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Ashten Gallagher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
Waitlist for new clients
I also rely on family systems and attachment theories to strengthen relationships.
When you go through something in your life that changes the way you view yourself, others, and your beliefs about the world, it can feel traumatic. I'm a trauma specialist, so I'm here to hold a safe space for you to work through some of the life defining moments you've experienced. I'm here to help you make meaning of what you've gone through, and go from simply surviving to thriving. We can be structured in routine or change approach often, and decide between in-person, telehealth, or a mix. It's your call.
I also rely on family systems and attachment theories to strengthen relationships.
When you go through something in your life that changes the way you view yourself, others, and your beliefs about the world, it can feel traumatic. I'm a trauma specialist, so I'm here to hold a safe space for you to work through some of the life defining moments you've experienced. I'm here to help you make meaning of what you've gone through, and go from simply surviving to thriving. We can be structured in routine or change approach often, and decide between in-person, telehealth, or a mix. It's your call.
(254) 454-4457 View (254) 454-4457
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Katherine Northam - Monarch Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
My passion is in working with children and adolescents above the age of 5 and their families. I enjoy supporting youth struggling with anxiety, depression, identity, peer relationships, self-esteem, and social and family issues. I am skilled at connecting with children and adolescents through their individual interests and quickly build strong therapeutic relationships. I believe that the therapeutic experience is a truly magical adventure and love utilizing different methods related to play and expressive arts.
My passion is in working with children and adolescents above the age of 5 and their families. I enjoy supporting youth struggling with anxiety, depression, identity, peer relationships, self-esteem, and social and family issues. I am skilled at connecting with children and adolescents through their individual interests and quickly build strong therapeutic relationships. I believe that the therapeutic experience is a truly magical adventure and love utilizing different methods related to play and expressive arts.
(254) 503-5340 View (254) 503-5340
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Dwayne Frei, Frei Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
For 26 years I have helped adults, college students, teens, and children to quickly discover or rediscover joy and peace in life. I specialize in relationship issues, stress, anger management, anxiety, and loss. With children/teens, I help with ADHD, impulse control, and behavioral conflict at school and home. Together, we create a safe place where we work together to find better ways to create a better life for you and your family. Relationships are complicated and the stress of life can be overwhelming. We all need someone to help us make sense of our current situation. Problems can add up. Let me help make life good again.
For 26 years I have helped adults, college students, teens, and children to quickly discover or rediscover joy and peace in life. I specialize in relationship issues, stress, anger management, anxiety, and loss. With children/teens, I help with ADHD, impulse control, and behavioral conflict at school and home. Together, we create a safe place where we work together to find better ways to create a better life for you and your family. Relationships are complicated and the stress of life can be overwhelming. We all need someone to help us make sense of our current situation. Problems can add up. Let me help make life good again.
(254) 236-3479 View (254) 236-3479
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Nikita Tate-Casanova
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
I worked with clients who dealing with anxiety, depression, childhood/adult trauma, rumination, couple/marriage issues, family systems issues, military life issues, etc.
Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova is an LMFT practicing for over 10 years. She uses several therapeutic techniques dependent upon clients’ needs, including CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Positive Psychology. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families across the life span. Nikita has worked in private practice, church settings, inpatient acute/residential treatment programs, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs. She believes in holistic wellness that focuses on clients’ mental health improvement, somatic relief, spiritual connectivity, and positive self-image.
I worked with clients who dealing with anxiety, depression, childhood/adult trauma, rumination, couple/marriage issues, family systems issues, military life issues, etc.
Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova is an LMFT practicing for over 10 years. She uses several therapeutic techniques dependent upon clients’ needs, including CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Positive Psychology. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families across the life span. Nikita has worked in private practice, church settings, inpatient acute/residential treatment programs, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs. She believes in holistic wellness that focuses on clients’ mental health improvement, somatic relief, spiritual connectivity, and positive self-image.
(254) 277-6501 View (254) 277-6501
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Cherica Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
My name is Ms. Cherica Allen, but you can call me “Cher.” I am a licensed professional therapist and licensed family therapist associate in the State of Texas. I have over 15 years of experience in working with adolescents, relationship issues, family conflict, depression/anxiety disorders, traumatic experiences, and substance use disorders. The best therapeutic approach is the relationship that I have with you, there are many modalities, but I believe that you have the “tools” necessary to transform your “struggles into triumphs.” My therapeutic approach is uniquely tailored to your needs.
My name is Ms. Cherica Allen, but you can call me “Cher.” I am a licensed professional therapist and licensed family therapist associate in the State of Texas. I have over 15 years of experience in working with adolescents, relationship issues, family conflict, depression/anxiety disorders, traumatic experiences, and substance use disorders. The best therapeutic approach is the relationship that I have with you, there are many modalities, but I believe that you have the “tools” necessary to transform your “struggles into triumphs.” My therapeutic approach is uniquely tailored to your needs.
(956) 446-0728 View (956) 446-0728
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Brandin M Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
Brandin’s prior experience at the Spokane Veterans Center and Whitworth Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic focused on working with couples, families, and individuals struggling with histories of PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, isolation, marital conflict, and those readjusting after military service.
Brandin’s prior experience at the Spokane Veterans Center and Whitworth Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic focused on working with couples, families, and individuals struggling with histories of PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, isolation, marital conflict, and those readjusting after military service.
(254) 277-1651 View (254) 277-1651
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Shayla Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
If your goal is to be free of emotional pain, able to deal with life on life's terms, and to find meaning/purpose in work, family, friendships, spirituality, and all other life areas, let’s start your journey today.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. Are you struggling with navigating life and its challenges? From parenting, relationships and social stressors, a series of mental, physical, emotional, developmental, and social changes have been happening that can be simultaneously beautiful and challenging. Such changes often unfold within a system that doesn’t necessarily support your feelings and thoughts. As a mindfulness-based psychotherapist, I work toward creating a warm, supportive, and welcoming environment where healing and growth are encouraged.
If your goal is to be free of emotional pain, able to deal with life on life's terms, and to find meaning/purpose in work, family, friendships, spirituality, and all other life areas, let’s start your journey today.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. Are you struggling with navigating life and its challenges? From parenting, relationships and social stressors, a series of mental, physical, emotional, developmental, and social changes have been happening that can be simultaneously beautiful and challenging. Such changes often unfold within a system that doesn’t necessarily support your feelings and thoughts. As a mindfulness-based psychotherapist, I work toward creating a warm, supportive, and welcoming environment where healing and growth are encouraged.
(737) 637-4428 View (737) 637-4428
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Mandi Newby
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
Are you concerned about your teen's self-esteem, family relationships, communication difficulties, feelings of disconnection, or struggles with emotions? As a licensed professional counselor with expertise in child development, over 24 years of experience working with children and adolescents and as a mother of three grown sons, I bring a deep understanding of the challenges parents face when seeking counseling services and the evolving struggles of our children in today’s world.
Are you concerned about your teen's self-esteem, family relationships, communication difficulties, feelings of disconnection, or struggles with emotions? As a licensed professional counselor with expertise in child development, over 24 years of experience working with children and adolescents and as a mother of three grown sons, I bring a deep understanding of the challenges parents face when seeking counseling services and the evolving struggles of our children in today’s world.
(254) 637-3474 View (254) 637-3474
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Amber S Cepeda
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
As a professional counselor, my focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults to navigate through their presenting challenges . I incorporate a spectrum of individual and family therapy in order to provide a comprehensive, familial treatment plan to reach the identified counseling goals. I have 15 years experience in the education system, consisting of ten years as a teacher and five years as a school counselor.
As a professional counselor, my focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults to navigate through their presenting challenges . I incorporate a spectrum of individual and family therapy in order to provide a comprehensive, familial treatment plan to reach the identified counseling goals. I have 15 years experience in the education system, consisting of ten years as a teacher and five years as a school counselor.
(254) 282-0704 View (254) 282-0704
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Teresa L. Adcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
My family and I have lived in the Central Texas area for many years. I am familiar with the local area, and coming from a military family, I was raised all over the country. I earned my Masters of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. I specialized in infant, child and adolescent mental health as well as clinical assessment. I have worked in many areas with varying populations such as: the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Evaluation Services at Fort Hood, Scott and White Hospital, Dialysis Clinics, and Veteran's Administration Hospital.
My family and I have lived in the Central Texas area for many years. I am familiar with the local area, and coming from a military family, I was raised all over the country. I earned my Masters of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. I specialized in infant, child and adolescent mental health as well as clinical assessment. I have worked in many areas with varying populations such as: the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Evaluation Services at Fort Hood, Scott and White Hospital, Dialysis Clinics, and Veteran's Administration Hospital.
(254) 870-1538 View (254) 870-1538
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Leo Mora
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, MSci, MSM, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
Waitlist for new clients
Are you experiencing difficulty in keeping and developing good, solid relationships with those you love? Has anyone in your family deployed to the Middle East only to return with some form of combat stress - and can't seem to shake it? Perhaps you or someone close is feeling anxious or depressed about life and can't seem to come out of it on their own. However, it is more than possible to get past those disturbing thoughts and feelings and enjoy life again. Person of faith? At your request, I can also offer a spiritual perspective along with a warm, personable approach.
Are you experiencing difficulty in keeping and developing good, solid relationships with those you love? Has anyone in your family deployed to the Middle East only to return with some form of combat stress - and can't seem to shake it? Perhaps you or someone close is feeling anxious or depressed about life and can't seem to come out of it on their own. However, it is more than possible to get past those disturbing thoughts and feelings and enjoy life again. Person of faith? At your request, I can also offer a spiritual perspective along with a warm, personable approach.
(254) 791-5614 View (254) 791-5614
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Dr. Latisha D. Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
My goal is to unveil your potential and what you have been looking for within yourself and help you and/or your family narrate a better, more positive, fulfilling, and sustaining story.
Change is inevitable, and with it emerges multiple experiences that shape your course as you transition through life. But know this, you have a choice in who is writing your story and what it says to you and those around you. I am Latisha Wilson and I find that it takes a bold and courageous person to ask for help. Let me take this time to welcome and congratulate you on taking the first step towards taking control of your life. You may be facing internal struggles, dysfunctional relationships, unhealthy thoughts, anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, or misleading behavioral patterns.
My goal is to unveil your potential and what you have been looking for within yourself and help you and/or your family narrate a better, more positive, fulfilling, and sustaining story.
Change is inevitable, and with it emerges multiple experiences that shape your course as you transition through life. But know this, you have a choice in who is writing your story and what it says to you and those around you. I am Latisha Wilson and I find that it takes a bold and courageous person to ask for help. Let me take this time to welcome and congratulate you on taking the first step towards taking control of your life. You may be facing internal struggles, dysfunctional relationships, unhealthy thoughts, anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, or misleading behavioral patterns.
(254) 400-2989 View (254) 400-2989
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Beverly R Travis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
Travis has extensive experience in emotional and behavioral issues, PTSD, grief and loss ,family issues, relationship issues,and parenting techniques.
A problem solving approach is used to assist clients in exploring factors that may contribute to the identified issues. A whole person approach is used that encompasses one's emotional, mental, physical and spiritual circumstances. Respect and understanding is paramount to the development of a productive, healing clinical relationship. Ms. Travis offers a variety of techniques to help clients achieve insights, make changes, overcome obstacles, and gain balance in their lives. Ms. Travis has a background in medical social work which adds to the whole person approach.
Travis has extensive experience in emotional and behavioral issues, PTSD, grief and loss ,family issues, relationship issues,and parenting techniques.
A problem solving approach is used to assist clients in exploring factors that may contribute to the identified issues. A whole person approach is used that encompasses one's emotional, mental, physical and spiritual circumstances. Respect and understanding is paramount to the development of a productive, healing clinical relationship. Ms. Travis offers a variety of techniques to help clients achieve insights, make changes, overcome obstacles, and gain balance in their lives. Ms. Travis has a background in medical social work which adds to the whole person approach.
(254) 638-3173 View (254) 638-3173
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Gardner Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CCH
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in the power of family systems.
If you feel stuck but yearn to break through to a new you, then call me. If you are in a dead end relationship searching to reconnect, then call me. If you are sad or anxious but know deep down inside that you can do better, then call me. I believe that every single person has the right to be happy and has a purpose to fulfill in life. I love talking to people and helping them find their own distinct pathway to happiness and fulfillment. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Training, and Hypnosis to help you discover how wonderful life can be. My specialty is teaching clients to create the mind-body connection.
I believe in the power of family systems.
If you feel stuck but yearn to break through to a new you, then call me. If you are in a dead end relationship searching to reconnect, then call me. If you are sad or anxious but know deep down inside that you can do better, then call me. I believe that every single person has the right to be happy and has a purpose to fulfill in life. I love talking to people and helping them find their own distinct pathway to happiness and fulfillment. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Training, and Hypnosis to help you discover how wonderful life can be. My specialty is teaching clients to create the mind-body connection.
(254) 859-6050 View (254) 859-6050
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Yellow Ribbon Counseling PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTS, LPCS, RPTS, EMDR AC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
Yellow Ribbon Counseling specializes in play therapy, family therapy, and trauma informed therapies (EMDR, TF-CBT and CPT). Our clinical team is made up of Registered Play Therapist, EMDR Certified/trained and Gottman trained clinicians. We provide treatment in a variety of areas to include: attachment ruptures, grief & loss issues, parent-child relationships, child and sexual abuse, blended family issues, domestic violence, military related transitional stress, reintegration, ADHD, PTSD, couples/marital issues, perinatal issues and inter-generational family trauma.
Yellow Ribbon Counseling specializes in play therapy, family therapy, and trauma informed therapies (EMDR, TF-CBT and CPT). Our clinical team is made up of Registered Play Therapist, EMDR Certified/trained and Gottman trained clinicians. We provide treatment in a variety of areas to include: attachment ruptures, grief & loss issues, parent-child relationships, child and sexual abuse, blended family issues, domestic violence, military related transitional stress, reintegration, ADHD, PTSD, couples/marital issues, perinatal issues and inter-generational family trauma.
(254) 870-8119 View (254) 870-8119
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Michael De Leon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A, LPC-A, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
We strive to better our lives, our relationships, or our families (or all three!). Sometimes, we just need a little help. That is what I want to offer you: a little help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Associate, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. I love working with individuals, couples, families and children who are ready to undertake a journey of growth.
We strive to better our lives, our relationships, or our families (or all three!). Sometimes, we just need a little help. That is what I want to offer you: a little help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Associate, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. I love working with individuals, couples, families and children who are ready to undertake a journey of growth.
(254) 347-2188 View (254) 347-2188
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Valerie J Vineyard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502  (Online Only)
I have specific interest in working with individuals who struggle with the challenges experienced being a member in a blended family, a family of addictions, and with grandparents who are primary caretakers of grandchildren.
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, confused, powerless, helpless to control life issues, a healthy first step toward realizing positive change in your life, is to invest in therapy. By discovering your strengths, gifts, and unique perception, we can begin utilizing these attributes toward effective thoughtful problem solving and decision making behaviors.
I have specific interest in working with individuals who struggle with the challenges experienced being a member in a blended family, a family of addictions, and with grandparents who are primary caretakers of grandchildren.
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, confused, powerless, helpless to control life issues, a healthy first step toward realizing positive change in your life, is to invest in therapy. By discovering your strengths, gifts, and unique perception, we can begin utilizing these attributes toward effective thoughtful problem solving and decision making behaviors.
(210) 879-6713 View (210) 879-6713
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Evelyn Dillman Counseling/True Path LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temple, TX 76502
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in relationship issues, affair recovery, stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Everyone experiences life differently and from their experiences, gain strengths. My goal is to help build on your strengths along your mental wellness journey . I work with high-conflict couples, individuals, adolescents, and families. The focus of my practice is relational wellness, anger management issues, couple conflict, affair recovery/infidelity, PTSD, anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, OCD and addictions. I have an integrative therapeutic approach that includes Client Centered, Solution Focused, Emotionally Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with high conflict issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in relationship issues, affair recovery, stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Everyone experiences life differently and from their experiences, gain strengths. My goal is to help build on your strengths along your mental wellness journey . I work with high-conflict couples, individuals, adolescents, and families. The focus of my practice is relational wellness, anger management issues, couple conflict, affair recovery/infidelity, PTSD, anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, OCD and addictions. I have an integrative therapeutic approach that includes Client Centered, Solution Focused, Emotionally Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with high conflict issues.
(903) 201-1283 View (903) 201-1283
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Lanessa Allman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a focus is to help individuals heal and become aware of their inner strengths. I help to achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan all with confidentiality. I believe that healing starts when an individual is allowed to be heard and therefore I work hard to be an empathetic support for clients to work towards their healing, discover their strengths, and help find an authentic connection with themselves and others. I am currently taking new clients for virtual appointments.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a focus is to help individuals heal and become aware of their inner strengths. I help to achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan all with confidentiality. I believe that healing starts when an individual is allowed to be heard and therefore I work hard to be an empathetic support for clients to work towards their healing, discover their strengths, and help find an authentic connection with themselves and others. I am currently taking new clients for virtual appointments.
(254) 944-3421 View (254) 944-3421
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Kristin Leigh Tindell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Temple, TX 76502
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in creative therapy that meets clients where they are based on issues, needs and goals. I believe in involving clients in their own therapeutic process and building on their strengths to address challenges they may be having. I believe that, through safe, connected relationship, we can work together to tackle any issue.
I specialize in creative therapy that meets clients where they are based on issues, needs and goals. I believe in involving clients in their own therapeutic process and building on their strengths to address challenges they may be having. I believe that, through safe, connected relationship, we can work together to tackle any issue.
(254) 232-5681 View (254) 232-5681
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.