Therapists in Temple, TX

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Are you feeling down or overwhelmed? Do you feel alone in a room full of people? Do you need help with identifying appropriate life goals; developing effective coping skills; improving stress; alleviating depressive symptoms or embracing life. People enter counseling for many reasons, from anxiety, stress, mental health fitness, depression, trauma and grief. Still others are curious to discover more about themselves and keen to enrich their relationships and inner lives. Whatever your circumstances, counseling can be the first step in an empowering journey of self-awareness and change.

I specialize and have experience in treating a wide range of traumas ranging from combat trauma, sexual trauma, and other types of traumatic life events. I am trained in CPT , EMDR, and utilize CBT and DBT approaches. I emphasize the importance of establishing a sense of psychological safety before targeting traumatic memories and developing awareness of emotion and physiological responses to trauma and triggers. I have experience working with grief, depression, and anxiety. I provide counseling for adjustment issues, personality disorders, mood disorders, self-esteem, healthy boundaries, and multicultural and social justice issues.

Are you trying to cope with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, trauma triggers, sadness or anger? Would you like to improve your relationships with partner/spouse/family? Are you struggling to recover from childhood trauma or narcissistic abuse, adjust to major life changes, such as acute or chronic disease, divorce, death of a loved person, career transition? There are times in life when we need professional help to feel better and live a more fulfilling life. I am here to help you to deal with distress, grief, sense of despair, get your symptoms under control, heal from trauma and experience happiness.

On any given day, we face countless stressors and challenges. We may begin to see the world as burdensome, puzzling, and just too heavy to bare. “Life on life’s terms” can be a daunting and overwhelming prospect, even for the strongest among us. We live in a world that is increasingly demanding. More and more, people feel isolated and disconnected. We can become anxious, fearful, lonely, and angry. The good news? People CAN and DO change. They overcome. I've worked with countless people who have made positive change and had positive outcomes.

"The past has no power over the present moment"--Eckhart Tolle. Living your life's purpose can be difficult when you are burdened with past experiences of trauma. Worrying about the future can also hinder one's ability to live life to its fullest in the present moment. I am fulfilling my life's purpose by helping others attain their goals with the assistance of psychotherapy. I offer a committed, non-judgmental relationship, combined with ethical evidence-based practice techniques. I provide Client-Centered, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, and Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy to adults, children, adolescents, and couples.

Each of us reach a point in life where we need to pause, breathe, and restart. For some of us that restart will happen on our own for others of us that restart will require someone a few steps ahead of us to reach back and give use a hand. I would be honored to explore the obstacles in your life, identify the changes you want and deserve while providing you the tools to create a life that you are proud to show the world.

I am a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist trained to work with various populations, with a great passion for empowering clients to overcome challenges that impact daily functioning and quality of life. I believe in the model of partnership within the therapeutic process, working together to identify and meet goals and challenges in a meaningful, non-judgmental, effective, efficient and thorough way. I look forward to supporting you in whatever therapeutic journey you find yourself on currently.

Are relationship challenges, parenting stress, bullying, anxiety, Military life issues, depression, work related problems, unhealthy coping skills, lack of value in yourself, boundaries difficulties, social awkwardness, and angry outbursts interrupting your life. Did you know that receiving help is just a phone call away. Are you Active Duty Military or a family member of an active duty Soldier. Did you know that there is non-medical counseling through Military One Source? Seeking counseling through Military One Source is free and confidential it allow soldiers and family members to seek treatment outside of your installation.

Theophlius Watson, LCSW-S, is a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds. Theo is trained in EMDR, PREP couples therapy, CBT and other proven techniques. Theo’s use of evidenced-based techniques, specialized training, trauma-focused approach and couples therapy has produced highly favorable outcomes for the clients he’s worked with.

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, confused, powerless, helpless to control life issues, a healthy first step toward realizing positive change in your life, is to invest in therapy. By discovering your strengths, gifts, and unique perception, we can begin utilizing these attributes toward effective thoughtful problem solving and decision making behaviors.

I have had the honor and privilege of working with individuals and families for more than 15 years and really love what I do! My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, loss, and trauma, as well as women's issues. I recognize that the client is the expert on his or her life, and brings strengths to the therapy process. I position myself to be walk alongside clients and assist in facilitating areas of change that have been identified in therapy--all the while building on identified strengths.

Life can often be unpredictable and more dynamic than we are sometimes able to handle on our own. It is very easy to feel stuck, lost, hopeless, and even overwhelmed if we believe that we lack the resources and know how to approach our adversities. In the face of our challenges it is sometimes difficult to identify helpful solutions. This is how I may be helpful to you. Together we could explore what's possible and investigate solutions that work.

A problem solving approach is used to assist clients in exploring factors that may contribute to the identified issues. A whole person approach is used that encompasses one's emotional, mental, physical and spiritual circumstances. Respect and understanding is paramount to the development of a productive, healing clinical relationship. Ms. Travis offers a variety of techniques to help clients achieve insights, make changes, overcome obstacles, and gain balance in their lives. Ms. Travis has a background in medical social work which adds to the whole person approach.

Our office believes that access to counseling should be easy and comfortable. I personally try my best to never turn away a client, schedule immediately, and work with any financial barriers. Although I work with a variety of treatment goals and treatment modalities, I am known for my work with children, trauma experienced populations, relationship counseling, addictions, military and advocacy for community health. When working with children, I always involve the parents and I attempt to assess in a variety of settings to assure I have the entire picture. Counseling should feel comfortable and safe.

I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic alliance and provide a stong client centered approach and meet clients where they are in life. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, and Trauma Informed approach that fosters healing, growth, and change from within.

Leslie works with women and teens experiencing depression ranging from hormonal, postpartum and other medical causes to situational stress, lack of coping skills or those dealing with traumatic events. Leslie works with post-abortive and post-miscarriage women, walking alongside them as they process the full range of emotions associated with pregnancy loss. Leslie also enjoys working to repair/maintain teen and parent relationships, seeking healthy communication and healing in, at times, difficult transitional relationships.

I've been in private practice since 2006. I make every effort to assist each client to live in the here and now in a healthy manner. I am motivated and continue to make every effort to effectively treat the following conditions and symptoms: Depression, Aniety, Panic Attacks, Emotional Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD and Conflict Resolution. I have worked with incarcerated juveniles, foster children, and adult men and women. I am a provider for many insurance companies and at times I operate on a sliding scale fee.

Life has challenges. If you allow me to, I will be there to walk with you through your challenges. There will be times when the challenges seem greater than the gain. That’s when I will encourage you to address your challenges with acknowledgement, patience, tolerance, and acceptance which, if you’re willing, you will find a lesson about yourself within. I used a person centered approach with focus on self and insight within self.

I am a dedicated and confident counselor with an unwavering commitment to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and substance use. My journey in the field of recovery began over a decade ago when I made the life-changing decision to embrace sobriety myself. Since then, I have relentlessly pursued my passion for assisting others on their path to recovery. I approach every client with empathy and a non-judgmental attitude, fostering a safe and supportive environment. I believe in treating each individual with the respect and dignity they deserve on their journey to recovery.