Female Therapists in Tuscola, TX
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Asking for help is difficult and sometimes we find ourselves battling that next step. It takes bravery and courage to walk through a door and share personal information with an individual you don't know. My goal is to offer a safe environment for any client that walks through my doors and to give them the comfort and respect that they deserve!
Asking for help is difficult and sometimes we find ourselves battling that next step. It takes bravery and courage to walk through a door and share personal information with an individual you don't know. My goal is to offer a safe environment for any client that walks through my doors and to give them the comfort and respect that they deserve!
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Hi, my name is Lori Bachman, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over twenty years of experience delivering counseling services to people seeking support and guidance through difficult times in their lives. I utilize a variety of theoretic styles that best suit a person individually. Using a client-centered approach, I combine a soft and direct approach and use models such as trauma informed somatic experience, rational emotive, cognitive and dialectical therapies to explore the past and present to aid in the development of coping skills to improve one's emotional and overall wellbeing.
Hi, my name is Lori Bachman, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over twenty years of experience delivering counseling services to people seeking support and guidance through difficult times in their lives. I utilize a variety of theoretic styles that best suit a person individually. Using a client-centered approach, I combine a soft and direct approach and use models such as trauma informed somatic experience, rational emotive, cognitive and dialectical therapies to explore the past and present to aid in the development of coping skills to improve one's emotional and overall wellbeing.
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We go through many changes in life that affect us in different ways. People have a wide range of emotions which can be overwhelming. Although life can be challenging to manage, we are presented with opportunities to grow. My counseling style is empathetic and genuine. Understanding and creating an atmosphere of support and empathy to be one's genuine self is important to me. Providing the opportunity for a more authentic self is a stepping stone to confidence. My goal is to provide you with a safe place to tell your story.
We go through many changes in life that affect us in different ways. People have a wide range of emotions which can be overwhelming. Although life can be challenging to manage, we are presented with opportunities to grow. My counseling style is empathetic and genuine. Understanding and creating an atmosphere of support and empathy to be one's genuine self is important to me. Providing the opportunity for a more authentic self is a stepping stone to confidence. My goal is to provide you with a safe place to tell your story.
Michelle Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tuscola, TX 79562 (Online Only)
Are you struggling through an issue and are serious about making significant improvements through hard work? Life sometimes throws us unexpected curveballs that can have an undesirable effect on mood, relationships, employment, and overall health. It is normal to sometimes need a little support to help us navigate through these situations that leave us feeling overwhelmed or helpless, and it is my mission to help you achieve a positive outcome by providing such support. Let's work diligently together and make your goals a reality.
Are you struggling through an issue and are serious about making significant improvements through hard work? Life sometimes throws us unexpected curveballs that can have an undesirable effect on mood, relationships, employment, and overall health. It is normal to sometimes need a little support to help us navigate through these situations that leave us feeling overwhelmed or helpless, and it is my mission to help you achieve a positive outcome by providing such support. Let's work diligently together and make your goals a reality.
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Courtney Shields
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79602 (Online Only)
Do you feel exhausted always chasing the next milestone, but it never feeling like enough? Do you feel burned out and ready to quit but still wanting to achieve your goals? or maybe a sense of self-doubt with the pressure to always perform at your absolute best? Are your relationships suffering because you prioritize your goals over your loved ones? Do you feel like something is missing or unsure of who you are outside of what you can accomplish? Or even worried that others may perceive you as weak or incapable? How is that guilt showing up that you might need to spend time prioritizing your mental health as well?
Do you feel exhausted always chasing the next milestone, but it never feeling like enough? Do you feel burned out and ready to quit but still wanting to achieve your goals? or maybe a sense of self-doubt with the pressure to always perform at your absolute best? Are your relationships suffering because you prioritize your goals over your loved ones? Do you feel like something is missing or unsure of who you are outside of what you can accomplish? Or even worried that others may perceive you as weak or incapable? How is that guilt showing up that you might need to spend time prioritizing your mental health as well?
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Racheal Krauss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo Gap, TX 79508
A new perspective to old problems can make a huge difference and I love being able to help someone approach a problem in a new way.
A new perspective to old problems can make a huge difference and I love being able to help someone approach a problem in a new way.
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Kimberly June McCarty
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, LCDC, CTRS, CAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buffalo Gap, TX 79508
We learn by doing, not by talking about doing! My practice is centered around Experiential Therapy which means that I believe in the power of personal experiences to facilitate change. I'm a firm believer that nature and adventure is a catalysts for healing and I integrate adventure-based therapy sessions with individuals and groups. Through immersive, hands-on activities and techniques, I guide clients in uncovering underlying issues, fostering self-awareness, developing healthier coping mechanisms, breaking free from their comfort zones, building resilience, and discovering new perspectives on life.
We learn by doing, not by talking about doing! My practice is centered around Experiential Therapy which means that I believe in the power of personal experiences to facilitate change. I'm a firm believer that nature and adventure is a catalysts for healing and I integrate adventure-based therapy sessions with individuals and groups. Through immersive, hands-on activities and techniques, I guide clients in uncovering underlying issues, fostering self-awareness, developing healthier coping mechanisms, breaking free from their comfort zones, building resilience, and discovering new perspectives on life.
I view myself as a solution oriented, strengths-based, collaborative counselor trained in systems theory that utilizes several models of therapy. From those models, I apply Cognitive Behavioral Models, Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Structural Therapy and Collaborative Therapy during sessions. Additionally, I incorporate techniques and interventions from several approaches that fit a clients need to facilitate a desired change.
I view myself as a solution oriented, strengths-based, collaborative counselor trained in systems theory that utilizes several models of therapy. From those models, I apply Cognitive Behavioral Models, Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Structural Therapy and Collaborative Therapy during sessions. Additionally, I incorporate techniques and interventions from several approaches that fit a clients need to facilitate a desired change.
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Michelle Overman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Abilene, TX 79606 (Online Only)
I can work with athletic teams on team building and performance related concerns. I can expand these topics beyond the world of sports for places including businesses and schools as well as for high risk occupations such as military personnel, firefighters, and police officers. I also work with young adult issues including depression, anxiety, and trauma (particularly related to past sexual assault). I also enjoy working with couples, families with teenagers, and LGBT individuals.
I can work with athletic teams on team building and performance related concerns. I can expand these topics beyond the world of sports for places including businesses and schools as well as for high risk occupations such as military personnel, firefighters, and police officers. I also work with young adult issues including depression, anxiety, and trauma (particularly related to past sexual assault). I also enjoy working with couples, families with teenagers, and LGBT individuals.
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I work with individuals who are going through major life changes and challenges and are looking for new meaning. To book with me directly, check out my website by clicking on "website" on this page which also outlines more of my specialties and experience. I believe people know what's best for themselves but lose sight of what that means when we get busy at work or tragedy hits. It's common and normal for these situations to require some guidance, support, and maybe a good laugh.
I work with individuals who are going through major life changes and challenges and are looking for new meaning. To book with me directly, check out my website by clicking on "website" on this page which also outlines more of my specialties and experience. I believe people know what's best for themselves but lose sight of what that means when we get busy at work or tragedy hits. It's common and normal for these situations to require some guidance, support, and maybe a good laugh.
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Kristen Pitzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79602
Taking the first step into therapy can bring upon many different thoughts and emotions. I understand this which is why I believe a genuine trust and relationship with your therapist can bring healing and peace. Whether you are faced with something that occurred 2 days ago or 20 years ago, allow me to provide you with a safe place to share your struggles, your stories and your strengths.
Taking the first step into therapy can bring upon many different thoughts and emotions. I understand this which is why I believe a genuine trust and relationship with your therapist can bring healing and peace. Whether you are faced with something that occurred 2 days ago or 20 years ago, allow me to provide you with a safe place to share your struggles, your stories and your strengths.
![Photo of Karen McCarty, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/658f7ded-7622-4df7-b813-503c5a2c4fc0/2/320x400.jpeg)
Karen McCarty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Buffalo Gap, TX 79508 (Online Only)
Life can be so overwhelming. You have so much you want to accomplish but you don't know where to start. You're exhausted from constantly putting on a mask of happiness, meeting everyone else's needs, and wishing someone could see through the smile and understand your pain. Pain from the past and worries about the future make it so hard to live in the present. Imagine talking to someone who can validate your feelings and help you understand it. You don't have to walk this journey alone. Therapy is a place to share your thoughts and feelings you've been trying to understand on your own. We all need support and I would like to help.
Life can be so overwhelming. You have so much you want to accomplish but you don't know where to start. You're exhausted from constantly putting on a mask of happiness, meeting everyone else's needs, and wishing someone could see through the smile and understand your pain. Pain from the past and worries about the future make it so hard to live in the present. Imagine talking to someone who can validate your feelings and help you understand it. You don't have to walk this journey alone. Therapy is a place to share your thoughts and feelings you've been trying to understand on your own. We all need support and I would like to help.
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Valorie Cadoo MA MFT PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79606 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients who are committed to improving their lives. Sometimes family issues get in the way, both from the past and currently. Being stuck in traumatic memories or living in difficult circumstances makes life hard. I enjoy seeing families together to help them improve communication and to build closer relationships. Couples who invest therapy time into their relationship, report increased feelings of closeness and happiness in their lives. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor for MFT Interns and Associates. I enjoy helping MFT Trainees to improve their therapy skills to help others.
I enjoy working with clients who are committed to improving their lives. Sometimes family issues get in the way, both from the past and currently. Being stuck in traumatic memories or living in difficult circumstances makes life hard. I enjoy seeing families together to help them improve communication and to build closer relationships. Couples who invest therapy time into their relationship, report increased feelings of closeness and happiness in their lives. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor for MFT Interns and Associates. I enjoy helping MFT Trainees to improve their therapy skills to help others.
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Amber Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTSI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79606
Waitlist for new clients
You face challenges each and every day. At times, these struggles get to a point when you can no longer handle or manage them. Some things in life are not meant to be faced by yourself, and that's where I come in. My passion is helping those who feel as though the weight of their struggles is too much and those who are in need of support in their life to make a change. Sometimes we all need a little help to get to where we would like to be.
You face challenges each and every day. At times, these struggles get to a point when you can no longer handle or manage them. Some things in life are not meant to be faced by yourself, and that's where I come in. My passion is helping those who feel as though the weight of their struggles is too much and those who are in need of support in their life to make a change. Sometimes we all need a little help to get to where we would like to be.
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Brandy Chalmers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79606 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
You may be struggling with anxiety, relationships, self esteem issues, feeling stressed or overwhelmed. My clients come to therapy because they are experiencing some or all of these challenges and are looking to feel better. Therapy can bring a different perspective to the difficulties you are experiencing and can provide you with the direction and confidence to achieve your goals, live in accordance to your values, and feel better. You are not alone and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I would like to help.
You may be struggling with anxiety, relationships, self esteem issues, feeling stressed or overwhelmed. My clients come to therapy because they are experiencing some or all of these challenges and are looking to feel better. Therapy can bring a different perspective to the difficulties you are experiencing and can provide you with the direction and confidence to achieve your goals, live in accordance to your values, and feel better. You are not alone and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I would like to help.
Online Therapists
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Natalie Baldwin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). I've treated individuals and families with a myriad of concerns using an eclectic and holistic approach. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, emotional pain, physical illness, transitions, self-esteem, and acceptance have been some of the issues I've worked with among a diverse group of clienteles. I work with clients with complex trauma, teen, kids, couples, and addiction.
Natalie Baldwin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). I've treated individuals and families with a myriad of concerns using an eclectic and holistic approach. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, emotional pain, physical illness, transitions, self-esteem, and acceptance have been some of the issues I've worked with among a diverse group of clienteles. I work with clients with complex trauma, teen, kids, couples, and addiction.
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Ponnie Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA, LBSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79603
Like a sail boat on the ocean, we are all on a journey where each one of us will encounter a mixture of calm seas, clear skies, storms and rainy days. We cannot control the weather, but we can join together to get through the storm until the sun shines again. I believe every individual has a unique story and a unique journey, and I have a desire to join with these individuals in helping them in their steps to achieve their unique goals towards healing, peace, and growth. We are all on that ocean, and riding out the storm is achievable with the right tools, encouragement, and support.
Like a sail boat on the ocean, we are all on a journey where each one of us will encounter a mixture of calm seas, clear skies, storms and rainy days. We cannot control the weather, but we can join together to get through the storm until the sun shines again. I believe every individual has a unique story and a unique journey, and I have a desire to join with these individuals in helping them in their steps to achieve their unique goals towards healing, peace, and growth. We are all on that ocean, and riding out the storm is achievable with the right tools, encouragement, and support.
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Samantha Stokes, M.Ed., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
San Angelo, TX 76901
You would never disregard a broken leg, so why disregard signs of emotional distress? If you do not minister to your mental and emotional necessities, every aspect of your life suffers (e.g., work, relationships). It is imperative that you be proactive in your mental health rather than reactive, this ensures that you will progress and be responsible for your journey. Whether it be sudden changes, relationship difficulties or just needing help broadening your emotional intelligence, I am here to facilitate you on your journey. Together we will discover avenues of motivation, emphasize your strengths and progress towards solutions.
You would never disregard a broken leg, so why disregard signs of emotional distress? If you do not minister to your mental and emotional necessities, every aspect of your life suffers (e.g., work, relationships). It is imperative that you be proactive in your mental health rather than reactive, this ensures that you will progress and be responsible for your journey. Whether it be sudden changes, relationship difficulties or just needing help broadening your emotional intelligence, I am here to facilitate you on your journey. Together we will discover avenues of motivation, emphasize your strengths and progress towards solutions.
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Carissa Elk McCartney
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79605
Sometimes It can feel like life is knocking you down and it's hard to keep getting back up. Or maybe you've been through an unexpected life transition and it feels like your world has been turned upside down. Choosing to come to counseling is a big step and allowing someone to walk alongside you during these times isn't always easy. Having someone who listens with compassion and is committed to your success can make all the difference.
Sometimes It can feel like life is knocking you down and it's hard to keep getting back up. Or maybe you've been through an unexpected life transition and it feels like your world has been turned upside down. Choosing to come to counseling is a big step and allowing someone to walk alongside you during these times isn't always easy. Having someone who listens with compassion and is committed to your success can make all the difference.
![Photo of Maria Pilotte, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b9b8b5ab-b2a2-43ad-b080-6031f746d53f/1/320x400.jpeg)
My life experience, in combination with my education has enabled me to build relationships while creating a caring safe environment where client relationships can flourish. My practice encompasses working with adult individuals. I believe there is a need to assist everyone in achieving an overall positive state of wellness by focusing on, and integrating, body, mind, and spirit into a fulfilling way of life. I help guide people when they are dealing with spiritual conflict, life's trials, and mental illness.
My life experience, in combination with my education has enabled me to build relationships while creating a caring safe environment where client relationships can flourish. My practice encompasses working with adult individuals. I believe there is a need to assist everyone in achieving an overall positive state of wellness by focusing on, and integrating, body, mind, and spirit into a fulfilling way of life. I help guide people when they are dealing with spiritual conflict, life's trials, and mental illness.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.