Family Addiction Support in Grapevine, TX

Loving someone with an addiction is exhausting. I help spouses and parents understand what is happening, set healthy boundaries and know what to do next.

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Jennifer Sartin, MS, LCDC · 17 years in addiction counseling
In person in Keller or online anywhere in Texas · Most new clients start within 1–2 days

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you’re not alone

Addiction affects the whole family

When someone you love is drinking or using, it can take over your life too. You may lie awake worrying, cover for them, check their phone or argue about the same things again and again. Many family members feel angry, scared and guilty all at once.

You did not cause this, and you cannot control it by yourself. But you can learn how to respond in ways that protect you, make change more likely and keep the door open for your loved one to get help.

It is also common to feel torn. Part of you wants to protect your loved one, and part of you is exhausted and angry. Both feelings make sense. Family support gives you a safe place to sort through them and decide what you actually want to do, instead of reacting to the next crisis.

Family support can help if you

Feel like you are walking on eggshells at home
Keep making excuses or covering for someone’s drinking or drug use
Are not sure whether to step in, back off or set an ultimatum
Worry about how your loved one’s addiction is affecting your kids
Have tried to get them help and they refused

For more information on supporting a family member with a substance use problem, visit SAMHSA.

how it works

How I support families

Understand addiction

We talk about how addiction works and why your loved one acts the way they do, which makes it easier to respond with less anger and more clarity.

Healthy boundaries

Together we work out boundaries that protect you and your family without pushing your loved one further away.

Next steps for getting them help

When you are ready, I can help you plan how to talk with your loved one about getting help. See intervention help.

what to expect

Taking care of yourself while you love someone with an addiction

Family members often put their own needs aside for years while they try to manage someone else’s drinking or drug use. Over time, that can lead to anxiety, resentment, sleep problems and feeling like you have lost yourself.

Part of our work is helping you get your own life back: sleeping again, feeling less on edge and making decisions based on what is right for you and your children, not on your loved one’s latest crisis.

When families get support and change how they respond, the whole dynamic at home often shifts. That change can make it more likely that your loved one eventually accepts help.

We also talk about your children, if you have them. Kids notice more than we think. I can help you decide what to tell them, how to keep their routines steady and how to help them feel safe while things at home are difficult.

Jennifer Sartin, MS, LCDC, addiction counselor in Keller, Texas

your counselor

A counselor who’s been there

I’m Jennifer Sartin, MS, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (Texas LCDC #11510) with 17 years of experience. Before I became a counselor, I struggled with alcohol and drugs myself, so I understand this from the inside.

My practice focuses only on addiction. Every client gets a weekly session plus daily support between sessions, because recovery happens in everyday life, not just in my office.

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Family support for Grapevine and nearby

Grapevine is a short drive from my office in Keller, and I also work with families from Southlake, Colleyville and Fort Worth. You can also meet with me online from anywhere in Texas.

You do not need your loved one to agree to counseling for you to start. Many families begin on their own, and it often changes the whole household.

Grapevine families often tell me they feel embarrassed to talk about what is happening at home. Here, you can say it all out loud without being judged, and leave with clear, practical next steps for you and your family.

Call (817) 381-8227

common questions

Family Addiction Support FAQs

Can I come to counseling even if my loved one won’t?

Yes. Many spouses and parents start on their own. Getting support for yourself is one of the most helpful things you can do, for you and for them.

Do you work with parents of adult children?

Yes. I work with parents of teens, young adults and grown children who are struggling with alcohol or drugs.

Is family support confidential?

Yes. What you share stays between us, with only the narrow exceptions every licensed counselor must follow.

How do I get started?

Call (817) 381-8227 for a free phone consultation. Most new clients start within 1–2 days.

Is it my fault my loved one drinks or uses?

No. Addiction has many causes, and no one can make another person addicted or force them to stop. You can, however, change how you respond, and that matters.

Should I give my loved one an ultimatum?

Ultimatums can backfire if they are not thought through. We can work out clear boundaries you are actually ready to keep.

If you’re in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency.

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You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Call for a free, confidential phone consultation. I’ll take it from there, and most new clients start within 1–2 days.