I am a licensed therapist with fifteen years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, from those going through significant life changes to those healing from traumatic experiences. I graduated from UW-Milwaukee in 2009 with Bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Psychology and an honors in Liberal Arts. I continued there and graduated in 2011 with a Master's degree in Educational Psychology, with a specialty in Community Counseling. In 2018, I graduated from UW-Madison with an additional capstone degree in Infant, Early Childhood, and Family Mental Health. For the first ten years of my career I worked primarily with families through in-home therapy in Milwaukee, the City of Neighborhoods! I then joined the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin as a Child and Family Therapist and Agent for the Bureau of Child Welfare as an advocate and therapist for families in the Healthy Infant Court program at the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center. I have worked as an independently contracted therapist through the Betterhelp site since 2020 and enjoy navigating the very new field of telehealth and online therapy. I obtained licenses from Texas and Florida in 2024. The first few times we meet, the focus will be on your life and how you have been impacted by what has happened to you. We will work together to figure out how you can get to where you’d like to be. I’m happy to answer any questions you might have about my approach, or the counseling process in general! Send me a message :) Harassment has no place in the workplace - know your rights :) I have additional education and experience in the following: Identity and Parts Work Personality and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Nutrition for Mental Health and Disordered Eating Attachment Theory and Assessment/ Developmental Psychology Cognitive Behavioral Therapy And Short-Term Behavioral Health Jungian Therapy Career Development, Work Environments, and Group Dynamics Intimacy, Sensate-Focus, and Couples Counseling Polyamorous, Open, and Alternative Relationship Structures & Dynamics Psychodynamic Therapy Healing from Break-ups and Relationship Grief Imago Relationship Therapy Dream Analysis Child Development and Child-Parent Psychotherapy Adoption Competency Foster-Care/Adoption, Separation/Divorce, and Family Legal Processes Perinatal Mental Health and Post-Partum Depression Intergenerational Mental Health Impact and Collective Consciousness Multicultural Counseling, Role of Culture in Health Practices LGBTQA+ Affirmative Practices Spirituality & Faith Experiences of Death, Dying, Grief, and the After-life Reflective Practices and Supervision Creative Therapies: Art, Writing, and Music Applied Behavior Analysis Meditation and Mindfulness Yoga (Registered Teacher at 200-Hour Level from 2023-2026) and Somatic Experiencing Due to HIPAA law and ethics within the therapy field, all information shared during therapy is kept on the site. I do not save, print, or store any information shared in sessions off of the site in a physical location. I am unable to respond to emails from clients because of the inability to identify the sender of the email. In order to ensure information is kept secure, all requests for information or documentation of therapy must come through the secured portal of your client account. Sessions may not be recorded, although live chat (synchronous messaging) sessions may be saved in the client's online journal for continued reference.

Hello, my name is Karen Kavaloski and I am a LPC in New Mexico, North Carolina and in Missouri. I was originally licensed as a counselor in 2009 while working in Arizona by the State of North Carolina after making a career change from a almost 30 year history in nursing. My passion since I was a young adult was counseling and it took me almost 30 years to achieve my goal of becoming a counselor. I was a Marine wife for almost 30 years and have traveled allot, I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. My youngest, a son, and one of my grandchildren are severely autistic so I can identify with the stress and struggles some families have with managing special needs within their family. I am also a cancer survivor. I believe we all have an ability to heal the body, mind and soul and I consciously strive daily to be an active participant in my life and support and encourage others to do the same. My education beyond my nursing and counseling includes a Masters in Business Administration and a Doctorate in (Christian) Ministries. I have worked primarily over this past 17 years with trauma and substance abuse in the adult population with about 3 years working with the teenage population in these areas. I also have worked about 5 years total with prison reentry and counseling individuals and families with histories of incarceration in state and federal prison. I believe in working with individuals and families to achieve their highest goals. I believe the client is the expert in his/her own life and I fully encourage one to strive to work towards building a strong foundation within themselves and their families whatever that looks like to them, to that end I use focused solution therapy, internal systems therapy, mindfulness/compassion therapy, cognitive and cognitive behavioral, dialectical therapy, emotional freedom techniques and/or neurolinguistic techniques . I am also the author and publisher self help books under my Sacred Self Workbook Series Outside my therapy practice, I spend my leisure time reading. meditation/praying and gardening. I do light exercise daily.

I am licensed in Texas with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am also bilingual/biliterate in the Spanish language.

My name is Angie Novak and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. I have 15 years of experience working with clients of all ages in several different settings and backgrounds. For human beings of all ages, mental and emotional well-being are crucial to building healthy relationships with self, family, friends, and peers. Often we experience events in our lives that challenge our ability to cope, especially when it appears overwhelming to handle. As a therapist, my job is to listen and meet you where you are; thereby creating a healthy, safe, therapeutic relationship. In building our relationship, we will work together to devise a plan for healing and developing personal strength. Through the therapeutic process, you can learn to grow emotionally and move forward with strength as you work to build a life of your choosing. Self awareness, personal insight and a renewed sense of direction are all possibilities through therapy. Think of therapy as a reset button that allows you to pause, reframe, so you can move forward. I am skilled with utilizing different therapeutic processing modalities all based in a flexible approach. Let's get started!

I am licensed in Texas with over 20 years of professional social work and mental health-specific experience. I have experience helping clients with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. 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 Oklahoma and Texas with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with a variety of issues, including stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Texas with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, coping with life changes, concentration, & memory. I also have experience working with focus. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Texas with 11 years of professional work experience. 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Texas with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with despression. 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 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, & bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with despression. 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on helping clients develop deeper self-understanding and resilience, particularly for those experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and family dynamics. I'm passionate about creating a compassionate environment where individuals can explore personal growth, heal from past wounds, and cultivate healthier communication patterns. My work focuses on addressing self-esteem challenges, managing stress, and supporting clients through feelings of guilt and shame toward meaningful personal transformation. Drawing from evidence-based practices I aim to walk alongside clients as they develop self-love, practice forgiveness, and build more authentic, fulfilling relationships. My goal is to provide gentle, supportive guidance that empowers you to embrace your inherent worth and potential for healing.

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I bring over 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on understanding and compassionately addressing challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, family conflicts, and grief. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as a Hospice Chaplain and Social Worker for 25 years. I have been married since New Year's Eve of 1978. I have two sons and a daughter. I have six grandsons and two great-granddaughters. I am an ordained Anglican Priest with a formal theological degree. I also hold a Master's in Health Science and a Master's in Counseling Psychology. I specialize in creating a supportive therapeutic environment that respects individual beliefs and values, particularly for clients seeking a faith-informed and conservative counseling approach. My practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques that honor each person's unique journey and personal context. My commitment is to provide empathetic, thoughtful guidance that helps clients develop resilience, gain meaningful insights, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. I believe in walking alongside my clients with genuine understanding, respect, and professional expertise.

It is my goal to provide a safe, non-judgmental, explorative space for my clients to feel empowered in their journey of self-discovery and healing. I believe in meeting people where they are at, working from a strengths-based approach, and developing treatment plans that are collaborative and attainable. Whether you have chronic mental health issues, past traumatic experiences that you are grappling with, or facing major life transitions, I believe that all people have the capacity to change and find coping strategies that enhance their overall well-being. I have over 15 years of experience working with children and families touched by various traumatic experiences. I am passionate about helping adolescents who struggle managing big feelings or need extra help to figure out where they belong. I have experience working with parents overcoming challenging behaviors in the home. From experience, I know taking the first steps in asking for help can be scary and intimidating. I believe that we are all in this together and my goal as a mental health practitioner is to help empower my clients to take real steps forward in creating a life of contentment and peace. I look forward to helping!

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients work through depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma with compassionate, evidence-based strategies. My therapeutic work focuses on addressing deep-seated emotional experiences like guilt, shame, and post-traumatic stress. I understand that healing is a nuanced journey, and I'm committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their inner experiences and develop meaningful coping strategies. Drawing from over a decade of clinical experience, I offer a warm, collaborative approach that honors each individual's unique strengths and challenges. My goal is to empower clients to develop greater self-understanding, emotional resilience, and pathways toward personal growth and healing. I bring expertise in anger management, relationship dynamics, and trauma-informed care, always centering the client's individual needs and potential for transformation. Together, we can work to understand your experiences and cultivate more fulfilling ways of engaging with yourself and others.