Meet our team

Chris founded Crossroads to Recovery Counseling Services, LLC on January 1, 2020, driven by a deep personal commitment to helping others find freedom from addiction. A Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with nearly a decade of professional experience, Chris brings both clinical expertise and the hard-earned insight that comes from overcoming more than 25 years of severe alcoholism and drug addiction.

His own recovery journey fuels his passion for the 12-step philosophy and the evidence-based treatment modalities that form the foundation of the Crossroads program. These approaches were instrumental in transforming his life, and today they remain central to the hope and healing he offers his clients.

Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitative Studies from the University of Texas–Pan American. He launched Crossroads with a clear mission: to serve the underserved and to share the message of hope that once saved his own life. Known for his generosity and unwavering compassion, Chris is often described as having a heart of gold. He consistently goes above and beyond for those in need sometimes even providing pro-bono services to ensure that individuals without resources still receive the care and support they deserve.

Every day, Chris strives to empower clients to reclaim their futures and discover the possibility of lasting recovery.

Lidia serves as the HR director for Crossroads to Recovery Counseling Services, where she plays a vital role in supporting the organization’s staff and overall operations. She also manages all accounting functions with accuracy and professionalism, ensuring the business runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Bright, capable, and remarkably organized, Lidia is known for her ability to effortlessly manage multiple responsibilities both at work and in life. Her intelligence, dedication, and steady leadership make her an invaluable member of the Crossroads team.

Lisa Gonzales is the Chief Operating Officer and director of Marketing at Crossroads to Recovery Counseling Services, and a licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) whose dedication to helping others has made the recovery field both her calling and her saving grace. She maintains a full caseload, remaining deeply hands-on in her work while also guiding the organization’s operations and outreach.

With over a decade of experience, Lisa has a strong background in medication-assisted treatment (MAT), specializing in working with pregnant mothers, DFPS (CPS) clients, and individuals mandated to treatment by drug and specialty courts. She combines clinical expertise with compassion, taking a non-judgmental, client-centered approach to help individuals navigate the challenges of substance use and recovery.

Lisa’s passion lies in uncovering the underlying causes of addiction, developing coping strategies, and supporting clients in building a path toward lasting change. She creates a supportive environment where individuals can heal, grow, and reclaim control of their lives. Whether guiding clients through treatment or shaping the mission and vision of Crossroads, Lisa’s energy, heart, and commitment make her an indispensable leader and advocate in the recovery community.

Tina entered the field of Addiction Counseling due to her passion to help others and families get out of Addiction. Her passion stems from her own experience with addiction an d alcoholism. Tina has 7 years recovery and counting! Tina is a Trauma Certified Professional and Certified in Shamed Informed Therapy. Tina has worked with many different demographics of clients. Tina has a degree in Medical Administration and a Certificate in Addiction Counseling. Tina is currently working on her social work degrees in a dual program for bachelors and masters degrees. Tina’s approach is to develop a safe space for her clients, CBT , Motivational Interviewing, Positive psychology, AA Philosophy, and CPT. Tina works to help people understand addiction and any underlying issues that may contribute to their addiction and develop coping skills. Tina’s goal is to help her clients heal and learn how live a happy and productive life in Recovery. 

I’m Fernando Lozano, and I am grateful to bring over 25 years of substance abuse counseling experience and more than 21 years of supervisory leadership to this field. Over the course of my career, I have worked extensively in methadone treatment, outpatient programs, detox and residential settings, specialized female programming, and CPS/probation–focused IOP services. I have also served as a Qualified Credentialed Counselor for more than two decades, training and developing counselor interns, and have spent 13 years as a Treatment Supervisor and 7 years as a Program Director.

In addition to my clinical background, I am a certified character education instructor through a nonprofit organization and a Peer Specialist Supervisor — roles that allow me to blend professional insight with real-world lived experience and connection.

My approach is grounded in empathy, professionalism, ethical practice, and sincere motivation to support both clients and staff. I am committed to excellence in client care and to fostering a healthy, collaborative, and mission-driven treatment environment. I strive daily to uphold the 123 core counseling competencies of the LCDC profession and to be a meaningful asset to the teams and communities I serve.

Eddie primarily utilizes a Person-Centered approach to therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Psychoeducation. Through these approaches to therapy clients can work towards gaining better insight for the challenges they face while also providing them with the necessary skills to promote long-term emotional and mental growth.

In his spare time, Eddie enjoys spending time listening to music, reading, watching movies, watching college and professional football, and hanging out with his family and pets.