Marriage Counseling Therapists in Abilene, TX

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to make therapy a safe place for people to come as they are and have the freedom to work through struggles openly without fear of judgement.

Ryan has over 15 years of experience in both public and private mental health settings and has most recently worked as a Clinical Supervisor with Merakey. He offers a variety of treatment options designed to provide effective, competent, individualized psychotherapy to individuals with diverse issues and concerns. In a non-judgmental setting, clients are encouraged to achieve goals by utilizing skills and interventions to improve functioning. He is client-centered and utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapies and motivational interviewing to address mood instability, life transitions, trauma and stress, grief, relationship issues

I am here to guide you through life's challenges, providing a safe and empathetic space for healing and personal growth. With 10+ years of experience and a deep commitment to your well-being, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's complexities, offering evidence-based strategies to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and more. Whether you're seeking individual or couples counseling, I am ready to collaborate with you on your journey towards positive change and mental wellness.

Karmen specializes in working with PTSD, Anxiety and Life Transitions. Karmen uses EMDR Therapy in combination with shame resiliency techniques influenced by Dr. Brené Brown to help you become the person you want to be.

Amber is a dedicated counselor with a profound passion for empowering families touched by adoption and a deep affinity for guiding young women and adolescents on their journeys to self-discovery and emotional well-being. With over eight years of invaluable experience in the field of social services, Amber's unwavering commitment to her clients is rooted in her academic journey. She earned her master's degree in Counseling & Development from Texas Woman's University in 2020, following several years of impactful work within the foster care system.

Hello, I'm Angela, a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about listening to people's stories. My journey into counseling began with a childhood interest in behavioral health. With experience spanning across children, adolescents, adults, and couples, I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, life changes, grief, trauma, and disordered eating. Drawing from both professional training and personal life as a wife and mother, I provide empathetic and effective care.

As a counselor I show compassion and acceptance to every client I work with, and hope to serve all populations and people from all walks of life. I work from a CBT approach, and through collaboration with the client identify their goals or hopes for what counseling can help with. It is an honor to get to work with my clients, and to help them on their journey. I seek to create a safe space for them, where they can feel comfortable and at ease. To where it encourages healing, and a safe environment to process their thoughts and emotions.

My philosophy is one of pragmatism, based on treating each client as an individual with specific needs and empowering clients through education as well as introspection. My greatest goal is to help others develop into healthy and whole individuals, and to embrace life’s journey. In the therapeutic process, I empower the client to discover their own resolve, while at the same time directing the client into a safe path of self-discovery.

Life is hard enough without our own brains getting in the way. External circumstances-whether social, familial, school or work related-can challenge us beyond the point where we feel like we can cope, leading to anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. In such cases, we can sometimes become our own worst enemies, imposing counter-productive and negative judgments on ourselves. As a cognitive behavioral therapist, my role is to provide a safe, judgment-free environment in which we can address the issues together, discover solutions, and cultivate clarity and personal growth.

My ideal client is someone who has taken the courageous step to seek therapy, recognizing the importance of their mental and emotional well-being. They may be facing a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. What's most important is their willingness to engage in the therapeutic process and their desire for personal growth and positive change.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, and avoidance of emotions and activities related to past trauma that affects your day-to-day life and relationships? With a background rooted in crisis and trauma work, I bring a deep understanding of the complexities individuals face during difficult moments. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where my clients can explore, heal, and build resilience. Additionally, as a Certified First Responder Associate, I bring a compassionate commitment to supporting first responders and their families.

Hi, I am Teresa Hillenbrand, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience. I work with a wide range of clients including individuals, couples, and parents in several areas of treatment including depression, anxiety, and trauma. If appropriate, I use Dr. Steven Porges’ science-based discoveries in neurology which help explain the mind-body relationship, and how to move forward. I am also certified in the Safe and Sound Protocol, have counseled veterans with PTSD using the "Strong Star CPT", and utilize Internal Family Systems therapy.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of clinical experience, and I have worked with various individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Trauma, PTSD, and Substance Use. I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective in that patterns of thoughts and actions are explored to understand the client’s perspective better and develop solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Reality therapy, EMDR, and DBT are used when applicable. I believe that trust and genuineness are the bedrock of the therapeutic relationship.

My nick name is Maz Khan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Houston, Texas. I will be only available for Telehealth. I work with adults only (18+) and have expertise with anxiety, depression, ADHD and Trauma. I also help with work life and personal/family life balance, divorce, grief and parenting. My approaches are dependent on what a client may need, but I typically use a client centered approach, Solution Focused approach, Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.

My style is to listen thoroughly, yet to interact with my clients. I think that your past may offer clues to understanding the current obstacles to happiness, but I do not dwell there. I like to think that a solid relationship between my client and myself is the key to progress.I believe change occurs when people are willing to try new ways of acting with support. My primary focus is to develop a solution-based plan to foster positive progress. Additionally, I am trained in Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) and use this to help families realize their strengths and accomplish their goals.

Are you struggling with uncertainty, struggling to find your identity, or working through past trauma? These challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. My previous experience as both a therapist and a human have lead to my passion for helping families, couples, and individuals explore all of these spaces. My experience as a client in therapy has challenged me to try and create a safe space for these feelings to be explored without judgement or shame.

You don't want to go through the motions or go one more day without an all purposeful and passionate desire for your meaning in life. You want to stop looking back thinking "What could I have done differently or where did it all go wrong?" You want to move forward with a new beginning and refreshed sense of meaning and direction. It is absolutely not too late for you regardless of where you are or what you are seeking. It's possible to change for the better, seek for the better, and be you for your betterment. Be you for you.

Current evening and Saturday availability. I want to say to those reading this that there is hope and a way out of the darkness. Many need help overcoming the struggles and pain caused by life experiences. I have worked in the behavioral health field for over 17 years. I have specialized experience with first responders and their families.

I enjoy working with clients who are committed to improving their lives. Sometimes family issues get in the way, both from the past and currently. Being stuck in traumatic memories or living in difficult circumstances makes life hard. I enjoy seeing families together to help them improve communication and to build closer relationships. Couples who invest therapy time into their relationship, report increased feelings of closeness and happiness in their lives. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor for MFT Interns and Associates. I enjoy helping MFT Trainees to improve their therapy skills to help others.