Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Bandera County, TX

Struggling to see the end in sight? Doubting yourself, your choices and who you show the world you are? Together we can make sense of it all. Life has a way of challenging us with experiences and situations were not always prepared for. Growth from adversity isn’t fun but you can do it! I’m here to walk this journey with you! My goal in life is to help others find the best parts of themselves, learn to love an accept all the beautiful scars that have created who you are today! Love working with all ages, individuals, couples and families. Proud member of the LGBTQIA community!

If you are feeling burdened and overwhelmed, you don't have to carry your pain alone. Trauma can derail your life, but healing is very possible. I am passionate about helping people heal from trauma and would be honored to be a part of your journey. My hope is that when you walk through my door, you will feel the freedom to be your complete, authentic self and know that you will always be challenged and met with compassion at every session.

What if someone handed you a crayon and asked you to write an epic novel? Isn’t that what life sometimes feels like? That you haven’t been equipped with the tools that allow you to imagine that life the way you’d like to. It is our job to work together to get you that life you deserve. My goal is to help you develop new tools to navigate life – on your terms.

Hi! My name is Dr. Michelle Loper and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of B&L Psychotherapy and Consulting Services. Counseling can be a life-changing event but may bring about some anxiety and fear. People often come to counseling because of events that have happened and maybe they feel that things are not manageable on their own. Sometimes they need someone to talk with that can help them to find direction. It is also possible you have tried counseling before and found it to be beneficial and just need a booster to build back up your skills. If you are here looking, it is likely you may desire some change.

I am honored to be a part of your journey towards healing, growth, and empowerment. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for you to feel heard and understood. I specialize in addressing issues related to anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. Our work together is centered on understanding your unique experience and finding effective strategies to help you navigate these challenges. I believe in a collaborative, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach to therapy.

If you are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or related conditions, I am passionate about helping you to change your life. I received my PhD & MA in clinical psychology from UT Austin, specializing in anxiety disorder research and treatment. I seek to provide a safe, warm, and affirming environment where your individual experience is validated. However, I do not believe that warmth alone is enough for competent treatment. When finding a doctor to treat a broken arm you certainly want a provider who is kind, but unfortunately even the most empathetic doctor will be ineffective if they do not know how to cast an arm!

Licensed since 1993 and in private practice since 1999. Previous work-related experience includes working at a residential treatment center, youth shelter, juvenile detention center, chemical dependency unit, adolescent and adult in-patient hospital, Employee Assistance Program, crisis intervention, in-take assessments, and intensive out-patient programming. Over the past two decades, I have served individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I am a certified and approved DOT Substance Abuse Professional.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

These are my specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Adults with Aspergers, Marriage and Premarital Counseling, and Healing for those Wounded by Abortion. I counsel in accordance with Biblical principles, and utilize scientifically based methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy including Exposure Response Prevention, Insight Oriented Therapy, Interpersonal Process Approach, and Medical Hypnoanalysis.

There is very little in this world worth having that will not cause us to struggle and struggling does not mean that there is anything wrong with us. I believe that there is nothing more fulfilling than making a connection that costs us a little bit of vulnerability but leaves both of us feeling a brighter sense of hope. I also believe that our agency can carry us out of whatever rut that other forces might have left us in and that persisting in simple changes can help us get unstuck. If you feel stressed, overwhelmed, confused, alone, sad, or frustrated, there may be things about yourself that you can learn from and resolve.

Do people think you got your stuff together? But you feel things are unraveling? Yes, you are managing life, work and family but neglecting yourself. Are you tired, overwhelmed, depressed and not sleeping well? Have you started engaging in unhealthy behaviors or not being yourself? Contact me if you are ready to make a change today. Don't end this year without resolving past issues.

Forensic & Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, Relationship & Addiction Expert, licensed in FL, TX, NM. Offering virtual services but will travel for specialized face-to-face extended services. When you make the decision to change, finding a competent professional with the right training & experience matters. I work with patients & couples seeking significant lifestyle changes. I will be with you each step of the way, providing you with the highest quality of care. Featured on TikTok & Instagram at dr.justindarienzo, TLC's My Strange Addiction, Lifetime's Killer Kids, ID's Twisted Sister, & Oprah's TD Jakes's Show.

You are doing your best to hold it together, but worry or sadness weigh you down. You try to navigate through your day, but often feel anxious and exhausted. Maybe you’ve experienced grief or trauma. You want to improve, but wonder how to get things “unstuck”. You long for more focus and less worry, better relationships or more meaning in your life. As a therapist and Clinical Director of 25 yrs, I've helped many people during challenging situations and transitions of life. My approach is personable and holistic, blending a strong foundation of therapy knowledge, support, challenge and a dose of humor.

Ready to learn skills to manage your anxiety, relationship problems, or a recent life transition? Dr. Andrea Dendrinos (formerly Andrea Potthoff) PhD LP offers therapy for adolescents, adults, and couples. Her approach to therapy tends to be active and directive, utilizing an individualized treatment plan for each client.

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." -Confucius. My philosophy is this; you already know the answers to your problems, you just don't know that you know them yet. My job is to help you unlock the secrets to your own happiness and productivity. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families, and get tremendous fulfillment in seeing my clients succeed. No problem is unsolvable. Working with me will grant you greater stress tolerance and emotional resilience, as well as "mind-hacks" that will change how you deal with normal day-to-day life.

I truly believe that while you may come in broken, by faith, you can leave healed! I approach therapy in a collaborative manner with my clients. To effectively collaborate, I have a "no walking on eggshells" policy in our therapeutic space. Hold on, Faith! What does a “no walking on eggshells” policy mean? This policy empowers my clients to present what they may think are the “icky” parts of themselves without fear of being unrighteously judged in therapy. I will work to earn your trust so have faith in me, yourself, and the process as part of your healing journey.

Deciding to go to therapy can be difficult. It's uneasy being vulnerable, especially with someone you have never met. I can assure you, with me you will get much more than a nod and a "So how does that make you feel?" My clients will tell you that helping them overcome is my passion! If you are struggling through life transitions, relationships, parenting issues, mental illness, or even wrestling through spiritual/ministerial matters, you can find both a clinical and/or Christ-centered approach to personal growth and mental/spiritual wellness. Come as you are. Let me show you how revelation can transform, heal & restore!

At Psychotherapy With Hope, we specialize in helping people find hope and purpose in the midst of their trauma and loss. We are privileged to work with Active Duty and Retired Service Members dealing with both combat and sexual trauma as well as individuals/couples/families facing depression, anxiety, and codependency. Our personal belief and foundation for treatment is that those who are motivated for healing can heal, no matter what they've been through. We offer a supportive and straightforward approach-it truly is a privilege to be "let in" to someone's life journey as they seek a better, more peaceful and fulfilling life.