Grief Therapists in Watauga, TX

I've worked to build a practice that is empowering, collaborative, and human. I am grateful for every client I see, because I believe that there's something powerful about giving my clients a place where they know they will be heard and accepted no matter what. I love working with clients of all ages, whether that means doing talk therapy for adults or adolescents, working with couples, or doing play therapy with children. It's my passion to help people find wholeness and balance.

Hello, my name is Inger Russ. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings including private practice, nursing homes, inpatient and outpatient mental health programs. Most clients seeking therapy value a therapist who listens, understands, encourages and who is knowledgeable in coping skills related to life stressors. I value working together as a team, co-creating goals and starting where the client is on his/her wellness journey.

I believe my effectiveness is attributed to an empathic attitude in understanding an individual while working with them to heal, grow, and ultimately change self-defeating thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I am a teacher at heart, so my style is highly interactive and solution-oriented. To most effectively meet the needs of all individuals, I practice an integrative approach drawing from Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Imago, Gestalt, and Cognitive-Behavioral models. Areas of emphasis include interpersonal relationship issues, addictions/codependency, family of origin/ACOA issues, boundaries, anxiety/stress/depression, conflict resolution, trauma/emotional healing, and personal/spiritual growth.

We strive to meet every client at their place of need, wherever that may be. The most common struggles are often motivation, worry, stress and relationships. Surrounding these issues are all types of circumstances that people seem to handle most of the time with familiar coping mechanisms, but for whatever reason have the client stuck. They come to us to get help finding a way to become unstuck.

Do you feel overwhelmed? Anxious? Unsure? I believe relationships can be our greatest source of healing but they may need help to achieve that point. I work with individuals and couples who do not feel understood, are questioning themselves, and do not know where they are headed. Have you experienced a past trauma that you are struggling to heal from? Are you having difficulties in areas of your life that you feel should be easy? My goal is to empower my clients and meet the client where they are. I strive to make therapy a source of support in my clients' life to help them heal, grow, and thrive. I will meet you where you are.

I work with adult individuals and couples who want to break generational cycles. I enjoy working with those who feel they have a difficult time connecting with others on an emotional level and do not understand why. I am passionate about helping you challenge patterns, themes, and core beliefs that are negatively impacting your lifestyle and relationships. To do this, I help you uncover the root of the issues you are experiencing to help you gain insight and awareness so you can move forward. I also enjoy working with couples to identify attachment wounds and different perspectives to enhance their emotional connection.

NOW - Accepting NEW clients for EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma therapy. I am so glad you have taken the first step to being the next chapter in your life! We are living in such difficult times and I know it can be difficult to reach out and start counseling. But, don’t we all deserve a safe place to delve into our daily struggles, life events, and crises, with someone who demonstrates authenticity, acceptance, validation, and objectivity? I believe YOU hold the key to unlock your full potential to process and create meaning of complex experiences.

Let's be honest life isn’t always easy. I am here to help you and/or your family work through some of life’s more challenging problems. I am here to focus on your needs first and your goals! I am focused on helping individuals, couples, or families who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, couple's issues, family issues, and overall issues, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. I can help create a better communication and a deeper connection. I am focused and have plenty of experience on various issues with, Veterans and their families. You don't have to feel alone, I am ready to assist you.