"I see clients of all ages, for therapy and testing/evaluations. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse/dependence, behavior disorders and family systems issues. Most of my clients present with a combination of symptoms. I tailor treatment to the specific needs of the client and use research proven techniques to meet the needs of the individual, or family, in a collaborative setting. I teach healthy coping skills to address a wide range of symptoms."

"It is my passion to help women rediscover themselves. Some of my areas of experience include substance abuse, mood disorders, relationships and life changes. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of Texas."

"Are you haunted by thoughts of living an inauthentic and meaningless life disconnected from your true self? Do past events intrude on the present, preventing you from moving forward, impairing your ability to have fulfilling relationships and eroding your self-esteem? Does the happy future you once envisioned feels like a distant memory? In the wake of this onslaught, you may feel as though you are drowning in a sea of despair, which you cannot escape. Take heart, although life’s challenges can feel insurmountable, struggling through them can promote growth in ways that ultimately make you wiser and your life more fulfilling."

"Change is possible and relationships can be improved and restored. Life can be challenging as we experience various trials and difficulties. My desire is to come alongside you as you face the struggles you are experiencing and begin to make changes that is possible through God's grace. I believe there is hope to restore relationships as we allow God to transform our hearts. I am passionate about helping individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, body image, addictions, relationship and abuse issues."

"Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and has been counseling adolescents and young adults at Nikao since 2011. She completed her undergraduate studies at Baylor University. She then completed graduate level work at Dallas Theological Seminary where she received a Masters degree in counseling. Rachel has a passion to work with young women and counsel them through anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationship struggles, eating disorders and self-worth."

"Sadness, anger, loneliness, confusion, guilt and regret are just some of the emotions that we feel after a loss. Whether it's a death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a career move, loss of a pet, or any life transition, we can experience many emotions all at once. When these emotions start to interfere with daily life and you find yourself unable to find a new normal, then you could benefit from seeing a therapist. A grief journey looks different for everyone and sometimes just having someone to listen to our thoughts and feelings as we process is helpful. "

"**Accepting new clients!** Sometimes as we go through difficult seasons in our life, dark thoughts begin to arise: “Why am I even here?”, “I don’t know how much longer I can do this.”, “What’s the point in trying anymore”, and it goes on. Being lost in these questions and the darkness can be so consuming that we reach a point to where we don’t even recognize the person in the mirror anymore. I am here to tell you, you don’t have to fight the fight alone. I want to turn this dark season of life to illumination of purpose uncovering truth and strength. "

"I believe that each person and their story is uniquely different and therefore requires treatment that is tailored specifically to your needs. What I incorporate into my sessions is authenticity, humor, and a pragmatic approach. In therapy, we are there to meet YOUR goals and what you have come to work through. I feel that rapport is essential to the process of therapy and rapport is where therapy begins. I pull from a lot of different theories when working with clients such as CBT, DBT, attachment theory, family systems, but most of all, what is more important than a theory is being WITH my client in whatever moment they are in. "

"Are you post divorce with kids and struggle to communicate with the other parent? Have you recently started a blended family and find the challenges overwhelming or even shocking? There are many myths about post divorce and blended families. It can be tough to navigate those hurdles. Maybe you had this fantasy of how life would be easier without the other partner ? or perhaps how magical a blended family will be with all kids in harmony? I get that.. and you're likely not alone in this. I can help demystify the challenges, provide you with tools to navigate tricky situations and help you build skills to manage future challenges."

"If you're tired of feeling stressed out, anxious, or panicky, I have been helping clients with diverse anxiety disorders for many years. If you're unhappy, miserable, depressed, moody or feeling dysfunctional, let's apply what I know to help you with this too. If you're in a marital or couples relationship (straight or gay), I can help you improve your understanding and skillset, and help you strengthen your relationship. If you're divorcing/post divorce, I can be a source of support. I also help teens/young adults who need an upbeat, understanding approach to creating success."

"I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. When you give yourself the gift of therapy, you give yourself the best chance at a fulfilling life. I help adults, single parents, couples, and any family system, which includes parents and children of all ages, balance the connection between mind, body, and spirit. As children develop, their brains ‘mirror’ their parent's brain. In other words, the parent's own growth and development, or lack of those, impact the child's brain. As parents become more aware and emotionally healthy, their children reap the rewards and move toward health as well."

"Do you envision a brighter future for yourself than the one you are currently living? Are you willing to even take one tiny step towards that bright future? I can help you tap into your own inner light through solution-focused therapy. The reason solution-focused therapy is used is it is not your normal psychotherapy! A cutting edge treatment (developed in the 1980’s), it’s one of the few approaches that is evidence based rather than theory driven, which means research shows it works for everyone. I have had success using this approach with adolescents and young adults as well as adults. "

"Over the past 20+ years, I have helped many clients change the direction of their lives. As a university professor, I teach therapists the skills they need to become effective in what they do. YOUR HAPPINESS IS IN YOUR HANDS, but you have to take action. You just have to make some simple changes and enjoy the results. Many have done it, and so can you! Every day of our lives we are faced with challenges; some are greater than others. These challenges show up in life to help us grow and become a better person. "

"It is my belief if you are not where you want to be in some aspect of your life that you have complete control to change "something" in order to improve where currently are and to "feel better and be better" both mentally and physically. I have spent the past eighteen years working in a variety of setting with a variety of clients helping people do just that "be better." The road to this will look very different from person to person, but the end result is the same "positive change." "

"You’ve literally tried everything and nothing has worked. At this point, you’re struggling to hold it together and it feels like you could break at any moment. On the outside everything looks great, but on the inside you’re hurting. Even through the emotional pain you realize you deserve more. You want more. I specialize in working with individuals to build self-confidence, establish healthy boundaries, and challenge negative thought patterns. My mission is to provide a safe environment to explore the challenges, psychosocial stressors, and behaviors that stop you from living the life you desire. "

"Life can be stressful, overwhelming and even confusing. Sometimes we need to talk to someone who is understanding of our fears, concerns, and problems but also can shine a light to our inner strengths to overcome these obstacles. That is why I created, Shining Lights Counseling LLC to provide a supportive, safe environment which will empower you to explore and challenge the areas of your life that you desire to change. I will help you discover your inner strengths that will help you live a better, more enriched life. "

"I enjoy working with clients who are ready to get results--fast. I give clients clarity into who they are and what they possess so they can deal with anything-- regardless of the issue(s). I am passionate about transformational change. Because of my Forensic background and emphasis, we will explore and discover the evidence that supports your strengths in an easy to follow process that creates lasting change. If you're dealing with stress/anxiety, depression, grief/loss, general dissatisfaction with life or transitional issues, you've found the right therapist. Let's discover who you really are!"

"I am a Collaborative Psychologist, working with individuals, families, and couples. I treat Depression, postpartum, marital conflicts, and I coach parents to enhance parenting skills. Therapy works when we develop complete honesty, mutual respect, optimism, and realistic goals . I use Mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and nonverbal tools to treat trauma and anxiety. In response to COVID-19 I am expanding my work using Tele-Psychology. In order to access this feature: text me at: 202-299-4009or go to https://orna-goldwater.clientsecure.me"

"Are you ready? I know you have the ability. Are you ready to start? I know you want to have a meaningful life. Are you ready to lead the life you want to live? I know you struggle with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Are you ready to stop struggling with them? I know you you have made every attempt to solve these problems on your own. Are ready to meet with someone who will not judge, criticize or minimize problems? So, are you ready to begin? All it takes is clicking the button. Will you?"

"Chances are that if you are reading this, either you or someone you care about, are longing for some help and perhaps hope. Whatever has led to where you currently are does not have to be your future, and my approach is to come alongside, in order to move forward in a way that will promote change. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and my area of focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults."