Integrative Therapists in Bay City, TX

Do you feel an internal struggle to make it through the day, even if you appear fine on the outside? Maybe there is a significant change that is overwhelming the delicate balance causing you to teeter from coping to in over your head. Do you know that you probably need a change in your significant relationships? These are all feelings of people struggling with stress due to life changes, transition, grief, poor boundaries, depression, and anxiety. I provide a safe space where my clients share difficult feelings and are met with support and understanding.

I view counseling as a partnership between the client and myself. I see my role as enabling people to explore ways to heal from emotional hurt, to discover pathways toward more effective and positive ways of thinking, and to adopt helpful patterns of behavior. Through counseling, I help people recognize their strengths; encourage individuals to take responsibility for their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors; and assist people in making and implementing effective decisions. Using an integrative approach to counseling, the techniques I use are cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, solution-focused, and interpersonal. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy and family system theories.

From time to time we all face challenges and may need someone to help us along the way. I provide a safe, supportive and collaborative environment to empower you in building the skills to manage your issues/concerns. It all starts with a conversation. Let's talk!!

Transform Your Mind, Transform Your Life! Welcome to Robin Leah Counseling, where your journey toward healing and self-discovery begins. With years of experience in the field of integrative mental health, I specialize in combining traditional psychotherapy with innovative approaches to offer personalized care that addresses not just the mind, but the body and spirit as well. My practice is built on the belief that true wellness comes from a harmonious balance of all aspects of the self, and I am dedicated to helping you achieve that balance.

At The Integrated Self, PLLC, I value the opportunity to work as a queer-informed, Substance Use and Mental & Behavioral Health therapist. My primary areas of focus are LGBTQIA+ related issues, working with folx in recovery from substance abuse, and supporting parents of adolescents and young adults. I work with a diverse group of clients who are motivated to develop the skills necessary for coping with issues including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, history of trauma, adjustment to life changes, and difficulty maintaining healthy relationships.

Anxiety, depression, grief, & chronic pain are experienced by many people. We know that continual stress negatively impacts our health, families, relationships, & jobs. Counseling can help you release the hurt, anger, pain, & sorrow to reveal the amazing you that has been hidden beneath the emotional turmoil. Integrative & non-pharmaceutical interventions, including learning new coping skills, support you in finding the path to the person you want to be. Counseling is a journey well worth taking, offering gifts in the process, often including revitalizing new meaning & purpose in your life.

Are you overwhelmed trying to find your purpose and flooded with emotions one minute but feel detached the next? Maybe everything is "alright", but picking at you is agitation and malcontent. Numb is your middle name. You are not alone. What is trauma? It's both generational and experiential. It's whatever happened to you that blocked connection to self and didn’t allow your inner child to fully express. No baby is born bad. Love was conditional. You have mother wounds. You worked hard to please others and shut your light down; you hid what you were really feeling. You stopped trusting people-and yourself. You want freedom!

My background and training include working with those experiencing anxiety and depression as well as significant co-occurring mental health challenges and substance use disorders. I also enjoy working with adolescents and young adults as they encounter the opportunities and challenges associated with transitioning to adulthood and seek and develop identity, purpose, competence, and independence. Goals that you identify will guide our solutions-focused work together.

As an integrative therapist, I have the advantage of drawing from various therapeutic modalities and techniques. This approach allows therapy to be tailored to the client's unique needs. As a minority counselor, I understand the value in someone's upbringing, experiences, and culture. And they will allows be consideration throughout the counseling process.

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 Clinical Social Worker with a doctorate in Creativity and Spirituality. I'm passionate about being fully present with my clients while supporting their growth and transformation. I find there is inherent wisdom in body, mind, and spirit that, when supported, seeks opportunities to heal and balance. One of my specialties is LGBTQIA affirmative therapy. I also love working with artists and creators and weaving elements of creativity into the therapeutic experience. I'm comfortable with integrating spiritual issues, somatic therapies, medical concerns, and dealing with grief.

A client's choices, mood, and views of the world are influenced by their experiences, physical, emotional, and spiritual connections. I am confident that the positive interplay between all four of these areas will promote a brighter future. As part of the human condition, when there is a deficit in our physical, emotional, or spiritual well-being, personal and social growth is interrupted.

Stop surviving and start thriving! For 20+ years I have been providing care to individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, work related issues, conflict, grief and stress. I'm also certified as a trauma professional. I'll help you become competent in navigating life's challenges. I recognize that every individual is unique, complex and the bona fide expert on their life, so I integrate proven treatment methods and interventions. Gain insight so that you can address those thoughts and actions that keep you stuck and in distress. Telehealth services are available.

The heart of counseling is a warm, safe, and non-judgmental relationship that focus on meeting life demands. I enjoy collaborating with individuals, couples, and families to meet the challenges they are currently experiencing and build the skills and confidence needed to navigate the future with resilience.

Do you often feel weighed down by life's pressures or feelings of anxiety?” or, “If you find it difficult to make friends and experience loneliness regularly as a result, come talk to me. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful connections.”

If you are looking for a holistic, integrative, and personal approach to your mental health and well-being, then you have found your place. Our therapists respect your individual journey and the challenges you may face or are facing. We strive to help you find your own place of healing by acknowledging, embracing, and allowing you to come to understand yourself as a unique and wonderfully made spiritual being. There is not a "one size fits all' answer or fix for the issues you may be experiencing, so we creatively integrate different modalities as needed.

I support clients for various challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, identity issues, and difficulties in managing emotions. I create a safe space to explore these issues and develop coping strategies. Let’s start building upon personal growth, resilience, and self-acceptance. You will find understanding, guidance, and tools to overcome negative thoughts and anxieties, fostering a sense of well-being. Your motivation lies in the pursuit of a happier, more fulfilling life, marked by self-discovery and a positive outlook.

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You have tried many things and nothing seems to work. The same issues keep coming up and despite many attempts, you continue to respond in a way that you don’t want to. You struggle with feelings of unworthiness, inadequacy, helplessness, and hopelessness. These negative self referencing beliefs are holding you back. You need to achieve a sense of safety and self-worth after being hurt. It is courageous to extend compassion to yourself and learn to move through hardship in a way that does not hold you back from living a life of contentment and connection.