Medicaid Therapists in Fort Worth, TX

Hello, I'm Susan. Are you feeling weighed down by depression, anxiety, or the stress of everyday life? Do you find it difficult to navigate through daily life while juggling various responsibilities? Are you yearning for a greater sense of well-being and self-compassion? I work alongside my clients to face life's challenges head on with confidence. Together, we can explore your goals and help you find your way back to a place of balance and inner harmony. Whether you're battling overwhelming emotions, navigating relationship difficulties, or trapped in cycles of anxiety and depression, I am here to provide the support you need.

I have over 10 years’ experience working with a variety of individuals: children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families. I specialize in issues of depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, trauma, foster/adoption, divorce, Co-parenting, self-esteem, grief, parenting, and school-based concerns. My approach to therapy is strength-based and outcome oriented. I believe the process of therapy involves partnering together to promote a healthy therapeutic relationship with a sense of safety, trust, and acceptance while setting achievable goals and helping the client achieve self-acceptance leading to a secure, healthy sense of self.

I believe that each individual has the strength and potential to live the life they have always dreamed of living! I am passionate about working with children and families. I have particular interest in helping stressed families deal with challenges associated with parenting and family dynamics. I truly believe that individuals know how to solve their own problems, however, they may lack self-confidence, support, or the courage to do so. Anxiety catches us and fear holds us, but we are not destined to live a life without hope!

Most of my clients come to therapy because they are struggling with how they think and feel about themselves and their relationships. What most discover, is the importance of the relationship they have with Self. They come to accept that the most important relationship to cultivate and grow is the one with themselves. If this sounds familiar or makes some things in your living make sense, when you're ready, let's talk!

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

Does life seem unbearable? Are things becoming more difficult to cope with? Are you seeking help, but feel overwhelmed with the possible options? At Mind Above Matter, our unique treatment approach provides virtually all levels of care, under one roof. The advantage to our Continuity of Care Model, is that you're able to work with the same group of therapists and psychiatrists throughout your entire treatment. No more switching counselors and retelling your story over and over, and no more medication changes due to psychiatrists learning how you respond to different psychotropic medications. We offer personalized care and are locally owned and operated.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor that provides services for children, adolescents, and adults. I offer individual, couples/marital, play therapy, and group counseling. I am a husband, a father, and a grandfather. My passion is working in the area of marriage counseling, depression, and dissociative disorders. I utilize the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model for most cases. I am also Level II Trained in EMDR and a full member of EMDRIA. I am also fluent in speaking Spanish, and can provide all the above services in Spanish.

'Life is like a camera-focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot.' I have over ten years of experience in serving youth, tweens, teens, adults and families with a variety of mental health disabilities including emotional and behavioral needs. I believe in making the counseling process fun and individualized. I strive to help each individual move toward wholeness and wellness through listening and understanding each person's life story to help bring healing. I have worked with a variety of people from all backgrounds and cultures.

I love helping clients find ways to cope with their depression and anxiety. Hopelessness and helplessness are two emotions that are damaging if not acknowledged and addressed. Everyone experiences some form of somber mood but when this mood is not addressed, it easily turns into a disorder that can be very hard to cope with on a daily basis. I want to help you with coping with this debilitating illness. It can be defeated but only through work. I have the tools to make it work for you.

My behavioral health work began in 1988, with adolescents and their families, branching into extremely effective work with addictions and couples counseling. I am trained in EMDR & Brainspotting (BSP), a very fast paced healing process for all types of trauma, PTSD, abuse issues, anxiety, overwhelming emotions, grief issues and cravings. I work most quickly with athletes suffering from mental blocks, injuries and other issues inhibiting performance even though the injury is completely healed. Many of my athletic clients have completed in just a two hour session.

My goal is to provide you or your child a safe space in order to explore the challenges you are facing. I take the lead from you to work on the goals or change that are most important to you.

Trained in Christian marriage and family counseling - as you might expect, my practice naturally focuses on all things family. Whether I'm helping marriages rekindle their spark, discovering that ever so subtle intervention which transforms discord into family harmony, or breaking through the invisible wall of an obstinate adolescent or child - with over 35 years in the field, there's little I haven't dealt with.

I am strong advocate of helping others embrace their past, move forward with their future and dominate their destiny. I have several years of experience advocating for children, women, men and families in general. No matter what the problem, issue or circumstance I am a strong believer that We can overcome anything. Perspective is KEY!

Reaching out for help can be a very scary thing! You are making a positive first step in getting the help you or your child/adolescent needs. I hope to provide a caring, safe environment where trust can be built so healing can begin. I want to help you or your child/adolescent overcome the challenges and stress of life by listening, showing care and compassion and strengthening your coping skills.

In life's journey we're bound to catch some tough blows. Sometimes they're too tough to take on alone. Let's work through yours together. I work from a holistic, humanistic approach helping to empower people and bring about change and healing. I have extensive experience in working with youth and families in a variety of areas especially grief and trauma. I hope you take the first step in your journey towards wellness.

I empower my clients to realize their optimum self through growth and discovery of their strengths and innate qualities. I believe that to be successful in our lives, we need to notice what works for us and transfer that insight into the areas that we would like to better. I often combine the use of solution-focused brief therapy (SFT) with narrative therapy since it helps in writing a better future for ourselves and creating hope for tomorrow. We decide our path and take the steps towards our new future. My clients are multidimensional and range in age.

My practice is geared towards providing counseling services to young children (with a focus on age 2-4), as well as clients recovering from issues related to COMPLEX trauma. (See www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/complex-trauma). I am a Registered Play Therapist, Certified Animal-Assisted Play Therapist (accompanied by a therapy dog and a therapy cat), and a Somatic EMDR Practitioner. I am trained in SMART (Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Therapy), developed for children with complex trauma, and I am provisionally certified as a Drumbeat facilitator.

Do you feel overwhelmed by your life, spouse or family? Most satisfied clients tell me they feel better about their problems and are empowered to deal with them after reaching some therapeutic goals together. I can provide spiritual-based counseling as well to tap into the strengths you already have.

"Life is a balance of holding on and letting go" It is my goal in my LPC practice to assist all clients to achieve their full potential by helping them work through the issues that are holding them back. Trauma work is my specialty along with the normal modalities of counseling. Tele-Counseling and in-office visits are available.