Women's Issues Therapists in Lakeway, TX

Life's a journey, with many unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes we need someone to talk to, someone to share our thoughts and feelings, dreams and fears, and help guide us toward resolution. I want to help my clients navigate this path, and to also experience the possibilities of living their best life possible. I work with older teens and adults, and also specialize in women's issues across the lifespan, as well as those with health concerns. College students are a special interest, as are educators, as I’ve worked as a teacher and school counselor and understand the stress and dynamics associated with the profession.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with special training and interest in areas of marriage and relationships, postpartum depression, separation and divorce, parent-child relations and women's issues . In my practice I strive to create a compassionate, respectful and trusting environment in which clients feel comfortable to explore their individual experiences. I conduct individual, couples, and family therapy, which includes practice with adults, adolescents, and children.

Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed about your relationship with your partner? Are you stressed out and needing support to help navigate your relationship with your partner? Are you and your partner experiencing more frustration and conflict? Talking to someone to find hope and to feel more grounded can help. I specialize in treating relationships. I guide women and couples in managing everyday challenges as well as major changes in their life by providing skills and support to strengthen and restore relationships.

I consider myself privileged, if not honored, to walk through the life journeys of my clients. I work in a collaborative and facilitative manner with those struggling in relationships, or dealing with anxiety, depression, or work/family issues to name a few. Working with couples and post-menopausal women and their individual struggles in their transitions is also something I enjoy. I believe therapy should be client-centered, goal oriented and short term in nature.

You've taken the courageous first step of looking for support. You never thought you'd end up here... feeling overwhelmed, emotional, and exhausted. You're not sure who you are anymore, and you don't feel like you can push through, ignore, or compartmentalize these feelings any longer. Maybe it started recently after a birth, a fertility struggle, a loss, relationship change, trauma, or life transition. Maybe it started much earlier in life. Either way, this territory feels difficult for you, and you're ready to give yourself what you find so much easier to give to others... HELP.

Restore Intimacy, Save Your Relationship and Get back to Love! Avoiding talking about sex and the other challenges in your intimate relationship does not make the problem go away. “Going along with things” just to try to keep your partner happy does not make a relationship fulfilling for anyone. You end up just feeling resentful, guilty or frustrated. Communication falls apart. The distance grows wider. You feel helpless and lost and you start to lose hope.

You're exhausted from riding the restrict/binge roller coaster, obsessing about food, or hating your body. Each new lifestyle change, 30-day reset, and juice cleanse leaves you feeling more defeated than the last. Your negative thoughts and anxiety keep you from thoroughly enjoying life. You want to stop fighting and make peace with your body. Research suggests that looking at your thought patterns is a great place to start if you are interested in making changes in your life. To easily book a session using accepted insurance, visit https://headway.co/providers/anne-wakefield.

Hello! I’m Mal. Connected relationships with self, others, and community are important in life. My passion is helping teen girls and women navigate transitions and overcome challenges. I’m here to help you heal trauma, rewrite stories, and embrace wellness. Trying to balance roles in life and your health while living with anxiety, career stress, depression, grief, trauma, or an autoimmune illness doesn’t have to be done alone. As humans, we are wired for connection. I look forward to being alongside you on your social, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness journey.

You want to appear like you have it “all together,” but deep down you are struggling with self-doubt and feel caught up in a cycle of “what ifs.” You're fed up with stress being in the driver’s seat of your life, with the constant nagging of your critical inner voice, & with the pure exhaustion that comes with worrying all of the time. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure - you’re ready for some relief! You’re ready to calm your body and mind. You’re ready to build your self-confidence and self-trust. Most of all, you’re ready to live a life out from under the control of anxiety.

Are you looking for relief from overwhelming emotions or situations? I specialize in working with individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, pregnancy/postpartum, and life transitions. I provide a safe, supportive environment to help you work toward healing and positive growth.

You have taken the first step towards making a positive change in your life. I want to help you reach your goal. I do both individual and group therapy. Many individuals can feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. Counseling can help you gain a better understanding of your challenges and teach you tools and strategies to move towards emotional well-being. Reaching out can be hard especially if you are not familiar with the counseling process. I am here to help you move towards self-reliance and self-compassion. I want to listen to you and support you. Feel free to call or email me. Whatever is comfortable for you.

Whether your child or adolescent struggles with self-esteem, stress, difficult behaviors, history of trauma or abuse, relationships, school or is experiencing a big life transition such as divorce, death, or illness - or they are expressing feelings of anxiety or depression with no known trigger, - therapy can be a safe space for them to work through their emotions and build on coping strategies. While my current practice is dedicated mostly to child/adolescent clients, I do work with some adults, especially those impacted by cancer, bereavement, infertility, reproductive trauma, ADHD, or parenting concerns.

As a therapist, I use a collaborative approach to help you solve problems, reach important goals, improve your relationships, and feel better.

Overwhelmed? Tired of the same old patterns in your life? Doubting yourself or your decisions? Lost hope? Feeling disconnected from others and your goals? Let me be your guide through life's intersections. I believe we all can benefit from professional support at some point in our lives. Why not start now? My approach is supportive, empathetic, direct, and collaborative. I tailor my counseling to your needs. I welcome traditional and nontraditional individuals, and anyone who feels marginalized, isolated, or undervalued. Together, we'll work on building connections and finding solutions, one step at a time.

Reaching out to ask for help when we are struggling is one of the biggest favors we can do for ourselves. Just as our physical health is important to maintain functioning in every day life, so is our mental health and well being. I strive to help clients get back to finding their optimal balance in life by addressing concerns they have in all aspects of their life whether it be relationship and interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues or trauma that is preventing them from living their best life.

My passion is working with family members of those struggling with addiction. Whether you are a spouse, child or parent, your life has been deeply impacted by your family member's addictive disease. As loved ones, we have often focused on our sick family member so long that we have lost ourselves. It takes support, education and courage to find balance. I have found that when loved ones get help for themselves, their family member often gets healthier. I also have deep compassion for parents, particularly d mothers, who are working to rebuild relationships with their children after battling their own addiction.

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, ways of being and situations that are no longer beneficial to our wellbeing.

If you are searching here, you want change. You are likely searching for the right experienced therapist that will be a GREAT fit for you or your family. Life can sometimes take us down a path that we didn't intend. Do you feel like you are just 'so over it' and want to make changes now? Do you want to discover what you need in order to live your best life? Let's discover your super powers that will create a path toward exciting and positive changes. A life of joy and hope. All in a supportive, intelligent, non-judgmental environment focused on you. Let's make every minute count in this wonderful journey! Call or email me today.

My goal is to ensure you feel welcomed, safe, and heard as you share your story. People view counseling in a variety of ways. Everyone has different comfort levels with the therapeutic process and no matter where you are in that process, I am here to help. As your counselor, it is my goal to guide social and emotional growth through trust, reframing, reflection, and advocacy. I am so happy you are here!