Emotional pain ... sucks. I can help your pain. All therapists use the same basic tools. So do I and I do some things not everyone does. PTSD responds very well to EMDR. I have been using it since 1993, so early that Francine Shapiro, the creator of EMDR, trained me herself. In addition I have trauma training from the Ross Institute. Colin Ross is arguably the expert on treating the consequences of trauma including DID and other dissociative disorders. In addition, my basic training is Marriage and Family so I excel in relationships. But memories cause most of our problems.

What are unhealthy patterns in our lives? have you explored what they are and how they affect your relationships, perhaps consuming alcohol, drugs or other means to change how you feel? Maybe due to fear, trauma, or other underlying issue. Our anguish affects our health that lead to addiction, increase trauma symptoms and fears. Understand how to connect, express your needs, increase intimacy, and communicate feelings and thoughts. In our counseling sessions you can gain insights and awareness of patterns that could have eluded you. Healing and resolve create connections; mindfully, behaviorally, emotionally, or spiritually.

"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life" ---Shannon L. Alder. It takes bravery to open up your heart, mind, and soul to someone in an effort to discover, confront, change or embrace what is inside. I hope to be the person that can join you on your journey of self-discovery and advancement. As a therapist, I help my clients realize their strengths and utilize them to reach their personal goals. I want to help you do the same.

Specializing in Marriage and Relationship Counseling and Individual Personal Growth. In a comfortable, safe and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to help attain the personal and relationship growth they're striving for. I have advanced training in and use Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy for couples, which are scientifically validated and shown to help couples improve their communication and connection.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Telehealth only in Corpus Christi office. I see adolescents 12 years+ and adults of all ages. I focus on adolescents, young adults, & women's issues. I am familiar with the unique problems teens & adults deal with in this age of technology and social media and their impact on self esteem and relationships/friendships.- I see individuals with various issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, social anxiety, self esteem issues, self harm, family conflict, issues surrounding social media and online gaming, relationship problems, PTSD, as well as victims of physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

Counseling is a tool one uses to identify personal shortcomings as well as gaining insight into one's own self-exploration. My approach to counseling begins with establishing a working collaboration with the client. As a therapist, I believe it is my responsibility to demonstrate to each client that they are in a safe, trusting, environment, and to help them understand why they are having difficulties.

I strive to create a space of safety and connection and use evidence-based approaches to facilitate healing and growth. I work with individuals dealing with stress, depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal challenges, and body image issues. I also enjoy working with couples and families. I trust and respect clients' self-understanding, creativity, resilience and intuition.

My role as your therapist is to provide an environment of safety, support, and growth. I am experienced in helping you understand where your issues originate from, and then working together in collaboration to make changes that will help you move forward. I am sincerely interested in and committed to all my clients making positive changes in their lives. I am also an open-minded person and will provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere in which to confide in. I am certified as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and a proud professional member of the International OCD Foundation as a provider (IOCDF.ORG).

Are you In search of a caring professional who is equipped and experienced? Whether you're an adult, family, teen or child---the time for change is now. My 15 years of experience with working in the schools has given me an invaluable insight as to how our younger years, shape and mold us in our later years. Regardless of where you are struggling; past, present and/or future, there is hope. By getting to the root of the problem, we aren’t just treating the symptoms but instead, you will be finding freedom from issues/feelings/situations that seem to be surfacing or returning.

Are you looking for affordable, low cost therapy? There is no need to sacrifice quality of service due to a tight budget. Feelings of overwhelming sadness or nervousness don't have to be a part of your daily life. I have extensive experience assisting clients with managing the symptoms of depression and anxiety. These issues may leave you feeling exhausted and with low energy in spite of a good night's rest. You may be irritable or on edge, snapping at co-workers and loved ones. There is help and hope. I counsel individuals and families of all ages.

Highest qualifications and total preparedness equals confidence and results. I was a varsity three sport high school athlete: volleyball, basketball, and softball and an academic and athletic All-American softball player in college and beyond. I received my doctorate in 2002 (age 28) and have been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I am the only licensed clinical sport psychologist in San Antonio who is certified by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, registered by the United States Olympic Committee and one of only 7 sport psychology consultants for the United States Track and Field Team.

I am a licensed professional counselor with an office In San Antonio, Texas. I am currently providing telemental health. I am happy to provide help in navigating the challenges of this unusual time. My approach is collaborative, where we work together toward your goals by honoring your mental, physical and spiritual self. My areas of expertise include relationships, cognitive and emotional adaptation, addiction, codependency, anxiety, grief, and spirituality.

Whether you are going through a difficult life transition, and or having relationship problems; dealing with them alone can be challenging. There might have been a time in your life when you knew how to cope, yet you feel stuck about what to do? We're born intrinsically resourceful and resilient, yet life circumstances can change how we feel about ourselves or even cope? Whether experiencing feelings of doubt, fear, I hope I can help you find your way back. The process of counseling is the bringing of new awareness on what is keeping us from reaching our full potential, & towards creating new meanings, & possibilibities.

I believe that we are all here on borrowed time and that tomorrow is not promised. I would like to sit with you and have a conversation about your struggles, needs and strengths. Lets talk about your happiness and what steps need to be taken to work towards the BEST version of yourself. In a session with me expect for us to explore your thinking patterns because how you think and what you do impacts your everyday life. Expect exploration of goals, short term and long term. If you don't know what your goals are, that's okay. We will figure it out together. I like to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe place for sharing.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern and Registered Art Therapist. I help children and adults who want to find ways to cope with life stressors but fear they can’t break free of what’s holding them back. I work with a variety of individuals; people who have complex trauma, experienced multiple hospitalizations, have severe and persistent mental illnesses or adjustment issues. The central underlying aspect of every individual I work with is that they are open to utilizing creativity and the therapeutic use of art making to achieve personal wellness.

Have you lost track of yourself through the hectic and constantly changing world we live in? Have your past hurts, disappointments and loses cost you happiness? Do you desire to reconnect with yourself, those that you love and find peace and balance in life? Maybe it is time to re-commit to the pursuit of self-health and balance in your life. You can experience new hope and growth in your life as well as new found confidence to tackle the challenges that may come and enjoy today.

Whether from chronic pain, traumatic events, grief, or other stressful relationships, depression, and anxiety can affect every aspect of a person’s life. I am a mind-body expert. I help adults and teens with anxiety and/or depression find hope and feel less isolated. I offer understanding and acceptance to the people I work with, and education and support to their families.

I'm about love, self-compassion, radical acceptance, embracing failure, trusting your innate wisdom and starting over. I fundamentally believe in every person's ability to recover from trauma, addiction and life, in general. Experience has taught me that no one is really avoiding anything. When people accuse you of not dealing with something, what they are really saying is you aren't dealing with it the way they want you to. From my perspective, if you wake up every morning and breathe in and out all day long, you're dealing with your stuff. A tiny bit of intention is all it takes to begin healing.

Hello, thank you for taking time to view my profile, I am an LPC Intern supervised by Dr. Robert K. Franklin, LPC-S. I'm glad your taking the time to learn more about services that are available for you and your family. Establishing a meaningful therapeutic connection can help you improve your quality of life, develop healthy relationships, and cope more effectively with distress. When you and your therapist are a good match, you should feel safe, heard, and understood. I invite you to meet with me in person or online (via Telehealth services) to see if I am the right therapist for you.

It takes strength and courage to accept when one can't handle parts of life, and so, I commend you. As a therapist, I accompany clients exactly where they are while offering unconditional acceptance and respect without judgement to build a safe and inviting counseling environment. Each client brings a set of unique morals, values, beliefs, and strengths which makes each person who they are. I treat ALL issues from adolescent to elderly within individual, couple, family, or group settings. Chronic Illnesses, Infertility, Miscarriage, Child Loss, Adoption/Fostering, First Responders, Trauma, & Adolescents are some of my interests.