Family Systems Therapists in Tyler, TX

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.

We all need someone to hear our story, to respect our tears, and to help us be courageous as we walk the path toward healing. I stay present through your pain, hurt, and discovery. Trauma, doubt, and fear can easily consume our thoughts, and provoke emotional distress and a sense of loss. Beginning the processing step can feel scary, but it certainly doesn't have to be a journey you take alone. I am here, ready to hear your story and help you navigate these feelings and reconnect you with your authentic self. I work with teens, adults, families and couples. Let me know how I can help.

I believe a strong therapeutic relationship in the counseling room is the beginning for clients who are wanting to explore living their best life. My passion for working with clients stems from my own past life experiences. I am a “seasoned person” who believes all people deserve to be heard. I am honored to give my clients the space to explore their unique voice. My goal is to create a supportive and safe space where clients can explore topics like change, trauma, grief, anxiety, or depression.

Working from an attachment view point, I strive to provide nurturing and consistent care. I look at how the functioning of family system and caregivers shapes thought patterns, self-images, and behaviors. Through DBT, I explore how behaviors are shaped through attachments to caregivers as well as current relationships.

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.

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.

Choosing counseling can be a monumental step in life's journey. I consider it a privilege to come along side you as you are seeking insight, growth and change. I enjoy working with women via phone therapy. My approach to counseling involves consideration of the whole person. Your mind, your body and your spirit. I utilize several counseling theories - Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Emotion-Focused among others. Mostly though, I focus on meeting you where you are and without judgment so that you can experience the growth you desire.

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.

Dr. Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla is an advanced practitioner with a Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Case Manager, and Certified Wellness Coach in the State of Texas.

Becoming a parent often brings up a wide range of emotions. Sometimes it is the long awaited reward after battling with infertility, or bearing the grief of miscarriage and loss. Sometimes it is the excitement of adding to a growing family. Sometimes it is the fear of reliving physical, emotional, or mental strain and hardship. Sometimes it is grappling with the societal and cultural expectations of parenting. The experiences that arise for parents during conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting deserve time and space for specialized care and attention. This specialized care is what I offer in support of your goals.

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 believe a good counselor works their way out of a job...one client at a time. We all get "stuck" in life from time to time. My goal is to provide you with knowledge, tools, guidance, and support so that you can get "unstuck" and move on. Therapy is not magic...but it works. If you are struggling with emotional, behavioral, or relational problems I would like the opportunity to visit with you to see if I can help.

Are you a Christian man looking to live the abundant life? Do you want to be free from the shame, anger, anxiety, and depression that is holding you back? Is pornography, relationship-distress, loneliness, or sexual performance robbing you of freedom and joy? Do you have a son or husband who you are hoping to receive Christian counseling in any of these areas? Perhaps one or more of these apply to you or someone you love but you are struggling to find the time to schedule an appointment. If you need an appointment outside the regular business hours, keep reading.

Life can be more challenging than you expect, and sometimes you need help in moving forward. In those times, you need someone who understands you and can coach you in finding a healthy way to manage what life throws at you. A good therapist is like a fellow traveler who is able to help you make sense of life and relationships. In many life situations, a supportive counselor who understands how challenging life is can be a helpful part of your journey.

The mission of my professional life is to change and improve the quality of people's lives so that they will get more satisfaction from their personal, family and work relationships. My education and years of experience help me to form a therapeutic alliance with clients, find solutions and build strengths to maintain the personal growth they achieve. I believe that treating anxiety, depression and trauma is a collaborative process that is achieved by a variety of best practice techniques based on both science and common sense.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your feelings? Maybe you often feel anxious and overthink situations? You want to feel more at peace in your life and around others. Or maybe you feel like you are never perfect enough, despite your best efforts? Constant worry about what others think of you keeps you up at night. Do you stay really busy to avoid your feelings of inadequacy or sadness? Does self-doubt creep into your mind in spite of trying to build confidence within yourself? If this resonates with you, I get it.

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