Schema Therapy in Hamilton, TX

I have been a practicing psychotherapist for more than thirty years and work with couples, families, and individuals 18 years old and up. My areas of specialty are addiction, alcohol use, anxiety, anger management, behavioral issues, and many more. I use various modalities: Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Existential, Exposure Response Prevention, Schema Therapy, Interpersonal, Marital, and Family Therapy. At times this can appear to be difficult, but it is much more difficult to avoid our problems.

Feeling anxious? Is life overwhelming & you have tried seeking answers only to experience frustration? Maybe you're feeling discouraged or depressed and it's difficult to manage even the smallest details of your day. Whatever your unique situation, you've come to a point in which you realize things need to change. I am currently accepting new patients and LPC Associates seeking supervision toward LPC licensure.

I primarily work with clients within queer community, especially trans folks, and lifestyles such as kink, polyamory, or sex work. My hope is to provide a safe space (and a sliding scale!) where you don't have to spend your time in therapy educating your therapist on the concepts that are everyday within your own life. I love work around emotional regulation, communication and conflict resolution, with individuals and with multiple people within a relationship, to help develop healthier coping mechanisms, processing techniques, and self-acceptance/self-care methods to improve feelings of empowerment, security, and life satisfaction.

If you're looking for lasting change, more fulfilling relationships, and meaningful connection, then let's begin. Whatever brings you to therapy, there is hope. Together we will observe how the events in your life have formed deep rooted beliefs about how the world will respond to you. I believe that change happens in the context of relationships. Our therapeutic relationship will work to ease your distress and equip you towards transformation. We haven't been promised not to experience pain in this life, but I believe we are not meant to experience it alone.

I provide counseling for neurodivergent and atypical adolescents and adults. I am a certified ADHD provider. I don’t believe in one size fits all. I’m an open-minded and compassionate therapist ready to start where you are. As an ally, I am there to support the client so that they can learn strong coping skills. My work is trauma-informed. Anything from anxiety, depression, trauma or discomfort due to life transitions and difficult relationships will be a focus, and we can uncover what needs to be addressed with greater understanding so that we can face things head on with the tools you will learn.

The best therapy is a playful blend of science and relationship. My approach is transparent and direct, getting to the heart of the matter quickly. I use lots of neuroscience to help educate my clients about why and how we should communicate in relationships. My style is unique because I will use lots of humor to encourage us as we navigate each painful spot in your life. The end goal of my treatment is practical as well as compassionate - helping you become more present with others as well as with yourself. I see our work together as the beginning of a transformative process, a collaboration to create meaningful change.

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.

Anxiety is annoying. Depression is annoying. It doesn't have to be. Trauma is overwhelming. You can learn to lessen and live with these struggles. Take control. The power is in your hands. It's a journey... or any other cliche saying that works in therapy. It's all welcome here. I work with clients diagnosed with a variety of mental health disorders including psychosis, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. I specialize in military and military family struggles. I also have experience working with law enforcement and other first responders.

You may have been a pro at "white knuckling" through all the chaos life threw your way, but now find yourself feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and unable to express or control your emotions. Maybe you never thought you would "need" therapy, but now you find yourself searching for help, unsure where to start, and let's be real, most of our therapy profiles seem the same. I get how overwhelming this is, but it doesn't have to be. I'll meet you where you're at, whether you need to ease into this therapy process or you want to cut straight to the source of whatever is disturbing you.

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

I believe that a collaborative approach between therapist and client is most effective. My intention is to empower my clients to put the pieces together to help solve the mysteries of their inner world. I truly believe that my clients can find their truth and move towards mental wellness. I use an integrated approach to treatment utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family System, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy. I also believe in equipping my clients with coping skills to practice between sessions.

If you’re struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, your relationships, or are just feeling stressed and overwhelmed… I can understand that! It can be really hard to be a human being, especially in the last few years. If you’re looking for support with these kinds of issues, you’ve come to the right place. I help adults struggling with issues related to mood and emotions, low self-esteem, relationships, stress, and other difficulties to find greater ease, wellbeing and fulfillment using research-supported approaches to therapy.

Mary works with individuals and couples to address attachment and emotional enmeshment, performance anxiety, moral injury and religious trauma, personality dynamics, and systems that cause people to feel stuck in life and relationships. Using an eclectic, psychodynamic approach to postmodern and constructivist theories, clients can expect to find meaning in problem solving and strengthen interpersonal relationships outside of therapy. In doing so, Mary integrates humor and everyday language in evidence-based therapies to educate clients along the way.

Joseph Campbell said, "The effect of a successful journey of the hero is the unlocking and release of the flow of life into the body of the world." Your problems are uniquely yours, and my approach engages that uniqueness with the proposition of pragmatic change based on evidence-based approaches. Counseling is a hero's journey which begins with a desire for a better life, and a subtle voice inside calling for change! I am here to help with that journey, and working to overcome the challenges that are the roadblocks to a better life. Visit my website inspirethought.org and checkout the SERO Boost podcast with me.

Stuck in a cycle? Feel like you have tried counseling and see no improvement in your life or mood? Do you find yourself not being able to tell the difference between reality and your own distorted thinking? Let’s try something different! My name is Rafael and I want the opportunity to help you learn to challenge your thoughts and distorted thinking. I want to provide you with more than just a person to vent to. I want to help you learn how to think rationally, develop healthy coping skills, and effectively and assertively communicate needs to the people in your life.

Therapy offers a chance to learn new ways to cope with emotionally charged life challenges & process the things in life that keep us stuck. In our sessions, I'll help you identify & challenge self-defeating patterns that leave you stuck, unsatisfied, & less than your best. We'll develop a plan based on your needs & what you want out of therapy. I offer a supportive, nonjudgemental space for you to reflect, process, & grow. My approach is strength based, interactive, & collaborative, & I believe that authenticity, respect, & a sense of humor all contribute to a strong therapeutic relationship.

Finding a therapist who feels like the right fit for you can be hard. And to add an extra layer of difficulty, you’re often trying to find a therapist when life is already hard enough. I enjoy providing therapy for teenagers and young adults experiencing: 1) grief and loss, 2) stress associated with major life changes, and 3) anxiety related to perfectionism or performance. While I am best trained to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I usually integrate CBT with other types of therapy based on my clients' needs!

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.

Feeling stuck? Frustrated? Like a burden? Struggling to stay focused? You don't have to do this alone! I see individuals 18+ in their search for balance with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, adjustment disorders (starting college, to getting out of prison, to retirement), anger, and much more. A large focus of my experience has been around those in jobs/situations with stigma that is high around mental health, and high stress (military/ veterans, first responders, flight crews, frontline medical personnel). Let's break the stigma that asking for help is weakness!