Therapists in Texas
Katie Keeney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664 (Online Only)
Katie utilizes an eclectic approach specifically designed to meet each clients individual needs and uses techniques from Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Expressive Art Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Somatic Therapy, among others.
Katie Keeney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2019. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from University of Texas-Arlington and her Master's degree in Education from Duquesne University. Katie helps individuals, children, couples, and families in their journey toward peace and healing. Katie's counseling style is rooted in compassion, allowing clients a safe place to feel heard, known, and accepted as they face the struggles they experience.
Katie utilizes an eclectic approach specifically designed to meet each clients individual needs and uses techniques from Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Expressive Art Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Somatic Therapy, among others.
Katie Keeney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2019. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from University of Texas-Arlington and her Master's degree in Education from Duquesne University. Katie helps individuals, children, couples, and families in their journey toward peace and healing. Katie's counseling style is rooted in compassion, allowing clients a safe place to feel heard, known, and accepted as they face the struggles they experience.
Stephanie B Cobb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79106
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy helping people deal with trauma and frequently use EMDR to help people reprocess troubling memories.
My job as a counselor is not to "fix" people or give advice, but to help people learn to "fix" the things in their life that are not working through education, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification, and other therapy modalities. When something in our life is not working well, we need to make changes to become happier and more content.
I enjoy helping people deal with trauma and frequently use EMDR to help people reprocess troubling memories.
My job as a counselor is not to "fix" people or give advice, but to help people learn to "fix" the things in their life that are not working through education, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification, and other therapy modalities. When something in our life is not working well, we need to make changes to become happier and more content.
I am trained in EMDR and employ other evidence-based practices to meet each person where they are on their journey.
Hi there and welcome! My name is Vanessa Almodovar, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I am from the DFW area and received my Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. I deeply believe that healing and restoration is possible in our lives and that we are more than our circumstances. Life can become overwhelming sometimes; but with support, encouragement, and guidance, it is possible to see growth and life change.
I am trained in EMDR and employ other evidence-based practices to meet each person where they are on their journey.
Hi there and welcome! My name is Vanessa Almodovar, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I am from the DFW area and received my Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. I deeply believe that healing and restoration is possible in our lives and that we are more than our circumstances. Life can become overwhelming sometimes; but with support, encouragement, and guidance, it is possible to see growth and life change.
Center for Counseling and Family Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, CEAP, NCC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76137
Certifications we hold are: EMDR Consultant, EMDR Certified, Registered Play Therapist, Gottman Trained, TBRI Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioners in Training, Certified Employee Assistance Professional, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.
Our Mission is that lasting change can happen by providing: Support on life’s journey, an Opportunity to heal, and Sifting of values during decisions (S.O.S). Our core values are: Healing – Providing counseling to help resolve issues impacting your life and the lives of your family members Empowering - Giving you tools and resources to build healthy relationships on a firm foundation Connecting – Strengthening relationships for children, adults, couples, and families with God and each other
Certifications we hold are: EMDR Consultant, EMDR Certified, Registered Play Therapist, Gottman Trained, TBRI Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioners in Training, Certified Employee Assistance Professional, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.
Our Mission is that lasting change can happen by providing: Support on life’s journey, an Opportunity to heal, and Sifting of values during decisions (S.O.S). Our core values are: Healing – Providing counseling to help resolve issues impacting your life and the lives of your family members Empowering - Giving you tools and resources to build healthy relationships on a firm foundation Connecting – Strengthening relationships for children, adults, couples, and families with God and each other
Changes Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburg, TX 75686
Did you experience significant trauma in your life? Cherie is trained to administer EMDR therapy as well as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).
Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life. Are you a couple struggling in your relationship? Have a substance abuse problem? There is help available. Are you just looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, We look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Did you experience significant trauma in your life? Cherie is trained to administer EMDR therapy as well as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).
Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life. Are you a couple struggling in your relationship? Have a substance abuse problem? There is help available. Are you just looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, We look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
EMDR is believed to work similarly to REM sleep, in which eye movements are thought to aid in the processing of memories.
Life continually poses many challenges. Most of the time we are able to manage and cope with these stressors quite well. At times, however, life may become so overwhelming and the pressure becomes so great that it begins to affect our work, our relationships with those we love and our overall outlook on life. As a counselor my job is to help you find manageable solutions to seemingly unmanageable life circumstances. I have experience working with young adults and adults facing a variety of issues, some of which include addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, codependency and anger management.
EMDR is believed to work similarly to REM sleep, in which eye movements are thought to aid in the processing of memories.
Life continually poses many challenges. Most of the time we are able to manage and cope with these stressors quite well. At times, however, life may become so overwhelming and the pressure becomes so great that it begins to affect our work, our relationships with those we love and our overall outlook on life. As a counselor my job is to help you find manageable solutions to seemingly unmanageable life circumstances. I have experience working with young adults and adults facing a variety of issues, some of which include addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, codependency and anger management.
Michelle Smeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76135
If trauma such as domestic violence, assault, negative childhood experiences or bullying are at the root of your distress, we can address it with specialized trauma treatments like EMDR.
Here you are. Things may not be bad, but they aren’t really good either. It’s amazing how much pain, unhappiness, emptiness and isolation we are willing to endure before we do anything. Perhaps you have tried everything you can imagine and nothing worked. You may be frightened that things will never be good again. The good news is our body, mind and spirit are hard-wired for healing. Sometimes, you may just need a little help. Especially, when others have worked hard to tear you down.
If trauma such as domestic violence, assault, negative childhood experiences or bullying are at the root of your distress, we can address it with specialized trauma treatments like EMDR.
Here you are. Things may not be bad, but they aren’t really good either. It’s amazing how much pain, unhappiness, emptiness and isolation we are willing to endure before we do anything. Perhaps you have tried everything you can imagine and nothing worked. You may be frightened that things will never be good again. The good news is our body, mind and spirit are hard-wired for healing. Sometimes, you may just need a little help. Especially, when others have worked hard to tear you down.
Pamela Ash
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Waitlist for new clients
I use multiple counseling theories such as EMDR, solution focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I work with children, teens, and adults who experience difficulties in their daily life; such as stress, anxiety, and family issues. I help couples learn to reconnect through communication and focus on the strengths in their relationships. I work together with my clients to help them learn ways to cope and better understand the difficulties they are experiencing. You do not have to suffer alone, together we can help you overcome the challenges in your life.
I use multiple counseling theories such as EMDR, solution focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I work with children, teens, and adults who experience difficulties in their daily life; such as stress, anxiety, and family issues. I help couples learn to reconnect through communication and focus on the strengths in their relationships. I work together with my clients to help them learn ways to cope and better understand the difficulties they are experiencing. You do not have to suffer alone, together we can help you overcome the challenges in your life.
Ramon Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
I combine traditional therapeutic models such as Experiential, CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy with trauma informed approaches such as EMDR to work with adolescent issues, trauma/self-esteem and substance and behavioral addictions.
Hello, my name is Ramon Romero, III. I am very happy that you are looking to better yourself in therapy. I am not going to say that is going to be an easy process, but what I can promise is that I will work with YOU and together we will conquer the things that ail you. I hope that we can work together to get the help that you deserve. I primarily work with trauma, couples, men's issues, anxiety/depression, troubled youth, and anyone struggling with self esteem and self worth.
I combine traditional therapeutic models such as Experiential, CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy with trauma informed approaches such as EMDR to work with adolescent issues, trauma/self-esteem and substance and behavioral addictions.
Hello, my name is Ramon Romero, III. I am very happy that you are looking to better yourself in therapy. I am not going to say that is going to be an easy process, but what I can promise is that I will work with YOU and together we will conquer the things that ail you. I hope that we can work together to get the help that you deserve. I primarily work with trauma, couples, men's issues, anxiety/depression, troubled youth, and anyone struggling with self esteem and self worth.
Trained and supervised in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR, Intrapersonal Psychotherapy for Depression, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy.
Alivio Counseling Services is committed to the mental wellness of our Clients, their families and the community through prevention, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, treatment and evaluation. Our goal is to work together with our Clients and address their needs from a holistic approach. We embrace our Clients goals as a team and ensure continuous support through the treatment process.
Trained and supervised in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR, Intrapersonal Psychotherapy for Depression, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy.
Alivio Counseling Services is committed to the mental wellness of our Clients, their families and the community through prevention, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, treatment and evaluation. Our goal is to work together with our Clients and address their needs from a holistic approach. We embrace our Clients goals as a team and ensure continuous support through the treatment process.
Brooke Turrubiarte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Groesbeck, TX 76642
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in children, adolescents, individual, and family therapy, in private practice in Waco, 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.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in children, adolescents, individual, and family therapy, in private practice in Waco, 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.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
When you are struggling, one of the most difficult things to do is ask for help. It takes courage, faith, and trust to reach out when life feels unmanageable or overwhelming. Yet taking that one step is often the very best thing you can do for yourself and those you love. I provide compassionate, competent counseling to teens and adults in individual, and family/group settings. I use individualized talk, play, and EMDR techniques to help clients set therapeutic goals and reach them.
When you are struggling, one of the most difficult things to do is ask for help. It takes courage, faith, and trust to reach out when life feels unmanageable or overwhelming. Yet taking that one step is often the very best thing you can do for yourself and those you love. I provide compassionate, competent counseling to teens and adults in individual, and family/group settings. I use individualized talk, play, and EMDR techniques to help clients set therapeutic goals and reach them.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Lisa Barrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MAC, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Granbury, TX 76048
In addition, I am trained in EMDR to address client's trauma issues.
I believe every person owns an unique and authentic story. My hope is to provide a safe place for individuals to openly and honestly work though the complicated realities of their past and their present, assist them in cultivating hope and to support them as they work to experience transformation in their hearts, minds and lives. We work together to address potential obstacles-mindfully leading clients to a richer, more satisfying life. I work consistently with adolescents and adults struggling with the complexities of mental health issues. No situation is hopeless where openness, honesty and willingness is present.
In addition, I am trained in EMDR to address client's trauma issues.
I believe every person owns an unique and authentic story. My hope is to provide a safe place for individuals to openly and honestly work though the complicated realities of their past and their present, assist them in cultivating hope and to support them as they work to experience transformation in their hearts, minds and lives. We work together to address potential obstacles-mindfully leading clients to a richer, more satisfying life. I work consistently with adolescents and adults struggling with the complexities of mental health issues. No situation is hopeless where openness, honesty and willingness is present.
Marcella Hayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
Certified CBT and EMDR trained therapist committed to helping you, specializing in trauma, personal growth, grief counseling, and executive leadership.
I specialize in significant life transitions that are affecting your quality of life—whether it's the emotional aftermath of a breakup, divorce, grief, or a stressful workplace conflict—you might feel overwhelmed, stuck, and uncertain about the future. My therapy combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to reshape negative thoughts with Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) to quickly find practical solutions. I offer direct guidance to help you achieve your goals and improve your well-being. You’re not alone, and I’m here to help.
Certified CBT and EMDR trained therapist committed to helping you, specializing in trauma, personal growth, grief counseling, and executive leadership.
I specialize in significant life transitions that are affecting your quality of life—whether it's the emotional aftermath of a breakup, divorce, grief, or a stressful workplace conflict—you might feel overwhelmed, stuck, and uncertain about the future. My therapy combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to reshape negative thoughts with Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) to quickly find practical solutions. I offer direct guidance to help you achieve your goals and improve your well-being. You’re not alone, and I’m here to help.
Megan Coblentz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
Approaches I commonly use in counseling include Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Behavioral SkillsTraining, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR), and Marriage and Family Therapies.
Hi I'm Megan- If you are here it's likely because their is a painful element or many painful elements to your life and you are wanting to move through them. I'm here to help you hold pain differently. I meet people where they are first at foremost. You'll find a reflective and validating counseling environment with me. I also like to flood in skills to empower you, especially in the face of struggle. I enjoy working with adolescents, adult individuals, and couples. I respect all religions and faith backgrounds.
Approaches I commonly use in counseling include Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Behavioral SkillsTraining, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR), and Marriage and Family Therapies.
Hi I'm Megan- If you are here it's likely because their is a painful element or many painful elements to your life and you are wanting to move through them. I'm here to help you hold pain differently. I meet people where they are first at foremost. You'll find a reflective and validating counseling environment with me. I also like to flood in skills to empower you, especially in the face of struggle. I enjoy working with adolescents, adult individuals, and couples. I respect all religions and faith backgrounds.
Vanessa M Faulkner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ECDCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79119 (Online Only)
I excel in trauma recovery using evidence-based therapies like Flash Technique & EFT Tapping, & EMDR.
Hello, I'm Vanessa Faulkner, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas. My areas of expertise include trauma, geriatric neurocognitive disorders, & couples counseling. I approach each session with empathy and dedication, committed to guiding clients-individuals & couples alike-towards healing, better understanding, & stronger, healthier relationships. My passion lies in promoting mental well-being & personal growth, helping clients to navigate life's challenges with resilience. I am deeply invested in understanding the human mind & fostering a sense of self-awareness & interpersonal harmony.
I excel in trauma recovery using evidence-based therapies like Flash Technique & EFT Tapping, & EMDR.
Hello, I'm Vanessa Faulkner, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas. My areas of expertise include trauma, geriatric neurocognitive disorders, & couples counseling. I approach each session with empathy and dedication, committed to guiding clients-individuals & couples alike-towards healing, better understanding, & stronger, healthier relationships. My passion lies in promoting mental well-being & personal growth, helping clients to navigate life's challenges with resilience. I am deeply invested in understanding the human mind & fostering a sense of self-awareness & interpersonal harmony.
Usawa Wellness Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Live Oak, TX 78233
With this amount of time, we have come to specialize in EMDR, DBT, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment and Family Systems.
Do you find yourself bottling things up and believe others would not understand? Do you become so stressed at times that you cannot concentrate at work or school, even to point of avoiding loved ones? Periods of uncertainty and trials come into our lives, but its how we choose to deal with that change that impacts our quality of life. If you're feeling confused, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or lacking a sense of direction, therapy can help you build the strength you need to get through it and be prepared for whatever life throws your way.
With this amount of time, we have come to specialize in EMDR, DBT, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment and Family Systems.
Do you find yourself bottling things up and believe others would not understand? Do you become so stressed at times that you cannot concentrate at work or school, even to point of avoiding loved ones? Periods of uncertainty and trials come into our lives, but its how we choose to deal with that change that impacts our quality of life. If you're feeling confused, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or lacking a sense of direction, therapy can help you build the strength you need to get through it and be prepared for whatever life throws your way.
Aldeena utilizes multiple treatment approaches including EMDR, internal family systems, compassionate inquiry, emotionally focused therapy, and narrative therapy.
Aldeena McAlister is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 5 years of professional work experience. She has had the privilege of walking alongside clients as they navigate life's transitions and losses. Aldeena specializes in grief, depression, chronic illness, attachment issues, trauma, and women's issues. Her experience includes individual therapy, grief recovery groups, and inpatient therapy settings. This experience allows her to work with a wide range of mental health issues.
Aldeena utilizes multiple treatment approaches including EMDR, internal family systems, compassionate inquiry, emotionally focused therapy, and narrative therapy.
Aldeena McAlister is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 5 years of professional work experience. She has had the privilege of walking alongside clients as they navigate life's transitions and losses. Aldeena specializes in grief, depression, chronic illness, attachment issues, trauma, and women's issues. Her experience includes individual therapy, grief recovery groups, and inpatient therapy settings. This experience allows her to work with a wide range of mental health issues.
Jennifer also has training in Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, The Gottman Institute for couples, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Jennifer offers a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling that is genuine, compassionate and solution focused. She has extensive education, training, and experience in the field of mental health and wellness, and has been working with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns for over 10 years. Jen enjoys treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, parenting problems, family issues, career challenges, cultural concerns and spiritual problems. She is flexible, person-centered and strengths based, allowing her to address your unique needs.
Jennifer also has training in Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, The Gottman Institute for couples, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Jennifer offers a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling that is genuine, compassionate and solution focused. She has extensive education, training, and experience in the field of mental health and wellness, and has been working with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns for over 10 years. Jen enjoys treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, parenting problems, family issues, career challenges, cultural concerns and spiritual problems. She is flexible, person-centered and strengths based, allowing her to address your unique needs.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.