EMDR Therapists in Bryan, TX

My therapeutic training is a combination of Gottman, DBT, CBT & EMDR that compliment my therapeutic philosophy: each client possess invaluable personal strengths that serve in healing, personal growth, and relational satisfaction. Counseling allows for safely discovering of "what happened to me" to integration "what do I want do now" to dissemination "how can I govern my future."

As we go through life, we can experience difficulties and challenges. Reaching out to someone for help can be difficult so I commend you for doing so. As a therapist, I am here to listen and provide a safe space in which to share those concerns. Every person is unique so I take time to develop a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust while tailoring the therapy to each person. -Kristina Walters, MA, LPC

*If you are unable to reach me by phone, please contact me by email* Life sometimes presents us with challenges that seem too big to face on our own. If you have experienced a situation that feels too big to handle and you are reaching out for help, I commend you for taking this brave step! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families that have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse or family violence. It is my passion to help my clients find hope and healing in seemingly hopeless situations. I work from a trauma-informed perspective and am able to provide support for many difficult life circumstances.

"Reaching out for professional help with personal problems can be a difficult thing to do for many people. I commend you for taking that first step by looking here. Every therapist has their own approach to therapy, so I encourage you to explore your options and find a therapist you feel comfortable and confident with. As a therapist, I take the approach that every person is unique and therefore have unique needs. I like to get to know my patient and tailor therapy to best fit each client." - Amanda Gray, MA, LPCS

Each of us has a point in which people, issues and situations can become overwhelming and we reach a breaking point. It is at this place I would like to meet you and help you through your difficulties to a place of healing and safety. The issues, situations and things that have happened to you do not have to define who you are as a person or continue to hold power over you.

(Currently NOT Accepting New Clients) Supervised by Amanda Gray, MA, LPCS. My philosophy as a counselor is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you and meet you where you are in your mental wellness journey. I believe YOU are the expert in your life; by tapping into guidance, support, and empowerment, I can collaborate with you to aid in the change of your mental health and in reaching your hopes for the future. My promise is that you will never sit alone in the darkness of your mental health struggles- I'll be right there next to you and when the time is right, I'll take your hand and guide you back out into the light.

I have hope that everyone is capable of growth and change. I would like to help you in whatever challenges you are facing. Learning about myself and others has helped me grow. Life at best is always moving and changing, we must learn how to adapt and grow from the process.

**** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME ***** ...................... .................. ........................ ...................... ...... Specializing in developmental disturbances, PTSD, and complex trauma including associated symptoms of stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, obsessions, compulsions, anger, fear, depersonalization, derealization, addictions, self-harm, relational behaviors, mood, personality, thought, and dissociative disorders, I am passionate about helping clients improve their mental health.

Do you struggle with anxiety, phobias, or obsessive thoughts that make you spiral or have panic attacks? Does past trauma, abuse, or neglect affect your relationships, your work, or your ability to function or move forward? Are you a first responder or veteran living with trauma or distressing events? Do you need to to create boundaries for people in your life? Knowing that our life experiences and the circumstances in which we grew up in or work in can manifest into negative beliefs that lead to anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, and more is the first step in healing.

Are you worried that you will never feel better? You want more, but are unsure how to get there. You deserve better! Life is too short to live trapped in anxiety/depression, unhealthy relational patterns, overwhelming fear, & trauma wounds from the past. I help you to identify the root cause and be free from those burdens that bog you down to live the life you want, discover peace, find joy & live better. I am here to walk with you each step of the way as together we navigate the path forward. When you take that brave step to reach out, I'll contact you back. EMDR trained, IFS informed training & IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback.

“Life can take you where you least expect it to, and it can throw you for a loop. One of the hardest things to do, is to reach out and ask for help, but it is also the most courageous thing to do. As a therapist, I work collaboratively with people to develop a life plan that will promote their life satisfaction. I believe each individual is unique and it is important to develop a safe therapeutic relationship to work together on your desired life goals" Shelly Coufal, MA, LPC, NCC

There are times in life we feel like we have reached a point that we need help getting back on track. Sometimes we have been experiencing this for a long time, sometimes it is sudden. There are times we need help learning how to successfully cope with our experiences and change how we view and approach our lives. When you have reached this point, I can help.

I commend you on taking the first step to seek therapy, this already shows one strength in you. Sometimes there are obstacles that get in the way and one can find it hard to move past those obstacles. Some of those obstacles could be depression, anxiety, daily life challenges, and marital conflicts. Are you seeking pre-marital counseling, finding it hard to see eye to eye with your partner, having conflicts? My mission is to provide a warm inviting atmosphere that will enable you to find your strengths, create effective goals leading to successful interventions for you and or your partner.

Finding a therapist is often really difficult in the Brazos Valley. Oakwood Roots works to be responsive to new clients. With over 20 clinicians on staff, from students who offer low fee counseling to our associates and licensed clinicians with more experience and specializations, Roots wants to be here to help. We see kids, teens, college students, adults, couples, and families, and we regularly offer low-fee groups and workshops for folks that are looking to supplement their individual therapy or for folks who just want to grow a little with others from the community.

I often get asked, “What’s a good reason to seek counseling?” Or “Why do people go to counseling?” And the short answer is, “For lots of reasons.” If you’re feeling stuck, have experiences you’re wanting to sort through with someone, wanting to re-learn how to have healthy relationships with others or yourself, have experienced significant grief, trauma, or impacting experiences, or simply want to better understand what has shaped your life and desire to live a more integrated and full life, then I’d say come check it out. Emailing me is the best way to get a hold of me.

02/15/23 Accepting new clients As a counselor and a retired cop, I have dealt with a wide range of tragedies that can drive a person to seek counseling. Life is messy, and my background will help me understand what you have been through. Trauma is an emotional injury, and like many physical injuries it can heal if you tend to it properly. Even if you haven’t suffered an extreme event, you may feel stuck and be unable to move forward. I retired from policing so that I could more directly help people put their lives back together. Having bad things happen shouldn’t keep you from being able to have a good life.

Have you been feeling like everyone else seems to be handling life and stress better than you? Life is just plain hard sometimes, and often through no fault of our own. I have lived with a disability myself for over 25 years and I understand how challenging life can be at times. Maybe for you it is anxiety/worry that keeps you up at night, or maybe it's a feeling of hopelessness or helplessness because life hasn't turned out how you thought it might have. I know you have what it takes to overcome life's challenges, and I would love to walk along side you on your path to resilience.

I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, mood/thought disorders, substance abuse, and other stressors in their daily living. I strive to facilitate a positive therapeutic relationship with clients and focus on a strength-based approach to facilitate growth and self-efficacy in coping with their unique daily lives.

Ever wish you could just run away from your life for a week (maybe longer) to catch a break? To truly rest and recharge. Every part of you feels tired. Exhausted from trying to keep 15 different plates from crashing. You want freedom from constantly being pulled in so many directions. You daydream of escaping to a slower, more peaceful place where it doesn’t feel like there’s so much expected of you. A place you can just be. Free to be authentically you. You wish you could let go of the perfectionism and people-pleasing. And instead feel calm and confident in who you are.