Trauma Focused Therapists in Shenandoah, TX

I believe, from personal experiences, years of practice & teaching, that anyone can be empowered to face life challenges. Empowered individuals are resilient & able to bounce back from adversities. My main focus is to empower you & your loved ones to overcome challenges. As a professor for 8 years, I have trained & supervised hundreds of graduate students on evidence-based practices, positive psychology, Strength-based approaches, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, DBT, & integration of music & spirituality into counseling. CBT & Adlerian are my overarching modalities upon which I integrate other interventions tailored to clients' needs.

Hello! My name is Krista Bassani and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate.

My strongest belief as a therapist is that there must be a connection between therapist and client, one of trust and respect. Not all therapists are a right fit for you, you have to find the therapist you connect with. I have worked with individuals and their families to gain skills for coping with and managing issues surrounding depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and behavioral struggles along with relational and personal issues. I have worked with adolescents in hospital outpatient settings as well as private practice. I have experience working with children, adult individuals, couples, and families.

Are you experiencing challenges in life and struggling to make sense of it all? Are you wanting a neutral space to express your thoughts and emotions freely? Therapy is often sought out because of something causing us pain or discomfort. Sometimes our experiences can leave us feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck. Whether you are seeking immediate tools to manage your experiences or seeking personal growth, I am here to help! Click the “Email Me” button for direct contact and to schedule an appointment.

EMDR Trained - Certified Trauma Professional: Hello! Welcome to my page! It's my firm belief that developing an authentic and trusting relationship with your therapist is foundational to healing. As a former educator, I also believe it's important to the healing process to develop an understanding of what it is that makes you tick, and to help you get to the root of the issues you are struggling with. I specialize in working with adult trauma survivors experiencing PTSD, and survivors of childhood trauma. Along with EMDR, I also have training in ACT, DBT, EFT (tapping), NLP, Religious Trauma, Grief, and Ecotherapy.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with private practice and school counseling experience. I am a first-generation immigrant that values the importance of the cultural values to guide my clients to a path of self healing. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who struggle with life challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. I assist and guide individuals to gain the skills using the tools that best fits their lifestyle to thrive in society.

I offer individual, couple and family counseling. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and outcome-informed. You are the expert on your own life. Whether your goal is to resolve relationship conflict, recover from trauma or loss, receive parenting support, explore issues of identity and spirituality, optimize your career, or learn how to decrease anxiety or depression, my goal is to walk with you and provide a place where you can express yourself freely without being judged. I believe that just as relationships can be the source of hurt, we also heal through community in safe relationships.

My passion is helping people experience healing, find clarity & embrace change with a renewed sense of confidence. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relational conflict, adjusting to parenthood, feel out of control emotionally, or need support to process unresolved trauma, you weren’t designed to do it alone. We will work collaboratively to support your growth process and outline your goals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Having trouble coping with life stressors or finding your identity? Ready to take the first step of finding support on your journey to mental wellbeing? As a clinician, I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and helping them discover their most authentic selves. While prioritizing a positive therapeutic relationship, I use an eclectic approach to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs. I want clients to feel understood and valued as they develop the tools needed to cope with their challenges, set healthy boundaries, and increase their quality of life.

We help couples in turmoil, as well as anxious perfectionists, stressed out high-achievers, and women struggling with confidence. "We're always fighting." "We don't connect anymore." "I feel alone in my marriage." Whether it be difficulty communicating, struggles around intimacy, or conflict resolution, our goal is to support both parties with practical tools, as well as a deeper understanding of the self and the partner.

I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship by maintaining the conditions for trust, integrity, and compassion. Through a person-centered approach, I keep a non-judgmental perspective, free of criticism. As we work together, I will assist you in exploring various means to move forward and “unstick” yourself. This drives us in a partnership that serves your personal goals and individualized plan of care. A Rational-Emotive Behavioral approach to treatment allows you to confront self-defeating thoughts and behaviors and find concrete means to amend your existing “framework” for how you view yourself, others, and the world.

Asha Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC). Asha has over 10 years of providing therapy with a diverse client population. She has successfully counseled adolescents, adults, and elder adults with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, dysfunctional relationships, poor coping skills, divorce, military and veteran's issues, low self-esteem, chronic stress, trauma, and PTSD. She earned a Master’s degree in Psychology from Houston Baptist University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Miami.

If life's challenges are taking a toll on your mental well-being, know that help is available. If you get the feeling things aren't quite right or notice a shift from your usual, more positive self, there is support. When the little things pile up and become overwhelming, rest assured that I understand, and you're not alone. My knowledge covers areas like anxiety, infidelity, trauma, PTSD, and cumulative PTSD. Specifically, if you're a first responder or someone making decisions that impacts others, I have expertise in these realms and can offer personalized support.

Choosing counseling can be a monumental step in life's journey. I consider it a privilege to come along side you as you are seeking insight, growth and change. I enjoy working with women via phone therapy. My approach to counseling involves consideration of the whole person. Your mind, your body and your spirit. I utilize several counseling theories - Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Emotion-Focused, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy among others. Mostly though, I focus on meeting you where you are and without judgment so that you can experience the growth you desire.

Chaka completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Washington University. She has over 18 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, substance abuse outpatient programs, nonprofits, and private practice. Chaka is credentialed as Board Approved Clinical Supervisor and has provided clinical supervision towards full licensure for Licensed Clinical Social Workers. She has provided clinical and administrative supervision to social work student, interns and professionals.

I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am passionate about empowering adults and children who struggle with issues such as past trauma, anxiety, high stress, depression, grief or relational issues. I would love to work by your side. I am here to support those who are ready to help themselves and are seeking serenity and a better quality of life. Maybe you are struggling with a situation that is causing emotional pain or lack of peace. It is time to get help! Through self-awareness, and caring counseling, you might be able to find the peace that you deserve.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with almost 18 years of experience. Are you struggling in your work or family life? Is it impacting your relationships? Most of us go through life events that leave us battered and bruised but there are some things that we might go through that stay with us and impact our ability to navigate our daily lives. Many of us have experienced that and there is a way to walk through it and come out on the other side leaving the pain behind but keeping any meaningful lessons safely with us. If you have experienced this kind of incident, it would be a privilege to walk that journey to healing with you.

You are seeking, that is what brought you here. Sometimes that may be a single event, a crisis, a trauma, or a series of events that have you weary. Life can bring us to a place where we need to do things differently and can't quite sort out what that looks like.

Does it seem like emotions are taking over your life – anxiety, hurt, anger, sadness? Are you struggling with grief, trauma, or other life transitions? Are you noticing relationships are becoming more difficult and problems are surfacing at home, work, or school? Are you turning to coping tools that may help in the moment, but are starting to make things worse overall - drug use, unhealthy relationships, isolation, or other behaviors? Are you losing sight of yourself, the person you want to be, and the strengths you have? If you identify with any of these questions, know you are not alone.