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.

When to Consider a Nutrition Referral for Your Behavioral Health Client

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…

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#metoo movement

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…

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SoberEve A Hit!

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…

CEU Event: Plain Old Therapy – A Presentation by Jon G. Allen, Ph.D.

[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:…

Houston’s The Lovett Center Joins Hazelden Betty Ford Patient Care Network

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…

Unraveling the Gordian Knot: Records Privacy and Client Confidentiality in a Digital World

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…