Grief Therapists in Killeen, TX

Does anybody have a map, Anybody happen to know how the h--- to do this? Are lines from my favorite musical, Dear Evan Hansen. I resonate with them as a mom of young adults and a retired military wife. So often "I'm flying blind and making this up as I go." We need two things when we're overwhelmed--a plan and accountability. In other words, another person who has some idea how to find where I left myself and then how to help me move again in maybe a different direction. With less shame, less pretending, less judgment. More breathing room.

My name is Jennifer Costello and I am passionate about supporting your mental wellness. I have an earned doctor of behavioral health and a masters in social work. I am also an professor. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I believe that every client has the right to Thrive in their daily lives. If your tired of just surviving and you are ready to Thrive on Purpose, let's meet.

If you can change the way you think you can change the way you feel. I want to assist you in feeling better again by talking through a difficult time in your life. I’ve been trained in various types of therapy so I use different approaches to assist you in improving your life. I hope that by allowing me to join in your journey, we can meet your vision of a new and improved you or relationship.

I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic alliance and provide a stong client centered approach and meet clients where they are in life. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, and Trauma Informed approach that fosters healing, growth, and change from within.

Give yourself an applause- you decided that you are ready to take the next step in creating a healthy lifestyle, and that starts with finding the perfect therapist for you. One of the bravest decision an individual can make is saying, "I need help and I do not want to do this alone.". I am here because I have a passion for helping others navigate this new phase in their life and I am committed to walking you through it. When working with me, you will never feel alone, judged, or empty.

If you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression, or having difficulty sustaining healthy relationships, I can help. Maybe you have never felt feel worthy of love, slipped into a state of numbness, or find it hard to look at yourself in the mirror. We can lose ourselves in the web of transgenerational trauma, abuse and shame. I help people recover from unresolved trauma and historical wounds that continue to hold us back from the life we want to live. I am here to help you heal and move forward with deeper insight and a renewed sense of self. No one should have to take this journey alone!

I have experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families from a diverse population, addressing a variety of issues, including sexual and childhood trauma, grief and loss, self-harming, conflict resolution, co-dependency, career and life transitions, and readjustment. I have considerable experience working with military personnel and first responders, addressing trauma related issues. I have also developed specialized programs for active duty military personnel dealing with the effects of combat related Post-Traumatic Stress and military sexual trauma, where I facilitated both group and individual counseling.

I provide online counseling to English/Spanish speaking residents living in NY, NC, FL, and TX. If you are having difficulty with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, grief, conflicts brought on by financial problems, or PTSD, your concerns will be explored in a safe environment. Using a therapeutic approach that best fits your needs, I will assist you in making meaningful and significant progress. I will provide a confidential, non-judgmental and comfortable environment to help you work through your challenges and concerns.

**Currently, I am not taking new clients.** I offer individual and couples counseling, and assessments for adults and teenagers. I have extensive training and experience in working with active duty, veterans, and civilians with anxiety, adjustment difficulties, and depression. I adjust my approach to meet each individual's/couple's needs, using well-researched treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am licensed in TX but approved through PsyPact to see teletherapy clients in several other states.

Understanding ourselves can be hard at times, especially when we can't find the right words. Have you been fighting to be “okay” when you’re not? Are you having issues in your relationships or difficulty moving past childhood trauma? When was the last time you were truly able to connect with yourself? Life is always bringing us new challenges but there’s nothing that says you have to face it alone. Therapy doesn’t mean there’s something "wrong" with you, and we all can benefit from support at the right time. You can think of therapy as IT for your brain, and I'm here to support and walk with you on your journey to authenticity!

I have 9 years experience working with children and families. As a Registered Play Therapist, I offer a unique service to children who have experienced trauma and help them through the use of play. I also enjoy working with teens and adults.

Are you mentally, emotionally, physically, and/or spiritually drained? Insight, hope, positivity, and change are gifts that therapy can provide. Allow me to support you via teletherapy from the comfort of your space. My goal is to help you have the fulfilling life you deserve. I would be honored to be part of this journey of exploration and healing of the mind+body+soul of "SuVida" (your life). I also conduct virtual immigration psychological evaluations.-Visit www.suvidatherapy.com to schedule your appointment. -Jacqueline Ruiz-Lugo, LCSW, C-DBT

As a retired military combat veteran, I have a deep passion for working with clients from all backgrounds and walks of life. I have worked with individuals and whole families. Do you need to talk to a professional counselor who listens and offers some skills to help with your ongoing challenges or frustrations? Come talk with me, we can work together to uncover possible causes and find ways to help you move forward.

I have 17 years specialized training & experience in body-centered psychotherapies, working with trauma, post traumatic stress & moral injury. Neuroscience confirms trauma resides in the body; we know the body's wisdom guides the release of trauma perfectly with adequate safety, effective "witnessing," & mindful inner attention. Distressing thoughts, beliefs & social inhibition are the primary barriers to the body's ability to release trauma & re-wire the neurological system in a transformational process that decades of "talk therapy" could never accomplish. These powerful, highly effective interventions assure the debilitating effects of trauma are no longer something people must "live with."

I specialize in working with children/adolescents with a variety of presenting symptoms. I understand that children must be counseled in the context of their family system and incorporate family therapy in my treatment processes. I have experience working with sexually and physically abused children, adolescents, and adults and those struggling with trauma reminders. I also work with individuals struggling with depression or behavior changes following a change in relationship dynamics such as divorce or military deployment. I offer sessions with and without my therapy dog-in-training, a sweet Bernedoodle named Sullivan.