Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life stress, trauma--all can be overwhelming and hard to sort through on your own. As an experienced licensed psychologist, I can help you address these problems effectively. Using mindfulness and other evidence-based therapy approaches, I'll help you regain control and satisfaction in your life. In therapy we will collaborate in a supportive and caring way to identify your goals, develop an effective treatment plan, and move you to that better, more joyful place in life.

Do you sometimes feel sad and you don’t know why? Do you worry about the future and can’t seem to stop thinking about the “what ifs”? Have you experienced a traumatic event and are unable to shake the effects? Are you dealing with a serious illness or loss of a loved one? Are you shackled by the memory or consequences of past mistakes, or involved in negative habits you can’t seem to stop? Is your relationship with your spouse distant? You are not alone...

Experiencing anxiety, emotional pain, feeling stuck, or feeling directionless at times are all very normal human experiences. Creating a warm and trusting environment where you can feel safe, listened to, and understood is vital for me to understand how you experience your pain in your own unique way. For over ten years I have used this style of treatment to flexibly and creatively tailor components from multiple evidence-based practices, including those that are cognitive- and acceptance-based, to create a therapeutic experience that best fits each individual and their own unique needs.

Are you ready for change? I can help. Overcoming anxiety on your own can be challenging. Life is hard at times - pain, disappointment, and loss are inevitable. Our past can be impacting our personal and professional lives. Each stage of our lives presents us with new challenges & opportunities for growth and expansion. In a supportive environment, my clients feel comfortable exploring themselves, to feel connected and understood. This allows my clients to unburden themselves of the things they have been carrying around, to learn more about themselves, imagine a better life, and try out new ways of being & doing.

Are you looking to find harmony and intimacy while increasing communication in your interpersonal relationships? I am an active listener and I want to help you process your tough issues while giving you feedback on what to do outside of the therapy relationship. I can help you implement and maintain lasting change in your everyday life. I use humor, warmth and empathy to engage every person who walks through my door and I want nothing more than for you to feel at home and comfortable as you work hard toward emotional healing.

Whether it's life challenges, obstacles or transitions that are prompting you to seek counseling, today you are one step closer to your personal journey of growth and healing. Fear of change is natural, but can prevent us from letting go of old beliefs, behaviors, ways of being and situations that are no longer beneficial to our wellbeing.

Licensed since 1993 and in private practice since 1999. Previous work-related experience includes working at a residential treatment center, youth shelter, juvenile detention center, chemical dependency unit, adolescent and adult in-patient hospital, Employee Assistance Program, crisis intervention, in-take assessments, and intensive out-patient programming. Over the past two decades, I have served individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I am a certified and approved DOT Substance Abuse Professional.

Life can seem like an exhausting or impossible challenge at times, especially when we face issues with separation, divorce, infidelity, childhood trauma, blended families, health, transitions, addiction, grief and identity/faith crises. These events can bring about tremendous pain and confusion. I can help you enjoy a vibrant life in the present moment, instead of feeling stuck in the past or feeling fearful about the future. Overcoming depression, anxiety, anger, frustration, numbness and a host of other dark emotions can lead to hope, joy, peace and healthier relationships.

Something isn't working in your relationship. Maybe the conflict is leaving you hurt or hopeless. Or there's been an affair, and you can't get back to normal. Perhaps you're an entrepreneur, and the stress of the business is poisoning the relationship. You might even be on the brink of calling it quits-unsure if you really want to stay or go. It can be easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged. I offer Gottman Method Couples Therapy, a research-based and goal-oriented approach to reducing conflict, improving communication, rebuilding trust and intimacy, and healing your relationship.

By taking time to read this profile, you are putting energy into creating positive change in your life and in your family's life. Welcome to a wonderful opportunity to change your life for the better! However you choose to make your changes, I wish you well on this transformative journey. Creating lasting, positive change is challenging. Yet what challenge is more worthwhile? Self discovery can be empowering, rewarding and enriching for you as well as for the people most important to you. Discover your deep resilience... Learn to trust your inner wisdom... Increase intimacy and communicate more deeply...

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed? Maybe you're unhappy with your life and where it's going? Are you looking to find a healthy balance between yourself, your partner, parenthood, your work? These are all things that most people experience sometime in their lives. Reaching out for help from someone outside your circle may be your answer. I can give your a new view on things and help you identify solutions that work best for you.

Has the weight of the world become too heavy? We are not meant to carry it alone. I became a therapist to help others navigate the transitions, challenges, and torrential storms of their lives, just as I learned to do in my own life. The client-therapist relationship is sacred. I pride myself on the strong connection of trust and compassion I have with my clients, so that our work is meaningful and successful. I hope you look forward to sessions and enjoy having a nonjudgmental outlet to call your own.

Finding the right therapist can be a difficult and overwhelming process. There seems to be an endless array of choices, and it's so important to find the right fit for you. In order to help make this process easier, I offer and encourage you to interview me over the phone, and I will be happy to answer any questions about therapy or the therapeutic process. I am skilled in working with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues using an individualized approach. I have been in practice since 1990 and have extensive inpatient and outpatient experience.

My practice centers around teaching people principles on how to access their own innate psychological health, and how to utilize this understanding for their own well-being. This can include a healthier concept of self, a more productive way of viewing difficulties and overcoming challenges in life, and how to establish more meaningful relationships. I help client's suffering from depression, anxiety, attention issues, addictions, emotional regulatory disorders and relational conflict learn skills such as CBT, DBT, 3 principles training, and mindfulness to help better their lives. Teaching new skills is an integral part of my practice.

I bring compassion, curiosity, and sensitive expertise to my work with adults and adolescents. My experience includes counseling individuals in recovery, divorcing couples, and those with a history of trauma.

Caroline Hedenberg has practiced social work since 2003 and trained at Seton Shoal Creek Hospital, where she worked in both the inpatient social work and utilization review departments. Her experience includes providing individual therapy, group therapy and case management needs to clients with mood disorders, psychotic disorders and substance abuse. Caroline was Social Work Lead at Shoal Creek overseeing the inpatient team and utilization review team and was responsible for addressing the clinical and administrative needs of the departments. She currently serves as a board member of Carrying Hope, supporting kids in Central Texas who are entering into foster care.

Life's a journey, with many unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes we need someone to talk to, someone to share our thoughts and feelings, dreams and fears, and help guide us toward resolution. I want to help my clients navigate this path, and to also experience the possibilities of living their best life possible. I work with teens and adults, and also specialize in women's issues across the lifespan, as well as those with health concerns. College students are a special interest, as are educators, as I’ve worked as a teacher and school counselor and understand the stress and dynamics associated with the profession.

I work with people who have experienced trauma - this can mean anything from trauma that comes from difficult relationships, to PTSD, war, sexual abuse, accidents, surgeries, and less-than-ideal childhoods. My somatic training also provides expertise in helping those with chronic illness or pain and how this is related to mental health. With couples, my focus is on fostering closeness in order to build more security and enjoyment together. I also have expertise in helping couples with infidelity issues.

I consider myself privileged, if not honored, to walk through the life journeys of my clients. I work in a collaborative and facilitative manner with those struggling in relationships, or dealing with anxiety, depression, or work/family issues to name a few. Working with couples and post-menopausal women and their individual struggles in their transitions is also something I enjoy. I believe therapy should be client-centered, goal oriented and short term in nature.

Clients that I work with are often in a place in life where they feel unseen, unheard, and disconnected. Therapy with me is a deeply connected and collaborative process. My goals are to establish trust and create a non-judgmental space in which my patients can feel truly seen and heard. I work to understand my clients from many contexts - there are so many layers to you and I value getting to know you from all perspectives - social, economic, racial, generational, and cultural. I practice relational psychotherapy - a perspective that views the therapeutic relationship as the site of transformation.