Reality Therapy in Lubbock, TX

AVAILABLITY WEEKENDS and EVENINGS!! Tele-health during business hours. Life is crazy and unfair!! I am here to listen and walk with you through whatever it is you're experiencing. I have worked with all types of issues ranging from depression, anxiety, addiction, family issues, and crisis where people are giving up and struggling with life's hardships. I just want you to know that whatever it is you're going through, someone out there cares and is willing to listen! I hope I can be that person who can help. If I feel your issues are out of my scope of practice, I will refer you to wherever you can continue your journey.

Welcome, fellow earth wanderers to my therapy page. If you've made it this far, you are at the point of knowing something isn't quite right in your world. That means you're above and beyond the others walking through life thinking, "it's fine. I'm fine. We're fine". I'm an empathetic, open minded veteran who also will likely have a cat join in for session. I have many...let's call them therapy animals. I offer a safe, inclusive, affirming safe space. Although I'm a white male, I have years of experience working within LGBTQIA+ and POC populations and am committed to exploring unconscious bias and working in an anti racist way.

Do you have chronic pain and wonder if you can enjoy life again? Does your family struggle with addiction? Interested in reducing symptoms from a traumatic event? Trying to stop tobacco for health or prior to a surgery? Adjusting to mental illness/long term health condition and feel lost? It's my passion to guide you to a life that is as full as possible! I have been treating these issues, mood disorders, ADD/other adjustment disorders for 8+ years. My typical clients are young adults to Seniors. I see children/adults age 10 and over for chronic pain.

Currently accepting new patients in our Lubbock office and will be offering video/online therapy in 2019 for Texas residents. My goal is to help you uncover your potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Together, we will find your strengths and create the structure that allows you to function at your best. If you are looking for extra support and guidance through challenging situations, or ready to move in a new direction, I will work with you to help you achieve your goals.

I obtained my Master's Degree in Counseling from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2008, and have dedicated over thirty years to pastoral and counseling roles. With a warm and friendly Christian perspective, I am here to assist you in navigating your emotions and challenging thought patterns. My counseling style is laid back, and empathetic. I use gentle guidance, and practical instruction to help you redirect problematic thinking patterns. I believe in building a collaborative partnership with my clients.

I believe that validation is key to creating a foundation from which to begin recovering from mental health challenges. If you do not feel validated, you will continue to suffer, often times in silence. I also believe in being my true authentic self with my clients in hopes that this will inspire them to do the same. The important thing for me is that I can meet you where you are and empower you to start making the changes you would like to see. “The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.” – Carl Rogers, On Becoming a Person

You can be both amazing •and• have room to grow. It’s sometimes a challenge to process and manage the big, uncomfortable feelings we may experience in life. Regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and struggling in relationships are areas where many people struggle. You are capable of changing things and creating a life with which you can be content and more fulfilled. It may feel like life is primarily stressful, confusing, or difficult right now, but it’s also full of beauty and joy. I am here to assist you with learning how to create more positive moments and improve your ability to cope with the inevitable, tough ones.

Welcome! My services are offered under the supervision of Bryan Moffitt, Ph.D., LPC-S. Throughout life, there can be uncertainty when navigating change. Feelings of anxiousness, helplessness, or frustration can be present at any time. You do not have to manage those changes alone. My usual modes of therapy consist of Cognitive Behavioral and Emotion focused therapy.

People often feel overwhelmed and have a sense that their lives are out of control. That's where I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 25+ years of experience helping people take effective control of their lives. Together, we can find "Solutions For Effective Living".

Cultivating self awareness skills can be one of the most challenging tasks we attempt to do. Not only do we all have others telling us who we are, we have societal voices telling us who we should be. It can be difficult to navigate alone. Knowing how to balance what we can accept and what we can change may help anxiety within our relationships with others and with ourselves. I invite you to see others and be seen; To look into a mirror and really see ourselves, as we are.

One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Life is full of unexpected events that sometimes leave us feeling unsettled. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, grief, childhood trauma, or just need someone to listen and give you a different perspective. Therapy can work for you. My belief is that therapy is a one-size-fits-all, therefore I use a combination of evidence-based therapy techniques tailored to your individual needs. I aim to make sure you feel comfortable as we work together to explore your story and focus on personal growth and healing.

Everyone needs support sometimes. I am the support. I sit with you in your challenge/crisis/trauma/exploration and support you through your emotions, needs and goals. I work with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, adjustment difficulties and much more. I can offer feedback that will help you move through your difficulties and recover from what has happened to you or around you. I offer support by helping you be intentional about being your genuine and ideal self. I enjoy working with individuals who are 18+ years, families and marriages.

Do you feel alone, unheard, or overwhelmed? Often, we just need someone to listen and be present. My name is Margarita, and it is privilege to be a part of your journey by providing a safe space for you to feel heard and supported. Though vulnerability can be difficult, I do believe every person has the strength to rise above unimaginable boundaries. It takes courage and strength to seek help, and I am genuinely here to assist you in overcoming the barriers in your journey to healing.

Accepting new clients. My extensive experience has afforded me a viewpoint that brings hope to others. My passion and motivation have always been to work alongside individuals at the most vulnerable time of their lives. It can be difficult to manage environmental and social pressures that compromise our decision making, leaving us with feelings of no way out.

Men and women are different, and guys have very specific counseling needs. A lot of men cringe at the thought of counseling, and understandably so. My goal is to show the guy who hates the idea of counseling how helpful it can be and that masculinity isn't inherently negative. Being a man is a good thing and being a good man is even better. My PhD research was on help-seeking behavior in men. I know that making that first phone call seems terrifying, but you owe it to yourself to give this a shot. You owe it to yourself to be well.

At Danica Shay Counseling and Consulting, it is my passion to empower people to heal, achieve their goals, and fulfill their purpose. I have more than 10 years of experience in the mental health field and with victims of depression, abuse, and anxiety. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy and personal coaching. Also, I provide consulting services to organizations who wish to strengthen their team and increase their morale. I am completely fluent in the Spanish language and have extensive experience with the Hispanic culture. I can help you find solutions. Please know, you are not alone. There is always hope! Call me today.

A motivating force for me in counseling is my discovery that we experience a normal response to abnormal conditions and these normal responses may not serve us in future experiences. In my six decades I’ve learned that Life happens for us not to us. This led me to my new path of counseling and service to others. My personal approach is that of compassion, unconditional acceptance, wisdom, and desire to learn more. My clinical focus areas are in addiction/recovery/relapse, complex trauma, LGBTQIA issues, religious trauma, shame/guilt, depression, anxiety, and grief.

Community and Communication pave the bridge to healing. This is where we begin. Together, we can face the shadows that have caused us pain along the road. Together, we can find a Sunny Day.

Currently not accepting new clients. Life is crazy and I am happy to meet you at whatever stage of life you are in. Taking care of yourself is priority and I am grateful for the opportunity to be on your side. Let our time together be a time of healing and growth.