Addiction Therapists in Kyle, TX

Hi! I'm so glad you are here. My name is Tanya Martinez-Cardenas. I am a psychotherapist and I am a substance abuse professional (SAP). When it comes to counseling, I tell my clients in order to get to the root of the problem, we will explore their life like two scientists. It's not enough to change a behavior. We need to find out what is causing the problematic issue, when it developed, the purpose it served, and how it is still serving the client. A belief or behavior doesn't just disappear on its own by following a self-help handbook. Understanding, acceptance, and nonresistance is the next step.

You're probably reading this because you're considering counseling. I think that's a great first step. No matter who you choose, I hope you meet with someone. Here's a litte about me; I hope this makes your job of selecting someone a little easier.

I believe that people can change at any point in life, but sometimes lack the self-understanding, skills and belief in self to do so. In therapy, a person can take time away from the rush and demands of life in order to figure these things out, make plans for change and most importantly, implement change. I want to help clients develop their own skills (self-efficacy) to continue to grow outside a therapeutic setting. I have 30 years of experience in the mental health field working with a very wide range of psychological concerns.

Erin Schovanec is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and dance/movement therapist who has 16 years of experience as an expressive and creative mental health professional. Erin’s clinical experience has ranged in various treatment settings including outpatient therapy, Treatment Foster Care, and residential treatment. She has served children, adolescents, and adults experiencing symptoms related to attachment, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.

Hi! My name is Tanya Martinez-Cardenas. I am a DOT certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) that can help anyone in the United States via online services. I am based in Kyle, TX. I have helped hundreds of clients from Austin, the hill country, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Houston, Louisiana, Oklahoma, California, New York, Arizona, to all parts of our great big country! I'm affordable, offer a payment plan, and I truly care about all my clients. I pride myself in doing quality work and helping you get back to work as soon as possible!

Do you feel like your moods are unstable? Do you feel like you have too much stress in your life and you're not handling it as well as you would like? Would you like to gain insight into your present behaviors and relationships? While difficult situations are an inevitable part of life, you and I can work together to resolve and overcome your challenges. I help people with a variety of issues including mood and anxiety disorders, chronic illness, stress, substance abuse/dependence, life transitions, personal growth, grief and loss, trauma, self -esteem issues, and self-injurious behaviors.

Are you struggling with life challenges? You are not alone. Now that you are here, take the first step on your life journey towards wellness. I relish the opportunity to be a part of that journey. You are the navigator and I will be helping to guide your way.

One of the greatest challenges of life is finding peace within yourself, when one is challenged by depression, anxiety, abuse or trauma that peace can sometimes feel unattainable. This is why finding the "Right" therapist can be a task in itself. As for myself, I believe that "Normal" only exist on a washing machine & finding the "Right" therapist can be just as important as finding the perfect time to pursue that peace.

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS WITHOUT A REFERRAL** Sometimes it can feel like you are stuck in a pattern and can't find your way out. It can seem like you can't stop doing things that will hurt you in the long run. You find yourself saying, "This is just how I am." The story you believe about yourself- about what you deserve - is what will manifest. That narrative will run your life until you dismantle it, & rewrite it. If you aren't running it, it is running you. " The story always wins™ ". My approach is to help you figure out where you learned these things, & discard those that cause you pain & are no longer productive.

How do you care for yourself? How do you deal with adversity especially when your struggling? All of us have a tendency to latch on to reasons of why we do what we do, but sometimes these reasons aren’t always true and can actually cause us and those we love more suffering. I look forward to working with you on any issue, in a safe confidential space. I have a collaborative style that focuses on the goals of healthy processing, empowerment, and self-sufficiency.

I consider myself a generalist practitioner. I have worked with clients across the lifespan with issues ranging from decision-making to processing trauma. I specialize in solution-focused therapy and I am trained in EMDR. I work best with those seeking change; change in thought patterns, coping skills, behaviors, or how you react to your emotions. I believe getting past the initial stressors and issues causing you immediate problems can help free up space to dig deeper into what root causes are impacting your life. I love to help clients find solutions that increase coping and be there to support ongoing self-growth.

Do you feel disconnected from your spouse-- perpetually trying "reach" him or her, but angry, sad or frustrated at your inability to connect? Or perhaps you find yourself distancing from your marriage partner, avoiding conflict in order to feel safe, only to find yourself "walking on eggshells." You feel the pain of disconnection with the person you love, and you feel stuck; maybe it even feels hopeless at times. If only you could re-discover the bond that somehow still exists beneath the rubble of fighting, avoiding and blaming. Or, possibly your struggles are more individual than relational?

John Lennon wrote, "Help, I need somebody. Help, not just anybody", a song about the human condition and resilience. We have the innate capacity to survive. Problem is, we can't always do it alone. Working with a skilled professional can help develop new behaviors, let go of old beliefs, gain insight, resolve internal conflicts and problem solve.

Most Marriage and Family Therapists study systems. Even if an individual comes alone to a counseling session, they bring many influences. My role is to help you find your unique path amid the many voices, and become your best self. I have observed that almost everyone has had a time where they wondered if they have all the necessary life tools to move in a positive direction. Utilizing a safe environment, individual creativity and resources, I have seen people truly Become.

Deepen, reignite/repair or decide? You, your partner and therapist, no groups. Or, individuals, adult child-parent, adult siblings, work partners. Love-Sex-Trust approach. Did you historically have to rely on yourself? Are you tired of suffering, ready to resolve core issues? Affairs, conflict, fears with intimacy, abandonment, narcissistic abuse recovery, performance anxiety, sexual "baggage," infertility and adoption, chronic health issues, long distance, inter-racial, separation/divorce, parental alienation, co-parenting, dating post divorce, identity and healing intergenerational trauma. lovesextrustproductions.com.

Fran Zucaro is a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers a collaborative approach where dynamic change can occur. She assists clients who are suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, medical illness, relationship issues, divorce, child/adolescent trauma, and behavioral issues. Fran brings a unique set of experiences — she has worked extensively within psychiatric inpatient units, intensive outpatient units (PHP/IOP), emergency departments, school counseling, and college admissions counseling