Parenting Therapists in New Braunfels, TX

Hello, I am a licensed Professional Counselor, certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with life changes, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other behavioral concerns. I have extensive training in Play Therapy and TraumaPlay Therapy.

You are feeling depressed or anxious, maybe overwhelmed and at a loss for finding direction and purpose. You are struggling to feel empowered and are often making unhealthy decisions. Your life feels out of control and your relationships are not satisfying. You may be struggling to manage school or work responsibilities due to stress or anxiety. It feels like life is so very hard and it feels impossible to have compassion for yourself or to feel connected to others in a healthy way.

Have you decided to make positive changes in your life, relationship, family? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I can help. I believe that we all have strengths and my job is to help people achieve their goals by using their strengths. Everyone needs support at some point in their lives. Whether it's a loss - death or divorce, relationship distress, difficulty making a big decision, anxiety caused by a life transition, parenting a child experiencing behavioral challenges, no matter what the circumstance, it's okay to talk to someone who is trained to provide support and assistance.

Welcome! I work with counselors, parents, & high achievers looking to find joy and renewed energy - for themselves & the people they serve. I also enjoy working with couples and adult families who are having difficulty navigating current or past communication conflicts, terminal illness, grief & loss, parenting , boundaries, life transitions, and premarital work. You may struggle with self-care, perfectionism, over-giving to your work, taking your stress out on others, having difficulty completing tasks, or having difficulty staying present with others. You may feel "stuck", numb, drained, overwhelmed, anxious, worthless or guilty.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist whose desire is to bring healing through integrating biblical concepts and psychotherapy techniques. I have worked with Christians who are wanting to improving their communication and conflict resolution skills within their marriages and families. I teach adults and teens how to navigate their Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder through better coping skill and alternative techniques. I teach Pre-Marriage and marriage education using the "Prepare and Enrich" assessment.

My professional experience includes working with our military services members and their dependents working through deployments, suicide, multiple relocation's, marital issues, PTSD and other issues that military families face. In addition, I have worked with families, teens and children on multiple issues such as depression, anxiety, family issues, divorce, substance abuse, anger management, grief and loss, parenting skills, domestic violence and adolescent issues. now offering mental health evals, fit for duty evaluations , custody evaluation , dwi evaluations and other and testing. Now offering supervision to LPC-A's

New Evening Sessions Available! I provide counseling to children, couples, and families within a relational framework. I understand that people face problems in the context of relationships with others and our lives can be affected by outside influences. When your child’s tantrums feel overwhelming and frustrating, I help guide and direct you towards confidence in parenting . Since I apply Gottman Method Couples Therapy when working with couples, I support couples to build a deeper connection from arguments and anger in their relationship.

Square One Services helps individuals find hope for the future by balancing the many parts of everyday life - family, kids, parenting , marriage/divorce, work, spirituality. Additionally, if you are thinking about, are going through, or have been though the legal process of divorce, custody, child support, adoption, criminal charges or probate - and feel overwhelmed and lost, I can help you find peace, purpose and stability. Chaos fades (eventually!) as you get closer to Square One.

I work with a wide range of clients and concerns. Anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship struggles, and behavior difficulties in teens and children are among a few of the common issues I treat. I have several years of experience with play therapy as well as therapy with adults and teens. I see each client and their experiences as unique to them with their own needs and strengths. I am very open minded and non-judgmental and really do care about each one of my clients. I consider the relationship I have with my clients to be central their success.

I am so happy you are here! I am thankful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and guide you in the ways necessary to help you (and your family) become your most successful & authentic self. As a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I love supporting couples and families through life phase challenges such as moving in/out, premarital changes, gaining new family, separation, co- parenting , grief and loss, and trauma. I also have experience and enjoy supporting adults and teens through challenges such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self esteem building, sexual abuse trauma, and anger management.

Life is a journey and can sometimes leave us feeling totally out of control. Are you and your partner stuck at a crossroads in your relationship? Are you experiencing hopelessness, fear, and worries? If you are living your life in black and white, while others are experiencing life in full color, I can help you change this and find the beauty in life. Life does not have to be so painful, together we can resolve your issues and help you find meaning and harmony in life again.

Sword of the Lord Counseling Center (SWOTLC) serves the entire state of Texas. Our counselors are trained and experienced to provide biblically based counseling for Individuals, Couples, Parents, Teens, and Children. Some of our specialties are- Teen and child focused counseling, Parenting , Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, PTSD, Trauma, Addiction, Marriage counseling, family counseling, adoption issues, Men's counseling, TBRI Informed counseling, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. We are also Interactive Metronome Therapy Providers. We do not bill insurance but can provide you with a Superbill to submit to your insurance.

Relationships can be complicated! All of us need help navigating the rough waters of our relationships. Whether in marriage or parenting , with extended family, or friends and loved ones, we find ourselves hurt by the people we care about the most. And sometimes we hurt them back. That isn't who we really want to be, but we don't know another way. We're stuck in a cycle of anger and distancing. Conflict is inevitable. Thankfully, resolution of conflict is possible. We are created to have meaningful relationships and my aim in therapy is to help you learn how to have them.

Welcome! I am here to help. Life can be very challenging. It can be full of hurt, misunderstanding, betrayal and loss. But it can also be full of hope, healing, growth and joy. I believe that every difficulty in our lives brings with it the opportunity to grow stronger and find the fulfillment we all long for. Overcoming and flourishing are possible, regardless of circumstances around us. As a professional counselor, I have walked alongside people on their journeys to healing and wholeness since 1981. I have seen the triumph and beauty in the human spirit as it heals from trauma and loss and is restored to vibrancy.

As a society, we have grown distant from each other, alone in many phases of life. We experience life situations alone and repeat problematic patterns not knowing how to change or cope. As a psychotherapist I am spiritually based and believe the family is the foundation which supports the healthy development of it's member's. As a clinician I seek to develop therapeutic relationships which prepare the person for change which positively impact their life. For over 20 years I have worked with families, couples, individuals and children in a wide variety of psychological, emotional, behavioral and cognitive challenges.