Relationship Issues Therapists in Fort Hood, TX
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A Plus Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Hood, TX 76544
I provide help for children, adults, couples and families who may be experiencing emotional, social, behavioral or relationship difficulties.
As a professional counselor my private practice focus is on relationships and sexual issues, but I also see other populations. I recognize that therapy is not one size fits all. I collaborate with my clients to find the best treatment modality. I offer a safe confidential nonjudgmental environment so clients can accomplish mental health wellness, education and career goals. If you need someone who is experienced, listens carefully, and is dedicated to providing caring counseling services to her clients please call. Free phone consultations are available.
I provide help for children, adults, couples and families who may be experiencing emotional, social, behavioral or relationship difficulties.
As a professional counselor my private practice focus is on relationships and sexual issues, but I also see other populations. I recognize that therapy is not one size fits all. I collaborate with my clients to find the best treatment modality. I offer a safe confidential nonjudgmental environment so clients can accomplish mental health wellness, education and career goals. If you need someone who is experienced, listens carefully, and is dedicated to providing caring counseling services to her clients please call. Free phone consultations are available.
![Photo of Janet Tuohy, MSW, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3df9bf07-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Janet Tuohy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Fort Hood, TX 76544 (Online Only)
I am trained in: EMDR, DBT, CPT, Gottman Marriage program, and other relationship/parenting programs.
Are you ready to make a change? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over with the same results? My clients find my insightful, holistic, honest approach to be calming and helpful. It is important to have someone you trust by your side. I embrace diversity and spirituality, but also find laughter and humor to be very healing. Some of my specialities include: PTSD/trauma, performance enhancement, relationship issues, mood disorders, family and parenting issues, DID, abuse issues, military, work issues, sexuality issues, and more. For additional helpful resources, go to my website: www.zenhart.com.
I am trained in: EMDR, DBT, CPT, Gottman Marriage program, and other relationship/parenting programs.
Are you ready to make a change? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over with the same results? My clients find my insightful, holistic, honest approach to be calming and helpful. It is important to have someone you trust by your side. I embrace diversity and spirituality, but also find laughter and humor to be very healing. Some of my specialities include: PTSD/trauma, performance enhancement, relationship issues, mood disorders, family and parenting issues, DID, abuse issues, military, work issues, sexuality issues, and more. For additional helpful resources, go to my website: www.zenhart.com.
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Kindra Mitchell-Dorsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Hood, TX 76544
Kindra's main areas of focus include racial trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and self-esteem.
Kindra Mitchell-Dorsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2012. She holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology, and is currently a PhD candidate specializing in Family Studies. Kindra understands that each individual client is unique, and therefore her approach is always tailored to meet the specific needs and diversity of each client. She thrives when working with minority populations and enjoys connecting with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
Kindra's main areas of focus include racial trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and self-esteem.
Kindra Mitchell-Dorsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2012. She holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology, and is currently a PhD candidate specializing in Family Studies. Kindra understands that each individual client is unique, and therefore her approach is always tailored to meet the specific needs and diversity of each client. She thrives when working with minority populations and enjoys connecting with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
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Specialties: Military stressors, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sexual trauma, peripartum, life transitions, social anxiety, phobias, grief, anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship issues.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Army Veteran with over 12 years of experience working with the military population, dependents, and Veterans. I work collaboratively with clients to provide individualized treatment that is evidence based and empirically founded. By learning positive coping skills, improving insight and modifying thoughts and behaviors, clients make meaningful changes while being active participants in their therapy. I value the therapeutic relationship and seek to empower individuals with empathy and knowledge.
Specialties: Military stressors, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sexual trauma, peripartum, life transitions, social anxiety, phobias, grief, anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship issues.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Army Veteran with over 12 years of experience working with the military population, dependents, and Veterans. I work collaboratively with clients to provide individualized treatment that is evidence based and empirically founded. By learning positive coping skills, improving insight and modifying thoughts and behaviors, clients make meaningful changes while being active participants in their therapy. I value the therapeutic relationship and seek to empower individuals with empathy and knowledge.
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I am Cori Jo East-Long. a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University. I have worked in the mental health field for over 8 years. I have a history of working with clients with depression and anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse issues. My other areas of expertise include foster care, adoption, parenting issues, and LGBTQ+ issues. I use approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and Adlerian therapy.
I am Cori Jo East-Long. a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University. I have worked in the mental health field for over 8 years. I have a history of working with clients with depression and anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse issues. My other areas of expertise include foster care, adoption, parenting issues, and LGBTQ+ issues. I use approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and Adlerian therapy.
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Loria A Lofton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Hood, TX 76544 (Online Only)
Stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and drama...We have all encountered them! But, you don't have to face these common life difficulties alone. I am here to help. With extensive training and experience, I provide a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental environment that is safe for you. Though it is sometimes necessary to look at history, I believe that time and energy are better spent focusing on where you're going rather than where you've been. No, we cannot re-write your past but we can work together to write the future you want. Let's begin your next chapter!
Stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and drama...We have all encountered them! But, you don't have to face these common life difficulties alone. I am here to help. With extensive training and experience, I provide a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental environment that is safe for you. Though it is sometimes necessary to look at history, I believe that time and energy are better spent focusing on where you're going rather than where you've been. No, we cannot re-write your past but we can work together to write the future you want. Let's begin your next chapter!
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Paul is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience in providing counseling and consultation. He received his PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. Prior to joining Chupik Counseling, Paul served for 25 years as a faculty member of the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. He previously served as a special assistant to the Department of Health and Human Services where he offered expertise on adolescent mental health issues.
Paul is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience in providing counseling and consultation. He received his PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. Prior to joining Chupik Counseling, Paul served for 25 years as a faculty member of the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. He previously served as a special assistant to the Department of Health and Human Services where he offered expertise on adolescent mental health issues.
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Rachel received her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University Central Texas. She is an active member of the Texas Counseling Association. Her professional experience includes small group and individual counseling in the school setting with preschool -5th grades. Also small group counseling for Women. As a professional school counselor, Rachel has worked with individual and groups on issues such as divorce, depression, anxiety, anger management, grief, family dynamics, physical and sexual abuse, and adolescent transitions.
Rachel received her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University Central Texas. She is an active member of the Texas Counseling Association. Her professional experience includes small group and individual counseling in the school setting with preschool -5th grades. Also small group counseling for Women. As a professional school counselor, Rachel has worked with individual and groups on issues such as divorce, depression, anxiety, anger management, grief, family dynamics, physical and sexual abuse, and adolescent transitions.
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Jason E. Duckworth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor with over 36 years and 15,000 hours of experience in pastoral counseling and marriage and family therapy. Jason received his Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University-Central Texas. He also holds a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Jason has also served as an adjunct professor at Baylor University. Having completed a 34-year career in the US Army, Jason brings in a wealth of expertise in working with military families.
Jason E. Duckworth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor with over 36 years and 15,000 hours of experience in pastoral counseling and marriage and family therapy. Jason received his Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University-Central Texas. He also holds a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Jason has also served as an adjunct professor at Baylor University. Having completed a 34-year career in the US Army, Jason brings in a wealth of expertise in working with military families.
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Vania Legington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Hood, TX 76544
Vania is a professional and empathetic Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from Texas A&M University at Commerce. She will soon complete her licensure for LCDC and currently holds an LCDC-I. She has been a social worker for over 20 years, obtaining her undergraduate degree from Baylor University in 1999. Vania is an experienced and engaging trainer of both professionals and families. She specializes in blended, relative, adoptive and foster families. Her 18-year experience with Child Protective Services allows her to empathize and treat the dynamics of these special types of families.
Vania is a professional and empathetic Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from Texas A&M University at Commerce. She will soon complete her licensure for LCDC and currently holds an LCDC-I. She has been a social worker for over 20 years, obtaining her undergraduate degree from Baylor University in 1999. Vania is an experienced and engaging trainer of both professionals and families. She specializes in blended, relative, adoptive and foster families. Her 18-year experience with Child Protective Services allows her to empathize and treat the dynamics of these special types of families.
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LaQuarion Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Fort Hood, TX 76544 (Online Only)
LaQuarion Bradley is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work. LaQuarion has over 7 years of experience serving, supporting, and educating individuals, and families through complex life circumstances. As a social worker, she is dedicated to supporting the quality of life that each person desires, as well as providing insight and using overall wellness as the basis for long-term happiness.
LaQuarion Bradley is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work. LaQuarion has over 7 years of experience serving, supporting, and educating individuals, and families through complex life circumstances. As a social worker, she is dedicated to supporting the quality of life that each person desires, as well as providing insight and using overall wellness as the basis for long-term happiness.
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Ellison Davis Counseling and Wellness Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CSC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Hood, TX 76544
On this journey of life it's a possibility that you've experienced a gamut of emotions. It's only human to cry when you're sad or express excitement when hearing good news. There are also situations that may feel overwhelming, uncomfortable or like uncharted territory. During these trying times additional assistance is often warranted in order to feel a sense of well-being.
On this journey of life it's a possibility that you've experienced a gamut of emotions. It's only human to cry when you're sad or express excitement when hearing good news. There are also situations that may feel overwhelming, uncomfortable or like uncharted territory. During these trying times additional assistance is often warranted in order to feel a sense of well-being.
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Caron Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Hood, TX 76544
Not accepting new clients
Visit my website: www.caronpalmercounseling.com
Through individual, couple, and child/family counseling, my desire is to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which you can deepen personal understanding and strengthen relationships. I approach therapy from an Attachment Theory model providing therapy for a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems. Treatment is personalized to you and your specific situation. Those currently in the military or who have served in the military often have unique challenges. I have had the privilege of working with military individuals and families for many years.
Visit my website: www.caronpalmercounseling.com
Through individual, couple, and child/family counseling, my desire is to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which you can deepen personal understanding and strengthen relationships. I approach therapy from an Attachment Theory model providing therapy for a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems. Treatment is personalized to you and your specific situation. Those currently in the military or who have served in the military often have unique challenges. I have had the privilege of working with military individuals and families for many years.
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Are you letting everyday life stress you out? Are you experiencing challenges with your interpersonal relationships? Do you miss the intimacy in your relationship? These are just a few examples of the topics that counseling can help you address. I offer evening appointments to allow counseling to fit into your busy schedule without causing additional stress. I create a safe and secure environment to facilitate growth in your personal or professional life. Counseling can be an enriching experience for most people.
Are you letting everyday life stress you out? Are you experiencing challenges with your interpersonal relationships? Do you miss the intimacy in your relationship? These are just a few examples of the topics that counseling can help you address. I offer evening appointments to allow counseling to fit into your busy schedule without causing additional stress. I create a safe and secure environment to facilitate growth in your personal or professional life. Counseling can be an enriching experience for most people.
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Sharna Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76543 (Online Only)
Domestic Violence- victims and offenders, Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Self-awareness, Emotional baggage, Identity issues, Legacy building, Career Counseling Christian Counseling, Military, Couples Counseling, Relationship building, Adult Counseling, Adolescent Counseling, Abandonment, Rejection, Trauma, Grief Counseling, Family Counseling, Lack of control, Parental issues, Incarceration, Probation/ Parole for various charges.
My vision for Awake To Dream Again is to help you; 1. DISCOVER the jewels hidden within by coming into a place of knowledge in what you are destined to do in life. 2. IDENTIFY what tools are needed to up root seeds of stagnation. 3. FULFILL who you are destined to be now that you have discovered and identified the crowned inner you.
Domestic Violence- victims and offenders, Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Self-awareness, Emotional baggage, Identity issues, Legacy building, Career Counseling Christian Counseling, Military, Couples Counseling, Relationship building, Adult Counseling, Adolescent Counseling, Abandonment, Rejection, Trauma, Grief Counseling, Family Counseling, Lack of control, Parental issues, Incarceration, Probation/ Parole for various charges.
My vision for Awake To Dream Again is to help you; 1. DISCOVER the jewels hidden within by coming into a place of knowledge in what you are destined to do in life. 2. IDENTIFY what tools are needed to up root seeds of stagnation. 3. FULFILL who you are destined to be now that you have discovered and identified the crowned inner you.
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Barbara Burrow Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EMDR, CGCS, NBCC
Verified Verified
Harker Heights, TX 76543
You are unique. Your journey is unique. Your authentic self feels stifled and sidelined as you habitually put others first. Like many, you might feel caught on a super highway of doing and wonder "is there more?" Deep down you know there is, but you shrug off that nagging sense of emptiness and continue to do what is before you. What if you learned ways to have less anxiety, less relationship struggles, feel more confident and motivated, and enriched all around while activating your potential and purpose? What would you love to be, do, have, or experience? It's yours to create!
You are unique. Your journey is unique. Your authentic self feels stifled and sidelined as you habitually put others first. Like many, you might feel caught on a super highway of doing and wonder "is there more?" Deep down you know there is, but you shrug off that nagging sense of emptiness and continue to do what is before you. What if you learned ways to have less anxiety, less relationship struggles, feel more confident and motivated, and enriched all around while activating your potential and purpose? What would you love to be, do, have, or experience? It's yours to create!
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Eans Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, NCC, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76541 (Online Only)
We specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship issues.
Relationships have a huge impact on your quality of life. Everyone says "relationships are hard work" and "relationships require compromise", but there's not enough conversation on how to navigate those hardships or how to decide when to compromise. I can guide you as you work through figuring out what feels authentic for you through the use of attachment based, experiential therapies. If you are in a troubled relationship, going through a transition, feeling depressed, or in need of someone to talk to, we're here to help.
We specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship issues.
Relationships have a huge impact on your quality of life. Everyone says "relationships are hard work" and "relationships require compromise", but there's not enough conversation on how to navigate those hardships or how to decide when to compromise. I can guide you as you work through figuring out what feels authentic for you through the use of attachment based, experiential therapies. If you are in a troubled relationship, going through a transition, feeling depressed, or in need of someone to talk to, we're here to help.
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Stephanie Sigler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Looking to enhance relationship intimacy? Need a counselor who understands your alternative style? Seeking a relationship tune-up? Recognizing client uniqueness and dynamics is crucial for effective therapy. Your relationship is unique, and that's great! My aim is to create a healing space where you feel safe expressing concerns, sharing innermost thoughts, and seeking guidance during challenging times. Everyone deserves someone who listens and offers support when facing difficulties.
Looking to enhance relationship intimacy? Need a counselor who understands your alternative style? Seeking a relationship tune-up? Recognizing client uniqueness and dynamics is crucial for effective therapy. Your relationship is unique, and that's great! My aim is to create a healing space where you feel safe expressing concerns, sharing innermost thoughts, and seeking guidance during challenging times. Everyone deserves someone who listens and offers support when facing difficulties.
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I'm here to help people needing support in navigating through life's difficult situations. Do you need help with personal growth, or guidance to feel more like your true self. My aim is to provide a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings to reach your goals. Sometimes talking or seeing things from a different point of view helps ideas fall into place. Natural supplements and coping skills assist with sleeping, pain, and emotional duress. Relationship problems tend to be eased by talking things through and using adapted materials in session and/or homework.
I'm here to help people needing support in navigating through life's difficult situations. Do you need help with personal growth, or guidance to feel more like your true self. My aim is to provide a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings to reach your goals. Sometimes talking or seeing things from a different point of view helps ideas fall into place. Natural supplements and coping skills assist with sleeping, pain, and emotional duress. Relationship problems tend to be eased by talking things through and using adapted materials in session and/or homework.
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Angela Marie Jourdain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76541
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.
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.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.