Reality Therapy in Fort Hood, TX

I've been in private practice since 2006. I make every effort to assist each client to live in the here and now in a healthy manner. I am motivated and continue to make every effort to effectively treat the following conditions and symptoms: Depression, Aniety, Panic Attacks, Emotional Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD and Conflict Resolution. I have worked with incarcerated juveniles, foster children, and adult men and women. I am a provider for many insurance companies and at times I operate on a sliding scale fee.

Despite the weight of their struggles, my ideal client possesses an inherent resilience and a willingness to confront discomfort in the pursuit of growth. They are open to exploring the underlying roots of their challenges, recognizing that insight and self-awareness are essential catalysts for meaningful change. My ideal client is not seeking quick fixes or band-aid solutions but is committed to engaging in a collaborative therapeutic process characterized by curiosity, authenticity, and vulnerability.

Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, and/or depression? Do you need help and encouragement to explore, decide and put into place life choices that fit you? Are you ready to take steps toward feeling peaceful, happier and healthier? Are you a teen, adult, family, couple, and/or military veteran that wants to make some changes in your life and/or relationships to find greater contentment? If any of this applies to you and your situation, I am here to offer encouragement, support, and healthy decision making skills.

Are relationship challenges, parenting stress, bullying, anxiety, Military life issues, depression, work related problems, unhealthy coping skills, lack of value in yourself, boundaries difficulties, social awkwardness, and angry outbursts interrupting your life. Did you know that receiving help is just a phone call away. Are you Active Duty Military or a family member of an active duty Soldier. Did you know that there is non-medical counseling through Military One Source? Seeking counseling through Military One Source is free and confidential it allow soldiers and family members to seek treatment outside of your installation.

My approach to therapy is empathetic and gentle, yet practical and straightforward. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, which is the most widely used evidence-based practice. I partner with my clients to challenge their thoughts, ideas, and behaviors with the goal of facilitating real, lasting change and to achieve personal growth. Some of my specialties include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, coping skills, military family issues, marriage and family counseling. There are "therapy apps" that may be helpful for some but they do not deliver the experience of having therapy in person.

I am a firm believer that the client is the expert when it comes to their life and I am just here as support to help them work through their challenges. I mostly work with adult clients struggling with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma, or those in need of stress management skills. I believe that every client is different and we will work together to create a treatment plan that works best for your goals and needs.

I have a strong educational background in disorders such as depression, eating disorders, learning disabilities, trauma, and addictions, and I am familiar with the implications and potential setbacks such disorders can cause. Being the daughter of a soldier has helped me become familiar with the many different transitions within the military lifestyle. I also conduct individual and group counseling services to sex offenders in which I guide them in developing specialized strategies for stopping abusive behavior, being accountable, and taking responsibility for the harm they have inflicted on their victims.

My vision for Awake To Dream Again is to help you; 1. DISCOVER the jewels hidden within by coming into a place of knowledge in what you are destined to do in life. 2. IDENTIFY what tools are needed to up root seeds of stagnation. 3. FULFILL who you are destined to be now that you have discovered and identified the crowned inner you.

Sometimes we all face challenges that may seem unbearable or difficult to face and it seems that those closest to us may not understand or relate. Therefore, if you are reading this, it means you recognize there is nothing wrong with seeking a little support from someone that will meet your fears, pains, and thoughts with compassion and nonjudgement. So, congratulations on the first step of becoming a better more improved version of yourself.

Life has challenges. If you allow me to, I will be there to walk with you through your challenges. There will be times when the challenges seem greater than the gain. That’s when I will encourage you to address your challenges with acknowledgement, patience, tolerance, and acceptance which, if you’re willing, you will find a lesson about yourself within. I used a person centered approach with focus on self and insight within self.

If seeking and receiving therapy were easy, everyone would be doing so. Therefore, I would like to commend you on taking the first steps toward strengthening your mental health. I have a Master’s of Science in Professional Counseling and a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Human Services with a specialization in Mental Health. I am the published Author of two books geared toward overcoming childhood trauma. I have been married to an Army war Veteran for 22 years. I am well-versed in working with children, teens, families, and couples.

Join me in taking your first steps into counseling. I want to walk with you as you discover your strengths and work through difficulties that brought you here. I am a mindfulness and somatic based counselor who believes that our trauma and stress can be held within the body. Processing it in mindful ways aids us to moving on to greater things. Working at all stages of life, we face different demands and struggles. I work with families, couples and individuals based on their needs of the moment. I am also passionate about working within the LGBTQ+ community and helping others find a safe haven to feel better understood.

My family and I have lived in the Central Texas area for many years. I am familiar with the local area, and coming from a military family, I was raised all over the country. I earned my Masters of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. I specialized in infant, child and adolescent mental health as well as clinical assessment. I have worked in many areas with varying populations such as: the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Evaluation Services at Fort Hood, Scott and White Hospital, Dialysis Clinics, and Veteran's Administration Hospital.

I strive to provide a safe space where you feel supported, accepted, and challenged as you work through your struggles. No matter where you are in your journey, my passion is walking with you as you explore your desired change, how to get there, and what holds you back from it – whether it’s individual, couple’s, or family issues, I would like to be a part of your process.

Looking to enhance relationship intimacy? Need a counselor who understands your alternative style? Seeking a relationship tune-up? Recognizing client uniqueness and dynamics is crucial for effective therapy. Your relationship is unique, and that's great! My aim is to create a healing space where you feel safe expressing concerns, sharing innermost thoughts, and seeking guidance during challenging times. Everyone deserves someone who listens and offers support when facing difficulties.

Being Well Counseling Services is a private practice focused on helping individuals and families Be Well! I have over 12 years of experience in providing counseling services to children, families, and veterans. I'm also a Board-Approved Supervisor for the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Being Well Counseling Services offers counseling services that empower you to develop the most authentic version of yourself. This is done by consistent participation in a counseling process that's kind and supportive while offering appropriate challenge for change. Are you ready to Be Well?

Nightmares? Flashbacks? Anger? Relationship conflicts? Let us help you out of this misery, showing you hope and happiness.We are located three miles from the Ft. Hood (TX) airport; over 80% of our clients are Soldiers. Many heroes are left with a debilitating "souveneir" of their honorable profession even after transitioning to a civilian lifestyle. Experiences stay with us, forever changing us, our relationships, our lives, our behaviors. Let us help you out of this misery, finding your happiness and light.. Our therapists are published authors, speakers, active in the community and ready to assist you however we may.

I take a nonjudgmental stance as a therapist and certified life coach with an empathetic ear. Together we will come up with solutions to your challenges and/or difficulties. We will create goals and utilize tools and techniques to help reach those goals. I work with children, teenagers, adults, families, and married couples. I went into this profession because I truly care about people and want to help others function at their highest potential.