Parenting Therapists in Lubbock, TX

Are you a parent or a caregiver struggling to know where to turn to find support as you navigate the path of raising a child? Do you find yourself asking “why is this so much more difficult than I thought it would be”? Are you worried about your child’s mood, behaviors, or overall emotional well-being? Or maybe you are raising a neuro-divergent child or a child with challenging behaviors and traditional parenting just isn’t working.

Life is not meant to be managed alone; that is why we have faith, friends, family, and professionals who can always be in our corner when we need them. I would be honored to be that professional in your corner. Though I use the term "professional," you are the expert of your life. I hope to provide a safe and comfortable environment to be an outside set of eyes and ears while you provide me with information about you and we tackle life together. I am passionate about helping future generations, which starts in the family. It may look like helping a marriage, a parent -child relationship, or a child individually.

Do you have stress and anxiety related to a pending divorce, infidelity, pornography addiction, drugs/alcohol, or violence? Often these "adult" issues become problematic in households where children are involved. Are your children caught in the middle? Poor grades and oppositional/defiant behaviors can result from differing parenting styles or other conflicts between adults in the home. I understand the difficulty of seeking help in situations where feelings of embarrassment, guilt, anger, fear, or shame are involved, and assist my clients in resolving them.

Are you or someone you know 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. People who seek out counseling during these times are BRAVE enough to admit that it's okay to ask for help. Whatever you or your loved one may be going through, my hope is that you seek the help you may need and find what works for you!

My intention as a therapist is to support you in your exploration of ways to create an enriching and worthwhile life. My clients are often adjusting to difficult circumstances, looking to revamp their coping strategies, hoping to process stressful past events, and/or to improve their relationships with themself and others. I respect all coping strategies that have helped my clients survive, and find it important to reflect on the ways challenges show up in therapy in order to learn more helpful, resourcing ways to deal with life and relate to others in real time. I'm in-person in Lubbock and meet with folks online all over Texas.

I'm currently an LMSW working towards my clinical licensure to become an LCSW. My clinical supervisor is Kathy Le, LCSW-S. I've had the pleasure of being able to serve our Lubbock community through different areas of my career by offering supportive counseling and direct care delivery to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, child- parent relational issues, substance use, burn-out, and other stress-related issues. I graduated from the University of Texas Arlington with my MSW and received my BSW from Lubbock Christian University.

My role as your counselor will be to hear your perspective, provide support and encouragement, and empower you to promote change and growth in your own life. I believe that self-exploration and discovering new ways of thinking can most help a client progress to meet his or her goals. My experience includes trauma and abuse recovery, adjustment to life concerns, depression, anxiety and adult child- parent relationships. I offer individual counseling for adults.

If you're looking for help, my hope is that I'm able to provide healing, empowerment, and a safe place to be heard. Most of my experience is in working with military, couples, students, and adolescents who struggle with addiction, grief, trauma, parenting , and relationships. I have a sincere passion to just "be" with people and offer support, a new perspective, and possibly even some challenges. I am also EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization, and Reprocessing) trained to work with anxiety, addiction, trauma, and PTSD.

First of all, I hope you can recognize how much work you’ve done to get to this place. You’ve made it this far, and that is no small feat. If you're here because you’re ready for change, welcome! At this point you might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and unsure about the next step. It's common to feel unsure and stuck in negative patterns, but nothing is ever hopeless. Therapy can help with learning to cope with everyday challenges, developing skills for managing stress, and stepping into a more confident and authentic version of yourself.

Searching for hope and healing from experiencing the trauma of betrayal, infidelity, compulsive sexual behavior, or relationship distress? Lasting, long-term recovery requires guidance. Individually, are you experiencing anxiety or depression in the current context of Coronavirus? With a focus on your context, experience, and emotion, I specialize in deconstructing your presenting issues to clarify specific problems that you desire to change or respond to. I offer services by video conferencing, phone, and in-person. With similarly qualified colleagues, we offer collaborating therapists for each partner and for the relationship.

I'm an experienced therapist with a masters degree in psychology and a doctorate in marriage and family therapy. I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families struggling with relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, stress, decision-making, and life adjustments. I work with clients on relationship enhancement, personal growth, communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, and goal-setting. I also assist families with relationship struggles, behavioral/emotional issues, and blended/step families. In addition to seeing clients in Lubbock, Texas, I provide confidential online video therapy for clients in Nevada.

I have worked with individuals and couples for over 35 years. Some of the problems I have helped clients to solve are: communication, infidelity, trouble with relatives, "falling out of love," selecting a mate, lack of commitment, parenting , pornography, verbal abuse, and blended families. I help individuals and couples to increase intimacy, build trust, and improve satisfaction with their relationships. I also see clients for mental health issues, such as: bipolar, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD (child & adult), and OCD. I describe myself as a Christian Counselor. PersonalIy, I seek to live a biblical lifestyle through faith in Jesus Christ.

I have a passion for helping people navigate through life's hardships. Everyone struggles in one way or another. Grief, loss, anxiety, conflict, depression and life transitions are all a part of life. Guiding people through conflicts and working with relationships is one of my strengths. I have a special interest in helping college students who are trying to figure out their lives apart from their families. I find it very fulfilling to support and help clients through difficult situations that will lead them to a more positive and peaceful life.

Thank you for browsing my profile! My goal is to support my clients with warmth, humor, and compassion as they navigate life’s changes and aspire to improve their mental health and wellness. I believe healing takes place within the context of a close, trusted relationship between therapist and client. I create an environment where you can show up, be seen, and feel free to be your authentic self. I view my work through a holistic lens and consider the biological, psychological, and social factors that are contributing to your symptoms. I love to help clients identify their strengths and empower them to achieve their goals.

Everyone needs a listening ear & an unassuming person to talk to. Life is tricky. It’s joyful, happy, fast, hard, overwhelming, & hard to navigate. Life is manageable, & I have the knowledge & experience to help you navigate all the ups & downs of life by using several different methods tailored to you. I want to work with you, for you. Your time is valuable to me & I will respect it by being upfront & honest. I am a therapist that “keeps it real”, giving you my undivided attention when I’m with you. I am a wife, parent , sister, & friend who values all relationships. My faith & family give me life & keep me laughing out loud.

Sometimes our expectations don’t meet the reality of our life circumstances. Whether you are an exhausted mom trying to find your peace amidst chaos, a young adult confused about your future, or simply struggling in the daily grind of responsibilities, you may feel like you’re alone trying to navigate it all. Life seems to be catching up with you and each day you are spending more and more time pursuing things that take you away from who you are deep inside and who you always hoped to be. I am here to support you and listen. Together, we will work to get to the root of your struggles and find new ways to cope and move forward.

I believe that counseling is first and foremost a relationship. As any good relationship is based on trust, so effective counseling is also based on trust. Trust develops when people feel accepted and supported no matter what their circumstances, and when they know the other has their best interests at heart. Honest communication is essential to the therapeutic relationship. For clients this means not withholding information that is difficult to discuss. For the counselor, this means giving honest feedback.

I love working with teens and young adults who struggle with identify, self-esteem and anxiety and want to create a life that has deep meaning and purpose. I love walking alongside young adults in navigating big changes and transitions. I have a unique background after working for 6 years as an Infant Mental Health Specialist for Early Childhood Intervention and 5 years in a School setting as an Elementary Counselor. I enjoy working with parents to help their children and teens be more successful. I also specialize in helping teens and young adults build coping skills for anxiety, and build self-esteem and resiliency.