Therapists in Cisco, TX

Dr. Bean has worked across the lifespan focusing on various difficulties with specific life circumstances and general life concerns. He focuses on individual strengths and normalizing experiences throughout the lifespan and encourages individuals to rediscover their internal strengths. Additionally, Dr. Bean specializes in video games, children & adolescents, and the virtual worlds played in. He is considered an expert in this growing field, has been published extensively in the discipline. He works with children, adolescents, and adults who play video games and their families to better understand the immersive effects video games have upon the individual and resulting family dynamics.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and EMDR Certified. I work with parents who see their children or teens struggle with anxiety, depression, or have experienced trauma. My practice is focused on working with the entire family system. Many times parents seek services for their child. When they come to my office, we work on helping the parent be a partner in the healing process. My approach is different than other child therapist because I involve the parents in every step of the process and encourage them to be the parents that they want to be. It is hard to see your child suffer. I'm here to help

My therapeutic approach is Existential Phenomenological, heavily emphasizing Jungian psychology. I was introduced to Existential Phenomenology while attending the University of Dallas, where I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology. I obtained my master's in psychology at the University of West Georgia. Then, after several years, I returned to school to obtain a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Additional studies include play therapy, art therapy, SandPlay, family studies, psychophysiology, and neuropsychology. My eclectic tools range from expressive art therapies to cognitive behavioral techniques.

As your Therapist, you can expect me to provide a non-judgemental space where you can feel safe opening up and sharing your truth. I take a lot of pride in my compassionate approach to each individual that I see. I aim to help you unlock your capabilities, move forward from your past, and thrive in the life you deserve. I also believe in the mind-body connection to healing and often provide unique skills to help you meet your goals. Ultimately, I want to cultivate an authentic and empowering experience for you so that you feel excited to explore new parts of yourself.

My passion is working with trauma and anxiety. My goal is to help you find peace, comfort and confidence in your life, challenging the negative thoughts and fears. I will walk beside you in your journey, providing compassion and empathy, while discovering what triggers you may have, then developing a plan to overcome them.

Welcome to Heart Works Therapy! We offer a wide range of therapeutic modalities including Art Therapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Executive Functioning Skills Coaching, Affective Psychology, CBT, Nature Therapy, and Animal Assisted Therapy. Our offices are located in the heart of the River District of Fort Worth, which accommodates Walk and Talk Therapy with Layla our Registered Therapy Dog. We offer services for all ages, children 5 and up, adolescents, and adults. We invite clients to step into a safe space for healing and growth to take place. We look forward to partnering with our clients and their unique journey towards well-being.

I work to build a warm, trusting, and genuine relationship with my clients of all ages. My hope and goal for all clients is that we walk through stories and experiences together to help explore, grow, and heal. My clients are viewed as the experts on their lives, and I am there to assist in self-discovery and facilitate meaningful change and growth.

Geeks, by traditional definition, are passionate about anthologies and characters from a variety of fictional, fantasy, and virtual formats that are sometimes niche or unpopular, creating feelings of relatedness towards avatar experiences in an often lonely life. . However, with the rise of popular media over the past several years, (e.g. Big Bang Theory, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Marvel’s Avengers, Anime, etc.) self-identification as a “geek” or “nerd” has become more mainstream. We practice this type of therapy and welcome you to come and grow through the practice of Geek Therapy

No matter where you are in life, you are never alone. You will discover this through the relationship that we will build together. You are important and you matter, regardless of your story. I believe each person has the innate ability to foster his or her own growth, with the appropriate support and environment. My role is to listen empathically while providing a nonjudgmental environment so that you can begin or continue your personal journey.

I believe that each individual is capable of harnessing their own inner strengths to overcome various obstacles and life stressors. We will explore your current resources and work together to strengthen those, as well as, create new resources. My approach entails empowering you along your journey of insight and growth. Through collaboration and rapport, we can redefine your sense of self and shift from a place of surviving to thriving. Furthermore, I can utilize traditional talk-therapy, psychotherapeutic yoga, as well as, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

Life happens. With it comes anxiety, stress, trauma, frustration, and worry. These are a part of natural life experiences that you do not have to face alone. It has been an honor to begin my career working with military, first responders and their loved ones. Now I am here for you. I appreciate the courage it requires for you to take this difficult step toward your own well being. Coping with life stress is a struggle we all share. I am here to provide you with the tools to help construct your solution to the struggle so you can conquer it.

Psychological pain is real. It can motivate you to reach out for counseling, look within yourself and learn to deal with people in your life. The more you learn about yourself individually and within relationships, the more confidence and happiness you will achieve. I have been helping individuals, couples, families, and children for 25 years. I will listen and help you identify themes, patterns, and belief systems in your life that are causing you discomfort and pain. I will provide you with Information and knowledge to use outside of our sessions. Self knowledge will empower you!