Psychodynamic Therapists in Abilene, TX
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Valorie Cadoo MA MFT PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with clients who are committed to improving their lives. Sometimes family issues get in the way, both from the past and currently. Being stuck in traumatic memories or living in difficult circumstances makes life hard. I enjoy seeing families together to help them improve communication and to build closer relationships. Couples who invest therapy time into their relationship, report increased feelings of closeness and happiness in their lives. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor for MFT Interns and Associates. I enjoy helping MFT Trainees to improve their therapy skills to help others.
Not accepting new clients
Lori Copeland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, NBC-HWC
Verified
Verified
For over 20 years, I’ve had the opportunity to listen as clients shared their story and trusted me to help. As an integrative therapist, I draw from a large and diverse “tool bag” of research-supported methods and strategies to help people gain insight, develop skills, and strengthen the resilience they need to be happier, healthier, and improve their relationships. Most of my clients are adults, but I work with all ages. Some clients are struggling with severe depression, anxiety, or recovery from past trauma. Others are just looking for some better coping skills or support through a difficult time.
Jordan Rewis
LPC-Associate, LPC-A
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Welcome! I'm excited that you are looking into taking care of You! Sometimes our thoughts and emotions are too tangled to understand by ourselves. I am here to help you unravel those knots. I am ready to work with you on your stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other distressing life events. Let's find where we need to grow and heal.
Brenna G. Camp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The journey of life sometimes leads us down roads and paths untraveled. These new paths can be exciting or painful and scary. Perhaps you have experienced an unexpected death or loss. You or someone you love may be struggling with addiction, like substances or pornography. You may experience chronic physical pain and feel hopeless to find relief. Stress, depression, and anxiety may have surfaced unexpectedly or you have struggled with them for years. Or, you may be experiencing a life transition and hoping to grow through it. You, your children, teenagers, marriage, or family may be struggling to find harmony, peace or direction.
Waitlist for new clients
Christina R Rolerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
Verified
At times we all struggle with life changes such as job change or loss, the ending of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, parent-child conflict, or family-marital conflict. These changes can cause feelings of sadness, depression or anxiety. I look forward to working with clients who are seeking help with navigating life's ups and downs.
Laurie Markey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified
Verified
“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.
Online Therapists
Rhonda Lynne Pipkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
From a
Psychodynamic
perspective, together you and I will explore your lifestyle, childhood, attachment issues, identity and values, and how you were parented along with your parenting beliefs.
Your life is unique to you. Your experiences helped shape your belief system and how you go about doing life. Life is filled with traumas. Through EMDR therapy, life can change. I have life experience as a person who has experienced being diagnosed with a chronic illness, having to make a mid-life career change, endured family conflict and childhood abuse growing up. I know the struggles with children, teens, work, and relationships both intimate and those we rub shoulders with everyday. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Life Coach, and a Registered Nurse.
Maggie Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Psychodynamic
therapy, narrative therapy, & motivational interviewing help me get to know you better & help you to not just feel better but to live better.
Times get tough, and it’s during these tough times that it becomes difficult to ask for the help & support we need. But here you are doing just that! Regardless of how long you feel like you’ve been in the “especially tough times," I want to meet you where you are and support you as you work toward healing and growth. I'm an LPC Associate, supervised by Vanessa King, MEd, LPC-S, and I offer individual counseling for adults. You can have your sessions in-person or virtual - whatever works best for you!
New Leaf Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
At New Leaf Services, LLC we offer a wide variety of therapy and specialties. We offer individual, family, and couples counseling. Specialty treatment is available in Trauma, Abuse, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health Issues, and Animal Assisted Therapy. For counselors, we offer CEU training, administrative services, billing, credentialing, and general bookkeeping.
Lovell Counseling Services, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Our goal as counselors is to create a supportive environment in which our clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. We take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. We offer counseling sessions for individuals, couples, and families. * Depression and Sadness * Codependency * Anxiety and Stress * Communication issues * Arguments * Trust issues * Sex issues * Sex and Porn addiction * Loneliness * Emotional intimacy * Trauma * Self-esteem issues We accept most insurance. We are happy to answer any questions you might have.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.