Family Therapy in 78728

Do you struggle to stay on track with your recovery? Do you find yourself getting bored or feeling lost in your recovery? Or are you beginning to realize you have a problem? Are you thinking about getting ready? I can help you start where you are and begin to plan for what you need to do when you are ready. Maybe it is starting the journey of change or keeping you on the path. More than that, though, we work to help you become who you want to be and find a sense of purpose in your life. I have innovative and best practice approaches that include in-person, group sessions, and telehealth to help meet any unique needs or challenges.

You come home from another long day at work and sag onto the couch, feeling completely drained and overwhelmed. The dog needs to go out and the laundry needs to get done, but it's all you can do just to keep yourself from falling apart. Who even has the time or energy to connect with friends or, god forbid, give dating another go? You tell yourself you’re making a big deal out of nothing, and just scroll mindlessly on your phone for hours, too tired to do anything else but not wanting to waste the free time you have. Then off to bed, another sleepless night, get up, go to work, repeat. There's got to be something more than this.

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I feel it is important to recognize that every individual has a unique story, and that the events that shape our story do impact who we are and how we perceive life around us. I desire to partner with you to explore how these experiences have influenced you to find solutions and navigate challenges.

As a therapist, I approach each individual with a trauma-informed and holistic perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. My practice is grounded in compassion, empathy, and cultural humility, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their past experiences and present challenges. By integrating evidence-based modalities with mindfulness techniques and somatic awareness, I support clients in processing trauma, regulating emotions, and restoring a sense of safety and empowerment.

When we are in pain, we often hold a belief that we are broken. One of my goals as a therapist is to redefine broken and help my clients develop greater self-understanding and acceptance. Much of our emotional distress can result from feeling disconnected from ourselves and others. Therapy can promote connection and personal growth by fostering healthy relationships, developing self-awareness, accepting unpleasant emotions, and cultivating a real sense of hope that we can turn our negative experiences into positive change and transformation.

RJ García is a Central Texan with over thirty-five years of serving the recovery community. RJ earned a Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling from the world-renowned Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies at the Center City, Minnesota alcohol and drug addiction treatment center. HGSAS offered a unique curriculum that integrates theory, science and clinical practice. RJ is a member of the American Counseling Association. RJ is bilingual in both English and Spanish. RJ has a special blend of experience in recovery in educational services, health expertise in interventions, therapy, and heroic habits coaching.

Heartbreak is as old as time and still so painful and lonely! It is a unique recovery because after a relationship loss a person is left to confront two paths of recovery at the same time. You may be both grieving the loss of your relationship while focusing on rebuilding a new life and reality. I have seen my clients grow and even thrive despite the heartache though! I am seeing clients throughout Texas online and in person for the RGV area in McAllen TX. If you are feeling down, anxious and overwhelmed by the changes in your life, I want to help you feel confident and secure again.

Rica Puazo is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist (LPC, RAT) who holds more than 4 years of experience working in residential treatment facilities and inpatient acute care with children, adolescents, young adults, college students, young professionals, adults, and geriatrics. She has experience working with individuals diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar disorder and mood disorders, schizophrenia, conduct disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, substance abuse, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and neurocognitive disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.

My ideal client is motivated for change, ready to face issues influenced by unhealthy substance use. They seek a collaborative, supportive space to explore, develop coping tools for abstinence, and avoid relapse. Goals include self-awareness, healthier coping, resilience, taking it one day at a time. They aspire to improve relationships, find purpose through honesty, compassion, and authentic living. Committed to personal growth, willing to develop discipline for life changes, and invested in their well-being and community.

Are you tired of feeling anxious, angry or depressed, but cannot help feeling that way? You've watched so many self-help videos, tried to change your perspective, think positively, but wondering why it's not helping? Are you feeling stuck in your relationships but don't know what to do? Are you wondering why you & your partner seem to always ending up hurting each other despite how much you actually desire to connect deep down, or even wonder what's the point to stay together if it's so mundane or painful? The Restoring Place is for you!

There are times in life when you may find yourself panicking, full of rage or tearful, or fighting with your partner without understanding why. Big life events such as becoming a parent, beginning and ending relationships and experiencing loss are times that can bring about many different feelings. You might be wondering how you can get through anxiety or depression, or conflict with loved ones. Negative thoughts can make the past, present and future a scary place. It won't always feel like this.

Walking through life can sometimes be difficult and lonely. Reaching out for help is amazingly brave and I want to work with you to help you not just survive, but thrive. Working with people is my passion and I want to help you in any way that I can. I work with children, teens, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, children in the foster care system, and children with their adoptive families.