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 Dr. Dwight D. LaVan, LCDC, LCPC                                                        
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                                   Yahweh Smiles
Anxiety, Depression, Divorce,  Relationship problems, failed relationships, failed marriage, Grief counseling, counseling, men issues, God, The Lord Jesus, The Holy Spirit, angels prophet, prophetic calling, prophetic reading, spiritualist, inter-faith, healing, black men issues, black men, black woman, white women issues, white male issues, mexican men, abandonment issues, neglect, child abandonment, childhood issues, dead beat dad, dead beat father, mother issues, bad mom, bad mothers, addiction, substance abuse, Biblical counselor          Counseling, Marriage counseling, relationship counseling, pastoral counseling, spiritual counseling , prophetic reading, prophet, psychic, medium, grief counseling , HIV, AIDS, Herpes 

Drug & Alcohol counselor.

A Letter To My Future Client

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I know that life may seem hard right now, and you probably don’t fully understand why all of this is going on. However, I want you to know that it does have purpose. Yes, I know that you are probably tired of hearing this, because you are probably wondering when is all this purpose going to start showing? Because right now it’s not. However, it is also important to understand that in life we must go through what we call transitions of life, and with these transitions comes new feelings and new upheavals. Many people don’t even realize that’s what they’re going through sometimes, when all these past feelings of regret, anger, frustration, distrustfulness of others, and a whole lot of other thoughts and feelings come up out of now where. It’s because you are trying to apply what used to work in the past to something new and it’s not working, and the result can be quite painful sometimes.

 

That’s why they call it changes. Because it hurts! If it were easy everyone would be doing it, but they aren’t, because it’s not. However, here you are! You are only taking the time to read this because you want to grow, and you want that change to take place, and you no longer want to be who you always were. You want to be someone different, someone better than your former self. You want to be better than your past environment, because you know that you can be. That is why you are here, you’re here to become a better version of yourself, and for that I am very proud of you. Bravo!

                                                                       About Me

I grew up around smoking and drinking, and watching toxic relationships unfold around me. So, like many of you, I thought that was normal, I thought that's just how life goes. So, I carried that with me into my relationships, becoming the definition of a toxic boyfriend. Like many of you reading this I too, finally had my own wake up call. I realized that just because I was raised a certain way, doesn't mean that I have to allow that to define who I am. I realized that as an adult I get to choose what kind of a person I want to be, while also being thankful for the lessons and blessings that my past provided me with, but also realizing that I have the power to chart my own path. It was that realization that helped me get to where I'm at now.

I Specialize In The Following Spiritually Integrated Counseling:

Adult Children of Alcoholics 

Alcoholics

ADHD

Autism Level One

Anger Management

Childhood Trauma

Communication Issues

Couples Counseling

Drug & Alcohol Evaluation

Gay or Bi-Sexual Men & Women

Grief

Life Transitions 

Pre/Marital Counseling

Relationship Issues

License & Insurance Information-

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor  

 

I am currently in-network with Aetna, Ambetter, BCBS , Carelon, CIGNA/Evernorth, Multi-Plan/PHCS, Superior Health, and many others. Verification is required in order to know for sure, so please reach out to find out more details. I am currently not in-network with any UHC products.

Good Faith Estimate- 

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. 

 

● You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

 

●Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. ● If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

●Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.

 

*Please be advised of the following*

" The counseling sessions provided here are done virtually, via phone or zoom, or in person at my cozy office, located in the 2600 building, right off of Loop 610 South, next to Timmy Chans. "

 

My Therapeutic Approach

Welcome, please click on the link below, to be directed to my YouTube video going over my therapeutic approach.

Couples Therapy

   My Services!

      It's Time To Flourish!

When a man reaches that point in life when he knows something has to change.

Individual Counseling- 

Insurance Accepted, Self-Pay Rate Available.

These individual sessions are for those that need 1 on 1 counseling. Feel free to reach out to me today. (No, will not just sit up and talk about alcohol and/or drugs all day.) Alcohol is only a symptom, not the cause.

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Couples Counseling- 

Insurance Accepted, Self-Pay Rate Available.

These proactive counseling sessions are for those couples that are experiencing some turbulence in their relationship and would like some professional help before things go too far.  

We all reach that point in life when we have to ask for help.

Court Approved Drug & Alcohol Evaluation

Insurance Accepted, Self-Pay Rate Available.

Accessible, convenient, court-approved online or in-person assessments and evaluations are conducted by me, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. This non-counseling meeting aims to assess whether you have a substance abuse (drug/alcohol) issue and, if so, determine the level of intervention or treatment required to prevent relapse. All payments must be paid in advance and by cash, Cash app, Chime, Zelle, PayPal or Venmo. No other form of payment is accepted for D&A Evaluation. No exceptions! 

Couples counselor.

Get to Know Me! 

15 Minute Phone Consultation 

This is an opportunity for you and I, to see how well we mesh. This is a free no obligation 15 minute consultation, between two human beings that are looking to make things better. I will be my authentic self, and it is my hope that you will do the same, as this is the only way for us to truly make an accurate and informed decision. This is also an opportunity for you to discuss the goals you are wanting to achieve with therapy, and for me to tell you how I can help you accomplish them. I will also go over insurance pricing, self-pay rates, payment options, and more. This is a worry free phone call, so don’t put it off any longer, schedule your call today.

Client Testimonials

What They’re Saying

It was a very wonderful experience working with Dr. Dwight. I appreciate his time and the advice that he offers. His counseling skills are amazing! I was feeling  pretty bad about my situation before coming to him. I am now well on the road to the healing that I needed.  Thanks Doc.

Tavion. J 

I had a few relationship coaching sessions with Dwight, a couple of years ago. When I was going through a tough breakup, he was able to counsel me in the right direction. I wasn't feeling great about who I was within that relationship, he helped me to understand that I don't have to save anyone, and it's not my obligation either. He helped me to point out some things in me, that I didn't even know I had. I took my pain and turned it into purpose! I found the career that I wanted within the medical field and I just landed my dream job, I truly believe that this wouldn't have been possible without Dwight's coaching and believing in me. I would highly recommend Dwight, for relationship.

Derrick. D

Wow thank you so much for my SUD counseling session. It was so on point, and truly needed. I really appreciate it ❤️💕

Michael. O

Hi, I had a few counseling  sessions with Dwight, he was really spot on, what I loved about his style of counseling was that he was patient, took his time to touch on the various aspects of sections that I am struggling with. Thank you so much for your time. Stay blessed 

M. Jones

I had several counseling sessions with Dr. Dwight, and let me tell you this, it was amazing! I agreed to 3 months worth of sessions. It was affordable and fit well into my budget. I really liked the fact that he works with you.

Tyler. C

He is truly an amazing counselor he was able to help me bring out the much needed light that had been buried so deep in me from past hurt and pain. I would recommend Minister Dwight hands down to anyone that would like a non-judgmental spiritual counselor. 

Libby Ables

"My life began to change the moment I got out of my own way."

-Dr. Dwight D. LaVan

Hip-Hop Artist

Contact Me

2600 S Loop West

Houston, Tx 77054

Open Monday -Saturday, by Appointment Only. Online or In-Person. Evening Slots are Available!

Doctor@godsmilesmin.com

713-816-6646

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