"I am a licensed professional counselor in private practice in Round Rock. My services include individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as family therapy. I have an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing upon various aspects of different treatment methods to best meet my client's needs. I am also experienced in play therapy with children, utilizing play to help communicate and understand experiences from a child's perspective."

""I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. My experience includes working with adolescents, teenagers, young adults, and adults. While working in correctional mental health and residential treatment for neurobehavioral adolescents and teenagers, I have provided counseling services to a wide array of individuals for nearly 12 years. The past 4 years have been dedicated to growing my private practice and helping people achieve their goals."."

"Welcome! The first step to starting therapy can be intimidating. It is normal to have a lot of questions and fears about the process. My goal is to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where we can work together toward your goals. In our work together, I will use a combination of research-based approaches that are collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. My specialty areas are working with adolescents and their families, sex and gender minority individuals, and doing couples counseling."

"The initial decision to call a therapist can be a difficult one. It can be hard to imagine feeling and functioning better in your daily life or accepting a "new normal." However, better is possible! I provide a judgement free environment to affirm your strengths. I can help you learn to mitigate problematic behaviors, beliefs, thoughts and feelings, ultimately leading to improved coping skills, better relationships, and better overall mental wellness. I treat adults with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, PTSD, and other distressing life events."

"My passion is working with children, adolescents, and families to help them develop the skills they need to successfully navigate the problems and challenges in life. I believe that children best express themselves through play, and through their play, we can gain access to their inner world. I also enjoy working with adolescents and teenagers, and I use many different activities to help them discover their inner strength. Through a positive therapeutic relationship, I can help you and your child make the changes necessary to live a happy and successful life."

"I enjoy working with adults and teens. You come to therapy with a variety of goals and dreams, and with problems and blocks. I am skilled in prioritizing these, identifying which tools work best for you in your situation, and coming up with a plan to address them with you thoughtfully. Sometimes we will work "in the now" to explore how you are experiencing life in order to make changes. Sometimes we will dip into the past to acknowledge the roots of current patterns in order to have resolution and peace. I can recommend exercises or other tools you can use outside the sessions."

"Connecting the mind and body is the essence of knowing your true self. I am here to help guide individuals to wellness."

"You may be experiencing symptoms that are clearly a signal that it's time for positive change in your life and I am here to help you experience that change and growth in your life. I utilize an integrative approach for counseling and relapse prevention. This includes cognitive-behavioral tools, family systems approach, and hypnotherapy as appropriate. If stress, anxiety and/or depression are all too familiar, I can help. I also work with couples who desire to improve their relationships. Where appropriate I can provide video counseling,"

"Riverstone Counseling, located in Round Rock, Texas, is the professional counseling practice of Michael Bonner, MA, LPC-S. I work with individuals, couples, and families. We all know life can be hard, and sometimes we need help navigating the ebb and flow of life's changes. My hope is to come alongside my clients and assist them with life-changing options. Many times folks go to a counselor, talk about their issues, and make no real progress. There is definitely value in voicing problems, and healing takes time. But along the way, you should be experiencing - and celebrating - small successes."

"I believe both in the power of individual choice and the importance of relationships and family. When one person makes changes in their choices, behaviors, and ways of coping; it can elicit changes in how others react and relate to you. I believe that clients have the right to choose options that they can live with and I respect that change can be a slow process. Counseling is about discovery of yourself; who you are, and how you relate to others. It is also about mourning losses, celebrating memories and finding peace in your world."

""Though you may not feel very strong right now, you possess your own unique strengths. As we sort through the problems that brought you to therapy, we will discover and develop these strengths and put these to use in helping you find greater fulfillment and inner peace. I have a deep respect and admiration for my clients. I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk with you in your personal journey."

"I enjoy working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, and/or relationship problems. I work to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment in which to help people make positive changes in their lives. My approach is personalized to meet each client's individual needs and draws on cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and family systems theories. I enjoy working with people from varied cultures and religions."

"I work with people not diagnoses. First and foremost I want my clients to know that they are not on their own. I first began to study counseling psychology because I enjoy helping people. When a person comes into my office it is usually because they are in need of help. Through the use of various psychological techniques I strive to assist those who seek to find what they are looking for. I also offer HIPPA compliant video counseling for convenience."

"Seeking help can be overwhelming and takes courage to reach out; therefore, I welcome you to this experience. I have worked with people from different backgrounds and issues through their life-span. If you currently need help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and/or grief I hope my approach is a good match for your needs. I focus on helping individuals reach goals by using their strengths and skills that fit their worldview. I speak Spanish and I am culturally sensitive to diversity and complexity individuals identified within their lives. Email me and we will have a conversation to help identify your needs. "

"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. "

"Carl Jung said, "We cannot change anything unless we accept it." We cannot accept it until we are aware of it. Pain is natural, but struggle and suffering are what happens when we don't take action. That is where I come in. I help you discover what isn't working in your life, identify what needs to change and create a plan to move you toward what you want. There is no "right life" you "should" be living. Why sit in judgment of yourself when you can instead tap into your potential and thrive?"

"I enjoy working with clients who wish to develop awareness of the messages that they have internalized and the patterns that have become self-limiting and dysfunctional. I assist them in learning to become more intentional regarding their choices on the way to navigating toward greater self-realization, healthier relationships, and enhanced life satisfaction. I also enjoy working with couples who wish to gain insight into all that they bring to their relationship, to enhance trust and intimacy, and to learn to communicate respectfully and with compassion for each other."

"I have been serving families for 12 years. I have a passion for counseling children and families that are struggling. Children and adults with ADHD often struggle to learn coping skills or self-regulation. Adults diagnosed with ADHD can also benefit from family or individual counseling. The symptoms a child or adult experiences with ADHD does not only effect the person with ADHD but the whole family. In counseling the child or adult skills are learned; such as children learn to calm themselves in different situations, be more self-aware and find words to go with their feelings."

"Because our pain and scars usually occur within relationships, healing begins within a caring, trusting therapeutic relationship. As layers of hurt are uncovered, understood and processed, and new tools are learned and practiced, clients make better decisions, keep healthier boundaries and enjoy more meaningful relationships."

"********Currently accepting clients for waitlist only********** When life brings us challenges that are hard to understand, we lose sight of the power we hold within. The challenge becomes our focus and it consumes us. Counseling is a process that can help us re-focus on what is most important: the power of the individual. Each of us holds the tools we need in order to be the best versions of ourselves. I embrace the opportunity to explore and hone your tools with you. Together, I believe we can discover ways to combine your strengths and your tools to overcome any challenge you face."