We provide trauma-informed, recovery-centered addiction therapy services for individuals, couples, families, and children online across Texas & California and in-person in Ft. Worth/Hurst, TX.
Recovery isn’t just a destination—it’s a daily practice. To support your growth outside of the therapy room, Dr. Heide has developed a suite of clinically-informed digital resources and a global recovery community designed to provide the structure, focus, and connection needed to sustain lasting change.
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Our workbooks are more than just worksheets; they are “therapist-in-your-pocket” tools built on Dr. Heide’s 15+ years of clinical experience.
Resource | Description | Best For… |
|---|---|---|
A comprehensive sobriety system focused on the Breaking the Cycle framework. | Building a structured mental health and recovery foundation. | |
Specialized worksheets focused on communication and healing relationships. | Couples and families navigating the aftermath of addiction. | |
A tactical “urge surfing” guide for high-stress moments. | Real-time relapse prevention and crisis management. | |
Printable mindset cards and phone lock screens for positive self-talk. | Maintaining a sobriety-focused mindset throughout the day. |
Join the Global Community
Breaking a cycle is hard work—doing it alone is even harder. We have created a dedicated space for those ready to connect with like-minded “Cycle Breakers” across the globe.
Breaking The Cycle Mental Health & Recovery Community
Accessing our exclusive community is easy:
“The opposite of addiction is connection. Our digital tools and community are designed to ensure that no matter where you are in your journey, you have the resources to stay the course.” — Dr. Alan Heide
Life with bipolar disorder can feel like you’re constantly swinging between extremes. We offer grounded, personalized support, including medication management, that will help you manage mood changes, navigate relationships, and create the stability you need to live with clarity and peace.
Are you and your partner stuck in the same arguments, feeling misunderstood, or walking on eggshells? This treatment focuses on identifying the negative cycles of communication (the “dance” you keep repeating) and understanding the deeper emotional needs underneath the conflict. We’ll use methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you both move from fighting to vulnerable connection. You’ll learn essential skills to express yourselves clearly, listen without becoming defensive, and resolve conflicts in a way that actually brings you closer. The goal is to transform fighting into teamwork.
When busy lives, stress, or unresolved hurts lead to an increasing sense of roommate status, this treatment can help reignite your spark. We address the emotional barriers that create distance, helping you both feel safe enough to reconnect. We focus on rebuilding trust, emotional safety, and physical/sexual intimacy. Utilizing approaches like the Gottman Method, we’ll create practical steps to increase positive interactions, “turn toward” your partner’s bids for connection, and restore the affection and passion that may have faded.
Discovering or confessing an affair is a profound wound, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your relationship. Our approach to infidelity is structured and compassionate, guiding the hurt partner through the stages of grief and anger while helping the offending partner understand the impact of their actions and take responsibility. The three phases of therapy include: 1) Atonement and stabilization (managing crisis), 2) Understanding and insight (exploring why the breach occurred), and 3) Vision and commitment (deciding to move forward and rebuilding a stronger, transparent relationship). We focus on establishing new boundaries and repairing the foundation of trust.
The shift from a couple to a family unit is one of life’s most challenging transitions, often resulting in resentment, exhaustion, and feeling like the parenting duties outweigh the partnership. This treatment offers strategies for balancing parenting roles and partner needs. We help couples improve their ability to co-parent effectively, navigate disagreements about child-rearing, and – critically – make time for the relationship. We’ll work to manage stress, restore fairness in responsibilities, and protect the couple’s bond from being completely overshadowed by family demands.
