I have a passion for couples and families in all stages of life, including those who struggle with infidelity, communication breakdown, step-families, and parent-child conflict. Family is one of the most important aspects of our life, so when we are struggling in those relationships, life in general often seems more difficult. We want to be able to thrive in marriage and family relationships, rather than merely survive. Along with couples/families, working with individuals brings me so much joy! Working together we can explore the origins and factors that contribute to hurts and hang-ups, striving for growth and desired change.

**I'm currently full as of October 2020.** Get your child or teen some help with what they are going through. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and college students. I work with individuals with ADHD, anxiety and depressive disorders, behavior management difficulties, Autism spectrum disorder, mood related disorders, emotional disturbance, those who need parent training, those who have problems at school, and are in special education. I'm am a psychology post-doctoral fellow and am currently working under the supervision of Licensed Psychologist #32151, Adam Saenz, PhD.

Having trouble sleeping? Stressed out, feeling numb, paralyzed or confused? Perhaps you find yourself stuck in the grip of an image of yourself from your childhood, an echo of unkind or absent parents. Many people come to me because they feel hopeless and can no longer find joy or meaning in their lives. Still others are haunted by traumatic events that they can't get out of their heads. Therapy is a powerful healing alliance between therapist and client. I work with and for you; you are the expert on you.

Many of my clients have experienced a traumatic event(s) such as sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, or neglect. The last ones can be harder to define because invalidation is a common form of emotional neglect that is hard to label. Despite what the trauma is or if it falls into one of those categories exactly, if it affects you, then it matters. Clients come to me with confusion and emotional pain that I help them sift through and connect with in order to heal and return to their new normal version of life. I welcome all clients from all walks of life, races, cultures, genders, and preferences.

My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons such as trauma, anxiety, depression, or hyperactivity. Building trust between client and counselor is the most important first step. Every client is unique, so together we explore effective ways to work through each issue and set realistic goals.

I work with women and men who are struggling to achieve goals, overcome barriers, deal with losses, overcome mood disorders, relational issues or substance abuse. Men who are struggling with how to be better spouses, fathers, brothers, sons and/or co-workers. Individuals with disabilities experiencing difficulty adjusting to their new life, living independently or having difficulty obtaining or maintaining employment. People who need career/vocational guidance and direction. Professionals or agencies experiencing work-related issues interfering with goal achievement and sustainability. LPC Interns who need direct supervision.

As we go through life, we can experience difficulties and challenges. Reaching out to someone for help can be difficult so I commend you for doing so. As a therapist, I am here to listen and provide a safe space in which to share those concerns. Every person is unique so I take time to develop a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust while tailoring the therapy to each person. -Kristina Walters, MA, LPC

Do you ever feel like your life is shaken up or turned around? In the puzzle of life you are in control. You have the ability to change and fit the pieces where they need to be. You determine who you let add pieces to your puzzle. It's never too late to rebuild the puzzle and seek out someone to work with you to create your masterpiece. I look forward to helping you put your pieces back together!

Now Accepting New Patients 18 years of age and older. Appointments provided Monday-Thursday. Online appointments or face to face appointments with proper social distancing. Individual therapy. **IN NETWORK with BCBSTX PPO, United Health Care (UHC) and Traditional Medicare Part B. COVID-19 related isolation, fear and conflict, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self-esteem, Coping skills, Stress Management, school stress, family issues. Short-term, solution focused cognitive behavior therapy. www.franduane.com

I enjoy serving individuals and couples braving the tough and rewarding work of therapy. My approach is to provide a safe environment in which my clients cultivate greater personal insight and emotional intelligence that ultimately promotes self-understanding, healing from past/present wounds and growth toward realizing a more whole self and/or relationship. I work with adults and couples with wide-ranging concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment, identity, unwanted sexual behaviors, marriage & relationship concerns, and issues related to faith. I utilize Gottman Method Couples Therapy concepts in my work with couples.

Quoting David Mathis, "Poor listening diminishes another person, while good listening invites them to exist and matter. Positively, then, good listening requires concentration and means we're in with both ears, and that we hear the other person out till they're done speaking. Rarely will the speaker begin with what's most important, and deepest. We need to hear the whole train of thought, all the way to the caboose, before starting across the tracks." Who then should set up an appointment? Ideal clients are males, couples or families seeking life transformation, relationship growth or reconciliation or spiritual formation for life's journey.

I am motivated to help individuals, family and teenagers to navigate through their problems. I am interested in working with clients by utilizing their environment and supports. I encourage clients to bring in family or loved one's in therapy because I believe that the people around us can help encourage growth. I am in the process of getting on BCBS panel. I am able to accept Aetna and I can accept self pay. Please feel free to call or email me about making an appointment. sacha@bvmhw.com

My training and expertise predominately involve positive parenting practices, disruptive behavior disorders (i.e. oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, ADHD), and developmental disorders (i.e. autism spectrum). Other areas of speciality include anxiety disorders and mood-related disorders. Clients that I work with, typically experience various degrees of impairment in their life as a result of their emotional or behavioral dysfunction.

Taking the first step toward change is hard and requires courage. In reading this, you have already taken the first step. My role in the therapeutic process is to walk along side my clients, providing support and instilling hope that change is possible. I focus on the development of a solid therapeutic relationship. Within the context of that relationship, I see therapy as a conversation. My job is to ask the right questions, assist clients to formulate their own goals for the process and to explore their own unique motivation for change.

****Accepting new clients**** Everyone deserves to thrive - not just survive. This is the ultimate goal for the majority of people but we all have different obstacles to overcome in the process. Often the obstacles are too overwhelming to face alone or a person may feel "stuck" in one mindset and need help seeing alternatives.

I have a passion for learning how the mind works and how it interacts with many other systems (family, work, body, spirit) to create the individual as a whole. This helps me identify the power emotions and thought have over one’s life. My approach follows the idea of achieving a stage where my client no longer qualifies for a diagnosis.

We are all faced with challenges throughout our lives. My goal is providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your answers to these challenges without worries. As a counselor, I would like to understand each client as a person and help clients figure out how to help themselves. I value clients' ability to learn their strength as well as weakness, to identify their goals and potential solutions, and to change their lives in positive ways.

I provide a nonjudgmental and safe place for you to explore your concerns. Each person receives a personalized approach to set goals and work toward a more fulfilling life. I use biblical and psychological principals to help you achieve insights, make changes, overcome obstacles, and gain balance in life. My clients affirm my warmth, acceptance, encouragement, and pragmatic style of therapy.

I am a licensed psychologist specialized in the assessment, treatment and management of child and adolescent concerns, including anxiety, depression, and difficulties related to neurological differences such as autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. In addition to working with children individually, I enjoy working with their families to promote positive interaction in a manner that nurtures the parent-child relationship, supports socio-emotional wellbeing and more effectively manages the behavior concerns.