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Are you experiencing feelings of heaviness and overwhelm? Is your relationship on the rocks and plagued with conflict? Our practice helps people learn how to cope with pain and discomfort, and move towards healing and connection. Our practice goal is to empower you to feel brave enough to do the hard work of understanding and making sense of your pain and your past. We will provide you with the experience of being heard, walking through your story, finding and accepting your true self, and working together to navigate the twists and turns that life brings.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, or lost? Maybe the stresses of work or school, uncertainty in relationships, or struggles with unhelpful behaviours are preventing you from living a fulfilling, authentic life. Sometimes we all need some additional support to understand the many moving pieces in our lives and figure out how to arrange them in a way that is not only manageable, but satisfying and enjoyable. I have a passion for helping LGBTQIA+ folks, young adults, and men from all walks of life facing anxiety, depression, or general dissatisfaction arrange their life in a way that provides joy, actualisation, and peace.

My first job was as a disc jockey from 1978 through 1986. After high school, I made two attempts to attend college, but lacking motivation, I quickly left school & returned to work. It was in 1984 I chose to attend college starting at Del Mar Community College & earning an Associate’s Degree with a focus in psychology. Given my success, I went on to finish an undergraduate education at Corpus Christi State University (Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi) with a double major in psychology & sociology. It was during my final year in college I met & six months later married my wife of 35 years.

You’re a teenager, and the anxiety about your gender and sexuality is keeping you from feeling truly loved and wanted by your parents and friends. You’re in a relationship dreading the day you have to tell them your identity wasn't quite what you thought it was. You're life since coming out is better than it ever was before...but you're still plagued with indecision, self-consciousness, and a doubt that says things will never get better. I get it. I get you. And as you learn to communicate clearly, express yourself fully, and assert boundaries with others, you can experience the understanding and peace that you long for every day.

It is common to question your decisions in life. Sometimes, it can seem like life is going so fast you find yourself feeling lost, anxious or overwhelmed. Perhaps things have gotten so tough that you feel judged, overall worthless and a burden to your friends and family. Maybe thinking about going to class, talking in front of peers, or even getting groceries creates worry that you will be rejected. Are you in so much pain that you have gotten to the point that you have considered or attempted to end your life? Do you feel like your fears have begun to take over who you are? Whether you are ready to make a change or just need someone to listen, I am here. My hope is that you will feel accepted, safe, and empowered as you begin to take your life back. Together, we will work to discover direction and meaning that will lead you towards being fulfilled and secure. Often the times in life when we face our fears we grow the most. Having support or even a sense of accountability can provide enough strength to grow and find purpose.

I am a Health at Every Size (HAES), trauma-informed, & gender-affirming therapist. I LOVE incorporating humor, art, music, movement (yoga & dance), games, and various activities in my sessions - not just for children & teens, but for adults, too! Since each individual is unique, there isn't a "one size fits all" approach to counseling. Theoretically, I lean towards an Integrative Approach by utilizing Adlerian, Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, and Dialectical Behavior Therapies. I supervise LPC-Associates, and I offer Christian Counseling upon request.

Life is often the most stressful when things are unpredictable and out of our control. So, it's not unusual, with the state of the world today, we might be feeling more stressed than we normally do. Things you've been able to cope with in the past you might be finding more difficult to handle. That's a normal response to a very abnormal situation. In times like this, we have to focus on what we can control and learn to cope with things we can't change. My role is to assist you in the process

With over 25 years of clinical experience, I offer practical steps and guidance that promote awareness and forward movement with the challenges brought to therapy. Are you going through a difficult time overwhelmed with emotion, or working hard and aiming to please but find you are worn out and satisfying no one, including yourself? You may be feeling stuck in an unhealthy relationship or behavior pattern. You may be struggling with that "inner critic" that succeeds in throwing you off your game. I strive to provide a safe environment where relief and desired change can replace pain, distress, and frustration.

"Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny" (C.S. Lewis). Often, life stressors can be so overwhelming and we lose sight of ourselves within the stress. As a therapist, my goal is to assist you through such stressors, and eventually overcome them. Whether, this is going through a life-altering event, overcoming trauma, or just finding ways to manage your life, I am committed to helping you find that happiness at the end.

I have experience working with parents, couples, individuals, young adults and adolescents. I’ve worked with clients struggling with parenting challenges, couples undergoing conflict, young adults trying to establish their own identities, and preteens and teens navigating the confusion of adolescence. I am fluent in both English and Urdu, and personally understand the struggle of immigrant families.

*****Not accepting new therapy clients at this time. Evaluation services still available.***** It is my commitment to offer high-quality evaluation services for people of all ages to provide diagnostic clarity in order to develop treatment plans and supportive strategies based on each individual's needs.

I know it might not feel like it at times, but being miserable is optional! Life is too short to spend it being stuck in that place... There IS hope, and making an appointment is a great step towards your new future. In addition to working with depression and anxiety, I specialize in helping clients with addictions, eating disorders, and self-harm issues break free from these destructive, but powerful patterns. If you can relate to being stuck in some (or all) of those, I can help! My years of clinical experience have allowed me to work with people of all ages, races, genders, body sizes, and sexual orientations.

Dr. Falkstein has worked in the mental health field since 1988 and has conducted several thousand evaluations over the past 20 years. Unlike most psychologists, Dr. Falkstein has experience and knowledge as a psychologist in private practice and as a school psychologist actually working in the schools. Dr. Falkstein has a clinical team that works with him that includes two other Licensed Psychologists and 6 Licensed Professional Counselors. We offer evaluation services and therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults.

New Clients Welcome! Sometimes you can be in a room full of people and feel totally alone. You tell yourself that if anyone else knew your struggles they wouldn’t understand, they'd tell you to “get over it” or worse, they would reject you completely. We often strive to prove our value as people through achievement or by doing for others, and we lose sight of who we are and what we want. You deserve a space where you can be truly seen, heard, and accepted as you are where you're at; counseling can be that place.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my primary goal is to assist my clients in finding purpose and meaning in their lives. My 20 plus year career has been dedicated to helping people improve their quality of life, regardless of their situation. I believe skilled counseling can be beneficial to all individuals in every season. I have facilitated both family and couple therapy and have also worked with clients dealing with addictions. I have come alongside clients in all phases of life and have spoken on a national level on the topics of suffering and end-of-life decisions.

I have been in education for 35 years and served adolescents as a counselor for the past 20 years. My areas of interest include anxiety, panic attacks, grief and phobias that clients often experience. What I find most helpful to people is to provide a warm and safe place to express the feelings and experiences in a non-judgmental atmosphere. I also believe it is important to instill confidence in them. These days it seems the relationship between client and therapist is more important than ever and I hope to build such bonds.

Are you overwhelmed with life right now? Have you been told you're too sensitive or take things too personally? Are you struggling in your relationships? I help individuals who are experiencing anxiety, low self-worth, eating disorders, relationship challenges and childhood trauma. I also have a special interest in working with the highly sensitive and empaths. I'll help you learn healthy coping skills for the here and now, while also taking a look back into your history to find what's getting in the way of happiness and healthy relationships. Together, we'll build your positive self-worth and get to the root of the problem.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with adults, and teens. I offer treatment for individual, couple, throuple, poly, complex/open relationships, or family therapy. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationships, sexuality (LGBT issues, coming out, HIV/AIDS, and more). I want you to know that I understand and am comfortable exploring the complexities of modern relationships. I strive to provide a safe environment where I will work with you to provide structure, encouragement and support in a non-judgmental atmosphere where we can collaborate to identify and work toward your growth goals.

Who do you turn to when you're the one everyone else turns to? Would you like to speak freely without concern for negativity or backlash? Do you have trauma, a family issue or a change that needs to be discussed without being minimized? Are you not feeling how you'd like to but can't put it into words?

In life, we typically feel happiest when things are going exactly as we expect. Unfortunately, life and relationships rarely play out this way; leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and powerless to meet our everyday challenges. I enjoy working with adults, couples, and adolescents who want to explore how to get unstuck and move forward. I have worked closely with children and adults struggling through various crises, including: grief, ADHD, interpersonal relationships, sexuality, identity, regulating emotions, self harm, trauma, and a wide array of other challenges.