Patton Sober Living

Joseph grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. With alcohol and mental illness in his family, his parents did the best they could to educate him about the dangers of addiction. But, as he grew older, curiosity got the better of him, and he soon found himself addicted to drugs. What started as something fun to do with friends soon brought about isolation and some nasty consequences. After multiple treatment centers, Joseph found himself homeless, alone, and broken. Reaching out for help, he received the option to go to a final rehabilitation center, Capstone. Upon completing this treatment, Joseph knew it would not be enough. Research and insight from trusted friends led him to Patton Sober Living. He lived at Patton House for a year, and proceeded to get a house in Dallas as he continues his education. Joseph's unique perspective, being a former resident of Patton Sober Living, has helped him relate on a deeper level to clients, and to better encourage them in recovery.

Matison spent most of his childhood in the Dallas suburb of McKinney, Texas. Alcoholism and addiction run deep on both sides of his family and he recalls feeling very different at a young age. He never felt like he quite fit in even with close friends, that there was something strange about himself. He began experimenting with alcohol at a young age which eventually progressed into an addiction to cocaine and heroin. He thought that all of the drugs and alcohol were filling that void he felt when he was young. He later realized that it was but a symptom of something greater. The disease left him in jail, broke, homeless, and out of options. He wound up at The Dallas 24 Hour Club, where his life turned around. With the help of the twelve steps, and a community of support, he is now working on his degrees in Psychology at the University of Texas at Dallas where he is a student worker at The Center for Students in Recovery, as well as the president and co-creator of the student organization Students For Recovery. He is deeply involved in the recovery community both on and off campus and committed to helping other young people find their own path to becoming sober as well as useful to themselves and especially those around them.

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Justin was born in Dallas and raised between Richardson and Corsicana Texas. By the time he was 14 he had already spent time in juvenile detention and would spend the majority of his teenage years in jails and institutions. By the time Justin was in his early 20’s he had already kicked a lengthy heroin addiction but began drinking instead. As a skilled carpenter and tradesman he found that alcohol was the drug of choice among his peers and soon he was drinking daily in excess. Not long after his 30th birthday, Justin injured his back and became addicted to painkillers. After another lengthy battle with addiction he decided to seek help. With the assistance of a few family members Justin checked himself into a facility and began to detox from both opiates and alcohol. Not long after he completed detox he immersed himself in the recovery community, attending several meetings a week as well as volunteering for service work opportunities. Justin has a passion for helping others afflicted by the disease of addiction and tries to share his experience wherever he can make a difference.

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Misti grew up with a loving family in a small town in central Louisiana. She discovered drugs and alcohol at the young age of 14; drinking and using was the solution to all her problems and the ultimate escape from life. Despite graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences in 2004, a Master’s of Occupational Therapy in 2006, and once what seemed to be a promising professional career it was evident that the disease of alcoholism and addiction had her beaten. With those around her fearing for her life they urged her to seek help. Despite many consequences including professional, financial, relational, and legal it wasn't until she found herself completely shattered and emotionally bankrupt that she entered treatment in early 2015 and sober living afterwards. There through embracing the 12 steps she found the true solution to living life one day at a time. Today she is able to be mentally and emotionally present in relationships and be of service to others by carrying the message of her experience, strength, and hope to detox units at local hospitals. She is focused on recovery and feels extremely privileged to be given the opportunity to be in a position to help other addicts and alcoholics each day.

Adam was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. The son of a drug dealing addict, Adam was born into a life plagued by addiction. Some of his earliest memories are of drug paraphernalia and the ever-revolving door of addicts in and out of his home. Having always felt different and less than those around him, Adam discovered drugs at the age of eleven and this became his solution for the next twenty-two years of his life. Although he experienced many consequences stemming from his addiction (loss of friends and family, prison stints, and homelessness), he was never exposed to a real solution until 2013. Adam was introduced to a 12 step program and after hearing a story similar to his own during a meeting, he built up the courage to ask for help. Excited by his newfound freedom, Adam has become very involved in the recovery community. He started the first 12 step meeting specifically tailored for opiate addicts in the state of Texas and is a constantly carrying the message to treatment centers in the area.

Rachel has been professionally working in the field of addiction for over four years. Her past experience includes working with the well-respected team found at Burning Tree.

Rachel also volunteers significant amounts of her time through carrying the message of CA and AA to local treatment centers and individuals as well. Rachel is committed to helping young women the way others helped her during her time of need.

Rachel’s road to recovery began in 2007 when her addiction had her family fearing for her life. Since then, Rachel has been passionate about helping other young women find the same freedom she has found. Rachel has helped countless women fight the disease of addiction. At our women’s home she does her best to create an environment where positive change can occur.

Tim grew up in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Dallas known as Highland Park. Needless to say, Tim never imagined he would ever be broke, homeless, and suffering from addiction. However, by his late twenties Tim had unfortunately become all of the above.

Alcoholism runs deep in Tim’s family and he was no exception. After many unsuccessful attempts to get and stay sober, Tim was eventually introduced to a solution found in the 12-Steps. Since then Tim has never looked back and has dedicated his life to helping others find the same solution.

The majority of Tim’s spare time is spent being of service through mentoring young guys seeking a way to stay sober. Tim is an active member of the recovery community where he volunteers his time to help carry the message of recovery to various homeless shelters and treatment facilities throughout the DFW Metroplex.

Before joining Patton Sober Living, Tim served as Director of a large non-profit sober living home located in the heart of Dallas. He served in many ways at the Dallas 24 Hour Club which is a 67-bed facility helping those who have lost it all. Tim is also currently earning a degree at the University of North Texas in Denton. During his downtime Tim enjoys sports, volunteer work, and spending time with family.

ames facilitates group counseling sessions at Patton Sober Living each week. James is a master's level clinician who has been trained in the Brené Brown "Daring Way."

James is a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). He received his Masters of Science in Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2012, and has extensive practice working as a Therapist, Case Manager, and Sober Coach at the Greenhouse Treatment Center in Arlington, Texas. James is currently the lead therapist of The Greenhouse’s Intensive Outpatient Program. His internship was fulfilled at Solutions Outpatient Services in Dallas, Texas where he conducted client intake assessments, prepared treatment and discharge plans, and developed relapse prevention strategies for clients. James has experience facilitating group and individual therapy sessions while encouraging clients to successfully network into their respective 12-Step recovery communities, as well as assisting them in finding sober living environments all over the country. His most recent endeavor includes becoming a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, the cutting edge process on shame resilience and vulnerability, established by Brene’ Brown PhD.

James completed his Bachelors of Business Administration undergraduate degree in 1983 from Baylor University and pursued a 25 year career in the restaurant service industry. During this time James fine-tuned his interpersonal and communication skills which have enabled him to successfully interact with many types of personalities. He has spoken at nationally-recognized organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), volunteered at the local affiliation of Chemical Awareness, Resources, and Education (C.A.R.E.), and has been an active member in good standing of Alcoholics Anonymous for over a decade. James is well known for his capacity to listen and connect with clients on a level where they feel comfort and trust in his support. His first-hand experience overcoming an addiction with drugs and alcohol has given him the ability to instill hope in others and help them find their path to recovery.

James is truly passionate and has dedicated his life to helping individuals find their inner strength and persevere through their addictions into a world of recovery which enables them to enjoy a full life.

Dr. Henderson is the consulting psychiatrist for Patton Sober Living. He is a board-certified psychiatrist and author who maintains a private practice in Dallas, Texas with Southwest Clinical and Forensics.

In his private practice Dr. Henderson sees adolescent and adult clients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders including Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Delusional Disorders, and Substance Abuse. For five years, Dr. Henderson served as the Chair of Psychology and Counseling at Criswell College, where he helped launch a Masters degree program in Counseling and an undergraduate major in psychology. He continues to serve as an adjunct professor for both Criswell College and Dallas Theological Seminary. He has also served on the board of directors for Our Calling, a homeless ministry selected by the Dallas Morning News as one of its signature charities. Dr. Henderson has presented nationally and internationally at conferences for the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, The Christian Association for Psychological Studies, and the Christian Medical and Dental Association.

John oversees the day-to-day operations at all Patton Sober Living Homes. John also leads groups at the house each week. He leads a Wednesday night group for the men, and leads a Tuesday night group for the women. Staff meetings are held each week in which John and the other staff members go over each resident to make sure everyone is on track.

John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and interventionist. He earned two Bachelor of Arts Degrees at Austin College in 2002. One of his degrees was in Psychology and the other in Business Administration. In 2006, John received his Masters in the Science of Social Work with an emphasis in direct clinical practice from the University of Texas at Arlington. His studies were focused on all aspects of mental and behavioral health with the majority of his experience being in the field of substance abuse and addiction.

John works with people of all ages and specializes in working with teenagers and young adults. John combines his education with his professional and personal life experience to create an environment where positive change can occur. John first stepped into the field in the Spring of 2002, while interning for a psychotherapist in Dallas. Since then, John has equipped himself to be the most effective counselor, interventionist and life coach as possible.

John currently owns Patton Counseling where he provides individual and family counseling, and is also a team partner with Sonny McCutcheon at Recovery Alternatives where he provides professional intervention services.

Since the Fall of 2007, John has envisioned opening a sober living home where real transformation can occur. It was during this most difficult time of John's life that he began to envision Patton Sober Living. Click here to hear John's full testimony via pod cast.

John is extremely passionate about his work and views helping others as more of a calling than a job. His ability to relate and allow others to feel they are not alone in their fight is something not all counselors can achieve. He does his best to help those in need and is available to answer any questions you may have, so please don't hesitate to call. All calls are strictly confidential.