Robert is deeply committed to serving others and is passionate about hope and despair in clinical treatment. With over 20 years in addiction and mental health, he has experience in private practice, clinical supervision, and program management, co-founding The Lovett Center and Ethos. He earned a Master’s degree from the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work, which honored him as a 50 for 50 Alumni in 2019. His education includes fellowships at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies and The Menninger Clinic, where he held leadership roles and received the Menninger Clinic Pillar Award for Integrity. The Houston Business Journal recognized him as a 40 Under 40 Class of 2018 Honoree.
Fear of the unknown is a common reason people resist seeking treatment. Most people do not understand what happens in rehab. Friends and family may offer advice or tell stories they have heard about other people who went to rehab, but many times, the accounts are not entirely true. Education is the best way to…
Treatment options for mental health issues that offer flexibility and consider individual needs can be highly effective and lead to success in recovery. The benefits of IOP appear within the full-time commitment to treatment and the unique needs of a person with life obligations to fulfill. Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) offer structure, support, and both…
Individuals with a substance use disorder need different treatment options because each individual has a different set of personal circumstances. Residential inpatient programs are very effective for some, but other considerations include intensive outpatient programs (IOP). IOP addiction treatment is just one of several treatment options available to those who need an alternative to fit…
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The current pandemic has put many of us in a place where we’re having to make big life choices, for ourselves and our families, amid stress and uncertainty. Some have lost their jobs and are having to decide whether it’s time to leave their industry for something more stable. Even those who are lucky enough…
When an individual is seeking help with navigating emotions, processing life transitions and/or exploring the self in relation to others, we may recommend individual, group or couples therapy. If an individual is so impacted by their struggles that they are unable to function in their day-to-day life, we would recommend more intensive mental health treatment,…
2020 has been one of uncertainty and change and soon, it will be time for our kids to start a new school year. Some are preparing to go back in-person, getting ready for a new social setting of staying six-feet apart, wearing masks and washing hands after being homebound for months, and some are preparing…
Facilitated by Ernest Patterson, MS, LCDC Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m. at The Lovett Center Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. at Ethos Wellness Woodway For those interested in becoming a better employee, husband, father, or friend, this men’s group aims to help you overcome anything that may be holding you back and step into masculinity from a place of true maturity. Discovering the…
During Pride month and always, Ethos Behavioral Health Group stands with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals. We welcome LGBTQIA+ people of all races, nationalities, ages, classes and creeds with open arms, and we make every effort to support you in your mental health journey and help you reach a place of wellness, recovery…
An eating disorder often begins as a coping mechanism or a tool for survival, a way to feel a sense of control. This frequently occurs in response to trauma, insecure and unstable relationships, unrealistic expectations and external pressure, or the weight and heaviness of anxiety and depression. It is the internalization of overwhelming emotions and…