Therapists in Blanco County, TX

Deciding to seek counseling is difficult, but it is the first step towards making positive changes in your life. It is a means to develop insight that can then help you grow in new, positive ways. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider, I can help guide you towards the resolution of problems of an emotional or interpersonal nature. I can assist you towards gaining empowerment over your life and your decisions in a safe, therapeutic and supportive atmosphere.

The individual experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, anger, and\or relationship issues is the individual I enjoy working with. I am stoked working with an individual ready to look seriously into the root of the problem\s and follow suggested recommendations in order to make changes in her\his life.

Are you having a difficult time communicating with your loved one? Do you want love, positivity, affection & support out of your relationships? Do you feel like you're banging your head against a wall every time you talk to each other? I am here to help. At Kindred Therapy, PLLC I specialize in working with couples & families who are in distress. We ALL hit road bumps in our relationships & we sometimes need a non biased third party to help everyone get back on track. I am a natural skeptic, so I only used evidence-based, brief psychotherapy modalities that are designed for your relationship to get relief as soon as possible.

You are the hero of your own tale; you are a warrior who can rescue yourself. Every warrior needs a tribe, people that are going to support them and rally around you in the darkest of times. Will you allow me to be part of your tribe? Therapy is about you, your freedom and the healing that occurs through self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning, and deepening one's insight. My role is to help you begin to think, feel, and understand yourself more deeply, empowering lasting change. My approach is a person-centered eclectic approach that fosters self-acceptance and empowerment. We will go at your pace, this is your journey.

After 25 years, I still absolutely love what I do and look forward with excitement to learning what makes each individual who enters my office unique. I picture myself in the person's shoes and try to see the world from their perspective to learn their strengths, struggles, goals and needs. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapist assists the client in identifying and achieving specific goals. We clarify, refine, and adjust these goals throughout the therapeutic process.

Do you ever wonder why you react the way you do in certain situations, or why anxiety seems to linger no matter what you do? As a psychodynamic therapist I am dedicated to helping you uncover the root of distress through exploration of past, present, and future so that you can build the life and relationship you want. Most people come to me looking for guidance with career and life goals, relationship decisions, and relief from anxiety and overall stuck-ness.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, I strive to use my expertise in order to create a comfortable and safe environment for you. I've been a counselor for over 15 years and in that time, my counseling services have helped countless people get through stressful challenges by questioning negative thoughts and understanding the source of specific behaviors and emotional patterns. With the right tools and a better approach to situations, it's possible to gain a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way.

Welcome I hope to be part of your support journey as you seek hope, health and recovery to various life challenges . I have over 25 years experience providing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment in a great deal of diverse settings. I am interested in learning more about (you ) and (your ) goals and objectives for therapy. I believe a counseling relationship works best when you are comfortable with a therapist and free to be who you are. I help you reach this goal by bringing to the session , experience , honesty of myself , kindness and genuine regard. I am part of the Veteran Choice Programs to receive VA referrals.

Looking for a therapist may not be the hardest part about therapy, but its certainly one of them, so look at you making all the moves! My backgrounds lies in the criminal justice field, which has led to me working with individuals coming from a wide array of personal and professional backgrounds who were facing many types of mental health challenges.

Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you're getting in your own way? Have you been through traumatic experiences that have altered your life? Is depression or anxiety becoming so intense that you're having trouble at work or at home? The good news is that there's a solution to your problems, and I am confident that I can help you return to a place of balance and peace in your life. I enjoy working with teens and adults from various backgrounds, and I welcome you to contact me for a consultation.

My name is Kathy Keith, MA, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 24 years of clinical experience. I have experience working with adults, teenagers, and couples with Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Addiction, Behavioral Issues, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Schizophrenia, Trauma, PTSD, and many more. The most common theoretical approaches I use are CBT, Interpersonal psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Reality Therapy, ACT, Mindfulness, and positive psychology. I believe that I am supportive, compassionate, and respectful that guide you to where you want to go!

My educational background includes an M.A. in Psychology from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and an M.A. in Forensic Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am focused on providing compassionate and effective therapy tailored to each individual's needs. As a provider of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I offer evidence-based approaches to address behavioral, anxiety, mood, and trauma-related disorders. I am committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for clients of all ages.

Life can be hard. Whether it is transitioning from one phase of life to another or financial and work stressors there is always something that we have to learn to cope with and it can be very easy to start feeling overwhelmed and stuck. I believe every experience in life has a purpose. Nothing happens by chance. Failure, conflict or ending a relationship isn't meant to break us but to provide valuable lessons for us to learn, grow, gain insight, become stronger and live happier. I can support and guide you in your search for inner strength needed to regain your sense of control, purpose and joy.

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” As an experienced therapist, it is my honor to assist you in exploring your core issues and move toward a healthy, fulfilling life. Utilizing a variety of approaches to work a treatment plan customized to meet your unique circumstances. With honesty and compassion I will work to create an open channel of communication. The goal of our therapy sessions together, will be to help you develop the mental fortitude needed to lead a successful life. The more support you gain, the better equipped you will be to live life.

Dr. Darla Absher is a a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor LPC-S #62089, located in Austin and Bastrop, Texas. Dr. Absher treats the full spectrum of disorders and life adjustments. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward's University, in Austin, Texas in August 2005. In 2003, I received my Master of Arts in Human Services from St. Edward's. In 2001 I graduated from St. Edward's University with a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Psychology. In December 2011, I graduated from Argosy University in Dallas, Texas with a Doctor of Clinical Psychology.

Feeling stuck, hopeless, or confused? Need a change, but not sure what it would be? Sometimes life throws challenges that are too overwhelming to handle alone. Whether you are having trouble accepting or believing in yourself, fighting depression or anxiety, managing anger, or dealing with relationship problems; psychotherapy can be an extremely helpful process to facilitate personal growth and insight.

Our belief is to establish a therapeutic relationship for each client to feel comfortable & heard, in a caring & judgment-free manner. We are a boutique counseling practice located in the Houston Heights. We understand the importance of being able to treat the entire family. Whether it is giving support and guidance for a parent, teen counseling for a struggling adolescent, or play therapy, we believe in a systems approach to unify the family, build communication, & provide peace and harmony in the home.

I strive to tailor treatment to a client’s specific needs by addressing their personal strengths to reach their goals. Focus is on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, & thoughts by discovering their meanings by challenging and replacing negative thinking patterns. I offer Diagnostic Assessments & testing to clarify or rule out specific diagnoses (ADHD, ASD, Substance Abuse); Psychological Evaluations to assess a person’s current level of cognitive, academic, emotional & social functioning & provide administration of The Anger-Aggression-Violence-Assessment AAVA. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!

Life can be rough, and sometimes we need a little help getting by and coping. I have always been led to help people, and have found my calling in counseling people through their trials. I have worked with individuals of various ages and issues. My goal is to help you build coping skills to get you over the challenges in your daily life and return to a sense of balance and serenity.