Therapists for Teens in 78219

Many times, we have stressors and issues that impact our lives. When sleep or appetite is affected, functioning at work or home is compromised it may help to explore these concerns with a professional to find solutions and relief.

As a Certified Life Coach my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I provide support and guidance as a life coach for transforming the issues that stand in the way of you achieving your goals. I am a collaborative, solution-focused Life Coach. Through this approach, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I look forward to working with you and enhancing all areas of your life.

I am Karyn Smiley a licensed marriage and family therapist. I enjoy working with couples but also work with individuals. I believe in the strength of the family to help each other. I have worked with clients that have depression, schizophrenia and bipolar for many years. I also enjoy working with couples and families. Teenagers are special to me as well because they face special challenges. I believe in the strength of the family to help loved ones and also enjoy working with family members to know what everyone can do to help make every member of the family successful.

Relationships can be a challenge. There are times when we ALL need a little assistance with getting our lives balanced. I am here to assist you and your loved ones get back on track. Working with families, couples and children have been my passion for over a decade. In particular, America's finest, our military population. I enjoy serving those who have served us all so bravely.

Everyone experiences normal ups and downs throughout their lives. Sometimes, however, these episodes become more than we can handle alone. It is often not easy to ask for help but it can be the first step toward healthier functioning, improved relationships, and personal growth. Over the past 20 years I have helped many people navigate through life's challenges to lead more productive and fulfilling lives. Together, in a safe and supportive environment, we can uncover destructive patterns, identify strengths, and develop healthier ways of coping.

Life is unfair and unkind at times. Situations can feel overwhelming and unbearable. Through counseling we can help learn the tools needed to better deal with what life can throw at us and develop the virtue of Fortitude. Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families deserve to feel better and enjoy all that life has to offer. I would be honored to join you in this journey. Fortitude: strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage.

I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors and offer individual, family, and couples counseling sessions. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge clients' unrealistic beliefs and change their behaviors. In addition, I practice Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to assist individuals in identifying their strengths through growth and self-discovery to aid them in reaching their future goals.

Ideally, a client voluntarily comes to therapy seeking assistance resolving the struggles they experience which are interfering with their daily functioning. They are willing to participate in the therapeutic process (i.e. coming to sessions, participating in the discussions, completing assignments in between sessions, and practicing skills in between sessions). They are engaged and ready to start the work.

Do you desire to develop understanding, healing, and connection? Do you long for a relationship that is safe, secure, and fulfilling? It would be a honor to support you. I practice Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples and greatly desire to assist couples reconnect and bond in lasting new ways. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness approaches to support individual clients with various mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, and issues unique to men.

I strive to tailor treatment to a client’s specific needs by addressing their personal strengths to reach their goals. Focus is on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, & thoughts by discovering their meanings by challenging and replacing negative thinking patterns. I offer Diagnostic Assessments & testing to clarify or rule out specific diagnoses (ADHD, ASD, Substance Abuse); Psychological Evaluations to assess a person’s current level of cognitive, academic, emotional & social functioning & provide administration of The Anger-Aggression-Violence-Assessment AAVA. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!