Therapists in Pflugerville, TX

Natalie Lenard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 10 years of experience in counseling and mental health. Working with clients across all ages, she has assisted clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, academic struggles, dissociative disorders, family and relational problems, and stage of life hardships. Natalie graduated with a Master's degree in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Her degree included a focus on both School and Community Mental Health Counseling.

I believe there is always hope. Hope to reach balance. Hope to reach peace. Hope to heal. Hope to grow. With the help of a strong therapeutic relationship and appropriate interventions, I believe individuals can learn more about themselves through exploring past and present life occurrences. Within that process, present and future doubts, fears, or concerns can simultaneously be addressed.

I am a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in helping those struggling with all types of disordered eating. I earned my master’s degree in psychology from Midwestern State University. My background includes working with teenagers and adults in psychiatric hospitals and state correctional institutions. In these settings, I provided individual counseling services, therapeutic crisis management, and mental health groups focused on grief and loss, stress management, dialectical behavior techniques, and eating disorders.

I have been working with adolescents and parents in the school system for over 19 years as a school counselor, and have held my LPC license for over 14 years. I am an LPC supervisor. I enjoy working with adolescents, helping them to work through their issues, ranging from underachieving to relationship conflict (and everything in between). I also enjoy working with adults, helping them to understand their roles as parents so that they are better able to help support their children in a positive, healthy manner. In addition to parenting, I also provide marriage and family counseling.

Has your child has started behaving out of character leading you to wonder what they are going through? Perhaps they are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Play therapy offers an avenue to gain insight into what your child is struggling with and can help them gain confidence and explore their emotions in a safe environment where they can freely express themselves. I strive to build a therapeutic egalitarian relationship where we work together in order to help resolve the issues you and your family could be struggling with.

Feeling overwhelmed or lonely? Let's embark on a journey towards peace and harmony. Together, we'll untangle your trauma, enrich your relationships and improve your quality of life. We'll use creative methods to enhance your mental health. You'll love experiencing healing through connection. My expertise lies in using creative & expressive techniques to significantly improve your mental health, daily life, communication, relationships and family dynamics. Experience a unique counseling style, distinct from traditional talk therapy. Visit www.evergreenjourneycounseling.com. Your best life starts now!

If you are reading this, it is likely that you are in need of some assistance in navigating your less than perfect mental health. The journey to heal your mental health is a hard one, and I am proud of you for making it this far. My goal for therapy is to build a connection with you that is a deep relationship; one I do not take for granted. I listen attentively and I am nonjudgmental, allowing you to safely talk about your concerns. I offer supportive and caring therapy in a safe environment. I utilize a person-centered, strengths based approach with a strong emphasis on trauma, to help you reach your therapy goals.

Through my experience and training I have developed effective and eclectic skills which will give you insight into what is behind your feelings and behaviors. Through this insight-oriented process, together we can identify and nurture the kind of personal change that will make your therapy successful. This is as true for children and teenagers as it is for adults although the path with young people is less insight-oriented and more experiential. As a very qualified and experienced therapist, I have the skill set needed to achieve the changes you are looking for no matter what your age.

I believe people are more than their issues and problems. Finding a therapist that fits can be a daunting task if you have problems with adjustment, grief, anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, identity issues, and/or relationship issues. I'm a bilingual therapist that uses a strength-based approach to help the client reach their goals. I use an interpersonal and client-centered approach in a culturally sensitive framework and use humor when possible to help clients achieve goals.

As an educator, of 15 years, a licensed clinical social worker for 25 years, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD in adults, trauma and anger management, I have assisted hundreds of adults and couples in redesigning their lives and relationships. I prefer an eclectic approach, including CBT, trauma informed care and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques-also known as Tapping) within the therapy setting which is intended to empower you to think with intention, live by choice and unleash your own power.

You are the hero of your own tale; you are a warrior who can rescue yourself. Every warrior needs a tribe, people that are going to support them and rally around you in the darkest of times. Will you allow me to be part of your tribe? Therapy is about you, your freedom and the healing that occurs through self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning, and deepening one's insight. My role is to help you begin to think, feel, and understand yourself more deeply, empowering lasting change. My approach is a person-centered eclectic approach that fosters self-acceptance and empowerment. We will go at your pace, this is your journey.

"If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming." Goethe

Life is full of constant struggles and challenges that are impacted by our life experiences and current situations. My goal as a therapist is to work with you to process those experiences as well as to identify coping skills to help you achieve happiness. I work with a variety of populations and specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. My main area of focus is transitioning away from negative thought patterns leaving us feeling stuck. I have completed specialized trainings for EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and DBT. Evening appointments are available to accommodate work schedules.