Psychodynamic Therapists in Groesbeck, TX

I believe that we grow across the lifespan. It is never too late to look inside ourselves, understand and connect with ourselves and those around us, and believe that change is possible. Even in the most painful, lonely, and frightening life situations, we can still reach out to get help – even if we don’t know what it is yet. I offer a connection and a safe place to explore your inner world, in an open and accepting manner.

Are you frustrated because you seem to be having the same unproductive conversations with your spouse, boss, or teenager? I specialize in helping couples and families achieve healthier relationships, better communication, and more effective coping skills. I also treat individual adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and eating disorders. I have extensive experience in brief problem focused therapy as well as longer term, more intensive psychodynamic work. Many of my clients are high functioning, professional couples in stressful careers, who are trying to balance the demands of their profession with their individual needs and those of their family.

DONALD LEE, earned his B.A. from Brandeis University. He earned his M.A., M.Ed., and Ed.D. in counseling psychology from Columbia University. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor. He provides individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as, providing marital and family therapy. He treats individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance/alcohol abuse, and adjustment issues. Dr. Lee has taught courses in individual therapy, group counseling, and racial-cultural counseling at the graduate level. His clinical experiences have involved work with the chronically mentally ill, victims of trauma, and has consulted at agencies working with victims of domestic violence.

I am Dr. Alejandra Ríos-Cruz (she/her), a bilingual post-doctoral psychologist. I am an empathetic & compassionate clinician determined to help individuals from all backgrounds achieve their goals. To promote wellness and address patients’ needs, I use a collaborative & integrative approach to psychotherapy. A main priority for me is to create a safe space built on trust where you can be your most authentic self without fear of judgment. I believe only then can a journey of reflection, healing, & change begin. My clinical interests include trauma, depression, anxiety, intimate partner violence, diversity issues, & life transitions.

My approach centers on meeting clients' unique needs and acknowledging their distinct challenges and aspirations. My commitment to tailoring methods for personalized and effective mental well-being sets me apart. My practice integrates various therapeutic modalities—CBT, compassion-focused, Culturally Sensitive, DBT, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic, and trauma-focused, offering an adaptable toolkit for diverse needs. I merge a commitment to individualized care with evidence-based techniques, empowering clients on their unique journeys toward positive change and self-discovery.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping her clients overcome the issues of life.My goal is to form safe and trusting relationships with clients.One of my objectives in working with clients is to help them live purposeful, and satisfied lives.Having overcome life-altering losses of my own and having become a Licensed Professional Counselor I have obtained the tools to help others overcome as well.Today I work with adults who are struggling with the issues of life including lack of boundaries, mental illness and personality disorders. I have extensive experience working with those who have endured trauma.

Many people struggle with uncertainty in handling new situations or resolving old problems. You may be experiencing difficulties in your relationships with family, friends, bosses and coworkers, or struggling with long-term issues related to difficulty achieving personal goals, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, or other issues. Past ways of dealing with problems may no longer be working and/or have become self-defeating. Please contact me to discuss how psychotherapy might help you make different choices as you deal with current life stresses, or long-standing problems.

Ellie Mental Health of Waco offers both fully licensed and master's level skilled clinicians with varied knowledge and experience. We offer client-centered individualized therapy based on client, couple and or family's unique needs. We provide a safe, and non-judgmental environment.

Do you want to feel hope, balance, and freedom in your life? Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate and I am supervised by Amanda Esquivel, LPC-S and Hilary Labac, LPC-S. It is my honor to help clients manage and minimize their symptoms and work through the core of their problems, because I know it is more than possible to live your best, healthiest life, despite the conditions you face each day. I admire your courage to seek help. I believe in a science-based, holistic approach to mental health treatment, and seeking to identify and treat the root causes of mental health conditions, not just the symptoms.

I enjoy working with adult individuals and couples in psychotherapy. Many of the individual clients I see are working through relationship issues (past or present), whether originating from family of origin, romance, friendships or the workplace. I frequently train individual and corporate clients in stress management practices. I have a master's degree in rehabilitation psychology, which informs my work with clients struggling with acute or chronic health conditions. I like to help clients become their own advocates in management of their medical conditions. I believe knowledge is power and a great antidote to fear and depression.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Whether it be work, relationships, emotions, or maybe you're just not feeling like your best self lately- it's hard to know where to even begin. Although it can be difficult to start this journey, it is not one you have to take alone. Together we can create a safe place to explore and be curious about the things you are struggling with and empower you to find healing, strength, and peace.

Seeking therapy may be scary sometimes, and I understand that. That is why I really like to focus on building a safe and nurturing relationship that allows the exploration of emotions without judgment so we can work towards acceptance and change. I use a person-centered approach which encourages team work and empowers you to direct the content of the sessions. Together we’ll explore how your experiences may be affecting your decisions and feelings about yourself and other aspects of life.

James Floyd is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas who has experience assisting hundreds of adolescent and adult clients work through depression, anxiety, developmental and life issues. He uses an integration of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, internal family systems, solution focused and relational approaches to identify and work through both immediate and underlying issues and struggles. James received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Are you feeling lost, confused, or simply trying to find direction? I offer a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe environment where clients can explore their feelings and work through life problems. I strive to build a trusting therapeutic relationship focused on open communication while promoting growth and change.

I believe one of the most important aspects of psychotherapy is to establish a safe, collaborative, and mutually respectful relationship where profound personal growth can occur. The atmosphere in my office is warm, accepting and open. My patients are insightful, creative, intelligent people who are working to attain specific goals, make difficult life transitions, or work through the internal and external struggles of previous experiences. My primary ares of interest are sexual trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relational problems and grief. I also conduct formal psychological assessments when necessary.

If you have been through traumatic experiences that are getting in the way of you living your life authentically, I would love to support you in regaining a sense of control over your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If you have experienced loss, I would love to help you learn how to move through grief, rather than avoid it. If you find that you fall into codependent patterns in relationships, I would love to collaborate with you around boundary setting and self-care.

Experiencing the pain & despair of depression, often feeling confused and misunderstood and anxious about life. Having difficulty coping with stress and feelings you don't understand and being unsure about who you can trust and afraid to seek counselling, and will it help anyway! I understand these feelings, the pain you are going through, and I want to help you obtain the joy that you deserve to feel.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.