Domestic Abuse Therapists in 78759

Penny completed her Masters in Social Work at Tulane University in New Orleans. She has been practicing clinical social work for 27 years at all levels of clinical care with a variety of clinical areas including mood disorders, sexual trauma, sexual compulsivity, domestic violence offender treatment, and personality disorders. She is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Radically Open DBT and founded the first adult DBT Intensive Outpatient Program in Austin in 2006. She acted as the Clinical Lead for this program until 2020, training and supervising many of the current DBT clinicians in the Austin area.

Please note that I am private pay only and my sliding scale spots are full. I focus on helping clients identify and attain their own personal goals in therapy. I believe in empowering clients while compassionately guiding them through the therapy process with a mind-body approach to healing. I have worked with a broad and diverse groups of people with issues related to academics, career development, trauma, family relationships, lgbtqia specific issues, domestic violence, romantic relationships, anxiety, depression, and grief. I look forward to hearing from you! Please note that I am not paneled with any insurance companies.

You're here because you're hurting. Maybe it's from a past abusive relationship -- romantic or otherwise. Perhaps you had a neglectful, dismissive, or intrusive parents. Maybe you experienced sexual abuse. Whatever the reason, you find yourself anxious, numb, or just plain overwhelmed by your feelings. Sometimes you find it hard to enjoy life, the past keeps coming up. You find yourself wishing you didn't feel the things you do. You're afraid that there's something wrong with you because you can't get over it. I'm here to tell you that there's hope. Therapy can help with these issues and you don't have to do it alone.

I am an advanced clinician in Imago Therapy. When relationships aren't working very well or are on the brink of ending, it really feels bad; like the rug is being pulled out from under you. Often there are solvable reasons for why these things happen. I am motivated by those methods such as Imago therapy and EFT which have worked so well for so many in the past to help couples develop a high degree of safe attachment in their relationships. Something, that once they have learned how to do it, they can take with them because it is portable.

Being nervous about starting therapy is natural, which is why I work with each client to establish a relationship of honesty and openness so you can feel comfortable sharing your feelings. There is no magic wand in life but you don’t have to face challenges on your own. Therapy is a journey. I approach each session as a time to learn about you—what motivates you and what ails you. I understand the importance of each individual’s culture so I can fully understand you as a person. Together, we will determine the best possible solutions to address your individual needs.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Self Esteem problems, Domestic and Sexual Abuse, Schizophrenia, and other major mental health challenges. I work mostly with adults and am particularly passionate about working with Geriatric/Elderly populations and those in the LGBTQ communities. My primary types of therapy are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Strengths-Based, although I pull from many areas depending on my client’s needs.

I work with a broad cross section of clients and welcome diversity in my practice. If clients are motivated, attend sessions regularly, and receptive to suggestions and homework , I can usually help them overcome their symptoms and achieve a new sense of freedom. I empower my clients to improve their coping and problem-solving skills to live more effectively and happily. I work regularly with depression, anxiety, marital /relationship issues,and victimization.Clients coping with medical problems and older adults are a specialty and women's mental health and recovery from substance abuse. I enjoy helping clients with workplace challenges

Are you tired of feeling misunderstood and disconnected? Sometimes it feels like the world will only accept you if you fit in a neat little box. I can help you reconnect with the parts of your identity that have been overshadowed by outside expectations. As a biracial tri-cultural woman of color, I am uniquely qualified to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your identity and create the life you want and the relationships you desire. I work with people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and spiritual orientations.

Welcome! Mental health is my passion. Working alongside diverse clients brings me fulfillment. My experience ranges from non-profit settings, private practice, and domestic violence shelters. In therapy I like to engage folks in mindfulness, expressive techniques, and body-oriented/somatic techniques. I am EMDR trained and enjoy utilizing this tool to help clients move forward with healing. My approach is tailored to each individual, generally drawing from a basis of holistic, trauma informed, evidence-based therapies. I am empathetic and direct, while helping clients find healing and new ways of coping.

Counseling is a process of discovery, learning, healing and growth. I work with individuals to process their thoughts, emotions and relational life. I like clients to take the lead in pursuing the things that are important to them, while I consider it my job to challenge them and help guide the therapeutic process of getting there. My approach is experiential - meaning I like clients to have an experience of change or growth within the sessions they can then take with them into their personal or professional lives.

Hi there! Are feeling tired all the time and do not know why? Do you find it difficult to get start on projects, work assignments or chores? Do you find yourself feeling blue or sad for no reason? Have you been having nightmares, having difficulty paying attention, find yourself being easily startled, feeling numb or disconnected or reliving bad memories? Or having other challenges that you would like help with. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please keep reading.

Life is challenging and seems to grow more challenging by the day. I offer a warm and non judgmental space to explore the pulls on our lives- parenthood, work, adult parents with personality disorders. We may explore how your childhood impacts today or process through a trauma that has been a barrier to moving forward. I offer both a space to explore feelings as well as solutions to the challenges we face.

I have a genuine and enduring love for people. I understand that seeking therapy may sometimes feel intimidating, but I endeavor to create a safe, supportive space for people to explore opportunities for growth and change in their lives. I believe in helping people to find their voice, while empowering them to see the strengths that they already have inside.

Are you grappling with a loss, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or feeling dysregulated? If you are looking for support with women’s issues, attachment wounds, dissociation, relationship concerns, abuse, assault, navigating unhealthy relationships, life transitions, or would like to learn coping skills to manage symptoms of anxiety and/or depression you’re in the right place. I specialize in working with individuals through these challenges and their many accompanying symptoms. I embrace a laid-back, calm, and accepting atmosphere to support clients in being their most authentic selves while gaining tools and working toward healing.

I have worked in various settings, across all platforms and populations and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including: depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addictions (alcohol, drugs, and sexual), OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical and/or sexual trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I

Kammille Harvey is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), under the supervision of John Joslin LPC-S, with years of experience. She has worked with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, however she specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Kammille has experience working with challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma related issues, boundary setting, relational issues, and life transitions.

Jessica Smart (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Communication Arts from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and a Master of Education degree specializing in Guidance and Counseling from Angelo State University. She also completed her Clinical Mental Health Counseling certification through Lamar University postgraduate school.

Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief, mid-life crisis, disappointment and stagnation are only a few of the reasons an individual seeks counseling. My therapeutic approach in working with an individual is to explore the meaning of life-altering events and to bring understanding and enduring ways to cope. I focus on strengths in the individual and work in a warm, non-judgmental way that feels safe. My role is to provide empathic listening and support while acting as a guide in removing the barriers and patterns that have developed over a lifetime.

My approach to working with people goes beyond traditional talk therapy to apply the discoveries of new brain science, using methods of EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapies, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Much of the work I do with people is short term. My intent is to help you recover from past traumas; make the changes you want in your life now; and learn tools you can apply to any challenges that may arise in your future. My experience of working with people for 20 years is that we all have within us what is needed to live life fully and create happiness for ourselves and others.