As we go through life, we can experience difficulties and challenges. Reaching out to someone for help can be difficult so I commend you for doing so. As a therapist, I am here to listen and provide a safe space in which to share those concerns. Every person is unique so I take time to develop a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust while tailoring the therapy to each person. -Kristina Walters, MA, LPC

Life is like the ocean. Most of the time, it's smooth sailing in calm waters. Sometimes, the waves get rough, we lose sight of the shore, or may even find ourselves adrift. Counseling can be a safe place of acceptance and compassion where client and therapist work together to help anchor the client back to their personal place of hope and well-being. My approach to therapy is grounded in the emotional human experience, with a Christian framework. I love to work with individuals and couples. My specialties include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment/phase of life, and spiritual concerns.

I have a passion for couples and families in all stages of life, including those who struggle with infidelity, communication breakdown, step-families, and parent-child conflict. Family is one of the most important aspects of our life, so when we are struggling in those relationships, life in general often seems more difficult. We want to be able to thrive in marriage and family relationships, rather than merely survive. Along with couples/families, working with individuals brings me so much joy! Working together we can explore the origins and factors that contribute to hurts and hang-ups, striving for growth and desired change.

Are you stressed out, depressed, confused, or in transition? Are you new to the university or the U.S.? Do you feel different from others? Do you believe you are not achieving your potential due to anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or some other obstacle? In our work together I will help you connect with your strengths so that you can do what you do best. I work from a collaborative, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and integrative perspective. I pay close attention to social and cultural factors. I am pragmatic in my approach to help my clients reach their goals. I provide counseling in Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese.

In this fast changing world, finding balance can be difficult and may seem impossible at times. Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and the thoughts of giving up can make it hard to push forward when conflicting goals or objectives are in front of you demanding action in order to change. Anxious or depressing thoughts and feelings accompany the trying times of life, and therapy can be a way to get yourself and/or your family up to optimal functioning.

"Reaching out for professional help with personal problems can be a difficult thing to do for many people. I commend you for taking that first step by looking here. Every therapist has their own approach to therapy, so I encourage you to explore your options and find a therapist you feel comfortable and confident with. As a therapist, I take the approach that every person is unique and therefore have unique needs. I like to get to know my patient and tailor therapy to best fit each client." - Amanda Gray, MA, LPCS

My goal as a professional counselor is to build warm, open, authentic, and non-judgmental partnerships with my clients. My theoretical orientation is somewhat eclectic, however I tend to use a lot of cognitive behavioral and solution focused techniques in my practice. My treatment approach is unique for each client as we work together to reach your goals.

I am 64 years young. I have worked as a clinical social worker/psychotherapist in the Brazos Valley since 1988. I have a good "grapevine" of local professionals, so I often help clients with information/referral to resources for on-going support beyond therapy. I welcome questions you may have. I can be reached by phone/text at 979-255-7004 or email at ruthhelpertnunez@gmail.com. Please check out my Facebook page. I accept new clients as I have time slots available. I offer some evening appointments as well as daytime appointments, but no weekends.

Are you seeking nonjudgmental support and a resource to help you through a difficult chapter in your life? Taking the step to seek help can be hard, though it is very commendable and respected. Recognizing the need for self-care is extremely important. . It is important for me to create a safe, non-judgmental, welcoming environment that is focused around your needs.

Stress is a natural result of facing life's challenges and necessary for growth. Finding balance allows us to manage stress. With 25 years of experience working with children, adults, couples and families, I can help you and those you love navigate the journey of growth and self-discovery, develop and prioritize strategies for achieving your goals and find balance. I start by performing a solution-focused interview to identify and build upon your unique strengths and resources. I have faith in the perseverance of the human spirit, given the right amount of time, support and the necessary tools.

I view persons as made up of emotions, thoughts, relationships, biology, and our spiritual selves. Consequently, I first help you stabilize by making necessary changes in behavior. Medical or neurological contributions and possible nutritional deficiencies are examined. I address any distorted thinking that is contributing to your emotional pain. If systems in your life (family, work, school) are a factor, they are also addressed. Finally, we work with the larger questions of existence (spiritual issues, issues of purpose/ meaning), which are all vital to mental health. All areas are dealt with from a solid grounding in scientific literature and research.

Relationships are often the most difficult part of our lives. While they may provide companionship and comfort, they can also be a source of conflict and pain. Regardless of who we are or from where we came, we will each face life events that challenge our sense of self. Our response to each event - a crossroad - can shape the remainder of our journey. I am honored to walk with you as you consider your paths and take those crucial steps.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I see counseling as a helping profession and I strive to create a safe space for each client to explore and understand emotions and events that influence our lives. I feel that for the client, good therapy is hard work, requires vulnerability, and can feel like a huge risk. But I also see the growth and satisfaction that come from taking the chance and doing the work.

I provide a nonjudgmental and safe place for you to explore your concerns. Each person receives a personalized approach to set goals and work toward a more fulfilling life. I use biblical and psychological principals to help you achieve insights, make changes, overcome obstacles, and gain balance in life. My clients affirm my warmth, acceptance, encouragement, and pragmatic style of therapy.

I enjoy serving individuals and couples braving the tough and rewarding work of therapy. My approach is to provide a safe environment in which my clients cultivate greater personal insight and emotional intelligence that ultimately promotes self-understanding, healing from past/present wounds and growth toward realizing a more whole self and/or relationship. I work with adults and couples with wide-ranging concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment, identity, unwanted sexual behaviors, marriage & relationship concerns, and issues related to faith. I utilize Gottman Method Couples Therapy concepts in my work with couples.

Welcome to my practice. If you are a couple or an individual seeking a well-rounded and professional therapist to guide you towards growth and change, I may be the therapist for you. At this moment you may be dealing with difficulties in your life and feeling overwhelmed. I can help you find surprising opportunities in the midst of dissatisfaction, loss, crisis or chaos. You may discover in therapy that those can be signs that life is just asking you to try something different.

I've been in practice for more than 30 years, the last three decades in the Bryan/College Station area. I work with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues. I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, marital issues, anger, stress management, and parent-child relationships. I am available for office sessions as well as phone and online counseling.

Quoting David Mathis, "Poor listening diminishes another person, while good listening invites them to exist and matter. Positively, then, good listening requires concentration and means we're in with both ears, and that we hear the other person out till they're done speaking. Rarely will the speaker begin with what's most important, and deepest. We need to hear the whole train of thought, all the way to the caboose, before starting across the tracks." Who then should set up an appointment? Ideal clients are males, couples or families seeking life transformation, relationship growth or reconciliation or spiritual formation for life's journey.

Providing Licensed Professional Counseling Services in the areas of depression, anxiety, anger coping skills, family counseling, parenting skills, relationship skills. Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP) and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART) services are also available. My style is to offer my clients the tools to empower themselves towards positive change. Life can be difficult, but it is never hopeless.

*Accepting clients (2/5/2021)* My approach to counseling is one that is collaborative and client-centered. I work to tailor therapy based on your needs and circumstances. My hope is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you feel comfortable being yourself and feel safe sharing your life stressors and stories. To me, counseling is having somebody there to listen and support you, while we work together to explore what issues are affecting you and discover your strengths. Together, we will explore what is working for you, work through any history or current life stressors, and develop the skills that will help you cope.