Behavioral Issues Therapists in Dripping Springs, TX

Hello! I am an EMDR certified psychotherapist specializing in Women’s Mental Health, EMDR and Trauma. I am a firm believer that complete mental wellness incorporates both an integrative and holistic approach, emphasizing different modalities, and mind/body connection. I emphasize this precise integrative approach of overall wellness, including exercise and diet, that helps treat both mind and body.

I love that each one of us has unique life experiences. Each life experience is different, some cause us joy and happiness while others cause pain and suffering. These experiences help create our story. Let’s explore each chapter of your story in hopes to find healing where there is pain and hope where suffering has existed. Let’s walk on this healing journey together to uncover who you are, to discover what you already have inside of you and to provide you more tools to make this healing possible.

At Golden Paws Counseling Services PLLC, my therapy dog, Deuce, and I partner to deliver trauma-informed interventions as a counseling team for children, adolescents, parents, and adults. Certified animal-assisted counseling can range from empowering clients with calming techniques, building social skills and expressing emotions, navigating changes and transitions, to help with overcoming challenges and building resilience.

28 year old Eliza, is the mother of 3. At 8 weeks postpartum, she is feeling overwhelmed. Her 4 year old was diagnosed with autism, and doesn’t dress or eat independently. This bright child is prone to meltdown or run-off in public places, and just when it’s time to go somewhere. His aversion to food, movement and clothing are sensitivities she experiences to a lessor degree. She’s exhausted, and needs to return to work soon. She’s concerned about the leaking of urine and pressure she feels in her pelvis. Jim, her husband wants their intimacy back, but she’s not ready. She wants to restore balance and ease to her life, and her body.

Accepting new virtual clients only. No one should have to go through this life alone. I believe in the power of relationships to bring about positive transformation. My focus is to be a safe and warm presence for you to process and make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With empathy and gentleness, I allow clients to take the lead in their own healing process, while offering guidance and perspective so that you can be the best version of yourself. As a counselor, it is an honor to sit with people in the midst of this messy life, human to human, as hope and healing come alive. To me, there is no greater privilege.

It is a brave and courageous step to start this healing journey. Have you noticed yourself, or child feel overwhelmed? Have you experienced hurt, that causes you struggles in your daily life and relationships? Do you need a safe space to process difficult emotions or issues? Do you need assistance as a caregiver to connect with your child more? I would be honored to help you navigate any of these life stressors. I want my clients to gain as many skills as possible; leaving therapy feeling well equipped to manage any curve ball thrown your way.

Have you found yourself in a difficult situation, relationship, or divorce with a narcissist? Are you have difficulties with moving forward in your life or feel depressed or anxious? Have you experienced loss or an event that you cannot seem to move past? Do you need someone who will listen to you and understand your emotions?

People seek out therapy often feeling defeated and at a loss for how to move forward. Many tend to get stuck in old patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions they cannot seem to shake. I focus on using person-centered therapy which allows you to dive deeper into your internal world helping you to better make sense of yourself. Therapy has the potential to enhance your self-awareness so that you can figure out new and creative ways of being in your life.

In life we experience unpleasant moments during our journey with ups and downs; sometimes it can feel more overwhelming rather than positive. It might look like dissolving relationships personal or professional, difficulty expressing emotions, or anger getting the best of you. It could be spending too much time in your head than living in the moment and missing out in life.

Adolescence is a time filled with continuous change that can bring unique challenges to each individual, ultimately making this a difficult time for not only teens but families too. Adolescence marks the transition from childhood to adulthood and includes those ages 13-25. It is an intensely important developmental stage in which teens develop a sense of self, independence, boundaries, social connections, communication and emotional regulation skills. Accomplishing these tasks is no easy feat and often conflict arises. This is where I can help!

Seeking help is a huge step & I'm so glad you're here! Is anxiety, depression, or stress weighing you down? Are problems with your partner, children (young or adult), or others causing you grief? Do you work so hard but still seem to get triggered and wounded? If you seek to break unhealthy patterns and beliefs from the past, want to move into the life you desire, get in touch with or expand lost parts of yourself; there is a way, and you do not have to do it alone! Whether you're healing journey is underway or you're just getting started, I would love to support you in walking your path and create the space you need for healing.

My focus is on meeting the client from a holistic and integrative approach to therapy. There are many avenues to find motivation to achieve optimal health, as well as maintaining gains through recovery efforts. I find great passion in assisting the client to find their true sense of self (authentic self) through self-actualization, which includes self-image, self-esteem, and the ideal self. There's also a desire for positivity and purpose, healthy balanced thoughts, grounding and breathing through mindfulness, replacement of negative behaviors for positive, identifying strengths/solutions, and rewriting the story of their lives.

I myself struggled with Anxiety and Depression as a young person. I often like to joke that I took my first psychology class as a DIY project. As I discovered what worked for me, I realized that I wanted to share that knowledge with other people. I view therapy as a place to feel safe, express feelings, explore relationships, describe experiences, and (if necessary) revisit old wounds to heal from them. In my practice I am passionate about utilizing Positive Psychology, strength-based approaches and CBT to achieve better mental health.

Hi! As a parent we are facing different challenges everyday in which we struggle and feel pressured to constantly have it together. I’m a mother of two and understand your struggles of not feeling enough, especially during a time when we are required to be parents, teachers, doctors, nurses etc. all at once. So if you take anything from landing on my page I want to tell you that: You are enough! As a clinician I have helped children and families who had experienced challenges and adversities in their lives.

Walking through life can sometimes be difficult and lonely. Reaching out for help is amazingly brave and I want to work with you to help you not just survive, but thrive. Working with people is my passion and I want to help you in any way that I can. I work with children, teens, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, children in the foster care system, and children with their adoptive families.

I passionate about helping clients find a greater sense of ease when managing life stressors and a greater sense of overall fulfilment in life. I enjoy working with adults who are motivated to find new and more productive ways to move through challenging life transitions, move towards personal growth goals, manage parenting stressors, relationship stressors, and/or work stressors, and decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger, and process grief. I have extensive training in anxiety management, mindfulness and breathwork, integrative health, and parenting (including fostering and foster to adopt).

Jan Venable, M.Ed., LPC-S is a psychotherapist and counselor with over 25 years of experience. She works with both adolescents and adults. She specializes in working with people in recovery who want to improve their relationships. This includes healing trauma, anxiety, and codependency. She believes one of the most vital elements of mental health is developing our physical health and practicing good nutrition. She advocates for treating the whole person rather than just isolated symptoms. Jan has extensive experience with adolescents. She finds treating teens with respect and compassion opens many doors.