About

Greg Powers, MSW, LCSWS, VPCS serves as the Clinical Director for Discovery Point Retreat in Ennis, Texas. Greg holds dual Bachelor degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice from the University of Texas and completed his education with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Tulane University in New Orleans. Greg has specialized in the treatment of substance abuse, grief and loss as well as trauma. Greg is certified in EMDR and trauma response and crisis interventions along with a certification in crisis intervention with first responders. Greg started his career as a medical social worker. In this role, Greg worked in a variety of specialties ranging from transplant, cardiology and neonatal intensive care. Greg returned to Texas and began working in the mental health field working with adults and adolescents. Throughout his career Greg has held positions of leadership in both for-profit and non-profit facilities, has served on the Board of Directors for different agencies and continues to be active in the field of academics. Along with his position at Discovery Point Retreat Greg continues to work as a consultant, is in private practice and is a certified clinical supervisor in the field of social work.