I provide a safe and accepting environment to heal from past traumas, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. If you've tried before but things just aren't coming together you know how frustrating it is to not be able to be the real you. At first I'll help you identify where these difficulties come from, followed by learning and practicing ways to manage negative symptoms, and last we work together to resolve these issues at the root so you don't have to worry about them reoccurring. If you are ready, I'd be honored to work with you.

As a therapist, I get excited about the opportunity for change in a person’s life. I take a holistic approach, considering the many factors that affect a client’s mental and emotional state, not just the presenting problem. My goal is to connect with a person in such a way that allows me to understand the influences - family, friends, environment and medication - that contribute to their specific situation. My background as a Licensed Professional Counselor, certified teacher and school counselor, as well as working for 16+ years with at-risk individuals, from four years to adult, allows me to treat a wide range of clients.

I believe everyone has the ability to become more than they are right now. We've all made mistakes and decisions that have brought us to places we would rather not be. My goal is to help you reevaluate your life, recalibrate your direction, and reclaim the future you want. I use simple and brief therapies that are supported by research and years of experience in the field. I have extensive experience working with men struggling with addictions, couples and their relationships with each other, and individuals in life transitions. Your privacy, dignity, and well being is my highest priority.

Thank you for visiting my profile! I am passionate about mental health. I believe in the importance of coming alongside clients to better their mental and emotional health, which can positively impact behavior and relationships. I can work with children and adolescents with learning disabilities and ADHD, as well as help children and adolescents obtain healthy coping strategies, emotional regulation and social skills. I can also offer career counseling for teens and young adults. I believe that we can work to help children and teens reach their fullest potential. I work under the supervision of Randel Duncan, MA, LPC-S.

I've worked with adolescence and families for around 25 years in a variety of settings. These settings include being a youth / children's pastor prior to starting my counseling journey. Much of my experience involves working with those that struggle with abuse, depression, relationship conflict, self harming behaviors, legal issues, and behavior problems. Although I am licensed to practice counseling through the State of Texas, I am a Christian and the fundamentals of my practice are in line with traditional Christian faith.

Does life feel like it is too much to handle right now? Life can be hard, stressful, and overwhelming in any given season. Then add a traumatic event and it can seem like game over. Trauma comes in many forms and can wreck havoc on your life and the life of those around you. At times it can feel like chaos is surrounding you. I would love to help you or your loved one to create a safe place for the healing journey to begin. I enjoy working alongside young adults, adolescents, and professionals with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and vicarious/secondary trauma.

My goal is to help individuals to get through their emotional problems and traumatic experiences and to heal the pain they feel. I believe in a close connection of body, mind and spirit and think that counseling can very well be approached from this perspective. I have experience with individuals from many different cultures, mentalities, beliefs, religions, and behaviors. I want to help clients heal and become whole again. I want to help them prosper, move forward in life and get what they deserve.

If hopelessness, loneliness, fear, anger, and despair are a part of your regular experience, there is help. Too many people walk out their daily lives carrying these heavy burdens all alone. Sometimes, even in marriage, there is a deep loneliness that feels overwhelming, but you do NOT have to make this journey alone.

Have you lost your self confidence, feel stressed or overwhelmed? Let Distinctive Pathways help you move out your own way and put clarity back into your life. Changes occur when you shift your mindset. Our team has an extensive background working in a variety of areas as a change agent. They empower clients to achieve their full potential through a strength based perspective. Distinctive Pathways is unique and offers an array of services designed to meet your needs. So whether you find yourself at a crossroad or ready to go to the next stage in your career. Let us help you find what's right for you and put you back on your pathway

It is my belief that therapy begins with a safe and respectful environment where individual and relational needs are compassionately addressed. I work diligently to provide that environment where healing and growth can take place. Together we will work to build a trusting relationship and to identify changes you wish to make in order to support positive growth in your life. With twenty five years in the field of mental health, and as a therapist, husband, and father, I draw from a broad range of life experiences, as a roadmap into my client's world.

Our experience of life may lead us to feel Distressed. Disappointed. Discouraged. Overwhelmed. Anxious. Burned out. Angry. Our friends and family may have given us their perspective, and we just need another impartial, objective point of view. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, with 20 years of experience overall, and 9 years in Private Practice, my primary objective is to provide a compassionate ear--and in that context--to provide Clients with useful tools and resources to assist them in experiencing a more satisfying quality of life.

If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, addiction, hopelessness, issues related to OCD, marriage difficulties, sexual struggles, a parental crisis, a traumatic brain injury, or have a child on the autism spectrum I encourage you to contact Metroplex Counseling and Wellness for our powerful team approach. If you are a first responder I also encourage you to contact our office. Our compassionate team offers a comprehensive, holistic, and biblical approach to care.

Our goal here at Landry Therapy Group is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through struggles with which they are confronted. Our desire is to cultivate a healthier style of living to ensure the client's future mental well-being. We staff therapists who specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, family conflict, special needs clients, Christian counseling and LGBT to help them cope with life's daily struggles and/or issues resulting from past trauma or conflict. We can help.

At the end of the day…I want to help people, like you--- wrestle with the painful and messy areas of life that keep you feeling “ashamed”, “alone”, “stuck” and “worthless”. Whatever you are struggling with, I am here for you. I want you to have a “safe space” to wrestle with the questions you often wonder about God: “How could God allow these things to happen?” “Where was God during these terrible times”?

We all have faced difficulties at one time or another. Challenging situations can be a great opportunity for positive change and self-awareness. As a counselor, I strive to offer empathy, compassion and a safe environment to each of my clients as they are working through their pain and walk beside them on their journey towards healing.

My journey in counseling is helping persons surviving trauma in their lives. You may be a Veteran, a Responder, or a family/loved one/friend. You may also be a survivor of child abuse.. Trauma has many forms such as our occupation, abusive past, or it may be a single incident that has occurred ex: vehicle accident, witnessing a violent incident where somebody else was hurt/killed or other extremely upsetting event in life. If you read the above and something sounds familiar or similar and your life is negatively impacted, assisting YOU is my passion and mission.

I believe every person is a unique make up of mind, body, and soul. I work to partner with clients to find the best ways to improve each area. I understand that every person is different and hope to tailor a specific treatment plan to help. Please email or call to schedule an initial evaluation if you have experienced any depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, or any other issue you'd like to address.

Who needs counseling? Why do people generally seek counseling? Counseling should not be a last resort. Many people look to counseling as a means to develop a plan for tackling life's obstacles or gain perspective - be it life pressures, trouble with romantic , parent-child, or family relationships, parenting, job related stress, or transistion. Counseling can provide a safe place to emotionally and relationally explore solutions that are right for you. Not one person's path is the same.

Do you feel like you and your partner have become more like roommates than a couple? Perhaps you're grieving a loss, dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event, or are just looking for skills to communicate better, de-escalate arguments, or deal with perpetual-gridlocked issues. The good news is, whether you're looking for premarital classes, navigating the challenges of bringing a new baby home, or are working through the aftermath of an affair, I can help.