Narrative Therapists in Bedford, TX
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Jennifer Willis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused, and
Narrative
therapies to help clients achieve their goals.
Becoming a new parent can be a challenging time. Sometimes this can include postpartum depression/anxiety, as well as feelings of loneliness and isolation. As a certified perinatal counselor, I am here to help you navigate this new time in your life. I also work with couples struggling with infertility and miscarriage as well. If you feel overwhelmed with sadness, worry, or struggling with feeling connected to your new baby, I would be honored to help. I welcome all families, and hope that you will feel safe and respected as we work together.
Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As you take this step towards achieving wellness, we are honored to walk with you on your personal journey while providing a safe place, healing, hope, restoration, and quality of care. Specifically, Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas is dedicated to providing quality professional care by specializing in prevention, treatment and diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. CAACOT provides evidence-based counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
Dr. La'Boris Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about serving those who are in need of hope, love, joy, peace, healing, and empowerment. My main goal is to assist one in reaching personal/professional goals, addressing trauma, and experiencing healing/wholeness in every area of one's life. My specialties are pre-marital, marital, family conflict, addiction, trauma, anger/stress management, and dual diagnosis. As therapist, it is my role to provide a safe, non judgmental atmosphere to ensure you feel valued, worthy, and safe in order to experience restoration and transformation.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Michael Contreras
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, ADC, ICADC, DOT-SAP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My client population includes children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as families. I facilitate numerous groups and skills training curriculum in various topics including adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen issues.
Maggie Guirguis-Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We deal with daily obstacles that challenge our ability to grow and develop balanced and healthy relationships. I know that we get "stuck" with our emotions and behaviors which could sometimes create distress for us and the ones we love.
Intellection Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Every person is important. Every person deserves to be respected. Every person deserves to be heard. I want my clients to develop a strong sense of identity and confidence in their own abilities. I have gained an appreciation for people and their needs regardless of their backgrounds due to having years of experience working in various settings such as corporate America for a Fortune 100 company as well as an established mental health organization. Along with this, I have extensive experience traveling internationally and was raised in a family of several mental health professionals.
Not accepting new clients
Positive Pathways Counseling And Family Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCPT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
As a professional counselor, I believe in the power of each individual to overcome barriers that prevent their life pathway from taking a more positive direction. I am invested in creating a calm and safe haven where growth and improvement can occur. Using a person-centered approach requires understanding the perspective patients have about issues in their lives to foster open, honest communication within a therapeutic relationship. When people feel comfortable expressing their emotions, an effective counselor is able to gain knowledge of how that person views their problems.
Waitlist for new clients
Francelle Neal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Society Today is faced with multiple Life stressors ranging from Financial, Marital, Relational, issues with employment and or Life In General. Through Therapy, an Individualized Improvement Plan can be devised and implemented to assist individuals with coping and possibly overcoming the issues they are facing. Adolescents and Teens are complicated, and I am eager to assist. Teen groups are available as well as individualized treatment. Two people working together are always better than one. As a therapist I have learned the more input a client contributes to their therapeutic goals the better the outcomes and success possibility.
Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As you take this step towards achieving wellness, we are honored to walk with you on your personal journey while providing a safe place, healing, hope, restoration, and quality of care. Specifically, Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas are dedicated to providing quality professional care by specializing in prevention, treatment and diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.CAACOT provides evidence-based counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
Waitlist for new clients
Deborah C. Reed
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Currently accepting daytime appointments only. Evenings are full. Life happens and change happens, whether we want it to or not, and sometimes we need some support and guidance to weather these changes. I act as a professional guide through those rough times. Through therapy, change can become an exciting, growth provoking process that creates stronger relationships. My motto has always been "Many roads lead to recovery". It is of utmost importance that all clients be educated, empowered, and make informed choices about the next step in their lives.
Tamra White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
It takes courage to reach out for assistance. I acknowledge that, and welcome you to an environment that asks questions, and promotes change! In my practice, I strive to make the client feel safe, comfortable, and understood from the moment we meet. The quality of the connection between the client and the therapist is fundamental to emotional growth and genuine change. I understand that there are certain feelings, problems, relationship dynamics and behaviors that one would like to feel better about as soon as possible. My practice does not ignore one's need for change in the here and now!
Alicia Ceynar
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Facing the great unknown? Depression, anxiety or fear? Have you experienced abuse or trauma? I counsel people ages 18 and up experiencing anxiety, depression, fear, grief, relational issues, mood disorders, addictions, long-term illness, and phase of life problems. This is accomplished from a non-judgmental perspective, going at a pace you set. We can use EMDR techniques to increase helpful internal resources and decrease the intensity of emotions and other material from traumatic situations.
Melissa A Gonzales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi my name is Melissa and I am a licensed professional counselor. My focus is to help others along their path to change, self reflection and healing.
Johnneiska Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, NCC, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you struggle with just being yourself these days? Well, kick off your shoes, relax your feet, let's get real and talk. Many people see therapy as a never ending cycle of therapists repeating, "How does that make you feel?". I can assure therapy with me is never a cliche. I know how easy it is to feel alone and always asking over and over why me or what else can go wrong. I can understand needing a break and wanting to scream. Thats why I want to listen, act, and help you transform by exploring those issues you may be struggling with together and take back control of your life because you matter too.
Rosine Atidepe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
As we mature through life some of us face more challenges than others. It is not the challenges we face that defines us but the steps we take to deal with the challenges that define us. Do you sometime wake up and you just can’t muster the energy to get out of bed today even with a million things that needs to get done? Do you sometimes wake up and before your day can even start you start to feel like your heart is about to fall out of your chest, racing too fast? With so much going on in life, it is hard sometimes not to feel anxious or depressed. You matter and I am here to listen!
Mariaa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, MS, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have worked with individuals with many struggles such as depression, substance use, anxiety, trauma, and bipolar disorder. My niche is in issues such as life transitions, cultural identity, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and self-compassion. I have an affinity towards multicultural, bi/multiracial, minority, and TCK individuals. TCKs, or third culture kids, are individuals who did not grow up in one or both of their parents’ passport country. These are individuals such as military kids, children of diplomats, emigrants, and refugees.
Center of Hope Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Here at Center of Hope Counseling, you are welcome. You are the focus and the most important person in the room. As your therapist, my goal is to empower you to overcome life challenges to discover a new hope to create real change in your life. Whether you are dealing with issues of disappointment, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life/career transitions, or significant relationship difficulties, I want to walk alongside you during this difficult season of life to provide support and guidance to get you back to internal wellbeing.
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Wade Drury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The most fulfilling part of my practice is partnering with my clients to address their individual concerns and assisting them in building a more mindful and connected life. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have completed advanced trainings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mood and anxiety disorders, LGBTQIA issues, grief and loss, and telehealth for mental health practice.
Waitlist for new clients
Kc Holton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With all of life’s demands, unexpected events, and derailed plans, hope and happiness can be illusive. We often demand perfection from ourselves while giving grace and forgiveness to others. Allow me to help you find your voice that says, “I matter” and “I’m enough.” I specialize in treating PTSD in First Responders! I offer EMDR and Brain Spotting therapies. As your biggest advocate and champion, my goal is to help you heal your trauma while learning techniques to create a more hopeful, fulfilling and peaceful life.
Genniffer Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Genniffer with a G. Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, mental health, or trying to get your life together?
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.