Therapists in Tyler, TX
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Janice Terry Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75703
I have over 20 years of experience. My specialities include intensive one on one therapy, trauma and family and marriage counseling. I work with children, adolescents and adults. I am a Clinical Social Work Supervisor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I address addiction, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, sleep, sports, and weight loss management. I teach coping skills, communication skills, healthy relationships, positive mindset & help motivate clients to make change. I have a certification in PTSD and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. I use CBT to assist clients in meeting their needs and goals.
I have over 20 years of experience. My specialities include intensive one on one therapy, trauma and family and marriage counseling. I work with children, adolescents and adults. I am a Clinical Social Work Supervisor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I address addiction, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, sleep, sports, and weight loss management. I teach coping skills, communication skills, healthy relationships, positive mindset & help motivate clients to make change. I have a certification in PTSD and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. I use CBT to assist clients in meeting their needs and goals.
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Jennifer Gregory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, EMDR, TBRI, RPE
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75701
I specialize in trauma informed and attachment based therapy, TBRI, EMDR, Brain Gym, individual/couples/group counseling, Circle of Security Parenting and Substance Abuse assessments (SASSI), Child Custody evaluations, Bonding assessments, and Psychosocial evaluations.
My goal is to help my clients find health and healing through introspection and understanding of their history and making active change in their lives.
I specialize in trauma informed and attachment based therapy, TBRI, EMDR, Brain Gym, individual/couples/group counseling, Circle of Security Parenting and Substance Abuse assessments (SASSI), Child Custody evaluations, Bonding assessments, and Psychosocial evaluations.
My goal is to help my clients find health and healing through introspection and understanding of their history and making active change in their lives.
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April Smith - Thrive Counseling and Life Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC II, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75701
Providing over 20 years of experience. Services offered include Individual, Marriage, Premarital, Couples, Teens, Families, and Substance Abuse. Utilizing a Solution Focused, Cognitive approach, working with negative, fearful, and traumatic thoughts and perceptions and renewing and/or replacing them with enabling and productive thoughts. I provide help for individuals, families & or couples to gain coping skills to help manage or decrease problematic symptoms. The initial session begins with exchanging background and history to gain information to formalize a treatment plan. Accepting clients for days, evenings, & Saturday appts.
Providing over 20 years of experience. Services offered include Individual, Marriage, Premarital, Couples, Teens, Families, and Substance Abuse. Utilizing a Solution Focused, Cognitive approach, working with negative, fearful, and traumatic thoughts and perceptions and renewing and/or replacing them with enabling and productive thoughts. I provide help for individuals, families & or couples to gain coping skills to help manage or decrease problematic symptoms. The initial session begins with exchanging background and history to gain information to formalize a treatment plan. Accepting clients for days, evenings, & Saturday appts.
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D Amber Freeze
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tyler, TX 75703 (Online Only)
I believe that substance use is a shell that covers an underlying battle, the reason people use to escape. I want to help you uncover and explore that battle and empower you with the tools you need to be victorious!
I believe that substance use is a shell that covers an underlying battle, the reason people use to escape. I want to help you uncover and explore that battle and empower you with the tools you need to be victorious!
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Valor Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, LCDC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75701 (Online Only)
More recently, as an ex-police officer of 13-years, I also work with first-responders and ex-military (or current) personnel who are suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
My name is Roberto "Robert" Guerrero, I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, and CCTP, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and BC-TMH provider. I have over nine years of experience in the field of mental health and chemical dependency, and currently operate a private counseling practice exclusively online near Dallas, Texas. I primarily work with young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also offer consulting services for business professionals.
More recently, as an ex-police officer of 13-years, I also work with first-responders and ex-military (or current) personnel who are suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
My name is Roberto "Robert" Guerrero, I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, and CCTP, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and BC-TMH provider. I have over nine years of experience in the field of mental health and chemical dependency, and currently operate a private counseling practice exclusively online near Dallas, Texas. I primarily work with young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also offer consulting services for business professionals.
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Chris M. Legg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFC, MARE, LPCs
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Tyler, TX 75702
Nicely done - You should be proud of this step! It takes significant strength to start looking for a counselor. I applaud starting the process... but don't give up now! We all face challenges - stages of the path of life - mental, physical, spiritual, relational; all of it. It can significantly help to find an understanding and caring professional who brings their heart, soul, training and a team model... to walk alongside of us for a part of the path. My team and I would love to come alongside.
Nicely done - You should be proud of this step! It takes significant strength to start looking for a counselor. I applaud starting the process... but don't give up now! We all face challenges - stages of the path of life - mental, physical, spiritual, relational; all of it. It can significantly help to find an understanding and caring professional who brings their heart, soul, training and a team model... to walk alongside of us for a part of the path. My team and I would love to come alongside.
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Jill M. Hutchins, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75703
Have you ever asked yourself, "I know better...why am I doing this? Why am I feeling this way?" Are you often ready to fight or flee, bracing yourself against danger? Feeling immobilized, overwhelmed or like you may collapse? If your actions, emotions or thoughts keep you feeling unsafe; like you can't get past a distressing event, there's hope. If it seems you've tried everything but still struggle, my training and experience can facilitate healing. Even the brightest people get stuck; trapped by behaviors, beliefs or emotions. I would be honored to help you stop sabotaging yourself!
Have you ever asked yourself, "I know better...why am I doing this? Why am I feeling this way?" Are you often ready to fight or flee, bracing yourself against danger? Feeling immobilized, overwhelmed or like you may collapse? If your actions, emotions or thoughts keep you feeling unsafe; like you can't get past a distressing event, there's hope. If it seems you've tried everything but still struggle, my training and experience can facilitate healing. Even the brightest people get stuck; trapped by behaviors, beliefs or emotions. I would be honored to help you stop sabotaging yourself!
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Brian MacKenzie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tyler, TX 75701
Life is full of challenges and opportunities to grow. When we feel safe and secure enough to be honest with ourselves and others about what we are experiencing and what we truly value, we are more likely to be able to overcome challenges and live a more fulfilling and peaceful life. Most of us want authentic meaningful relationships, to embrace all that life has to offer, to be able to manage and learn from mistakes and difficult times, and to live a life that we can one day look back on and feel content and proud. However, often we find ourselves feeling stuck or lost along that journey and in need of some support and connection.
Life is full of challenges and opportunities to grow. When we feel safe and secure enough to be honest with ourselves and others about what we are experiencing and what we truly value, we are more likely to be able to overcome challenges and live a more fulfilling and peaceful life. Most of us want authentic meaningful relationships, to embrace all that life has to offer, to be able to manage and learn from mistakes and difficult times, and to live a life that we can one day look back on and feel content and proud. However, often we find ourselves feeling stuck or lost along that journey and in need of some support and connection.
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I am a Licensed Christian Counselor. Your struggles matter to me. My heart is to see you free and enjoying life to the fullest. God has a plan and a future for your life and wants you to walk in freedom. I counsel children to adult; and will work with any problems. I have done extensive marriage and pre marriage counseling.
I am a Licensed Christian Counselor. Your struggles matter to me. My heart is to see you free and enjoying life to the fullest. God has a plan and a future for your life and wants you to walk in freedom. I counsel children to adult; and will work with any problems. I have done extensive marriage and pre marriage counseling.
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Elizabeth Lowry Wyatt
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tyler, TX 75703
If you are reading this, know that I am proud of you for taking this important step in your healing journey to search for a counselor you feel would be a good fit. Life and relationships can be hard to navigate! Sometimes, we need someone to walk beside us through difficult times in a trusting environment that allows space for gaining strength and insight. You aren't alone! I currently see clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, boundary issues, navigating confusing or difficult life situations, and trauma. I am fully trained in EMDR & Flash therapy for trauma and disturbing circumstances.
If you are reading this, know that I am proud of you for taking this important step in your healing journey to search for a counselor you feel would be a good fit. Life and relationships can be hard to navigate! Sometimes, we need someone to walk beside us through difficult times in a trusting environment that allows space for gaining strength and insight. You aren't alone! I currently see clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, boundary issues, navigating confusing or difficult life situations, and trauma. I am fully trained in EMDR & Flash therapy for trauma and disturbing circumstances.
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I am deeply committed to establishing a strong and therapeutic connection with each of my clients, and this commitment is born from my experiences working with individuals facing various challenges. Whether it's during moments of crisis or periods of relative calm, having a dedicated advocate by your side is invaluable. I firmly believe that counseling offers a safe space for equipping individuals with the tools they need to engage with life in a more positive and constructive manner. Anyone seeking counseling can become better prepared to navigate life's complexities.
I am deeply committed to establishing a strong and therapeutic connection with each of my clients, and this commitment is born from my experiences working with individuals facing various challenges. Whether it's during moments of crisis or periods of relative calm, having a dedicated advocate by your side is invaluable. I firmly believe that counseling offers a safe space for equipping individuals with the tools they need to engage with life in a more positive and constructive manner. Anyone seeking counseling can become better prepared to navigate life's complexities.
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Kami believes every individual is uniquely created by God, mind, body, and soul. Because of this, she takes both an individualized and holistic approach to each client’s care. Through a variety of methods, Kami works with clients to engage the whole person in healing. Her passion is to help clients find inward safety, belonging, and compassion. Kami fully believes everyone has the potential to thrive, and works diligently with each client to reach their goals. She primarily works with adults and sees individuals and couples.
Kami believes every individual is uniquely created by God, mind, body, and soul. Because of this, she takes both an individualized and holistic approach to each client’s care. Through a variety of methods, Kami works with clients to engage the whole person in healing. Her passion is to help clients find inward safety, belonging, and compassion. Kami fully believes everyone has the potential to thrive, and works diligently with each client to reach their goals. She primarily works with adults and sees individuals and couples.
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75701 (Online Only)
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
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Yumi H Lemaster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75701 (Online Only)
No one in life is perfect, including me! Being able to identify, relate and empathize with you as my patient is probably one of my greatest strengths. The special relationship formed between you and I, ensuring trust, confidence, and ability to truly work through the issues are of utmost importance. I believe everyone has something to work through in their lives. By providing evidence based therapy and unconditional positive regard, I have been very effective in my treatment history and am open to us having a two way therapeutic relationship with feedback and growth through this process.
No one in life is perfect, including me! Being able to identify, relate and empathize with you as my patient is probably one of my greatest strengths. The special relationship formed between you and I, ensuring trust, confidence, and ability to truly work through the issues are of utmost importance. I believe everyone has something to work through in their lives. By providing evidence based therapy and unconditional positive regard, I have been very effective in my treatment history and am open to us having a two way therapeutic relationship with feedback and growth through this process.
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Do you feel stuck? Has your life suddenly been interrupted? Maybe you have been struggling with the same issue for years and you are ready to get the help you deserve. I am here to walk with you in this season, so that you can get back to living life to the fullest. Whether it's spiritual matters, anger, anxiety, depression, marriage and family, or difficult life transitions, there is help. The good news is that you have made the first step and are looking for the right person to help. Check out my website for more info.
Do you feel stuck? Has your life suddenly been interrupted? Maybe you have been struggling with the same issue for years and you are ready to get the help you deserve. I am here to walk with you in this season, so that you can get back to living life to the fullest. Whether it's spiritual matters, anger, anxiety, depression, marriage and family, or difficult life transitions, there is help. The good news is that you have made the first step and are looking for the right person to help. Check out my website for more info.
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Hello, my name is Delora Evans LPC-S, LCDC. I have been in the therapy/counseling field for over 20 years. I believe that people may sometimes need help in many areas of their lives, therefore I treat them with a person-centered, wholistic approach, with a person-centered approach, the therapist treats the whole person and is instrumental to the changes of the client but is not directly responsible for any change. One of my biggest strengths is that I have an enthusiastic and motivating personality. I am empathetic, compassionate, and humanistic in my approach to helping.
Hello, my name is Delora Evans LPC-S, LCDC. I have been in the therapy/counseling field for over 20 years. I believe that people may sometimes need help in many areas of their lives, therefore I treat them with a person-centered, wholistic approach, with a person-centered approach, the therapist treats the whole person and is instrumental to the changes of the client but is not directly responsible for any change. One of my biggest strengths is that I have an enthusiastic and motivating personality. I am empathetic, compassionate, and humanistic in my approach to helping.
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We all desire to belong, feel loved, and to know purpose. We long to feel accepted and valued. But sometimes, the way we hold our experiences can lead us to hold onto fears and limiting beliefs about ourselves. Our inner self-talk can lead us to believe lies about ourselves and the world around us. This internal dysfunction can manifest itself in anxiety, depression, anger issues, addictions, and struggles in relationships and our work life. We have over 17 years of education, training, and a lifetime of our own struggles and victories. Let us journey alongside you towards a more fulfilling life of purpose, love, joy, and peace.
We all desire to belong, feel loved, and to know purpose. We long to feel accepted and valued. But sometimes, the way we hold our experiences can lead us to hold onto fears and limiting beliefs about ourselves. Our inner self-talk can lead us to believe lies about ourselves and the world around us. This internal dysfunction can manifest itself in anxiety, depression, anger issues, addictions, and struggles in relationships and our work life. We have over 17 years of education, training, and a lifetime of our own struggles and victories. Let us journey alongside you towards a more fulfilling life of purpose, love, joy, and peace.
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Often times we find ourselves going through the motions in life and not feeling "alive". We can't seem to pinpoint what it is that’s creating that disconnect, but we know we want to feel better. I'd love to help you with a guided self-discovery, an understanding of exactly what those obstacles are, and how to move past them to help you live the life you've imagined!
Often times we find ourselves going through the motions in life and not feeling "alive". We can't seem to pinpoint what it is that’s creating that disconnect, but we know we want to feel better. I'd love to help you with a guided self-discovery, an understanding of exactly what those obstacles are, and how to move past them to help you live the life you've imagined!
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Counseling requires a relationship based on trust and mutual respect. My goal for counseling is that you and I will understand and trust one another, identifying your goals and working to overcome whatever obstacles are in your way. I believe that anyone who seeks counseling does so because of a desire to live your best life, and my desire is to help you do just that. With over 20 years of experience as a licensed counselor, I will help you to move toward solutions that will bring about positive change. While my clinical training and biblical worldview inform my approach, your goals and needs are the priority of each session.
Counseling requires a relationship based on trust and mutual respect. My goal for counseling is that you and I will understand and trust one another, identifying your goals and working to overcome whatever obstacles are in your way. I believe that anyone who seeks counseling does so because of a desire to live your best life, and my desire is to help you do just that. With over 20 years of experience as a licensed counselor, I will help you to move toward solutions that will bring about positive change. While my clinical training and biblical worldview inform my approach, your goals and needs are the priority of each session.
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Hello, I’m Lisa! My name is Lisa Vanderpool, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and teenagers and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. I use a blend of therapy techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Mindfulness techniques, to help my clients make progress, start feeling better, and navigate life more successfully. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas. I work
Hello, I’m Lisa! My name is Lisa Vanderpool, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and teenagers and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. I use a blend of therapy techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Mindfulness techniques, to help my clients make progress, start feeling better, and navigate life more successfully. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas. I work
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.