LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Lubbock County, TX
Sometimes our lives can feel like an untamed wilderness, we get lost in uncharted territories of anxiety, depression, conflict or feeling “stuck” with our partner, feelings of low self-worth, trauma, and so many others. As your therapist, I am committed to braving that wilderness with you as we explore new pathways together to discover your best life possible! Making the decision to try therapy and reaching out to a total stranger to share your most vulnerable self can be very intimidating and scary; I commend your bravery in getting this far. You have the first step towards inner peace and freedom!
Sometimes our lives can feel like an untamed wilderness, we get lost in uncharted territories of anxiety, depression, conflict or feeling “stuck” with our partner, feelings of low self-worth, trauma, and so many others. As your therapist, I am committed to braving that wilderness with you as we explore new pathways together to discover your best life possible! Making the decision to try therapy and reaching out to a total stranger to share your most vulnerable self can be very intimidating and scary; I commend your bravery in getting this far. You have the first step towards inner peace and freedom!
Are you searching for a therapist who really listens to your concerns and who is not afraid to respond? I am a licensed clinical psychologist who actively engages with you to assist you in sorting through life's complications. I use a warm, non-judgmental approach while helping you navigate various challenges, stressors and/or traumas.
Are you searching for a therapist who really listens to your concerns and who is not afraid to respond? I am a licensed clinical psychologist who actively engages with you to assist you in sorting through life's complications. I use a warm, non-judgmental approach while helping you navigate various challenges, stressors and/or traumas.
I am a LPC-S and LSOTP-S based in Lubbock, Texas. What keeps me passionate about this work today is seeing the growth and potential in my clients — watching them take steps toward real change excites me for their journey. My counseling style is structured, compassionate, challenging, and direct. I believe clients deserve honesty in the counseling process, and I’m not afraid to encourage deeper reflection and accountability. When someone sits down with me for the first time, I want them to feel comfortable and excited to start therapy. Beginning this process is a big step, let's start with a 15 minute free consult.
I am a LPC-S and LSOTP-S based in Lubbock, Texas. What keeps me passionate about this work today is seeing the growth and potential in my clients — watching them take steps toward real change excites me for their journey. My counseling style is structured, compassionate, challenging, and direct. I believe clients deserve honesty in the counseling process, and I’m not afraid to encourage deeper reflection and accountability. When someone sits down with me for the first time, I want them to feel comfortable and excited to start therapy. Beginning this process is a big step, let's start with a 15 minute free consult.
I specialize in marriage, trauma, and addiction counseling. I help couples with communication, conflict resolution, building trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. I am also trained specifically to help couples where trauma or betrayal has occurred in the relationship or in their past and how that affects marriages. I help with past trauma by processing in a SAFE environment, achieve emotional healing, coping strategies, and reduce symptoms. This can improve everyday functioning and prevent re-traumatization. I am trained to help clients take steps to achieve life long sobriety through honesty, support, and understanding.
I specialize in marriage, trauma, and addiction counseling. I help couples with communication, conflict resolution, building trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. I am also trained specifically to help couples where trauma or betrayal has occurred in the relationship or in their past and how that affects marriages. I help with past trauma by processing in a SAFE environment, achieve emotional healing, coping strategies, and reduce symptoms. This can improve everyday functioning and prevent re-traumatization. I am trained to help clients take steps to achieve life long sobriety through honesty, support, and understanding.
My name is Taylor Ballard, and I am located in Lubbock, Tx. I have primarily worked with teens, and young adults. I can provide individual or family therapy depending on the presenting problem. I have worked with families and individuals who present with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, behavioral issues, and self-harm. My usual modes of therapy include Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy. I have also been trained in many other systemic approaches.
My name is Taylor Ballard, and I am located in Lubbock, Tx. I have primarily worked with teens, and young adults. I can provide individual or family therapy depending on the presenting problem. I have worked with families and individuals who present with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, behavioral issues, and self-harm. My usual modes of therapy include Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy. I have also been trained in many other systemic approaches.
In the journey of life, we all face moments that challenge our strength, test our relationships, and push us to our limits. I am a marriage and family therapist - associate offering teletherapy and in-person services to my fellow Texans. I’m here to walk alongside you during these times, offering support, guidance, and a belief in your innate ability to overcome. My passion lies in helping couples, individuals, and families rediscover their resilience, uncover their unique strengths, and build connections that heal and empower.
In the journey of life, we all face moments that challenge our strength, test our relationships, and push us to our limits. I am a marriage and family therapist - associate offering teletherapy and in-person services to my fellow Texans. I’m here to walk alongside you during these times, offering support, guidance, and a belief in your innate ability to overcome. My passion lies in helping couples, individuals, and families rediscover their resilience, uncover their unique strengths, and build connections that heal and empower.
One of my aims is to help you be the best version of yourself. Life is too short to be angry, hurt, and worried all the time. You have limitless potential within you and my job is to help you find it. My approach focuses on understanding the choices we make and how to make better ones to get the life you seek.
One of my aims is to help you be the best version of yourself. Life is too short to be angry, hurt, and worried all the time. You have limitless potential within you and my job is to help you find it. My approach focuses on understanding the choices we make and how to make better ones to get the life you seek.
“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive” -Brené Brown. Thank you so much for visiting my site. What I have learned about being a human, let alone a therapist, is that everybody has a story. My job is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to tell your story. Life can be very difficult for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes these struggles can feel overwhelming, leaving us confused and hopeless.
“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive” -Brené Brown. Thank you so much for visiting my site. What I have learned about being a human, let alone a therapist, is that everybody has a story. My job is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to tell your story. Life can be very difficult for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes these struggles can feel overwhelming, leaving us confused and hopeless.
I am a licensed therapist offering evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and LGBTQ-affirming care in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Starting therapy takes courage, and personal change can feel challenging at first. It can also be empowering and deeply rewarding. I will support you in identifying your strengths and building on your potential. Together, we will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals.
I am a licensed therapist offering evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and LGBTQ-affirming care in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Starting therapy takes courage, and personal change can feel challenging at first. It can also be empowering and deeply rewarding. I will support you in identifying your strengths and building on your potential. Together, we will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals.
I graduated from UTK College of Social Work and have a varied background, including working in community mental health, residential facilities, and private practice. I work with my clients using a strengths-based approach, incorporating humor and empathy in sessions to improve comfort and instill trust, fostering a collaborative relationship. I enjoy working with a variety of populations, including individuals and families, and I specialize in parenting, life adjustments, mood disorders, anxiety/panic, and relational stressors.
I graduated from UTK College of Social Work and have a varied background, including working in community mental health, residential facilities, and private practice. I work with my clients using a strengths-based approach, incorporating humor and empathy in sessions to improve comfort and instill trust, fostering a collaborative relationship. I enjoy working with a variety of populations, including individuals and families, and I specialize in parenting, life adjustments, mood disorders, anxiety/panic, and relational stressors.
Accepting Supervisees. I am an approved Supervisor. I believe that people have what we need within us to walk in freedom, and the moment we find courage to accept that our paths are each unique, we begin to experience peace. I help people find strength in their story. We will work together to take an objective look at what steps will ease the suffering impacting your life. I meet each client with compassion and openness.
Accepting Supervisees. I am an approved Supervisor. I believe that people have what we need within us to walk in freedom, and the moment we find courage to accept that our paths are each unique, we begin to experience peace. I help people find strength in their story. We will work together to take an objective look at what steps will ease the suffering impacting your life. I meet each client with compassion and openness.
Relationships can be both our greatest source of connection and our greatest source of pain. I work with couples, families, young adults, and teens who find themselves experiencing this pain by navigating communication challenges, identity exploration and formation, life transitions, trauma, and relationship stress. Together, we'll explore the patterns that keep you feeling disconnected and work to create more meaningful and authentic ways of connecting. I welcome clients of all identities, backgrounds, relationship structures, and family forms, and strive to create a space where you can show up fully as yourself.
Relationships can be both our greatest source of connection and our greatest source of pain. I work with couples, families, young adults, and teens who find themselves experiencing this pain by navigating communication challenges, identity exploration and formation, life transitions, trauma, and relationship stress. Together, we'll explore the patterns that keep you feeling disconnected and work to create more meaningful and authentic ways of connecting. I welcome clients of all identities, backgrounds, relationship structures, and family forms, and strive to create a space where you can show up fully as yourself.
You deserve a life that’s worth living even during the strife and struggle so that begs the question, how might I be of help to you? You deserve to have support and someone to walk through life challenges with and I would love to be that person for you! Therapy should be, and is, a space where together we can curate the change that you want to see in your own life. Even if you are unsure of what that solution looks like, I believe we can find it together. I know that calling a therapist can be intimidating but I hope you will take just a moment to call and see how I can help you.
You deserve a life that’s worth living even during the strife and struggle so that begs the question, how might I be of help to you? You deserve to have support and someone to walk through life challenges with and I would love to be that person for you! Therapy should be, and is, a space where together we can curate the change that you want to see in your own life. Even if you are unsure of what that solution looks like, I believe we can find it together. I know that calling a therapist can be intimidating but I hope you will take just a moment to call and see how I can help you.
Accepting new clients! I provide a compassionate, judgement free space to help you navigate life’s challenges. Serv. ices are provided under the supervision of Kelsey Brewer, MS, LPC-S, CTTP-II. My goal is to create a space where my clients feel safe to explore their emotions and experiences. Using a warm, person-centered approach and evidence-based tools like EMDR, I'm here to support you in healing past wounds, gaining clarity, and building confidence. Together, we will work toward lasting growth, self-acceptance, and living authentically.
Accepting new clients! I provide a compassionate, judgement free space to help you navigate life’s challenges. Serv. ices are provided under the supervision of Kelsey Brewer, MS, LPC-S, CTTP-II. My goal is to create a space where my clients feel safe to explore their emotions and experiences. Using a warm, person-centered approach and evidence-based tools like EMDR, I'm here to support you in healing past wounds, gaining clarity, and building confidence. Together, we will work toward lasting growth, self-acceptance, and living authentically.
My practice focuses on helping college students and adults gain better insight and coping skills to help manage problems in their lives. My goal is to be a helper with the change process. I help clients assess what is already working in their lives and help them make changes to areas that need improvement. My areas of strength focus on dealing with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
My practice focuses on helping college students and adults gain better insight and coping skills to help manage problems in their lives. My goal is to be a helper with the change process. I help clients assess what is already working in their lives and help them make changes to areas that need improvement. My areas of strength focus on dealing with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Supporting children and teens is my passion. I work exclusively with clients up to age 17 who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem concerns, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where young people feel understood while learning practical skills to manage emotions, build resilience, and thrive at home, school, and in relationships.
Supporting children and teens is my passion. I work exclusively with clients up to age 17 who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem concerns, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where young people feel understood while learning practical skills to manage emotions, build resilience, and thrive at home, school, and in relationships.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, and unresolved experiences that continue to impact daily life. Many clients appear functional on the outside while internally carrying overwhelm, painful memories, shame, grief, or emotional triggers. My approach is warm, practical, and evidence-informed. I am Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which can help reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories without repeatedly retelling every detail. I also offer trauma intensives for focused work and meaningful progress in a shorter time frame.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, and unresolved experiences that continue to impact daily life. Many clients appear functional on the outside while internally carrying overwhelm, painful memories, shame, grief, or emotional triggers. My approach is warm, practical, and evidence-informed. I am Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which can help reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories without repeatedly retelling every detail. I also offer trauma intensives for focused work and meaningful progress in a shorter time frame.
You deserve a place where you can show up exactly as you are and be met with compassion and clarity. I help individuals, couples, and families move through overwhelming or disconnected moments toward relationships and lives that feel more grounded. My style is gentle but direct—giving you space to move at your pace while challenging patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface, understand what’s shaping your experiences, and create room for genuine emotional connection and healing.
You deserve a place where you can show up exactly as you are and be met with compassion and clarity. I help individuals, couples, and families move through overwhelming or disconnected moments toward relationships and lives that feel more grounded. My style is gentle but direct—giving you space to move at your pace while challenging patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface, understand what’s shaping your experiences, and create room for genuine emotional connection and healing.
My passion is to help people of all ages, in all seasons of life. I work with a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, job stress, and relationship difficulties.
My passion is to help people of all ages, in all seasons of life. I work with a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, job stress, and relationship difficulties.
I work with individuals, children/adolescents, couples, and families with a particular passion for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Using a trauma-informed systemic framework, I will support you in building new experiences that promote connection, healing, and authenticity. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, TFCBT, experiential models, and relational models. Most importantly, I use a person-centered approach that is tailored to each individual I encounter.
I work with individuals, children/adolescents, couples, and families with a particular passion for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Using a trauma-informed systemic framework, I will support you in building new experiences that promote connection, healing, and authenticity. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, TFCBT, experiential models, and relational models. Most importantly, I use a person-centered approach that is tailored to each individual I encounter.
