Therapists in Tyler, TX

I specialize in working with addictions such as Alcohol Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Sexual Addiction/Problematic Sexual Behavior. I am passionate about helping my clients find recovery. My approach is collaborative, transparent, and practical. My entire professional career has been dedicated to the study of addiction and trauma recovery. I have worked as a primary therapist in private practice, IOP, and PHP settings treating addictions. In therapy I utilize REBT, a blend of motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (certified), and am EMDR certified.

With 14 years of experience in therapy, I truly enjoy my job. I am compassionate about helping others establish a strong foundation so they can effectively cope with current struggles as well as struggles they’ll be approached with in the future. My clients would describe me as compassionate, easy to talk to, and very understanding. I'm sensitive to the unique experiences of each individual and believe connection, trust, and understanding are essential to the therapeutic process. I value getting goals accomplished and making progress during each session.

As a therapist, I get excited about the opportunity for change in a person's life. My goal is to connect with the client and to help them achieve healing, gain hope, and thrive individually. I take a holistic approach when counseling an individual; it's vital to look at other aspects of the client and their situation, not just the presenting problem. Family, friends, environment and medication are just a few of the factors that can influence a client's mental and emotional state.

Do you ever feel like you're just skimming the surface of your life, dreaming of what could be? True freedom is about diving deep—connecting authentically with your dreams and the people around you. It's not easy to balance everything, especially when self-doubt creeps in. Yet, the effort to integrate all parts of your life can be profoundly rewarding. This isn't just about improving—it's about transforming. It's about making the leap from dreaming to doing and truly living your potential in a way that resonates with your deepest self.

In my practice, I have the opportunity to help many clients with a variety of needs. I have worked with people as young as nine and have been fortunate enough to work with couples well into their fifties and individuals in their seventies. My clients have had concerns ranging from learning how to better function in relationships to recovering from trauma. My goal is always to move people to a place where they become equipped to better deal with life's struggles by equipping them with skills needed to face challenges.

I love working with clients who are seeking to identify and change patterns in thought, communication, and relationships. My clients are individuals and couples who are experiencing struggles and roadblocks in how they view and interact with themselves and others. I enjoy helping people grow in awareness of what is causing their issues and learn how to effect change in their lives and relationships. I offer clients a safe place to experience and process their emotions, identify unhelpful patterns and learn healthy coping skills.

If anonymous sex, infidelity, compulsive pornography use, or other sexual behaviors are creating problems for you or your relationship, I can help. I know that the idea of discussing problems relating to sexual behavior can be intimidating. I will help you assess the issues that you're dealing with, so that you can rebuild your life and relationships. My gentle, yet firm approach will help you open a door to recovery that you've never before thought possible. Call or e-mail me now to regain control of your life and your relationships.

Struggling with Sex or Porn Addiction? Freedom is possible. I would be honored to help you. Accepting New Clients!

Hello! I believe in the value of connection and authenticity. My therapeutic approach comes from a deep-seeded belief that all humans are worthy of love and compassion. I believe that each person needs different things and it is my hope to be available to you to offer guidance, support, empathy, compassion, and acceptance without judgement. I deeply value diversity and inclusivity, and connecting with my clients is of the utmost importance to me. My goal is to be present for my clients and for them to feel safe in sharing their stories with me.

I have 25 years of psychotherapy experience successfully helping people improve their lives. Talking about problems can be difficult, however, sharing concerns with an objective, professional therapist enables you to understand and overcome challenges. I treat you with respect, understanding, and confidentiality, and provide exceptional services in a comfortable and non-judgmental environment. I have a wide variety of professional experience with children, teens, and adults, in both short and long-term therapy, dealing with a broad spectrum of problems. In addition, I provide diagnostic assessments and consultations.

We all want a more permanent sense of happiness and well being. I'm here to help you overcome anxiety, replace bad habits, develop healthier relationships (especially with your children) and live the life you want to live. Often times our struggles in one area of our life impacts other areas. I take a comprehensive approach and work with you to improve all areas of your life. Online therapy sessions are available.

I provide sexual addiction help in an atmosphere that is encouraging and accepting and meet the client and his or her family where they are. My specialty is sexual addiction, and I am a Dallas area Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) trained personally by Dr Patrick Carnes. I treat drug and alcohol dependence, and associated trauma, grief, and depression as well. I treat cybersex addiction, pornography addiction, multiple affairs, and other sexually compulsive behavior. Sexual addiction, like other addictions, affects the whole family system, especially the partner. I am a CPTT, Certified Partner Trauma Therapist as well.

Dr. Abbassi is an expert in couple's communication and sexual issues. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist by American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and approved Supervisor of LPC and LMFT. He works with individual (children and Adults) in the area of depression, anxiety and general life difficulties. Dr. Abbassi has been in private practice for over 26 years. As a full Professor at local Institute of Higher Education, Dr. Abbassi teaches and provides supervision to Counseling Interns for both LPC & LMFT boards.

Struggling to connect with your authentic self? Looking for a sense of peace or contentment? When you have positive feelings about yourself, you experience daily joy, have better relationships and increase performance. When you encounter a block to these positive feelings, you may experience anxiety, depression, and be unsatisfied with relationships. We work together to help you find their best self, navigate intimacy, tackle communication issues & bridge other relationships gaps. We also work together to overcome those deeper blocks that prevent us from making lasting change.