Therapists in Kerrville, TX

Sometimes becoming the best "you" requires a little outside support. Professional counseling services can be just that, in a short-term, solution-focused model. Other times, past or recent trauma can interfere with your ability to make meaning out of current circumstance, causing you to feel overwhelmed and ineffective. Trauma focused therapy can help with resolving past trauma and cutting ties with old self-concepts or self-talk that no longer serve you.

My "ideal client" is someone who trusts me and what I do to help them feel and do better in their day-to-day lives and relationships.

I am a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice since September,2004. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University in 1992. I received my Masters and Doctorate degrees from Azusa Pacific University (Los Angeles, CA) in 2001. As a psychologist I wear many hats. Currently my main focus of practice is psychological evaluation. I work in collaboration with physicians, school districts, law enforcement, Child Protective Services, psychiatrists, and therapists. I have also been an adjunct professor for Schreiner Univeristy and I enjoy public speaking about relevant psychological issues impacting our society.

I provide play therapy services to children under eight, with a specialization in children three to six. Play therapy is to children what counseling is to adults. If you are concerned about your child's behavior, developmental challenges, or disruptions in the parent- child relationship, play therapy is the recommended approach to help your child. I also offer a variety of services to enhance the parent-child dynamic including expressive art therapy, sand tray, behavioral consultation and family therapy. No matter the issue I will offer encouragement and support in an accepting environment.

In our work together, you will create or re-connect with a life worth living. You will come to see emotions—even the painful emotions of anger, sadness, and guilt—as signals that something needs your attention rather than something to be avoided. You will gain an understanding of who you are and how you are, which will facilitate personal changes you may want to make or help you navigate challenges you are facing. And maybe most importantly, you will strengthen your relationship with yourself and with others.

My passion is to work with families, adolescents, teens, and adults. I enjoy helping clients find peace and happiness in their lives.

I am trained in Marriage & Family Therapy, Brief Solution-focused Therapy, Family Mediation, Brain Change Therapy, Ericksonian hypnosis, Michele-Weiner Davis' "divorce-busting" Seminars--"Marriage Breakthrough" and "Keeping Love Alive." I am trained and certified as an Anger Resolution Therapist (CART). I also have vast experience working with step- families, individuals trying to survive a broken relationship, and couples in the process of divorce. I also have an associate LPC, Kim Vogel, who specializes in EMDR and child & adolescent therapy.

Because you care about yourself and those around you, this is the first step in changing your life. Consider what it would be like to get up in the morning, and feel a renewed interest in doing old activities and seeing your friends. The old habits and ways that you have used just aren't getting you the results you want in order to feel joy and happiness. I would love to help you navigate into a better spot.

Why are so many of us afraid to face challenges? Fear is what holds us hostage in our own minds. The most interesting part about fear is that It does not exist outside of us. We create it. That which we create we can also destroy. I work with individuals who have issues with alcohol, substance use and COPSD (Co-occurring Psychiatric Substance Use Disorder). I coached adolescents for over a decade and I find satisfaction in working with challenging circumstances. I thoroughly enjoy connecting with young and old adults to awaken their potential. Lets go on a journey of discovering the truth of who you are meant to be.

As a therapist, one needs a compassionate heart for helping people heal brokenness in their lives, and make lasting changes to live and not just exist. My practice stands by this philosophy. I have worked with hospital and private practice clinical settings providing individual, family, and couples treatment for adolescents', adults', and elders' mental health issues. I have presented workshops on the national, state, and local levels in the areas of family relationship issues, adolescent issues, and the education of the emotionally disturbed student in public education. Please don't hesitate to call today to make an appointment.

Just because you carry your grief doesn’t mean it’s not heavy. Grief can be lonely; overwhelming sadness, feeling numb, guilt, anger, avoidance, or burnout can make you feel disconnected from others and change your perception of yourself and the world around you. With the right help, you can feel better, find meaning in your life, and see beauty in the world again.

The individual experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, anger, and\or relationship issues is the individual I enjoy working with. I am stoked working with an individual ready to look seriously into the root of the problem\s and follow suggested recommendations in order to make changes in her\his life.

Everyone can benefit from having an open space to explore and process their thoughts, feelings, and struggles. Many people live their life on an "auto-pilot," responding to their present circumstances with defense mechanisms developed from past wounds. By understanding these wounds, you can better change the behaviors that are not working for you anymore.

I enjoy working with a diverse population of clients ranging from children 6-10, adolescents 11-18, adults and families. I believe in building on strengths and that every person has the capacity to change. If you are looking for a counselor who is dedicated to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals in a safe and collaborative environment and aims to empower each client towards self-determination and sucessful outcomes, please call me.

Reaching out and asking for help can be a difficult step, but support is available. My passion is to help individuals to overcome issues and barriers, such as: trauma, relationship troubles, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping, communication, parenting concerns and more. I have specialized experience in working with trauma victims individually and as families.

I take an empowering and empathetic approach in helping my clients navigate the challenges they face in their lives. I approach each client knowing they are the expert in their own lives and partner with them to honor and celebrate their identities and lived experience. It is an honor for me to walk along side my clients on their journey towards healing and wholeness. I specialize in all areas of grief and loss, depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and adjustment to life altering events; including terminal illness and workplace stressors.

As a psychologist, I strive to develop relationships with people that will allow them to make changes in their lives as quickly as possible. I believe that each one of us is in charge of the story of our lives and because of this we have the power to change our lives for the better. Through a gentle, firm, and compassionate approach you will find resolution to life's challenges in a way that will bring peace,support, understanding,and direction.

You seek quality professional counseling to heal wounds, to enhance your well-being in emotional, mental, social or behavioral difficulties and life changes, or help when life becomes unmanageable. The key factor is the therapeutic relationship that you and I develop as we work together in a warm and safe "place" where your words and challenges are held sacred and confidential.

I work best with clients seeking to define and engage with the issues that are hindering their ability to function well, be happy and healthy. I am a direct, but not a directive therapist. I believe that given the strategies and tools to navigate through difficult situations most people are capable of doing what is needed to live life to the fullest. That includes one of my favorite populations, teenagers. I also enjoy treating patients, persons who will likely be managing a psychiatric condition throughout their lifetime with a combination of medical management and psychotherapy.