Therapists in Tyler, TX

Not sure where to go or what to do, but something needs to change? Your child comes home with misconduct reports from school and nothing you try is helping. Your teen is struggling with peers, depression or anxiety and you want to know how to help. Maybe you are not a parent and life’s challenges have become overwhelming and difficult to face. Stop and take a deep breath. Life isn’t easy and the challenges can be difficult to navigate. Parents become overwhelmed and frustrated when they feel like they cannot help their children cope. Children can struggle socially and emotionally and as parents we don’t always have the answers.

I am so happy that you're taking some time to explore psychotherapy. I offer online and in person sessions. Deciding to start therapy can be hard. But, continuing to struggle with the challenges, a life that hasn't quite gone the way it should, and hurts in life is so much harder. Together we will work to make sense of the emotional, spiritual and physical struggles that are going on.

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.

As a therapist specializing in trauma, depression, and anxiety, I offer compassionate support to traveling or remote workers navigating the complexities of mental health. Through evidence based techniques and a client-centered approach, I empower individuals to heal from past traumas, manage depression, and overcome anxiety, fostering resilience and well-being wherever their journey takes them. I call myself the overlanding therapist, so sessions may be on the top of a mountain peak, next to the sprays of a 100 foot waterfall, or in a red rock canyon. Nature is my office. I understand the complexities of working remotely.

Are you looking for a safe person to work through personal struggles with? Are you seeking support and guidance on your journey towards mental wellness? I am now accepting new clients! Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationships, or simply navigating life's challenges, I am here to help. Together, we can embark on a journey towards healing and growth.

You're tired, frustrated and just want peace at home! What works for one of your children doesn't work for the other and that's frustrating. Wish your teen girl came with an instruction manual? Your teen seems lonely, withdrawn, struggling with social issues, or can't control their anger and you feel hopeless because you don't know what to do to help. As parents we want our children to be healthy and happy yet sometimes we can't fix the situation for them and that makes us feel a failure as a parent.

My typical clients are adults who have so much compassion and empathy for others but find it hard to extend that kindness to themselves. They often don't even realize how much they beat themselves up. They may be recovering from a toxic relationship with a spouse or a parent. They are trying to stop the endless stream of worries and panicked feelings. They want to set down the enormous weight of all those expectations. Mostly, my clients want to feel safe in their homes, communities, relationships, minds and their own bodies. Appointments available now. Schedule online at ChrisEatonLPC.com.

We have interactions with others, and with ourselves (internally) everyday. When there is a lack of connection on any level we can become distressed or any number of things. From discouraged to depressed or anxious or just withdrawn. I love working with clients who are seeking to find a balanced and healthy daily interaction within themselves and hopefully with others. It is my heartfelt belief that we are all unique and created to connect with those around us on a level that both brings peace for ourselves and gives back to others in our relationships.

I believe a good counselor works their way out of a job...one client at a time. We all get "stuck" in life from time to time. My goal is to provide you with knowledge, tools, guidance, and support so that you can get "unstuck" and move on. Therapy is not magic...but it works. If you are struggling with emotional, behavioral, or relational problems I would like the opportunity to visit with you to see if I can help.

The counseling office in my experience, is sacred space. To be seen, known, and tended to meets so many longings of the human heart. I love meeting people where they are and creating a space where they can grow and heal.

I have spent my career devoted to helping the impoverished and providing mental health services to those in need. My Moto has always been, " To him that much is Given, much is Required. I have been in the field of counseling and therapy for more than twenty years. I have worked throughout the country in many different clinical settings. I have worked in the public as well as the private sector of mental health in three states, as well as private institutions. I've worked in forensic psychology as well as mental health counseling authority agencies comprised of mental health and state-regulating agencies. Also, Holistic Practitioner

My desire is to guide clients to hope and healing amidst the stress and pain that life can bring. I understand that seeking help and creating change can be uncomfortable but counseling can be a safe place to express hurts and find solutions and ways to cope. My belief is that we are relational beings and that the people we interact with greatly impact our thoughts and behaviors. I am passionate about helping my clients to find peace from the events that have hurt them and enhance the daily living and current relationships.

I have an extensive background in working with those who come from or are in a hard place. Much of my social work experience was gained during my 15 years with Child Protective Services. Since 2015, I have worked as a psychotherapist and currently in a private practice. I provide individual, marital, and family therapy and enjoy working with adolescents and adults. I also specialize in working with first responders, veterans, and sexual trauma victims. I am trauma-informed and an evidence-based treatment practitioner having attended training from the nation’s most well respected researchers.

Life can be difficult for everyone, but it becomes even more so when you struggle to get out of bed, can't stop worrying about if you've made a friend angry or if something bad is going to happen, trigger flashbacks, or any other plethora of symptoms you might experience because of a mental health issue. I'm here to help individuals understand their mental health and cope with the symptoms so they can take back their lives and live them to their fullest.

**I no longer accept private or commercial insurance.** My cash fees are $50 for telehealth sessions payable at the beginning of the session. I offer, when appropriate, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approaches. I take a practical solutions focused approach to behavioral health care and addiction recovery.

I am an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community and a strong supporter of equality in all of its aspects. I believe everyone is a person, and every person needs to be cared for, validated, and supported throughout whatever they are facing in their life. My preference is to focus on the LGBTQIA+ population, mainly because I do not think there is enough allies in the counseling field that have this preference in populations. My goal, is to be a support and assist clients to enable them to make positive changes in their lives. I want them to feel heard and respected, regardless of the issue or struggle they are facing.

I believe very strongly in the truth of this statement. "No matter who you are, no matter what you've done or what's been done to you; you have value, and you have worth." My goal as your counselor is to help you learn new perspectives for dealing with your life struggles. Whether those struggles are with addiction, abuse, anger, depression, marital conflicts, parent/child relationships, or any number of other things; we can work together to develop new strategies for making change and finding health. I look forward to meeting you and walking this journey of healing together.

My name is Melinda Switzer, MA, LPC, NCC; Beauty for Ashes Trauma Treatment and Therapy would like to accompany you on your healing journey. “Book with me now by clicking on my website”. I am a non-judgmental, Christian therapist, everyone is welcome and deserves to be able to manage their lives. This can be accomplished by creating a life worth living for themselves and their families, without the shadow of trauma looming over them and affecting everything they do.

I believe that we all have the right to be mentally, spiritually and emotionally healthy. I love having a part in impacting the lives of others, and providing hope and support during life’s challenges--big or small.