Freedom

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

It is no secret that our culture has become increasingly obsessed with sex. It is inescapable. It is plastered throughout magazines, on billboards, on the internet, in books, on TV — just about everywhere you look.

While many people felt that a more unrestricted approach to sexuality would liberate people, it actually has led to bondage for many. An alarming number of men and women have experienced painful consequences and find they are unable to stop sexual behaviors that are destroying them emotionally, vocationally, relationally, and spiritually.

In response, Meier Clinics provides a road to wholeness from the bondage of sexual compulsion through our Freedom Intensive Outpatient Program and Facing the Shadow Men’s Group. Both programs incorporate concepts/materials developed by Dr. Patrick J. Carnes (the leading authority in the world on sexual compulsion). The primary program therapist is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). The CSAT certification is an intense and rigorous process (founded and developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes) and is recognized as the premier training/certification program today.

Meier Clinics’ staff approaches treatment from a Christian worldview and integrate biblical principles in all phases of treatment. They will guide those struggling with sexual compulsion to find renewed hope, health, and freedom. New sessions start on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

Program Description

The Freedom Intensive Outpatient Program for sexual compulsion is a program of intensive psychoeducation and group psychotherapy designed to focus on recovery from compulsive sexual behavior. The core curriculum used is the Recovery Start Kit (RSK) created by Dr. Patrick Carnes. The first 130 days of recovery is the focus, as research shows that a solid foundation of information, structure, and accountability is crucial to long-term success. Freedom is appropriate for men who are experiencing:

The program incorporates one-on-one counseling, group sessions, and family involvement to provide superior treatment care.

This program is currently available in Richardson, TX. If you are interested in registering for this program or would like a free phone assessment to see if this program is suitable for your needs, please call 972-437-4698 and select Option 5. Our professionally trained, Christian counseling team is ready to walk with you on your pathway to health and freedom from sexual bondage!

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Richardson, TX (Dallas)

2150 Lakeside Blvd #100, Richardson, TX 75082

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If you would like a free, brief telephone assessment to see if one of our programs may be right for you, please contact us to speak with one of our team members.

Adrienne Lakey Crouse

M.A.

Treatment Issues:

Adults, Adolescents, Older Adults, Couples, Families, Psychological Testing, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Severe Mental Illness

Education and Training:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and French, Wheaton College, 2021.

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College, 2023.

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College, Anticipated 2026. 

Background and Experience: Ariel has experience working as a registered behavior technician with adolescents who have Autism. Volunteered peer counseling services at a homeless shelter for adults with various mental health issues. Additionally, she has experience with providing individual and group therapy sessions.

Special Interests and Services:

Adrienne works with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults for both therapy and psychological assessment. She offers holistic, empathetic care from emotion-focused and cognitive-behavioral perspectives. Adrienne is most experienced in working with clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, interpersonal conflict, identity conflict, life transitions, religious and spiritual struggles, and several mental illnesses. 

Additional Information:

Adrienne is currently earning her Ph.D. from Wheaton College, with special research interests in religious deidentification and sexuality. She is a member of the Roman Catholic Church and an active participant in her local parish. 

Ariel Soule

B.A, Intern

Treatment Issues: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, Codependency, Trauma, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Family Issues, Intimacy Concerns, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Spiritual Concerns.

Education and Training:  (Current Student) Master of Arts in Behavioral Health Counseling, from Northwest University, Kirkland WA, 2022-2025. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, from Northwest University. Kirkland WA, 2022.

Background and Experience: Ariel has experience working as a registered behavior technician with adolescents who have Autism. Volunteered peer counseling services at a homeless shelter for adults with various mental health issues. Additionally, she has experience with providing individual and group therapy sessions.

Special Interests and Services: Ariel has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in clinical and volunteer settings. Ariel developed a passion for treating Autism when working with adolescents using Applied Behavioral Analysis. She is passionate about helping other people with ADHD learn skills to help them tackle their struggles. Utilizing a research based approach that is tailored to the individual needs of each client, Ariel is passionate about incorporating tools from various therapeutic modalities including but not limited to person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, creative expressive arts, dialectical behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and emotionally focused therapy.

Additional Information: Ariel enjoys traveling and deeply appreciates any form of artistic expression. Additionally, she enjoys spending time in nature, watching movies and reading books.

Keith Cobern

Ph. D., LMFT, LPC

                                                                      Treatment Issues: Family Intervention, Marriage and Family Counseling

                                                                      Education & Training: Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion, Philosophy and Sociology from Dallas Baptist University.  Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and Doctorate degree in Psychology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Licensed in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

                                                                      Background and Experience: Dr. Cobern has worked for Meier Clinics since 1991.

                                                                      Special Interests & Services: Includes working primarily with marital and family issues, communication problems, relationship problems, marital affairs, divorce, blended families, alcoholic and dysfunctional family systems, family intervention and family coaching, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, and individual coaching.

                                                                      Additional Info: Dr. Cobern provides supervision for LMFT and LPC interns and is an adjunct Assistant Professor of Counseling at Dallas Baptist University in the Master of Arts in Counseling Program. Insurance accepted: Aetna PPO/HMO, BCBS, Humana, Fed Med, BCBS HMO (Magellan).

                                                                      Ages: 18+

                                                                      Insurance Accepted: Aetna PPO/HMO, BCBS, Humana, Magellan (BCBS HMO)

                                                                      Claudia Haas

                                                                      PsyD

                                                                                                                                        Treatment Issues: Anxiety, Asperger’s Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Communication Problems, Conflict-Resolution, Cultural Issues, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Parenting, Personality Disorders, Marital Concerns, Self-Worth Issues, Trauma

                                                                                                                                        Education & Training: Dr. Haas worked for six years in the outpatient department of a Community Mental Health Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. Her responsibilities included leading adolescent substance abuse groups, conducting extensive assessments for adolescents placed into state custody, working within the juvenile justice system, and providing services for outpatient and day hospital patients.

                                                                                                                                        Background and Experience: Dr. Haas joined Meier Clinics in 2004 and has worked in a variety of settings with clients since 1998. Dr. Haas attained her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL.  Her clinical internship was completed with Carolina Medical Group in Charlotte, North Carolina, which included rotations in primary care physicians’ offices, school-based services, mental health emergency rooms, as well as child and adult inpatient and outpatient services. Dr. Haas is licensed in the state of Illinois as a Clinical Psychologist.

                                                                                                                                        Special Interests & Services: Dr. Haas currently counsels children, adolescents, and adults within individual, family, and marital counseling. She also provides psychological and A.D.H.D. testing. Approaches to eclectic therapy that Dr. Haas commonly utilizes include cognitive-behavioral, family oriented, and client-centered methods.

                                                                                                                                        Additional Info: Dr. Haas attended the Illinois Marriage and Family Therapy conference on Forgiveness in 2010 and recently treated a family using the Maudsley approach for anorexia nervosa, a family-based treatment for adolescents with eating disorders. She also had an article published in Better Homes and Gardens on “Emotional Eating and Children.”

                                                                                                                                        Jane Jung

                                                                                                                                        PsyD

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dr. Jane Jung is a licensed psychologist at Meier Clinics.  She has worked with individuals, couples, and families for 16 years on issues such as anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, parenting, major life transitions, and spiritual faith issues.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Treatment Issues: Anxiety, Boundaries, Codependency, Cultural Identity, Depression, Family Issues, Grief/Loss, Loneliness, Marital Concerns, Parenting, Perfectionism, Rejection, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Self-Injury, Spiritual Concerns, and Stress Management

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Education & Training: Dr. Jung received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University in 1999 and her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College in 2005.  Her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology was attained from Wheaton College in 2010. She became a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of IL in 2013.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Background and Experience: In addition to outpatient counseling, Dr. Jung is also the Director of Breakaway, an intensive after-school program for adolescents at Meier Clinics. She also serves as the clinical coordinator of the ProActive Kids Foundation and trains staff in working with children and their families in preventing obesity. Dr. Jung was trained in PREPARE/ENRICH by Life Innovations, Inc. in 2009 and Family Wellness in 2007.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Special Interests & Services: Dr. Jung enjoys working with children, adolescents, couples, and women within individual, family, and marital counseling.  Her therapy style is relational, client-centered, insight-oriented, and eclectic.  Dr. Jung views therapy as a relational process that aims to provide hope and healing. She enjoys integrating faith into counseling with those who specifically desire this.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Additional Info: Dr. Jung is Korean-American and is married with two children. She enjoys strolling through beautiful gardens, drinking tea over coffee, and finding a good deal.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kristen McKnight

                                                                                                                                                                                                          PsyD

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Treatment Issues: Bipolar Disorder, Boundaries, Communication, Overeating Issues, Feelings of Emptiness, Managing Stress, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Same-Sex Attraction, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, and Spiritual Issues

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Education & Training: Kris received her Doctorate from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in 1992. She is currently a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Background and Experience: Kris has been working with Meier Clinics since 1991. She works with men and women for individual counseling, from approximately age 18 through adulthood, including senior citizens. Kris describes her therapy style as relational, interpersonal, insight oriented, and cognitive-behavioral. She particularly enjoys working with clients who desire to integrate Christian truths and principles into their therapy.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Special Interests & Services: For clients who desire to integrate Christian truths and principles into the counseling sessions, I especially value being able to openly talk about God in the sessions and to help clients understand how unhealthy views of God can impact how we view ourselves, others, and the world. I believe that God is the ultimate source of healing and that our worth and value come from being in a relationship with God. For clients who are not seeking Christian counseling, I desire to be (imperfectly) the unspoken presence of Christ through listening, caring, and displaying high respect for each person who enters my office.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Additional Info: In her free time, she enjoys daily walks, reading, gardening, and most importantly- being with her family and grandchildren. Kris has been married to Scot since 1973.  They have two adult, married children, and two grandchildren.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Luke Tseng

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Psy.D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Treatment Issues: Dr. Tseng has completed both his Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College Graduate School.  Prior to entering his doctorate program, Dr. Tseng served as a cross-cultural worker in China for 2.5 years, teaching English to local students while also conducting member care for other cross-cultural workers.  More recently, he worked with individuals struggling from severe mood disorders in primary care mental health settings, including Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital and Linden Oaks Hospital.  At Meier, Dr. Tseng provides therapeutic and testing services to adults and adolescents in outpatient therapy, and the Catalyst program.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Education & Training: Dr. Tseng specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a therapeutic orientation that combines the evidence-based background of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with the humility and per