Alcohol Use Therapists in Tyler, TX

* AVAILABLE EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS* The life you envisioned for yourself is not the life that you are living. You feel anxious at work/school, and you are struggling with finding your meaning in life. You wake up in the middle of the night with anxiety that life is "passing you by," or you struggle to find your own meaning in your life instead of living the life that others want. When you come home from work you watch TV or game until you fall asleep.

I have over 20 years of experience. My specialities include intensive one on one therapy, trauma and family and marriage counseling. I work with children, adolescents and adults. I am a Clinical Social Work Supervisor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I address addiction, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, sleep, sports, and weight loss management. I teach coping skills, communication skills, healthy relationships, positive mindset & help motivate clients to make change. I have a certification in PTSD and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. I use CBT to assist clients in meeting their needs and goals.

Life is full of challenges and opportunities to grow. When we feel safe and secure enough to be honest with ourselves and others about what we are experiencing and what we truly value, we are more likely to be able to overcome challenges and live a more fulfilling and peaceful life. Most of us want authentic meaningful relationships, to embrace all that life has to offer, to be able to manage and learn from mistakes and difficult times, and to live a life that we can one day look back on and feel content and proud. However, often we find ourselves feeling stuck or lost along that journey and in need of some support and connection.

Life can be tough, and many of us are taught from an early age to face life with toughness - to just grin and bear it. But going through life without meaningful support can be, at times, unbearable.

I believe that we all have the right to be mentally, spiritually and emotionally healthy. I love having a part in impacting the lives of others, and providing hope and support during life’s challenges--big or small.

I have spent my career devoted helping the impoverished and providing mental health services to those in need. My Moto has always been, " To him that much is Given, much is Required.

Do you find yourself in the middle of what seems like an unsolvable conflict? Sometimes, we all need a road map to find our way back home to ourselves and each other. Secure connections with those you love are possible. Let me help you reconnect, repair from deep wounds and find peace.

I have a desire to develop a strong, therapeutic, relational alliance with all of my clients. This desire comes from working with people and the struggles they face. Whether it is during a time of crisis or a relative time of ease, it's nice to have someone who is fighting for you. I believe counseling provides a safe environment to give new tools to interact with life in a more healthy way. Any person seeking counseling can be better equipped to face life with all its demands.

Please refer to my website for much more information: www.wellspringtyler.com

Seeking help for life’s struggles is not an easy task especially when it requires our emotional exposure. I believe it takes a very courageous person to seek help and be vulnerable. If this is you, I want to congratulate you! I consider it an honor and a big privilege to walk beside my clients who are facing hardships in life. I believe therapy can be extremely helpful when the client is approached with welcoming, comforting and the nonjudgmental heart of a therapist.

Using a Person-Centered/Cognitive-Behavioral therapeutic approach, I have a passion for helping adults nurture wellness through the mind, body, and spirit. I work alongside clients to identify core beliefs and automatic thoughts that influence emotions and behaviors. Clients learn how to recognize their strengths and resources while vocalizing their worth.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor - Intern. I received my Master's degree from Liberty University and my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis.

The decision to reach out for counseling can be one of the most important and helpful things you can do for your mental health and wellbeing. The process can be frightening and uncomfortable. Sometimes we have to take a step outside of our comfort zones and try something new. One of my professional goals is to help build a calm environment and strong therapeutic relationship conducive to meaningful change.

I believe that everyone goes through seasons in life. Some seasons may face more challenges and transitions than others. My goal is to work collaboratively with clients in a season of growth, hope, and new beginnings.

I adhere to the belief that there is a close relationship of mind, body, and spirit, and that optimal health care involves consideration of all three. I am a state-licensed therapist LCSW-S/LCDC in my professional discipline. In addition to maintaining these clinical standards, I will also help clients build upon their faith resources when appropriate. Clinical services are available to people of all faith traditions and to those who do not claim a religious identity. I provide services to many in the community who would otherwise not be able to afford counseling.

I am an experienced therapist with a genuine heart and passion for helping individuals and couples find their “Happy place!

With over a decade of experience treating individuals,couples and families in community mental health, non-profits, military bases, psychiatric hospitals and private practice, you can be assured that your mental health issues will be empathically and skillfully treated and resolved.

My goal is to help my clients find health and healing through introspection and understanding of their history and making active change in their lives.