Therapists in Taylor County, TX
Racheal J Krauss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79606
A new perspective to old problems can make a huge difference and I love being able to help someone approach a problem in a new way.
A new perspective to old problems can make a huge difference and I love being able to help someone approach a problem in a new way.
Angela Kilbourn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79605 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Angela, a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about listening to people's stories. My journey into counseling began with a childhood interest in behavioral health. With experience spanning across children, adolescents, adults, and couples, I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, life changes, grief, trauma, and disordered eating. Drawing from both professional training and personal life as a wife and mother, I provide empathetic and effective care.
Hello, I'm Angela, a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about listening to people's stories. My journey into counseling began with a childhood interest in behavioral health. With experience spanning across children, adolescents, adults, and couples, I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, life changes, grief, trauma, and disordered eating. Drawing from both professional training and personal life as a wife and mother, I provide empathetic and effective care.
Kayla Adams (Voorhees)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79602
As a trauma-informed therapist with training in CBT, CPT, DBT, TF-CBT, and mindfulness, I use an eclectic approach to better assist each client and their personal needs and challenges. I come to therapy with the view that every person is created in the image of God and with great purpose. Regardless of your beliefs, I create a safe therapeutic space to process whatever you need. Together, we'll explore your unique needs, uncover strengths, and work toward your therapy goals. Whether it's past trauma, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, foster care, adoption, grief or end of life concerns, I count it an honor to come alongside you.
As a trauma-informed therapist with training in CBT, CPT, DBT, TF-CBT, and mindfulness, I use an eclectic approach to better assist each client and their personal needs and challenges. I come to therapy with the view that every person is created in the image of God and with great purpose. Regardless of your beliefs, I create a safe therapeutic space to process whatever you need. Together, we'll explore your unique needs, uncover strengths, and work toward your therapy goals. Whether it's past trauma, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, foster care, adoption, grief or end of life concerns, I count it an honor to come alongside you.
Canaan Baker
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCDC, BCPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79606 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a therapist, life coach and self-published author that is passionate about mental health awareness, especially within the African-American community! I am a fully Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) for the state of Texas and a Board Certified Professional Chrisitan Counselor (BCPCC) through the International Board of Christian Care. I recently began offering Christian Counseling services and hope to be able help bridge the gap between faith and psychology. I am also an advocate for Mental Health awareness and volunteer with the National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI) and Potter's House Church in my spare time.
I am a therapist, life coach and self-published author that is passionate about mental health awareness, especially within the African-American community! I am a fully Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) for the state of Texas and a Board Certified Professional Chrisitan Counselor (BCPCC) through the International Board of Christian Care. I recently began offering Christian Counseling services and hope to be able help bridge the gap between faith and psychology. I am also an advocate for Mental Health awareness and volunteer with the National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI) and Potter's House Church in my spare time.
Stacen B. Martinez
LPC Intern, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79605
Stacen B. Martinez strengths include using Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) for the following: acute stress, posttraumatic stress, complex trauma, chronic and acute anxiety states, panic states, anger, sadness, shame, and traumatic scenes, visuals, or images.
Stacen B. Martinez strengths include using Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) for the following: acute stress, posttraumatic stress, complex trauma, chronic and acute anxiety states, panic states, anger, sadness, shame, and traumatic scenes, visuals, or images.
Jason Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Merkel, TX 79536
Change is courageous. Change requires authentic engagement with honesty, responsibility & accountability. Change also requires empathy, support & compassion. These characteristics embody Jason’s professional philosophy. His approach includes direct feedback, polite and assertive insights with considerate & practical recommendations. He collaborates with clients while teaching new skills & promoting positive actionable change. Jason is an active listener who is respectful, insightful & non-judgemental. He is pragmatic, sensible & realistic. He combines evidence-based practice with purpose-driven compassion & integrity.
Change is courageous. Change requires authentic engagement with honesty, responsibility & accountability. Change also requires empathy, support & compassion. These characteristics embody Jason’s professional philosophy. His approach includes direct feedback, polite and assertive insights with considerate & practical recommendations. He collaborates with clients while teaching new skills & promoting positive actionable change. Jason is an active listener who is respectful, insightful & non-judgemental. He is pragmatic, sensible & realistic. He combines evidence-based practice with purpose-driven compassion & integrity.
Katherine M Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79605
Are you feeling stuck and frustrated, yearning for a way out? You don't have to face this journey alone. My aim is to be your guide towards empowerment in your life's path. I firmly believe that every individual holds the potential for a fulfilling life and nurturing relationships. My role is to gently support you in navigating through feelings of stagnation and distress, helping you unlock the life you truly desire.
Are you feeling stuck and frustrated, yearning for a way out? You don't have to face this journey alone. My aim is to be your guide towards empowerment in your life's path. I firmly believe that every individual holds the potential for a fulfilling life and nurturing relationships. My role is to gently support you in navigating through feelings of stagnation and distress, helping you unlock the life you truly desire.
Ian Cole Watts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79602
Call/text/email or schedule an appointment! www.calendly.com/5000watts - - Hey there, I'm Cole. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start on your journey to healing. If that's you, you're in the right place. With over a decade of hands-on experience in outpatient substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment, and housing, I've seen it all. From the rigid corporate structures to the one-size-fits-all therapy approaches that often miss the mark, I understand the gaps in traditional treatment. That's why I aim to break the mold. Ready to start your next chapter? Let's make it a transformative one!
Call/text/email or schedule an appointment! www.calendly.com/5000watts - - Hey there, I'm Cole. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start on your journey to healing. If that's you, you're in the right place. With over a decade of hands-on experience in outpatient substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment, and housing, I've seen it all. From the rigid corporate structures to the one-size-fits-all therapy approaches that often miss the mark, I understand the gaps in traditional treatment. That's why I aim to break the mold. Ready to start your next chapter? Let's make it a transformative one!
Online Therapists
Debra Swindle Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Stephenville, TX 76401
I am a trained Trauma Focused CBT therapist as well as a certified EMDR therapist. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, negative habits, adjustment to new environments and situations, grief, and issues of abuse and anger management. My focus is on children from 2-18, young adults and adults through the age of 99.
I am a trained Trauma Focused CBT therapist as well as a certified EMDR therapist. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, negative habits, adjustment to new environments and situations, grief, and issues of abuse and anger management. My focus is on children from 2-18, young adults and adults through the age of 99.
New Leaf Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stephenville, TX 76401
At New Leaf Services, LLC we offer a wide variety of therapy and specialties. We offer individual, family, and couples counseling. Specialty treatment is available in Trauma, Abuse, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health Issues, and Animal Assisted Therapy. For counselors, we offer CEU training, administrative services, billing, credentialing, and general bookkeeping.
At New Leaf Services, LLC we offer a wide variety of therapy and specialties. We offer individual, family, and couples counseling. Specialty treatment is available in Trauma, Abuse, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health Issues, and Animal Assisted Therapy. For counselors, we offer CEU training, administrative services, billing, credentialing, and general bookkeeping.
Dr. Rhonda Lynne Pipkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cisco, TX 76437
Your life is unique to you. Your experiences helped shape your belief system and how you go about doing life. Life is filled with traumas. Through EMDR therapy, life can change. I have life experience as a person who has experienced being diagnosed with a chronic illness, having to make a mid-life career change, endured family conflict and childhood abuse growing up. I know the struggles with children, teens, work, and relationships both intimate and those we rub shoulders with everyday. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Life Coach, and a Registered Nurse.
Your life is unique to you. Your experiences helped shape your belief system and how you go about doing life. Life is filled with traumas. Through EMDR therapy, life can change. I have life experience as a person who has experienced being diagnosed with a chronic illness, having to make a mid-life career change, endured family conflict and childhood abuse growing up. I know the struggles with children, teens, work, and relationships both intimate and those we rub shoulders with everyday. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Life Coach, and a Registered Nurse.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.