Adlerian Therapists in Temple, TX

I desire to create an inclusive, safe, and comfortable environment, in order to best provide my clients with opportunities for growth.

It’s no easy decision to move toward change, it takes courage and a willingness to self-reflect. Congratulations on taking the first step in building a richer and more fulfilling life. Therapy can foster skills to cope with personal difficulties or help heal wounds from our past. It can empower you to see your life journey in a more meaningful way, developing insight into your choices and relationships along with cultivating self-awareness to better manage hardships down the road. You are the driver in our time together and we move at the pace you’re comfortable with.

My ideal client seeks positive change and growth, grappling with challenges that hinder well-being. They yearn for effective coping mechanisms and greater self-awareness, aiming for a more fulfilling life. Their goals are rooted in achieving a harmonious balance, and they understand the transformative power of therapy. Motivated by a desire for purpose and understanding, they seek a safe, empathetic space to explore their unique journey. I aim to guide them towards lasting positive change, fostering resilience and a renewed sense of purpose in their lives.

Hello, I am Gloria Gitlin, a licensed professional counselor with forty-two years of clinical experience. I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors who are facing Behavioral Issues, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Anxiety, and many more. I use a mix of ACT, Adlerian, Christian Counseling, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, CPT, Compassion Focused, Couples Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, EFT, Family Systems, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Interpersonal, Jungian, MBCT, Intervention, and many more. I believe I could help others in distress and give peace in their situations.

My clients are individuals who have experienced hardships in their personal, family, social or work life. My approach in working with individuals is based on an Adlerian perspective which means that we will collaboratively identify how your thoughts and beliefs impact your behavior and how those behaviors stem from your early childhood experiences and family of origin and are connected to your relationships with others.

Regardless of what life has thrown at you, I am here to go through it and grow through it with you. As a queer woman of color, I can relate to those who feel marginalized as a result of life’s most challenging situations and experiences. My goal is to help you effectively manage painful emotions and educate you to respond to difficult situations, thereby leading to a healthier, happier life. My approach is direct, open, and empathic. Respect, optimism and advocacy are at the core of my work. I specialize in counseling with individuals, couples, multi-partner relationships within LGBTQ+, and heterosexual communities of color.

Erika is supervised by Dr. Christopher Wilder. Your precious child or teenager is dealing with anxiety, behavior issues, or dealing with trauma, and you want help. You are looking for coping strategies, communication skills, and someone to walk along beside you during this season. Erika brought 17 years of experience in education as a school counselor, behavior specialist, and special education teacher into her career as a professional counselor. Let her help bring stability and calm back into the life of your child.

I am passionate about working with adults suffering from depression and anxiety due to narcissistic abuse, racial discrimination/trauma, or job-related stress. With specialized training and education in Applied Behavior Analysis and behavior patterns, I also help adults with learning disabilities such as ADHD and dyslexia who are having difficulties performing and processing in occupational or school settings.

My professional goal is to provide connection, healing, and insight during each of our encounters, With a passion for attachment and relational models, I have training, expertise and experience in providing counseling and psychotherapy for the following types of concerns/struggles: Women's Concerns, Emerging Adults, Relationship Strain, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use, Personality Traits and/or Disorders, Divorce, Infidelity, Boundaries, Grief and Loss, Career Concerns, Assertiveness Training, & Life Adjustments. I also offer individual, group and family intensives for connection, insight and deeper healing.