Family Counseling Therapists in Waco, TX

Feeling stuck in a rut; like you're treading water; like you're caught in an endless repetitious cycle and can't break free? You're not alone! I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families work to get out break away from their current cycles. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in my belief that my client's are the experts in their own lives. I am simply here to help clients find their own emotional freedom & build a healthy foundation.

I am skilled in working with individuals, couples and families who are facing changes in their lives. My job is to help them through life transitions that may cause difficulty. Some of those transitions are happy ones such as premarital counseling or preparation for parenthood. Some of those transitions are not so happy, such as readjustment following an affair or divorce or the death of a loved one.

Marriage and family therapy has been the focus of my training in my schooling and professional career. I use this approach (systems approach) to assist my individual, couple, and family clients. During my career I have had the opportunity to work at a hospital, school, and the court system, which all helped prepare me for private practice. I look forward to helping your family reach their goals in a holistic way.

I'm a relational therapist specializing in treating grief & loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, & parent-child relationships with adolescents & adults. Feeling stuck in a particular area of life such as your relationships, school/work, identity, or emotions? Sometimes we find ourselves repeating old habits that no longer serve us. I often work with individuals experiencing issues around shame and self-worth, who view themselves much harsher than the rest of the world. I offer room to explore these patterns with compassionate curiosity and supportive guidance for you to start trying something different – space for a new narrative.

Have you ever thought – what distinguishes healthy relationships that are able to thrive from unhealthy ones that tend to be full of stress? Is it self-will? Determination? As a couples and family therapist, I believe the one distinguishing factor is "attachment". Attachment is the ability to connect with others. Depending on our ability (or inability) to attach interpersonally, determines the overall satisfaction we experience within our intimate relationships. Also, having been a victim of racism, I opened this practice as a place that people of color can heal from the impact of both blatant and systemic oppression.

I am a LPC specializing in adult depression, codependency, boundaries, trauma and emotions. My favorite definition of mental health says that mental health is the unwavering commitment to reality at all cost. I want to help you be honest with yourself and identify what you're feeling and thinking so that you can process through it, heal, and ultimately, be better equipped for whatever life throws at you.

Your concerns are important to me. My priority is to help you overcome the challenges that you face so that you can achieve the happiness you desire. I provide a safe and confidential environment that will allow you to work through your concerns at your own pace. It will be my privilege to be a part of your growth and healing.

Certified ERP Specialist for OCD, now taking new patients; Accepting TX LMSW for LCSW Clinical Supervision; Accepting LCSW, LPC or LMFT in USA for Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) with International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). As a body-centered CEDS-S, I’m here to guide you in changing your relationship with disordered eating. For anyone ready to address past trauma experiences, I am use an eclectic approach, and may use the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, to examine family of origin trauma, the work of Jan Bergstrom, LMHC, SEP, DARTT, intensely trained by Pia Mellody/The Meadows.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in children, adolescents, individual, and family therapy, in private practice in Rockwall, Texas. I am a graduate of Amberton University and have experience working with children and adults and families . I specialize in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, and I am EMDR trained.

As Soren Kierkegaard says, “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.” I have years of training in forensic psychology and counseling techniques dealing with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and marriage and family counseling . My specialization includes group therapy in areas of intimacy and addiction. I am specialized in dealing with moderate and more serious mental health issues especially anxiety, impulsivity, and depression.

My goal is to help you "get your life back" from mental illness, depression, anxiety, self-improvement, marriage conflict, or difficult children. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

Every individual is unique and has a background of unique life experiences. I desire to help people explore how these experiences have influenced them to help find solutions, renew insight and learn valuable lessons about themselves. Counseling is a journey that once committed to can help people develop into healthier individuals, family members, friends, employees and members of society.

If you are overwhelmed, hurting, frustrated, and stressed it is time for a change. You are in the right place, and have taken a courageous step in seeking help along your healing journey. I am honored to come alongside you as we help you to overcome your past, live more mindfully in your present, and make positive changes for your future. With me you will find a warm, non-judgmental, empathetic environment that helps to breed authenticity, healing, and hope. I believe that counseling is a collaborative process where we will work together to develop a plan unique to your needs to help you work towards balance and achieve your goals.

Let me help you find your way through life's problems. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of counseling experience, I provide comprehensive assessments and counseling services for older youth and adults facing problems at school, at work, or in their personal lives. I have extensive experience treating a broad array of wellness issues, with particular specialties in the areas of Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Marital Conflict, Sexuality, Depression, and Anxiety. Visit my website to submit a new client request form.

New practice serving children 10 and up! I have a passion for children, teens and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders and trauma. I specialize in helping children and young adults in their journey toward empowerment, independence and self discovery. I have a specific insight for children of addicts/alcoholics. I have experience working with diverse populations to include: LGBTQI, children in the foster care system, the elderly, victims of abuse, families and couples. In therapy, I take a person-centered approach to healing that focuses on the client as the expert in their own life.

My name is Dr. Colby Walters. I received a BA from Baylor University in psychology, with a minor in sociology, and a MS with a specialization in Marital, Couple, and Family Therapy. Along with this degree, I also obtained post-baccalaureate certificates in Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Service and Contemporary Theory in Couple and Family Systems. In 2017, I completed my PhD in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior. I am an active member of the counseling honor society, Chi Sigma Iota, Chi Upsilon Chapter as well as a member of the Capella University Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Board.

As someone who has struggled with mental health and received support from countless loving individuals over the years, it is always my mission to extend the same level of compassion and care to my clients. I believe that therapy provides a space for individuals, couples, and families to share their experiences and pain, and find ways to transform darkness into light. My clinical interests include — but are not limited to– working with adolescents and adults in marginalized populations, such as ethnic/racial minorities, LGBTQIA+ identified, low socioeconomic status, and individuals with legal system involvement.

Hello! My name is Allison, and I am a licensed professional counselor Supervisor in Texas with over 10 years of experience working as a counselor in various settings. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma and abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), family conflicts, self-harm, PTSD, career challenges and personality awareness.

I am thankful and encouraged that you have started exploring therapy. I acknowledge this first brave step. I don’t believe therapy is a “one size fits all,” and place high priority on working to find a treatment model that best fits your goals and needs. Whether you are seeking therapy to heal from a history of or recent trauma, learn healthy coping skills, process grief, identify patterns of negative thinking and behavior, improve family dynamics or find new parenting strategies, we can find a treatment plan that uniquely suits you.

I offer counseling for depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts/self-harm, grief and loss, life transition, hospice and aging/elderly transition. I strive to restore and rebuild couple and family relationships with effective communication skills. I offer powerful, yet affordable, individual, couple and family sessions; and group sessions that facilitate self-acceptance, relationship enhancement, improved communication and peace in your life. If your goal in life is to be the best person you can be today and an even better person tomorrow; I am Your Therapist. LIFE is the Journey, You determine the destinations; I Get You There.