Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Alvarado, TX
We offer In Person and Virtual appointments for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families.
Our licensed therapists can help you with issues like: Adoption or Foster Care Experiences · Anxiety or Depression · Infertility, Grief and Loss · Parenting Challenges · Relationship Concerns · Stress · Traumatic Events · and more...
Problems rarely just go away on their own, and it feels exhausting to be stuck. You shouldn't have to live like that.
To find relief, schedule an appointment, work with your therapist, and move forward with confidence.
Offices: Waxahachie, San Antonio, and Cypress, Texas and Farmington, Missouri
We offer In Person and Virtual appointments for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families.
Our licensed therapists can help you with issues like: Adoption or Foster Care Experiences · Anxiety or Depression · Infertility, Grief and Loss · Parenting Challenges · Relationship Concerns · Stress · Traumatic Events · and more...
Problems rarely just go away on their own, and it feels exhausting to be stuck. You shouldn't have to live like that.
To find relief, schedule an appointment, work with your therapist, and move forward with confidence.
Offices: Waxahachie, San Antonio, and Cypress, Texas and Farmington, Missouri
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.
Heather Parks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
You go to bed at night and wake up the next morning still feeling ashamed, stuck, and afraid of not being able to reach your utmost potential. You’re harder on yourself than with others who have similiar struggles. By changing your thought process and self talk, you are then able to take action. As your therapist, we will collaborate on becoming your own best friend by creating a path in finding balance between holding yourself accountable for your own actions and beating yourself up to the point of being immobilized and isolated. My passion is walking beside you and learning ways to embrace yourself in feeling positive change.
You go to bed at night and wake up the next morning still feeling ashamed, stuck, and afraid of not being able to reach your utmost potential. You’re harder on yourself than with others who have similiar struggles. By changing your thought process and self talk, you are then able to take action. As your therapist, we will collaborate on becoming your own best friend by creating a path in finding balance between holding yourself accountable for your own actions and beating yourself up to the point of being immobilized and isolated. My passion is walking beside you and learning ways to embrace yourself in feeling positive change.
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Do you lay awake at night worrying about life’s struggles? Are you fighting to make it through each day and feeling apprehension about what will happen tomorrow? Do you get through one crisis, seemingly only to face another? Do you put on one face for the outside world, while your inner self is suffering? Are past mistakes and troubles still bothering you today, although they happened decades ago? If these issues apply to you, therapy can make a world of difference. At Calming Storms Counseling of Northeast Texas, PLLC, we provide you with a safe space to talk about hard things. Call or email for a free consultation.
Do you lay awake at night worrying about life’s struggles? Are you fighting to make it through each day and feeling apprehension about what will happen tomorrow? Do you get through one crisis, seemingly only to face another? Do you put on one face for the outside world, while your inner self is suffering? Are past mistakes and troubles still bothering you today, although they happened decades ago? If these issues apply to you, therapy can make a world of difference. At Calming Storms Counseling of Northeast Texas, PLLC, we provide you with a safe space to talk about hard things. Call or email for a free consultation.
I often use Solution Focused Therapy approach integrated with brainspotting and focused mindfulness in my practice.
Are you struggling with feeling stuck in your life? You know what you want to accomplish but feel paralyzed by feelings of anxiety, depression and fear in your body. You are ready to seek support and finally feel some relief from past trauma and live a life where you feel present, calm, and motivation to continue pursuing your life goals for you and your family without the mental blocks getting in your way. You may have tried therapy before, but feel like nothing has worked and feel ready to try brain-body based approach.
I often use Solution Focused Therapy approach integrated with brainspotting and focused mindfulness in my practice.
Are you struggling with feeling stuck in your life? You know what you want to accomplish but feel paralyzed by feelings of anxiety, depression and fear in your body. You are ready to seek support and finally feel some relief from past trauma and live a life where you feel present, calm, and motivation to continue pursuing your life goals for you and your family without the mental blocks getting in your way. You may have tried therapy before, but feel like nothing has worked and feel ready to try brain-body based approach.
I honestly enjoy caring for people, animals, and the world we share. I help create open, curious environments with my patients where we learn and grow together. I think people are fascinating and unique. Unfortunately, there are no "quick fixes" that bring about instant, dramatic healing. Healing is gradual, organic, and takes time. I love working with people who are motivated to improve their lives. Therapy is for everyone. Whether you're in a very low, desperate place or in a reasonably good place, we can find ways to make your existence more enjoyable and fulfilling. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
I honestly enjoy caring for people, animals, and the world we share. I help create open, curious environments with my patients where we learn and grow together. I think people are fascinating and unique. Unfortunately, there are no "quick fixes" that bring about instant, dramatic healing. Healing is gradual, organic, and takes time. I love working with people who are motivated to improve their lives. Therapy is for everyone. Whether you're in a very low, desperate place or in a reasonably good place, we can find ways to make your existence more enjoyable and fulfilling. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
As a master’s-level professional, I am passionate about supporting minority men and women as they navigate life’s challenges. I would like to work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties, helping them develop healthy coping skills and greater emotional awareness. My approach focuses not only on managing current symptoms but also on exploring underlying issues that may continue to affect relationships and overall well-being.
As a master’s-level professional, I am passionate about supporting minority men and women as they navigate life’s challenges. I would like to work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties, helping them develop healthy coping skills and greater emotional awareness. My approach focuses not only on managing current symptoms but also on exploring underlying issues that may continue to affect relationships and overall well-being.
Some of my central areas of clinical focus include trauma, negative emotional experiences, mindfulness and self-compassion, body image, and attention deficit.
Therapy is for you! So, I want to truly hear you, make you feel valued, and empathetically empower you to embrace and express your most authentic self as we collaboratively nurture a full and meaningful life—whatever this means for you. I not only believe you possess the capacity for positive transformation, but I also believe you are worthy of genuine loving-kindness, inner tranquility, and the opportunity to grow and go whichever direction fills your soul’s cup. As such, I cultivate a safe and validating space in which you can heal, change, unwind, vent, self-care, or whatever else you may need.
Some of my central areas of clinical focus include trauma, negative emotional experiences, mindfulness and self-compassion, body image, and attention deficit.
Therapy is for you! So, I want to truly hear you, make you feel valued, and empathetically empower you to embrace and express your most authentic self as we collaboratively nurture a full and meaningful life—whatever this means for you. I not only believe you possess the capacity for positive transformation, but I also believe you are worthy of genuine loving-kindness, inner tranquility, and the opportunity to grow and go whichever direction fills your soul’s cup. As such, I cultivate a safe and validating space in which you can heal, change, unwind, vent, self-care, or whatever else you may need.
What happens in your house doesn't have to stay there if it's hurting you! As an African-American woman, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges that my community faces and I understand the stigma surrounding mental health. I work with individuals navigating childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, heartbreak, along with the complexities of adulthood, offering support through life’s transitions with clarity and empathy.
What happens in your house doesn't have to stay there if it's hurting you! As an African-American woman, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges that my community faces and I understand the stigma surrounding mental health. I work with individuals navigating childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, heartbreak, along with the complexities of adulthood, offering support through life’s transitions with clarity and empathy.
I'm licensed in Texas, and I hold additional certifications in Mindfulness and Clinical Anxiety Treatment.
Welcome to the first steps towards finding new ways to take charge of your wellness journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in providing mental health services to adults, teens, and children in a variety of settings: schools, virtual, private practice, and non-profit agencies. I feel adults and children can reach their full potential when relationships are established in a respectful, safe, therapeutic environment that is judgment free..
I'm licensed in Texas, and I hold additional certifications in Mindfulness and Clinical Anxiety Treatment.
Welcome to the first steps towards finding new ways to take charge of your wellness journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in providing mental health services to adults, teens, and children in a variety of settings: schools, virtual, private practice, and non-profit agencies. I feel adults and children can reach their full potential when relationships are established in a respectful, safe, therapeutic environment that is judgment free..
I am passionate about my career as a therapist. After more than 30 years, I know I chose the right profession. Helping others through difficult times and encouraging their growth is my goal. Every client is unique and requires an individual approach to ensure that their therapy goals are met. My personal style provides compassion and care to ensure success.
I am passionate about my career as a therapist. After more than 30 years, I know I chose the right profession. Helping others through difficult times and encouraging their growth is my goal. Every client is unique and requires an individual approach to ensure that their therapy goals are met. My personal style provides compassion and care to ensure success.
Is your child struggling with intense emotions, attention issues, or persistent worry? Do you feel like you're constantly walking a tightrope—balancing impulsive outbursts and withdrawn behavior, all while trying to do what’s best for your child? At Evolve Psychiatry, our team partners with both children and parents to understand what’s driving your child’s distress and to create a plan that nurtures emotional growth, resilience, and success — both at home and in school.
Is your child struggling with intense emotions, attention issues, or persistent worry? Do you feel like you're constantly walking a tightrope—balancing impulsive outbursts and withdrawn behavior, all while trying to do what’s best for your child? At Evolve Psychiatry, our team partners with both children and parents to understand what’s driving your child’s distress and to create a plan that nurtures emotional growth, resilience, and success — both at home and in school.
Life can be extremely difficult to navigate at times, especially when going through major life transitions. These things can greatly impact our well-being, especially if we do not have the proper tools to work through them. It can seem impossible to deal with these life stressors and escape from the overwhelming feelings that accompany them. I can help guide your mental health journey and together we can learn how to manage the challenges life throws at you. In 2010, I graduated from Colorado State University with a Masters Degree in Social Work.
Life can be extremely difficult to navigate at times, especially when going through major life transitions. These things can greatly impact our well-being, especially if we do not have the proper tools to work through them. It can seem impossible to deal with these life stressors and escape from the overwhelming feelings that accompany them. I can help guide your mental health journey and together we can learn how to manage the challenges life throws at you. In 2010, I graduated from Colorado State University with a Masters Degree in Social Work.
Have you even felt powerless? Maybe you’ve felt it in a relationship, or in your family, or at your job. Maybe at times you've felt powerless against your own mind. I believe that there’s a deep well of power that exists inside you. All you have to do is find it and reconnect to it. I would be honored to take that journey of self-discovery with you. You are far more powerful than you know, and I hope to help you explore your power.
Have you even felt powerless? Maybe you’ve felt it in a relationship, or in your family, or at your job. Maybe at times you've felt powerless against your own mind. I believe that there’s a deep well of power that exists inside you. All you have to do is find it and reconnect to it. I would be honored to take that journey of self-discovery with you. You are far more powerful than you know, and I hope to help you explore your power.
My ideal client is one who is contemplating change. Have you tried to change on your own with limited success, and are ready to share some of the responsibility for personal change? I can help. Do you feel "stuck" and want to experience the feeling of moving forward in your life? I can help. You CAN experience freedom from emotions and behaviors that have been holding you back. I work extensively with adults who struggle with ADHD, disordered eating and body image issues, anger, depression, anxiety, and stress management. What are your core issues?
My ideal client is one who is contemplating change. Have you tried to change on your own with limited success, and are ready to share some of the responsibility for personal change? I can help. Do you feel "stuck" and want to experience the feeling of moving forward in your life? I can help. You CAN experience freedom from emotions and behaviors that have been holding you back. I work extensively with adults who struggle with ADHD, disordered eating and body image issues, anger, depression, anxiety, and stress management. What are your core issues?
We will determine whether I am a good fit for you and can help with your presenting concerns. My priority is for you to find the right therapeutic relationship. I am more than happy to refer you to another professional who can help you if we are not a good match. Compatibility is of utmost importance for effective therapy.
If we collaboratively determine we are a good fit for each other, I spend the rest of the time on your goals for therapy and gathering details of your presenting concerns. I will also explain how I conduct therapy and what you can expect during our sessions.
We will determine whether I am a good fit for you and can help with your presenting concerns. My priority is for you to find the right therapeutic relationship. I am more than happy to refer you to another professional who can help you if we are not a good match. Compatibility is of utmost importance for effective therapy.
If we collaboratively determine we are a good fit for each other, I spend the rest of the time on your goals for therapy and gathering details of your presenting concerns. I will also explain how I conduct therapy and what you can expect during our sessions.
You are searching for something you have yet to find, or perhaps you are lost along life’s journey. Maybe you are angry, sad, or scared. Maybe you are too confused to know how you feel or what to think, despite the many thoughts bouncing around in your head. There is no doubt we find ways to survive, but sometimes these ways of coping have unintended consequences or stop working altogether. This might leave you feeling stuck and searching for a change.
You are searching for something you have yet to find, or perhaps you are lost along life’s journey. Maybe you are angry, sad, or scared. Maybe you are too confused to know how you feel or what to think, despite the many thoughts bouncing around in your head. There is no doubt we find ways to survive, but sometimes these ways of coping have unintended consequences or stop working altogether. This might leave you feeling stuck and searching for a change.
My training includes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 33 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction, as well as those working through life transitions. My approach is rooted in building a trusting and comfortable relationship, where clients feel valued and understood. I am committed to helping you set realistic goals, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful growth in your journey toward healing and wellness.
My training includes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 33 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction, as well as those working through life transitions. My approach is rooted in building a trusting and comfortable relationship, where clients feel valued and understood. I am committed to helping you set realistic goals, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful growth in your journey toward healing and wellness.
Is life dimming your light? Are you overwhelmed by stress? Are you struggling with all the hats you wear for all the roles you fulfill? Are you in need of a safe place that's nonjudgemental, empathetic, and empowers you to discover your inner-strength? Does representation matter to you? If so I offer counseling services to do just that.
Is life dimming your light? Are you overwhelmed by stress? Are you struggling with all the hats you wear for all the roles you fulfill? Are you in need of a safe place that's nonjudgemental, empathetic, and empowers you to discover your inner-strength? Does representation matter to you? If so I offer counseling services to do just that.
Hi, I’m Aracely Cummings, a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker, experienced psychotherapist, and dedicated advocate for the individuals I serve.
I specialize in helping individuals and young adults heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship wounds so they can reconnect with themselves, restore their inner strength, and thrive. You don’t have to carry this alone. I believe that healing begins in a safe, supportive space where your story is honored, and your growth is nurtured.
Hi, I’m Aracely Cummings, a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker, experienced psychotherapist, and dedicated advocate for the individuals I serve.
I specialize in helping individuals and young adults heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship wounds so they can reconnect with themselves, restore their inner strength, and thrive. You don’t have to carry this alone. I believe that healing begins in a safe, supportive space where your story is honored, and your growth is nurtured.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.