Therapists in Mclennan County, TX
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My specialty areas are working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma (including spiritual), and chronic health issues. I am EMDR trained. I also have training in Trauma focused CBT, CBT for chronic pain, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
My specialty areas are working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma (including spiritual), and chronic health issues. I am EMDR trained. I also have training in Trauma focused CBT, CBT for chronic pain, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
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Elizabeth Georgie Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, ME
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
I am Elizabeth GeorgAnn Meyer and I go by Georgie. I am a native Texan where I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Allison Cornell, LPC-S. I have a Bachelor of Science from Tarleton State University and a Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. I started my journey in the engineering field because I love to learn how things work. I love to create and build. My path then led me to learn how people work, how I work, and how to create and problem solve for healthy growth within ourselves. We all have our own journey. I would be honored to explore your journey with you.
I am Elizabeth GeorgAnn Meyer and I go by Georgie. I am a native Texan where I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Allison Cornell, LPC-S. I have a Bachelor of Science from Tarleton State University and a Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. I started my journey in the engineering field because I love to learn how things work. I love to create and build. My path then led me to learn how people work, how I work, and how to create and problem solve for healthy growth within ourselves. We all have our own journey. I would be honored to explore your journey with you.
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As Soren Kierkegaard says, “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.” I have years of training in forensic psychology and counseling techniques dealing with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and marriage and family counseling. My specialization includes group therapy in areas of intimacy and addiction. I am specialized in dealing with moderate and more serious mental health issues especially anxiety, impulsivity, and depression.
As Soren Kierkegaard says, “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.” I have years of training in forensic psychology and counseling techniques dealing with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and marriage and family counseling. My specialization includes group therapy in areas of intimacy and addiction. I am specialized in dealing with moderate and more serious mental health issues especially anxiety, impulsivity, and depression.
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Phases of Hope Counseling Services, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
Are you feeling anxious or down from the weight of the outside world, with no way to decompress? Do your relationships feel disconnected, conflictual or filled with miscommunication? Are you feeling burned out with the same day-to-day routine of work, sleep, repeat- leaving no time to enjoy life? Or maybe you want to grow, but feel like the past is always holding you back. With each phase of life comes unique experiences. Some joyous, others painful and difficult to navigate alone. No matter your current situation, counseling can provide a space for you to transform your life and relationships...from darkness into light!
Are you feeling anxious or down from the weight of the outside world, with no way to decompress? Do your relationships feel disconnected, conflictual or filled with miscommunication? Are you feeling burned out with the same day-to-day routine of work, sleep, repeat- leaving no time to enjoy life? Or maybe you want to grow, but feel like the past is always holding you back. With each phase of life comes unique experiences. Some joyous, others painful and difficult to navigate alone. No matter your current situation, counseling can provide a space for you to transform your life and relationships...from darkness into light!
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Have you been struggling with anxiety or depression? Have you and your spouse been in constant conflict? Maybe you're struggling to feel that you are valued. Or is there another mental disorder you've been dealing with? Whatever your struggle, we're here to help at Archer Counseling Group. All of our counselors specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Relationships. In addition, each counselor also has their own personal list of specialties.
Have you been struggling with anxiety or depression? Have you and your spouse been in constant conflict? Maybe you're struggling to feel that you are valued. Or is there another mental disorder you've been dealing with? Whatever your struggle, we're here to help at Archer Counseling Group. All of our counselors specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Relationships. In addition, each counselor also has their own personal list of specialties.
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Get Out of Your Head Therapy Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Veronica focuses on creating a healthy environment where clients can feel cared for, pressure-free and understood. Being able to help clients to find a safe place where they can connect with themselves is her passion and motivation. She decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor when she realized the need for counseling services for minority populations and vulnerable communities. Veronica desires to help people from different backgrounds, cultural and sexual identities, financial situations, and life experiences.
Veronica focuses on creating a healthy environment where clients can feel cared for, pressure-free and understood. Being able to help clients to find a safe place where they can connect with themselves is her passion and motivation. She decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor when she realized the need for counseling services for minority populations and vulnerable communities. Veronica desires to help people from different backgrounds, cultural and sexual identities, financial situations, and life experiences.
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Ashleigh Elmshaeuser
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76708
I have experience working with teens and young adults processing trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relationship issues, substance use and abuse, and life transitions. My goal is to offer compassion and support to encourage clients to explore any barriers to their life ambitions. My hope is that clients feel seen and validated throughout each session. Therapy is designed to be an open space for safety, comfort, and a place to identify anxieties that create limitations. Everyone is capable of feeling whole and confident in pursuit of their best lives.
I have experience working with teens and young adults processing trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relationship issues, substance use and abuse, and life transitions. My goal is to offer compassion and support to encourage clients to explore any barriers to their life ambitions. My hope is that clients feel seen and validated throughout each session. Therapy is designed to be an open space for safety, comfort, and a place to identify anxieties that create limitations. Everyone is capable of feeling whole and confident in pursuit of their best lives.
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Catherine (Cat) Tillinghast
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76701 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new online clients only. Hello! You can call me Cat. I work with ages 10+ and specialize in bipolar disorder, major depression, and addiction. I am a compassionate and fun-loving therapist who welcomes everyone regardless of gender, race, identity, beliefs, or sexual orientation. This journey is about YOU and that is who I am here for. My passion lies in building meaningful and lasting therapeutic relationships with my clients. I take a humanistic and person-centered approach to treatment, focusing on you, your journey, your goals, and how to get there. (Don’t worry – we will figure that out together!)
Currently accepting new online clients only. Hello! You can call me Cat. I work with ages 10+ and specialize in bipolar disorder, major depression, and addiction. I am a compassionate and fun-loving therapist who welcomes everyone regardless of gender, race, identity, beliefs, or sexual orientation. This journey is about YOU and that is who I am here for. My passion lies in building meaningful and lasting therapeutic relationships with my clients. I take a humanistic and person-centered approach to treatment, focusing on you, your journey, your goals, and how to get there. (Don’t worry – we will figure that out together!)
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Lynette Box Herring is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2021. Lynette offers a client focused practice. Her experience includes dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, trauma, stress management, anger management, coping with health-related challenges, and identifying vocational options. Lynette has worked with ages 10 to adult. Each session is tailored to meet the client in their place of concern.
Lynette Box Herring is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2021. Lynette offers a client focused practice. Her experience includes dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, trauma, stress management, anger management, coping with health-related challenges, and identifying vocational options. Lynette has worked with ages 10 to adult. Each session is tailored to meet the client in their place of concern.
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Whitney Newsome is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2017. Whitney has 11 years of various experience from prison systems, community outreach programs, complex disorders, and a desire to end the mental health stigma. Life can be odd and often we find ourselves in places that we thought we would never be. Whitney has been in her own personal therapy since she was 16 years old, same therapist along the way. She is unsure where she would be had she not taken the chance to become vulnerable. Meeting the client where they are at is the most important aspect of sustaining a therapeutic relationship.
Whitney Newsome is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2017. Whitney has 11 years of various experience from prison systems, community outreach programs, complex disorders, and a desire to end the mental health stigma. Life can be odd and often we find ourselves in places that we thought we would never be. Whitney has been in her own personal therapy since she was 16 years old, same therapist along the way. She is unsure where she would be had she not taken the chance to become vulnerable. Meeting the client where they are at is the most important aspect of sustaining a therapeutic relationship.
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Leslie Elizabeth Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
I am extremely passionate about guiding people to a better understanding of themselves and "why we do the things that we do". Our perspective dictates our emotional reactions to situations and therefore it affects our behavior; let me help you gain control of your reactions and change your thoughts! I am especially skilled with Depression/Anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, sports psychology, relationships/communication, childhood issues, improving self-esteem, grief/loss, identity development and issues related to the child-to-adult transition. Please see my website and blog for more information.
I am extremely passionate about guiding people to a better understanding of themselves and "why we do the things that we do". Our perspective dictates our emotional reactions to situations and therefore it affects our behavior; let me help you gain control of your reactions and change your thoughts! I am especially skilled with Depression/Anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, sports psychology, relationships/communication, childhood issues, improving self-esteem, grief/loss, identity development and issues related to the child-to-adult transition. Please see my website and blog for more information.
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In my practice I serve children 12 and up! I have a passion for children, teens and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders and trauma. I specialize in helping children and young adults in their journey toward empowerment, independence and self discovery. I have a specific insight for children of addicts/alcoholics. I have experience working with diverse populations to include: LGBTQI, children in the foster care system, the elderly, victims of abuse, families and couples. In therapy, I take a person-centered approach to healing that focuses on the client as the expert in their own life.
In my practice I serve children 12 and up! I have a passion for children, teens and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders and trauma. I specialize in helping children and young adults in their journey toward empowerment, independence and self discovery. I have a specific insight for children of addicts/alcoholics. I have experience working with diverse populations to include: LGBTQI, children in the foster care system, the elderly, victims of abuse, families and couples. In therapy, I take a person-centered approach to healing that focuses on the client as the expert in their own life.
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Get Out Of Your Head Therapy Texas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Tabitha decided to go into social work and counseling because she wanted to help people learn how to become the best versions of themselves. Tabitha has experience and passion working with individuals who are adjusting to major life changes such as birth of a child, becoming an empty nester, job changes, changes in marital status, etc. She has experience with helping clients learn to cope and thrive with mood disorders including anxiety, depression, and bi-polar diagnoses. Tabitha also works with patients experiencing disordered eating as well as adults and teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Tabitha decided to go into social work and counseling because she wanted to help people learn how to become the best versions of themselves. Tabitha has experience and passion working with individuals who are adjusting to major life changes such as birth of a child, becoming an empty nester, job changes, changes in marital status, etc. She has experience with helping clients learn to cope and thrive with mood disorders including anxiety, depression, and bi-polar diagnoses. Tabitha also works with patients experiencing disordered eating as well as adults and teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76701 (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals at Lifebulb! We’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Whether you prefer in-person sessions at our locations or online through telehealth, we've got you covered. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals at Lifebulb! We’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Whether you prefer in-person sessions at our locations or online through telehealth, we've got you covered. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
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There are times in life where people feel stuck. There are many reasons for these situations. For adolescents, it can be mainly attempting to establish identity or a voice and the resulting anxiety from trying to navigate their world. For older teens, some are left with the confusion and fear of how to transition to adulthood and the question of failing. For adults, of course, we are supposed to have it all figured out. The truth is people may not be living true to their values or believe the mistakes made are too great to overcome. Maybe there was an anxiety or trauma so great it governs the choices made; Even from caregivers.
There are times in life where people feel stuck. There are many reasons for these situations. For adolescents, it can be mainly attempting to establish identity or a voice and the resulting anxiety from trying to navigate their world. For older teens, some are left with the confusion and fear of how to transition to adulthood and the question of failing. For adults, of course, we are supposed to have it all figured out. The truth is people may not be living true to their values or believe the mistakes made are too great to overcome. Maybe there was an anxiety or trauma so great it governs the choices made; Even from caregivers.
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Often families, friends & colleagues will find themselves questioning options & even feeling they have tried everything to help someone struggling with alcoholism/addiction & mental health issues. The long standing belief that a person must reach rock-bottom before they will accept help is a distracting & dangerous lie. There is a way to intervene & create a safer rock bottom & help create a healthier life for ourselves as well as our loved one struggling with the addiction. The clinical intervention process has proven overwhelmingly successful in bringing about life-changing experiences for everyone involved in the intervention.
Often families, friends & colleagues will find themselves questioning options & even feeling they have tried everything to help someone struggling with alcoholism/addiction & mental health issues. The long standing belief that a person must reach rock-bottom before they will accept help is a distracting & dangerous lie. There is a way to intervene & create a safer rock bottom & help create a healthier life for ourselves as well as our loved one struggling with the addiction. The clinical intervention process has proven overwhelmingly successful in bringing about life-changing experiences for everyone involved in the intervention.
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Allison Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
China Spring, TX 76633 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am Allison Moore, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Do you want to find out what is at the root of your behavior and emotions? I would like to help guide you in identifying and unraveling the cause of what is keeping you from being your best self. This is not only my career, this is my ministry.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am Allison Moore, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Do you want to find out what is at the root of your behavior and emotions? I would like to help guide you in identifying and unraveling the cause of what is keeping you from being your best self. This is not only my career, this is my ministry.
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I'm a doctor, (MD) who enjoys Psych medication management as well as supportive counseling. Like to work with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Substance Abuse issues, Schizophrenia, other.
I'm a doctor, (MD) who enjoys Psych medication management as well as supportive counseling. Like to work with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Substance Abuse issues, Schizophrenia, other.
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Marjorie A Husbands
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76701 (Online Only)
My journey toward a counseling career began when my first-born entered kindergarten and we found that he needed help. As a result, we were introduced to many wonderful doctors, psychologists, and counselors who were there to help and guide us. Among these was a counselor with whom I developed a strong bond. I soon realized our bond was based on the trust we developed. It is a trusting relationship like this that directly impacts the outcome of counseling. To pursue counseling is a courageous move on your part. Congratulations! I am honored to work with you.
My journey toward a counseling career began when my first-born entered kindergarten and we found that he needed help. As a result, we were introduced to many wonderful doctors, psychologists, and counselors who were there to help and guide us. Among these was a counselor with whom I developed a strong bond. I soon realized our bond was based on the trust we developed. It is a trusting relationship like this that directly impacts the outcome of counseling. To pursue counseling is a courageous move on your part. Congratulations! I am honored to work with you.
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Steven Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC, CCTSI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76701 (Online Only)
I'm a licensed clinical social worker specializing in addiction, trauma (PTSD), depression, anxiety, LBGTQIA+ issues, and marriage and relationship challenges. I have advanced training, clinical expertise, and 50+ years of life experience, I have an "organic" approach to therapy which means I use more than what I learned in any classroom or textbook.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker specializing in addiction, trauma (PTSD), depression, anxiety, LBGTQIA+ issues, and marriage and relationship challenges. I have advanced training, clinical expertise, and 50+ years of life experience, I have an "organic" approach to therapy which means I use more than what I learned in any classroom or textbook.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.