Substance Use Therapists in Quanah, TX

It can happen to anyone. Life is going along just fine, and then before you realize what happened, you find yourself in a tough situation you never expected. Coping with it has been far from easy, to say the least. You're not alone! If it's a traumatic event, if it's ongoing circumstances that impact your mood and overall functioning, perhaps I can help. I have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, as well as Solutions-Focused Therapy. I use a holistic approach; considering the whole person in their environment.

My style is best described as one blending gratitude, realism and compassion. Similarly, with certifications in both DBT and EMDR, I find working with others to be an enriching process as well as learning how to be resilient in the face of change. I have also completed Level 1 Clinician Training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy in order to help couples become better at communicating with one another and bridging those gaps which often occur in relationships.

My goal is to provide a safe, accepting, and caring environment where you can heal and develop into the person you aspire to become. I will assist you during your own unique process of discovery through mutual trust and respect. We will explore and mend the issues which may be the source of pain and dysfunction. I believe in order to grow we must be open and honest in our communication. Whether it is you or you and your family struggling, we will get through these issues together.

Our focus is to provide direction and support to help nurture a holistic level of self-awareness within your body, mind and spirit. We guide you as you apply these skills to your daily life to help shift your perspective so that you are able to make more informed decisions that will allow you to experience peace and joy within.

As a marriage and family therapist, I view therapy from a systemic perspective. This means that my focus is not on individuals, but on relationships. The focus of treatment from this perspective is on interactions within systems, such as family and society, even when working with an individual. I believe effective therapy is based on faith that every individual or family has the ability to affect change within their own relationships. While I encourage clients to bring important relationships into therapy, I am qualified to work with clients one-on-one.

If you've been feeling sad, anxious, and overwhelmed, it's time to prioritize being happy. I am here to help you find your way forward. In the last 22 years of counseling, I have worked with a diverse group of amazing clients - from troubled teens, parents dealing with divorce, young adults seeking clarity about their identity (gender and otherwise), to those recovering from suicide attempts, chronic anxiety and depression, addictions, combat and childhood traumas, complicated grief, and career burnout. I look forward to helping each new client clarify their goals and find their unique path to recovery, peace, and acceptance.

Perhaps you are tired of just surviving and know you need to do something different but don’t know where to start. Maybe you want to understand yourself, your relationships, and your patterns of behavior better. Having a safe space to discuss these issues is the first step towards healing and growth. If you are motivated for change and willing to trust the process, then counseling is for you.

We are all born with a need to feel secure, accepted, and valued. Counseling offers a safe space to share your fears and hurts as you navigate the path towards healing. It’s an opportunity to discover personal strengths, and work in areas where you might feel stuck. It allows the time and space to share your stories, your struggles, and your desires. You can gain the tools you need to achieve your goals and make the healthy and lasting changes necessary to steer your life in the direction that you want to go.

“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive” -Brené Brown. Thank you so much for visiting my site. What I have learned about being a human, let alone a therapist, is that everybody has a story. My job is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to tell your story. Life can be very difficult for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes these struggles can feel overwhelming, leaving us confused and hopeless.