Attachment-based Therapists in Clear Lake Shores, TX

The first step toward change is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are. I applaud you for taking that step! I would be honored to create a collaborative space to explore the barriers that may be keeping you from where and who you want to be.

If you’re struggling with trauma, if you suffered physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, if you’ve been hurt by neglect, death, divorce, or a painful relationship, If you have PTSD or witnessed traumatic events, there is hope. Healing is possible. Happiness is available. I understand the torment that comes struggling with trauma–through no fault of your own. It is why I have dedicated years of my life studying the best ways to help people through trauma. It’s why over a decade ago, I began working as a therapist. There is a path to healing, and I’ve had the privilege of walking with hundreds of people on their path to finding joy.

Why are you considering therapy? Maybe something traumatic happened, or you hate your body. Break-ups, trouble having a baby, career changes? Need a listening ear on issues related to sexuality or gender? Feeling depressed, anxious or like you’re going to lose your mind? Tired of being angry about the circumstances of your life but not sure how to overcome the hurt?

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with almost 18 years of experience. Are you struggling in your work or family life? Is it impacting your relationships? Most of us go through life events that leave us battered and bruised but there are some things that we might go through that stay with us and impact our ability to navigate our daily lives. Many of us have experienced that and there is a way to walk through it and come out on the other side leaving the pain behind but keeping any meaningful lessons safely with us. If you have experienced this kind of incident, it would be a privilege to walk that journey to healing with you.

I connect deeply with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ community members, non-traditional and blended families, and couples seeking reconnection. They face challenges like racial trauma, identity struggles, societal judgment, and communication breakdowns. They seek a compassionate therapist for culturally competent, affirmative care to feel seen, build resilience, and foster deeper connections. Their goal is to find inner peace, confidently navigate life's transitions, and cultivate strong, meaningful relationships in a supportive environment. I tailor each session to your unique needs, ensuring a client-centered experience.

Some of life’s greatest challenges, such as divorce, relationship issues, career choices, work related stress, depression, and anxiety can be difficult to navigate alone. Sometimes these issues may be difficult for our family members and friends to attend to. I am committed to helping clients find new possibilities or recognize the strengths that they may have been overlooking. I am an Army Veteran who has extensive experience working with veterans and their families as a family and victim advocate. These experiences have given me a unique perspective of trauma and the challenges it may present in daily life.

Are you facing a life transition such as a career change, heading off to college, recent divorce or break up ? Do you feel less enjoyment in your life? Or, are relationship challenges limiting you? Life is filled with so many ups and downs. You may feel you have little control of what is happening. Let us explore what you want to work towards and what is getting in the way. If you want to make progress, find practical solutions, and see measurable change, I may be a good fit for you. I will meet you where you are and draw on a variety of treatment approaches to help you succeed.

A favorite saying of mine is "CHANGE... It's One of Life's Only Constants..." Change often signifies growth. Changes often move us from our comfort zone and may trigger stressful or distressing thoughts, behaviors, emotions or physiological responses. Our responses are often unconscious. Except we consciously recognize increased discomfort, pain or unproductive functioning in our daily roles and relationships. If you or a family member are experiencing any social, emotional, mental or behavioral difficulties causing distress & preventing enjoying life or realizing your or their full potential in personal, work or school functioning, I invite you to call me.

That painful event keeps replaying over and over in your head. You can’t stop seeing the images of it. Thoughts of what you could have done differently play on repeat. They force their way into your mind, leaving you overwhelmed, panicked, and burnt out. The triggers are everywhere and anxiety and depression feel like they’re constantly looming over you. If you could just let it go maybe you could move on with your life. You no longer want to carry the weight of what happened but to enjoy the things you once loved.

Do you desire greater connection, clarity, creativity and fulfillment? Are you at a relationship or career turning point? Are you burning out...? You CAN thrive in health, love, family, work, play and service in line with your values and goals. In the office, on video, in nature...you can reveal strengths and vulnerabilities, identify what matters most, and take action, practicing new skills as you move forward. Your therapy will be insight- and action-oriented, relationship-based, culturally sensitive, empowering and tailored to your needs. Let's find out what's possible for you on the other side of your present challenges.

Life isn't simple and everyone has a story. I love working with the out of the box thinkers, empaths, and the weird and wonderful. I specialize in both trauma and neurodivergence. I approach Autism spectrum and ADHD as a way of being not disorders in need of "fixing" and I welcome you as you are. I also work with high acuity individuals who have a history of higher levels of care. I have extensive experience in working with teens and older experiencing Complex trauma and mental health symptoms, eating disorders, psychosis, and self-injury. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming. I am a licensed supervisor and love working with therapists too!

My goal is to help my clients learn about themselves and their loved ones. We are all in relationships , so how do we get what we need from these relationships while giving others what they need as well? My goal is to help with this complex balancing act. Life transitions make balance difficult. So whether you are dealing with a new marriage/baby, an empty nest, marriage difficulties, job loss, grief or any number of these transitions, it is my goal to help my clients through these transitions with empathy, caring and common sense strategies from many theoretical perspectives.

I work with clients who have experienced trauma, whether it be recent or in childhood, those experiencing grief as a result of loss or from other life experiences, people facing terminal illness and the end of life, and those who are interested in engaging in a psychodynamic process to develop insight and awareness into how their past is expressing itself in the here and now. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to experience life more fully and to feel more at home in their bodies. Trauma and grief have a way of disconnecting us from our bodies, causing us to feel isolated and cut off from our own natural path toward healing.

I work with individuals and groups who have experienced ongoing stress and/or trauma. EMDR can relieve the emotion and sensations that are tied to the event and that keep getting triggered, causing endless pain. It is my personal and professional desire to help you gain clarity and peace so that the rest of your life can be fully lived with intention, awareness, and you can actually experience joy again. I can walk you through decreasing the challenges of anxiety, depression, disruptive behavior, academics, communication in relationships, and education of positive parenting practices.

Are you struggling with your relationship? Do you feel stuck in the same cycle? Maybe trust has been broken and you can't seem to get past it, or you're dealing with stress and challenges that you don't feel equipped to handle. You might feel like this has been a long time coming, and things have come to a head. You've probably tried everything and nothing seems to work. If you are feeling hopeless, I can honestly tell you that things can get better. I can help you find hope and move forward.

Life’s challenges can make you feel like the walls in your home are crumbling down. If this is your story, professional counseling may be the next step in rebuilding and restoring the lives that make your house a home. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I will collaborate with you to reconstruct a life full of health, hope, and purpose.

If you are not at your best right now, feeling bored, sad, anxious, unmotivated, or even helpless, please give me a call. We can set up a free phone consultation and if you're interested, a first appointment. Counseling can help individuals, couples, and families dealing with difficult times and behavioral challenges. Call now to set up your first appointment. You can make a change and counseling can help. Your goals are my goals! Happiness is something we create. No one can make you happy. You create your happiness. There is hope. Hopeful Texas, PLLC