Care Star Recovery & Wellness, a veteran-owned outpatient program in Carrollton, Texas, provides comprehensive treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health conditions. Their approach is distinctly person-centered and holistic, offering both 12-Step facilitated recovery and alternative healing options through intensive and supportive outpatient programs. The center specializes in treating various substance use disorders alongside mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Recognizing the different needs between genders, Care Star offers specialized programming for both men and women. Their women's program addresses intimacy disorders such as love dependency, love avoidance, and sexual trauma, while men with sexual dependencies can receive treatment for compulsions that impact relationships, finances, and legal standing. Care Star's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides confidential treatment typically consisting of 10 weekly hours over an 8-week period. Clients participate in group sessions of 8-12 people three times weekly, complemented by individual weekly therapy sessions. Treatment incorporates evidence-based approaches including dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention planning, and life skills training. For those requiring less intensive support or transitioning from more intensive care, their Supportive Outpatient Program (SOP) focuses on building positive habits, establishing support systems, and nurturing self-esteem through 4 hours of weekly therapy sessions. Additional services include relapse prevention, virtual therapy options, and comprehensive aftercare support for both clients and families. What distinguishes Care Star is their commitment to holistic wellness with a person-centered focus, allowing clients from diverse backgrounds to find treatment regimens suited to their specific circumstances. The program emphasizes community building, lifelong growth, and strength-based interventions that empower clients on their recovery journey. The center offers flexible treatment options including telemedicine therapy and specialized programs for emotional trauma. For complex or treatment-resistant conditions, Care Star provides advanced therapeutic techniques including transcranial magnetic stimulation and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy.