Humanistic Therapists in Pflugerville, TX

As a therapist, it is my job to provide you with an atmosphere where you feel safe to be completely honest, genuine, and vulnerable about who you are and what you want and need without fear of judgment or disapproval. This will be a place where you can be your true self (the good, the bad, and the ugly), and you can feel comfortable sharing things that you have maybe never told anyone else. Trust is vital. I sincerely believe that in any context, when a person is willing to risk sharing deeply personal information with another, that person deserves to know that information is sacred and confidential.

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.

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.

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.

I'm culturally aware and work well with a variety of people. I especially welcome adult men and women, immigrants, women of color and any people with complex barriers to living the life they want. My ideal client is someone that might carry around a lot of shame, self loathing, professionally successful but struggling with internal disdain. I enjoy working with moms of special needs children to help them find themselves again. Additionally, I enjoy working with single women looking to improve unhealthy relationship patterns and reach their goal of finding a healthy partner.

Amanda Ramos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has a great passion for helping clients remove any identified barriers between themselves and their life goals through healing therapeutic work and an increase in positive coping skills. Amanda has 13 years of experience working in the mental health field with a background in all levels of clinical care within both mental health and substance abuse treatment settings. She has worked within the court systems where she advocated for clients in drug court settings as well as in family court as a representative of the Department of Children and Families.

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 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.

Phoebe Rankin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She has a passion for working with humans who are suffering from mental health issues and have various barriers to living a full and happy life. She has experienced her own troubles in life and sought help on her own, which, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support that many others may be seeking. Phoebe specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, and ADHD.

Perhaps you find yourself today at a crossroad, Life is often filled with adversities. You are not alone. If you need help with anxiety, depression, phobias, and coping skills, I can provide relevant strategies to offer you relief.

I enjoy working with children, teens, college students, and young adults. Working with children, I aim to help them explore and process their emotions, and develop coping skills through play therapy. I understand the complexities teens face in navigating identity, relationships, and academic pressures. I believe in providing a non-judgmental space where they can freely express their concerns and aspirations. I like working with college-age and young adults who are transitioning into adulthood, facing career decisions, relationship challenges, and personal growth by tapping into their potential and navigating life responsibilities.

What is therapy? Across all stages of life, we are faced with struggles and challenges that can hold us back. Challenges can vary from everyday difficulties with focus & organization at school or work, to disordered eating, or even recovering from traumatic memories or abusive relationships - any of these can create frustration, isolation, anger at ourselves, and sadness. My favorite therapy related quote is by poet Nayyirah Waheed: “There is you and you. This is a relationship. This is the most important relationship.” Therapy is about investing time in learning how to tackle problems and how to be your biggest supporter.

I am here to offer hope and healing to individuals, couples, and families for the many difficulties and challenges that life can present. I have a love for people and a passion for assisting individuals and couples in gaining insight into their lives and in their relationships. By gaining this insight and understanding, this can lead to emotional healing, closer relationships, healthier lifestyles, and inner peace.

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 am a psychotherapist, licensed professional counselor and drama therapist with 16 years' experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups. In this time frame I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of populations, such as people diagnosed with major depressive disorder, dual diagnosis, bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder and eating disorders. I also have experience working with immigrants and minority groups,individuals who experienced trauma, as well as people seeking for growth, personal development and more meaning in their lives. I am fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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.

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.

Is your relationship in trouble? Does every fight go the same way? Is your relationship with your kids like walking on eggshells just trying to avoid a blowup that happens anyway? Are you or your spouse battling addiction? Are you personally struggling with feelings of hopelessness, depression, or anxiety? Chances are patterns have developed in your life and relationships that are creating problems for you. You may feel like nothing you try to fix the problem is working. But patterns can be changed. Things can get better. I can help you with that.

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.