Therapists in Meadowlakes, TX

I take a holistic, eclectic approach to mental health by adapting to the needs of each individual. As a clinician, I've had the privilege of working with both children and adults in various treatment settings including alternative education, residential care, non-profit, community mental health, and mobile crisis intervention. These experiences have shaped my compassionate and non-directive style. I believe that you are the expert on your lived experience. As we work together, I promise to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where your will be heard, validated, and unconditionally regarded. Feel free to reach out!

There is a beauty that lies within each one of us. We all have gifts to give to this world and to one another. The ability to see various perspectives in a given situation is an essential element in understanding the value that each of us has in this amazing life.

Addiction is complicated. For a long time, society has stigmatized those struggling with addiction, assuming that "addicts" are just bad people who lack the willpower to stop. This couldn't be further from the truth. Addiction doesn't just happen. It is the unfortunate (and unintended) result of trying to alleviate or avoid emotional pain, emptiness, and disconnection; experiences often associated with trauma. This perspective applies to substance addictions and addictive behaviors including sex, pornography, gambling, video games, workaholism, shopping, or any other form of chronic escapism that results in negative consequences.

At the heart of my work, I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic therapy model, which means I believe the relationship between the client and therapist can be a transformative component in the growth process. I am a LPC combining modern neurobiology with holistic somatic healing, the psychodynamic therapeutic relationship, and body-based practices to create an experiential awakening on a bodily, psychological and emotional level. I work from a somatic-centered therapeutic approach, meaning that I believe that the body tells the stories and narratives. For more information, my website is: www.kellypastori.com

I believe the client-therapist relationship should be collaborative, trusting, and authentic. I hope to connect with clients by truly meeting them where they are, free of judgement and assumptions. I am passionate about working with kids, adolescents, young adults, parents, and couples struggling with anxiety, interpersonal relationships, identity issues, past trauma, disordered eating, and life transitions. I support clients of all gender identities, sexual orientation, cultural & ethnic diversity. I work with ages 8 and up. My golden retriever often joins me for sessions :)

It is hard enough to lose your childhood; it is unacceptable to lose your adulthood, too. - Judith Herman. Pain can be overwhelming when we face it alone. As a practitioner, I strive to create a safe space for you to share your struggles and offer support through evidence-based techniques. Together, we will explore painful patterns, heal your experiences, and look toward a more alive future.

With twenty years experience as a doctoral level clinical psychologist, I offer the highest proficiency in both long-term and short-term therapeutic approaches. I have provided psychotherapy to a broad spectrum of adults, children, adolescents, persons with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and persons in the GLBT community with alternative life styles. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, intimacy and interpersonal issues, identity issues, ADHD, school related problems, PTSD, and midlife/early aging issues. My approach to working with clients utilizes an integrated approach of cognitive-behavioral interventions,

Life can be full of challenges and setbacks. At times, it can feel very overwhelming and make it hard to cope. However, we do not have to go through them alone. If you find yourself feeling stuck, unmotivated, and discontent with life in general, it may be time to begin therapy. I specialize in treating issues involving self-esteem, relationship conflict, emotion regulation, body dysmorphia, and sports performance.

I am a State of Texas Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I obtained both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from the University of Texas at Austin. I accomplished this after a previous career that included being a union representative. My own life experiences drew me to social work and I have worked for many years in various forms of addiction treatment. I work with clients with the understanding that “It’s not what’s wrong with you but it’s what happened to you.”

I am experienced at helping to transform depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addictions, and other struggles through a variety of active techniques: Psychodynamic therapy with a Jungian orientation, expressive arts therapy, imago therapy for couples, action methods for groups, and mindfulness processes. With leaders and organizations, I use a dynamic set of processes that help to transform conflict and develop emotional intelligence and authenticity. I also am a licensed LPC supervisor and train facilitators to use these techniques with their clients.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas and Colorado. I specialize in treating eating disorders, disordered eating, and challenges with body image. I also work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I provide an environment in which clients feel safe and empowered to embark on their therapeutic journey. I believe it is important to start where the client is to facilitate lasting change. Therapy is a process to explore underlying meaning, behavioral patterns, and relationship dynamics in order to identify your most authentic and genuine self.

Hi there! My name is Dr. Ana Alicia Potthast, DSW, LCSW, LCDC. I have a passion for mental health care and substance abuse treatment, and I have extensive experience and training in behavioral health, diagnostics, addiction, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, maternity and fertility issues, grief and loss, hoarding, family dynamics and conflict, marital issues, sexual orientation and gender identification and expression, adjustment issues, stages in life, and many other situations that bring a client to seek counseling.

I hope to help you live a more interesting and empowered life. Our psychotherapy process, whether individually, with your partner, or in a group, will be a journey of connection, safety and deepening understanding. Your self-insight, compassion and sense of choice will expand, allowing you to make changes never possible before. We will use our relationship to increase your experience of authentic, intimate encounters. Your growing consciousness of self and others, will help you break through the binding of your past and free you to live fully in the present.

Are you navigating a difficult life transition, struggling with depression and anxiety, experiencing grief over a significant loss? Do you sometimes experience overwhelming thoughts and emotions that seem to get in the way? Are you feeling disconnected within significant relationships? Do you wish to experience more joy and gain confidence in your ability to face the often-painful challenges that life as a human being can bring? Therapy can provide a quiet, collaborative space where you will gain insight, clarify your unique goals and values, and discover new ways to cope that foster healing yourself and your relationships.

My expertise lies in treating mood disorders such as depression, bipolar and anxiety as well as trauma, relationship issues, and issues around sex, sexuality, and sexual health. Sex positive, kink friendly, LGBTQIA+

I am passionate about helping individuals and couples thrive in reaching their goals by building on their strengths and identifying new and creative ways to adjust to difficult situations and circumstances. "People come for therapy not to change their past but their future." a quote by Milton Erickson inspires us to view therapy as a way to manage change.

There is no denying that life brings both joy and sorrow. Have you found yourself holding it together and pretending to be ok on the outside but you’re falling apart on the inside? Are you consumed by worry, fear, doubt and constantly question what the future holds for you? Do you feel lost, numb, or alone? If the statements above sound like you, there is hope! You don’t have to go through this difficult time alone. I can help! You and I will work together identifying strengths you already have to improve and navigate the world around you. This therapeutic process may bring laughter and sometimes tears but ultimately healing.

My name is James Hunter MS, LPC, LCDC: I am 52 years old and I have over 22 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas and I am also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I have worked in various levels of care from intensive inpatient, supported residential, and outpatient treating a wide range of mental health symptoms and behaviors. I Specialize in Cognitive & Behavioral Psychotherapy, Mental Health/Wellness Counseling, and Substance Use Disorders/Addictive related behaviors & disorders counseling, and other modalities modified to your needs.

My deepest professional aspiration is to enable others to discover their own motivations for change and to find within themselves the ability to take responsibility for their thought life and thus find the power to take actions and thereby make dramatic and transformative changes in their lives. In working with individuals, couples, and groups, my aim is to foster self-esteem, coping skills and encourage building positive and supportive relationships. I work with individual clients, couples, and lead weekly therapy groups. Deep lasting change that is already beginning iswithin your grasp. Reach out, I'd be honored to work with you.