Therapists in Bastrop, TX

Sometimes we're looking for a safe place where we can be seen, heard, and validated. We want someone to hold space for us without judgment or blame. We also may want a road map. Someone who can guide us based on their lived experiences or professional expertise.

I believe in the power of therapy to help people escape the grip of the trauma: I work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, abusive relationships, rape and sexual violence, terrorism, and political violence. I understand that making a commitment to yourself through psychological therapy is a significant and important step for many people.

Our office believes that access to counseling should be easy and comfortable. I personally try my best to never turn away a client, schedule immediately, and work with any financial barriers. Although I work with a variety of treatment goals and treatment modalities, I am known for my work with children, trauma experienced populations, relationship counseling, addictions, military and advocacy for community health. When working with children, I always involve the parents and I attempt to assess in a variety of settings to assure I have the entire picture. Counseling should feel comfortable and safe.

When working with my clients, I utilize various therapeutic approaches and modalities to achieve predetermined goals. I also strive to work together with my clients to face challenging situations and life stressors, in hopes of achieving a more fulfilling and meaningful life. One of the main goals I hope to achieve when working with my clients is for them to become the best version of themselves. I want my clients to know that during the process of personal growth, I am with them every step of the way.

Feeling stuck, hopeless, or confused? Need a change, but not sure what it would be? Sometimes life throws challenges that are too overwhelming to handle alone. Whether you are having trouble accepting or believing in yourself, fighting depression or anxiety, managing anger, or dealing with relationship problems; psychotherapy can be an extremely helpful process to facilitate personal growth and insight.

After 25 years, I still absolutely love what I do and look forward with excitement to learning what makes each individual who enters my office unique. I picture myself in the person's shoes and try to see the world from their perspective to learn their strengths, struggles, goals and needs. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapist assists the client in identifying and achieving specific goals. We clarify, refine, and adjust these goals throughout the therapeutic process.

With twenty years experience as a doctoral level clinical psychologist, I offer the highest proficiency in both long-term and short-term therapeutic approaches. I have provided psychotherapy to a broad spectrum of adults, children, adolescents, persons with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and persons in the GLBT community with alternative life styles. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, intimacy and interpersonal issues, identity issues, ADHD, school related problems, PTSD, and midlife/early aging issues. My approach to working with clients utilizes an integrated approach of cognitive-behavioral interventions,

Houston/Dallas/Round Rock (Bilingual services) Do you need an affordable psychological evaluation and testing services? Dr. July and his associates understand these services can be expensive and that is why we offer affordable fees and a payment plan option. We provide service with the high professional standards that you need for your case. We are experienced in understanding immigration issues. During the process of working with us you will be treated with respect and we will explain the results to you in a way that will help you improve your life.

Are you struggling with life emotionally? I am here to help. Are you struggling with codependency? Are you in college and in need of guidance? Are you an older parent with younger children and need to balance what life throws at you? Are you looking for peace in the chaos? Are you a high school student or athlete trying to navigate your future? I can help you with your treatment goals.

I have always been interested in the effects of trauma on one's life. Trauma has many effects that most don't consider. I have learned how to assist people in creating a loved life in spite of any trauma they have experienced.

Se Habla Español - Houston, Dallas, Round Rock, Online - Do you have an immigration case that needs a psychological evaluation? - Do you need a psychological evaluation as part of your mental health treatment for ADHD or Autism (adult) ? - Do you need psychological testing for a learning issue? - Do you need the MMPI test as part of your security board application? - Are you a law enforcement officer needing an evaluation for duty? - Have you been ordered by a court to have a psychological evaluation?

Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, helpless or is your life out of control in some way? Have you experienced depression, anxiety, addictions, or traumas that affect your ability to sustain relationships? Do you seek a safe, supportive place in which to explore your feelings, thoughts in order to turn your life in a new direction? For 23 years, I have helped people understand and change their behavior and motivations using primarily a cognitive (thinking based) behavior therapy approach which examines harmful thinking that supports negative feelings, and behavior patterns, so that you become equipped to change and grow.

Life is challenging - there are so many issues/events which could cause a form of emotional disturbances - once this happens, I would like to be there to assist you regain emotional wellness and re-find your since of self and balance. Call me for an appointment so we can begin the healing process.