Therapists in 78751

Through therapy, I help people who seek connection. I help people identify connections between their brain, body, and relationships. Understanding how these areas interact and influence one another helps empower people to take control of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Working with a counselor who understands the anatomy and biology of the brain is critical during therapy. Identifying when and why specialized neural systems are activated helps people gain self-awareness, prepare for action, and implement change.

Nice to meet you! I see clients who are new to therapy as well as clients who have experience with therapy. Many (but not all) of my clients are adolescents or in college. Most of my clients are interested in long-term treatment as a way to help with day-to-day problems and to dig into any underlying issues that might impacting their moods and feelings. I’ve worked in many clinical settings that inform my approach. Most recently, I worked as a school-based therapist for students in middle and high school. I've also worked with a racially, socially, and economically diverse adult population while at a community outpatient clinic.

Practicing for over twenty years, I have seen that real, substantial change is possible, that life can become enjoyable again. People change by understanding first what is causing their current difficulties and then within a collaborative, insight oriented and warm relationship that I can provide, work to alter those difficulties. Whether this is the first time seeking help or returning to work on other concerns, my approach is to meet you where you are and with your specific needs.

I offer an attuned, flexible form of evidence-based therapy that treats you as a unique person--not just a set of symptoms. Surprising though it may sound, your emotional distress is meaningful. It contains patterns and also clues that allow you to better know yourself and overcome obstacles to your goals. As an experienced psychologist, I'll help you to pinpoint these patterns and decipher these clues.

"The task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." ~ Rumi

You thought the worst was behind you, but the painful events you experienced won’t let you go. You “know” you’re safe now and that you deserve good things, but there’s a nagging voice in your mind that tells you you’re fooling yourself. You’re trying to move on, but the shame and fear make relationships difficult. You find yourself constantly on edge, waiting for the next bad thing to happen. It’s affecting every aspect of your life. You’ve tried to figure it out by talking to friends, reading books, even counseling– but nothing works. Those painful memories are still as fresh today as they’ve ever been.

Together we can work through depression, anxiety, women's issues, and life transitions. I have specialized training in family and couples issues, parenting/behavior modification, as well as in treating those with acquired brain injuries. I also hold certifications as a Level 1 Gottman Certified Therapist, a Prepare/Enrich Therapist, and a trained EMDR therapist. Premarital coursework available!

I have the privilege to work beside children, adolescents, and adults in difficult and often confusing times in their lives. My mission is to provide care and clarity for my clients while honoring their values in a way that can strengthen and improve their relationship not only with themselves but with their family and friends as well.

Self Awareness, Self Advocacy, Self Care...you deserve all three! It is my desire to help you journey to a place of health and wellness that serves you in a manner that will produce positivity and light. I specialize in creating space for you to freely explore and address the components that make you... YOU. That exploration in and of itself can empower change in ways that still fascinate me! I would love to work with you to identify areas of change, celebrate your strengths, and build the mental skills to live life better. Life can be hard, life can be difficult, life can be unfair, BUT life is WORTH living.

Our resilient spirit helps us get through many difficulties and obstacles throughout our lives, but sometimes we come across something that can threaten to hurt us, hold us back or even keep us stuck. Engaging in the therapeutic process can help alleviate these feelings of overwhelmedness, hopelessness or fear.

Anxious thoughts and feelings can keep you awake at night, prevent students from performing their best on important educational assessments, and inhibit friendships from developing. Clients come to Joyful Journeys Counseling looking for support and tools in managing anxiety and depression. Often, adults and parents of children with anxiety have worked incredibly hard to minimize discomfort of anxious and depressive symptoms only to find the opposite happens. I work with children and parents to manage the symptoms that prevent you from enjoying life fully.

If you may feel hesitant or nervous about going to therapy for the first time, or the process of healing, I may be the counselor for you. I go at your pace and will never judge you. I always have your best interest in mind, guiding the process.

Finding the right therapist can be challenging. I may be a good fit for you if you are looking for someone who is direct, open-minded & affirming. My approach is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment, where people can feel safe & show up authentically. My clinical work focuses on guiding clients through healing from sexual and religious trauma, complex childhood histories and complicated grief/loss. Other areas include stress-management, navigating relationships, self-esteem, sexuality or gender issues, complex family dynamics and mood disorders.

I believe that people come into counseling with their own solutions. My job is to create a unique therapy for each individual to help them uncover and build upon strengths they already possess. I seek to make the therapy room a safe & non-judgmental place for all emotional experiences, and a place to make peace with parts of ourselves that we fear & dislike. As clients build compassion for themselves, they find their compassion for others growing, and the strength to examine & change their lives for greater happiness & fulfillment.

I understand It can be scary starting your therapeutic journey, and it takes an incredible amount of courage to do so. As a therapist, it is my priority to create a safe and supportive space for you to be vulnerable and process your feelings. My view is that therapy is a powerful tool that can be used to gain a deeper understanding of oneself and open doors to a more fulfilling and peaceful life. There are times when some seasons in life are heavier than others, and having support through them can bring hope and relief. I would be honored to be a part of whichever season you find yourself in!

Depression, anxiety, compulsions, relationship problems, disturbing dreams, or other symptoms can alert us to the fact that important (but unseen) parts of ourselves or our relationships have been neglected. Depth psychotherapy seeks to integrate the unconscious experience into the individual or relational system. During this process, my clients and I explore ways to find deeper meaning and foster transformative growth within life’s peaks and valleys, joys and struggles. After all, we cannot control what life throws our way, but we can find meaningful ways to respond.

Are you spending an excessive amount of time worrying? Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Dealing with anxiety, depression, professional/academic concerns or just generally feeling "stuck"? Are you seeking a safe place to dig into thoughts feels and behaviors resulting from marginalization or trauma? You are not alone! In fact, most of us struggle with some (if not all) of these concerns from time to time.