Trauma Focused Therapists in Elgin, TX
I have recently opened additional appointment times. To schedule a consultation or view my current availability, please use the booking link on my profile.
Are you feeling worried about your child’s behavior, emotions, or stress at school? You’re not alone—and support can make a big difference.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience helping children, teens, and families navigate anxiety, behavior challenges, and emotional overwhelm. I’ve worked in schools, child welfare, and mental health settings, so I understand how these struggles show up in everyday life.
I have recently opened additional appointment times. To schedule a consultation or view my current availability, please use the booking link on my profile.
Are you feeling worried about your child’s behavior, emotions, or stress at school? You’re not alone—and support can make a big difference.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience helping children, teens, and families navigate anxiety, behavior challenges, and emotional overwhelm. I’ve worked in schools, child welfare, and mental health settings, so I understand how these struggles show up in everyday life.
I help children, teens, and young adults dealing with big emotions, behavior challenges, anxiety, sadness, or changes at home, school, or work. Many feel overwhelmed or misunderstood and want support in expressing themselves, managing stress, and feeling more confident. Caregivers often want clarity, guidance, and a plan that truly helps. These young people want to understand their feelings, improve coping skills, and strengthen relationships so they can feel more in control of their lives.
I help children, teens, and young adults dealing with big emotions, behavior challenges, anxiety, sadness, or changes at home, school, or work. Many feel overwhelmed or misunderstood and want support in expressing themselves, managing stress, and feeling more confident. Caregivers often want clarity, guidance, and a plan that truly helps. These young people want to understand their feelings, improve coping skills, and strengthen relationships so they can feel more in control of their lives.
Hi, I am Karen Pace Poland, Texas Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been a counselor for 15 years in the Houston area and recently moved to San Marcos. I enjoy working with clients in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I also have interest in life transitions and how changes cause us to reevaluate areas such as relationships, faith, or personal boundaries.
Hi, I am Karen Pace Poland, Texas Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been a counselor for 15 years in the Houston area and recently moved to San Marcos. I enjoy working with clients in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I also have interest in life transitions and how changes cause us to reevaluate areas such as relationships, faith, or personal boundaries.
I use trauma-focused care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help clients understand themselves and build healthier ways of coping.
I love helping all people navigate anxiety and the ups and downs of everyday life—because let's be honest, it can get a little chaotic. I aim to create a space that feels supportive, nonjudgmental, and real, where you can be yourself. Along the way, I'll help you gain insight, build tools, and maybe even share a few laughs as you grow into the version of yourself you're working toward.
I use trauma-focused care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help clients understand themselves and build healthier ways of coping.
I love helping all people navigate anxiety and the ups and downs of everyday life—because let's be honest, it can get a little chaotic. I aim to create a space that feels supportive, nonjudgmental, and real, where you can be yourself. Along the way, I'll help you gain insight, build tools, and maybe even share a few laughs as you grow into the version of yourself you're working toward.
Some seasons of life ask more of us than we ever expected. You may be carrying anxiety that won't quiet, grief that feels impossible to explain, trauma that continues to affect daily life, or the emotional weight of major life changes. Perhaps you've spent so much time caring for others that your own needs have been pushed aside. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, feel supported, and begin moving forward again. You don't have to carry it all alone.
Some seasons of life ask more of us than we ever expected. You may be carrying anxiety that won't quiet, grief that feels impossible to explain, trauma that continues to affect daily life, or the emotional weight of major life changes. Perhaps you've spent so much time caring for others that your own needs have been pushed aside. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, feel supported, and begin moving forward again. You don't have to carry it all alone.
Life is weird. One minute you're holding it together, checking the boxes, being the responsible one. The next, you're anxious all the time, crying in your car, stuck in the same relationship patterns, people-pleasing your way into burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself. If you've ever thought, "I don't need someone to fix me. I just want to understand myself," then you're in the right place. Together, we'll explore the stories, relationships, experiences, and survival strategies that helped you get here while building a deeper understanding of who you are and what you need moving forward.
Life is weird. One minute you're holding it together, checking the boxes, being the responsible one. The next, you're anxious all the time, crying in your car, stuck in the same relationship patterns, people-pleasing your way into burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself. If you've ever thought, "I don't need someone to fix me. I just want to understand myself," then you're in the right place. Together, we'll explore the stories, relationships, experiences, and survival strategies that helped you get here while building a deeper understanding of who you are and what you need moving forward.
Many of the clients I work with are children and families seeking help because a child is struggling with big feelings like anxiety, fear, sadness, anger, or the effects of trauma, abuse, or neglect. I also work with adults who are navigating their own experiences with domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, or the impact of past abuse. My clients want a safe space to feel heard and understood, to process what they’ve been through, and to learn healthier ways to cope, heal, and move forward with hope.
Many of the clients I work with are children and families seeking help because a child is struggling with big feelings like anxiety, fear, sadness, anger, or the effects of trauma, abuse, or neglect. I also work with adults who are navigating their own experiences with domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, or the impact of past abuse. My clients want a safe space to feel heard and understood, to process what they’ve been through, and to learn healthier ways to cope, heal, and move forward with hope.
In my practice, I combine compassion, directness and humor in addressing clients' challenges. Safety, attunement and respect are key elements in the therapeutic relationship, and we cultivate these together. Areas of expertise include trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I have trained in Hakomi Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and am an EMDR Certified Therapist. I work with individuals aged 20 to 70+. Providing services to military personnel and individuals who have experienced recent traumatic incidents or medical trauma are of special interest to me.
In my practice, I combine compassion, directness and humor in addressing clients' challenges. Safety, attunement and respect are key elements in the therapeutic relationship, and we cultivate these together. Areas of expertise include trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I have trained in Hakomi Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and am an EMDR Certified Therapist. I work with individuals aged 20 to 70+. Providing services to military personnel and individuals who have experienced recent traumatic incidents or medical trauma are of special interest to me.
Suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions can be debilitating and hold you back from leading a happy and balanced life. We invite you to learn more about your treatment options to recover. Call for a Free Confidential assessment and schedule an appointment today.
Suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions can be debilitating and hold you back from leading a happy and balanced life. We invite you to learn more about your treatment options to recover. Call for a Free Confidential assessment and schedule an appointment today.
I'm so glad you're here! My approach to treatment is all about you, your unique story, your needs, and the challenges you face. Every journey is personal, and my goal is to meet you right where you are. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and empower you to make meaningful changes in your life. With compassion, I provide tailored interventions that align with your individual experiences. I’m here to not just guide you, but to walk alongside you as we navigate this journey together. Let’s celebrate your strengths and discover new paths for growth because your journey is important, and I’m honored to be a part of it!
I'm so glad you're here! My approach to treatment is all about you, your unique story, your needs, and the challenges you face. Every journey is personal, and my goal is to meet you right where you are. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and empower you to make meaningful changes in your life. With compassion, I provide tailored interventions that align with your individual experiences. I’m here to not just guide you, but to walk alongside you as we navigate this journey together. Let’s celebrate your strengths and discover new paths for growth because your journey is important, and I’m honored to be a part of it!
I have 20+ years as a licensed professional counselor and 15 years post graduation in clinical psychology. My virtual practice focuses on women and men who are seeking to reduce depression and anxiety while enhancing positive mood. These sessions are priced by your insurance company. I have in person sessions working with individuals and families of all ages. Clients are taught coping strategies to manage difficult feelings. My approach is to conduct evaluations, design treatment plans, and facilitate individual therapy.
I have 20+ years as a licensed professional counselor and 15 years post graduation in clinical psychology. My virtual practice focuses on women and men who are seeking to reduce depression and anxiety while enhancing positive mood. These sessions are priced by your insurance company. I have in person sessions working with individuals and families of all ages. Clients are taught coping strategies to manage difficult feelings. My approach is to conduct evaluations, design treatment plans, and facilitate individual therapy.
Update: Starting January 2026, I am no longer accepting CO Medicaid.
In my therapeutic work, I endeavor to create an environment that allows my clients to center-out, to breathe, to explore, to undertake, to dare, to dream, to change course, and to reconnect. As a would-be-adventurer with a penchant for curiosities and the unknown, I look forward to embarking on uncharted paths with my clients. In journeying alongside my client, my hope is that upon reaching the trailhead of their path, they're able to look around and exclaim "everything is in its right place."
Update: Starting January 2026, I am no longer accepting CO Medicaid.
In my therapeutic work, I endeavor to create an environment that allows my clients to center-out, to breathe, to explore, to undertake, to dare, to dream, to change course, and to reconnect. As a would-be-adventurer with a penchant for curiosities and the unknown, I look forward to embarking on uncharted paths with my clients. In journeying alongside my client, my hope is that upon reaching the trailhead of their path, they're able to look around and exclaim "everything is in its right place."
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Are you looking for a therapist who welcomes all of you — your grief, your joy, your questions, and the weight you carry from systems not built for you?
At Pivot Psychology, we offer relational, embodied, and affirming therapy for adults, couples, and families. Our team is rooted in liberation psychology, cultural humility, and anti-oppressive care — because your healing deserves more than symptom management. It deserves to be seen in full context, with compassion and clarity.
Are you looking for a therapist who welcomes all of you — your grief, your joy, your questions, and the weight you carry from systems not built for you?
At Pivot Psychology, we offer relational, embodied, and affirming therapy for adults, couples, and families. Our team is rooted in liberation psychology, cultural humility, and anti-oppressive care — because your healing deserves more than symptom management. It deserves to be seen in full context, with compassion and clarity.
Grounded in trauma-focused care, you will experience a safe, collaborative space to help you heal, grow, and resilience.
Are you experiencing adoption challenges, multicultural challenges, caregiver stress, and life transformations? Do you seek a therapist who is deeply committed to creating an affirming environment you can explore personal growth, healing, and self-discovery? If you are experiencing any of the challenges or seek a therapist who can work along side you, my door is open to you. You will become intrinsically motivated toward growth and change and feel empowered to continue to grow.
Grounded in trauma-focused care, you will experience a safe, collaborative space to help you heal, grow, and resilience.
Are you experiencing adoption challenges, multicultural challenges, caregiver stress, and life transformations? Do you seek a therapist who is deeply committed to creating an affirming environment you can explore personal growth, healing, and self-discovery? If you are experiencing any of the challenges or seek a therapist who can work along side you, my door is open to you. You will become intrinsically motivated toward growth and change and feel empowered to continue to grow.
I approach therapy from a holistic perspective and believe in the power to address the whole person- psychologically, physiologically, spiritually, and emotionally. I believe that my role as a therapist is to foster a safe and trusting space for my clients while acting as a guide to help uncover underlying needs and then support and empower through skill building and the processing of impactful experiences.
I approach therapy from a holistic perspective and believe in the power to address the whole person- psychologically, physiologically, spiritually, and emotionally. I believe that my role as a therapist is to foster a safe and trusting space for my clients while acting as a guide to help uncover underlying needs and then support and empower through skill building and the processing of impactful experiences.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate supervised by Dr. Gregory Scott Sparrow, LPC-S. I work with an array of purposeful individuals that include creatives, performers, educators, caregivers, fellow therapists, entrepreneurs, executives, visionaries and students.
Specifically, I help those who are actively managing the complexities of significant life challenges and identity shifts as they seek a deeper understanding of themselves.
Many clients have built a life that looks seamless from the outside, yet inside, something is calling for a deeper evolution. This path does not have to be navigated alone.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate supervised by Dr. Gregory Scott Sparrow, LPC-S. I work with an array of purposeful individuals that include creatives, performers, educators, caregivers, fellow therapists, entrepreneurs, executives, visionaries and students.
Specifically, I help those who are actively managing the complexities of significant life challenges and identity shifts as they seek a deeper understanding of themselves.
Many clients have built a life that looks seamless from the outside, yet inside, something is calling for a deeper evolution. This path does not have to be navigated alone.
You're here because you're hurting. Maybe it's from a past abusive relationship -- romantic or otherwise. Perhaps you had a neglectful, dismissive, or intrusive parents. Maybe you experienced sexual abuse. Whatever the reason, you find yourself anxious, numb, or just plain overwhelmed by your feelings. Sometimes you find it hard to enjoy life, the past keeps coming up. You find yourself wishing you didn't feel the things you do. You're afraid that there's something wrong with you because you can't get over it. I'm here to tell you that there's hope. Therapy can help with these issues and you don't have to do it alone.
You're here because you're hurting. Maybe it's from a past abusive relationship -- romantic or otherwise. Perhaps you had a neglectful, dismissive, or intrusive parents. Maybe you experienced sexual abuse. Whatever the reason, you find yourself anxious, numb, or just plain overwhelmed by your feelings. Sometimes you find it hard to enjoy life, the past keeps coming up. You find yourself wishing you didn't feel the things you do. You're afraid that there's something wrong with you because you can't get over it. I'm here to tell you that there's hope. Therapy can help with these issues and you don't have to do it alone.
Living with anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma can make you feel stuck in patterns that are exhausting and difficult to explain. Your thoughts may spiral and feel relentless, your emotions may swing between numbness and overwhelm, and your body may stay on edge even when you know you’re “safe.” Struggles with sleep or motivation can feel so heavy, and you've disconnected from yourself and loved ones. Sometimes it all becomes too much and you snap at someone you love, followed by feeling guilt or shame.
You know this isn’t how you want to live - and you do not have to face this alone.
Living with anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma can make you feel stuck in patterns that are exhausting and difficult to explain. Your thoughts may spiral and feel relentless, your emotions may swing between numbness and overwhelm, and your body may stay on edge even when you know you’re “safe.” Struggles with sleep or motivation can feel so heavy, and you've disconnected from yourself and loved ones. Sometimes it all becomes too much and you snap at someone you love, followed by feeling guilt or shame.
You know this isn’t how you want to live - and you do not have to face this alone.
Ambitious in life, but somehow feeling inadequate. You succeed professionally, - yet imposter syndrome looms, never quite feeling good enough for yourself your family or your next promotion. Worrying it could all come crashing down? No matter how impressive the resume or priors, the gnawing sense of never feeling good enough for promotions, your family, romantic relationships or personal growth. New challenges now require more effort. If you feel drained keeping all the balls in the air, I can provide support for your career, creativity, spirituality, family and health.
Ambitious in life, but somehow feeling inadequate. You succeed professionally, - yet imposter syndrome looms, never quite feeling good enough for yourself your family or your next promotion. Worrying it could all come crashing down? No matter how impressive the resume or priors, the gnawing sense of never feeling good enough for promotions, your family, romantic relationships or personal growth. New challenges now require more effort. If you feel drained keeping all the balls in the air, I can provide support for your career, creativity, spirituality, family and health.
As a former collegiate athlete, I understand the physical and mental demands athletes encounter on a regular basis. In my work at Elite Performance Psychology, I am passionate about helping athletes and performers overcome barriers that hinder performance, whether it be performance anxiety, burnout, low confidence, stress, interpersonal issues with teammates or coaches, or recovery from injury. I have experience working with high school and college athletes from a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, track & field, cross-country, hockey, football, tennis, and rowing.
As a former collegiate athlete, I understand the physical and mental demands athletes encounter on a regular basis. In my work at Elite Performance Psychology, I am passionate about helping athletes and performers overcome barriers that hinder performance, whether it be performance anxiety, burnout, low confidence, stress, interpersonal issues with teammates or coaches, or recovery from injury. I have experience working with high school and college athletes from a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, track & field, cross-country, hockey, football, tennis, and rowing.
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