Female Therapists in River Oaks, TX

Hello! Perhaps you are searching Psychology Today for a loved one or for yourself, or simply to acquaint yourself with counseling. I commend for exploring your options. I have over nine years of experience providing therapy for a variety of issues. When clients begin therapy, many of them are searching for a space to fully express themselves and to process their struggles. Many are looking for a safe person to confide in without feeling judged. My hope is that you find that here and begin to identify ways to move forward.

My name is Julie Sheppard. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker. I have been in private practice since 1999. Most of my experience before private practice was with children that have been placed in residential treatment. I currently see all ranges of patients and specialize in play therapy, depression, anxiety disorders, and grief recovery. I offer sessions for adolescents that address issues that pertain to that age group.

My goal is to help you dismantle the self-defeating patterns in your life and relationships. I am reminded daily of the resiliency of the human spirit as people move through their emotional pains and desires to create purpose and meaning in their lives. I weave together the wisdom of many approaches to bring more understanding, courage and compassion into your life. You begin to author your life with greater awareness and move away from habitual reactions into mindful choices. New seeds, ideas, and behaviors take root allowing for healthy relationships and a balanced life.

In my 27+ year career, I enjoy developing therapeutic relationships with my clients and helping them figure out what needs to change and how to most effectively, and efficiently do this. People are resilient and often know what needs to be done, but could use help identifying the steps and having non-judgemental support in carrying them out. I love people and I love my job. Let me help you figure it out.

Sarah Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from West Texas who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has worked in an outpatient mental health setting as well as non-profit counseling centers. She recently finished completing her LCSW working to provide individual and family counseling with adolescents in the juvenile justice system. Sarah Jones has a passion for working with children and adolescents dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and other stressors that could be affecting their lives.

My goal: To meet you wherever you currently find yourself. Regardless of how that looks at this moment, it's important to recognize that there's nothing inherently 'wrong' or 'broken' about you. If guilt, shame, and maladaptive behavior overwhelms and persist, it signals a need for change. Whether you're navigating PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance use, or life transitions, my aim is to guide you in understanding, managing, addressing root causes, and initiating a healing process.

First and foremost, it takes so much strength to reach out for help and I am glad you are here. It may have taken you a while to get here - maybe your undiagnosed ADHD put it off, or a people-pleasing part of you has put others before yourself, or a perfectionist part that felt bad that you couldn't "fix it" on your own. I believe seeking therapy and inner healing can hold joy and humor as deeply as it can confront and hold pain. My hope is to create a non-judgmental, secure space for you to safely embrace every part of you. Through it all, I will be there alongside you to remind you that you don’t have to carry it all on your own.

My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan tailored for your needs. I promise to be there for you every possible step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

Welcome to my Therapist BIO page. I am glad you are here! My number one priority as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor is to help you meet your therapy goals! Over the last seven years I have provided care and treatment to individuals looking for similar support as yourself. I have worked with minor children, adolescents, young adults, individuals, couples, married couples, families, groups, veterans, and the senior community all for the same reasons; to provide care and treatment during challenging times.

Hello-Hola! It’s great to have you join me in this platform. Are you feeling all over the place, are your goals not coming to a fruition or maybe you have reached a plateau in your life? I’ve been there before and it doesn’t feel good. You are at the right place and my hope is that you find what you are looking for. I am usually invited to work with other therapists, business owners, high-achieving women and college students who are facing a life change, burn-out, relationship conflict or perhaps just need a safe space to grow in “Self” awareness/compassion and get some clarity in this season.

Struggling with life changes, or emotions that seem out of control? Sometimes in life we need help sorting out problems and finding our way to the best solution. This is the reason I pursued a counseling career, after working as an educational professional for over 30 years. My experience in education provides me with knowledge of adolescent behaviors, goal setting and addressing family/parenting issues. I’ve honed my counseling skills to also be of help in adult issues such as grief & bereavement, life changes, motivation, as well as depression, anxiety and substance use/addiction disorders.

Hi, I’m Ali! I am passionate about helping youth learn and grow. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate at The Bug and Bee and absolutely love it! Beforehand, I taught children in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade for 14 years. I also have teenagers at home so I understand the difficulties life can throw at them. Between my experience in education and personal experience with foster-to-adopt, I have been familiarized with anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, reactive attachment disorder, trauma and much more.