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.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) make great care partners in the behavioral health setting. The credential represents the only nationally trusted and regulated food and nutrition practitioner. Additionally, RDN training includes counseling skills and places a premium on interdisciplinary communication. Medical Nutrition Therapy and the Nutrition Care Process are the framework of the RDN’s diagnostic and…
The #metoo social movement may be a bit jarring to us moms and dads, as it has forced us to acknowledge the things we rather not. Especially about our own kids. Our children turn into teenagers who turn into adults- and somewhere (anywhere) along the way they can be hurt, and sexual abuse is one…
About The Series: The series will consist of informal presentations and discussions regarding a range of concerns of interest to psychotherapists. All presentations start at 9:00AM. Attendance is free. There is a $15 charge to those who need a CEU certificate. About The Presenter: Jon G. Allen, Ph.D. served as a psychologist at The Menninger Clinic…
SoberEve a Hit! On New Years Eve over 500 people in recovery gathered at The Story Houston for music, dancing, and good old clean fun. The event boasted a photo booth and even a craft mixologist that provided creative mocktails for the guests. The Lovett Center and Serenity Light Recovery were joined by an all-star…
In 2018 The World Health Organization will recognize “Gaming Disorder” as a mental health condition to allow doctors and healthcare providers to diagnose individuals who play an excessive amount of video games. The initial draft of the 11th International Classification of Diseases or (ICD – 11) characterizes gaming disorders as “a pattern of persistent or…
We are growing and seeking experienced licensed mental health clinicians to be a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team at our Intensive Outpatient Program at the Lovett Center LLC. We are inviting the following licensure or certification to apply: LCSW, LPC or LMFT Job type: Contract Required experience: At least 3 years of post-degree clinical…
[rtec-registration-form event=37395] Learning objectives: Participants will learn what factors account for the effectiveness of psychotherapy Participants will understand what attachment theory and research contribute to the practice of psychotherapy Participants will appreciate the inherent limitations of scientific knowledge in the practice of psychotherapy and understand what other sorts of knowledge are required About The Presentation:…
October 6, 2017 Center City, MN (October 4, 2017) – The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation today welcomed the Houston, Texas-based The Lovett Center to its innovative Patient Care Network. “The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s experience, knowledge and expertise uniquely position us as a ‘Center of Excellence’ to share our clinical best practices and tools with other…
AN EVENT OFFERING 3 ETHICS HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS TO LCSWS, LPCS AND PHDS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015, 6:00 – 9:00PM Clients want confidentiality. Healthcare Professionals build relationships based upon privacy and trust. Clients also want convenience. They text and email and want services way beyond the limits of traditional therapy. Clients also…
by Robert Hilliker, LCSW, LCDC At the recent Holiday Party, graciously hosted by the Klaybors, I found myself sitting around the fire in the backyard and thinking “these are the people I get to work alongside, how did I get so lucky?” About that time Mike walked up and said something so simple, yet incredibly…