Male Therapists in Bedford, TX

I was born in Nicaragua and came to the US as a young child, experiencing life as a first-generation Latino-American. Growing up, I didn't face significant culture shock like my parents and siblings. My main struggle was balancing Spanish and English, as I had to become fluent in English for school while maintaining my Nicaraguan culture and language, thanks to my supportive parents. I grew up in S. California, obtaining a BA degree in psychology from CSUN and a MA degree in psychology from Antioch University in Santa Barbara. For 14 years, I worked at Ventura County BH (VCBH), providing BH services for the severely mentally ill.

With a deep sense of empathy and a commitment to mental well-being, I specialize in helping adults navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, and grief. I focus on empowering individuals to not only enhance their mental health but also find immediate relief through practical solutions and tangible action steps. I have extensive experience working with first-responders and individuals in the education field, providing them with tailored support to address the unique pressures and stresses they face.

My name is Eddie Traughber, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in East Texas but working with clients statewide via telehealth. Through my faith-based approach, I work with adults and couples and specialize in anxiety, sexual addiction, trauma, and grief counseling, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their lives.

I enjoy working with clients who are ready to make a positive change in their lives. I have experience working with individuals and families with a variety of mental health needs. I also see many LGBTQ+ clients. If you are ready and willing to do the work involved in understanding and accepting yourself and make the changes you need to be healthy, I want to help you achieve that success.

Thank you for considering me to be a part of your mental health journey. I offer a unique blend of expertise in various therapeutic modalities, connecting with clients from diverse backgrounds. Specializing in solution-focused therapy, I guide individuals toward positive outcomes by building on their strengths. I'm also skilled in person-centered therapy, fostering a trusting, empathetic relationship to promote growth. Additionally, my experience in CBT and DBT equips clients with effective coping strategies and improved interpersonal skills. As a LCDC Intern, I provide compassionate support for addiction recovery.

Are you struggling to have healthy connection with loved ones? Has lack of communication or deep betrayal harmed your relationship? As a trained couples and family therapist, I am deeply committed to helping relationships heal and renew. Contact me today and let's get to work on renewing the bond with those you love.

Counseling is recommended for those that may be currently experiencing some type of unwanted or unmanageable emotional or "thinking" difficulty that requires the assistance of a trained mental health professional. Seeking counseling should never carry a negative stigma or feelings of shame. Counseling is a therapeutic process for individuals that may have diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, or difficulty in building and maintaining heathy relationships. Coaching is recommended for those that are looking for less intensive guidance in assisting them to enhance their own personal performance.

Despite the vast amounts of challenges that life may throw our way, I truly believe that mental flexibility and perseverance may be cultivated by anyone who would seek it. It allows one to bend in the winds of change without breaking, while adjusting and evaluating new wisdoms and perspectives that may be applied to one's life situations. The mind of an individual can be as flexible as one's ability to imagine it to be, when given the support and permission to do so through my integrative and pragmatic approach to therapy.

Life is hard and sometimes it feels impossible to know what the next step is. Anxiety, depression, frustration with loved ones... sometimes it can feel like it's too much to handle. If you feel overwhelmed, I can walk with you through the pain and together we can establish a new and healthy normal. I will create a safe space where you feel comfortable telling your story no matter what it is.

It is important for individuals to have a safe place to explore themselves without judgment. Counseling allows a person to work through past traumas, identify present stressors, and implement plans to increase quality of life for the future. Counseling is molded around the life goals of the individual. Mental wellness and inner peace is in the hands of each individual, however sometimes it takes the guidance of a professional to find that peace within ourselves. The relationship built, and techniques used are proven to increase quality of life in those suffering from emotional and cognitive (thinking) disturbances.

I consult with individuals, couples, families, and businesses. This includes problems related to relationships, divorce, children, anxiety, depression, aging parents, or ongoing conflicts in business. I also work with adolescents in wilderness environments for brief periods of time.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma from family and relational issues? Does every disagreement in your relationship turn into an escalation and fight? Are you and your partner struggling to get along, much less enjoy your union happily and together? If so, I can help. I'm happily married with four children, but it didn't always start out flourishing. I have had a similar experience, and the principles that saved my marriage and made it thrive can help yours. I have helped several clients from different backgrounds. Call me today for a free 15-minute consultation.

Sometimes, life happens, and we experience heartaches, anxieties, broken promises, betrayals, conflicts, disillusionment or we feel alone and abandoned. At such times, we need someone we can trust with our deepest fears and concerns; someone to listen to us with respect, someone to lean on for clarity, guidance, and support in a way that strengthens us and improve our sense of purpose. It is scary enough reaching out to a counselor, but even more frightening​ is the challenge of finding the right counselor to trust with your concerns.

My client population includes children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as families. I facilitate numerous groups and skills training curriculum in various topics including adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen issues.

A belief that we have the capacity to heal, overcome adversity and find joy is important to navigate life in a successful manner. However; times may come when we feel overwhelmed and we lose the ability to see our future. When we find ourselves in that place; the realization that no one is an island, can lead us to discover the road to happiness once again. My goal is to walk that path with you, guiding emotions and intellect toward a belief in oneself and confidence that you can achieve joy in life.

Whatever you may be going through, whether it's relational conflict, internalized distress, family issues, and or everyday struggles, I understand that everyone needs support and empathy. If you seek a collaborative, helpful guide to join you on your personal campaign to reach that which is your ideal self or that healthy relationship you seek, I will gladly accompany and thank you for the privilege. Please contact me today for a free 15 minute phone consultation.

The saying, "It is the relationship that heals," is of central focus with my work with clients. I aim to accompany them as they gain insight into their situation and who they are as an individual. This results in added options in managing and enhancing life. We know that problematic areas are multi-determined and multi-layered. Examining and understanding the inter relatedness of all the forces of life allows for overall growth and symptom reduction. This process is a powerful ingredient that spurs lasting change across life stages, relationships and the overall experience of life.

I am a licensed psychologist and have been in private practice over 30 years and am currently in Grapevine, Texas. My approach in therapy is to first understand each individual's unique concern. I then try to help the individual identify what options they have in changing the behavior to have more successful outcomes. I have been described by my clients as easy to talk to, with a good sense of humor.

I have a burning desire to help individuals and families struggling with what often seems like impossible problems and a wavering faith. I know that people crave restoration through change and want to help them on this journey. I provide a safe environment to explore sensitive issues, founded on respect and caring for the client. My own personal journey of growth gives me a unique perspective that I use with each client.