Christian Therapists in West Lake Hills, TX
Torri Lynn Friedmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
I am a Christian therapist/life coach and I provide a warm, calm and safe environment where I help individuals to trust their instincts, and explore and process their feelings.
I help individuals and women persevere in times of stress. We look at your strengths and your life story and together we find a way to get you to a place of peace. I help individuals struggling with depression and anxiety. I also work with women who are experiencing postpartum depression, and anxiety. I strive to help individuals find healing, clarity, and direction during and after life transitions. Together we will help you find your life purpose and direction.
I am a Christian therapist/life coach and I provide a warm, calm and safe environment where I help individuals to trust their instincts, and explore and process their feelings.
I help individuals and women persevere in times of stress. We look at your strengths and your life story and together we find a way to get you to a place of peace. I help individuals struggling with depression and anxiety. I also work with women who are experiencing postpartum depression, and anxiety. I strive to help individuals find healing, clarity, and direction during and after life transitions. Together we will help you find your life purpose and direction.
Expect Change Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Are you looking to make real life changes in a space that feels safe and offers the support that you desire? Does it seem as if you have done all that you can to find the answers? Well, I am here to assist. I enjoy partnering with teens, young adults, and couples as they manage circumstances such as conflict management, anxiety, depression, navigate life and career changes, blended families, adoptions, and school issues; I utilize a trauma informed compassion based approach which focused on your individualized needs. I also offer Christian counseling. In life, one of the bravest things you can do is take ahold of your life journey.
Are you looking to make real life changes in a space that feels safe and offers the support that you desire? Does it seem as if you have done all that you can to find the answers? Well, I am here to assist. I enjoy partnering with teens, young adults, and couples as they manage circumstances such as conflict management, anxiety, depression, navigate life and career changes, blended families, adoptions, and school issues; I utilize a trauma informed compassion based approach which focused on your individualized needs. I also offer Christian counseling. In life, one of the bravest things you can do is take ahold of your life journey.
Nidia Ponce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Spanish, English
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Welcome and Bienvenida! Balancing the multiple demands of life is challenging. You may experience daily stress such as marital problems, parenting, financial pressures, and difficulties at work or school. Stressors can make you feel unmotivated and exhausted. Stress can turn into anxiety, depression, or medical problems that can keep you from living a full life. I can help you find ways to deal with difficult times, traumatic experiences and provide a comforting/safe place to examine your life, your relationships with your partner/children, and find solutions to specific problems.
Welcome and Bienvenida! Balancing the multiple demands of life is challenging. You may experience daily stress such as marital problems, parenting, financial pressures, and difficulties at work or school. Stressors can make you feel unmotivated and exhausted. Stress can turn into anxiety, depression, or medical problems that can keep you from living a full life. I can help you find ways to deal with difficult times, traumatic experiences and provide a comforting/safe place to examine your life, your relationships with your partner/children, and find solutions to specific problems.
Shannon Rueter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
Deciding to speak to a therapist is a step in the direction of health - mental, emotional, and sometimes physical. My clients usually come to me after they have tried all they can think of - I feel honored to be their next step and honor the steps they've already taken. Whether a client's concerns pertain to parenting or becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, life transitions, ADHD, or general mental health, I enjoy working together with my clients to determine the best next steps for them.
Deciding to speak to a therapist is a step in the direction of health - mental, emotional, and sometimes physical. My clients usually come to me after they have tried all they can think of - I feel honored to be their next step and honor the steps they've already taken. Whether a client's concerns pertain to parenting or becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, life transitions, ADHD, or general mental health, I enjoy working together with my clients to determine the best next steps for them.
Katy Vandruff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Accepting new virtual clients only. No one should have to go through this life alone. I believe in the power of relationships to bring about positive transformation. My focus is to be a safe and warm presence for you to process and make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With empathy and gentleness, I allow clients to take the lead in their own healing process, while offering guidance and perspective so that you can be the best version of yourself. As a counselor, it is an honor to sit with people in the midst of this messy life, human to human, as hope and healing come alive. To me, there is no greater privilege.
Accepting new virtual clients only. No one should have to go through this life alone. I believe in the power of relationships to bring about positive transformation. My focus is to be a safe and warm presence for you to process and make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With empathy and gentleness, I allow clients to take the lead in their own healing process, while offering guidance and perspective so that you can be the best version of yourself. As a counselor, it is an honor to sit with people in the midst of this messy life, human to human, as hope and healing come alive. To me, there is no greater privilege.
Lauren Giles
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
I love that you’re seeking change! Therapy is a beautiful, transformative process. I believe everyone is worthy of being seen and heard in all stages of life. If your life is in need of a makeover you're in the perfect place! Maybe you need support with boundaries and communication for healthier relationships. Maybe you're looking for support to process and make sense of heavy emotions or past traumas. Or you might just need a place to safely vent and question your life - that's perfectly normal too! Rebuilding a secure, foundational relationship with yourself first sets the path for improvement in every aspect of your life.
I love that you’re seeking change! Therapy is a beautiful, transformative process. I believe everyone is worthy of being seen and heard in all stages of life. If your life is in need of a makeover you're in the perfect place! Maybe you need support with boundaries and communication for healthier relationships. Maybe you're looking for support to process and make sense of heavy emotions or past traumas. Or you might just need a place to safely vent and question your life - that's perfectly normal too! Rebuilding a secure, foundational relationship with yourself first sets the path for improvement in every aspect of your life.
Brittney Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Being a parent is hard and you don’t have to do it alone! The journey of pregnancy through motherhood can be joyous, overwhelming, fun and draining; it is emotionally and physically exhausting and everyone needs help or support at times. Are you experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss or complications, a NICU stay, or postpartum mood and anxiety disorders? Focusing on your own needs and healing for a short time each week can help improve your ability to care for yourself, your children and family.
Being a parent is hard and you don’t have to do it alone! The journey of pregnancy through motherhood can be joyous, overwhelming, fun and draining; it is emotionally and physically exhausting and everyone needs help or support at times. Are you experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss or complications, a NICU stay, or postpartum mood and anxiety disorders? Focusing on your own needs and healing for a short time each week can help improve your ability to care for yourself, your children and family.
Lindsey Witz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Are you living with a constant feeling of being unfulfilled? Questioning what's wrong and what to do about it? Are you feeling stuck with no clear path forward? Perhaps you've been experiencing a desire for something that you struggle to identify. With a restless mind and sleepless nights you can't seem to find much joy in any given day. Maybe, you're attempting to fill your life with anything to break through the emptiness of life. The start of the journey towards healing, for some, can leave you feeling utterly overwhelmed and uncertain how to start. For others, you're needing someone to join you on a journey that's already begun.
Are you living with a constant feeling of being unfulfilled? Questioning what's wrong and what to do about it? Are you feeling stuck with no clear path forward? Perhaps you've been experiencing a desire for something that you struggle to identify. With a restless mind and sleepless nights you can't seem to find much joy in any given day. Maybe, you're attempting to fill your life with anything to break through the emptiness of life. The start of the journey towards healing, for some, can leave you feeling utterly overwhelmed and uncertain how to start. For others, you're needing someone to join you on a journey that's already begun.
Rene Tenorio
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Life can be difficult and is filled with challenges and traumatic experiences that require our attention and care in order to heal. We are skilled at silencing the aching inside via escape hatches: excessive shopping, over/under eating, using drugs or alcohol, sex, gambling, gaming, etc. Yet, a therapeutic relationship can offer support as we move into freedom by learning to live in the present moment with all life has to offer.
Life can be difficult and is filled with challenges and traumatic experiences that require our attention and care in order to heal. We are skilled at silencing the aching inside via escape hatches: excessive shopping, over/under eating, using drugs or alcohol, sex, gambling, gaming, etc. Yet, a therapeutic relationship can offer support as we move into freedom by learning to live in the present moment with all life has to offer.
Sarah Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, and couples navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and family conflicts, helping them find hope amidst their struggles. I work with clients from any faith background and offer faith-based counseling to clients upon request.
I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, and couples navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and family conflicts, helping them find hope amidst their struggles. I work with clients from any faith background and offer faith-based counseling to clients upon request.
Jennifer Lyn Dunham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Are you doing the same things over and over, expecting different results? Do the circumstances you face feel frustrating or overwhelming? Are you afraid things are never going to change? If you find yourself facing the same struggles repeatedly and you feel unhappy or unsatisfied, it may be time to consider a consultation with a professional. Seeking professional help is not a sign of weakness, but an assertion of your inner strength.
Are you doing the same things over and over, expecting different results? Do the circumstances you face feel frustrating or overwhelming? Are you afraid things are never going to change? If you find yourself facing the same struggles repeatedly and you feel unhappy or unsatisfied, it may be time to consider a consultation with a professional. Seeking professional help is not a sign of weakness, but an assertion of your inner strength.
Laura Babineau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746 (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting people who are experiencing grief and recovering from trauma. Everyone experiences grief differently, but my personal experience with grief and trauma informs my work and allows me to approach it from a place of empathy and understanding. My years of experience have taught me that working with a client’s natural strengths can help promote lasting healing and change. I make every effort to create a partnership in which clients feel seen, understood, and supported. In addition to helping clients learn useful coping strategies, I am a trained and experienced EMDR practitioner.
I am passionate about supporting people who are experiencing grief and recovering from trauma. Everyone experiences grief differently, but my personal experience with grief and trauma informs my work and allows me to approach it from a place of empathy and understanding. My years of experience have taught me that working with a client’s natural strengths can help promote lasting healing and change. I make every effort to create a partnership in which clients feel seen, understood, and supported. In addition to helping clients learn useful coping strategies, I am a trained and experienced EMDR practitioner.
Ann K. McIntosh, MA, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Most of life's difficulties we humans experience can be made better by doing something different. What needs to be different is at the center of therapy. Learning how to give up old behaviors in favor of new, more healthy actions, goes hand in hand with operating differently. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to the old ways. Having someone understand you and these emotions will enhance and smooth out the process of evolving into the person you want to be.
Most of life's difficulties we humans experience can be made better by doing something different. What needs to be different is at the center of therapy. Learning how to give up old behaviors in favor of new, more healthy actions, goes hand in hand with operating differently. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to the old ways. Having someone understand you and these emotions will enhance and smooth out the process of evolving into the person you want to be.
Are you ready to change the way you've been living? Addiction of any sort, whether it be to alcohol or drugs, can be devastating to both individuals and families. As a person in long-term recovery I'm intimately familiar with what it takes to recover and have dedicated my life to helping families and individuals heal from addiction and step into a new life filled with hope and promise. I specialize in motivating clients to seek treatment and assisting individuals who have recently left treatment to find the appropriate supports in their community.
Are you ready to change the way you've been living? Addiction of any sort, whether it be to alcohol or drugs, can be devastating to both individuals and families. As a person in long-term recovery I'm intimately familiar with what it takes to recover and have dedicated my life to helping families and individuals heal from addiction and step into a new life filled with hope and promise. I specialize in motivating clients to seek treatment and assisting individuals who have recently left treatment to find the appropriate supports in their community.
Dr. Jeanette Mayse
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, PLLC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746 (Online Only)
You've taken the courageous first step of looking for support. You never thought you'd end up here... feeling overwhelmed, emotional, anxious, and exhausted. You're not sure who you are anymore, and you don't feel like you can push through, ignore, or compartmentalize these feelings any longer. Maybe it started recently after a birth, a fertility struggle, a loss, relationship change, trauma, or life transition. Maybe it started much earlier in life. Either way, this territory feels difficult for you, and you're ready to give yourself what you find so much easier to give to others... HELP.
You've taken the courageous first step of looking for support. You never thought you'd end up here... feeling overwhelmed, emotional, anxious, and exhausted. You're not sure who you are anymore, and you don't feel like you can push through, ignore, or compartmentalize these feelings any longer. Maybe it started recently after a birth, a fertility struggle, a loss, relationship change, trauma, or life transition. Maybe it started much earlier in life. Either way, this territory feels difficult for you, and you're ready to give yourself what you find so much easier to give to others... HELP.
Hannah Randol
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Do you feel stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the search for the right therapist? You want help, but you don’t know where to start. You feel like everyone’s profile is basically the same, and you worry about how much effort it will take to start seeing a new therapist. Hopefully I can make this short, sweet, and simple! I’m Hannah Randol, and I adore my work as a therapist! For the first 1-2 sessions, I will go through a thorough intake where I ask you a bunch of different questions in order to get a “snapshot” of who you are! From there, I might do some assessments for diagnosis-informed care.
Do you feel stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the search for the right therapist? You want help, but you don’t know where to start. You feel like everyone’s profile is basically the same, and you worry about how much effort it will take to start seeing a new therapist. Hopefully I can make this short, sweet, and simple! I’m Hannah Randol, and I adore my work as a therapist! For the first 1-2 sessions, I will go through a thorough intake where I ask you a bunch of different questions in order to get a “snapshot” of who you are! From there, I might do some assessments for diagnosis-informed care.
Melissa Chapman Pettit
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, Veteran
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746 (Online Only)
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results." ADDICTION & DEPENDENCY result from an unconscious refusal to move through the pain of withdrawal (from a chemical, thought-process, behavior, other person, etc.). The behavior gets repeated, accompanied by cycles of disappointment, shame, GRIEF, frustration and isolation. Having experienced this same cycle (more than once) I bring years of education, training, personal recovery experiences and compassion to our therapeutic relationship. My PERSONAL therapeutic process is on-going. I would be honored to help you in yours. EASY? Nope. WORTH IT? Yes!
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results." ADDICTION & DEPENDENCY result from an unconscious refusal to move through the pain of withdrawal (from a chemical, thought-process, behavior, other person, etc.). The behavior gets repeated, accompanied by cycles of disappointment, shame, GRIEF, frustration and isolation. Having experienced this same cycle (more than once) I bring years of education, training, personal recovery experiences and compassion to our therapeutic relationship. My PERSONAL therapeutic process is on-going. I would be honored to help you in yours. EASY? Nope. WORTH IT? Yes!
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known. These three brief sentences perfectly summarize my approach as a therapist. I am seeking to be a safe, non judgmental place for my clients to rest and truly be seen, heard and known. I use a multitude of therapeutic approaches (DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Attachment, Narrative, Solutions Focused to name a few) but believe my skills as a relational clinician differentiate me amongst the crowded field of options. I work with Individuals (13+), Couples and Families. I find it a great honor to be a therapist and walk alongside those seeking help and I look forward to connecting with you.
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known. These three brief sentences perfectly summarize my approach as a therapist. I am seeking to be a safe, non judgmental place for my clients to rest and truly be seen, heard and known. I use a multitude of therapeutic approaches (DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Attachment, Narrative, Solutions Focused to name a few) but believe my skills as a relational clinician differentiate me amongst the crowded field of options. I work with Individuals (13+), Couples and Families. I find it a great honor to be a therapist and walk alongside those seeking help and I look forward to connecting with you.
Ellen Pace
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or difficulty in relationships? Have you tried therapy, but not gotten the results you desire? The cause could be unresolved trauma that is blocking your ability to move forward. Our past can contaminate the present, which causes our future to replicate our past, leaving one stuck. Do you and your partner struggle discussing issues, feel disconnected, or are drifting apart? The failure to communicate is the greatest cause of marital problems. Using Gottman Couples Therapy, I will help you learn effective skills to manage conflict and find new meaning in your relationships.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or difficulty in relationships? Have you tried therapy, but not gotten the results you desire? The cause could be unresolved trauma that is blocking your ability to move forward. Our past can contaminate the present, which causes our future to replicate our past, leaving one stuck. Do you and your partner struggle discussing issues, feel disconnected, or are drifting apart? The failure to communicate is the greatest cause of marital problems. Using Gottman Couples Therapy, I will help you learn effective skills to manage conflict and find new meaning in your relationships.
Monica Gutierrez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Not accepting new clients
I also come from the Christian perspective and welcome those who would like to integrate their faith in the counseling process.
I enjoy working with young adults who are navigating through issues related to personal identity/values, career, and relationships. Our background and past experiences can certainly have an impact on the way we think and feel in the present. Together, we can explore those issues, develop new insights, and take action in order to work towards becoming the best version of yourself. It has truly been a pleasure to witness people grow and improve their quality of life.
I also come from the Christian perspective and welcome those who would like to integrate their faith in the counseling process.
I enjoy working with young adults who are navigating through issues related to personal identity/values, career, and relationships. Our background and past experiences can certainly have an impact on the way we think and feel in the present. Together, we can explore those issues, develop new insights, and take action in order to work towards becoming the best version of yourself. It has truly been a pleasure to witness people grow and improve their quality of life.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.