Grief Therapists in Jarrell, TX

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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.