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Christy Copeland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Longview, TX 75604
You deserve to be mentally and emotionally well. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment whether through individual, couples, or family counseling, as you work toward self-compassion, healing, confidence, and wholeness as an individual and within relationships. I am openminded, warm, friendly, and provide a direct approach with compassion and empathy.
You deserve to be mentally and emotionally well. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment whether through individual, couples, or family counseling, as you work toward self-compassion, healing, confidence, and wholeness as an individual and within relationships. I am openminded, warm, friendly, and provide a direct approach with compassion and empathy.
(903) 546-7061 View (903) 546-7061
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Rubyth R Tirado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longview, TX 75601  (Online Only)
I grew up in East Texas and in my free time, I enjoy walking, hiking, and spending time with my family.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I assist children, adolescents, and adults working through complex trauma, shame, anxiety, and other disturbances. I utilize a variety of methods, aimed to help you heal, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, HeartMath, TF-CBT, EFT Tapping, and Sand Tray. You can expect a genuine experience that goes beyond traditional talk therapy, giving you the confidence to be yourself again.
I grew up in East Texas and in my free time, I enjoy walking, hiking, and spending time with my family.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I assist children, adolescents, and adults working through complex trauma, shame, anxiety, and other disturbances. I utilize a variety of methods, aimed to help you heal, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, HeartMath, TF-CBT, EFT Tapping, and Sand Tray. You can expect a genuine experience that goes beyond traditional talk therapy, giving you the confidence to be yourself again.
(430) 234-5182 View (430) 234-5182
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Brooke Butler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, LMFT, Assoc
Verified Verified
Longview, TX 75605
Life can be challenging and sometimes the weight of it all can seem heavy! As a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I am passionate about fostering positive transformations both individually and within relationships. With a client-driven approach, I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can explore, understand, and strengthen their connections. Acknowledging the need for help and reaching out can be intimidating. My goal is to make this part of your journey as comfortable as possible.
Life can be challenging and sometimes the weight of it all can seem heavy! As a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I am passionate about fostering positive transformations both individually and within relationships. With a client-driven approach, I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can explore, understand, and strengthen their connections. Acknowledging the need for help and reaching out can be intimidating. My goal is to make this part of your journey as comfortable as possible.
(430) 243-4440 View (430) 243-4440
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Don Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Longview, TX 75605
It is time for you start being the person you were meant to be. There may be many things that prevent you from getting where you want. However, it's time to start prioritizing your own self-care and live your life to its true potential. Our relationships and our self-perceptions can easily become distorted. We must often take a step back to look forward to the next chapter to get the things we want in life.
It is time for you start being the person you were meant to be. There may be many things that prevent you from getting where you want. However, it's time to start prioritizing your own self-care and live your life to its true potential. Our relationships and our self-perceptions can easily become distorted. We must often take a step back to look forward to the next chapter to get the things we want in life.
(430) 220-1587 View (430) 220-1587
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Dr. Jeffrey C Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Longview, TX 75602
In my setting, I provide an array of psychotherapy, ranging from depression, marriage problems, anger mismanagement, couples therapy, bipolar, and Spiritual therapy. My services are to all populations ranging from 3-99 years of age.
In my setting, I provide an array of psychotherapy, ranging from depression, marriage problems, anger mismanagement, couples therapy, bipolar, and Spiritual therapy. My services are to all populations ranging from 3-99 years of age.
(903) 294-4446 View (903) 294-4446
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Katherine Barrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longview, TX 75601
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and call East Texas home. As a therapist specializing in trauma, I understand the immense courage it takes to seek support. My journey in this field has been deeply rooted in compassion, empathy, and a commitment to helping individuals navigate through their pain towards healing and empowerment. Together, we will create a safe space where you can explore your emotions, experiences, and challenges without judgment. I'm honored to accompany you on your journey towards healing and growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and call East Texas home. As a therapist specializing in trauma, I understand the immense courage it takes to seek support. My journey in this field has been deeply rooted in compassion, empathy, and a commitment to helping individuals navigate through their pain towards healing and empowerment. Together, we will create a safe space where you can explore your emotions, experiences, and challenges without judgment. I'm honored to accompany you on your journey towards healing and growth.
(903) 296-3046 View (903) 296-3046
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WHOLE Counseling Pllc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Longview, TX 75601
We live in a world with set ideals and standards that weigh heavily on us pressing insurmountable expectations that we simply cannot meet. We also live with our own selves and our own minds putting the same demanding and unforgiving pressure on us. So, how might we break free into weightless grace? A jumping off point is beginning with “a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart" (Psalm 51:17). Our brokenness may range from depression, anxiety, grief, bitterness, addictions, shame, mental and emotional anguish and instability and are brought on by different variables such as trauma and attempting to shoulder this weight alone.
We live in a world with set ideals and standards that weigh heavily on us pressing insurmountable expectations that we simply cannot meet. We also live with our own selves and our own minds putting the same demanding and unforgiving pressure on us. So, how might we break free into weightless grace? A jumping off point is beginning with “a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart" (Psalm 51:17). Our brokenness may range from depression, anxiety, grief, bitterness, addictions, shame, mental and emotional anguish and instability and are brought on by different variables such as trauma and attempting to shoulder this weight alone.
(430) 246-4518 View (430) 246-4518
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Sara Noble, WHOLE Counseling Pllc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longview, TX 75601
One day I was asked if I could have any superpower, what would it be and why? I replied, “The power of healing. If I could take away other people’s burdens, then I feel that I have done what is desperately needed for the world.” In a world full of suffering and pain, we all seek to be seen and have our voices heard. However, finding someone you can trust and open up to can be difficult. This broken world is hard to not give up on, but I am here to tell you that you are not alone. I want to walk with you through your journey and help see you through it. Life can throw many trials our way, but you do not have to navigate it alone.
One day I was asked if I could have any superpower, what would it be and why? I replied, “The power of healing. If I could take away other people’s burdens, then I feel that I have done what is desperately needed for the world.” In a world full of suffering and pain, we all seek to be seen and have our voices heard. However, finding someone you can trust and open up to can be difficult. This broken world is hard to not give up on, but I am here to tell you that you are not alone. I want to walk with you through your journey and help see you through it. Life can throw many trials our way, but you do not have to navigate it alone.
(903) 518-8750 View (903) 518-8750
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Travis M White
MA, PLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longview, TX 75601
We all desire to belong, feel loved, and to know purpose. We long to feel accepted and valued. But sometimes, the way we hold our experiences can lead us to hold onto fears and limiting beliefs about ourselves. Our inner self-talk can lead us to believe lies about ourselves and the world around us. This internal dysfunction can manifest itself in anxiety, depression, anger issues, addictions, and struggles in relationships and our work life. We have over 17 years of education, training, and a lifetime of our own struggles and victories. Let us journey alongside you towards a more fulfilling life of purpose, love, joy, and peace.
We all desire to belong, feel loved, and to know purpose. We long to feel accepted and valued. But sometimes, the way we hold our experiences can lead us to hold onto fears and limiting beliefs about ourselves. Our inner self-talk can lead us to believe lies about ourselves and the world around us. This internal dysfunction can manifest itself in anxiety, depression, anger issues, addictions, and struggles in relationships and our work life. We have over 17 years of education, training, and a lifetime of our own struggles and victories. Let us journey alongside you towards a more fulfilling life of purpose, love, joy, and peace.
(903) 225-6019 View (903) 225-6019

Online Therapists

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Dominique Spigner, LLC ®
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-S, EMDR-C, ADHD-C, NSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455  (Online Only)
I know that it is hard on you trying to face it all alone. Life transitions, the ups, and the downs can get the best of us. Do you carry trauma from your past? No matter how much progress you are making towards achieving your goals, you tend to feel stuck and can’t seem to weather the storm. I am here to tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel. Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep due to negative thoughts replaying in your head? Have you been stuck in a funk for a while, having feelings of sadness, withdrawing from family or friends, negative thoughts or feelings? There is support on the other end of your phone.
I know that it is hard on you trying to face it all alone. Life transitions, the ups, and the downs can get the best of us. Do you carry trauma from your past? No matter how much progress you are making towards achieving your goals, you tend to feel stuck and can’t seem to weather the storm. I am here to tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel. Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep due to negative thoughts replaying in your head? Have you been stuck in a funk for a while, having feelings of sadness, withdrawing from family or friends, negative thoughts or feelings? There is support on the other end of your phone.
(903) 205-9219 View (903) 205-9219
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Katherine Stanglin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75703  (Online Only)
Becoming a parent often brings up a wide range of emotions. Sometimes it is the long awaited reward after struggling with infertility, or bearing the grief of miscarriage and loss. Sometimes it is the excitement of adding to a growing family. Sometimes it is the fear of reliving physical, emotional, or mental pain and hardship. Sometimes it is grappling with the societal and cultural expectations of parenting. The experiences that arise for parents during conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting deserve a space for specialized care and attention. This specialized care is what I offer in support of your goals.
Becoming a parent often brings up a wide range of emotions. Sometimes it is the long awaited reward after struggling with infertility, or bearing the grief of miscarriage and loss. Sometimes it is the excitement of adding to a growing family. Sometimes it is the fear of reliving physical, emotional, or mental pain and hardship. Sometimes it is grappling with the societal and cultural expectations of parenting. The experiences that arise for parents during conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting deserve a space for specialized care and attention. This specialized care is what I offer in support of your goals.
(430) 209-4882 View (430) 209-4882
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Cyndi Gamble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Lufkin, TX 75904
I am a trained CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteer; and, when not working or spending time with family, I love yoga.
With over 19 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services, my current practice strongly emphasizes providing therapeutic interventions for children with behavioral and emotional challenges, while also welcoming the opportunity to work with families, individuals and couples needing counseling services. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience in many elements of the mental health field. Some of those include clinical intake, general counseling, marital counseling, crisis intervention, crisis management, facilitating psychoeducational groups, and child behavior management.
I am a trained CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteer; and, when not working or spending time with family, I love yoga.
With over 19 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services, my current practice strongly emphasizes providing therapeutic interventions for children with behavioral and emotional challenges, while also welcoming the opportunity to work with families, individuals and couples needing counseling services. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience in many elements of the mental health field. Some of those include clinical intake, general counseling, marital counseling, crisis intervention, crisis management, facilitating psychoeducational groups, and child behavior management.
(936) 226-0363 View (936) 226-0363
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Carma Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mineola, TX 75773
Specialty areas include: anger management, anxiety, career choices, depression, divorce, family conflict, grief and loss, academic counseling, self esteem, and stress.
Counseling is about working together in a nonjudgmental and caring environment to meet your goals, bring balance back into your life, and help you harness your own abilities in the healing process. I believe in empowering you to lead and guide your own personal growth within an accepting and trusting counseling relationship. I understand that every person is an individual, with specific emotional issues, life views and wants. I focus on how you are experiencing life in the present moment and what we can do together to provide self exploration, self understanding, and an avenue of balance along your life path.
Specialty areas include: anger management, anxiety, career choices, depression, divorce, family conflict, grief and loss, academic counseling, self esteem, and stress.
Counseling is about working together in a nonjudgmental and caring environment to meet your goals, bring balance back into your life, and help you harness your own abilities in the healing process. I believe in empowering you to lead and guide your own personal growth within an accepting and trusting counseling relationship. I understand that every person is an individual, with specific emotional issues, life views and wants. I focus on how you are experiencing life in the present moment and what we can do together to provide self exploration, self understanding, and an avenue of balance along your life path.
(972) 200-4798 View (972) 200-4798
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Kathy Stringfellow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EdD
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
I have experience with individual counseling, family counseling, group therapy, and play therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. I seek to assist kids, adolescents, individuals, and families to resolve or better cope with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relational or social problems, parenting issues, divorce recovery, and trauma. My background includes working with children and adolescents in a school setting for the past 29 years, including working as a school counselor for the last eleven years. In addition to my work with children and adolescents, I obtained my LPC licensure, so that I was able to work with individuals and families as well, which I have done since 2016.
I have experience with individual counseling, family counseling, group therapy, and play therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. I seek to assist kids, adolescents, individuals, and families to resolve or better cope with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relational or social problems, parenting issues, divorce recovery, and trauma. My background includes working with children and adolescents in a school setting for the past 29 years, including working as a school counselor for the last eleven years. In addition to my work with children and adolescents, I obtained my LPC licensure, so that I was able to work with individuals and families as well, which I have done since 2016.
(903) 741-4494 View (903) 741-4494
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Ashlyn Royal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, YT 200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Texarkana, TX 75501  (Online Only)
If you, your child, adolescent, or family is in need of support, please call to schedule a FREE phone consultation.
First off, I would like to acknowledge how brave you are for taking the first steps towards positive change and growth. I understand everyone’s situation is unique, and this process can feel overwhelming. I subscribe to a holistic perspective of counseling and work with each person on an individual basis to focus on their own needs. Together we can create healthy coping skills, build self-esteem, and work to alleviate those stressful moments in your life. When given a safe, nonjudgmental environment, everyone has the power to be who they want to be, even when life feels out of control!
If you, your child, adolescent, or family is in need of support, please call to schedule a FREE phone consultation.
First off, I would like to acknowledge how brave you are for taking the first steps towards positive change and growth. I understand everyone’s situation is unique, and this process can feel overwhelming. I subscribe to a holistic perspective of counseling and work with each person on an individual basis to focus on their own needs. Together we can create healthy coping skills, build self-esteem, and work to alleviate those stressful moments in your life. When given a safe, nonjudgmental environment, everyone has the power to be who they want to be, even when life feels out of control!
(214) 225-9299 View (214) 225-9299
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N. Juliana Dewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Greenville, TX 75402  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of professional experience. My specialties include trauma and abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault, family conflicts, stress and anxiety, depression, identity development, multicultural concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of professional experience. My specialties include trauma and abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault, family conflicts, stress and anxiety, depression, identity development, multicultural concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
(903) 347-5799 View (903) 347-5799
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ADULTs & COUPLEs @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenville, TX 75401
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
(469) 273-1765 View (469) 273-1765
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Andrea Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Paris, TX 75460
Thank you for your interest in my psychological services. My educational background includes a Masters degree in Professional Counseling, and a Doctorate (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Paris, Texas with 10 years of experience practicing. I work with clients who are dealing with a wide range of concerns including Grief, Crisis Intervention, Trauma & Serious Illness, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety/Panic, Schizophrenia, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, family of origin concerns & exploration, & many other psychological & behavioral challenges.
Thank you for your interest in my psychological services. My educational background includes a Masters degree in Professional Counseling, and a Doctorate (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Paris, Texas with 10 years of experience practicing. I work with clients who are dealing with a wide range of concerns including Grief, Crisis Intervention, Trauma & Serious Illness, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety/Panic, Schizophrenia, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, family of origin concerns & exploration, & many other psychological & behavioral challenges.
(430) 209-3335 View (430) 209-3335
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Michelle Prado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126  (Online Only)
She has experience around anxiety, ADHD/ADD, child abuse, family violence, trauma, crisis intervention, medical issues, aging concerns, grief and loss, and depression.
Michelle Prado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington. Michelle is warm, compassionate and non-judgmental. She enjoys creating a safe place for clients to navigate and explore life’s challenges. Michelle truly enjoys helping people discover and align their lives with their authentic selves. She uses a diversified approach specific to the needs of each client and can affect positive change and growth.
She has experience around anxiety, ADHD/ADD, child abuse, family violence, trauma, crisis intervention, medical issues, aging concerns, grief and loss, and depression.
Michelle Prado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington. Michelle is warm, compassionate and non-judgmental. She enjoys creating a safe place for clients to navigate and explore life’s challenges. Michelle truly enjoys helping people discover and align their lives with their authentic selves. She uses a diversified approach specific to the needs of each client and can affect positive change and growth.
(469) 515-8179 View (469) 515-8179
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Maria Coppersmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
Warmest greetings! My practice focuses on helping clients achieve a better understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and needs, in order to gain greater clarity and direction in their lives. I work with depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, life transitions, grief & loss, end-of-life concerns, caregiver burnout, and I offer relationship, parenting, spiritual, and career guidance. First, we form a respectful & nurturing relationship; then, we work together to identify & address your needs. I do not "fix" anyone, or tell clients what their decisions & goals should be. See my website at www.realitybasedtherapy.com
Warmest greetings! My practice focuses on helping clients achieve a better understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and needs, in order to gain greater clarity and direction in their lives. I work with depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, life transitions, grief & loss, end-of-life concerns, caregiver burnout, and I offer relationship, parenting, spiritual, and career guidance. First, we form a respectful & nurturing relationship; then, we work together to identify & address your needs. I do not "fix" anyone, or tell clients what their decisions & goals should be. See my website at www.realitybasedtherapy.com
(903) 608-6808 View (903) 608-6808
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.