Meet the compassionate therapists at Breaking the Cycle Therapy, a recovery-rooted practice offering personalized support for individuals, couples, families, and children online across Texas & California and in-person in Ft. Worth/Hurst, TX.
At Breaking The Cycle, we don’t believe recovery happens in a clinical vacuum. True, lasting sobriety isn’t something you learn solely from a textbook—it’s a design for living passed down by those who have walked the path before you.
Our 90-Day Peer-Led Recovery Program is built on a simple, powerful truth: lived experience is the ultimate catalyst for change. Under the professional clinical supervision of Dr. Alan Heide, PsyD., LMFT, our program places peer-led mentorship, accountability, and community action at the absolute forefront of your recovery.
We operate in structured, close-knit cohorts. Over the course of 90 days, you aren’t just attending group therapy; you are entering a dedicated brotherhood/sisterhood of peers committing to the exact same work.
Our curriculum is intentionally designed to move you through three distinct phases:
“We keep what we have only by giving it away.” Our program is built on action-oriented recovery that translates directly to real life.
1. Lived-Experience Mentorship
Our facilitators aren’t just instructors—they are peer recovery specialists who have successfully broken their own cycles. You’ll receive direct, honest feedback, compassionate accountability, and weekly 1-on-1 peer planning sessions.
2. Clinical Structure & Safety
While our day-to-day work is peer-driven, your safety is paramount. Our entire curriculum runs under the supervision of licensed clinical professionals, giving you the best of both worlds: raw, authentic peer support backed by expert therapeutic oversight.
3. Purpose-Driven Community Service
Isolation is the fuel of addiction. Every month, our cohorts step outside the group room to participate in local, hands-on community service projects. By showing up for others, we rebuild self-esteem, ease social anxiety, and discover our individual purpose.
If you are tired of clinical-only programs that feel distant, sterile, or repetitive, Breaking The Cycle offers a different path. This is an active, immersive, 9-hour-a-week commitment to yourself and your peers.
We don’t just help you stop using; we help you build a life you actually want to show up for.
Program Pricing
Break the cycle beyond the therapy room. Dr. Heide offers a suite of clinical tools and a global network for those committed to lasting recovery.
The Digital Toolkit
Our therapist-created workbooks provide a “road map” for the daily work of healing. Available now on Etsy:
Join Our Online Community
Connect with a global network of “Cycle Breakers” for exclusive content and support. Access our Mental Health & Recovery Community by:
At Breaking The Cycle Therapy, we believe healing begins with understanding. Our team creates a safe, supportive space where clients can explore emotions, build insight, and develop tools to break harmful cycles and embrace growth.
Dr. Alan Heide didn’t enter the field as a polished clinician; he walked through struggle, legal trouble, and personal transformation before ever picking up a textbook. His lived experience with addiction, recovery, and self-redemption is the foundation of this entire practice.
After turning his life around, Dr. Heide pursued degrees in psychology and built a practice rooted in 12-step recovery, transparency, and honesty. What began as a solo mission now supports countless individuals and families through therapy, education, and one of the region’s most respected mental health podcasts.
At Breaking The Cycle, we prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself freely. Here’s what you can expect from your individual therapy sessions:
which often becomes a source of strength and motivation for individuals on their paths to healing.
For those affected by the family disease of addiction whether directly or indirectly-our individual therapy sessions can be particularly beneficial. Understanding how addiction impacts you personally, along with your relationships, is vital for healing. We aim to:
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Taking Responsibility
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the transformative journey of taking responsibility for our actions, navigating complex emotions, and seeking solace in the support of both God and our fellow human beings.
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You’re not alone in this. Explore our therapy services and find support that’s personalized, compassionate, and grounded in recovery. Healing starts when you reach out.
