Anxiety Therapists in Giddings, TX
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Hello! I'm Marisol Guerra-Garza! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about supporting clients through various life occurrences, changes, and stressors. I enjoy working with Adults and Adolescents and have over 10 years of experience working in various therapeutic settings, which include treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, life/career changes, and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Hello! I'm Marisol Guerra-Garza! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about supporting clients through various life occurrences, changes, and stressors. I enjoy working with Adults and Adolescents and have over 10 years of experience working in various therapeutic settings, which include treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, life/career changes, and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
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Ponderado M Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Giddings, TX 78942
I have clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families working through a variety of problems such as communication, trauma, anxiety, depression adoption and other relational problems.
**Currently Accepting New Clients** Throughout life's journey, all of us face difficult challenges as well as times of reflection and growth. I have a passion for helping others through difficult times and love working with clients helping to facilitate insight and healing in their personal journey. In 2017, I opened Ponderado M Counseling Services, LLC on a ranch in La Grange, Texas. The counseling office is nestled around animals and the outdoors as they are used to create a unique therapeutic environment and opportunity for the client outside the traditional office setting.
I have clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families working through a variety of problems such as communication, trauma, anxiety, depression adoption and other relational problems.
**Currently Accepting New Clients** Throughout life's journey, all of us face difficult challenges as well as times of reflection and growth. I have a passion for helping others through difficult times and love working with clients helping to facilitate insight and healing in their personal journey. In 2017, I opened Ponderado M Counseling Services, LLC on a ranch in La Grange, Texas. The counseling office is nestled around animals and the outdoors as they are used to create a unique therapeutic environment and opportunity for the client outside the traditional office setting.
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I’ve worked with adults, children, adolescents, families with a variety of backgrounds, and have extensive experience treating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and child/adolescent behavioral disorders.
My philosophy is one of pragmatism, based on treating each client as an individual with specific needs and empowering clients through education as well as introspection. My greatest goal is to help others develop into healthy and whole individuals, and to embrace life’s journey. In the therapeutic process, I empower the client to discover their own resolve, while at the same time directing the client into a safe path of self-discovery.
I’ve worked with adults, children, adolescents, families with a variety of backgrounds, and have extensive experience treating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and child/adolescent behavioral disorders.
My philosophy is one of pragmatism, based on treating each client as an individual with specific needs and empowering clients through education as well as introspection. My greatest goal is to help others develop into healthy and whole individuals, and to embrace life’s journey. In the therapeutic process, I empower the client to discover their own resolve, while at the same time directing the client into a safe path of self-discovery.
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Shawn David McCowan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Giddings, TX 78942
Waitlist for new clients
Relationships are often the most difficult part of our lives. While they may provide companionship and comfort, they can also be a source of conflict and pain. Regardless of who we are or from where we came, we will each face life events that challenge our sense of self. Our response to each event - a crossroad - can shape the remainder of our journey. I am honored to walk with you as you consider your paths and take those crucial steps.
Relationships are often the most difficult part of our lives. While they may provide companionship and comfort, they can also be a source of conflict and pain. Regardless of who we are or from where we came, we will each face life events that challenge our sense of self. Our response to each event - a crossroad - can shape the remainder of our journey. I am honored to walk with you as you consider your paths and take those crucial steps.
Online Therapists
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Lisa Vanderpool
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, TX 77316 (Online Only)
Lisa Vanderpool is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas, working with clients statewide via telehealth. She works with adults and teenagers, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. Lisa's style and approach are well-suited for adults and teens dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, trauma, AD/HD, anger, relationship issues, parenting issues, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Lisa Vanderpool is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas, working with clients statewide via telehealth. She works with adults and teenagers, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. Lisa's style and approach are well-suited for adults and teens dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, trauma, AD/HD, anger, relationship issues, parenting issues, and LGBTQ+ issues.
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You want to safely disclose the thoughts and fears you've stuffed away without judgement.
Maybe you're newly single, or new to town, and you despair because you're lonely, you feel lost, and you wonder if things will ever get better. Perhaps you have a history of complicated relationships, and you've noticed you repeat the same cycle but can't stop. Or could it be you say yes... to everything and everyone, and now you're burned out and resentful. Getting up in the morning is a struggle. You're on the verge of crying. You're lashing out. Whatever is going on, your situation is leaving you anxious, discouraged, and even hopeless at times. Sometimes life circumstances feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain hard.
You want to safely disclose the thoughts and fears you've stuffed away without judgement.
Maybe you're newly single, or new to town, and you despair because you're lonely, you feel lost, and you wonder if things will ever get better. Perhaps you have a history of complicated relationships, and you've noticed you repeat the same cycle but can't stop. Or could it be you say yes... to everything and everyone, and now you're burned out and resentful. Getting up in the morning is a struggle. You're on the verge of crying. You're lashing out. Whatever is going on, your situation is leaving you anxious, discouraged, and even hopeless at times. Sometimes life circumstances feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain hard.
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Lisa Thomas Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
My practice is dedicated to fostering strong connections and promoting individual well-being within the familial context. I specialize in addressing a range of concerns with a focus on anxiety and depression. My expertise lies in helping individuals navigate and overcome challenges to promote overall well-being and personal growth.
My practice is dedicated to fostering strong connections and promoting individual well-being within the familial context. I specialize in addressing a range of concerns with a focus on anxiety and depression. My expertise lies in helping individuals navigate and overcome challenges to promote overall well-being and personal growth.
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Tammy Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78266
Specialization & Client Focus: Adults 18+, Individuals, Couples, ADHD Management, Marriage Issues, Sexual Betrayal Trauma, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Social Anxiety, Interpersonal Relationships, Parenting, Conflict Resolution, Boundaries, Work / Life Balance, Stress Management, Integrated CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention, Grief.
My passion is to support individuals and couples as they navigate the challenges of everyday life, including depression, anxiety, fear, infidelity, boundary-setting, parenting, ADHD, and relationship issues. By walking alongside them on their journey, I aim to help them confront their struggles and take meaningful steps toward healing. Through my own experiences, I have seen how life's trials can be transformed into opportunities for growth, healing, hope, joy, and freedom, with God's guidance.
Specialization & Client Focus: Adults 18+, Individuals, Couples, ADHD Management, Marriage Issues, Sexual Betrayal Trauma, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Social Anxiety, Interpersonal Relationships, Parenting, Conflict Resolution, Boundaries, Work / Life Balance, Stress Management, Integrated CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention, Grief.
My passion is to support individuals and couples as they navigate the challenges of everyday life, including depression, anxiety, fear, infidelity, boundary-setting, parenting, ADHD, and relationship issues. By walking alongside them on their journey, I aim to help them confront their struggles and take meaningful steps toward healing. Through my own experiences, I have seen how life's trials can be transformed into opportunities for growth, healing, hope, joy, and freedom, with God's guidance.
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Lauren Decker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are NOT the rain. — Matt Haig. My philisophy with therapy: "Therapy is a short term investment that should provide life long benefits". I like to work with clients who are interested in putting in the work and moving on with life; moving on with skills, boundaries and a sense of confidence. I focus on ADHD, anxiety, depression and helping people get through life difficulties such as career guidance, relationship issues and daily stress. Life is hard-Don't do it alone.
Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are NOT the rain. — Matt Haig. My philisophy with therapy: "Therapy is a short term investment that should provide life long benefits". I like to work with clients who are interested in putting in the work and moving on with life; moving on with skills, boundaries and a sense of confidence. I focus on ADHD, anxiety, depression and helping people get through life difficulties such as career guidance, relationship issues and daily stress. Life is hard-Don't do it alone.
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Self-Esteem + Anxiety + Introvert Support At Fitzpatrick Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77002 (Online Only)
You want to appear more outgoing, productive, and like you are “on top of things” but deep down you are struggling to cope with anxiety and low self-esteem. You're someone who enjoys your alone time but still finds yourself wanting to be active and feel included. You want to feel less exhausted and find that too many things going on at once can leave you feeling frazzled. You also may struggle with overanalyzing a past conversation you had or maybe you feel self-critical. You are ready to start feeling some relief, hope, and happiness again. Most of all, you are ready to feel less anxious and stressed. I want to help you get there.
You want to appear more outgoing, productive, and like you are “on top of things” but deep down you are struggling to cope with anxiety and low self-esteem. You're someone who enjoys your alone time but still finds yourself wanting to be active and feel included. You want to feel less exhausted and find that too many things going on at once can leave you feeling frazzled. You also may struggle with overanalyzing a past conversation you had or maybe you feel self-critical. You are ready to start feeling some relief, hope, and happiness again. Most of all, you are ready to feel less anxious and stressed. I want to help you get there.
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We are biologically wired from birth to need safe, accepting connections with others. When we get those, we develop openness to relationships and resilience to cope with life’s inevitable pain. If you lacked that support, patterns can develop that inadvertently keep you stuck in pain. These patterns can include self-criticism, worry, anger, lethargy, numbness, shame, guilt, fear of closeness, and more. My work focuses on helping people with past abuse and neglect rediscover their body’s innate ability to rebalance from stress, relate to themselves with more care, and relate to others more confidently and authentically.
We are biologically wired from birth to need safe, accepting connections with others. When we get those, we develop openness to relationships and resilience to cope with life’s inevitable pain. If you lacked that support, patterns can develop that inadvertently keep you stuck in pain. These patterns can include self-criticism, worry, anger, lethargy, numbness, shame, guilt, fear of closeness, and more. My work focuses on helping people with past abuse and neglect rediscover their body’s innate ability to rebalance from stress, relate to themselves with more care, and relate to others more confidently and authentically.
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Velinecia McNair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77073 (Online Only)
I typically work with children and adolescents, working through issues such as ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, ODD, grief/loss, and anger management.
My Name is Velinecia McNair, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a caring a compassionate therapist and I am excited about helping you to become the best version of yourself. My primary areas of focus are working with children and adolescents to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, anger management, and stress management. Some of my many approaches to therapy include talk therapy, play therapy, CBT, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and strengths-based therapy.
I typically work with children and adolescents, working through issues such as ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, ODD, grief/loss, and anger management.
My Name is Velinecia McNair, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a caring a compassionate therapist and I am excited about helping you to become the best version of yourself. My primary areas of focus are working with children and adolescents to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, anger management, and stress management. Some of my many approaches to therapy include talk therapy, play therapy, CBT, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and strengths-based therapy.
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Pamela J. Frazier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Managing intense depression, anxiety, and relational conflict may be confusing and difficult.
I am passionate about helping teens (age 13+), adults, and couples learn to identify their strengths and to better understand themselves to reach their full potential and live their best lives. I implement various therapeutic strategies to best fit each client with a personalized approach. I offer counseling services to a wide range of clients by guiding, empowering, and assisting them through abusive and traumatic experiences, with a specialization in marriage, executive leaders, first responders, and the military. I create a safe space for those experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, marital and women's issues.
Managing intense depression, anxiety, and relational conflict may be confusing and difficult.
I am passionate about helping teens (age 13+), adults, and couples learn to identify their strengths and to better understand themselves to reach their full potential and live their best lives. I implement various therapeutic strategies to best fit each client with a personalized approach. I offer counseling services to a wide range of clients by guiding, empowering, and assisting them through abusive and traumatic experiences, with a specialization in marriage, executive leaders, first responders, and the military. I create a safe space for those experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, marital and women's issues.
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Lydia Royer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78628
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of experience providing counseling to children, teens families and adults. I have counseled clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD/ADD, challenging behaviors, school problems, abuse, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of experience providing counseling to children, teens families and adults. I have counseled clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD/ADD, challenging behaviors, school problems, abuse, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
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Brandelyn Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77498 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the State of Texas and is registered to provide mental health and telehealth services across the state. My goal is simple: To Help You! I specialize in clinical areas of depression, anxiety, difficult adjustment to life stress, and trauma. During therapy I use various client-tailored approaches in therapy, including but not limited to person-centered and cognitive-behavioral, and expressive therapy. As a result of my work, clients have reduced stress, depression, trauma, anxiety and more while rebuilding and improving the "Brand New You".
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the State of Texas and is registered to provide mental health and telehealth services across the state. My goal is simple: To Help You! I specialize in clinical areas of depression, anxiety, difficult adjustment to life stress, and trauma. During therapy I use various client-tailored approaches in therapy, including but not limited to person-centered and cognitive-behavioral, and expressive therapy. As a result of my work, clients have reduced stress, depression, trauma, anxiety and more while rebuilding and improving the "Brand New You".
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Sheri Dunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shenandoah, TX 77384
My strongest belief as a therapist is that there must be a connection between therapist and client, one of trust and respect. Not all therapists are a right fit for you, you have to find the therapist you connect with. I have worked with individuals and their families to gain skills for coping with and managing issues surrounding depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and behavioral struggles along with relational and personal issues. I have worked with adolescents in hospital outpatient settings as well as private practice. I have experience working with children, adult individuals, couples, and families.
My strongest belief as a therapist is that there must be a connection between therapist and client, one of trust and respect. Not all therapists are a right fit for you, you have to find the therapist you connect with. I have worked with individuals and their families to gain skills for coping with and managing issues surrounding depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and behavioral struggles along with relational and personal issues. I have worked with adolescents in hospital outpatient settings as well as private practice. I have experience working with children, adult individuals, couples, and families.
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Maria Silva
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77004 (Online Only)
My sessions are provided in English and Portuguese via telehealth. Most of my clients are individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, panic, obsessions and compulsions, co-dependency, and/or relationship issues. I work with clients who value expertise and are willing to invest in their wellbeing and relationships. How important is it for you to feel better? How willing are you to make getting better a priority in your life? Therapy requires commitment and these questions may help you to make a decision whether therapy is an approach worth trying.
My sessions are provided in English and Portuguese via telehealth. Most of my clients are individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, panic, obsessions and compulsions, co-dependency, and/or relationship issues. I work with clients who value expertise and are willing to invest in their wellbeing and relationships. How important is it for you to feel better? How willing are you to make getting better a priority in your life? Therapy requires commitment and these questions may help you to make a decision whether therapy is an approach worth trying.
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Jennifer J. Ponce de Leon
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77494
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here! Taking the first step of finding a therapist can be tough and overwhelming. I'm hoping to make your journey a little easier so i'd like to share a bit about the work I do. I enjoy working with individuals aged 6-40 on a variety of concerns. Some of those concerns include anxiety, depression, high functioning ASD, LGBTQIA+ issues, disordered eating, and OCD. If you’re looking for a compassionate therapist who is eager to help you find solutions, reach out and see how I can help!
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here! Taking the first step of finding a therapist can be tough and overwhelming. I'm hoping to make your journey a little easier so i'd like to share a bit about the work I do. I enjoy working with individuals aged 6-40 on a variety of concerns. Some of those concerns include anxiety, depression, high functioning ASD, LGBTQIA+ issues, disordered eating, and OCD. If you’re looking for a compassionate therapist who is eager to help you find solutions, reach out and see how I can help!
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Dr. Michael Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, LPC-S
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
I've been in practice for more than 35 years, the last three decades in the Bryan/College Station area. I work with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues. I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, marital issues, anger, stress management, and parent-child relationships. I am available for office sessions as well as phone and online counseling.
I've been in practice for more than 35 years, the last three decades in the Bryan/College Station area. I work with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues. I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, marital issues, anger, stress management, and parent-child relationships. I am available for office sessions as well as phone and online counseling.
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Catalina Prebisch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, CART, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
I have experience counseling individuals, couples, and families most of whom are struggling with life transitions and experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety and anger.
Seeking professional help is a sign of self-love and caring. In my practice I will provide a safe and non judgmental environment where you can find a path to healing and change at your own pace. I use a variety of psychological theories such as Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness to help manage the life difficulties you are experiencing. However I believe that we all experience situations differently and therefore I will match my approach to your values, goals and needs.
I have experience counseling individuals, couples, and families most of whom are struggling with life transitions and experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety and anger.
Seeking professional help is a sign of self-love and caring. In my practice I will provide a safe and non judgmental environment where you can find a path to healing and change at your own pace. I use a variety of psychological theories such as Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness to help manage the life difficulties you are experiencing. However I believe that we all experience situations differently and therefore I will match my approach to your values, goals and needs.
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What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.