Therapists in Childress, TX

“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive” -Brené Brown. Thank you so much for visiting my site. What I have learned about being a human, let alone a therapist, is that everybody has a story. My job is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to tell your story. Life can be very difficult for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes these struggles can feel overwhelming, leaving us confused and hopeless.

We are all born with a need to feel secure, adequate, accepted, and valued. Counseling offers a safe space to share your fears and hurts as you navigate the path towards healing. It’s an opportunity to discover personal strengths, and work in areas where you might feel stuck. It allows the time and space to share your stories, your struggles, and your desires. You can gain the tools you need to achieve your goals and make the healthy and lasting changes necessary to steer your life in the direction that you want to go.

I offer virtual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. I have worked extensively with people struggling with mental illness and with trauma. I work with people in various life stages with various problems. I have provided virtual therapy across the state of Texas since 2020 and I love the convenience and accessibility that teletherapy offers!

Hello, I'm Shannah, a Licensed Masters Social Worker specializing in mental health with 12 years of experience working with adolescents (ages 13 and above) and adults in group counseling, family/marriage counseling, individual counseling, trauma therapy, grief counseling, crisis intervention and eating disorders. Thank you for taking the first step and for allowing me to be part of this very important journey with you! I look forward to meeting you! I am fully committed to listen and provide a safe, ethical and supportive place so that we can develop a treatment plan centered on “you” and “your specific needs.”

Sometimes an individual may just need skills to move through a “life transition,” clarify life goals, and prioritize steps for reaching those goals. This is more of a coaching situation, and I would love to coach you through this life transition. Finally, I view the therapeutic alliance as a partnership requiring mutual trust, respect, honesty, communication, and commitment to do the work.

Hello! I am Sharla Knippa, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am honored to meet and work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to find healing and purpose when they are faced with difficult, confusing, or overwhelming events in their lives. I look forward to assisting you in your journey. I want to empower you by guiding you toward making the choices that will yield the most positive interpersonal outcomes based on your strengths.

My purpose is to simply join you in understanding where you are, help comprehend where you want to be, and explore a plan on how you will get there. I believe everyone needs a listening ear, and my desire is for you to do well!

If you are seeking to change your life’s direction, improve your career, or enhance your relationships, I can teach you how to have better insight into your own life to accomplish these goals and more. Whether you are a struggling parent, an adolescent, formerly incarcerated, or on probation, let me help you find the value in your life and help brighten your future.

You feel helpless, hopeless, tired of even trying, and past and current issues keep getting in your way or causing excruciating internal conflict. You're considering therapy but are not sure if you are willing to talk to a stranger about your personal issues. You’re here for a reason. You don't have to struggle alone. Let's work together to identify and understand what may be blocking you from feeling better. Your therapy goals will be the focus of our work together. I listen with empathy, with non-judgement, and help to empower individuals in areas where they feel stuck or defeated. You deserve to enjoy life!

Clients are most successful in therapy when they are motivated and willing to actively participate in the therapy sessions. Therapy is such a powerful tool in moving forward and growing. Everyone has challenging times in their lives and I enjoy being able to watch people grow and recognize their strengths in these hard moments. I will walk alongside you as you process hurts, past trauma, difficult life adjustments, and move towards a cycle of peace and healthiness.

If you are ready to shed the pain of the past and soar into a bright new future, I'd love to join your journey and help you along the way. My name is Tracy, and I'm happy you are ready to take the next step in a transformation. I've had more than a decade of experience helping clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD and past/present trauma. My clients appreciate my caring, compassionate, non-judgmental, and genuine counseling style. My therapeutic approaches consist of CBT, mindfulness, solution focused and EMDR. I provide therapy services to clients residing in Texas and Internationally through secure video.

I believe people have the capacity to change if provided a safe environment in which to recognize and overcome obstacles or barriers to personal happiness. I am passionate about seeing people experience freedom and seeing marriages healed, and I believe God is the ultimate healer.

I believe a person can change and grow throughout their life. Counseling is a tool like a shovel and a dump truck are tools. You can utilize counseling tools to improve your life, it's not a sign of weakness to use tools to feel better. I will work with you to set treatment goals and identify areas where change is possible.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I have been in private practice for 6 years but I have a total of 15 years of counseling experience. During that 15 years, I have worked with several people from all walks of life with a wide range of struggles such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, etc. and it's always gratifying when they find relief and their symptoms begin to improve and, for many, disappear altogether.

Do you have doubts and insecurities that are keeping you from fully becoming who you are? Are issues related to your self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, interfering with your everyday life? I believe that we all have the capacity within us to live a meaningful and satisfying life. We all faced challenges in different phases of our lives; however, we have the resources and strengths to live meaningful and satisfying lives. The greatest joy of being a therapist is truly making a positive impact on the lives of individuals. I am committed to inspiring clients to make healthier choices, create greater happiness, and live a satisfying life.

As a counselor, my goal is to assist you in the development and achievement of your own goals. Every individual person experiences life in a different way. The way we are raised, the we are taught how to behave, and how we experience it. This is what makes every one of use unique. My focus as your therapist is to help you with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma history, abuse/neglect, and interpersonal effectiveness. In a session with me, we will work together to learn new and healthy ways of coping, identify and express emotions both past and current, and continue to make steps forward for a future worth living.

Supervised by, Kendra McLauglin LPC-S.

Therapy is not something done TO you, it is a process done WITH you. I will be right by your side every step of the way to a healthier you. We will move up and down the mountains of your life together. I look at therapy as a joint process, where the therapist and client work together towards the client’s goals. Everyone deserves a safe place to be heard. It is a big step to seek help for life's ups and downs. I'd be honored to help you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Lic 85037. I received my Master of Rehabilitation Counseling from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with concentrations in general counseling and disability advocacy. I am currently seeking my Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University. My theoretical orientation is integrative, pulling from approximately eight therapy approaches depending on the individual client and always taking a client-centered approach.