Grief Therapists in Georgetown, TX

“The only thing constant in life is change,” Sometimes change is anticipated other times it is scary, lonely and not what we had in our plans. My goal as a therapist is to work together with clients to move towards a future that they want while processing the situation that led them to seek counseling and learn what can be done differently by using their existing skills, strategies and ideals or developing new ones. I strive to partner with every client in an individual, family or group setting as they navigate the successes, trials and tribulations of this crazy ride we call life.

Are you a parent who feels they have tried everything with their child, but they still aren’t listening, following directions and have extreme emotional outbursts? Is your child getting kick out of school for these same behaviors? Are you a teen tired of feeling anxious, depressed, stressed out and overwhelmed? Are you a child, trying to find the right language to communicate how you are feeling with your parent, but unsure how? Whether you’re a parent unsure of what do to, an adolescent trying to find their place, or a child looking for a space to connect with your parent and to be a child, I am here for you!

I am passionate about helping people overcome daily struggles that are holding them back from living the quality of life they deserve to live. I strive to build a rapport built on respect and trust, meeting each client where they are by using client-centered, solution-focused and CBT approaches. I work to foster a safe and supportive environment where the we can effectively work together to resolve problems. My primary goal is to help you find positive changes by identifying sources of distress, uncovering your own personal strengths, and empowering you to ultimately reach your life goals.

Do you long for real connection and understanding? I welcome you here to provide a safe and supportive space where you can express your true and authentic self. I draw from a deep well of professional experiences providing support for parents of children with disabilities, loved ones and caregivers of people receiving hospice care, and first-hand experiences of navigating care and the profound loss.

Carmela enjoys working with Adolescents, Couples, Individuals, Families, & Groups addressing the issues of adolescents, parenting, marriage, divorce, change, grief, communication, family disputes, & crisis. Carmela utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Approach with "supportive confrontation" to assist & facilitate change within individual dynamics, focusing on one's strengths while building on their perceived "weaknesses". Perception Is Everything!~ Carmela has served as Senior Supervisor, Juvenile Probation Officer, & Family Preservation & PROMPT Program Supervisor and Family Therapist providing mental health counseling services to court ordered juveniles and families within homes, school, & community settings. Carmela has experience working with Military personnel & families through deployments of Desert Storm & Somalia.

Have you ever looked at your reflection and wondered who you are? Do you ever feel lost or wonder where you are headed? Confession- I have. I realized later in life that my calling was to become a therapist. Long before returning to college, I received on-the-job training through my own experiences as a mother, wife, friend, and as an individual struggling with depression and anxiety. These experiences helped prepare me for my role as a therapist, along with losing my 34-year-old son in 2023. Just like my clients, I looked for a therapist to talk to, one who would listen and be able to understand where I was coming from.

I am passionate about helping people overcome daily difficulties that are holding them back from living their best life. I am qualified to handle many concerns such as relationship struggles, trauma, life transitions, grief, loss of a child, anxiety, self-esteem issues, etc. I am EMDR certified as well as Trauma & Grief certified. I strive to build a collaborative relationship built on respect and trust, meeting each client exactly where they are by using client-centered and solution-focused approaches. I work to foster a safe and supportive environment where client and counselor can effectively work together to resolve problems.

I am passionate about helping those struggling with trauma and grief across the lifespan, including perinatal loss (whether from infertility/miscarriage/infant loss), and postpartum difficulties. Our life journey is often filled with many unexpected twists and turns, with some surpassing our natural abilities to cope well. Our American culture openly avoids acknowledging the profound depth of our human experiences. Tolerance for trauma and grief is time-limited and short-lived, because "this happens all the time". But what if we can learn to acknowledge the pain without shame, guilt, or judgement?

Have you found yourself feeling overwhelmed with life? Are you looking for a therapist who’s a real person with real feelings & emotions who understands that life is hard and can sometimes suck? Sometimes we just need someone to listen without judgement. Someone to help us work through the moments of “blah” feelings we all experience as humans. My goal as a therapist is to be exactly that for everyone I work with.

I can help adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, relationships, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating and life decisions. I work with those who experience grief, loss and trauma in order to manage their journey and learn to cope with the process. I will work with couples who struggle to manage conflict and find a way forward.

Nicolle has a passion for walking alongside those who are experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, or any difficult transitions along life’s path. She also has a special interest in neurodivergent clients, helping those who may be feeling stuck moving through their days with executive function difficulties or feeling accepted as one’s true self. She comes to the counseling relationship from a person-centered and psychodynamic lens, recognizing that every person is unique and has different needs.

Trauma, abuse, & grief can greatly impact how we function on a daily basis. Everyone's experiences are unique & individual. There may be times where you cannot explain why this or that happened and that can feel both confusing & frustrating. Has something like this ever happened to you before? Through counseling, we can explore the roots of your confusion and frustration through different research-backed techniques with my training in EMDR, IFS, TBRI, & the Gottman method. We can work ongoing to integrate what you learn about yourself into your everyday life.

We have therapists (Licensed, Associates and Graduate Students Interns) who specialize in different age groups (teens, young adults, middle age, and elderly), constellations (individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy), and targets (pastors & missionaries, EMDR, affair recovery, blended families, veterans, grief & loss, etc.). If a client requests to incorporate Christian spirituality into counseling, our therapists are well trained to do so. However, we are incredibly respectful of our clients’ faith beliefs, including those who profess faith and those who do not.

Do you feel your ideal self when you see your reflection? Do you have those thoughts of feeling stuck? Are you struggling with moving forward from a past event, or maybe you know what you want, but feel it is unattainable? I can help by listening to your needs and goals and providing evidence based treatment, education and tools to help you “unstuck” yourself. Together we will dive into identifying the culprit or culprits and work towards finding balance.

Using an Adlerian approach, I want to encourage and empower clients to use their own strengths to attain their goals. I also specialize in sand-tray therapy-which is an effective intervention that helps clients better articulate their past trauma, feelings and emotions, and has been powerful in the healing of depression, grief, addiction, and anxiety in teens and adults. Our counseling center offers an Intensive Outpatient Program for substance abuse, to include individual and group counseling. Finally, I encourage the client to lead their own sessions to heal.

At times, life can feel so heavy that it feels difficult to breath. It’s times like this when we’re overwhelmed with emotion and/or a negative internal voice and often feel alone. You deserve to be heard and seen in a safe, collaborative space. I provide a compassionate place to rest your heart and mind to help you process your feelings. Together, we identify your intentions while honoring your struggles with authenticity and compassionately explore what gets in way of what you would like for yourself. I look forward to connecting with you!

Finding a therapist can be challenging! I’d love to help navigate all of life’s challenges alongside you, with the attention and care you deserve. I specialize in anxiety, grief, loss and trauma. As a therapist with lived experience, I know how hard it can be to just get started. I'm here when you're ready to take the next step and prioritize yourself.

Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, and/or depression? Do you need help and encouragement to explore, decide and put into place life choices that fit you? Are you ready to take steps toward feeling peaceful, happier and healthier? Are you a teen, adult, family, couple, and/or military veteran that wants to make some changes in your life and/or relationships to find greater contentment? If any of this applies to you and your situation, I am here to offer encouragement, support, and healthy decision making skills.

Life is changing every day. Before you know it another week or month has passed by. I encourage you to grow, adapt, and be the best you. You have to decide what you want your life to look like. No one else can do that for you. Once you figure that out, I'll help you get there. Or get through whatever you're going through right now in the healthiest way possible. I focus on you. What works for one person doesn't work for everyone; I don't believe in a cookie cutter approach to therapy. Don't wait to figure it out, or get through it, live your best life now.