Marriage Counseling Therapists in Shallowater, TX

If you or your family are struggling with issues like substance abuse, addiction, eating disorders, or relationship conflicts (infidelity, communication problems, etc.), therapy can be a great way to deal with those struggles. Most people struggle without support for longer than is helpful. People have the innate skills to cope and bounce back from their struggles. My goal as a therapist is to provide a non-judgmental space for you to identify and grow the tools to work on those struggles.

Life can be so overwhelming. You may have found yourself in a relationship where you cannot communicate effectively and the connection you once had is no longer there. The relationship you envisioned for yourself seems so out of reach. Maybe you are feeling anxious or depressed and don’t know if it will ever get better. You have a hard time managing your thoughts and feelings and wish you could take back control. This is not the life or relationship that you envisioned for yourself.

Are you having problems in your most important relationships? Are you feeling down, tired, and unmotivated? Do seemingly small things send you over the edge? Are you struggling with communicating your feelings? Has it been difficult for you to adjust to a major life change, such as being a college student or new parent? Are you struggling to come to terms with an infertility diagnosis? Are you finding yourself coping through obsessions with food, weight, and your body image? Do you want to learn new ways of managing life?

EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Associate Professor with over 20 years of clinical experience. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families facing a variety of issues. I work from a strength based relational perspective and have helped clients with a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, child behavior problems, family/couple communication, grief, and other mental health concerns.

Since 2013, Dr. Jenna Chang has served as a therapist providing compassionate individual, couple, and family therapy for Lubbock and the surrounding communities. Using her education and training in psychology and marriage and family therapy, Dr. Chang helps youth and adults work through life's challenges in order to experience the hope and healing they need for themselves and their relationships.

My primary focus is in working with young children - (RPT - registered play therapist). I also offer adult individual, pre marriage (SYMBIS certified), marriage, couples, and family counseling. I believe that every human being was created to thrive and fulfill specific purposes throughout his or her lifetime. These can be achieved through developing natural strengths and influencing others as a result of a growth mindset.

We are a group of therapists in Lubbock, Texas with a goal of providing high-quality, empathetic care to anyone who needs it. It is difficult to know when to get help, and we want to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you have been to therapy in the past, or you are completely new to it, we want to provide a safe place for you. Regardless of your race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, we will offer a safe place for you to come and receive care and support.

I am an advocate for the healing power of counseling. I can offer guidance and support to the individuals and couples that are willing to start that journey. Life is about facing adversity and coming out stronger on the other side. No one should have to face the world alone. I can offer my clients a safe and understanding environment where they are free to work through the issues that keep them from living the life that gives them meaning. I work with my clients to develop the best treatment goals for meeting their needs. I meet each client where they are and walk with them through their healing journey.

** Now Full Time and Taking New Clients** Don't let my last name deceive you. I am a passionate, person centered therapist, who believes that building rapport and finding solutions together is the most powerful way an individual can transform their life. I use solution focused, motivational interviewing, and person centered therapy techniques that is individualized for each person in therapy. I believe in peoples power to heal themselves with help from both human and spiritual sources and to be resilient.

My approach to psychotherapy has been shaped by my own life experiences as well as professional training. I utilize a mind-body approach and specialize in mindfulness, focused attention techniques, and creative imagery which are known to be very effective for stress-management, sleep difficulties and emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression. I have special interest in working with individuals dealing with codependency and relationship issues. I believe that learning to cope with our inner turmoil is one of the cornerstones of being able to live a purposeful and meaningful life.

It can happen to anyone. Life is going along just fine, and then before you realize what happened, you find yourself in a tough situation you never expected. Coping with it has been far from easy, to say the least. You're not alone! If it's a traumatic event, if it's ongoing circumstances that impact your mood and overall functioning, perhaps I can help. I have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, as well as Solutions-Focused Therapy. I use a holistic approach; considering the whole person in their environment.

Whatever reason brought you here, I hope you stay. I started One Eighty Counseling because I yearned to create a counseling practice that focused on open, kind communication and acceptance. I wanted my own corner of the world where people could truly come as they are. This means that my clients, their families, and their stories could be acknowledged without judgement or fear, and most importantly without rejection. In my practice, I work best with individuals who are looking for a long-term therapeutic relationship to work on struggles over time. I work through a person-centered lens where I believe you are the expert on you.

Current morning and daytime openings for virtual appointments! I value being a person that is a hope-giver, helping people feel less alone in their struggles and equipping those same people with the knowledge and tools they need to keep moving forward with strength and confidence. I have clinical experience working with those dealing with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma (including sexual assault and abuse), grief/loss, life transitions, relationship navigation, LGBTQIA+ related matters, academic difficulties, and stress and anger management.

I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by ADHD, anxiety based disorders, and/or are experiencing relationship challenges. I also welcome those who identify as neurodiverse, but may not have a specific diagnosis. We work together to improve executive functioning, improve relationship quality, learn how to live with uncertainty, and live by our values. Over half of the clients I work with either identify as neurodiverse (most often diagnosed with ADHD), or has someone within their partnership or family that identifies this way. It is an absolute pleasure to be able to work with these individuals.

Accepting new clients. If you are reading this right now, your are likely feeling burdened by something. Maybe you are grieving the loss of a special person or a pet. Maybe you have come to a fork in the road and are unsure of what direction to take. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by life in general. Regardless of the burdens you face, I believe there is hope in overcoming them.