Therapists in Salado, TX

Testing for purpose is my specialty. Evaluation for accommodations for the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, FINRA, Bar Exams and other professional evaluations. Disability examination for SSI and SSDI, Mental capacities testing for older or disabled persons for Guardianship. In addition, I am also an experienced psychotherapist with training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Insight-oriented, and I also use Gestalt and Internal Family Systems methods, working with you to embrace your gifts and differences and create meaning for a valued life.

Change is inevitable. Pain is probable. Suffering is optional. Many of us already have the strength to manage change but need a little help finding the courage and confidence. That is why I take a collaborative, flexible, transformational, dynamic, and strength-based approach to empower clients to face life’s circumstances. I could help equip you with just tools to tackle your personal and professional obstacles or I can work alongside you and through dialogue help you to develop your own tools for long term sustainable strategies and an independent and purposeful life.

Men have never lost the desire to explore. This desire frequently leads men to seek alternative ways to navigate the spinning world around them, including their own potential. Chances are, if you’re exploring this website, you’re feeling a disconnect between the life you envision and what you’re actually experiencing. And you’ve realized this disconnect shows up in the form of emotional distress, up and down relationships, and/or doubt about where your life is taking you. Maybe it's time to consider a new road map.

Feelings of hopelessness and anxiety can become paralyzing, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. It’s easy to resort to unhealthy thoughts and behaviors to cope with life’s endless challenges. Are you using drugs, alcohol, shopping or food to avoid your fears and emotions? Are you drowning in the should haves and what if’s? I work with clients pre-teen and up who are looking for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, codependency, stress, relationships, sleep disorders, work/life balance and life transitions. I also specialize in working with military-connected clients, first responders and their family members.

My areas of specialty include first responder PTSD, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety/depression, relationship discord, and mindfulness. I am EMDR trained and have extensive experience utilizing EMDR to resolve trauma associated with first responder experiences, accidents, grief/loss, military combat, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and more. My work, as well as my personal life, is grounded in mindfulness. When we train our attention to stay in the present moment, we become much more aware of the stories we tell ourselves and how much suffering we experience as a result.

Are you a woman that has recently experienced loss and heartache, and is struggling to pick up the pieces of your heart and your life? Do you feel like you are "called" to more; however, feel like you are "stuck" or in a transition where you are unclear about your identity, purpose, and path? You are here because you are want something real and deep; you want passion and you are refusing to settle for the ordinary. Perhaps you have been shamed into thinking something is wrong with you. Your heart has been longing for healing and transformation that brings you closer to your full, authentic, and integrated self.

Did you think you had this handled but it keeps coming up? Learning new coping strategies to change your behavior is often temporary but there is a better solution - change your brain. Recent research shows that the brain is flexible, it changed as you adapted to traumatic events and it can change again to recover original potentials. You can change your history.

Have you found yourself caught in a cycle of thinking that you aren't capable or that things won't improve? Do you experience intense anxiety, feel on edge or worry what others think about you? Do relationship challenges leave you feeling isolated or misunderstood? Together, we'll analyze your situation and take easy practical steps towards improving your life. I am a solution-oriented therapist who primarily uses a new form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TEAM-CBT. I also offer EMDR . In addition to private practice, I am a Texas board approved clinical supervisor, and am currently accepting LMSWs seeking supervision.

I believe that we are influenced by social and biological forces, but our life is not fixed because of them. Together we will explore and discover skills and a mindset to cope, resolve, and/or transition into the new chapter that waits. Through our work together, my hope is that you will find meaning and grow from there, not allowing fences that others – or ones you have placed around yourself - to hold you back.

Do you feel like you swing between constant worry and overthinking to periods of extreme exhaustion, numbness, and shutdown? For many of us, this state of constant survival has become part of our daily lives. For valid reasons, we can become masters at under or over-responding to our body’s distress signals. If you are reading this, you are already becoming aware this is an unsustainable relationship. You know on a deeper level it is time to make changes that lead to a life beyond survival. I help individuals understand the connection between their bodies, emotions, beliefs and how each influence overall wellbeing.

Are you living with a constant feeling of being unfulfilled? Questioning what's wrong and what to do about it? Are you feeling stuck with no clear path forward? Perhaps you've been experiencing a desire for something that you struggle to identify. With a restless mind and sleepless nights you can't seem to find much joy in any given day. Maybe, you're attempting to fill your life with anything to break through the emptiness of life. The start of the journey towards healing, for some, can leave you feeling utterly overwhelmed and uncertain how to start. For others, you're needing someone to join you on a journey that's already begun.

As human beings, we are hard-wired for two things: to survive and to connect. I whole-heartedly believe that in order to survive (and thrive!) in life, we need connection. We all want to feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted; these are the basic ingredients in order for us to feel safe in our relationships, and what I strive to bring to you as your therapist. I am equipped to support adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress, and parents facing behavioral and relational challenges with children under the age of 7. I also specialize in perinatal mental health and lactation.

Welcome! Whether you long for a greater self-awareness and freedom from self-defeating patterns or need support as you move through a difficult time, you are in the right place. Being able to slow down, express yourself, and face your fears, desires, regrets, and hopes is a healing and liberating experience. I consider therapy to be an engaging and collaborative process towards greater understanding of yourself, connecting to self-acceptance, experiencing freedom to be your real self, and making self-honoring choices. I don't rely on rigid formulaic approaches or quick fixes, rather, I honor the complexity of the human experience.

You're having an awakening and everything feels like it is crumbling around you. You're seeing things differently and through a new lens. You're feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. You're grieving your old life. You're fed up and done with old cycles. You feel it's the time for a massive change. It's time to heal, integrate and alchemize the shadows of your past. It's time to empower yourself and rewrite your story. It's time to finally show up for you by embodying your most authentic, unique self. You’re making a choice to transform your life now.

Meeting someone new maybe anxiety provoking, but starting therapy? That is truly a daunting task! You’ve made the first step by recognizing that maybe you should talk to someone. Now, all of these bios sound about the same. Which one to pick? How do you know which one will help you the most? You may be thinking, “oh, forget it, I just can’t make that decision right now.” Or, “I don’t want to sit for an hour and cry while I tell a total stranger my life’s story.” Or, “what if someone finds out that I’m not perfect. What if this person thinks I’m crazy and wants to lock me away forever?“ …

You're stressed and exhausted from all you have to face. You’ve been following the same pattern with relief and progress out of reach. Maybe you believe a fresh perspective will get you closer to the shift you're needing. If you're ready for something different, therapy can give you a place to find your way. Yes, you're allowed to take a breath and get a fresh perspective so you can move forward instead of two steps back. You don't have to keep feeling broken; humans need connection in order to heal. I'm honored to witness your story, dig alongside you for solutions, and hold space as you reconnect with your vision, and values.

Currently accepting new clients. I work with questioning or late identified "high masking" Autistic or ADHDer adult clients in Texas and most states in the US via online individual & group therapy, from a strengths-based and neurodivergent affirming approach. I also specialize in helping those who have experienced narcissistic abuse. I offer optional readings each session that I select especially for you and your current concerns, at no extra cost. I only conduct therapy and do not provide formal autism, ADHD, or other types of reports/letters/evaluations.

Welcome. I am a psychotherapist and yoga teacher with over 15 years of experience and training in trauma, grief, the human-animal bond, and body-mind-spirit wellness. My specialties are grief and loss (including pet loss), anxiety, depression, trauma, and people who consider themselves highly sensitive. My approach resonates with people who are intuitive, empathetic and crave a deeper, relational, and more intuitive approach to psychotherapy and healing.

Are you feeling stressed or anxious, or can't quiet your mind? Or kind of stuck, even though you've tried different things? I have 30 years of experience helping people like you find relief from anxiety, stress and worry, and get clarity about next steps in your life. We all get stuck sometimes. If you're ready for relief, more true control and inner freedom, contact me for a free 15 minute phone consult to talk about what emotional freedom can mean for you and your life.