"During one of life's emotional and spiritual cross roads my passion and mission became crystal clear. Succinctly, it is to nurture those seeking peace, joy and harmony. Before, during and after difficult and traumatic life events you may need more than the support of family and friends for life resiliency and wellness. Holistic wellness can be pursued by interweaving a nurturing therapeutic, spiritual and safe relationship with other life enriching and healing practices."

"I AM CURRENTLY NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT SLIDING SCALE CLIENTS, BUT FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME TO BE PUT ON THE WAITING LIST, WITH OPENINGS AS EARLY AS JANUARY 2020. Do you struggle with conflict in your key relationships? Is it hard to find meaning or self-worth, so much so that you've lost much of the joy life once brought? If you yearn to discover a new path toward healing and wholeness, to find the hope and curiosity that come with a new start, we can forge a pathway together."

"You deserve a lot of credit for taking this first step toward making your life what you would like it to be. By searching for a therapist, you are affirming to yourself that things can be better in your life. And, you are right. I provide supportive psychotherapy to women ages 18 to 80. And, I would be honored to work with you."

"Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, and/or depression? Do you need help and encouragement to explore, decide and put into place life choices that fit you? Are you ready to take steps toward feeling peaceful, happier and healthier? Are you a teen, adult, family, couple, and/or military veteran that wants to make some changes in your life and/or relationships to find greater contentment? If any of this applies to you and your situation, I am here to offer encouragement, support, and healthy decision making skills."

"START WITH TRUST...Whatever your needs or purpose as a client, you've made a good decision to seek out a doctoral-level trained Psychologist for support, understanding, testing, or education about a behavioral or emotional health issue. TRUST is a vital part of what you are seeking, and more importantly, what you deserve and can expect in my practice. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with practice experience and licensing in four states, TX., HI., CA and IL, over a 24 year period, I am privileged to be entrusted with client's care; their concerns, challenges, struggles, and their joys at overcoming their difficulties. "

" My approach in psychotherapy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as primary and confidential. With 25 years of clinical experience, I find it most helpful to use therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs and preferences of the client. I have experience providing services to clients across a broad spectrum of emotional, cognitive and physical challenges. In 2015, I relocated my private practice from the Big Island, Hawai'i to Georgetown, Texas."

"Do you feel held back by your past? Is there a traumatic event that you feel like you "should" be over by now? Traumatic events, especially those experienced in childhood, have an immense impact on your life. Trauma left untreated will allow you to believe lies, such as "I am unloveable, I am a failure, It's all my fault..." Through our work together, you will come to realize that you are worthy, loved, the trauma wasn't your fault, and your past does not define you. "

"Therapy is collaborative. As a therapist, I am a partner in my clients' self-explorations and a witness to their accomplishments. I provide a serene place where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves, deepen emotional connections with self and others, recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships, consider new ways of being in the world, develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and work through past and present past trauma, grief, and losses. You have the strengths you need to meet your full potential and achieve a satisfying life. I can help."

"Do you ever think about calling for mental health services but you are not sure what kind of help you need? Therapy? Medication? Do you ever feel like you know there's something not quite right about your life, but you don't know why? Psychological testing is a great way to take an inventory of your strengths and weaknesses so that you can navigate your own path to wellness. I am offering Psychological Testing and Evaluation services at the Thriveworks West Lake Hills and Georgetown offices. "

"I see individual and corporate clients who wish to improve situations that work less effectively or who desire to see options from a psychological perspective. The extensive doctoral level training of a Licensed Clinical Psychologist is needed in dealing with complex issues of both young adults and mature clients who use Medicare. My training experience of 20 years of practice has provided depth and breadth in finding win-win solutions for personal and workplace/management challenges. By active listening and engaging fully, I enjoy the opportunity to assess, evaluate, and assist with issues."

"Online treatment allows me to be more available to my clients. I am able to meet with them fairly quickly if not right away. Anxiety and Depression are the most common reasons people seek help. Life transitions such as divorce, custody issues, behavioral problems, are some of the other issues. Besides having over 20 years in private practice I have had many life experiences that provide insight and help me to encourage clients to feel safe expressing their feelings and talking about the problems that brought them in for therapy. I try to maintain an atmosphere that is welcoming and relaxing for my clients. "

"We all have the potential to be happy. Using a solution focused approach, my goal is to empower you to create the life you want. Working together with me, you will increase your self-awareness and become more mindful of your thoughts and behaviors. I will guide you in coping with distress and you will increase your ability to regulate your emotional responses. With my help you will become an assertive communicator and master interpersonal problem solving skills."

"Carmela enjoys working with Adolescents, Couples, Individuals, Families, & Groups addressing the issues of adolescents, parenting, marriage, divorce, change, grief, communication, family disputes, & crisis. Carmela utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Approach with "supportive confrontation" to assist & facilitate change within individual dynamics, focusing on one's strengths while building on their perceived "weaknesses". Perception Is Everything!~ Carmela has served as Senior Supervisor, Juvenile Probation Officer, & Family Preservation & PROMPT Program Supervisor and Family Therapist providing mental health counseling services to court ordered juveniles and families within homes, school, & community settings. Carmela has experience working with Military personnel & families through deployments of Desert Storm & Somalia."

"Everyone feels anxious in certain situations. Anxiety motivates us to prepare for important events and protects us when we are in harm's way. However, anxiety becomes problematic when it is out of proportion to the situation in a way that interferes with a child's ability to learn, maintain friendships, and have fun. Affecting approximately one in eight children, anxiety disorders are the most frequently occurring behavioral health disorders. Though anxiety disorders are among the most treatable behavioral health disorders, only about one-third of those suffering from anxiety receive treatment."

"I provide a safe, empathetic and supportive environment for children, adolescents and adults. I use a client centered approach in working with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, self esteem, anger and conflict, and adjustment to life transitions. Therapy is tailored to the specific needs of the client."

"You've always been the strong one; but, right now you don’t feel so strong. You’d like to let your guard down for a second and catch your breath. But you don’t think you can. It would be better to just keep going, pushing, harder, longer. Right? That's what you're used to. It has worked in the past. But, THAT thing that you keep thinking about, have nightmares about and can't stop remembering is starting to wear on you. Your usual methods of coping isn't cutting it, and you're thinking about talking to a psychologist. "

"I am devoted to helping individuals explore their obstacles to well being and foster healing. At sometime, almost all face an abyss which may be accompanied by feelings of pain, sadness, uncertainty and we need a gentle hand to guide us...I offer such a hand. My approach is unique for each person, helping you navigate the challenging dynamics in a caring way."

"We can't control a pandemic, we can control how we respond to it. I focus on you. What works for one person doesn't work for everyone; I don't believe in a cookie cutter approach to therapy. I use a client centered approach with cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness. My process helps you resolve personal conflicts or challenges, acquire more adaptive problem solving and communication skills, change behaviors, or manage anxiety, depression or life changes, like divorce which can be devastating. I believe in helping you get through the process as efficiently and with as little pain and cost as possible."

"Life is stressful. Finding a great counselor shouldn't be. We care about you and make it easy for you to get help. Finding the best fit and providing you with high quality counseling is what we do. We are group of licensed counselors in Georgetown, Texas. Anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship issues, parenting and more- we HELP people. We work with children as young as 3 years old, teens, adults, couples, parents and families. Struggling? Not sure where to start? We can help. Our care coordinator will help to find you a good match and our counselors will work with you to develop a plan for your unique needs and goals"