Humanistic Therapists in Amarillo, TX

Seeking professional help is a sign of self-love and caring. In my practice I will provide a safe and non judgmental environment where you can find a path to healing and change at your own pace. I use a variety of psychological theories such as Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness to help manage the life difficulties you are experiencing. However I believe that we all experience situations differently and therefore I will match my approach to your values, goals and needs.

What if what you FEAR the most will HEAL you the most? - Charity Bennett-Kinney, PhD, LPC-S I enjoy working with individuals with varying mental / emotional challenges. I work very hard to provide an environment where clients feel comfortable and safe to discuss the issues causing them distress and concern, but to also provide a therapeutic environment where I can challenge a client to grow and move toward a mentally healthier life.

Hello! Thank you for reading my profile. I am Brenda Nash, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CCM, with a decade of experience. I enjoy working with clients motivated to change their circumstances, whether depression, poor confidence, anxiety, or relationship issues. I specialize in Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, and Relationship Issues. However, cognitive behavior therapy is my preferred approach. I tend to utilize Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Strength-Based, and Integrative or Integral Psychotherapy. I believe that a therapeutic environment is conducive to positive change.

At Amarillo Child & Family Counseling, we offer help for: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Developmental Disorders (Asperger's/Autism); Depression & anxiety; Obsessions & compulsions; Stealing, lying, substance abuse & runaway; Poor social skills; Bed-wetting & self-soiling; Marital & relationship problems; Learning disabilities; Children with Special Needs; Academic problems; Adjustment to divorce, death & family crises; Truancy & poor school performance; Anger & impulse control problems; Tantrums, fighting & aggression; Child & adult victims of abuse and neglect; Low self-esteem & poor self-concept.

Life can be challenging at times. Difficult circumstances can cause us to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or discouraged. We all need support and encouragement at times. As a counselor, I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.Supporting you in identifying your strengths as well as areas you would like to grow is important. Taking the first step to reach out for support can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Hello, I'm Vanessa Faulkner, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas. My areas of expertise include trauma, geriatric neurocognitive disorders, & couples counseling. I approach each session with empathy and dedication, committed to guiding clients-individuals & couples alike-towards healing, better understanding, & stronger, healthier relationships. My passion lies in promoting mental well-being & personal growth, helping clients to navigate life's challenges with resilience. I am deeply invested in understanding the human mind & fostering a sense of self-awareness & interpersonal harmony.

Arlette has dedicated her life to helping others and provides clients with an open space to be heard. Arlette has spent over 12 years in educational and non-profit settings, and now 8 years in private practice. Other notable experiences in her repertoire include leading grief groups, domestic violence groups, substance abuse treatment, and psychoeducation groups for adult probation. Arlette has advocated for her profession in state/local associations, and as President, wrote the bylaws for her local chapter. Arlette strives to expand her knowledge in the field, utilizing only evidence-based practices in psychotherapy.

At times life can feel challenging and overwhelming. It may be hard to see outside of your current stressors which may be continuously wearing you down over time. My goal is to help you pull away from current barriers which are preventing you from moving forward. I am here to help you in your journey to healing. Together, we will establish a plan for treatment that addresses your issues and concerns. My therapeutic practice serves adults, adolescents, children, marriages, families and other types of relationships.

I work from a client-centered theoretical approach and practice from a post-modern and philosophically informed lens. My clinical interests include: artistic expression, mindfulness, sexual and gender identity exploration, sex positive approaches, existential questioning, trauma recovery, couples therapy, harm reduction, religious trauma, and body image. I work with individuals and couples. I have also offered groups centering on consent, sexuality, and relationships in local high schools and I have facilitated workshops on music therapy and media literacy.

I have extensive experience working with individuals who are grieving, families who are struggling in their relationships, and with those who are facing challenges in their lives and in their relationship with God. I do individual counseling as well as marriage and family counseling. I focus on communication skills, coping with stress and anxiety, trauma, and healing past hurts. My perspective and approach is Christian but I work very well with clients who are not religious or who are exploring their relationship with God.

No waitlist! Can see you this week - Philosopher Lao Tzu said “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” I commend you on taking that step. You have shown a lot of courage searching for someone to help you on your journey. Maybe you feel like you have already tried everything, but there are other paths to be explored. Together we can find "you" again, and move forward. No one needs to be "fixed". What is needed are new skills to help cope with life's challenges. If you are uncertain about your needs, please call/email me. Together we can discuss options and next steps.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Certification in Play Therapy. The full intent of my service is to provide a comfortable partnership in creating a joyful, empowering, and healing experience in the lives of children, adolescence, and adults. In these trying times where we all have feelings of overwhelming anxiety and frustration. The client that I believe would be ideal would need empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. A client who needs someone a therapist that cares about their well-being and is willing to take this journey with them even when it seems too hard to do.

Accepting New Clients for Tele-Therapy/Video Therapy services. Despite all hardships life has to offer, we all possess the strength to overcome. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience and training for working with families, couples and individuals. I work from a systemic perspective putting emphasis on the relational workings as they relate to any presenting problems such as Alcoholism, Addiction/Family of Addiction, Infidelity, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Difficulties, and many other of life's struggles.

I am committed to providing compassionate and non-judgmental support by providing a safe space for clients to open up and process emotional hardship. I have a passion for working with those who have severe mental health issues, and have worked in this area for 6+ years. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, trauma, severe mental illness, and dissociative disorders. I believe that it is important to feel heard, understood, and safe with your therapist.

It takes a lot of courage to seek out therapy, and I want to thank you for taking this step and seeking hope in your life. The therapist-client relationship is so important for your success, and I hope you find the right one for you. In therapy, I strive to create a warm, safe, and accepting place where you feel open to explore patterns or oppressive systems that are keeping you stuck. My goal is to create an inviting and sometimes quirky experience where you can learn more about yourself. By bravely bringing the dark to light in therapy, I believe you can find the inherent strength within to live the life you want.

The world is crazy right now. You are not crazy. There is no shame in needing some support. We can all benefit from therapy and there is always something to gain. We might need new coping strategies, a safe place to process or therapeutic strategies to help us improve our lives. We all have areas of growth and a lot of us need some help recognizing our strengths.

An individual’s life journey can sometimes lead them to walk “through the woods” with difficult, frightening, and sometimes painful experiences that may impact their present and future thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and interactions. Human nature is meant to thrive in relationships with others and not in isolation, which is why these situations can, at times, feel daunting and stressful to navigate on their own. I aspire to be a safe, guiding presence during the personal and unique challenges that life presents. Whether processing traumatic experiences, relationships, or daily challenges, I am here to help you meet your goals!

Being a human is HARD...what can you do about it? I am here to support you on your journey, whatever that might look like. I am experienced with discussing religious trauma and patterns of distress to discover who you were, are, and who you want to become. I am a sex-positive, anti-oppressive therapist who focuses on trauma-informed methods when exploring identities. All identities are welcome and this includes sex workers, transhumans, polyamorous folx, kink/bdsm explorers, and questioning individuals.

I believe that rapport, connection, and trust are among the most important components of a therapeutic relationship, so that my clients feel seen, heard, and most importantly, understood. and valued. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable therapeutic space for my clients to be vulnerable and communicate their wants and needs without the feeling of being judged or having any bias toward their circumstances. My therapeutic approach is dependent on each individuals needs, strengths, and goals, and I will integrate the use of many different evidence-based practices as needed throughout your journey to healing.