Therapists in Madisonville, TX

As you have probably learned by now, life doesn't come with a road map. Life's journeys are uniquely individual! When you feel stuck, overwhelmed or seem to be going in circles, you've hit a boulder. Life transitions can be difficult, sometimes painful and tough to maneuver. They typically involve family relationships, career changes, peer interactions, or are related to loss, terminal illness, or caregiver responsibilities. Often, we experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, loneliness or fear; your not alone. Together, in a supportive, non-judgemental environment, we will explore and clarify these issues and underlying feelings.

Who really gets you? Not feeling heard or appreciated? Lonely? Time to be bold? Change is hard and can be scary, but we change by taking one small step. That takes courage. Asking for help is really okay. I offer a caring and safe space in which you get to explore your emotional needs, overcome limiting and perfectionistic beliefs, and create a vision for a richer and more meaningful life. My approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, non-authoritarian and respectful, and I take into consideration your relationships, family traditions, work life, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and social and sexual identities -- in short, your STORY!

As a clinician, I take great pride in treating my clients not as just a collection of diagnoses and symptoms but rather as a real person to be listened to and related to on a human to human level. I do my best to keep the administrative tasks at a minimum so we can focus on what’s most important; your healing and growth. In our work, you'll get a straightforward, no nonsense approach that keeps you, the person, at center stage.

Are you feeling down? Are there relationship issues in your life? Perhaps there's problems with your child, spouse, partner, family member or friend. There is a better way, and together we will find that way. I will work with you to meet your specific needs. I am licensed in NY, TX and FL.

I am passionate about helping individuals and families reach their unique, personal goals. I believe a client grows best when there is a positive therapeutic relationship built in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere. Those who want to build interpersonal insight, increase self-awareness, and are willing to implement new skills will benefit most from therapy. The ability to visualize their desired outcome is an important part of the therapeutic journey for clients and is key in the redevelopment of their personal identity.

Whether one seeks relief from anxiety, trauma, relational impasses, or life disillusionment, therapy can help. It is unfortunate that insufficiently engaged approaches to therapy, prohibitive rates, and the unconscionable reluctance of most clinicians to accept insurance fail so many clients, who in good faith seek to discover a healing of heart and mind. As a psychodynamic therapist, I view my role as an empathic change agent employed to help bring about a fuller knowledge of self and a more liberated experience of life and relationship. I also supervise highly promising interns from NWU available for as low as $15-30 per session.

Dr. David Pulley "Dr. Dave" earned his bachelor's in psychology from Howard University in DC and obtained both his Master's and Doctorate from Chestnut Hill College in PA. His Doctorate degree is in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy and a specialization in the subject of Soul Mates. As a result, he is known as an expert on soul mates and a pioneer of some of the clinically based models and theories on the subject. Dr. Pulley has created a team of clinical consultants (Tender Loving Care Clinical Consultations) who provide psychologically based consultative support for their client base.

As past Chief of Allied Staff of a inpatient psychiatric hospital plus 20+ years of private practice, I provide a strong base of clinical skill and experience for all my clients. Through building improved perception, insight,and judgment supported by the accepting psychotherapeutic relationship, my goal is to enable clients to effect positive change in their lives through awareness and resolution of issues. My practice focuses on the family as well as individual behavioral/emotional problems of children, through Play Therapy, and adolescents and adults. I believe every individual has internal resources to resolve conflict with support and guidance.

Whatever your reasons for finding a therapist, I am glad that you have taken this step. As a client-centered therapist, I believe that you are a unique individual, and will make it my goal to help you live your best life. It is not my job to tell you what to do but to provide a safe, comfortable space in which we will work together to navigate your journey. We will use evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-based techniques to work on your goals.

My approach to therapy is meeting the individual needs of each client through a supportive and collaborative working relationship. I prefer a client-centered therapeutic approach, which puts the client first. I also adapt additional therapeutic theories and techniques best fit for the individual.

Mental health challenges or relationship problems, are experiences that can affect your ability to cope effectively. The joy of living a healthy life and maintaining healthy relationships, are very much achievable or attainable. The journey to get there consists of moments that are experienced through the support and guidance of psychotherapy. Participation in psychotherapy is a self-empowering decision and shows your willingness for change through growth.

Dr. Gonzalez and his associates treat adults, adolescents, children, and families who have a wide range of presenting problems. We have particular interests in eating disorders, relationship issues, including couples therapy, mood disorders, anxiety, sexual dysfunction and addiction, ADHD, LGBT issues, testing and evaluations for INS. We also have specialized training, experience, and interests in the treatment of children with behavior problems and families disrupted by divorce. All services are available in English or Spanish.

Are you a high achiever with great potential who has been limited by low self-worth and fear of failure? Do you feel lost trying to find purpose in what seems like a purposeless existence? I can help you tap into your highest potential so you can live a life aligned with who you are. I have worked in various settings within the helping field since 2012. I have worked in a psychological research lab, clinical neuropsychology practice, dual diagnosis treatment centers, a behavioral health hospital and private practice. Additionally, I studied women’s spirituality and healing through ancient traditions and rituals for 4 years.

Have you been lacking the support you need, support without judgement or criticism, and the support you likely have not gotten in the past? I work with my clients using my whole heart as you are likely seeking help due to suffering from adverse childhood experiences, large or small, that continue to impact you today. Trauma rears itself in our daily lives. It becomes the template to which we experience the world. You no longer have to live that way. Let me walk with you.

Feeling stuck in your relationships despite success elsewhere? As a big-vision individual, you're constantly evolving, yet overthinking keeps you from connecting. Sound familiar? Let's break free from this cycle together. Join me on a journey to unlock your potential and cultivate meaningful connections.

A goal of therapy is to achieve hope, happiness, and to have an optimistic outlook on the future as well as practicing self-love/care. Life can be unfair at times, and can include family disagreements, work problems and feelings of “I can’t do all this anymore” or “I am so overwhelmed.” I hope to help clients strengthen your coping skills, mindfulness, ways to move through life struggles and navigate relationships. Clients will enter into a therapeutic environment that is non-judgmental and full of hope. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Less than 16% of therapists in Texas are male, which may very well be why so many men don’t go to therapy. I specialize in men’s issues including fatherhood, life transitions and stigma. Additionally, families often need support when raising their children. I work with families and children through difficult transitional times, such as grief, school anxiety, college transitions, and family communication.

I believe healing and thriving are rooted in feeling safely connected. I am dedicated to creating a supportive space where you can navigate difficult emotions and gain insight into your challenges. I provide a collaborative and culturally sensitive approach that integrates evidence-based modalities, including attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed therapy.

Therapy is a powerful way of changing unhelpful patterns in our life and engaging in the process can help ease the dilemma of feeling stuck. In my work with clients I practice from a humanistic approach to understanding the person seeking treatment. My aim is to create connection through understanding and safety within the parameters of a secure therapeutic relationship to help stabilize crisis and facilitate emotional growth. I work with teens and adults, at different stages of development to help gain skills and insight into how internal conflicts may be playing out in life and relationships.