Therapists in Ponder, TX

Traditional talk therapy doesn't always give us the results we want, especially when working with trauma. I work best with clients who prefer a direct approach and have been trying to heal from trauma for a prolonged period of time without a lot of results. I found that spirituality is an important part of the trauma healing process. To me, spirituality looks like connecting with nature and the earth and expands beyond the traditional perspectives. Trauma often comes with addictions and I do not take the abstinence-only perspective on addiction and tend to emphasize harm reduction as an alternative.

We are a GROUP practice of psychiatrists and counselors with the goal of being (1) easily accessible, (2) affordable, and (3) profoundly competent. Our psychiatrists and therapists are accepting new clients and we can typically provide new patient appointments in a matter of hours, not weeks or months. Our team is made up of Harvard students, college professors, international speakers, and advanced trained fully licensed practitioners. We offer a profoundly talented team with over 150+ years of combined experience, without losing a single ounce of individualized compassion, care, and genuine love for what we do every day.

I believe that validation is key to creating a foundation from which to begin recovering from mental health challenges. If you do not feel validated, you will continue to suffer, often times in silence. I also believe in being my true authentic self with my clients in hopes that this will inspire them to do the same. The important thing for me is that I can meet you where you are and empower you to start making the changes you would like to see. “The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.” – Carl Rogers, On Becoming a Person

Hello! I'm Kailee and my passion for mental health work stems from my own experiences within the field. A social worker once saved me and it ignited a fire within my soul to help others who struggle with trauma, women's issues, or suicidal ideation. I am an Air Force veteran, and I am passionate about helping fellow veterans, military members, and first responders. I also work with perinatal mood & anxiety disorders. I use an eclectic approach to helping my clients as I believe there is no "one size fits all" for everyone. I strongly believe that you have the answers, sometimes you just need help finding them!

Telehealth sessions available in all of Texas and in Washington and In-office sessions in Dallas, TX. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and adult who have been victims of crime. I also assist with divorce issues, issues related to parental use of drugs and alcohol, and I offer parental guidance. With adults and adolescents, I also offer counseling on addiction, depression, anxiety, divorce, and mental health concerns.

Have you ever looked at your reflection and wondered who you are? Do you ever feel lost or wonder where you are headed? Confession- I have. I realized later in life that my calling was to become a therapist. Long before returning to college, I received on-the-job training through my own experiences as a mother, wife, friend, and as an individual struggling with depression and anxiety. These experiences helped prepare me for my role as a therapist. Just like my clients, I looked for a therapist to talk to, one who would listen and be able to understand where I was coming from.

Hi! I'm Brittany and I strive to foster a therapeutic environment that is safe, engaging, and genuine. I believe people have the ability to change and grow with the right support and environment. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents who need support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles, victims of crime, trauma and daily stressors. I also have a particular passion for working with youth and families on the journey of fostering and adoption.

I serve adolescents and adults struggling with long-term addiction recovery maintenance, anxiety, depression, marital conflict, grief, boundaries, and family of origin issues. I am working toward specialization in the treatment of multiple addictions, namely the presence of substance use disorders and process addiction deeply rooted in attachment-related struggles and complex trauma.

I work with clients who feel trapped, stagnant, frustrated, and fearful in their current circumstances. If you are looking for relief from a painful and frustrating relationship or situation, I can help you identify barriers keeping you from transitioning into your best possible life.

Ideally, we want to be and insightful, genuine, and clear voice for you in you or your child's life. It's our mission to provide "clarity in counseling." That means we want you to be able to speak to us about what you need from your counseling relationship. We want it to be a collaborative relationship that had clear goals and recommendations. We don't want to just "see you next week" if you don't need to come as it's our job for you or your child to not need counseling and we want to collaborate on a plan to get you there.

Deciding to seek professional help through counseling can be an extremely difficult one to make. Finding the right counselor that fits your needs and personality can often be just as daunting. I strive to cultivate & nurture a collaborative effort with my clients while incorporating a combination of therapeutic techniques individualized toward each client's unique life experiences and goals for therapy.

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.

Welcome! I'm Samantha. My heart for mental health comes from my desire to help people struggling with daily life in ways they don’t see other people struggling. Everyone has their own roadblocks and it can feel very defeating to see everyone around you holding things together so well when it feels like you are not. My passion is in working with adolescents and young adults who are looking for a sounding board on how to navigate the seemingly daily new challenges.

Hi, I am Thomas. I specialize in Christian counseling while working with preteens, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and other mental health issues. I believe that true healing comes from the entire family, and therefore I work not just with your adolescent or preteen but with the entire family who may be having difficulty interacting and need help finding the healing they deserve. I received my master’s in professional counseling from Liberty University and have experience working with people of all ages who are having a difficult time and need some trusted help.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. I love working with adults, teenagers, children, and families. I have experience helping patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar, autism and other developmental disabilities, OCD, ADHD, family concerns, parenting stress, career and academic concerns, as well as traumatic experiences. In addition, I have extensive experience in grief therapy during times of loss, such as in a time of death, divorce, and other significant life changes. I also enjoy working on goals of self-improvement, self-awareness, and compassion with my patients.

Hi, my name is Amanda Wentz, and I have been practicing as an LCSW since 2014. My expertise lies mainly in the areas of Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Life Stressors, Work Stressors, Relationship Turmoil, Panic Attacks, and Parenting Skills. The main approaches I utilize when providing treatment are Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused, and Narrative therapies. I believe that together with my expertise as a clinical professional and your expertise in yourself, we can work as a team to help you be the best version of yourself!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual, couples, and marital therapy. Clinically I am interested in unconscious motivations and how they influence our daily lives and relationships. I believe as we begin to process and understand how our past impacts our present, we can work to cultivate awareness, find acceptance, and create meaning in our struggle.

We have a few therapists to choose from. Michelle Blank is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Anxiety, Substance-Abuse, and Trauma. She works with adult individuals that are 18+. She has night and weekend hours available. Eric Rothe specializes in substance abuse and trauma. He works with 18+ individuals. Pat Keaton is bi-lingual in Spanish and English and works with individuals 18+ and couples. Pat specializes in trauma, substance abuse, and life transitions.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, my areas of competence include individual counseling, group counseling, Substance abuse counseling and family and marriage counseling. I am qualified to diagnose but not able to prescribe medications to clients. I believe that clients have the ability to choose how to resolve their own problems and can make their own decisions with my assistance as a facilitator. I believe that clients are responsible for their own behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. As a counselor, I hope to facilitate for my clients actualization of true authentic self.