Transforming Lives with Compassionate Care
Chapter House Counseling Center was established in late 2014 as a result of a huge need in the Dallas metroplex for an advanced outpatient provider. Our team consists of an MD Psychiatrist, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, two masters level therapists and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and numerous 12 step volunteers. Chapter House Counseling Center holds a license from the Texas Department of State Health Services. In addition, Chapter House Counseling Center CARF accredited and is a Licensed Clinical Training Institute with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Outpatient Services Provided
- Screening and Assessment: Initial evaluations to determine the appropriate level of care and treatment plan.
- Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions focusing on personal issues and goals for recovery.
- Group Therapy: Facilitated group sessions that provide peer support and shared experiences.
- Family Therapy: Sessions designed to involve family members in the recovery process, improving communication and relationships.
- Intensive Outpatient Program: A structured program providing 10 hours of clinical services each week.
- Partial Hospitalization Program: A more intensive program offering 20 hours of clinical services each week.
- Supportive Outpatient Program: Continued therapy and support following more intensive programs, including individual and group sessions.
- Life Skills: Training in essential life skills to support long-term recovery and independent living.
- Chemical Dependency Education: Educational sessions about addiction, its effects, and strategies for managing it.
- Psychiatric Evaluations: Comprehensive assessments by a psychiatrist to address any co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Psychiatric Medical Management: Ongoing management of psychiatric medications as part of the treatment plan.
Our Approach
The Partial Hospitalization Program consists of 20 hours of clinical services each week, while the Intensive Outpatient Program consists of 10 hours each week of clinical services. During an individual’s outpatient treatment, we will provide family therapy and family programming at various intervals during treatment. Please contact us to find out current group days and times. A typical Partial Hospitalization Program will last 2-3 weeks and the Intensive Outpatient Treatment will be 12 weeks in length, but this can be more or less depending on progress. After the intensity of PHP and/or IOP is complete, each client will step down to supportive outpatient services which includes continued individual therapy and 3 hours of group each week.
We also provide clinical services to individuals, families and couples. Areas of clinical expertise include, but are not limited to, chronic relapse, substance abuse, codependency, eating disorders, life and coping skills, marriage restoration, adoption, grief and loss, trauma and abuse.
Our Staff
Heidi Voet, LPC-S
Clinical Director
Heidi Voet is a licensed professional counselor in both Texas and Maine and is also a licensed counselor supervisor. With over 20 years of working specifically with addiction and chronic relapse, Heidi has become a trusted voice, author, and blogger on treating individuals suffering from addictive disorders. She has had several featured articles in “Addiction Professional Magazine” and served as a frequent blogger. She has been featured in A&E’s “Intervention” as well as the National Geographic series “How Drugs Work.” In addition, Heidi has presented at the Cape Cod Symposium for Addictive Disorders, the National Association for Addiction Professionals Annual Convention, the Texas Association for Addiction Professionals Annual Convention, as well as numerous other national and local addiction conferences. After completing graduate school, Heidi worked at non-profit women’s treatment center with pregnant and parenting women struggling with addiction. Heidi joined the staff at a long-term treatment center for chronic relapse early in 2007 and served as the Clinical Director until 2014. Heidi has also worked with thousands of families of addicted individuals through co-facilitating family program workshops. Heidi resides in Dallas with her son, Elliott.
Dr. Alejandro D. Kudisch, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Alejandro D. Kudisch is the Medical Director at Chapter House Counseling Center. He is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist specializing in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Kudisch holds a position as Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. With over 25 years of experience in South Texas, he has been recognized as a Super Doctor for Psychiatry by Texas Monthly Magazine and has received the Lifetime Service Award for Addiction Medicine from the American Society of Hispanic Psychiatrists. Additionally, he chairs the Drug Utilization Review Board for Texas Medicaid/HNSC and serves as an Expert Consultant in Psychiatry for the Texas Medical Board, focusing on Standard of Care issues. Dr. Kudisch is married and has two adult children.
Erin Chu, LPC, LCDC
Counselor
Erin Chu is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with emphasis on a client-centered approach. She has been a part of the Chapter House team since June 2019. Erin received a Master of Science degree in counseling and development (clinical mental health counseling) at Texas Woman’s University. She earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with a focus in Psychology and Rehabilitation at the University of North Texas. Erin completed her practicum at a non-profit facility that serves adult women and pregnant women who have substance use disorders.
Through Erin’s personal experience with substance abuse, along with the 12-steps of AA, she found her passion to help others struggling with addiction issues. She believes a strong therapeutic rapport is where it starts. Erin’s goal is to create a safe space for each client where they can be open and feel heard. Erin is EMDR trained and is Adoption Competent and graduated from the Accredited Training for Adoption Competency.
Erin is first generation Chinese American and resides in the Denton area. In her free time she enjoys trying out new restaurants, spending time with her daughter and doing anything that involves being in the water.
Janice Kreider
Office Manager
Janice Kreider anchors the Chapter House Counseling Center. She brings a tenacious work ethic and many years of experience in administrative and managerial duties. Janice’s friendly and warm demeanor is often the first our clients and families encounter when reaching out to Chapter House for help with admission information. Janice coordinates with both our clinical and medical staff to ensure a seamless chain of care and quality experience for those we serve. Janice is married, with two children and one precious granddaughter. She enjoys her free time with her Bernedoodle Faithful, black Labrador Carlile, black American Staffordshire Terrier Chloe, and is passionate about music and gourmet coffee.
Faithful
Emotional Support Specialist
Faithful is our Bernedoodle Therapy Dog. She spends her days at our clinical center making herself available for all our clients as a calming presence and friendly companion.