Matt Long
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated LCDC-I with a strong foundation in fostering positive change and supporting individuals from all walks of life. My background in the U.S. Marine Corps infantry shaped a blend of emotional intelligence, discipline, and adaptability that allows me to support others through change. I am committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction through evidence-based care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Cenikor Foundation
Austin, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Managed an active caseload across detox, short-term residential, and supportive treatment settings, providing individual counseling, treatment planning, progress monitoring, and discharge planning.
- Completed timely, audit-ready clinical documentation including ASAM criteria, treatment plans, progress notes, risk assessments, and insurance review support for continued care authorization.
- Used Motivational Interviewing, relapse prevention strategies, and evidence-based counseling practices to support client engagement, insight, accountability, and behavior change.
- Supported federal probation and CPS-involved clients by helping them build structure, accountability, relapse prevention skills, and insight into family systems and recovery-related obligations.
- Worked with veteran clients and collaborated with VA social workers to support housing stability, discharge planning, and connection to ongoing recovery resources.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups on addiction neuroscience, the reward system, cravings, relapse risk, emotional regulation, family systems, and practical recovery skills.
Addiction Counselor
Montgomery County Counseling Center
Conroe , TX
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided supervised counseling support in individual and group settings for clients involved in drug court and substance use treatment.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups on relapse prevention, anger management, stress reduction, accountability, and life skills.
- Supported clients in building insight, motivation, coping skills, and practical steps toward meeting treatment and court-related expectations.
Anti-Armor Section Leader
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton , CA
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Led, prepared, and trained infantry Marines for the mental, physical, and tactical demands of high-pressure operational environments.
- Coordinated section-level logistics, personnel readiness, equipment accountability, and movement preparation.
- Evaluated rapidly changing conditions and provided clear leadership to support team movement, safety, and mission execution.
- Maintained accountability and combat readiness of more than $3,000,000 in weapons, optics, and equipment.
- Built effective working relationships with U.S. and non-U.S. military personnel and civilians across three overseas deployments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Lone Star Montgomery
Spring, TX05-2024
U.S. History
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXSkills
- Individual counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Client assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Group facilitation
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Co-occuring Disorders
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Aftercare planning
Volunteer Work
- Volunteer for Special Olympics in Okinawa, Japan.
References
- Jonathan Hockemeyer | Practicum Supervisor | 936-333-4649
- Major Dillon Swift | Company Commander | 949-374-8485
- Captain Rece Goodman | Platoon Commander | 949-533-1288
- Major Luke Boyd | Platoon Commander | 225-456-7750
- GySgt Jed Heinz | Platoon Sergeant | 570-837-9465
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Cenikor Foundation
09.2024 - Current
Addiction Counselor
Montgomery County Counseling Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Anti-Armor Section Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2016 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Lone Star Montgomery
U.S. History
Central Texas College