Dallas TAAP
Dallas TAAP is comprised of individuals, addictions counselors, prevention specialists, and other persons who have a direct interest in the field of addiction. Our members are professionals dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals and families struggling with alcohol, drugs, and the devastating illness of chemical dependency. Many of our members also serve a clientele that suffer from other addictions as well.
Goals and Objectives: The Dallas Chapter of TAAP seeks to promote the advancement of addiction focused professionals by uniting alcoholism and other addiction counselors throughout the North Texas Region. United we have voice in critical matters relating to our profession, as well as those we serve. By means of legislative initiatives, promotional campaigns and professional networking opportunities, TAAP promotes awareness of chemical dependency issues in Texas. TAAP advocates for standards for licensure and certification of qualified counselors to ensure the competency basis of those who provide chemical dependency counseling.
Through:
1.Legislative Advocacy
2.Professional Growth Opportunities
3.Academic Growth Opportunities
4.Business Growth Opportunities
5.Peer Assistance
6.Ethical Standards
Dallas TAAP Executive Board
Steve Paul – President
Stephan Marion – Immediate Past President
Vice President – Real Deal
Real Deal Therapy and Wellness
Shanon Purtell, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Certified Anger Resolution Therapist
Gary Cochran, MA, LPC-S – Community Outreach
Campbell Counseling Group
Susan Schaffer – Treasurer
Managing Partner
Red Hat Association Management
Chris Mcguire – Advocacy
Founder and Program Director
Micah Petty – Hospitality
Business Development Representitive
Marketha Washington – Treasurer/Parliamentarian
Nationally Certified Interventionist & Recovery Coach
Director of Marketing and Business Development
Hannah Counter, MA, LPC, EMDR Trained – Continuing Education
Youth Program Clinical Director
Rana Amini, MS, LPC, EMDR Trained – Scholarship & School Liaison
Clinical Director
Ani Stone, M.Ed., LCDC
Adam Moize – Secretary
Regional Director
Texas Recovery Centers
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TAAP is the Texas State Affiliate to NAADAC. NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, is the largest national organization for addiction-focused health care professionals with 11,000 members. NAADAC is dedicated to the professional growth and development of addiction specialists.