Depression Therapists in Cisco, TX
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Carrie Windham - Trauma And Anxiety Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cisco, TX 76437
You’re not alone in this! I help people just like you struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and negative self-talk.
You spend hours decorating cupcakes for your daughter’s class, so the other parents think you’re a great mom. You endlessly obsess over projects at work to prove yourself a valuable employee. Being the perfect friend means saying yes to favors you don’t have time for. The perfect wife is always supportive, even when you don’t feel supported yourself. And yet still, that inner voice tells you you’re not doing enough. Somehow, you’re fooling everyone into thinking you have it together. Nobody knows that inside, you’re falling apart. It’s so isolating to live this lie, but you’re too scared to let anyone know you’re struggling.
You’re not alone in this! I help people just like you struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and negative self-talk.
You spend hours decorating cupcakes for your daughter’s class, so the other parents think you’re a great mom. You endlessly obsess over projects at work to prove yourself a valuable employee. Being the perfect friend means saying yes to favors you don’t have time for. The perfect wife is always supportive, even when you don’t feel supported yourself. And yet still, that inner voice tells you you’re not doing enough. Somehow, you’re fooling everyone into thinking you have it together. Nobody knows that inside, you’re falling apart. It’s so isolating to live this lie, but you’re too scared to let anyone know you’re struggling.
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Jeffrey D Emery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cisco, TX 76437
Therapy is about change. Many clients come because they are ready to explore how to make necessary or desired changes in their lives. Others reach out because they are experiencing change and need help navigating it. Ideally, clients come to the process open to seeing, thinking and doing things differently. People come to therapy usually because they have done everything they know how to do and they need a different perspective. Anxiety and depression are the most common issues that plague most clients, but everyone has unique ways that they handle their situation, their emotions and their relationships.
Therapy is about change. Many clients come because they are ready to explore how to make necessary or desired changes in their lives. Others reach out because they are experiencing change and need help navigating it. Ideally, clients come to the process open to seeing, thinking and doing things differently. People come to therapy usually because they have done everything they know how to do and they need a different perspective. Anxiety and depression are the most common issues that plague most clients, but everyone has unique ways that they handle their situation, their emotions and their relationships.
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Welcome! I am Hope Torres MS, LPC, CCTP-II, I am a USAF veteran and prior law enforcement officer. I use my experiences in life, such as child and adulthood traumas, and array of trainings to guide clients to healing and growth. I am here to work for those with traumas, anxiety, PTSD, military (active and veteran), first responders, medical staff, and anyone that has faced difficult times in life that make is hard for them day-to-day. My approach in therapy is based on the needs and experiences of the clients and always contain compassion, patience, guidance, listening, and encouragement of growth.
Welcome! I am Hope Torres MS, LPC, CCTP-II, I am a USAF veteran and prior law enforcement officer. I use my experiences in life, such as child and adulthood traumas, and array of trainings to guide clients to healing and growth. I am here to work for those with traumas, anxiety, PTSD, military (active and veteran), first responders, medical staff, and anyone that has faced difficult times in life that make is hard for them day-to-day. My approach in therapy is based on the needs and experiences of the clients and always contain compassion, patience, guidance, listening, and encouragement of growth.
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My name is Dinesh. I am a licensed Professional counselor and also working towards getting my License in Chemical dependency as well. My goal as a therapist is to help you become mindful of your life values and your life stories, guide you to change them if necessary, and help you become the best version of yourself. Having worked in different settings, hospitals, rehab centers, clinics, and schools, I am flexible to work with people of all ages and different concerns.
My name is Dinesh. I am a licensed Professional counselor and also working towards getting my License in Chemical dependency as well. My goal as a therapist is to help you become mindful of your life values and your life stories, guide you to change them if necessary, and help you become the best version of yourself. Having worked in different settings, hospitals, rehab centers, clinics, and schools, I am flexible to work with people of all ages and different concerns.
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Dr. Rhonda Lynne Pipkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cisco, TX 76437
Your life is unique to you. Your experiences helped shape your belief system and how you go about doing life. Life is filled with traumas. Through EMDR therapy, life can change. I have life experience as a person who has experienced being diagnosed with a chronic illness, having to make a mid-life career change, endured family conflict and childhood abuse growing up. I know the struggles with children, teens, work, and relationships both intimate and those we rub shoulders with everyday. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Life Coach, and a Registered Nurse.
Your life is unique to you. Your experiences helped shape your belief system and how you go about doing life. Life is filled with traumas. Through EMDR therapy, life can change. I have life experience as a person who has experienced being diagnosed with a chronic illness, having to make a mid-life career change, endured family conflict and childhood abuse growing up. I know the struggles with children, teens, work, and relationships both intimate and those we rub shoulders with everyday. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Life Coach, and a Registered Nurse.
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Sometimes we wake up and feel like things aren't right. We might feel stuck or that things are out of control. We might have a lot of conflicting emotions that we do not know how to regulate. We might feel alone and feel like the world is against us. It takes strength and courage to take that first step to ask for help. I want to thank you and applaud you for taking that first important step.
Sometimes we wake up and feel like things aren't right. We might feel stuck or that things are out of control. We might have a lot of conflicting emotions that we do not know how to regulate. We might feel alone and feel like the world is against us. It takes strength and courage to take that first step to ask for help. I want to thank you and applaud you for taking that first important step.
Online Therapists
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Nicki Holtzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76133 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Nicki Holtzman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 32 years of clinical experience here in Texas. I typically work with adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Additionally, I have experience working with divorce, abuse, and transgender issues. Using skills training and cognitive behavioral approaches, I help clients reframe their situations. With problem solving and processing feelings in a safe, therapeutic environment clients can learn effective ways of coping. I love helping people and encouraging people to be the best versions of themselves.
Welcome! My name is Nicki Holtzman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 32 years of clinical experience here in Texas. I typically work with adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Additionally, I have experience working with divorce, abuse, and transgender issues. Using skills training and cognitive behavioral approaches, I help clients reframe their situations. With problem solving and processing feelings in a safe, therapeutic environment clients can learn effective ways of coping. I love helping people and encouraging people to be the best versions of themselves.
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Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression, Addictions, Relationship issues , Trauma, Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Chronic Pain Illness and Disability , Family Problems , Isolation/Loneliness , Life Purpose , Mood Disorders.
I know each person’s journey to healing is distinct and unique, and it is my privilege to offer support, guidance, and transformation to those who seek help. I will provide you with the tools needed to make a lasting change in a safe environment. Please contact me for more information or to make an appointment to begin processing, healing, and creating a new path for your life.
Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression, Addictions, Relationship issues , Trauma, Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Chronic Pain Illness and Disability , Family Problems , Isolation/Loneliness , Life Purpose , Mood Disorders.
I know each person’s journey to healing is distinct and unique, and it is my privilege to offer support, guidance, and transformation to those who seek help. I will provide you with the tools needed to make a lasting change in a safe environment. Please contact me for more information or to make an appointment to begin processing, healing, and creating a new path for your life.
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Tristyn 'noell' DiBella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76104
I specialize in Complex trauma, Adults with adverse childhood experiences, First responders and Healthcare workers, Relationship issues/attachment, Anxiety, and Depression.
You have a lot to process but feel overwhelmed with where to begin. As a result, you may be feeling paralyzed or avoidant about addressing the areas of your life that you know deserve attention. Simultaneously, you feel disconnected, misunderstood, and/or unseen. Relief is what you desire but you're not sure how to get it. Therapy may be the space you need to figure all of this out. I believe my role in your counseling journey is to hold a safe space for you, challenge you, point out patterns and themes, assist you in making sense of what's going on, and empower you with skills that help you feel more grounded and in control.
I specialize in Complex trauma, Adults with adverse childhood experiences, First responders and Healthcare workers, Relationship issues/attachment, Anxiety, and Depression.
You have a lot to process but feel overwhelmed with where to begin. As a result, you may be feeling paralyzed or avoidant about addressing the areas of your life that you know deserve attention. Simultaneously, you feel disconnected, misunderstood, and/or unseen. Relief is what you desire but you're not sure how to get it. Therapy may be the space you need to figure all of this out. I believe my role in your counseling journey is to hold a safe space for you, challenge you, point out patterns and themes, assist you in making sense of what's going on, and empower you with skills that help you feel more grounded and in control.
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Whitney Beard Akins Trauma Informed Christian Counseling
LPC-Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weatherford, TX 76087
My clients often find relief from anxiety and depression symptoms within a few session.
I specialize in working with teens and adults who want to heal from emotional and religious abuse. Many of my clients are also neurodiverse and seek skill building for ADHD, anxiety, and OCD. I like to use an eclectic mix of evidence-based skills, holistic approaches, and faith-informed interventions in my sessions. I believe that we all deserve to feel connected, capable, and creative. We also deserve a healthy faith and supportive relationships. Feel free to come in my office, kick off your shoes, and grab a fidget to settle your mind.
My clients often find relief from anxiety and depression symptoms within a few session.
I specialize in working with teens and adults who want to heal from emotional and religious abuse. Many of my clients are also neurodiverse and seek skill building for ADHD, anxiety, and OCD. I like to use an eclectic mix of evidence-based skills, holistic approaches, and faith-informed interventions in my sessions. I believe that we all deserve to feel connected, capable, and creative. We also deserve a healthy faith and supportive relationships. Feel free to come in my office, kick off your shoes, and grab a fidget to settle your mind.
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Miguel Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
I am a virtual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, gender and sexual discovery/acceptance, grief and loss, life transitions, difficulties in regulating emotions, and much more. Additionally, I am Gottman Method Level 1 trained in Relationship Counseling. I work with my couples on strengthening communication and connection, enhancing sexual/romantic intimacy, manage conflict as well as assist couples who are exploring ethical non-monogamy and polyamory.
I am a virtual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, gender and sexual discovery/acceptance, grief and loss, life transitions, difficulties in regulating emotions, and much more. Additionally, I am Gottman Method Level 1 trained in Relationship Counseling. I work with my couples on strengthening communication and connection, enhancing sexual/romantic intimacy, manage conflict as well as assist couples who are exploring ethical non-monogamy and polyamory.
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Margarita Yuri Medina
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD c, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
As a result, our societies have become healthier and better places for all of us My specialties are trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, school issues, and ADHD.
My therapeutic approach is Existential Phenomenological, heavily emphasizing Jungian psychology. I was introduced to Existential Phenomenology while attending the University of Dallas, where I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology. I obtained my master's in psychology at the University of West Georgia. Then, after several years, I returned to school to obtain a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Additional studies include play therapy, art therapy, SandPlay, family studies, psychophysiology, and neuropsychology. My eclectic tools range from expressive art therapies to cognitive behavioral techniques.
As a result, our societies have become healthier and better places for all of us My specialties are trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, school issues, and ADHD.
My therapeutic approach is Existential Phenomenological, heavily emphasizing Jungian psychology. I was introduced to Existential Phenomenology while attending the University of Dallas, where I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology. I obtained my master's in psychology at the University of West Georgia. Then, after several years, I returned to school to obtain a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Additional studies include play therapy, art therapy, SandPlay, family studies, psychophysiology, and neuropsychology. My eclectic tools range from expressive art therapies to cognitive behavioral techniques.
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I have experience working with a wide range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and learning disabilities.
I have joined Cary Scott Counseling for in person counseling and A Different World Counseling Services for online Counseling. I work with individuals, couples, and minors struggling with anxiety, depression, self-concept, relationships, and more. I earned my Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University-Commerce. During my master's studies, I worked with diverse populations, focusing particularly on rural mental health, in both counseling and assessment.
I have experience working with a wide range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and learning disabilities.
I have joined Cary Scott Counseling for in person counseling and A Different World Counseling Services for online Counseling. I work with individuals, couples, and minors struggling with anxiety, depression, self-concept, relationships, and more. I earned my Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University-Commerce. During my master's studies, I worked with diverse populations, focusing particularly on rural mental health, in both counseling and assessment.
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Amber Woodson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Aledo, TX 76008 (Online Only)
Welcome! Is your life not meeting your expectations? You have found the right place for guidance. As a Licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a master's degree in counseling, I provide a safe and supportive virtual space for individuals to navigate life's challenges. I help clients work on achieving a better quality of life. I have experience in helping client's that suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, phobias, trauma, and the effects of domestic abuse. I also support individuals in strengthening their relationships and developing healthy communication patterns.
Welcome! Is your life not meeting your expectations? You have found the right place for guidance. As a Licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a master's degree in counseling, I provide a safe and supportive virtual space for individuals to navigate life's challenges. I help clients work on achieving a better quality of life. I have experience in helping client's that suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, phobias, trauma, and the effects of domestic abuse. I also support individuals in strengthening their relationships and developing healthy communication patterns.
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Debra Swindle Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Stephenville, TX 76401
I am a trained Trauma Focused CBT therapist as well as a certified EMDR therapist. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, negative habits, adjustment to new environments and situations, grief, and issues of abuse and anger management. My focus is on children from 2-18, young adults and adults through the age of 99.
I am a trained Trauma Focused CBT therapist as well as a certified EMDR therapist. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, negative habits, adjustment to new environments and situations, grief, and issues of abuse and anger management. My focus is on children from 2-18, young adults and adults through the age of 99.
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Imelda Crothers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76179 (Online Only)
My client is someone seeking help for anxiety, depression, and adjusting to changes in his/her life. (S)He may have been triggered and is now experiencing nightmares, or feeling overwhelmed. (S)He has come to realize that perhaps there have been things in the past that (s)he thought were resolved but are once more affecting him/her. My client is having difficulty sleeping, there is decreased appetite, there are times that perhaps (s)he is dealing with anger or irritability. The thoughts keep coming and (s)he cannot control them. It's hard to concentrate and the thoughts are keeping him/her up at night. Life is difficult.
My client is someone seeking help for anxiety, depression, and adjusting to changes in his/her life. (S)He may have been triggered and is now experiencing nightmares, or feeling overwhelmed. (S)He has come to realize that perhaps there have been things in the past that (s)he thought were resolved but are once more affecting him/her. My client is having difficulty sleeping, there is decreased appetite, there are times that perhaps (s)he is dealing with anger or irritability. The thoughts keep coming and (s)he cannot control them. It's hard to concentrate and the thoughts are keeping him/her up at night. Life is difficult.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of clinical experience, regularly working with individuals of all ages, addressing concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, and Self Esteem. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a Person-Centered approach, and a combination of many other modalities to provide tailored counseling to each person I work with during therapy. I believe in working closely with each client to foster a relationship that encourages greater self-acceptance, leading to growth and change in their lives.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of clinical experience, regularly working with individuals of all ages, addressing concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, and Self Esteem. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a Person-Centered approach, and a combination of many other modalities to provide tailored counseling to each person I work with during therapy. I believe in working closely with each client to foster a relationship that encourages greater self-acceptance, leading to growth and change in their lives.
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Brianne Rodgers, Supervised By Lacee Lovely Lawson LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107
I am a humanist, social justice-oriented therapist invested in helping others heal and grow. I work with adults struggling with attachment and intimacy, dating and relationships, meaning and purpose, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, or general existential dread. I especially enjoy working with the marginalized, misfits, outcasts, or anyone who feels like one.
I am a humanist, social justice-oriented therapist invested in helping others heal and grow. I work with adults struggling with attachment and intimacy, dating and relationships, meaning and purpose, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, or general existential dread. I especially enjoy working with the marginalized, misfits, outcasts, or anyone who feels like one.
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Let's work together to create a plan to address needs and concerns. I'm interested in providing the care you require, whether is be for mood issues, depression, family issues, or grief. Together we will create a plan, find solutions that work for you or your family and review our progress every step of the way. I know first hand that life can be take a battering ram to expectations, personal goals, or relationships. You don't have to find all of the answers alone. It's my job to assist you in identifying viable solutions.
Let's work together to create a plan to address needs and concerns. I'm interested in providing the care you require, whether is be for mood issues, depression, family issues, or grief. Together we will create a plan, find solutions that work for you or your family and review our progress every step of the way. I know first hand that life can be take a battering ram to expectations, personal goals, or relationships. You don't have to find all of the answers alone. It's my job to assist you in identifying viable solutions.
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Relationships often need practice – learning and practicing new ways of interacting. Even when the relationship is with the person in the mirror! I provide a safe environment for you to explore reactions, thoughts and feelings about people in your life as well as yourself. I am experienced and passionate about helping. I’ve spent several years in private practice working with clients dealing with addiction, anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, depression, grief, Post-Traumatic Stress, relationship distress and Schizophrenia. I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Relationships often need practice – learning and practicing new ways of interacting. Even when the relationship is with the person in the mirror! I provide a safe environment for you to explore reactions, thoughts and feelings about people in your life as well as yourself. I am experienced and passionate about helping. I’ve spent several years in private practice working with clients dealing with addiction, anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, depression, grief, Post-Traumatic Stress, relationship distress and Schizophrenia. I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.