Spirituality Therapists in Garden Ridge, TX

I am a very energetic and enthusiastic counselor who is passionate about helping CHILDERN/ADOLESCENTS with a variety of issues. I believe that it is important to build a trusting relationship with children and families in order to provide a safe place for them to open up about their struggles and begin making changes in order to heal. I also feel it is essential to encourage and empower my clients by recognizing and utilizing individual strengths. It is my goal to help clients feel comfortable with counseling as well as to facilitate quick changes.

I believe that one of the most important aspects of seeking professional help is to find someone with whom you can trust and feel comfortable in discussing your issues. As a licensed psychologist for over 30 years, I have successfully counseled numerous individuals and families in resolving difficulties in areas such as effective communication, coping with divorce, work/career issues, loss/grief, and serious chronic health conditions. All of these can lead to anxiety and depression. My goal is to help you to achieve inner peace and balance in your life.

As a Licensed ProfessionalCounselor-Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, I am passionate about my counseling with children,adolescents and their families. It is a privilege and honor to be allowed to form a trusting relationship with my clients and offer a safe place for their healing. Counseling with me is practical,comfortable and often times fun. I use play therapy techniques to allow children to express themselves and communicate at a level that is developmentally appropriate for them. I have enjoyed raising two children and fully realize that parenting is more complicated than expected.

My office is located in a relaxing and soothing environment. My approach is highly individualized within the framework of a commitment to established professional standards of care. I provide a supportive and nurturing environment in therapy while encouraging personal responsibility and growth in clients. I seek active collaboration with clients, treatment providers, and other members of the client's family and social network as appropriate.

ACCELERATED RESOLUTION THERAPY Therapist… If you've decided to seek help and you're entrusting a therapist with your most personal concerns, it is vitally important that the fit be right. Hope and relief come sooner when you find a therapist you feel comfortable with and has the experience you need. I have been in the ministry of helping individuals, families and couples most of my adult life. I balance the concerns you have while also ministering. I strive to meet people where they are, help them understand their strengths, and aid in the empowerment of taking charge of and developing their lives.

I work with adults and adolescents who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety and depression, or who are adapting to life challenges. You may feel that you're missing the immediacy and vitality of your life because your energy is sinking into habits of overthinking, arguing with yourself, and struggling with your emotions. You think there might be an easier way, but you're not sure how to begin un-learning years of self-blame and criticism. My focus is to provide quality, results oriented counseling services to individuals, families and couples.

Are you worried about a child who is struggling with the challenges that come with facing the adolescent years? Are you a teen or young adult scared and seeking help to overcome the obstacles you are facing at school or at home? Are you in college and in need of support during these transitional years? If so, please allow me the opportunity to help! The developmental years in school offer many challenges and with my experience of over 10 years in the school setting, I can help develop an individualized treatment plan to incorporate tools and strategies to make this journey smoother.

Are you, or your child or teen, experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or difficulty with life transitions? I work with families to help identify areas of concern and provide solutions to problems. My specialty is working with children and teens, but I also provide services to young adults and adult women. I enjoy helping those who are experiencing anxiety and depression learn coping strategies and learn to explore thought patterns to help provide relief from symptoms. I love helping women navigate through various life stages (from motherhood to empty nest and beyond).

My desire is to provide my clients a clear perspective, free from the clutter that is likely clouding judgment, understanding, or perspective. Together we can navigate the issues and concerns and create a solution that is fitting for each client. Our solutions will ultimately be Specific to your needs - Measurable as your journey improves - Attainable as you gain more confidence - Realistic as you determine your strengths and weaknesses - Time sensitive as you regain your independence (SMART). These motivational factors will be key to my focus and your recovery in any aspect of your life.

Through life’s experiences, I have learned that our pain is never wasted and identify as a wounded healer whose purpose is to live out Isaiah 61:1-3. I seek to connect with my clients in a compassionate way to work collaboratively in the counseling process. I work with women, young adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents. I am passionate about helping children and teenagers express their emotions and understand their own mental health. I understand that it is important to work with the family system as well and incorporate parents and caregivers in the process as needed.

Your PEACE doesn't have to be limited. The devastation of betrayal, abandonment, divorce, disease, or death can change you instantly. Perhaps resentment, depression and anxiety are interfering with the quality of your life. Is ADDICTION keeping you in bondage? Trauma keeping you from experiencing life? If anything is preventing you from getting to a healthy place, maybe it's time to examine what your next steps will be. Don't allow fear, work, and life's hustle to keep you from having peace. FIND PEACE REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. Life can get better!

I feel privileged & blessed to witness clients' change processes. I seek to use therapy modalities that work best for individualized client care, & I am grateful to serve in settings that align perfectly with my beliefs in achieving recovery. I am humbled to witness the healing that occurs in therapy where there was previously confusion, pain, & hopelessness. It is my life's passion to support & encourage others.

Our group of clinicians work with a diverse group of clients at different stages in life-- specifically adolescence to older adulthood (age 12 and up.) Collectively we offer decades of experience and assistance with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stress, grief, body image and weight, and negative symptoms related to trauma. We utilize a variety of theories and techniques to help clients identify challenges and work through barriers that prevent optimal mental and emotional health.