Teletherapy for Schertz, TX

I sought to be a counselor to help others become the best version of themselves in order to live their best lives. I am a retired Major in the United States Army with 23 years of military service. My military assignments have ranged from Topographic Non-Commissioned Officer, Horizontal Engineer Company Commander, Brigade Engineer Battalion Executive Officer, and Combat Engineer. I have dedicated my career to taking care of soldiers and their families. My husband, Daniel Carrizales, is a retired Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps. I have four girls (ages 27, 25, 22, & 17), two boys (ages 20 & 13), and five lovely grandchildren.

I specialize in working with children 3-18 struggling with controlling anxiety, impulsivity, issues with anger, low self-esteem and other behavioral issues. I also support children adapting to life changes (e.g. divorce, moves, family relationships, grief). In caregiver consults, you can expect us to review progress toward goals, discuss important themes in your child's behavior, and provide recommendations to support goals at home. My work with adults involves navigating through personal relationships, self-exploration, and stress management. I also provide services in Spanish.

Our goal at Serenity Family Services is to partner with you as you embark on life's journey to improve your overall well being. Families, careers, relationships and life in general can be challenging. We want to work with you to help strengthen you and your family by providing you with tools to help enhance you mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually so that you can obtain a well-balanced life and obtain the PEACE that you have been looking for.

Emotional health difficulties are like a cold, everyone gets them from time to time. However, if the cold goes on for weeks or keeps on getting worse, you should probably see a healthcare professional. This is true for our emotional health as well. If we want to be healthy, we have to take care of ourselves: body, mind and soul. Psychotherapy is medical treatment and care intended to relieve or heal the soul. It is a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, healing and wholeness. I have 20 years of experience supporting and guiding clients in a variety of areas including mental health, health care, disability and family services.

Accepting new clients (individuals, teens, and couples.) I am a dedicated counselor committed to providing top quality services to all my clients. My primary specialty is working with couples, but I have a variety of experience in the counseling field working with teens suffering from self-esteem issues, women struggling with anxiety and boundaries, men's issues, parenting woes, spiritual growth development, and military family issues. If you find yourself feeling overly stressed, avoiding the people you love, or overwhelmed with normal daily tasks, therapy can help you feel empowered again.

NOW OFFERING ON-LINE OR TELEHEALTH SESSIONS ONLY. Reaching out is not easy, and starting your healing journey is less so. Feeling sad, anxious, fearful or hopeless can be scary and lonely for someone who has no idea where to start to get better. While many of the topics shared by my clients are hurtful and frightening, I also find humor can be helpful. I strive to be honest and transparent with my clients while providing them with a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore all issues you're dealing.

I am best suited to adults and teens who are struggling with stress, work and family issues, personal challenges and past trauma resolution. My approach to counseling includes creative methods to keep my clients engaged, goal setting and strength based techniques that empower the individual. Clients who really want to see results and are prepared to partner with their therapist will definitely see overall change as we work together to address their concerns.

***Telehealth and/or In office Counseling!*** Are you seeking solutions, peace, results, or balance? As your counselor, I will listen and guide YOU to just those things as we process whatever it is that you bring to the table. There are no problems or goals too big or too small. It is important that my clients feel safe in order to make progress as individuals or as a couple. Progress looks different for each person but we will work together to improve you socially, emotionally, behaviorally, physically, and/or spiritually.

Feeling lonely, lost, abandoned or stuck? Do you want to feel better about yourself, and your direction in this world? Would you like your relationships to improve? Ready for conflict to be resolved? Are you ready for a change in your life? The truth is we all have difficult seasons in our lives when support can make the difference in hope and healing. We have multiple clinicians in the office with different specialties and hours that can meet your and your families counseling needs.

I have over ten years worth of experience working with children ages 3-18 in various settings throughout my professional career. I have five years of experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of mental health diagnosis (i.e. Autism Spectrum disorder, ADHD, ODD, etc.). I also have experience addressing behavioral problems, parent-child relationship difficulties, improving parenting skills, and improving communication between family members.

As an LPC and EMDR Certified Therapist, it is my goal to assist clients in addressing mental health and behavior issues that may be preventing them from living the life they desire. I provide a warm, collaborative, and safe environment that encourages the client to be in control of the focus and direction of therapy. I use a variety of approaches, but primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to help clients identify and challenge negative thought and behavior patterns, as well as reprocess past trauma. I have worked in in-patient and out-patient settings with clients of all ages, including children, teens, and adults.

Our providers at HOPE Therapeutic Alliance understand that deciding to start therapy is a big step toward investing in yourself and those you love. We provide a safe, caring, and judgement-free environment suitable for self-exploration, growth, connection, and empowerment. Our core belief is that every person can attain greater life satisfaction, reach their full potential, and live with purpose.

Life throws many surprises at us, and while we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can control how we respond to certain situations. In many ways, being human is our biggest challenge. We have complex thought processes, feelings, and practices of reacting to the world we live in. Therefore, our personal experiences and ways of relating to our world are difficult to understand - even by ourselves! When faced with hardship, trauma, uncertainty, and change, these complexities become even more challenging to know.

I love helping couples who are longing for connection with their partner but feel stuck and just want to give up. I help awaken people and teach them to operate in a whole new, healthy, functional way from what they could imagine! I use RLT, or Relational Life Therapy. This approach works, and it's so effective that change happens rapidly if you are yearning for better more loving connections and communication with your loved one. Also, I help people with anxiety and depression, and adjustment issues. There are over 50 tools and methods that I use with T.E.A.M. CBT if you are ready to roll up your sleeves and start making changes.

First, I would like to highlight your level of strength in making the decision to initiate change in your life. Finding the right person to help you through life's challenges is important and can be an overwhelming process. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my clinical experience and approach is the right match for you.

I specialize in using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help adolescents and adults achieve their goals. Through goal setting, challenging negative thinking patterns, and learning new skills to practice outside of session, clients work to improve their symptoms and take control of their life. I also specialize in the treatment of trauma by using a structured approach to overcome negative life events. Part of KM Counseling Services, PLLC offering services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Telehealth and In Person Services Offered.

Have you had an experience that was traumatic, or a history of early childhood trauma that has a grip on you, limiting the joy and love you want in your life? Childhood traumas can result in severe physical and emotional trauma to a survivor and their loved ones. Whether it happened two weeks or two decades ago, sexual trauma can cause sexual, intimacy and relationship issues, symptoms of PTSD or borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideations, problems with memory, etc... Seeking help is a courageous step in transcending harm and regaining power and control over your body and life.

Life challenges can become so difficult that you need help. Choosing who to partner with in that journey can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Therapy should be a place where you are able to take off the armor you wear in the world. Therapy should be a place where you are able to express your thoughts, feelings and behaviors without judgement. At Providential Refuge Counseling we specialize in holistic, person centered, compassionate care. Here you will find hope, compassion and encouragement. We look forward to partnering with you as you find the peace and calm you deserve.

Carlos Velazquez is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Army veteran whose professional therapeutic experience centers on working with traumatized adults and children of all ages and their families. Primarily within judicial and community organizations, he has worked with clients living with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, domestic violence, familial conflict, childhood behavioral challenges, and environmental hardships.