Therapists in Smyer, TX

"Recognizing that you are not where you want to be is a starting point to begin changing your life." - Deborah Day Hello! Welcome to the Better Help community! I congratulate you for reaching out for help, as this is the first step in taking control of your life. My name is Zvonka Jakopovic. My colleagues and clients usually call me Dr. J. I am a mental health professional with almost 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in various settings. I earned my masters and my doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, but I have an extensive experience providing individual and group counseling as well. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. My goal is to aid clients in developing the psychological tools needed to deal with complicated feelings and situations. I look forward to seeing you overcome obstacles and sharing your journey with you! ________________________________________ SPECIALTIES • Stress, Anxiety • Trauma • Grief and loss • Depression • Self-esteem • Family/couple issues • Dealing with chronic/terminal health issues Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Gottman Method, Family Systems Therapy. Years of Experience: 29 Also experienced in: Relationship issues, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Communication problems, Mood Disorders, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress, End of life issues.

My name is Amberlyn Keller, M.A., M. Edu., LPC. My education background includes: I have a bachelor’s of science degree in psychology from York College in Nebraska, a master’s of arts degree in Applied Research Psychology from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Odessa, Texas, a second master’s of art degree in School Counseling from University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas and I completed my License Professional Counselor (LPC) classes through Lamar University through online education. I have 13 years teaching/coaching experience at all levels of education including special education as well as teaching experience at the college level teaching psychology courses online for five years for Midland College from 2005-2010 as a part-time adjunct teacher. As a former coach, I know how important mindfulness and mental skills can play a role in the success of an athlete. I have been counseling since 2015 when I started to complete practicum and internship hours for certification in school counseling followed by hours needed for LPC, respectively. I am fully licensed in the state of Texas as a LPC and have experience working in private practice as well as in a behavioral psychiatric hospital. I like to focus on client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and have a realist approach to counseling. I also believe working through grief and trauma is important in moving forward in life. Mindfulness and yoga practices along with the use of essential oils can help with this. I believe each meeting with a client is a conversation that serves a purpose where the client can talk things out, think things through and grow. I love to work with children, adolescents and adults, and enjoy incorporating physical activity, yoga, deep breathing and mindfulness meditation into counseling sessions as necessary and at the comfort level of the client/subscriber. I am also able to work with people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury as well as other medical conditions due to my own experience with surviving a stroke in 2020. I am also willing and able to counsel individuals dealing with the loss of a beloved pet or impending loss. Within each of these specific situations there can be grief, loss, depression, guilt, shame and lots of other emotions that need to be processed to work through those things and to be able to move forward and manage life as it changed. One other area of common practice for me to counsel on is job loss or career management. I look forward to working with others and hope to provide a service of counseling that can make a person feel better. hopeful, or at least gain some perspective each time there is a visit and for them to be able to apply the new perspective to their daily life situations.

I've worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and as an LCSW since 2018. I have worked with diverse populations including individuals within hospital and jail settings. I have worked with those diagnosed with acute mental health diagnoses, addiction, trauma survivors and people trying to rebuild their life. I am comfortable with different backgrounds and belief systems. I've taught at the university level and feel that teaching and encouraging others is something that will always be a passion of mine but I'm also always open to learning! I am a compassionate person and I enjoy humor, when possible. I have worked through the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I'm eclectic in my approach and know that there is not one approach that will work for everyone. I am willing to tailor my services to your needs. Choosing to take action to address something that is challenging for you is powerful and can greatly impact your life. I encourage you to begin whatever journey is needed and to allow me to support you.

Hi, my name is Wilbur and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have 3 years of experience working as a therapist and have worked with clients ranging from teens to late adulthood, concerning depression, anxiety, parenting stressors, relationship issues, family problems, career challenges/burnout, chronic pain/chronic illness, grief counseling, and transitioning life stages, as well abuse and trauma (sexual, verbal, physical, emotional). My therapy style is eclectic and my approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy tailored to understand the individual and working with them to meet unique and specific needs. I believe everyone deserves to be given a non-judgmental space where they are free to be their best and worst selves so they can discover how or who they want to be moving forward. I believe in the simultaneous drawback of labels: how they can help create new identity and completion as well as stigmatize and limit. Working together will necessitate a greater sense of self-awareness. Whether you are seeking change for a healthier happier life, or just need a non judgmental ear to listen, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am licensed in Texas with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Texas with 29 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping adult and teenaged clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I also work with couples and help with communication and relationship dynamics. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Texas with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 6 years of experience providing individual therapy to clients. I have experience in helping clients manage stress and anxiety, utilize adaptive coping methods for substance use/abuse, overcome symptoms of trauma and reduce trauma stress reactions, improve relationships, manage depressive symptoms, increase motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I truly love seeing clients grow throughout treatment and can't wait to help you reach your personal goals. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I'm pretty laid back, very easy to talk to and establish rapport quickly with my clients. I have experience providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy. I also like to incorporate art and creative techniques in therapy, as appropriate. I have experience working with teens, adults, active duty military members, first responders and veterans. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs, which we will discuss together. Taking the first step toward seeking a fulfilling and happier life takes courage- it requires noticing that maybe you aren't where you'd like to be, maybe you aren't happy, maybe things aren't great, maybe you want more.. and that's totally okay. You've done the hardest part in recognizing there might be a problem & I'm so glad you are here! I am here to support you throughout this process. Please don't hesitate to send me a message or schedule a live session on my calendar if you'd like to get the ball rolling with me in therapy. Let me know how I can help!

As a licensed professional in Texas with three years of dedicated experience, I specialize in guiding clients through a range of challenges, including stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and navigating life transitions. My approach is centered on fostering an open and supportive environment where you can freely express your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. I commend you for taking the courageous step to seek therapy; it’s a significant and commendable decision toward personal growth and well-being. Together, we can embark on this journey to help you thrive!

Hello, my name is Kensey and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. I attended West Texas A&M University where I studied psychology and fell in love with human behavior. I have always known throughout my life I wanted to help people in some way. Later, I received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Chistian University in 2022. Throughout my clinical experience I have worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, as well as anger and impulsivity. The main approaches I like to use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy which is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. I want to help you help yourself be the best you that you can possibility be. I look forward to getting to know you and assist you with your journey to change.