Experiential Therapy in Round Rock, TX

Do you struggle to stay on track with your recovery? Do you find yourself getting bored or feeling lost in your recovery? Or are you beginning to realize you have a problem? Are you thinking about getting ready? I can help you start where you are and begin to plan for what you need to do when you are ready. Maybe it is starting the journey of change or keeping you on the path. More than that, though, we work to help you become who you want to be and find a sense of purpose in your life. I have innovative and best practice approaches that include in-person, group sessions, and telehealth to help meet any unique needs or challenges.

Are we falling out of love? Were we ever in love? Are we losing our connection? Did we ever really have one? Are these some of the questions you have and need the answers to? In the past, I have also wondered: how do you know if a relationship is right? How do you repair the relationship after the mistakes have been made or the connection is lost? I set out on a lifelong journey to answer these very questions for you.

I work with people not diagnoses. First and foremost I want my clients to know that they are not on their own. I first began to study counseling psychology because I enjoy helping people. When a person comes into my office it is usually because they are in need of help. Through the use of various psychological techniques I strive to assist those who seek to find what they are looking for. I also offer HIPPA compliant video counseling for convenience.

Based on my 25 years of experience, I usually recommend a holistic and objective assessment of the problems as part of the solution. These assessments include understanding, first and foremost, the needs of the individual. These can include anxiety, depression, ADHD, peer issues, family problems, stress, and many other things. I treasure the insight the individuals bring to the conversation with their questions, concerns, observations, and overall experiences. I bring these understandings to my therapy sessions and welcome those involved with the individual to lead the individual towards a more passionate, kind, fulfilling life.

Hi there! I’m excited that you’ve chosen to add therapy to part of your self-care. I was raised by my Korean immigrant grandmother and Black grandfather. This informs a lot of my therapeutic approach. I believe we have to approach healing through a holistic lens and view each person as a part of many systems including their family, community, culture, religion, society, and others. Intersectionality helps us understand that we are more than one “thing.” At all times we are carrying and accessing multiple parts of our identity that mix to form something beautifully complex– YOU!

Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. You might need help sorting out what's going on. As a therapist, I have learned that we are not alone in our struggles. People hurt together, and we also must heal together. Through our relationships and experiences, we can grow and rediscover what we thought was once lost. I want to help you down that path of discovery while using psychotherapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, AEDP, IFS, interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, teens and adults in homes, schools, outpatient clinics, churches, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers and county jails.

Early in life we learn to disconnect from our bodies and emotions in order to survive and adapt to the environment. Overtime, this manifests as patterns of behavior and self-rejection that though were once adaptive, now only keep us stuck. These patterns typically manifest as anxiety, depression, self-hatred, toxic shame, addictions, obsessions, compulsions, codependency and relationship problems. I work experientially in the moment to get to the root of what is getting in the way of desired experiences on an identity level. Many clients describe this process as a gradual “coming home” or reconnection to their authentic self.

I believe that we are all imperfect and want to live life as our authentic selves. We mask up every day to make everyone around us happy, no matter the cost to ourselves. We try to bury past and present trauma, paste a smile upon our face, pull up our bootstraps and drive on. I can honestly say that I have been there and done that!

Counselors Of Texas/Side by Side Wellness Center is one of the largest private counseling groups in Central Texas with offices located in Austin Killeen and Round Rock. Our services include individual therapy, marital and family counseling, group therapy, psychological and educational testing, Christian counseling, educational assessments, chemical dependency counseling, vocational counseling and play therapy. We work with children, adolescents and adults.

I'm proud of you. Awareness is the first step and searching for a therapist means you are already on a path to self-betterment. My role is to be a companion, someone to walk that path with you and help unlock personal insights and perspectives to improve your quality of life. Change is the unknown, so it is scary and difficult. We can become too comfortable in our routine of life, but your presence here means you are ready for the next adventure. Allow me to connect with you to fulfill my life's purpose and help you reach your full potential. You are not alone and you are cared for, even by people you haven't met yet.

Ineffective communication, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and lack of friendship may be ruining your relationship. You love each other but there is perpetual conflict that makes you feel stuck and that your relationship will never get better. You need support and tools to bring peace back into your relationship, manage conflict, and rebuild trust. You need to feel the love again.

As a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate and Sex Therapist in training, I welcome everyone including LGBTQ+, kink, and non-monogamous clients along. I prioritize safety, connection, and integration of mind, body, and spirit in my work. I enjoy assisting the couple in learning new and more effective ways of loving themselves and each other. I strive to enhance their emotional connections with themselves and others, and gain insight into how their thoughts, beliefs, and values influence their relationships. This safe space is dedicated to personal growth, healing, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life.

Do you feel stuck but can't quite put your finger on what is is or where to go from here? Are you looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you just feel like there's something missing and you can't quite put your finger on it? Are you a new Mom or a single Mom that feels alone and isolated? Are you just going through the motions in your relationship and want to get back to or maybe for the first time experience true authentic openness and connection? Sound familiar? If you want to change, reach out to me.

I believe there is a person behind every problem, and a story behind every issue. Therapy is a partnership between the client and counselor in which they work together to find and expand upon the client's strengths in order to build efficacy and resilience in tackling the challenges they are facing.

As a graduate of UT in Social Work I developed passion for helping others find balance and well-being, regain lost joy and navigate difficult changes. As a Licensed Profession Counselor having earned my Master in Clinical Mental Health, I gained a deeper understanding of how to guide others through the difficult journey toward resolution of past trauma, victory over addiction, the painful struggle dealing with grief and loss, navigating the anxiety producing maze of life choices. How may I help you live your best life? I am fully vaccinated and will see clients face-to-face who are like wise.

Welcome to a space where your journey towards healing and growth is embraced with compassion and understanding. I am a seasoned therapist with a deep commitment to supporting men and women who face the profound challenges of shame and relational pain. My practice is rooted in empathy, respect, and a genuine desire to help you find a path to a more fulfilling and connected life. Shame can be an isolating and debilitating experience. It often stems from feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, or the fear of being judged. Relational pain, on the other hand, arises from the hurt and wounds inflicted within our closest relationships.

I get it! On the outside, you seem fine. You’re balancing everything life throws at you...but there are times when you’re overwhelmed. You feel like whatever you do, it doesn’t seem to be “enough." It doesn't have to be this way. I help people struggling with anxiety, people pleasing, perfectionism, and indecision learn healthy patterns of coping and boundaries so they feel confident, joyful, and ready to enjoy life again. Often talk therapy consists of clients venting to their therapists week after week, and gets you nowhere. Instead I offer clear guidance to help you understand yourself and change old patterns into healthy living.

As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe environment where you can explore the healing process and rediscover your true, authentic self. I work from a strengths-based model that empowers you to cultivate your own strengths, goals, and passions and grow the confidence to overcome current struggles while increasing your ability to cope in future situations. My non-judgmental and affirming approach is based upon a genuine, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Through my own recovery journey, I have learned how empowering it is to feel heard, accepted, and supported in a safe environment.