About Pillar Strong
Pillar Strong is an outpatient behavioral health and medical clinic in Laredo, Texas, providing substance abuse counseling and mental health services for children, adolescents and adults.
The team offers individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy and couples counseling to address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Pillar Strong is built as a holistic wellness hub, integrating addiction recovery with medical and public health services to support the whole person.
Licensed Professional Counselors for Individualized Plans
Pillar Strong’s core specialty is outpatient substance abuse counseling, delivered in a professional and confidential setting by licensed chemical dependency counselors and licensed professional counselors.
Care begins with screening, evaluation and diagnostic assessments, including chemical use, functional and psychiatric evaluations to guide an individualized plan.
Sessions may be one-on-one, with family, or in group format, helping clients address root causes while building sustainable tools for recovery.
Integrated Behavioral and Sexual Health Services
Beyond counseling, Pillar Strong offers on-site medical care, drug testing, STI testing and treatment, HIV services and PrEP.
This integrated model allows clients to access recovery support and essential public health services in one location, reducing barriers for those managing overlapping health needs.
Self Referral, Insurance Accepted Care
Pillar Strong serves Laredo and surrounding communities from its McPherson Road location, with outpatient appointments available Monday through Friday.
The clinic accepts self-referrals as well as referrals from physicians, schools, social service agencies and community partners, with no referral required to begin care.
Insurance is accepted, and low-cost counseling packages are available through supervised master’s-level interns to support affordability.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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