Therapist profile
Arnold Etoua, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Trauma and Addictions clinician
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Texas / 104669
- NPI
- 1669328894
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English, French
- Location
- Texas
About
- Trauma effects
- Addiction recovery
- Men's issues
About Arnold
Arnold Etoua is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with nine years of practice. He works with adults who struggle with the long-term effects of childhood trauma, addiction, depression, low self-worth, and coping with life changes.
He focuses on problems that often come from early wounds - abandonment, rejection, emotional neglect, and trouble trusting others. These patterns can appear as people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or needing validation from others. He also works with men navigating emotional disconnection, identity strain, and pressures around providing and performing.
In sessions he uses evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and make concrete changes in behavior. He also draws on strengths-based ideas to build on what is already working for each person. Work in therapy tends to include learning emotional regulation skills and practicing new ways of relating to others.
He has experience supporting people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and those rebuilding after hard life events. That background shapes a practical focus on skills, resilience, and gradual change rather than quick fixes. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about patterns, relatable skills to try between sessions, and checking what actually helps.
Sessions are offered in English and French. Arnold practices in Texas and brings nine years of clinical experience to concerns around trauma, addiction, depression, and relationship patterns including codependency.
How sessions work
How Arnold adapts evidence-based methods for online care
Arnold uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and action-oriented, useful for depression, anxiety, and patterns like people-pleasing. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to strengthen commitment when working through addiction or life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Arnold treats therapeutic methods as tools to test together. He will discuss goals, try approaches in session, and adjust techniques based on what the client notices and prefers so the work fits their needs and pace.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. When offered, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats can be better for low-bandwidth connections or for people who prefer not to be on camera. Talk with Arnold about what will work best for practical reasons like scheduling and comfort rather than assuming a single format is used.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, French
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with people-pleasing and boundary setting?
Yes. He works with patterns like people-pleasing and trouble saying no and focuses on practical skills for setting boundaries.
What kind of therapy style does he use?
He uses evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing alongside strengths-based approaches to build useful skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience as a clinician working with trauma, addiction, depression, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and provides services based in that state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.