Family Therapists in Alvarado, TX
Gambles, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
My therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, and I am EMDR-Trained (must meet the criteria for this approach). For couples, I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Gambles, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
My therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, and I am EMDR-Trained (must meet the criteria for this approach). For couples, I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or anxiety related to their relationships or family.
I work with couples/individuals stuck in unhealthy communication patterns, negative thought patterns, and feeling disconnected by helping them to develop secure attachments and safety in their relationships, using EFT and CBT. I use Narrative Therapy and SFBT for those who want brief or long-term therapy. Individuals with underlying traumas that are impacting their relationships, helping them to process and adjust, using CBT, EMDR, and WET. I also help clients learn balance with the belief that clients must be willing to identify or trace back where things got off track and then be open to change.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or anxiety related to their relationships or family.
I work with couples/individuals stuck in unhealthy communication patterns, negative thought patterns, and feeling disconnected by helping them to develop secure attachments and safety in their relationships, using EFT and CBT. I use Narrative Therapy and SFBT for those who want brief or long-term therapy. Individuals with underlying traumas that are impacting their relationships, helping them to process and adjust, using CBT, EMDR, and WET. I also help clients learn balance with the belief that clients must be willing to identify or trace back where things got off track and then be open to change.
I offer a supportive, creative space where you can explore what’s holding you back and begin working toward healing and growth. My experience includes counseling children, teens, and adults using a combination of art therapy, talk therapy, play therapy, and somatic techniques. I've worked in nonprofit settings, trauma-focused care, and private practice. I also provide Christian counseling and have experience with animal-assisted therapy and holistic approaches to healing.
I offer a supportive, creative space where you can explore what’s holding you back and begin working toward healing and growth. My experience includes counseling children, teens, and adults using a combination of art therapy, talk therapy, play therapy, and somatic techniques. I've worked in nonprofit settings, trauma-focused care, and private practice. I also provide Christian counseling and have experience with animal-assisted therapy and holistic approaches to healing.
Feeling stuck? Struggling with relationships, difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, or challenges with neurodivergence? Your progress can begin when you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted—just as you are. Together, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and work toward lasting healing and growth.
Feeling stuck? Struggling with relationships, difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, or challenges with neurodivergence? Your progress can begin when you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted—just as you are. Together, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and work toward lasting healing and growth.
Maybe you are dealing with relationship concerns like a change in your family situation.
I closely work with each client to help them create a plan and set goals tailored to their specific needs. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including Sand Tray, Solution Focused and EMDR. I have experience working with children, teens, young and older adults. At times everyone deals with anxiety, depression, stressors, and life transitions.
Maybe you are dealing with relationship concerns like a change in your family situation.
I closely work with each client to help them create a plan and set goals tailored to their specific needs. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including Sand Tray, Solution Focused and EMDR. I have experience working with children, teens, young and older adults. At times everyone deals with anxiety, depression, stressors, and life transitions.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure where to turn?
At Hope Restored Counseling, I help individuals and couples in Cleburne, Burleson, Joshua, and Alvarado find hope and healing. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and tailored to meet you exactly where you are.
Whether you’re facing marriage struggles, anxiety, depression, shame, addiction, or self-worth challenges, the first step can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to face it alone. I’ll walk with you every step of the journey toward recovery and lasting change.
Reach out today toward a healthier, more peaceful life. It starts with one courageous choice.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure where to turn?
At Hope Restored Counseling, I help individuals and couples in Cleburne, Burleson, Joshua, and Alvarado find hope and healing. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and tailored to meet you exactly where you are.
Whether you’re facing marriage struggles, anxiety, depression, shame, addiction, or self-worth challenges, the first step can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to face it alone. I’ll walk with you every step of the journey toward recovery and lasting change.
Reach out today toward a healthier, more peaceful life. It starts with one courageous choice.
We offer In Person and Virtual appointments for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families.
Counselors (also called therapists) are good listeners who know how to help. A therapy session often feels like a good conversation with a trusted friend.
You'll begin by working with your counselor to identify your specific goals for therapy, and then you will work together to achieve them.
We offer In Person and Virtual appointments for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families.
Counselors (also called therapists) are good listeners who know how to help. A therapy session often feels like a good conversation with a trusted friend.
You'll begin by working with your counselor to identify your specific goals for therapy, and then you will work together to achieve them.
Providing counseling to families and individuals who are ready for change.
Not feeling like yourself lately? Overwhelmed, irritable, loss of interest, restless sleep, racing thoughts, indecisive? These are all issues we can address together. If you or your child have lost your joy or find it hard to even laugh, Let's talk.
Providing counseling to families and individuals who are ready for change.
Not feeling like yourself lately? Overwhelmed, irritable, loss of interest, restless sleep, racing thoughts, indecisive? These are all issues we can address together. If you or your child have lost your joy or find it hard to even laugh, Let's talk.
For nearly a decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with children and adolescents from traumatic backgrounds, including those affected by abuse and neglect. That formative experience shaped my approach to counseling, which emphasizes understanding the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My clinical focus includes the treatment of anxiety-related disorders—such as phobias, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety. I also work with individuals navigating depression and challenges related to ADHD.
For nearly a decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with children and adolescents from traumatic backgrounds, including those affected by abuse and neglect. That formative experience shaped my approach to counseling, which emphasizes understanding the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My clinical focus includes the treatment of anxiety-related disorders—such as phobias, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety. I also work with individuals navigating depression and challenges related to ADHD.
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I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in health and wellness, both physical and emotional. I have also completed specialized training in evidence-based therapies for treatment of PTSD. I have enjoyed working with medical populations as this has deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection, particularly how health conditions can contribute to emotional problems and vice versa. Although we may not always be able to choose or change our current circumstances, we are able to choose how we think about, manage, and cope with our circumstances which can lead to a change in our overall health.
I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in health and wellness, both physical and emotional. I have also completed specialized training in evidence-based therapies for treatment of PTSD. I have enjoyed working with medical populations as this has deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection, particularly how health conditions can contribute to emotional problems and vice versa. Although we may not always be able to choose or change our current circumstances, we are able to choose how we think about, manage, and cope with our circumstances which can lead to a change in our overall health.
I help clients navigating relationship challenges, family conflict, or self-esteem struggles.
Life can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel stuck, unsure, or disconnected from yourself. I work with people navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences. In our sessions, I provide a safe, compassionate space to slow down, explore your experiences, and reconnect with your inner strengths—so the changes you make aren’t just thoughts, but something you can truly feel and live.
I help clients navigating relationship challenges, family conflict, or self-esteem struggles.
Life can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel stuck, unsure, or disconnected from yourself. I work with people navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences. In our sessions, I provide a safe, compassionate space to slow down, explore your experiences, and reconnect with your inner strengths—so the changes you make aren’t just thoughts, but something you can truly feel and live.
There is no roadmap to guide us through life. When things happen, there is no set of instructions on how to emotionally navigate various situations. Let’s face it: adulting is not easy, no matter what age you are! Life can get overwhelming sometimes. Having someone to talk to during these difficult times of life’s stressors and transitions means you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Whether you are experiencing stress, emotional pain, relational struggles, or just need support, I am here to help.
There is no roadmap to guide us through life. When things happen, there is no set of instructions on how to emotionally navigate various situations. Let’s face it: adulting is not easy, no matter what age you are! Life can get overwhelming sometimes. Having someone to talk to during these difficult times of life’s stressors and transitions means you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Whether you are experiencing stress, emotional pain, relational struggles, or just need support, I am here to help.
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and English from Texas Christian University and my Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University.
I am currently accepting new clients!
I am passionate about working with clients throughout the lifespan, and believe in a collaborative, creative approach to therapy while creating a safe therapeutic environment that promotes hope and healing. I believe in an Emotionally Focused therapeutic approach designed to strengthen relationship bonds and help teenagers, young adults, and seasoned adults develop emotional maturity, heal from trauma, grief, and improve/repair attachment bonds in a safe, nurturing environment.
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and English from Texas Christian University and my Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University.
I am currently accepting new clients!
I am passionate about working with clients throughout the lifespan, and believe in a collaborative, creative approach to therapy while creating a safe therapeutic environment that promotes hope and healing. I believe in an Emotionally Focused therapeutic approach designed to strengthen relationship bonds and help teenagers, young adults, and seasoned adults develop emotional maturity, heal from trauma, grief, and improve/repair attachment bonds in a safe, nurturing environment.
Are you feeling stuck in overwhelming emotions, navigating a major life transition, or struggling to heal from past experiences? I help individuals reclaim their voice, rebuild resilience, and envision a future where they feel empowered and hopeful. My approach is grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your story. My role is to collaborate with you, helping you uncover strengths and resources to create lasting change. Working together, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space where you’re heard, collaborative goal-setting to plan a path towards your preferred future, and a strengths-based focus to build your resilience.
Are you feeling stuck in overwhelming emotions, navigating a major life transition, or struggling to heal from past experiences? I help individuals reclaim their voice, rebuild resilience, and envision a future where they feel empowered and hopeful. My approach is grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your story. My role is to collaborate with you, helping you uncover strengths and resources to create lasting change. Working together, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space where you’re heard, collaborative goal-setting to plan a path towards your preferred future, and a strengths-based focus to build your resilience.
Your brain is a jumbled mess, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, and disconnected. Mood is in the tank, relationships are suffering, and each day it feels like you’re crawling to the finish line. You’re in a weird limbo of wanting to address the issues but also feeling dread in doing so. My goal is to provide relief by holding a safe space for you, challenging you, pointing out patterns and themes, assisting you in making sense of what's going on, and empowering you with skills that help you feel grounded and in control.
Your brain is a jumbled mess, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, and disconnected. Mood is in the tank, relationships are suffering, and each day it feels like you’re crawling to the finish line. You’re in a weird limbo of wanting to address the issues but also feeling dread in doing so. My goal is to provide relief by holding a safe space for you, challenging you, pointing out patterns and themes, assisting you in making sense of what's going on, and empowering you with skills that help you feel grounded and in control.
I also work with families dealing with divorce and custody issues.
Most people find me fun loving and easy going, but I take my job seriously. We will spend a lot of time in counseling talking about very private things. I don't take that responsibility lightly. Everything you tell me is handled confidentially and with respect. I try very hard not to burden you with my values. Counseling sessions with me are a “no judgment zone.” My goal for counseling is to assist you in becoming whoever you really want to be.
I also work with families dealing with divorce and custody issues.
Most people find me fun loving and easy going, but I take my job seriously. We will spend a lot of time in counseling talking about very private things. I don't take that responsibility lightly. Everything you tell me is handled confidentially and with respect. I try very hard not to burden you with my values. Counseling sessions with me are a “no judgment zone.” My goal for counseling is to assist you in becoming whoever you really want to be.
Life can be unpredictable and challenging, and sometimes we just need someone to walk alongside us—a steady, compassionate presence who helps us process our thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. I’m here to offer that space.
I specialize in working with women and adolescents (ages 12+), particularly those navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity issues, and life transitions. As a mother, and someone who has extensive experience with mental health challenges, I understand how important it is to feel seen, heard, and safe—especially in a world that often overlooks and misunderstands us.
Life can be unpredictable and challenging, and sometimes we just need someone to walk alongside us—a steady, compassionate presence who helps us process our thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. I’m here to offer that space.
I specialize in working with women and adolescents (ages 12+), particularly those navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity issues, and life transitions. As a mother, and someone who has extensive experience with mental health challenges, I understand how important it is to feel seen, heard, and safe—especially in a world that often overlooks and misunderstands us.
If you're depressed, experiencing marriage problems, or grieving the loss of a beloved pet, keep reading! As a therapist, I have over 35 years' experience guiding people through depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship problems. Life is tough, but therapy can help! When you change your thoughts, you can change your life. Let me be your guide.
If you're depressed, experiencing marriage problems, or grieving the loss of a beloved pet, keep reading! As a therapist, I have over 35 years' experience guiding people through depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship problems. Life is tough, but therapy can help! When you change your thoughts, you can change your life. Let me be your guide.
I am here for you, as an experienced therapist who specializes in counseling individuals, couples, and adolescents. Using a holistic approach, my goal is to create a caring and safe environment, where you can feel empowered to reach your personal goals. 1) I am highly trained in helping adults and adolescents let go of anxiety using CBT and mindfulness strategies. 2) Another specialty is guiding trauma and PTSD survivors in their personal journey towards healing and reclaiming their life using holistic breathwork and somatic strategies based on polyvagal theory and yoga. 3) My practice is also neurodiversity affirming.
I am here for you, as an experienced therapist who specializes in counseling individuals, couples, and adolescents. Using a holistic approach, my goal is to create a caring and safe environment, where you can feel empowered to reach your personal goals. 1) I am highly trained in helping adults and adolescents let go of anxiety using CBT and mindfulness strategies. 2) Another specialty is guiding trauma and PTSD survivors in their personal journey towards healing and reclaiming their life using holistic breathwork and somatic strategies based on polyvagal theory and yoga. 3) My practice is also neurodiversity affirming.
I work with individuals and families.
I believe in helping others change self defeating thoughts and destructive behavioral patterns, in order to aid them in living a life in which they can find happiness. Making changes to improve your life can be difficult but very rewarding. I have a collaborative approach to change and I consider it a privilege to collaborate with people as they make those changes, and to help them navigate through the many challenges of life. It is my honor to empowering others, and helping them to identify their strengths. I am a military veteran familiar with military culture and the common struggles that come with a military commitment.
I work with individuals and families.
I believe in helping others change self defeating thoughts and destructive behavioral patterns, in order to aid them in living a life in which they can find happiness. Making changes to improve your life can be difficult but very rewarding. I have a collaborative approach to change and I consider it a privilege to collaborate with people as they make those changes, and to help them navigate through the many challenges of life. It is my honor to empowering others, and helping them to identify their strengths. I am a military veteran familiar with military culture and the common struggles that come with a military commitment.
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What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.