Therapists in Tyler, TX

Everyone experiences life differently and from their experiences, gain strengths. My goal is to help build on your strengths along your mental wellness journey . I work with high-conflict couples, individuals, adolescents, and families. The focus of my practice is relational wellness, anger management issues, couple conflict, affair recovery/infidelity, PTSD, anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, OCD and addictions. I have an integrative therapeutic approach that includes Client Centered, Solution Focused, Emotionally Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with high conflict issues.

You are tired of telling people you are "fine, okay, good" when you really aren't. Maybe you can't find the words to describe what you are feeling or maybe you don't think anyone will understand. You may even struggle with putting your finger on when things started to unravel or remembering a time you didn't feel this way. Are you ready to stop putting the needs of everyone else above your own and move to the front of the line? Let me join you in your journey toward self-compassion, self-acceptance, and most importantly, self-love. It's time to focus on you!

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 opened my practice-Aging Resources and Counseling because I saw a need for guidance, resources, and counseling for those experiencing life changing diseases that affect individuals, families, and caregivers. Aging Resources & Counseling specializes in assisting individuals, families and caregivers with resources and counseling to help them navigate the aging journey when the path becomes difficult.

Offering EMDR intensive sessions for post traumatic stress disorder. I see you and I want you to know that you are not alone. We all have negative experiences that bring us down but the truth is we don't have to stay there. The inner pain and struggles that you experience do not make you any less worthy of living a good life. Don't let your past have a hold on you. You are stronger than you think and hold the power within yourself to overcome any situation.

I have worked for 14 years in the mental health field, during this time, I have learned how to help individuals that struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Life has its challenges. I am here to help you if you are feeling stuck. Whether you are struggling with grief, loss, depression, anxiety, marital problems, ADD, or other issues, I can help you. I can be an extra set of ears for you and I believe that therapy can be just the right thing for many people for a season. I am here to help you become the person you want to be. You don't have to be stuck any more. I encourage you to make the first step toward a better life. I am here for you.

To say "things aren't always easy" is often an understatement. Sometimes things are more than hard, and may have been piling up for a while. Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, grief, or changes in life, I'm here to help. I've worked with children, teens and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where they work to sort out their struggles. I have seen the damage trauma can do to relationships, but have also seen the power in connecting with others.

Coming to counseling is one of the bravest things anyone can do, as it requires emotional strength, humility, and determination to make changes in areas that you may be experiencing some frustration. I consider it a great privilege to come alongside others as they navigate through difficult circumstances, and learn how to get from where they currently are, to where they want to be. I am honored to be a part of their journey of self-discovery, as well as the discovery of truth in their lives.

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.

As human beings we seek to be heard, understood, and validated. Those are intensified when you face challenges, conflicts with relationships or employment, and obstacles that facing alone seem too daunting. During trying times it is all to easy to lose hope in things getting better. We find ourselves feeling helpless but most importantly difficult times test our faith. The goal of counseling is to regain hope, rebuild your faith, and obtain the tools necessary to face life's challenges with strength and confidence.

As a therapist, I enjoy making sincere connections with my clients and I hope to create a compassionate space where each person knows that they are heard and understood. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I am passionate about helping clients address trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-worth, parenting, and spirituality. I use a Person-Centered approach, REBT, somatic awareness and neurobiology to help clients get unstuck and create new, more helpful patterns.

Trauma can make it feel like there’s a constant rain cloud following you around, impacting your relationships, sleep, work, and outlook on life. You might feel like you're on a never ending roller coaster and it can be scary to take that first step in meeting someone new to help you find sunnier days and a way off that never ending roller coaster - there is hope. I believe in teamwork and genuine human connection as an essential part of counseling. I hope you’ll take a moment to connect by giving me a call or sending me an email to see how we can work together to find sunnier days.

I don't know how much longer I can go on like this. Something has to change. These are things you may find that you have said or have been thinking lately. What do you want to change? How will you change it? Do I have what it takes to change it? It seems like others are able to spit out answers to these questions at ease. For you, these questions are the center of your distress. You’re snappy, mentally and physically drained, and you feel misunderstood. You feel you’ve lost yourself and just can't get back going. You don't want to give up but things have got to get better.

I am deeply committed to establishing a strong and therapeutic connection with each of my clients, and this commitment is born from my experiences working with individuals facing various challenges. Whether it's during moments of crisis or periods of relative calm, having a dedicated advocate by your side is invaluable. I firmly believe that counseling offers a safe space for equipping individuals with the tools they need to engage with life in a more positive and constructive manner. Anyone seeking counseling can become better prepared to navigate life's complexities.

If you’re like me, you know what the right thing is. After all, you’re the expert on you. But that’s just the problem, isn’t it? You know the right thing, you know what’s true, and yet still you struggle with self-criticism and doubt. You know you can’t be perfect, and yet you feel shame for not being enough. And you don’t know how to reconcile what you know with what you feel. Truthfully, this is a common problem. But just because it’s common, doesn’t mean you have to go along with it.

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.

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.

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.