Trauma Focused Therapists in Llano, TX

Sometimes our experiences become overwhelming and impact our ability to connect and be fully present in our relationships. As a therapist trained in family systems, trauma, and financial therapy, I am passionate about helping my clients improve their relationships with themselves, their loved ones, and money. I support and empower my individual, couple, and family clients by embarking with them on a journey of discovery to explore how small changes in patterns of thought and behaviors may be helpful in alleviating them from feeling stuck or unfulfilled in their relationships.

Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients and commend you for taking this first step in owning your story and taking back your life. If you find yourself ruminating, feeling stuck, hopeless, and repeating patterns that are not serving you, I invite you to reach out for a complimentary 15 minute consultation to determine if we are a good fit. Let's explore what healing and growth looks like in your life and gain the skills needed to get unstuck and live a life of joy, peace, and authenticity.

Meet Marissa Paape, LPC-A, with a Master’s from West Texas A&M. She views counseling as a collaborative journey, fostering trust with clients. She places a high value on honesty and openness, recognizing their pivotal role in enhancing the efficacy of therapy. Marissa emphasizes purposeful action, aiding clients in goal-setting and attainment. She is dedicated to assisting clients in defining and achieving their goals, ensuring tangible and desired outcomes. Throughout this collaborative process, Marissa provides steadfast encouragement, support, as well as clarity and guidance as needed.

I work from the belief that the human body and mind work together and constantly strive to find an inner peace and balance through self-healing. My role as a counselor is to help you create self-awareness, to facilitate the healing process, and to support you on your journey to finding your inner peace and life satisfaction. I enjoy working with adults, couples, and adolescents, addressing a wide range of challenges. 

Are you struggling with life's challenges? We all experience seasons in life where life gets too hard, and the burden seems too heavy to carry alone. More often than not, when we consider therapy as a treatment approach, we have tried everything we know to try on our own, and it's just not quite working. People who seek out counseling during these times are BRAVE enough to admit that it's okay to ask for help. Whatever you may be going through, my hope is that you seek the help you may need and find what works for you!

Life is difficult. There are so many things happening in the world right now. It can be hard to find someone who is free of burdens and turmoil in their own lives to talk to. Then there are those more specific things we may be dealing with that we cannot share with family or friends just yet. Counseling is a safe place to process and heal from most situations you may be facing right now whether it's relationship problems, job stress, time management or something more traumatic like domestic violence or a child who has experienced abuse. This is an opportunity to figure out how to start the healing process.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience of working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Crisis Intervention for individuals and groups. I enjoy using creative counseling techniques and resources to support children and their families in reaching their therapeutic goals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of past relationships? You're not alone. Navigating the aftermath of relational trauma can feel like an uphill battle, but I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way. With compassion and understanding, I offer a safe space for you to explore the depths of your experiences and heal from the wounds of the past. Together, we'll untangle the knots of pain and insecurity, empowering you to reclaim your sense of self-worth and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships. You deserve to find peace and wholeness, and I'm committed to supporting you on your journey towards healing.

Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of painful relationships, haunted by past trauma and anxiety? If you're longing for secure, loving, and fulfilling relationships with both yourself and others, I'm here to support you on that journey. Whether you want to address codependency, establish healthier boundaries, improve communication, or heal from the scars of trauma, I provide a nurturing space for my clients to heal and grow.

I am licensed in the states of Texas and NJ as a Clinical Social Worker and am also certified in Maternal Mental Health. I specialize in perinatal mental health, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, women's issues and life transitions, but I welcome all who are ready to start a new journey towards healing. I use an integrative approach in therapy depending on what best fits a client's needs, as I am trained in many different therapeutic approaches.

Now Offering Supervision for LPC-Associates.... I am a professional counselor who strongly believes that we can heal ourselves through a shift in our thought patterns, behaviors & mindset. I enjoy working with men and women and teens who are struggling with the longterm aftermath of childhood trauma leading to increased experiences with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD & maladaptive attachment styles. I start the therapeutic experience by exploring your family history & build connections to current disruptive & unhealthy patterns impacting your mental health.

I’m so glad you’re here. Taking this first step in getting support takes courage and true grit. My clients come from diverse backgrounds and experience anxiety, depression, and trauma. They often struggle with setting boundaries, managing stress, adjusting to a new phase in life, or navigating difficult relationships. Currently, I work with adolescents and adults utilizing a client-centered and attachment-based approach. Other modalities I practice include play and art therapy techniques, sand tray therapy, somatic, trauma focused, Dialectical Behavior (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness-Based methods.

Welcome to my Psychology Today profile. I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist, committed to providing a non-judgmental place for healing while supporting my clients in achieving their treatment goals and gaining the skills to succeed beyond therapy. I work with a diverse range of clients, each with unique needs and circumstances. Whether you're an individual seeking support or a parent looking to help your child, I'm here to assist you on your journey towards healing. My expertise extends to clients of all ages, including children as young as 4 years old.

YOU are the most important person in your life and you have everything within you to change and live your best life. My education is in Marriage and Family Therapy and I have been licensed since 2003. I have worked with a variety of clients over the years and enjoy this work so very much. My approach is an in-depth, whole person connection. We are complex beings and also have the ability to heal ourselves within a safe environment. It’s important to identify the root cause of our behaviors in order to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. These are often a result of trauma or a significantly difficult experience.

I believe we all have unique strengths that can help us navigate life’s challenges. Seeking out support through counseling is one way to re-discover and to cultivate those strengths. I work with adolescents and adults to assist them through life’s ups and downs. I am LGBTQ+ allied and affirming and I utilize a multicultural approach when working with clients. I welcome you to come as you are— I will meet you wherever you are at.

I specialize in using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help adolescents and adults achieve their goals. Through goal setting, challenging negative thinking patterns, and learning new skills to practice outside of session, clients work to improve their symptoms and take control of their life. I also specialize in the treatment of trauma by using a structured approach to overcome negative life events. Part of KM Counseling Services, PLLC offering services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Telehealth and In Person Services Offered.