Humanistic Therapists in Spring, TX

Welcome to Wellness for Life Counseling! I'm Christina Kraatz, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, National Certified Counselor and a member of the American Counseling Association. My practice is solely online, I provide virtual teletherapy to clients across the state of Texas. I have worked with a wide range of clients to address social and emotional needs including, stress, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, parenting, grief/loss, self-esteem, and women's issues. My goal is to help clients achieve personal growth and healing.

Are you feeling under pressure, overwhelmed, and as though you are not enough? By utilizing the humanistic, existential, and solution-focused approaches, I can help you feel less pressured and overwhelmed by viewing you as a whole person, encouraging you to remain true to yourself (humanistic), helping you increase your self-awareness, accept responsibility, and know that you are enough so you can live a more authentic life (existential) while focusing on finding solutions for issues in the here and now (solution-focused). Whether you are an adult seeking assistance for yourself or family, or a child/adolescent, I am here to help.

Before you read on, take a moment to breathe. Inhale slowly, breathing in through your nose, filling your chest with air. Notice your chest rise, expanding until it feels tight. Now hold that breath; hold it for just a few beats… And release. Release all that air in one long slow breath out through your mouth. Notice your shoulders droop and your mind clear, ever so slightly. This might the first full breath you’ve taken in a long time. And it’s no wonder why: life can overwhelm us with so much worry, anger, doubt, shame, and sadness that we feel breathless.

Offering accommodating evening and weekend appointments virtual and in person. Providing a collaborative individualized treatment approach to discovery of your authentic self, with effective evidence based practices to meet your unique goals. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents that struggle with various mental health and substance abuse related issues.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE to meet your needs! THERE IS AN OPEN SPOT FOR YOU! I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of counseling roles for the last 18 years. This experience has allowed me to effectively work with a wide range of individuals, groups, children, adolescents, teens, seniors, couples and families in anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, self-esteem, anger management, marriage conflicts, obsessive-compulsive disorders, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorders. My essential goal for each client is to establish empowerment, nurture successful growth and find positive direction.

I specialize in working with women and teen girls with past/present trauma. Living as a trauma survivor is not easy and can be exhausting. Does anxiety and depression seem to control your life or preventing you from pursuing your goals? Are you struggling with adverse childhood trauma? Are your relationships affected? Trauma is a complex and unique experience for each individual. You are not the same person you once were. I believe everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to work through life's challenges. It is understood that seeking therapy can be a difficult decision, but I am here to support you every step of the way.

Do you struggle in your relationship, have problems communicating, fighting all the time and feel disconnected and disheartened? I want you to know - help is available and most relationships can be saved. If you are willing to do the work, change will happen. Sometimes deeper work is needed but other times just a few little changes can lead to a big shift. Life can be a struggle, but you don't need to suffer. Let me help you.

Does it seem like emotions are taking over your life – anxiety, hurt, anger, sadness? Are you struggling with grief, trauma, or other life transitions? Are you noticing relationships are becoming more difficult and problems are surfacing at home, work, or school? Are you turning to coping tools that may help in the moment, but are starting to make things worse overall - drug use, unhealthy relationships, isolation, or other behaviors? Are you losing sight of yourself, the person you want to be, and the strengths you have? If you identify with any of these questions, know you are not alone.

I'm Erica Gault, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, and my passion lies in cultivating a collaborative therapeutic atmosphere. I wholeheartedly believe that the greatest act of self-respect and care a person can exercise is investing in their mental health through therapy. I look forward to offering you a comfortable environment, listening ear, compassionate feedback, and accountability to the goals you set for our time together. My approach is deeply rooted in the understanding that life often presents intricate challenges, and my mission is to assist clients in finding clarity amidst the complexity.

So you have started looking for a counselor, congratulations on completing what can often be the most difficult step! You probably have some trepidation about talking to a stranger about your life and I know when I first started seeing a counselor, I felt like I was under a microscope and I hated that feeling more than anything. Counseling is supposed to be a place where you can feel safe and I hope we can build trust and an understanding that my office is a place without judgment. Seeking counseling for any reason does not mean that you are broken or something is wrong with you, but rather that guidance is needed in the next steps.

Are you struggling with negative feelings (sadness, anxiety, fear) and want to change that? Are you experiencing big changes in your life and feeling a little lost? Schedule an intake today and see what we can accomplish together. I bring to my sessions a comfortable space with positive energy, a willingness to listen to you and to help you achieve your goals. I always strive for active listening, empathy, and genuineness and can utilize many techniques.

Two words: life happens! Therapy helps us live more purposeful, self-aware lives. There is nothing sweeter, to me, than healing trauma and breaking chains. Trauma seeps through many aspects of our lives, and if we're not careful, can drastically alter our response to the world around us. It is important to move toward existing in the world the way we choose to exist, not what's projected onto us. Also, life happens in the context of relationships; therefore, couples therapy sets my soul ablaze. Couples seeking to grow or overcome obstacles is incredibly intimate work. I am honored to walk alongside and help heal your covenant.

I am a bilingual (English / Spanish) Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in helping people struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, addiction, and other unpleasant cognitive or emotional states. Lately, I have focussed more on the somatic manifestations of anxiety and chronic stress in the body.

Trauma impacts our ability to foster and maintain relationships. It frequently impacts us in the domains of safety, trust, esteem, intimacy, and power & control. Resolving trauma through processing leads to the ability to live a more fulfilled life, which is my primary goal in therapy. I believe that we have the ability to choose how to resolve our own problems and can make our own decisions with the assistance of an empathetic facilitator. I also believe that self-awareness is key to developing purpose, direction, and motivation to change, and my approach will provide you with methods to solve problems utilizing your own strengths.

I enjoy working with young people and adults as they move along their paths of self-discovery and become the best version of themselves. Throughout the life journey, challenges are presented which offer each us to opportunity to grow. In the process of growth, we contend with uncertainty and often experience discomfort. A variety of therapeutic tools such as eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and action methods can be utilized in order that adults and adolescents, can be supported as they navigate the unknown paths related to past events, current challenges and future desires.

I am currently accepting new clients. I provide individual therapy for late adolescents and adults with a wide range of backgrounds. I have specialized experience working with depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, grief, expats, crisis and life transitions. I am certified in TEAM-CBT for the specific treatment of depression and anxiety. However, I also integrate a Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approach to help you recognize your existing strengths and feel empowered to use them. My hope is to foster an authentic therapeutic environment to meet the needs of my clients.

When old ways no longer serve you and "that feeling" just lingers, it's time for a change. With a small ounce of courage and a burning desire, you can overcome challenges and take back control of your life. I believe you harness the power to heal from old wounds, develop healthy relationships, and grow into the person you aspire to be. My goal is to help you unlock your inner strengths, visions, and interests by helping you explore ways to transform your thought patterns into healthier, more functional patterns.

As your therapist, I hope to facilitate greater self-awareness through your life experiences that lead to increased confidence, self-esteem, independence, overall health, and the capacity to effectively navigate the complex challenges of life. I love working with those who are truly ready to dig in and explore who they are; ready to put in the work necessary to make lasting changes in their life. My approach will provide you with methods to solve problems, utilizing your own strengths and respecting who you are as an individual.

I believe that every client has the tools and knowledge necessary to improve their lives. This knowledge becomes hidden by the stress and responsibilities we face on a daily basis. My role as a therapist is to help you uncover those tools in order for you to live a more fulfilling life. If your family is facing a difficult challenge, if you need a different perspective on a situation, or if you are at a loss of what to do with your teen's behavior, I would be honored to help you throughout the process of positive change.