Structural Family Therapy in Hays County, TX

I believe in the power of story. What we tell ourselves about our lives, our families, and our environment impacts who we are. I seek to provide a safe, therapeutic space for you to examine your story. What is working, what isn’t, where do you want to be? I know that it can be scary to open our lives and take steps to change the narrative. You are the expert on you. My role is to listen without judgement, hold space for you to explore, and empower you to make the changes that you want to see in your life.

Pain can lead to the most profound feelings of isolation and hopelessness. I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples, helping people during the most vulnerable times in their lives and have seen first hand how unresolved and damaged relationships have negatively impacted people and caused pain. One of people's biggest regrets at end-of-life are the relationships they have neglected. One of my greatest passions is working with individuals and families to address hurts and impasses: being both witness and participant.

The predominant perspective at Wellspring Behavioral Health is holistic. which regards people and communities as wholes, not just parts pieced together. That means that your physical, psychological, spiritual, behavioral and other "selves" are all intertwined, acting together and impacting one another. Similarly, you live in a family, workplace, and community which influence and are influenced by you. In concrete terms this means that any difficulty that may bring you to see a counselor is seen from a broad perspective opening a wealth of insight and ability to respond.

When we experience difficulties in our lives, it is easy to feel powerless to our problems. You might feel as though anxiety or depression dominate your life, interrupting your hopes for the future or getting in the way of fulfilling connections with others. Perhaps it seems like you and your partner just can’t overcome conflict or feelings of disconnection, no matter how hard you try. Or maybe your teen child is struggling with the challenges of adolescence and identity development, and they feel hopeless that they will ever experience a true sense of belonging. Whatever your story is, your problems do not have to define you.

Each of us is complex with a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspect. My goal is to help you explore every part of your being and promote integration instead of compartmentalization, for true wholeness. I work with those who have struggled with anxiety, depression, fear, anger and shame to discover healing, giftedness and purpose.

Deepen, reignite/repair or decide? You, your partner and therapist, no groups. Or, individuals, adult child-parent, adult siblings, work partners. Love-Sex-Trust approach. Did you historically have to rely on yourself? Are you tired of suffering, ready to resolve core issues? Affairs, conflict, fears with intimacy, abandonment, narcissistic abuse recovery, performance anxiety, sexual "baggage," infertility and adoption, chronic health issues, long distance, inter-racial, separation/divorce, parental alienation, co-parenting, dating post divorce, identity and healing intergenerational trauma. lovesextrustproductions.com.

After 25 years, I still absolutely love what I do and look forward with excitement to learning what makes each individual who enters my office unique. I picture myself in the person's shoes and try to see the world from their perspective to learn their strengths, struggles, goals and needs. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapist assists the client in identifying and achieving specific goals. We clarify, refine, and adjust these goals throughout the therapeutic process.

If you’re finding it challenging finding your way back to the flow of life, congratulations for taking the first step! It is not an easy thing to ask for help. My aim is to assist you with discovering your strengths, to teach you other, more effective skills to negotiate life’s struggles and empower you to take on your life with confidence. I am committed to giving you the help that will make a positive difference for you.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in addressing the unique challenges faced by young adults and women. From dealing with trauma and anxiety to navigating life transitions and struggles with body image, I have the expertise to guide you through these complex issues. I believe in the power of empathy and genuine care, and I’m dedicated to helping you reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we can work on fostering self-compassion and breaking free from the shackles of perfectionism.

Deepen, reignite/repair or decide? You, your partner and therapist, no groups. Or, individuals, adult child-parent, adult siblings, work partners. Love-Sex-Trust approach. Did you historically have to rely on yourself? Are you tired of suffering, ready to resolve core issues? Affairs, conflict, fears with intimacy, abandonment, narcissistic abuse recovery, performance anxiety, sexual "baggage," infertility and adoption, chronic health issues, long distance, inter-racial, separation/divorce, parental alienation, co-parenting, dating post divorce, identity and healing intergenerational trauma. lovesextrustproductions.com.

My philosophy as a therapist is to treat each person as a unique individual worthy of unconditional acceptance, regardless of their circumstances or struggles. I desire to come alongside, challenge and encourage my clients to find healing emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Counseling explores these road blocks and helps the person remove obstacles to happiness so he or she can go on to lead a happy and more fulfilling life.

Through my years as mental health clinician, I have learned that change is not possible in isolation. It would be my privilege to assist in your change/growth process. I offer an eclectic approach to psychotherapy with an extensive background in the treatment of trauma.  My training in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Dr. Bruce Perry's work The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics has enabled me to specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD and many other diagnosis.

Karina Garcia treats adults, adolescents, couples and families who have a wide range of presenting problems. I have particular interests in trauma, relationship issues, including couples therapy, mood disorders, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, sexual abuse, ADHD and men's vulnerability. I have specialized training, experience, and interests in the treatment of children with behavior problems and families disrupted by divorce. I also enjoy working with multicultural backgrounds as well as immigrant populations. All services are available in English or Spanish.

If you are looking for someone with experience to listen to your situation, help you identify things that need to change, and to help you make those changes, I would love to talk with you. I have been counseling children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families for 22 years. We will work together to develop treatment goals and strategies to get things back on course. It is so hard when relationships are stressed or broken, when children are having problems educationally or socially, and when anxiety or depression prevents you from being who you want to be. I can help.

I am a licensed psychologist and licensed specialist in school psychology. My practice serves adults, adolescents, children, and families. I use a problem-solving, collaborative, pragmatic approach which is helpful in achieving positive results quickly. My specialities include treating youth and adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma histories, as well as child and adolescent concerns such as ADHD and defiance. I am available to support veterans who are experiencing PTSD and adjustment issues related to returning to civilian life. Additionally, I work with older adults who might be experiencing depression, adjustment difficulties, or other mental health concerns.

I have helped couples for 30 years to transform their relationship using Imago Relationship Therapy. I teach couples a communication skill set that foster emotional maturity and respect. This changes relationships. Being in relationship can be challenging during the second stage of relationship when the newness recedes and irritations begins. The Imago model increases consciousness and healing around the origins of conflict. This awareness empowers couples in their ability to change so they are no longer victims to dysfunctional patterns. I incorporate a psycho-spiritual approach in my Imago work as well as individual counseling.

I have a passion for teaching individuals, couples and families how to improve their relationships, build confidence and self-esteem, and find greater happiness and satisfaction in life. I work with clients to help them develop strategies and learn specific skills to reach the goals they desire, while also understanding how their changes will impact the people around them. Therapy should feel hopeful and productive, and I love seeing people grow and change and feel more empowered, peaceful and happy with their lives as they learn new things and experience the satisfaction of seeing rapid change.

My name is Mandi and I view our work together as a partnership where we are both equals collaborating to work towards the change you are seeking in your life. Whether we work together in one one-on-one therapy sessions or I support you by sharing other mental health resources through Zessio, you are welcome here. I arrive at our sessions as a curious learner of your inner world. I honor the vulnerability involved in this process and hold this space with you with care. I am socially and culturally conscious, body-affirming, LGBTQ+ allied, and sex-positive. “Y’all” means all, y'all.

The counseling relationship is based on creating an accepting, respectful, warm, collaborative working environment to guide you to create and re-write healthy scripts in your personal journey. The key is to construct opportunities for you to gain insights into personal patterns and simultaneously strengthen connections in relationships. Efforts will focus on helping you explore your strengths and successes and explore effective ways to enhance personal growth and relationship satisfaction.