Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists in Howard County, TX
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, (1943), "The Theory of Human Motivation", reads: if a person’s basic needs (food, shelter, physical/mental safety) and social needs (love, belonging, self-worth, sense of purpose) are not fulfilled, that person will experience frustration and will “pivot” on a level of need that appears easiest to satisfy. Which level of need are you "stuck" on? Are you bound by anxious, fearful and mind-binding thoughts? Freedom is a goal that can be attained.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, (1943), "The Theory of Human Motivation", reads: if a person’s basic needs (food, shelter, physical/mental safety) and social needs (love, belonging, self-worth, sense of purpose) are not fulfilled, that person will experience frustration and will “pivot” on a level of need that appears easiest to satisfy. Which level of need are you "stuck" on? Are you bound by anxious, fearful and mind-binding thoughts? Freedom is a goal that can be attained.
Online Therapists
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults facing concerns related to addiction, trauma, men’s issues, sexuality, identity, emotional regulation, self-worth, and relationship challenges. I look at you as a person above all else, and I absolutely do not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, beliefs, sexuality, or even your past actions. You are here to work on you, and I am happy to be here to help. I strive to create an environment where clients can challenge themselves, grow, and still feel understood in the process.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults facing concerns related to addiction, trauma, men’s issues, sexuality, identity, emotional regulation, self-worth, and relationship challenges. I look at you as a person above all else, and I absolutely do not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, beliefs, sexuality, or even your past actions. You are here to work on you, and I am happy to be here to help. I strive to create an environment where clients can challenge themselves, grow, and still feel understood in the process.
I work with children, teens, and adults who feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like themselves. Sometimes it’s a big life event, sometimes it’s a constant low-level stress that wears you down. I use EMDR, DBT, and IFS to get to the root of what’s happening and give you tools that actually help you feel more in control and less stuc
I work with children, teens, and adults who feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like themselves. Sometimes it’s a big life event, sometimes it’s a constant low-level stress that wears you down. I use EMDR, DBT, and IFS to get to the root of what’s happening and give you tools that actually help you feel more in control and less stuc
Leaning Red Oak, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyDc, MEd, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79413
Currently accepting new patients in-person in our Lubbock office as well as via video/online telehealth. My goal is to help you uncover your potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Together, we will find your strengths and create the structure that allows you to function at your best. If you are looking for extra support and guidance through challenging situations, or ready to move in a new direction, I will work with you to help you achieve your goals.
Currently accepting new patients in-person in our Lubbock office as well as via video/online telehealth. My goal is to help you uncover your potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Together, we will find your strengths and create the structure that allows you to function at your best. If you are looking for extra support and guidance through challenging situations, or ready to move in a new direction, I will work with you to help you achieve your goals.
My genuine compassion and honest, straight-forward approach will be there to guide you in your counseling journey. I will approach you with respect and encourage you along the way, openly listening to your concerns and offering you real life tools you can use to make changes. Together we will discover the obstacles in your life that are preventing you from experiencing more joy and peace and work to create the amazing life you dream of.
My genuine compassion and honest, straight-forward approach will be there to guide you in your counseling journey. I will approach you with respect and encourage you along the way, openly listening to your concerns and offering you real life tools you can use to make changes. Together we will discover the obstacles in your life that are preventing you from experiencing more joy and peace and work to create the amazing life you dream of.
Dr. Averie N.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-S
Lubbock, TX 79424
Waitlist for new clients
Some struggles aren’t solved with quick fixes; they need understanding, insight, and support. Feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, emotionally, relationally, or in how you cope, can be exhausting. You may be navigating substance use, intense emotions, identity questions, or relationship challenges. You’re not looking for quick fixes; you want real understanding and meaningful change. You want a space to be honest, feel seen, and start building a life that feels authentic and sustainable.
Some struggles aren’t solved with quick fixes; they need understanding, insight, and support. Feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, emotionally, relationally, or in how you cope, can be exhausting. You may be navigating substance use, intense emotions, identity questions, or relationship challenges. You’re not looking for quick fixes; you want real understanding and meaningful change. You want a space to be honest, feel seen, and start building a life that feels authentic and sustainable.
I have always been passionate about helping people through difficult times in life. We all have our own struggles and sometimes we need help to walk through them. I have several years' experience in working with clients in a safe and non-judgmental style. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, yet very rooted in evidence-based practices. This allows me to tailor interventions to each client's unique needs.
I have always been passionate about helping people through difficult times in life. We all have our own struggles and sometimes we need help to walk through them. I have several years' experience in working with clients in a safe and non-judgmental style. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, yet very rooted in evidence-based practices. This allows me to tailor interventions to each client's unique needs.
Beginning Change Counseling (Chris Medley,
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
8 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
Hello! I bring 18 years of mental health experience along for your sessions. I consider myself a generalist and I'm happy to help you with any need or concern that you might have. Some of the areas where I have the most experience are depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and grief and loss. Beginning Change Counseling is currently offering sessions for adolescents and couples. If you are under the age of 18 years old, please have your legal guardian contact us for a free consultation.
Hello! I bring 18 years of mental health experience along for your sessions. I consider myself a generalist and I'm happy to help you with any need or concern that you might have. Some of the areas where I have the most experience are depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and grief and loss. Beginning Change Counseling is currently offering sessions for adolescents and couples. If you are under the age of 18 years old, please have your legal guardian contact us for a free consultation.
There are many changes and adjustments in life that affect us in different ways. People have a wide range of emotions which can be overwhelming. Although life can be challenging to manage, we are presented with opportunities to grow. My counseling style is empathetic and genuine. Understanding and creating an atmosphere of support and empathy to be one's genuine self is important to me. Providing the opportunity for a more authentic self is a stepping stone to confidence. My goal is to provide you with a safe place to tell your story.
There are many changes and adjustments in life that affect us in different ways. People have a wide range of emotions which can be overwhelming. Although life can be challenging to manage, we are presented with opportunities to grow. My counseling style is empathetic and genuine. Understanding and creating an atmosphere of support and empathy to be one's genuine self is important to me. Providing the opportunity for a more authentic self is a stepping stone to confidence. My goal is to provide you with a safe place to tell your story.
Genevia R Slate
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Odessa, TX 79762
Waitlist for new clients
Whether it's life challenges, obstacles or transitions that are prompting you to seek counseling, today you are one step closer to your personal journey of growth and healing. Fear of change is natural, but can prevent us from letting go of old beliefs, behaviors, and ways of being and situations that are no longer beneficial to our wellbeing.
Whether it's life challenges, obstacles or transitions that are prompting you to seek counseling, today you are one step closer to your personal journey of growth and healing. Fear of change is natural, but can prevent us from letting go of old beliefs, behaviors, and ways of being and situations that are no longer beneficial to our wellbeing.
I have extensive experience working with individuals who are grieving, families who are struggling in their relationships, and with those who are facing challenges in their lives and in their relationship with God. I do individual counseling as well as marriage and family counseling. I focus on communication skills, coping with stress and anxiety, trauma, and healing past hurts. My perspective and approach is Christian but I work very well with clients who are not religious or who are exploring their relationship with God.
I have extensive experience working with individuals who are grieving, families who are struggling in their relationships, and with those who are facing challenges in their lives and in their relationship with God. I do individual counseling as well as marriage and family counseling. I focus on communication skills, coping with stress and anxiety, trauma, and healing past hurts. My perspective and approach is Christian but I work very well with clients who are not religious or who are exploring their relationship with God.
On the surface, your life may look normal while you are battling addiction, struggling with sexual concerns, and feeling stuck in relationship issues. You crave connection yet find emotions slippery, sometimes turning to substances to cope, and talking about sex brings shame or silence. Therapy can help you rebuild trust, safety, and healthier ways of relating. I work with the lasting effects of addiction, sexual difficulties, and partner conflict so past patterns stop steering daily life. Together we will explore triggers, develop safer coping strategies, and practice clearer communication to reclaim closeness and balance.
On the surface, your life may look normal while you are battling addiction, struggling with sexual concerns, and feeling stuck in relationship issues. You crave connection yet find emotions slippery, sometimes turning to substances to cope, and talking about sex brings shame or silence. Therapy can help you rebuild trust, safety, and healthier ways of relating. I work with the lasting effects of addiction, sexual difficulties, and partner conflict so past patterns stop steering daily life. Together we will explore triggers, develop safer coping strategies, and practice clearer communication to reclaim closeness and balance.
Starting Point Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Midland, TX 79707
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with change in any part of your life? Tough for you to make a decision? Are issues of morality and character at the bottom of your relationship conflicts? Do you have difficulty understanding concepts in religion and spirituality? Can't do any thing right? As a licensed professional counselor, I am committed to being your resource for solutions to help you overcome hardships. I would welcome the opportunity to assist you in developing and implementing a plan for growth.
Do you struggle with change in any part of your life? Tough for you to make a decision? Are issues of morality and character at the bottom of your relationship conflicts? Do you have difficulty understanding concepts in religion and spirituality? Can't do any thing right? As a licensed professional counselor, I am committed to being your resource for solutions to help you overcome hardships. I would welcome the opportunity to assist you in developing and implementing a plan for growth.
Hi there, I'm Madge! I am a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Abilene, Texas. I see clients via telehealth all over Texas. I am a very laid-back, kind, and genuine person. I am a firm believer in change and I see the best in people. Clients always tell me how comfortable they feel opening up to me. I feel grateful to be placed in a role where I can meet people where they are and encourage them with whatever changes they want to make in their lives.
Hi there, I'm Madge! I am a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Abilene, Texas. I see clients via telehealth all over Texas. I am a very laid-back, kind, and genuine person. I am a firm believer in change and I see the best in people. Clients always tell me how comfortable they feel opening up to me. I feel grateful to be placed in a role where I can meet people where they are and encourage them with whatever changes they want to make in their lives.
I greatly value your trust in our collaborate efforts aimed at enhancing your well-being. My approach involves recognizing each person and their unique circumstances with care, collaborating as a team to carefully assess your specific therapeutic needs. I work with both individuals and couples regularly. I evaluate the influence of cultural factors and consider how our individual life experiences shape our current perspectives. Recognizing the changes needed in our lives can significantly inhale our potential for personal growth.
I greatly value your trust in our collaborate efforts aimed at enhancing your well-being. My approach involves recognizing each person and their unique circumstances with care, collaborating as a team to carefully assess your specific therapeutic needs. I work with both individuals and couples regularly. I evaluate the influence of cultural factors and consider how our individual life experiences shape our current perspectives. Recognizing the changes needed in our lives can significantly inhale our potential for personal growth.
You deserve a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted—just as you are. From the very beginning, I approach our work together with care, respect, and a deep belief in your inherent worth. Your story, your background, and your experiences all matter here.
You deserve a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted—just as you are. From the very beginning, I approach our work together with care, respect, and a deep belief in your inherent worth. Your story, your background, and your experiences all matter here.
My ideal client is someone struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward, but who has a willingness to change. They may be early in sobriety or seeking to strengthen their recovery. They need structure, accountability, and support that addresses mental, physical, and spiritual health. Their goal is not just abstinence, but a meaningful life with stability, purpose, and long-term recovery. They want freedom from addiction and a better future for themselves and their families.
My ideal client is someone struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward, but who has a willingness to change. They may be early in sobriety or seeking to strengthen their recovery. They need structure, accountability, and support that addresses mental, physical, and spiritual health. Their goal is not just abstinence, but a meaningful life with stability, purpose, and long-term recovery. They want freedom from addiction and a better future for themselves and their families.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with victims of abuse, neglect, and trauma. I have also worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, major life changes, self-injury, suicidal thoughts, addiction, personality disorders, and interpersonal conflict.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with victims of abuse, neglect, and trauma. I have also worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, major life changes, self-injury, suicidal thoughts, addiction, personality disorders, and interpersonal conflict.
In therapy, you will develop a deeper understanding of your motivations, internal conflicts, and emotions. With 30 years of clinical practice and extensive national-level training, I am well prepared to assist individuals with a broad range of concerns. Together, we will work toward meaningful and lasting change.
In therapy, you will develop a deeper understanding of your motivations, internal conflicts, and emotions. With 30 years of clinical practice and extensive national-level training, I am well prepared to assist individuals with a broad range of concerns. Together, we will work toward meaningful and lasting change.
Do you ever feel alone, unheard, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone and you don’t have to navigate these feelings by yourself. Sometimes, what we need most is someone who will genuinely listen and be present. My name is Margarita, and it is an honor to walk alongside you by offering a safe, compassionate space where you can feel truly supported and understood.
While vulnerability can be challenging, I believe every person holds the strength to rise above even the most difficult obstacles. Reaching out for help is an act of courage, and I am here to support you as you move forward on your path toward healing.
Do you ever feel alone, unheard, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone and you don’t have to navigate these feelings by yourself. Sometimes, what we need most is someone who will genuinely listen and be present. My name is Margarita, and it is an honor to walk alongside you by offering a safe, compassionate space where you can feel truly supported and understood.
While vulnerability can be challenging, I believe every person holds the strength to rise above even the most difficult obstacles. Reaching out for help is an act of courage, and I am here to support you as you move forward on your path toward healing.
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Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists
What should I expect from rational emotive behavior therapy?
The therapist will work with the individual to recognize rigid thought patterns that sabotage goals and set them back. The objective is to identify, challenge and reframe negative thoughts and enable an individual to understand that they possess control over their emotions and their behavior. This therapy often emphasizes the use of reasoning and self-direction.
Is rational emotive behavior therapy effective?
Rational emotive behavior therapy is evidence-based and is highly effective. It helps a person reframe self-defeating or catastrophizing thoughts and gives them tools to approach a range of circumstances they may encounter post-therapy as well. REBT can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.
When do I know if I need treatment with rational emotive behavior therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with rigid, unreasonable thoughts that dwell in negativity, they may feel stuck. A rational emotive behavior therapist can help a person examine and change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior. This concise and concrete therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
How long does rational emotive behavior therapy last?
REBT therapy treatment is short-term and focused in nature. It can last for a set number of sessions, ending within a few weeks or months. Like any type of therapy, however, sessions depend on the individual, as well as the severity of their condition or problem. The individual may wish to ask the therapist about typical progress and how long they expect treatment to take.