Schema Therapy in Comanche, TX

I strive to provide a warm, supportive environment for individuals and families to work through the challenges of everyday life. Together, we will work collaboratively to identify specific barriers that prevent you from thriving and then build the personal skills needed to live a more fulfilling life.

I have more than 20 years of experience working in various settings, including working with adults, children, adolescents, persons with disabilities and hospice patients. My style is direct and empowering, customizing treatment to meet individual needs and utilizing a strength approach. I like to have a focus in therapy and bring it to an end when we’ve achieved your goals. You can become confident in your ability to manage stress. While developing effective coping skills and improving your relationships. Working toward empowering you, to embrace your life.

A new perspective to old problems can make a huge difference and I love being able to help someone approach a problem in a new way.

At times we all struggle with life changes such as job change or loss, the ending of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, parent-child conflict, or family-marital conflict. These changes can cause feelings of sadness, depression or anxiety. I look forward to working with clients who are seeking help with navigating life's ups and downs.

NEW Clients Needed! I work with clients with all types of needs. I have a focus in mental health and substance abuse. I also love to work with dual-diagnosis clients that present with two or more psychiatric diagnosis, mental health with substance abuse, or anything in between. Your needs can include: Behavior modification; emotional regulation; treatment of anxiety and depression; completing your functions in every day life; if you struggle with grief, aging, end of life; adolescents; young adults; and children. I am here to help you identify your goals and tailor my treatment to fit your goal-specific needs.

My name is Shonda Phillips-Young I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I obtained my bachelor's degree in Social Work from Texas A&M University-Central Texas in 2016. I then went to Texas State University and received a master's degree in Social Work in 2017. I have worked in mental health since 2019; before that, I worked in long-term care.

I specialize in work with the LGBTQIA+ community, those seeking secular (non-faith based) therapy and people facing interpersonal conflicts. That said, I put a high value on diversity and do not limit my practice to specific communities amongst the age 18+ population. I have also worked extensively with clients in rural Appalachia and Veterans. I work with clients experiencing a range of issues including interpersonal problems, sexuality conflict, stress, social anxiety, gender dysphoria, infidelity, divorce/breakups, transitional life events and women’s empowerment.

Geeks, by traditional definition, are passionate about anthologies and characters from a variety of fictional, fantasy, and virtual formats that are sometimes niche or unpopular, creating feelings of relatedness towards avatar experiences in an often lonely life. . However, with the rise of popular media over the past several years, (e.g. Big Bang Theory, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Marvel’s Avengers, Anime, etc.) self-identification as a “geek” or “nerd” has become more mainstream. We practice this type of therapy and welcome you to come and grow through the practice of Geek Therapy