Therapists in 78681

My ideal client is mostly likely a professional in their early 20s to 70's. I may also work with teens ages 13 and up. My ideal client struggles with adjustment difficulties, family/relational issues, issues at school (middle school through college), parenting challenges, life transitions, depression, or anxiety. My ideal client is seeking unconditional acceptance, empathy, and understanding, and needs a therapist to meet them where they are and be nonjudgmental. My ideal client sees me as a partner with them on their journey toward optimal mental health, whatever that looks like for them.

Counselors Of Texas/Side by Side Wellness Center is one of the largest private counseling groups in Central Texas with offices located in Austin Killeen and Round Rock. Our services include individual therapy, marital and family counseling, group therapy, psychological and educational testing, Christian counseling, educational assessments, chemical dependency counseling, vocational counseling and play therapy. We work with children, adolescents and adults.

I believe that every person has inherent value, and was uniquely made for this Earth. Most people saw the best in themselves and others, when at some point they were overcome with disappointment, hurt, or other of life's challenges. When this happens they may find themselves asking, "Who is there to listen without judgement?, or "Who can I tell what happened when I think nobody will understand?" These people want to have a life worth living, but feel like it's too much to navigate on their own.

Life as we know it is never a straight path. We all come across hurdles, ups and downs that we have to navigate to get to the other side. I provide a safe space for people to come and share their unique life challenges, receive practical tools to overcome the same, and unleash their greatest potential. I am a strong believer in meeting the client where they are. We all experience circumstances differently and my goal is to make sure your specific needs are met. Tired of feeling "stuck"? Feeling like things will never change? I am here to help you move forward with life and offer the tools you need to live a wholesome life.

Carl Jung said, "We cannot change anything unless we accept it." We cannot accept it until we are aware of it. Pain is natural, but struggle and suffering are what happens when we don't take action. That is where I come in. I help you discover what isn't working in your life, identify what needs to change and create a plan to move you toward what you want. There is no "right life" you "should" be living. Why sit in judgment of yourself when you can instead tap into your potential and thrive?

I am a Therapist and have been providing mental health services for 25 years in outpatient and in home settings. I see Individuals, Couples, Groups, Families and I address ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic stress. My therapeutic interest includes working with children, adolescents, and adults. I am especially interested in working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD.

Are you looking to change how you experience your day to day life, how you show up in your life, or change reactions and behavior patterns that feel out of your control? Historical trauma can present in present day in many ways; anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships, sleep problems, fears, avoidance, feelings of being out of control, and more. There is hope for change! I work with trauma as a primary focus in my practice. Trauma can influence all of our experiences; often creating reactions instead of allowing us to feel that we are in control and making choices.

You've always been the strong one; but, right now you don’t feel so strong. You’d like to let your guard down for a second and catch your breath. But you don’t think you can. It would be better to just keep going, pushing, harder, longer. Right? That's what you're used to. It has worked in the past. But, THAT thing that you keep thinking about, have nightmares about and can't stop remembering is starting to wear on you. Your usual methods of coping isn't cutting it, and you're thinking about talking to a psychologist.

If you are experiencing difficulties in your life and ready to start exploring how to create a different path, therapy is a great place to start. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Trauma, big and small, can play a large role in how we view our world and how we react and interact in our daily lives. There are a lot of tools that can be helpful in creating a life that feels different and more manageable. EMDR therapy is one of the tools I use most often in my work and have found it helpful in addressing a variety of primary concerns.

Personal experiences can mold and transform us every bit of the way in our life journey. Here at M.P.C. we understand that many life experiences will enhance us, however, there are also challenging experiences that could trigger and mobilize a vicious cycle in our behaviors and attitudes towards life and others. At the end of the day, everyone deserves an opportunity to be wholesome and be able to breathe in their own skin. As therapists, our goal is to work towards partnering with you in your journey in learning healthy ways to cope, healing, self love, self actualization and wellbeing.

A life well lived is a life that involves an array of experiences, challenges, and emotions. I believe that we are all born with an inner strength that aids and guides us through our individual journey. However, there are times in life when we are confronted with situations and emotions that leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just simply uncertain of our next steps. These moments of vulnerability can be uncomfortable and even disabling. It is important to know that everyone experiences these moments in life and as interactive beings we often seek support from friends, family, and peers.

I believe that we all deserve the right to a healthy and happy life, and that counseling is an avenue to reaching that life. I am a counselor who believes in working collaboratively in a calm and supportive environment. Together we can identify goals and work to meet them in ways that feel safe and comfortable to you.

An ideal therapist-client relationship involves a client who is committed to their therapy journey and open to self-exploration. The client may be facing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, or personal growth challenges. They seek a safe space to process their emotions, gain perspective, and develop coping strategies. Ultimately, the client wants to achieve a sense of inner peace, self-acceptance, and personal empowerment. They seek therapy to enhance their well-being, cultivate healthier relationships, and navigate life's challenges with resilience and mindfulness.

Simply put, relationships can be so hard! I am here to help you work through the most challenging moments in your relationship. Your marriage relationship with your partner may feel like it’s fizzling. Do you feel that you just cannot communicate and struggle to hear each other? How do you know if your relationship is over or not? Are you struggling to deal with past hurts that haunt your ability to trust your partner again? Do you just want to focus on getting back to a healthy relationship? I have focused years of education and training on helping couples and families work on rebuilding their relationship.

I have been working with adolescents and parents in the school system for over 19 years as a school counselor, and have held my LPC license for over 14 years. I am an LPC supervisor. I enjoy working with adolescents, helping them to work through their issues, ranging from underachieving to relationship conflict (and everything in between). I also enjoy working with adults, helping them to understand their roles as parents so that they are better able to help support their children in a positive, healthy manner. In addition to parenting, I also provide marriage and family counseling.

My approach is unique in that I offer both Counseling and Biofeedback services. Much of my work with clients revolves around the truth that we are all born perfect and worthy of love. For some of us, traumatic experiences may have taught us that closing off our heart is safer or creating defenses protects us from being hurt again. We may hold core beliefs about ourselves and the world such as: “I am worthless and unworthy of love”, “the world is not safe”, “people I love and care about will leave me”…and so on. I will guide you as you break free from the past, feel safe and calm, and begin to live fully in the present.

Coming to therapy is vulnerable, and seeking to work toward change and acceptance within pain is an incredibly courageous act. I value genuine and authentic relationships with my clients, and view it as the foundation of our work. Together, I aim to help you build a life worth living.

We all encounter different challenges and stressors throughout the course of our lives. Sometimes those challenges and stressors can be overwhelming and exhausting to tackle solo. I believe that sometimes we aren’t sure what we even need but are certain that something needs to or could be different in our life. I naturally work from a strengths-based and client-centered perspective and feel that collaboration and rapport are key components in the therapeutic process. My goal is to help you heal and flourish in your life.

Hey, my name is Mika (she/they)! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I’m passionate about helping young adults (women and non-binary individuals) who are navigating a life transition (such as moving cities, changing careers, relationship changes, divorce, queer issues, leaving religion, etc.) learn how to quiet their loud inner critic, identify beliefs they are holding onto that no longer serve them, learn their values and how to create a fulfilling life, find more self-compassion, and learn how to communicate with family and friends in a way that builds connection.