Relational Therapists in 78660
Expect Change Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I believe there is a gem waiting to be discovered inside each of us and with a space that is relational, understanding towards your individual needs, and that provides a sense of safety is my goal.
Are you looking to make real life changes in a space that feels safe and offers the support that you desire? Does it seem as if you have done all that you can to find the answers? Well, I am here to assist. I enjoy partnering with teens, young adults, and couples as they manage circumstances such as conflict management, anxiety, depression, navigate life and career changes, blended families, adoptions, and school issues; I utilize a trauma informed compassion based approach which focused on your individualized needs. I also offer Christian counseling. In life, one of the bravest things you can do is take ahold of your life journey.
I believe there is a gem waiting to be discovered inside each of us and with a space that is relational, understanding towards your individual needs, and that provides a sense of safety is my goal.
Are you looking to make real life changes in a space that feels safe and offers the support that you desire? Does it seem as if you have done all that you can to find the answers? Well, I am here to assist. I enjoy partnering with teens, young adults, and couples as they manage circumstances such as conflict management, anxiety, depression, navigate life and career changes, blended families, adoptions, and school issues; I utilize a trauma informed compassion based approach which focused on your individualized needs. I also offer Christian counseling. In life, one of the bravest things you can do is take ahold of your life journey.
Pflugerville Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Some of what we at PCC specialize in: Sandtray, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Circle of Security, Theraplay (level 1 trained), AutPlay, TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention), Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Counseling, & Supervision .
Pflugerville Counseling Center offers a wide range of counseling services to individuals, families, couples, and children/teens. Though each of us specializes in different areas, we all hold a belief that counseling is most helpful when it is about having a safe relationship to more fully explore, understand, and accept our authentic self. We believe that everyone has a story and the more we can own our stories, the more choice and control we have over writing the next chapters. We all love working with the brain/body/relationship connection we all hold within ourselves and between each other.
Some of what we at PCC specialize in: Sandtray, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Circle of Security, Theraplay (level 1 trained), AutPlay, TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention), Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Counseling, & Supervision .
Pflugerville Counseling Center offers a wide range of counseling services to individuals, families, couples, and children/teens. Though each of us specializes in different areas, we all hold a belief that counseling is most helpful when it is about having a safe relationship to more fully explore, understand, and accept our authentic self. We believe that everyone has a story and the more we can own our stories, the more choice and control we have over writing the next chapters. We all love working with the brain/body/relationship connection we all hold within ourselves and between each other.
Stephanie Mata
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I'm trained in Relational Life Therapy, Gottman Couples Method, & a student with Sexual Health Alliance on the Certified Couples & Sex Therapy track.
I offer relationship and sex therapy with a specialized focus on couples, including high conflict couples. I support clients who feel exhausted and want to stop falling into negative cycles in their relationships or marriage. I help them to feel loved, understood & respected. I teach them to effectively manage conflict and build intimacy. I work with these couples together and as individuals to discover their values, needs, and desires individually and in the relationship. I also work with adult individuals struggling to maintain healthy relationships rooted in childhood trauma or dysfunction within their family of origin.
I'm trained in Relational Life Therapy, Gottman Couples Method, & a student with Sexual Health Alliance on the Certified Couples & Sex Therapy track.
I offer relationship and sex therapy with a specialized focus on couples, including high conflict couples. I support clients who feel exhausted and want to stop falling into negative cycles in their relationships or marriage. I help them to feel loved, understood & respected. I teach them to effectively manage conflict and build intimacy. I work with these couples together and as individuals to discover their values, needs, and desires individually and in the relationship. I also work with adult individuals struggling to maintain healthy relationships rooted in childhood trauma or dysfunction within their family of origin.
Jessica Michelle Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPDPE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
By integrating Bowen theory and sound Christian principles, we will unearth long-standing relational patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I believe that everyone has the ability to achieve mental and emotional well-being and to lead a life that is worth celebrating. It is my passion to help guide you and your family on this journey of healing. With compassion and understanding, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I work with each individual to empower them to build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and relationships.
By integrating Bowen theory and sound Christian principles, we will unearth long-standing relational patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I believe that everyone has the ability to achieve mental and emotional well-being and to lead a life that is worth celebrating. It is my passion to help guide you and your family on this journey of healing. With compassion and understanding, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I work with each individual to empower them to build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and relationships.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pflugerville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Liz Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I use a relational approach combined with mindfulness, lack of judgment, active listening, self-awareness and a genuine presence with my clients.
Therapy is collaborative. As a therapist, I am a partner in my clients' self-explorations and a witness to their accomplishments. I provide a serene place where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves, deepen emotional connections with self and others, recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships, consider new ways of being in the world, develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and work through past and present past trauma, grief, and losses. You have the strengths you need to meet your full potential and achieve a satisfying life. I can help.
I use a relational approach combined with mindfulness, lack of judgment, active listening, self-awareness and a genuine presence with my clients.
Therapy is collaborative. As a therapist, I am a partner in my clients' self-explorations and a witness to their accomplishments. I provide a serene place where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves, deepen emotional connections with self and others, recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships, consider new ways of being in the world, develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and work through past and present past trauma, grief, and losses. You have the strengths you need to meet your full potential and achieve a satisfying life. I can help.
Rosalie Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
My approach to therapy is genuine, relational, and non-judgmental.
You are not alone. Change is hard, loss is hard, and life is hard. We all know, we can't do this alone. We all need someone: someone to listen, to care, to go along for the ride. I would be honored to be that someone for you. We as human beings have an innate desire to thrive. We all want to improve and better ourselves. I believe every individual has the capacity to grow and change, and I can help you on this journey.
My approach to therapy is genuine, relational, and non-judgmental.
You are not alone. Change is hard, loss is hard, and life is hard. We all know, we can't do this alone. We all need someone: someone to listen, to care, to go along for the ride. I would be honored to be that someone for you. We as human beings have an innate desire to thrive. We all want to improve and better ourselves. I believe every individual has the capacity to grow and change, and I can help you on this journey.
If blah, anxious, depressed or isolated have become your new normal, let's talk. My style of therapy is relational, warm, respectful, and oriented toward supporting change when it's needed. There's not one way to do therapy because it's tailored to your needs and goals. Therapy can be a safe place to talk through difficult things, a place to grieve, a place to create plans to support behavior change, a place to develop communication and emotional IQ skills, a place to heal old wounds, a place to figure out how you want to navigate a difficult situation, and a place to figure out who you are and who you want to be.
If blah, anxious, depressed or isolated have become your new normal, let's talk. My style of therapy is relational, warm, respectful, and oriented toward supporting change when it's needed. There's not one way to do therapy because it's tailored to your needs and goals. Therapy can be a safe place to talk through difficult things, a place to grieve, a place to create plans to support behavior change, a place to develop communication and emotional IQ skills, a place to heal old wounds, a place to figure out how you want to navigate a difficult situation, and a place to figure out who you are and who you want to be.
Kevin Leapley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, CEFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I specialize in treating sexual addiction/problematic sexual behaviors. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) that believes the real issue is not the need for more sex but the desire for real connection yet turning to counterfeit connection due to past relational hurts, abuse, rejection, neglect, and abandonment. I am also a certified emotionally focused couples therapist and I specialize working with couples hurting from infidelity and betrayal. I believe that the relationship can be restored and become stronger than ever.
I specialize in treating sexual addiction/problematic sexual behaviors. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) that believes the real issue is not the need for more sex but the desire for real connection yet turning to counterfeit connection due to past relational hurts, abuse, rejection, neglect, and abandonment. I am also a certified emotionally focused couples therapist and I specialize working with couples hurting from infidelity and betrayal. I believe that the relationship can be restored and become stronger than ever.
Dan Stribling-Vergara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
I use Somatic Experiencing and Relational approaches in my work.
Thank you for considering me for your healing journey. Many clients that I work with are members of the LGBTQ community, both teens and adults. In addition, I am a great fit for adults interested in finding the tools to navigate an increasingly more challenging world. I offer individual services as well as relationship therapy services. My areas of clinical expertise are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting folks navigating grief and loss.
I use Somatic Experiencing and Relational approaches in my work.
Thank you for considering me for your healing journey. Many clients that I work with are members of the LGBTQ community, both teens and adults. In addition, I am a great fit for adults interested in finding the tools to navigate an increasingly more challenging world. I offer individual services as well as relationship therapy services. My areas of clinical expertise are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting folks navigating grief and loss.
Kayla Chauvin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is compassionate, relational, collaborative, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive.
Welcome! Feeling like you can connect with a potential therapist is an essential guide in your search for one, so I invite you to listen to the voice that nudges you towards or away from any given clinician. I encourage you to reach out to me if you sense a possible connection to my work- I would be honored to be part of your journey.
My approach to therapy is compassionate, relational, collaborative, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive.
Welcome! Feeling like you can connect with a potential therapist is an essential guide in your search for one, so I invite you to listen to the voice that nudges you towards or away from any given clinician. I encourage you to reach out to me if you sense a possible connection to my work- I would be honored to be part of your journey.
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Robert Gallegos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I incorporate a relational-focused approach to provide support and practical feedback.
Hi. My name is Robert and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S). I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Texas A&M International University in 1999 and a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling from Texas State University in 2013. Since 1999, I have been working with many different populations and all ages in the mental health field, honing my skills as a clinician. It can be difficult to ask for support sometimes. I get that and strive to limit barriers to accessing therapy. Call me and let's chat.
I incorporate a relational-focused approach to provide support and practical feedback.
Hi. My name is Robert and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S). I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Texas A&M International University in 1999 and a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling from Texas State University in 2013. Since 1999, I have been working with many different populations and all ages in the mental health field, honing my skills as a clinician. It can be difficult to ask for support sometimes. I get that and strive to limit barriers to accessing therapy. Call me and let's chat.
Cissy Castillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I work from a relational approach to help you address feelings and beliefs to improve quality of life.
Are you conflicted, unhappy, in crisis, in transition, struggling with mental health symptoms, or just feeling that something is off? Are you struggling with consistent conflict or miscommunication in your relationships and ready to do something different? Change isn’t easy and sometimes even scary but I can help you embrace change to enhance your relationships. I offer non-judgmental support around the challenges and stressors you’re dealing with.
I work from a relational approach to help you address feelings and beliefs to improve quality of life.
Are you conflicted, unhappy, in crisis, in transition, struggling with mental health symptoms, or just feeling that something is off? Are you struggling with consistent conflict or miscommunication in your relationships and ready to do something different? Change isn’t easy and sometimes even scary but I can help you embrace change to enhance your relationships. I offer non-judgmental support around the challenges and stressors you’re dealing with.
Sara T Kuti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
I am thrilled that you have decided to take a step towards finding and retaining peace in your everyday life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience serving clients with a variety of issues. My area of expertise is relational issues- parent/child, friendships, romantic partnerships, and professional relationships. If you're the therapist of your family and friend group, if you have a hard time saying no out of fear of disappointing others, if you're a self-identified people pleaser, or if you find yourself always pouring into others but not getting much in return, then you're my ideal client.
I am thrilled that you have decided to take a step towards finding and retaining peace in your everyday life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience serving clients with a variety of issues. My area of expertise is relational issues- parent/child, friendships, romantic partnerships, and professional relationships. If you're the therapist of your family and friend group, if you have a hard time saying no out of fear of disappointing others, if you're a self-identified people pleaser, or if you find yourself always pouring into others but not getting much in return, then you're my ideal client.
I like to help my client's build resiliency, gain good daily coping skills to manage their symptoms and offer a safe , non-judgmental space to allow them to work through any issues they are struggling with in life.
I like to help my client's build resiliency, gain good daily coping skills to manage their symptoms and offer a safe , non-judgmental space to allow them to work through any issues they are struggling with in life.
Amanda Vasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Hi everyone! I'm sure it can be intimidating starting the therapeutic process. Having to identify areas in our lives we may need help with can be an overwhelming task. I strive to create a warm, safe space for clients to explore those things in a supportive, non judgemental environment. My style is easy going and friendly, with the definite use of humor. My approach is collaborative and respectful, with the focus on assisting clients with utilizing the strengths they possess to problem solve and facilitate change for themselves.
Hi everyone! I'm sure it can be intimidating starting the therapeutic process. Having to identify areas in our lives we may need help with can be an overwhelming task. I strive to create a warm, safe space for clients to explore those things in a supportive, non judgemental environment. My style is easy going and friendly, with the definite use of humor. My approach is collaborative and respectful, with the focus on assisting clients with utilizing the strengths they possess to problem solve and facilitate change for themselves.
I am here to offer hope and healing to individuals, couples, and families for the many difficulties and challenges that life can present. I have a love for people and a passion for assisting individuals and couples in gaining insight into their lives and in their relationships. By gaining this insight and understanding, this can lead to emotional healing, closer relationships, healthier lifestyles, and inner peace.
I am here to offer hope and healing to individuals, couples, and families for the many difficulties and challenges that life can present. I have a love for people and a passion for assisting individuals and couples in gaining insight into their lives and in their relationships. By gaining this insight and understanding, this can lead to emotional healing, closer relationships, healthier lifestyles, and inner peace.
Emily Marie Schultz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
Are you finding yourself getting stuck in familiar, unhelpful patterns in your relationships? Is fear, anxiety, shame, or depression getting in the way of achieving your or your child’s goals? You are worthy and deserve to take time for yourself! You don’t have to navigate trauma, pain, anxiety or depression alone. Together, utilizing humor and compassion, we can explore ways your family system and past experiences shaped patterns of behavior that are now impacting your relationship with yourself and others. The time is now to honor yourself to get the help you need.
Are you finding yourself getting stuck in familiar, unhelpful patterns in your relationships? Is fear, anxiety, shame, or depression getting in the way of achieving your or your child’s goals? You are worthy and deserve to take time for yourself! You don’t have to navigate trauma, pain, anxiety or depression alone. Together, utilizing humor and compassion, we can explore ways your family system and past experiences shaped patterns of behavior that are now impacting your relationship with yourself and others. The time is now to honor yourself to get the help you need.
Christina Perez, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
New clients welcome! I provide space for clients to get support with challenging feelings. Here, my clients are met within a relationship that enables them to work towards their goals. This shift often transforms their relationships and the world. My clients’ experiences in the past and present matter in our work together. Our feelings are wonderful tools that can help us live richer lives. Many people have been mistakenly given the message that feelings are too big or bothersome to give full respect and attention.
New clients welcome! I provide space for clients to get support with challenging feelings. Here, my clients are met within a relationship that enables them to work towards their goals. This shift often transforms their relationships and the world. My clients’ experiences in the past and present matter in our work together. Our feelings are wonderful tools that can help us live richer lives. Many people have been mistakenly given the message that feelings are too big or bothersome to give full respect and attention.
Hannah Topelberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Embarking on a therapeutic journey can be a daunting step, especially when it involves opening up and being vulnerable with someone new. My primary objective is to establish a nurturing and trust-filled relationship with my clients. Within this space, I aim to offer support, humor, authenticity, and, most importantly, the freedom to express one's complete self without fear of judgment. My therapeutic philosophy is firmly grounded in the principles of social justice, recognizing the profound impact that society, an individual's environment, and support systems can have on one's life journey.
Welcome! Embarking on a therapeutic journey can be a daunting step, especially when it involves opening up and being vulnerable with someone new. My primary objective is to establish a nurturing and trust-filled relationship with my clients. Within this space, I aim to offer support, humor, authenticity, and, most importantly, the freedom to express one's complete self without fear of judgment. My therapeutic philosophy is firmly grounded in the principles of social justice, recognizing the profound impact that society, an individual's environment, and support systems can have on one's life journey.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.