Compassion Focused Therapists in New Braunfels, TX

The counseling relationship is based on creating an accepting, respectful, warm, collaborative working environment to guide you to create and re-write healthy scripts in your personal journey. The key is to construct opportunities for you to gain insights into personal patterns and simultaneously strengthen connections in relationships. Efforts will focus on helping you explore your strengths and successes and explore effective ways to enhance personal growth and relationship satisfaction.

I am a bilingual therapist who works primarily from a Solution Focused Therapy approach or strengths based point of view. I take interest in helping individuals control their anger, impulses, anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive thoughts or behaviors. As for couples, I focus on what they want, know the importance of not taking sides, and make the process fun with activities that foster exploration and growth. I have over 8 years of experience conducting intense family counseling with children and teens who were placed in foster care, treatment centers or correctional facilities because their behavior was out of control.

Everyone is on their own path, and everyone's path is their own. I like to think of the client/therapist relationship as "co-travelers." Meaning, we are both on this journey together. I believe in a holistic approach to a person's emotional well-being can make all the difference in the world. I want to help clients to become more aware of how the world around them can have sudden, as well as, long term affects when it comes to therapy. If we can be present with our thoughts and ourselves, we're half way there.

Please Note that I have moved from Houston to New Braunfels. I work with individuals who are 13 years and older as well as couples and families. I specialize in working with individuals seeking help for an eating disorder or those dealing with grief and/or bereavement. I also enjoy working with females who are in their late teens or early twenties struggling with life transitions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Texas.

Hi there! My name is Dr. Ana Alicia Potthast, DSW, LCSW, LCDC. I have a passion for mental health care and substance abuse treatment, and I have extensive experience and training in behavioral health, diagnostics, addiction, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, maternity and fertility issues, grief and loss, hoarding, family dynamics and conflict, marital issues, sexual orientation and gender identification and expression, adjustment issues, stages in life, and many other situations that bring a client to seek counseling.

People sometimes have traumatic events in their life; spending years trying to ‘get over’ the event without being able to process the trauma. Trauma impacts a person’s life and their ability to heal. I work with adults who want to address the trauma and its effects. They want to change the feelings of inadequacy, poor self esteem and of course depression. Trauma effects can manifest in different beliefs about ourselves. Changing those beliefs is a beginning to changing our relationship with ourselves. I find partnering with individuals who want to work on creating a more fulfilling future for themselves is humbling.

Welcome! I am a feminist, culturally sensitive therapist who specializes in working with adults in the LGBTQIA+ community, who are on the autism spectrum, and who are recovering from religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and adverse religious experiences.

I am a licensed counselor in TX with experience helping pre-teens, teens, and adults. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including substance abuse, depression, self-harm, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, ODD, and emotional and physical abuse. I have also helped clients cope with current and past trauma.

Anxiety takes many forms: stress, worry, PTSD, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD, etc... Anxiety can be so overwhelming that we feel paralyzed. Anxiety can keep us from taking the leap of faith we need to in order to be our authentic selves and live the life we truly want to live. If you can relate to this, you are not alone. Contrary to popular belief, courage is NOT the absence of anxiety. Courage is being afraid and not allowing anxiety to hold you back. This is where I come in to help. My passion is helping people overcome anxiety by enhancing courageous living, however that is defined by YOUR goals and values.

Are you uncertain of where or how to begin restoring your mental and emotional health? Are you feeling lost coping with a current or previous life hardship or transition? Perhaps you're experiencing anxiety or depression in some form and you are in need of an active listener to aide with your day-to-day struggles? Transitions and change often offer a unique opportunity for growth and evolving. Allow me to help facilitate this process with you! You can expect to discuss and express your feelings, uncover and focus on your strengths, challenge and work through your thoughts, and develop a plan towards a healthier version of yourself.

Welcome! I am accepting new clients. Therapy is a supportive tool that can start as early as 4 and as seasoned as someone in their 80's. Perhaps you are navigating a life transition and are unsure of where to go next? Or you feel ready to process that traumatic experience? In a collaborative environment you can discover your inner strength and realize within you is the ability to heal.

Helping clients who struggle with depression and anxiety is my specialty. I'll support you in creating a life worth living based on what is most important to you. I believe each individual has an inner wisdom and therapy will help you honor and connect with that important aspect of self. My approach uses cognitive and dialectical behavioral tools, mindfulness and self-compassion to facilitate wholeness in mind, body and spirit.

Justin Ruiz is a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges. With years of experience, Justin specializes in providing compassionate and effective therapy to men, adolescents, and children facing issues such as anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and adoption-related concerns. Driven by a commitment to making a positive impact, Justin focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions openly. His approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, employing evidence-based techniques and personalized sessions.

I am a board certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is originally from Riverside, California. I moved to Austin, Texas over 5 years ago, solo, on a whim. Once I relocated to a cute countryside home in the outskirts of Seguin, I joined InMindOut providing therapy services to individuals.  I received my bachelor’s as well as master’s degree in social work at San Diego State University in San Diego California.

I believe recovery and growth is a deeply personal individualized experience. I feel privileged being a part of each clients journey. Empathy, compassion, self-worth, vulnerability & relationships with yourself & others are areas that I can help you with on your journey to healing, growing and excelling. Finding the right counselor is paramount to achieving success. I’m an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) & Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). I received both my B.A. in Psychology & M.A. in Counseling and Guidance from Texas A&M. I’ve worked in various settings such as private practice, outpatient & residential.

As a clinical mental health provider and retired veteran, I have witnessed client reluctance/avoidance in seeking therapy. The most common feedback to reluctance in seeking therapy is cost, fear of being judged, stigma, no connection with the therapist, or in some cases, poor negative experiences with prior therapy. It is my mission to provide an experience for each client that encompasses affordability, hope, dignity, and respect in a collaborative and safe space. My goal is to ensure you feel listened to and understood. My approach is team work and I look forward to helping you achieve your goals. Miss Lisa

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and received my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. I have experience working with individuals who have endured pain and suffering, whether it be due to their own choices, the actions of others, or a situation that is completely out of their control. I have witnessed the way depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions and traumatic experiences have resulted in the use of unhealthy coping mechanisms that have made life more challenging.

You have many choices when it comes to picking a counselor/therapist, but what is the most important thing to consider when choosing? Does the person appear to be kind? Do they have the qualifications to serve you? Does he/she make you feel comfortable and ease the anxiety you might be feeling regarding sharing such personal information so quickly? How does the office environment feel (telehealth or in the office)? More importantly, how quickly do you feel your exact problem is being addressed?

Do you feel alone, misunderstood, and unheard? It is my privilege to partner with you, whether it's to process difficult life transitions, grief and loss, trauma and/or abuse, or address anxiety and panic. My goal is to encourage and advocate for your growth and empowerment in whatever comes across your path in life. My process is to create a conducive therapeutic environment that allows you the space to process what is needed and to equip you in your day-to-day life.