Aetna Therapists in Georgetown, TX

I am excited to help people that have struggles with depression and anxiety. I have an extensive career in working for Child Protective Services (not as a therapist) but understand the impact of childhood trauma and its impact on children and as they grow into adulthood. I am compassionate and believe that everyone has the ability to change and can be resilient. I also have experience counseling in domestic violence, anger management and trauma. I conducted Batterer's Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) for over 5 years.

Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired? My passion is for whole, healthy living, through whole, healthy relationships with God and others. Conflict with your spouse or parenting issues, children? I have a passion for marriages and families to thrive, not just survive. God's plan for marriage is couched in a "Divine Conspiracy," opposites do attract! Difficult? Yes, but learning to do it His way and making those differences work for you instead of against you, will be the most rewarding thing you will ever do. Is your marriage struggling? Do you find the past is showing up in the present? Ready for change? Call me. I can help.

Assess. Adapt. Advance. (ONLINE only) I may be a good fit for you if you are an individual or couple struggling with anxiety, trauma from your past, communication problems, anger management, and/or all of the ripple effects these concerns create in our lives. I have 21+ years experience working with military, first responders, and their families. I am a combat Veteran myself and my family is a first responder family, so I personally understand the many challenges these particular lifestyles bring. My philosophy: I want to meet you where you are, recognizing and respecting that it takes courage to reach out in the first place.

**My practice is currently full. I am not accepting new clients at this time** Are you, or someone you know, feeling stuck and discouraged lately? As your counselor, my goal is to provide a warm, safe, and open environment for your thoughts, feelings, and presence. My passion is to establish support and guidance in an environment that fosters the opportunity for self-exploration and growth in the areas of your life that you feel need improvement.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an MA in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. I hold certifications as National Board Certified Counselor and a Certified School Counselor. I work with individuals, couples, and families. Working in public education - 10 years as a teacher, and 9+ years as a school counselor - I have had opportunities to foster growth not only among my student-clients, but their families, as well. Childhood experiences define who we are and how we respond to challenges as adults, so it is important for me to connect with the whole person.

I have over 25 years of experience helping people address issues that block them from reaching their full potential in life. Understanding the source of problems is vital to making effective changes. I will help you identify what is causing you trouble and how to effectively improve it. Over the years, I have come to understand how important it is to not only connect with what one is experiencing psychologically but also connecting with how our emotions are stored and experienced in our body. I specialize in improving relationships with important people in your life and especially your relationship with yourself.

YOU are here for a reason and being called to pay attention to a deep desire or need in your life. Perhaps it’s healing an old wound, addressing a challenge, expressing yourself, or learning to listen to your inner voice. Ignoring that small voice won't help. Trust me, I've tried, but befriending it will. Healing takes courage and creativity. And when we suffer, we often forget that there is a solution to every problem. All problems in living can be thought of as a failure of the imagination, an inability to envision solutions, garner resources, or initiate movement. I'm here to help you listen, visualize, and take action again!

I am a clinical psychologist, in private practice over 20 years. My educational background includes a doctoral degree from the highly esteemed program in humanistic psychology at Georgia State University, study at the City College of New York and the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Texas at Austin. I like to work with all kinds of people with many types of issues. Among my areas of interest are depression, fear and anxiety, learning to lower stress, couples' problems, parenting, improving family relationships, and gay and lesbian concerns.

At this time, Patricia only offers online counseling & clients must reside in Texas. She began her career as a therapist out of a burning desire to help individuals struggling with life circumstances. As a therapist, she works side by side with clients to help them feel worthy and supported. Patricia receives fulfillment by assisting clients struggling to overcome life's obstacles and offering a safe place to hurt, heal and grow. She has over 20 years of substance counseling experience with the federal government in the National Drug Abuse Program. There, she helped establish and implement drug programming in the federal system.

My focus in counseling is to help you through the process of change. If you are struggling as a parent and want to learn strategies beyond medication to help your child be more successful, I can help. I am also a trauma specialist and strive to help clients work through depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, abuse, anger, addictions, and other challenging life situations. EMDR and 22Zero is used to help clients "reprocess" traumas and other disturbing life events to help clients move beyond the negative emotions and dysfunctional thoughts that are connected with past events.

First, I would like to acknowledge your effort in reaching out to seek guidance. You have taken the first step in improving yourself. I understand it is hard when our initial expectations of how our life "should be" does not match what is happening in the moment. Many times, there are societal, familial and perhaps individual expectations that we feel obligated to fulfill. Sometimes these thoughts of a "normal" life interfere with what our true happiness could be, and this does need to be explored. Essentially, I would like to assist in shifting your perspective which will allow you to feel more balanced in your life.

I am a licensed psychologist located in Cedar Park. In addition to forensic, spinal cord, bariatric, and law enforcement evaluations, I also provide psychotherapy to adults, couples, and children.

Are you struggling in your personal relationships? Does it feel as if the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Does it seem that you and your spouse are speaking different languages? Today, you have made the first step towards a solution. My speciality is working with individuals and couples who are experiencing transition & crisis. What once made sense in your relationship no longer works and you're wondering why. I assist individuals and couples navigate a transitional phase in life and in thier relationships. Begin the process of healing today by contacting me to set an appt. or consultation.

Healing is a journey we aren't meant to walk alone. Therapy is a place to heal and restore the broken parts of ourselves without judgement or condemnation. I work to create a safe and containing environment where an individual can explore ALL parts of themselves en route towards greater wholeness and authenticity.

You've always been the strong one; but, right now you don’t feel so strong. You’d like to let your guard down for a second and catch your breath. But you don’t think you can. It would be better to just keep going, pushing, harder, longer. Right? That's what you're used to. It has worked in the past. But, THAT thing that you keep thinking about, have nightmares about and can't stop remembering is starting to wear on you. Your usual methods of coping isn't cutting it, and you're thinking about talking to a psychologist.

Are you experiencing difficulty in keeping and developing good, solid relationships with those you love? Has anyone in your family deployed to the Middle East only to return with some form of combat stress - and can't seem to shake it? Perhaps you or someone close is feeling anxious or depressed about life and can't seem to come out of it on their own. However, it is more than possible to get past those disturbing thoughts and feelings and enjoy life again. Person of faith? At your request, I can also offer a spiritual perspective along with a warm, personable approach.

Therapy at times can be a hard process. Even the initial phone call can be difficult. The best therapy happens when you are ready to change and your therapist supports you in defining and reaching your goals. I am here to help you achieve the change you want. If you or someone you care about is struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, work stressors or other life issues, please call. I welcome the opportunity to work with you.

I strive to create an environment that is warm and welcoming. It is not unusual to feel apprehensive about starting therapy, these fears can usually be alleviated within the first session or two.

I have been working with adolescents and parents in the school system for over 19 years as a school counselor, and have held my LPC license for over 14 years. I am an LPC supervisor. I enjoy working with adolescents, helping them to work through their issues, ranging from underachieving to relationship conflict (and everything in between). I also enjoy working with adults, helping them to understand their roles as parents so that they are better able to help support their children in a positive, healthy manner. In addition to parenting, I also provide marriage and family counseling.