I am a personable, bilingual clinician who believes therapy is for everyone in search of overcoming life obstacles. I believe healing and progress can be obtained through a collaborative approach to therapy. My goal is to offer clients a non-judgmental space where anyone feels safe to face their struggles and challenges. I help individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, parenting issues, and women's issues. The decision to start therapy can ...
I use a variety of methods and techniques including person-centered with a mix of solution-focused that can be utilized based on your personal treatment goals, values, personality, and needs. I provide a therapeutic, relaxed, humorous, and confidential atmosphere that allows you to explore your feelings, beliefs, and behaviors. If you are ready to create change in your life and overcome difficulty call me so we can get started. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. ...
You can do hard things, but you're tired, or wondering if things have to be this hard. You take care of yourself, but you still feel lonely or worried. People on the outside might say you're crushing it, but on the inside, sometimes you feel you're being crushed. You have big questions for which there may be no answers. I live in the same world you do, with its profound beauty and heartbreaking flaws. I strive to connect with my clients authentically, and sit with them as we contemplate diff...
College can be amazing—and brutal. I remember when I was in college: papers, jobs, family stuff, breakups… and how stress can wake up old hurts. I’m Brandon Rodriguez, LCMHC (EMDR-certified), and I help students who feel stuck by trauma, panic, bad memories, or constant worry. How EMDR helps: we identify the moments your brain keeps replaying (accidents, losses, bullying, assaults, chaotic homes, medical scares). With simple bilateral techniques—like brief sets of eye movements—we help your n...
Life can be a rollercoaster ride and there are times when we experience tough times or frustration. Managing those situations and emotions can be challenging. In life we are taught how to do many tasks and skills but when was the last time someone taught you how to deal with your emotions? My goal is to help you learn how to identify those emotions, learn how to cope and work through your problems to build your emotional toolbox. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to who will truly listen wi...
My non-traditional upbringing taught me sensitivity to every family’s situation. I have been in the social work field since 2004 and bring a wide variety of professional and personal experience to my practice. I am a provider best described as empathetic and dedicated, who makes appropriate use of my sense of humor. You can expect that I will seek to learn as much as you're willing to share and to creatively tailor your experience to best serve you. My versatility and knowledge make me a holisti...
Hi there—I’m Odira, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience guiding students and young adults through life’s twists and turns. I understand how hard it can be to fit therapy into a busy schedule, so I offer sessions only in the evenings and on weekends, whether we meet in person in Abilene, TX, or connect virtually across Texas and Colorado. Many students wrestle with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relationship ups and downs. That’s why I blend person-cente...
With my training and experience I have found that the best work is done collaboratively with clients in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Sessions with me may include exploring values, reviewing core beliefs, increasing stress management techniques, and exploring positive communication skills. We’ll also explore expectations in relationships, attachment styles, and various coping skills. My goal for all my clients is to learn better ways to cope so that they can live a more well-balanced...
Challenging moments often seem endless, casting shadows on our hope for a brighter future. Unresolved grief, anxiety, depression, and the pressures of everyday life can manifest in profound ways. If your path to joy, peace, or serenity feels obstructed, consider this an invitation to try one more time and Hope Again....
I've helped my clients overcome insomnia, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, parenting struggles, career challenges, and disability issues. Our sessions are tailored just for you. I will use evidence-based clinical techniques. Finding the right counselor to meet your needs is key to your success — if the description of my sessions above resonates with you, please reach out. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing hi...
I am passionate about helping clients who need tools to manage the stress of everyday life. I work with clients who experience strain in balancing different cultures, and internal, and familial expectations. I enjoy helping people learn about autonomy, core beliefs, and self-care. Deciding to seek help is a tough decision and I am here to create a safe space for my clients in this first step of their wellness journey. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, mood, and adjustment disorders...
My primary therapeutic focus is to help children, adults, and families work through problems to achieve their goals and succeed. I work with adults with ADD, ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, self-harm, behavioral issues, school trouble, learning disabilities, and adjustment problems. My therapy style is relational and connection based. I value each individual’s unique story and approach the therapeutic relationship without judgment or preconceived ideas. I will work...
Facing life's challenges alone can be overwhelming and isolating. I look forward to walking that journey with you, providing a safe space for vulnerability and the development of effective coping skills. As a licensed counselor in Texas for over a decade, I offer counseling to those dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, and career shifts. I am also a mother who enjoys watching sports, staying involved with my church, hiking in the Texas hill country, and...
I work with LGBTQIA+ students and others dealing with PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, gender identity concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. My approach blends trauma-focused, relational, strength-based, psychodynamic, and culturally sensitive care to support you as a whole person. I understand how internal stress and external pressures, especially around identity, race, and major life changes, can feel overwhelming. Together, we'll create a safe, nonjudgmental, and empowering ...
I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for adults experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders related to unsuccessful relationships. In our work together, you'll learn practical skills to rediscover your identity and purpose. My approach to therapy is based on mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which allows for deeper healing than traditional talk therapy. Clients come to me looking for someone who “gets” what happened to them on a deeper level because therapy should be a plac...
Do you notice an increase in anxiety, fear, irritability, poor concentration, self-doubt, and/or struggle to navigate a loss? Are your ways of coping ineffective or maybe adding to your struggles? Is it hard to make sense of why your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and body are responding as they do, and even more confusing as to how to make it stop? Have you sought medical and pharmaceutical support but want to address the underlying ‘why’, not just numb out the symptoms? You want connection, a ...
I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Texas with over seven years of clinical experience. I've worked with children, adolescents, adults, veterans, older adults, college students, couples, and parents. I entered psychology due to a passion for seeing people gain a deeper understanding of and empathy for themselves and those they love. I’d love the chance to partner with you in moving your relationships towards flourishing. Whether it’s your relationship with yourself or a significant othe...
I have experience in outpatient, residential, inpatient psychiatric hospital, while providing individual, couples and family therapies. Over the 27 years, I have acquired keen assessment skills and clinical interventions to assist patients with multiple issues, ranging from childhood, adulthood, abuse, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. I have served my clients using mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from systemic perspective. I personally believe in CBT (and other tools, including AC...
Hello and welcome! I have been providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families since 2007. I have worked with all ages in various settings. My specialties include women's issues (PMDD/PMD, post-partum, infertility), anxiety/panic attacks, depression, grief, couples, and trauma. My approach is Solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a client-centered approach considering cultural, social, and psychosocial influences. I believe you are the expert in your life and together...