Therapists in Kaufman County, TX
Chelsea Wooley
Psychologist, PhD, LP, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing for 10 years and the owner of Hope Reimagined Psychological Services. I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and family-of-origin issues. I have a particular passion working with women struggling with fertility and postpartum moms. I believe therapy is most effective when there is genuine trust, connection, and collaboration.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing for 10 years and the owner of Hope Reimagined Psychological Services. I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and family-of-origin issues. I have a particular passion working with women struggling with fertility and postpartum moms. I believe therapy is most effective when there is genuine trust, connection, and collaboration.
Randi Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
Among my areas of practice and experience are Depression, Anxiety, Relaxation, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief and Loss, Anger Management, Relationship Stress, and Self Esteem.
Among my areas of practice and experience are Depression, Anxiety, Relaxation, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief and Loss, Anger Management, Relationship Stress, and Self Esteem.
Donna Rial-Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, MEd, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126
Rial-Baker's areas of expertise are: depression and anxiety, parenting practices, academic counseling, forgiveness therapy, children & adolescent behavior and learning challenges, relationship strengthening, emotional healing, and spiritual formation.
Dr. Rial-Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctor of Ministry. She is a practical, interactive therapist who uses an array of therapeutic techniques. Her treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a blend of conventional, spiritual, and alternative approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with clients to help them to build upon their strengths to bring life and blessings into all that they experience.
Rial-Baker's areas of expertise are: depression and anxiety, parenting practices, academic counseling, forgiveness therapy, children & adolescent behavior and learning challenges, relationship strengthening, emotional healing, and spiritual formation.
Dr. Rial-Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctor of Ministry. She is a practical, interactive therapist who uses an array of therapeutic techniques. Her treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a blend of conventional, spiritual, and alternative approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with clients to help them to build upon their strengths to bring life and blessings into all that they experience.
Geunia Funches
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Terrell, TX 75160 (Online Only)
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I am here to help.
Feeling stuck, uncertain and alone is an uncomfortable feeling. No one wants to feel uncomfortable so we avoid it at all cost. Sometimes allowing yourself to experience those uncomfortable feelings develops character and produces strength. The Bible says I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. My goal is to help you feel empowered even if your situation doesn’t change right away, increasing your motivation and drive is a step closer to healing. Together, as a team we can do this. You don’t have to be alone.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I am here to help.
Feeling stuck, uncertain and alone is an uncomfortable feeling. No one wants to feel uncomfortable so we avoid it at all cost. Sometimes allowing yourself to experience those uncomfortable feelings develops character and produces strength. The Bible says I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. My goal is to help you feel empowered even if your situation doesn’t change right away, increasing your motivation and drive is a step closer to healing. Together, as a team we can do this. You don’t have to be alone.
Greetings! Are common challenges such as anxious thoughts, chronic low energy, persistent feelings of sadness, or difficulties managing stress weighing you down? If so, as a therapist, I can engage you in a series of conversations with the goal of helping you determine what changes, if any, you would like to make to improve your emotional health, manage stressors, and pursue a valued lifestyle. I have years of clinical experience as a licensed counseling psychologist and my specialties include working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and substance use issues (alcohol and other drugs).
Greetings! Are common challenges such as anxious thoughts, chronic low energy, persistent feelings of sadness, or difficulties managing stress weighing you down? If so, as a therapist, I can engage you in a series of conversations with the goal of helping you determine what changes, if any, you would like to make to improve your emotional health, manage stressors, and pursue a valued lifestyle. I have years of clinical experience as a licensed counseling psychologist and my specialties include working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and substance use issues (alcohol and other drugs).
Samantha Allison-Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
Furthermore, my experience concludes working with the following specialty areas: Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and Marriage and Family.
Allison Evans Counseling & Consulting, PLLC , our mission is to heal, empower, and transform lives through compassionate counseling services. We strive to empower individuals to reach their full potential and make positive changes in their lives. My name is Samantha Allison- Evans and I am the owner of Allison Evans Counseling and Consulting, PLLC. I am a licensed mental health therapist. Our ultimate goal is to help clients achieve personal growth, overcome challenges, and find lasting happiness and fulfillment. Firstly, the mission statement emphasizes our business's commitment to healing, empowering, and transforming lives.
Furthermore, my experience concludes working with the following specialty areas: Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and Marriage and Family.
Allison Evans Counseling & Consulting, PLLC , our mission is to heal, empower, and transform lives through compassionate counseling services. We strive to empower individuals to reach their full potential and make positive changes in their lives. My name is Samantha Allison- Evans and I am the owner of Allison Evans Counseling and Consulting, PLLC. I am a licensed mental health therapist. Our ultimate goal is to help clients achieve personal growth, overcome challenges, and find lasting happiness and fulfillment. Firstly, the mission statement emphasizes our business's commitment to healing, empowering, and transforming lives.
Katie Farmer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mabank, TX 75147
Life can be tough, and sometimes it can feel as if the storms may never pass, but you don't have to face them alone. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed and it’s okay to reach out for help. That’s where I come in. No matter what challenges you are facing - stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or difficulties in your relationships - I'm here to offer you a safe and non-judgmental space for support. I believe therapy should be personalized to fit your unique needs, which is why I draw from a blend of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
Life can be tough, and sometimes it can feel as if the storms may never pass, but you don't have to face them alone. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed and it’s okay to reach out for help. That’s where I come in. No matter what challenges you are facing - stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or difficulties in your relationships - I'm here to offer you a safe and non-judgmental space for support. I believe therapy should be personalized to fit your unique needs, which is why I draw from a blend of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
I am passionate about working with all ages, facing various issues such as sexual abuse, marital and family conflict, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and childhood issues.
Dr. Barnett is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has over 25 years of experience as a clinician. She is a Dallas native and received a BA in Business Management, an MA in Counseling from Texas A&M Commerce, and a doctorate in Counseling from Cornerstone University.
I am passionate about working with all ages, facing various issues such as sexual abuse, marital and family conflict, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and childhood issues.
Dr. Barnett is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has over 25 years of experience as a clinician. She is a Dallas native and received a BA in Business Management, an MA in Counseling from Texas A&M Commerce, and a doctorate in Counseling from Cornerstone University.
Hi there, I'm Kim. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I am passionate about helping clients face life's challenges and come out happier, healthier, and stronger on the other side. The clients I see are often experiencing major life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, addiction and recovery, stress, anxiety, and depression. In my practice, I often use person-centered therapy to meet the client exactly where they are at. I also use a variety of different tools as needed and have a strong Christian faith that can be incorporated if the client chooses a faith-based model of therapy.
Hi there, I'm Kim. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I am passionate about helping clients face life's challenges and come out happier, healthier, and stronger on the other side. The clients I see are often experiencing major life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, addiction and recovery, stress, anxiety, and depression. In my practice, I often use person-centered therapy to meet the client exactly where they are at. I also use a variety of different tools as needed and have a strong Christian faith that can be incorporated if the client chooses a faith-based model of therapy.
Kristen Hepler (Elliott)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
Counseling is not about getting advice. It's about processing what you have going on and figuring out how to take next steps in the places of life where you feel stuck, discouraged, sad, or lost. Counseling is about having someone there with you to help you sort things out, support you, and even sometimes challenge you to move forward with your goals. I use brain-based research and easy-to-use tools to work with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, and age-related issues.
Counseling is not about getting advice. It's about processing what you have going on and figuring out how to take next steps in the places of life where you feel stuck, discouraged, sad, or lost. Counseling is about having someone there with you to help you sort things out, support you, and even sometimes challenge you to move forward with your goals. I use brain-based research and easy-to-use tools to work with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, and age-related issues.
ACE T. Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126
I have an excellent record of successful work on several disorders including Depression, Anxiety/Phobia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Anger, Grief, & ADHD/ADD, Addiction, Behavioral Issues, Eating Disorders, Life Coaching, Marital and Premarital, Obesity, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, & Self-Harming.
My mission is to help all my clients make quality improvements in their lives. I have years of experience in individual, family, couple, and group counseling. I integrate several forms of psychotherapy approaches such as Internal Family System, BrainSpotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TB-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more, to tailor treatment to my clients' individual needs. My intervention styles and commitment to my clients' total wellness help them achieve the successful resolution of their underlying issues and traumatic reactions.
I have an excellent record of successful work on several disorders including Depression, Anxiety/Phobia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Anger, Grief, & ADHD/ADD, Addiction, Behavioral Issues, Eating Disorders, Life Coaching, Marital and Premarital, Obesity, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, & Self-Harming.
My mission is to help all my clients make quality improvements in their lives. I have years of experience in individual, family, couple, and group counseling. I integrate several forms of psychotherapy approaches such as Internal Family System, BrainSpotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TB-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more, to tailor treatment to my clients' individual needs. My intervention styles and commitment to my clients' total wellness help them achieve the successful resolution of their underlying issues and traumatic reactions.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
My areas of expertise are Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues, Self Esteem, Grief, and Life Issues.
Today you are one step closer to a new you, empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Paraclete Counseling Services LLC is a small, boutique psychotherapy practice serving individuals and couples. I'm licensed in Texas and Tennessee, and PCS specializes in helping committed, motivated married couples to create beautiful marriages and helping woman live their best lives. Psychotherapy is an excellent opportunity to shed light on areas of pain in our life that keep us stuck and unfulfilled. Change requires a commitment to take the necessary steps in our relationships and lives.
My areas of expertise are Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues, Self Esteem, Grief, and Life Issues.
Today you are one step closer to a new you, empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Paraclete Counseling Services LLC is a small, boutique psychotherapy practice serving individuals and couples. I'm licensed in Texas and Tennessee, and PCS specializes in helping committed, motivated married couples to create beautiful marriages and helping woman live their best lives. Psychotherapy is an excellent opportunity to shed light on areas of pain in our life that keep us stuck and unfulfilled. Change requires a commitment to take the necessary steps in our relationships and lives.
Dr. Jill M. Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
In my 19 years of practice, I've worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, anger, behavioral problems, grief/loss, adjustment issues, and many other difficulties.
I seek to assist individuals, couples, families, and organizations to resolve a wide range of difficulties and achieve their goals. I offer traditional talk therapy for adolescents and adults, online counseling, play therapy, parent coaching, consulting services, testing and assessments, trauma resolution therapy, equine assisted therapy and organizational effectiveness programs and services.
In my 19 years of practice, I've worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, anger, behavioral problems, grief/loss, adjustment issues, and many other difficulties.
I seek to assist individuals, couples, families, and organizations to resolve a wide range of difficulties and achieve their goals. I offer traditional talk therapy for adolescents and adults, online counseling, play therapy, parent coaching, consulting services, testing and assessments, trauma resolution therapy, equine assisted therapy and organizational effectiveness programs and services.
Michelle Denise Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MMFT, HSCCRT, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126
I work with clients who deal with anger, depression, anxiety, marital and couple issues, trauma, addictions, behavioral issues, suicidal ideations, emotional and physical abuse, etc.
Have you looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "How did I get here?" “Who can I trust?” “How did my life change so quickly that I can't even recognize myself anymore?" "Am I Crazy?" "I Want to be Happy?" Problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Real problems start and end with the mirror image we see daily. Often the mirror image is silent but dying to speak and live life again. Issues in life start with the inability to be heard, believed in, and understood. I believe the best way to find you again, is to find your voice.
I work with clients who deal with anger, depression, anxiety, marital and couple issues, trauma, addictions, behavioral issues, suicidal ideations, emotional and physical abuse, etc.
Have you looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "How did I get here?" “Who can I trust?” “How did my life change so quickly that I can't even recognize myself anymore?" "Am I Crazy?" "I Want to be Happy?" Problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Real problems start and end with the mirror image we see daily. Often the mirror image is silent but dying to speak and live life again. Issues in life start with the inability to be heard, believed in, and understood. I believe the best way to find you again, is to find your voice.
Gard can provide a thorough assessment and treatment plan to address depression, anxiety, stress management, pain management, mood management, behaviors, addictions, learning disorders, memory problems, adjustment issues, and trauma issues/ PTSD.
Dr. Gard has a PhD in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience. Clients span a wide variety of diagnoses. She sees clients Age 5 to seniors. ETNH office is open Mondays through Thursdays and by appointment to serve the community. She can provide biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, hypnosis, light therapy in addition to eclectic approaches (cognitive and behavioral) to address your specific needs.
Gard can provide a thorough assessment and treatment plan to address depression, anxiety, stress management, pain management, mood management, behaviors, addictions, learning disorders, memory problems, adjustment issues, and trauma issues/ PTSD.
Dr. Gard has a PhD in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience. Clients span a wide variety of diagnoses. She sees clients Age 5 to seniors. ETNH office is open Mondays through Thursdays and by appointment to serve the community. She can provide biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, hypnosis, light therapy in addition to eclectic approaches (cognitive and behavioral) to address your specific needs.
Lisa A. Epstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
Struggles and hardships can be a natural part of life. We all need a supportive ally as we navigate through stressful times. I see my role as a therapist as one of a caregiver, a provider of strength, and a collaborative problem-solver. I have experience with a wide variety of people, including individuals without a diagnosis to those diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety and depression. I am LGBTQ+, sex worker, kink, and polyamory knowledgeable and affirming, and greatly enjoy working with these populations.
Struggles and hardships can be a natural part of life. We all need a supportive ally as we navigate through stressful times. I see my role as a therapist as one of a caregiver, a provider of strength, and a collaborative problem-solver. I have experience with a wide variety of people, including individuals without a diagnosis to those diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety and depression. I am LGBTQ+, sex worker, kink, and polyamory knowledgeable and affirming, and greatly enjoy working with these populations.
LaTreece Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
If you are not your best right now, feeling sad, anxious, depressed, grieving, or even feeling helpless, I can help you. Everyone deserves a safe place to be heard, valued, and respected. I bring a comprehensive set of skills that will be valuable in my role as Licensed Therapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, couples, and families as I help them navigate difficult times and improve their relationship with themselves and others. I specialize in trauma informed care, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and coping with grief and loss. During our initial sessions, we will create a treatment plan and set goals for therapy.
If you are not your best right now, feeling sad, anxious, depressed, grieving, or even feeling helpless, I can help you. Everyone deserves a safe place to be heard, valued, and respected. I bring a comprehensive set of skills that will be valuable in my role as Licensed Therapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, couples, and families as I help them navigate difficult times and improve their relationship with themselves and others. I specialize in trauma informed care, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and coping with grief and loss. During our initial sessions, we will create a treatment plan and set goals for therapy.
Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, or other mental health concerns, I am here to listen, support, and assist you in enhancing well-being and building resilience.
Hello, and welcome! I am a bilingual licensed professional counselor who is deeply committed to fostering positive change and empowerment in the lives of those I work with. I firmly believe in the importance of accessible mental health services and strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for my clients. I am very person-centered in my approach and work to create a safe environment for the client to be open throughout the therapeutic process.
Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, or other mental health concerns, I am here to listen, support, and assist you in enhancing well-being and building resilience.
Hello, and welcome! I am a bilingual licensed professional counselor who is deeply committed to fostering positive change and empowerment in the lives of those I work with. I firmly believe in the importance of accessible mental health services and strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for my clients. I am very person-centered in my approach and work to create a safe environment for the client to be open throughout the therapeutic process.
Contextual Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC , LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy, helping you tackle depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Hope is the ability to see light despite the darkness." - Desmond Tutu. With over 20 years of experience, I combine proven therapeutic techniques with genuine empathy to nurture hope and growth. I help clients uncover their strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful changes. Seeking therapy is a courageous step. Whether you're facing life transitions, mental health challenges, or aiming to improve your well-being, I'll support you in achieving your goals and creating a balanced, fulfilling life.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy, helping you tackle depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Hope is the ability to see light despite the darkness." - Desmond Tutu. With over 20 years of experience, I combine proven therapeutic techniques with genuine empathy to nurture hope and growth. I help clients uncover their strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful changes. Seeking therapy is a courageous step. Whether you're facing life transitions, mental health challenges, or aiming to improve your well-being, I'll support you in achieving your goals and creating a balanced, fulfilling life.
Sometimes our experiences cause us to question ourselves. We often feel stuck, hopeless and alone. It is possible to move from hopeless to hopeful, from stuck to motivated, and from lonely to connected. The potential to make significant changes in our lives is inside each and every one of us. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction or relationship conflicts, choosing counseling is a demonstration of your personal power. My experience and interest is in working with adults, couples, children and adolescents in areas such as addiction, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues and relationship conflict.
Sometimes our experiences cause us to question ourselves. We often feel stuck, hopeless and alone. It is possible to move from hopeless to hopeful, from stuck to motivated, and from lonely to connected. The potential to make significant changes in our lives is inside each and every one of us. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction or relationship conflicts, choosing counseling is a demonstration of your personal power. My experience and interest is in working with adults, couples, children and adolescents in areas such as addiction, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues and relationship conflict.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.