Therapists serving clients in Portland, TX

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 14 years of experience in direct counseling and case management. I have worked with couples, families and individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, relationship issues, grief and transitional adjustments. I am a Certified Grief Educator (trained by David Kessler). It can feel lonely when you are grieving - whether that is the death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, etc. I am available to be beside you during this journey. I believe in creating a warm and inviting space for clients to feel comfortable and safe to share their experiences in their own time. I practice solution focused, client centered, narrative, motivational interviewing and systems approach style in therapy. I want to help you in your journey of self-discovery, developing positive coping skills and hope. I am a wife and mother of two. I have experienced traumatic experiences such as having my first born being a premature baby and experienced a wide range of emotions during that time. I have also experienced grief when my mother passed away and know how such a loss and change in extended family dynamics impacts your immediate family. Each experience and role I am in, shapes who I am and my journey as wife, mother, friend and therapist.

Thank you for taking the time to read through my profile, I am glad that you are taking the step to reach out for help! To begin, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and a Life Coach in New Mexico. For the past 14 years I've worked with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan to tackle challenges that they're facing in their lives. I have specialized training in family relationships, marriage/couples, substance abuse, sexuality, mindfulness, grief and loss, trauma, and military families. I engage in a non-judgmental approach to helping clients identify their strengths and use those to tackle the problems they face. I think that it is important for me to note that I really love the work that I do, and I love being able to provide therapy through a platform that is convenient and available 24/7. Online therapy is new and exciting, but also may be a little scary at first. I'm here to take things at your pace and to help you to navigate the platform and to help you feel at ease with this style of work. :) I engage in client-centered practice where your needs and wishes are respected and honored. I practice from a systems perspective that involves considering how the challenges you face are impacted by, and likewise impact, the systems to which you belong (i.e., family, work, community). I am also a strengths-based therapist who avoids pathologizing anyone, we all experience challenges and need help from time to time, that is not an indication of some inherent weakness. I am comfortable working with liberals and conservatives, religious and non-religious individuals alike. Because I adopt a non-judgmental approach and one that allows you to be the expert in your own life, my own perceptions and beliefs take a back seat. Of course it is impossible to completely avoid bias, but I actively address with my clients their beliefs and values and we work together to understand one another and respect differing perspectives. So please do not be confused or discouraged because I list in my profile that I can work with people from opposite spiritual, religious, or otherwise beliefs...the client-centered practice that I have built allows an opportunity for this. I am also happy to discuss this further if questions arise. :) Personally, I am the mother of two young and energetic boys who keep me running! I have been married for 15 years, my husband and I enjoy watching movies, camping, hiking, and most of all laughing. We also have two very spoiled dogs who round out our household. I take pride and joy in my work and look forward to engaging with you as you begin your journey to a better you!

I am Andrea Ryan, a licensed professional counselor with a master's level education in the state of Texas. In addition to my professional degree, I have studied and become certified in Traumatic Stress Studies with The Trauma Center at JRI through Bessel Van der Kolk. I have worked both in a behavioral hospital with inpatient and outpatient clients, and as an independent counselor in private practice for years. If it is a part of the human experience in mental health, I have most likely addressed it. I offer you an empathic, supportive, in-the-moment, and non-judgmental style of therapy to help with depression, anxiety, stress management, traumatic experiences, mood swings, women's concerns, interpersonal relationship issues, personal or professional growth, as well as grief and loss. I have vast experience in assisting with the development of the necessary coping skills, relaxation techniques, yoga/body integration, and self-regulation techniques to positively improve your relationships at home and work. I help you utilize your strengths and develop new skills to integrate the struggles you are experiencing. I bring scientifically supported techniques to bear on your individual situation to discover ways to work through any challenge you meet. I recognize that a person is not a collection of problems to be addressed, but rather a whole, complex, and beautiful individual expression of life. Therefore, I prefer to work collaboratively with your whole self. Feel free to express yourself in a safe, confidential session with me. I look forward to walking this path with you. I see myself as a fellow traveler alongside you on your life journey. I believe that all experiences make us who we are; and that the point is the journey not the destination. As J. R. R. Tolkien noted, "Not all those who wander are lost." I am honored in your decision to allow me to assist you as you grow and develop through the challenges that prompted you to seek therapy.

I am a licensed professional counselor living in Texas with 6 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. In my previous professional life, I worked over 15 years in the corporate world. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including, anxiety, body image, relationship issues, parenting problems, communication issues, self-identity, self-image, self-esteem, multicultural issues, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced mental, physical and emotional abuse. Every individual has strength within them to grow and change. My counseling style is warm, sometimes direct and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and trauma-informed counseling. However, I am also a strong believer in one's ability to choose in addition to exploring their purpose in life and will be willing to dive into existential or choice theory if necessary. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

As an emotional health care provider, I take an integrated care approach when supporting my clients. This approach focuses on whole-person care that ensues the body-mind connection, as well as ensures a trauma informed approach to the client experience. I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years and have experience in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, life change issues, parenting, transitioned aged youth, ADHD and mood disorders. My clinician skill set includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and Parenting Support. I have a Doctorate in Integrated Behavioral Health. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and serve as a Licensed Supervisor for incoming clinicians. As a clinician, I believe that the client-counselor relationship is collaborative. My clients privilege me into their lives and are the experts of their experiences who come with strengths that we work to enhance and strengthen together. Embodying the body-mind connection of integrated care, we can prevent mental illness through the avenue of emotional health care in the same way we do our physical health.

Hi there! I am so grateful that you have decided to try therapy as an option to help you at this time in your life. Beginning a relationship with a therapist can bring up some challenging feelings such as discomfort and uncertainty. It is my hope that together we can make the experience feel encouraging and even something that you look forward to. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in the state of Texas, and live in Austin. I have gained over six years of clinical experience in several settings, including a nonprofit advocacy center, two crisis shelters and, most recently, a secure juvenile facility. I specialize in working with survivors of trauma from abuse, sexual assault, family and dating violence, and displacement from being unhoused, at all stages of the healing process. Experiences of trauma often leave survivors with many symptoms that can have such a large impact on their daily lives. These symptoms range widely from difficulty engaging in relationships, struggles maintaining a job, flashbacks and nightmares, feeling overwhelmed with emotions, having a persistent feeling of being on edge or no feelings at all, panic attacks and generalized anxiety, deficit in self-esteem or self-worth, depression, and even thoughts of suicide. Symptoms of trauma can reach high levels for a survivor during times of transition, such as the passage from adolescence into adulthood, beginning and endings of relationships, entering a new job or school, and most definitely during such uncertainty as we have collectively been enduring. My approach to working with survivors of trauma is to first build trust, as impossible as that may seem for the client, through genuine engagement and unconditional acceptance. When a client is ready, together we can explore their specific concerns and work to identify new, adaptive options for coping that help restore their desired quality of life. Within our therapeutic relationship a client can find their voice by practicing assertive communications skills, learn to befriend their body again with mindfulness and movement exercises, and establish a self-care routine that nourishes their whole self. It is my ultimate meaning to help clients remember that they are worthy of this life and own their power for fulfillment of any goal they desire to reach. Thank you for reading and learning more about my skill set. Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is important work and I appreciate your research. If you find that we could be a good fit, please reach out and let me know. I would like the opportunity to get to know you.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. I have experience working with clients on a myriad of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, women’s issues, as well as healing from narcissistic abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and trauma. My approach is direct, respectful, and considerate of your individual needs. I combine cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, acceptance and commitment, and systemic therapy. Our sessions will be tailored to your unique and specific needs, using effective, research-based methods for helping you achieve your goals. If you are ready for someone to come alongside you on your journey toward healing, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Hello! My name is Roxanne and I am a licensed therapist in Texas for over 14 years. I work with all gender identities ranging from age 7 and above. I specialize in a broad variety of disorders and diagnosis, ranging from depression to bipolar. I believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy which means using individualized techniques and tools to heal ones self from within. I am passionate about helping people reach wholesomeness with a mind, body, and soul connection. I look forward to working with you and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

I am licensed in Texas with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, anger management, mental health, criminal justice & trauma. 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.

Sonia Baker, PhD, LSSP, LPC-S I am a licensed professional counselor in Texas. I received my master’s degree in counseling and psychology at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and my doctorate in multicultural special education with an emphasis in behavior disorders at the University of Texas at Austin. I’m passionate about helping people to reach their full potential. I believe that no one is immune from the trials and tribulations of life, and we must find purpose in our painful experiences. I have over 15 years of counseling experience in working with adults and adolescents in the private sector, crisis residential and in the educational setting. I have experience in crisis, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, grief and loss, substance use and many other issues. I believe problems can be resolved when one can comprehend the big picture of life and how every piece of the puzzle fits in it, including our existence. My approach is genuine, warm, and validating. I aspire to help individuals cultivate self-confidence, self-healing, and self-acceptance. I provide a safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment to explore your feelings, beliefs, and behaviors to gain insight and to offer tools to help create a lasting change. Since every individual is unique, I customize our sessions to address your specific needs. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. I tend to lean towards educational, person-centered, trauma-informed, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral modalities. I work from the individual’s frame of reference while having unconditional positive regard for their experience. I believe in helping individuals reach their full potential to become the very best they can be.