Trauma Focused Therapists in Sugar Land, TX

Are you struggling with unexplained sadness, feeling hopeless, helpless, irritable or just angry? Are you or your child feeling anxious, fearful, worried, have experienced trauma or have difficulty adjusting to a change?. Do you have relationship problems with your child or can't get along with others? If you cannot keep up with your job because your preschooler's conducts. I am available to assist you in developing greater self awareness and work in collaboration to overcome your challenges.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Texas. I have a MSSW, Master of Science in Social Work, Degree, Bachelor's of Social work and a Bachelor's of Arts in Theatre and Dance from the University of Texas at Austin. I have extensive experience with children and adolescents. My experience and training also includes working with couples, families, individuals, adults, children, and adolescents on a wide variety of interpersonal and mental heath problems.

I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples learn to identify their strengths and to better understand themselves in order to reach their full potential and live their best lives. My approach is eclectic in that I implement a variety of therapeutic strategies to best fit each client on an individual level. I provide counseling services to a wide range of clients and families by guiding, empowering, assisting and supporting them through abusive and traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and women’s issues.

My mission is to provide hope to my clients by addressing recovery from a holistic stand point. Recovery is defined as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential. I am dedicated to helping my clients resolve their issues in life to help them live to their full potential. I counsel clients to help them in understanding and overcoming personal, social, and behavioral problems. I work with adults, adolescents, and young children.

I specialize in treating symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression in children, adolescents, and adults. I am also trained to assist parents deal with behavioral problems such as acting out, disrespect, hyperactivity/attention-deficits, lack of focus/motivation, and non-compliance. My approach is very strengths-based and person-centered with a strong emphasis on adjusting the environment for optimal mental health and family functioning. My practice is on the southwest side near the intersection of Houston / Sugar Land / Stafford / Missouri City.

For 20 years, I have helped children and their families cope with bad things that sometimes happen in a child's life. This includes abuse, divorce, school issues, loss of a loved one, or low self-esteem. I understand the ripple effects that these can have on family members and how hard it is to watch your child struggle. I use a neuroscience-informed approach to create a safe environment for clients to release the emotional pain in a way that makes the most effective use of your time.

My approach to therapy is based on each individual’s inner strength and resources, and resiliency to every day stress and adversities that life tends to present. I focus on practical applications drawn from various theories as a means to provide each individual the most meaningful treatment for healing and change. One of the most empowering and healing methods I use in my psychotherapy is creating a caring, collaborative relationship built on mutual trust and respect, providing a safe environment free from judgment, and support through active listening and empathy.

You feel overwhelmed and anxious, your heart starts to race out of nowhere, but you don’t know why or when it’s going to stop. You feel like a prisoner to your own mind, wrestling with the memories of difficult things from the past, and just trying to survive the day to day. You are ready for things to be different. Life is changing fast. You are not the same as you used to be. You aren’t exactly sure where you are headed, but you know you are ready for a new goal and a new direction.

Our mission is to provide exceptional counseling services by being respectful of your counseling needs, responsible for your treatment plan, and reliable and available throughout your time with us. We are committed to the therapeutic process, competent about our approach, and compassionate about the individuals we help.

Do you feel stuck, trapped, or defined by your past, negative beliefs, challenging emotions, or life's difficulties? And are you ready to start the transformation process of breaking free from them by the renewal of your mind?

You deserve to live your desired quality of life, and I am here to help you work towards the healthiest and happiest version of you! I counsel clients to aid them in understanding and overcoming personal, social, and behavioral problems. Throughout your healing and journey, we will work together to help you accomplish your goals, building a more satisfying and meaningful life. I provide services for adult clients, and specialize in Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Grief and Loss, and Life Purpose Issues

Relationships are the heartbeats of our lives. When there are problems relating to others in the family and socially it can impact every area of an individual's life. For these unique issues, there are several different types of therapy in which our therapists have specialized training, to heal a client's unique needs. Our specially trained therapists help clients to acquire the skills necessary to encourage lasting change and deeper self-understanding. Utilizing a trust-based approach, we assist individuals and families to identify the causes of their distress and to become more self-aware. We provide services across the lifespan.

You are ready to learn new mind-body skills to overcome anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain. You are tired of living in “survival mode” and feeling stuck in the past, afraid of the future, and disconnected from what you value most in the present moment. Instead, you want to feel empowered to make changes that bring you into greater balance, health, and authenticity. You want to move beyond core wounds to core values.

As social beings, we thrive when we have adequate emotional support. Through a mix of Strengths-based approaches and Solution Focused techniques I aim to provide my clients with a space free of judgment and full of compassion. I love helping others improve their self-awareness, work towards acceptance and take back control of their lives. I love getting to know my clients and collaborating with them as we explore goals for treatment. This is influenced by my passion to help others discover their best selves and create their own version of happiness.

Life can be quite challenging. There are times when we feel like we’re all alone on this journey. I am a counselor who is passionate about partnering with clients to provide tools that will help them overcome those challenges. We are all in this game of life together. I provide a safe place to talk about your thoughts and feelings regarding issues such as grief, anxiety, and depression freely without fear of judgment while maintaining respect for all cultures.

I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals who have experienced or are experiencing trauma and abuse. I also see individuals who are suffering from, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts .

Is anxiety and or depression stealing your joy, zapping your strength, energy and causing you feelings of hopelessness and helplessness? Are you weighed down at the onset of dawn, unmotivated to get out of bed? Are you finding activities of daily living daunting, thereby, foregoing self-care? Have you lost interest in leisure, especially in those things you once had passion for? Do you often isolate yourself from people and or avoiding relationships? Have you lost the zeal to go on living? If your answer is yes to all or any of these questions, you may be needing help with anxiety, depression trauma, or suicidal feelings.

Difficult roads often lead to a beautiful destination! Whether you are looking to learn how to better manage stress, anxiety, resolve family conflict, heal trauma, grief/loss, manage substance use disorder, or a mood disorder, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Each person is on a unique life journey. I look forward to learning where you are in your journey and help you uncover your true potential. Allow me to help you transition from feeling stuck to living a life on purpose.

Ms. Lawrence is passionate in her work with clients working to heal their past and achieve healthy relationships. Specializing in trauma resolution with clients across the lifespan, her experience as a military service member provides a unique connection with Veterans and military families. Extensive training in EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, Radically Open DBT, and LENS Neurofeedback offers an extensive variety of strategies to process trauma and regulate difficult emotions. These evidence-based modalities will assist clients struggling with Traumatic Brain Injury, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self harm.