Psychodynamic Therapists in Princeton, TX
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or self-doubt take hold. I offer online therapy in a supportive, judgment-free space where you can heal, gain clarity, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or self-doubt take hold. I offer online therapy in a supportive, judgment-free space where you can heal, gain clarity, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Hello, I am Esteban Salazar. This is an opportunity to let it out and to collaborate with someone educated and trained to help people through their problems. I will take the time to listen. This is a safe place, I am an adult. I have been in the US Army, I have worked construction, and I have counseled since 2010. You will not say anything that will make me blush, offend me, or pass judgment. The most important thing is to feel free to be yourself. Masks come off once the session starts. I mostly use CBT, DBT, and SF. I comply with all ethical and legal regulations to protect your privacy. I look forward to working with you.
Hello, I am Esteban Salazar. This is an opportunity to let it out and to collaborate with someone educated and trained to help people through their problems. I will take the time to listen. This is a safe place, I am an adult. I have been in the US Army, I have worked construction, and I have counseled since 2010. You will not say anything that will make me blush, offend me, or pass judgment. The most important thing is to feel free to be yourself. Masks come off once the session starts. I mostly use CBT, DBT, and SF. I comply with all ethical and legal regulations to protect your privacy. I look forward to working with you.
Whether you are navigating through life stressors, seeking personal growth, or preparing for a life change discover the power of personal and relationship transformations. Offering support and guidance to foster personal growth and self-discovery through individual counseling. Guiding partners to enhance communication, and build stronger connected relationships through couple’s counseling. I am passionate about providing a safe non-judgmental space empowering clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Providing an integrative approach tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.
Whether you are navigating through life stressors, seeking personal growth, or preparing for a life change discover the power of personal and relationship transformations. Offering support and guidance to foster personal growth and self-discovery through individual counseling. Guiding partners to enhance communication, and build stronger connected relationships through couple’s counseling. I am passionate about providing a safe non-judgmental space empowering clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Providing an integrative approach tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.
Adulting is hard. Being a kid is hard. Being human is hard. Having access to all of the world all of the time is hard. It’s overwhelming and everyone has an opinion. And sometimes it can just become too much. Every stage of life comes with what seems like insurmountable obstacles. This day and age with the seeming constant comparison to a perfect social media life can leave one feeling impossibly more than less than. Sometimes we just need a little help. A place to sit with our reality without the judgement or the press to have it all.
Adulting is hard. Being a kid is hard. Being human is hard. Having access to all of the world all of the time is hard. It’s overwhelming and everyone has an opinion. And sometimes it can just become too much. Every stage of life comes with what seems like insurmountable obstacles. This day and age with the seeming constant comparison to a perfect social media life can leave one feeling impossibly more than less than. Sometimes we just need a little help. A place to sit with our reality without the judgement or the press to have it all.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking to improve their mental health and overall functioning. They may struggle with anything from stress, anxiety, and mood challenges, to difficulty coping with life transitions or loss. They want practical tools and strategies to manage their emotions, change unhelpful behaviors, and gain perspective on their challenges. I have worked with clients using behavioral techniques, coping skills training, therapeutic homework, and EMDR when appropriate, supporting them in achieving lasting growth and well-being.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking to improve their mental health and overall functioning. They may struggle with anything from stress, anxiety, and mood challenges, to difficulty coping with life transitions or loss. They want practical tools and strategies to manage their emotions, change unhelpful behaviors, and gain perspective on their challenges. I have worked with clients using behavioral techniques, coping skills training, therapeutic homework, and EMDR when appropriate, supporting them in achieving lasting growth and well-being.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I provide compassionate, collaborative care to adolescents and adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. My work focuses on helping individuals better understand their emotions, identify unhelpful thought patterns, and build practical skills for lasting change. I specialize in treating Adjustment Disorder, Childhood Trauma, Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Mood Disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support meaningful progress and improved emotional well-being.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I provide compassionate, collaborative care to adolescents and adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. My work focuses on helping individuals better understand their emotions, identify unhelpful thought patterns, and build practical skills for lasting change. I specialize in treating Adjustment Disorder, Childhood Trauma, Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Mood Disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support meaningful progress and improved emotional well-being.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide compassionate, personalized counseling to help individuals work through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and family concerns. My goal is to support you in finding clarity, healing, and a greater sense of balance in your life.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide compassionate, personalized counseling to help individuals work through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and family concerns. My goal is to support you in finding clarity, healing, and a greater sense of balance in your life.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, psychodynamic, and relational approaches to tailor therapy to each client.
My ideal clients are adults and couples who want therapy to be a collaborative, reflective process rather than a quick fix. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and meaningful change. I often work with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, parenting stress, and the impact of caregiving or high-stress roles. Clients who benefit most are open to mindfulness, values-based exploration, and gentle challenge. I am especially well-suited to LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, psychodynamic, and relational approaches to tailor therapy to each client.
My ideal clients are adults and couples who want therapy to be a collaborative, reflective process rather than a quick fix. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and meaningful change. I often work with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, parenting stress, and the impact of caregiving or high-stress roles. Clients who benefit most are open to mindfulness, values-based exploration, and gentle challenge. I am especially well-suited to LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples.
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We create personalized plans using approaches like CBT, CPT, or psychodynamic therapy.
Being injured on the job can impact more than your body—it can weigh heavily on your mind and emotions too. Many federal employees feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed while trying to recover, keep up with daily responsibilities, and navigate the system. At Federal Mental Health, we understand your desire to feel supported, regain peace of mind, and rebuild your confidence. Our focus is helping you heal emotionally so you can return to a life that feels steady, meaningful, and whole again.
We create personalized plans using approaches like CBT, CPT, or psychodynamic therapy.
Being injured on the job can impact more than your body—it can weigh heavily on your mind and emotions too. Many federal employees feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed while trying to recover, keep up with daily responsibilities, and navigate the system. At Federal Mental Health, we understand your desire to feel supported, regain peace of mind, and rebuild your confidence. Our focus is helping you heal emotionally so you can return to a life that feels steady, meaningful, and whole again.
You’re the person everyone can count on. You put others first, work hard to get everything “right,” and carry more responsibility than anyone realizes. Maybe you struggle to say no, feel guilty when you prioritize yourself, or hold yourself to impossibly high standards. It's hard for you to let anyone in, or admit that you need support. You're a helper, a fixer, the one who always handles things. You feel unseen or unheard. Perhaps you've spent much of your life feeling different, misunderstood, or like you don't quite belong. You're tired of the same patterns keeping you stuck and of thinking the same spiraling thoughts.
You’re the person everyone can count on. You put others first, work hard to get everything “right,” and carry more responsibility than anyone realizes. Maybe you struggle to say no, feel guilty when you prioritize yourself, or hold yourself to impossibly high standards. It's hard for you to let anyone in, or admit that you need support. You're a helper, a fixer, the one who always handles things. You feel unseen or unheard. Perhaps you've spent much of your life feeling different, misunderstood, or like you don't quite belong. You're tired of the same patterns keeping you stuck and of thinking the same spiraling thoughts.
I blend therapies tailored to your needs: CBT for challenging negative thoughts, psychodynamic therapy enables us to delve into deeper emotions, experiences, and relational patterns that may underlie your current struggles.
It takes courage to seek support, and if you're looking for a therapist to build a trusting relationship and walk alongside you, I’d be honored to help. I have experience supporting clients with trauma, relationship challenges (including codependency and abandonment), anxiety, depression, and grief. My approach focuses on creating a safe, open space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
I blend therapies tailored to your needs: CBT for challenging negative thoughts, psychodynamic therapy enables us to delve into deeper emotions, experiences, and relational patterns that may underlie your current struggles.
It takes courage to seek support, and if you're looking for a therapist to build a trusting relationship and walk alongside you, I’d be honored to help. I have experience supporting clients with trauma, relationship challenges (including codependency and abandonment), anxiety, depression, and grief. My approach focuses on creating a safe, open space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
I'm Gottman Method-trained, EFT-informed and hold certifications in DBT, Psychodynamic Trauma (CCTP), and Grief (GCP).
The quality of our lives is largely determined by the quality of our relationships—with our spouses, our families, our colleagues, and ourselves. When those relationships become painful, strained or repetitive, therapy can help uncover what's keeping you stuck and open the door to lasting change.
Maybe you've spent years being the one who holds everything together. On the outside you function well. Inside you're exhausted, disconnected, or frustrated in the same pattern. Therapy isn't about becoming someone different—it's about understanding what's been driving your suffering and creating a life that feels more like yourself.
I'm Gottman Method-trained, EFT-informed and hold certifications in DBT, Psychodynamic Trauma (CCTP), and Grief (GCP).
The quality of our lives is largely determined by the quality of our relationships—with our spouses, our families, our colleagues, and ourselves. When those relationships become painful, strained or repetitive, therapy can help uncover what's keeping you stuck and open the door to lasting change.
Maybe you've spent years being the one who holds everything together. On the outside you function well. Inside you're exhausted, disconnected, or frustrated in the same pattern. Therapy isn't about becoming someone different—it's about understanding what's been driving your suffering and creating a life that feels more like yourself.
My clients can expect a safe and casual setting that will allow for both solution focused therapy as well as the opportunity to explore deeper, more complex wounds. My diverse background both professionally and personally is most compatible with a varied clientele.
My clients can expect a safe and casual setting that will allow for both solution focused therapy as well as the opportunity to explore deeper, more complex wounds. My diverse background both professionally and personally is most compatible with a varied clientele.
I believe counseling & therapy should be a space where you can show up as you are, without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. I work with people who want to better understand themselves and create change that actually lasts. This looks like exploring patterns in your relationship with substances, food, or your body, or making sense of deeper questions around identity, meaning, and spirituality—including past religious experiences. I bring a mind-body perspective to build awareness and tools that fit you. I’m simply another human sitting with you, offering curiosity and a steady presence.
I believe counseling & therapy should be a space where you can show up as you are, without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. I work with people who want to better understand themselves and create change that actually lasts. This looks like exploring patterns in your relationship with substances, food, or your body, or making sense of deeper questions around identity, meaning, and spirituality—including past religious experiences. I bring a mind-body perspective to build awareness and tools that fit you. I’m simply another human sitting with you, offering curiosity and a steady presence.
I am a LMSW, and graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Master’s in Social Work – Mental Health and Substance Misuse Specialty. I have worked as a Grief Recovery Specialist under the Grief Recovery Method Institute for six years. I have a broad approach to grief, as any unresolved emotional loss can affect the healthy development of the whole person. I also have experience working with equine-assisted psychotherapy and externalizations of emotions in a metaphoric environment.
I am a LMSW, and graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Master’s in Social Work – Mental Health and Substance Misuse Specialty. I have worked as a Grief Recovery Specialist under the Grief Recovery Method Institute for six years. I have a broad approach to grief, as any unresolved emotional loss can affect the healthy development of the whole person. I also have experience working with equine-assisted psychotherapy and externalizations of emotions in a metaphoric environment.
Anxiety, depression, and relationship issues take a toll on everyday life. They can lead to counter-productive coping strategies such as substance use and may even further complicate your interactions with others. While these concerns have become all too familiar in our society, the experience is uniquely personal. Symptoms vary widely from persistent stress and worry, mindless habits (i.e., endlessly scrolling the internet), trouble sleeping, lack of motivation, irritability, fatigue, and loss of interest. Fortunately, there is hope as these types of issues are treatable—change is possible.
Anxiety, depression, and relationship issues take a toll on everyday life. They can lead to counter-productive coping strategies such as substance use and may even further complicate your interactions with others. While these concerns have become all too familiar in our society, the experience is uniquely personal. Symptoms vary widely from persistent stress and worry, mindless habits (i.e., endlessly scrolling the internet), trouble sleeping, lack of motivation, irritability, fatigue, and loss of interest. Fortunately, there is hope as these types of issues are treatable—change is possible.
Do you feel like you’ve come to a place in your life where something’s gotta give? Are you at a crossroads and unsure where you need or want to go? This is where I can help you start your journey to discovering life doesn’t have to be this way anymore. As a counselor, my job isn’t to give you the answers or tell you what to do. I believe you are capable of figuring that out for yourself. My job is to walk alongside you as you wrestle through life’s difficult moments. I get the opportunity to equip, support, challenge and remind you that you are not alone and you are worth the hard work of change.
Do you feel like you’ve come to a place in your life where something’s gotta give? Are you at a crossroads and unsure where you need or want to go? This is where I can help you start your journey to discovering life doesn’t have to be this way anymore. As a counselor, my job isn’t to give you the answers or tell you what to do. I believe you are capable of figuring that out for yourself. My job is to walk alongside you as you wrestle through life’s difficult moments. I get the opportunity to equip, support, challenge and remind you that you are not alone and you are worth the hard work of change.
My therapy style is compassionate, client-centered, and solution-focused. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where adolescents, adults, and families feel seen, supported, and empowered to explore their emotions and experiences. Using CBT, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered approaches, I help clients identify patterns, strengthen coping skills, and build resilience. I support each person in their unique journey toward growth, self-discovery, and healing in an authentic, unfiltered, and unscripted way.
My therapy style is compassionate, client-centered, and solution-focused. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where adolescents, adults, and families feel seen, supported, and empowered to explore their emotions and experiences. Using CBT, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered approaches, I help clients identify patterns, strengthen coping skills, and build resilience. I support each person in their unique journey toward growth, self-discovery, and healing in an authentic, unfiltered, and unscripted way.
Living in constant alert mode is exhausting. I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, PTSD, ADHD, relationship stress, or loneliness. When these struggles become part of your daily life, you may begin to wonder what it would feel like to finally feel steady instead of constantly bracing for the next wave of stress. Their minds are busy, their bodies tense, and their thoughts difficult to quiet. They are tired of simply coping and want to feel more grounded, connected, and in control of their lives.
Living in constant alert mode is exhausting. I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, PTSD, ADHD, relationship stress, or loneliness. When these struggles become part of your daily life, you may begin to wonder what it would feel like to finally feel steady instead of constantly bracing for the next wave of stress. Their minds are busy, their bodies tense, and their thoughts difficult to quiet. They are tired of simply coping and want to feel more grounded, connected, and in control of their lives.
Patricia Batoba Jones - Whole Mind Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
With over 10 years of experience, I use a collaborative and holistic approach integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Strengths-Based interventions addressing mind, body, and spirit.
Are you a woman who feels like you’re carrying the weight of everything; work, family, faith, and expectations while quietly struggling with anxiety or emotional exhaustion? Or maybe, you're silently struggling with burnout, relationship wounds or chronic illness stress, while trying to hold everything together.
You may appear strong on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. You don’t have to carry it alone.
With over 10 years of experience, I use a collaborative and holistic approach integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Strengths-Based interventions addressing mind, body, and spirit.
Are you a woman who feels like you’re carrying the weight of everything; work, family, faith, and expectations while quietly struggling with anxiety or emotional exhaustion? Or maybe, you're silently struggling with burnout, relationship wounds or chronic illness stress, while trying to hold everything together.
You may appear strong on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. You don’t have to carry it alone.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.