He understands recovery from both sides.
Meet Randy Cox, LCDC: counselor, recovery program leader, and person in long-term recovery.
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Professional experience. Personal understanding.
Randy knows addiction from both sides: as the person his family was desperately trying to save and as the professional families now trust to help someone they love.
As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and recovery program leader in Dallas–Fort Worth, he brings honesty, compassion, and accountability to his work with individuals and families.
A path shaped by recovery and helping others.
The turning point
Before recovery, Randy spent roughly 12 years cycling through treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and sober living programs. His addiction cost him relationships, stability, and trust. The turning point came when he became willing to accept structure, follow direction, and stop trying to recover on his own terms. His sobriety date is June 1, 2016.
From lived experience to professional work
Randy began working in recovery as a House Manager and grew into leadership, ultimately becoming COO and Program Director of a highly structured men’s sober living program in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
While working full-time in the field, Randy earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas with a focus on psychology and rehabilitation and became a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. His education complements years of working directly with men and families affected by addiction.
His approach to individuals and families
His approach is compassionate, honest, and grounded in accountability. Randy helps families understand the difference between supporting someone and protecting addiction from its consequences. He believes there is rarely a perfect answer, but there can be a thoughtful one.
“You are never too far gone to build a different life. But at some point, something has to become more important than continuing to live the same one.”
Today, Randy is a husband, counselor, recovery program leader, and person in long-term recovery. He has spent more than ten years helping people rebuild trust, restore relationships, and become someone their families can depend on again.
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