Many people come to me after years of trying to think their way out of pain. They understand where their struggles come from, yet they still feel anxious, numb, stuck in old relationship patterns, or disconnected from themselves. That’s because trauma isn’t only stored in our thoughts. It lives in the nervous system and in the protective parts of us that learned to survive. As a trauma therapist in Austin, Texas, I specialize in complex trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), dissociative challenges, and attachment wounds. My approach is somatic, relational, and deeply collaborative. I’m a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and Brainspotting to help clients process what happened at the level of both body and mind. We’ll get curious about the parts of you that carry pain and the parts that work hard to protect you, while building your capacity to feel safe in your own body. Healing doesn’t happen on a timeline, and it doesn’t happen through force. We’ll start by building stability and trust, then move deeper at a pace your system can handle. You remain the expert on your own life, and you’ll always have a say in what feels right in our work together. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)-S), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)-S), and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and I work with clients of all ages, as well as couples and families. My own healing journey and my experience as a mother shape the warmth and honesty I bring to every session. You don’t have to keep carrying this alone.

My approach to helping is trauma-informed, compassionate, culturally responsive, and client-centered. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, I believe people are more than their symptoms or circumstances, and effective counseling begins with creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I help clients identify patterns that may be affecting their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors, while also developing practical strategies for meaningful change. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), while incorporating techniques from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) when appropriate. My goal is not simply to help clients manage problems, but to help them understand themselves, recognize their strengths, build effective coping skills, and move toward the life they want. I meet clients where they are and collaborate with them to identify realistic goals that support lasting growth and wellness.

Sheila is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)-BC) with experience treating a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, mood issues, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), insomnia, schizoaffective challenges, obsessive-compulsive challenges (OCD), and dementia. As a PMHNP, Sheila is passionate about providing quality medication management while incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), offering education, and advocating for overall mental wellness.

Life can look fine on the outside while still feeling overwhelming, uncertain, or out of balance. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, and I work with adolescents (16+) and adults who are navigating anxiety, eating disorders, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, caregiving stress, and the pressures of everyday life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, helping clients better understand themselves while developing tools to manage emotions, respond to challenges with greater confidence, and create lasting change. I integrate evidence-based approaches, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and accelerated resolution therapy (ART), tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply want to feel more like yourself again, therapy can provide a supportive space to move toward greater clarity, resilience, and peace.

If you really get down to it, I think that you're whole, perfect, complete & I'm just a facilitator of your healing. I realize that you might not agree with that. But it really guides my stance. I think it is why I'm not judgmental. I'm not perfect either and we are all works in progress. I'm excited about things I learn that helped me and other clients so that's what I want to share with you. Therapy involves thinking and talking, feeling and being courageous. I’ve learned how to support that by making it safe, curious, and even fun and playful at times. If you're tired of being anxious and if you want to learn new ways, then you can do it with the right guidance and with practice. Depression is really so difficult on you, but there are ways to help yourself more and gain relief. Your relationship may be in distress, but therapy can help you with skills that might get it back on track (communication, listening, and acceptance, for example). The type of therapy I do helps you to achieve these types of results because it is focused on helping you to slow down and really take a look at your ideas. Through honest and gentle questioning, I'm going to teach you to think through things in a different way that empowers and enlivens you!

I love providing counseling services in Fort Worth, TX. Our firm, Cowtown Christian Counseling, offers a faith-based approach to mental health struggles including anxiety, addiction, marriage, and OCD. Counseling is a calling. You will be treated with grace throughout our time by treatment reflecting best practices for mental health.

I want therapy to feel like pulling up a chair and having space to simply be yourself. You never have to perform, have it all figured out, or arrive as the “right” version of yourself. I welcome clients with a wide range of experiences, concerns, and reasons for seeking therapy. Whether you’re carrying longstanding patterns or facing something more recent, we can begin wherever you are. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s happening now, understand what shaped you, explore and heal what lies beneath, and move forward in a way that feels meaningful and uniquely yours. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, and I often work with posttraumatic stress (PTSD), complex posttraumatic stress (CPTSD), attachment and relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), grief, self-doubt, and nervous system dysregulation. My approach is integrative, person-centered, and trauma-informed, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches, attachment theory, and somatic-informed principles to tailor therapy to you. Above all, I believe the relationship we build is one of the most meaningful parts of therapy. Sessions don’t need to feel clinical, polished, or look the same each week. We can do difficult work, gently challenge you, celebrate growth, or just make space to exhale, talk, cry, or laugh. There is room for all of it here, and I’ll be in your corner regardless.

WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. "With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world." - Dalai Lama I help individuals and couples overcome challenges and achieve life changes, using creative ways to resolve issues, in a non-judgmental and safe environment. Together, I will work to reach your desired changes, improvements, and self growth, attaining your therapy goals. My formal education and professional experience have prepared me to counsel individuals, couples, families and groups. My specialties include dealing with stress, intimacy and sexuality, divorce, loss,grief, depression, substance abuse, sexual trauma, and body image. I will also help you with life's challenges concerning relationships, communication, parenting, self confidence, and sexuality. I practice in Texas and California.

Through therapy, I’ve learned to better understand and help manage thinking patterns, turning awareness into action and gaining real improvements in my patients’ mental health. I am a Licensed Marriage and (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)) and Social Worker with 13 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide a supportive, collaborative, and goal-focused environment where clients can explore challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and major life transitions. My work emphasizes helping individuals build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and confidence as they move toward lasting personal growth and well-being.

*NOW EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING TELEHEALTH COUNSELING* I work to provide a non-threatening and non-judgmental environment where clients feel free to express their innermost thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Therapy is interactive, and I provide challenges along with a unique understanding of each person's individual life and struggles. I believe in each client's individuality and therefore, do not stick with one theory or technique. Therapy is uniquely customized for each individual, couple, and family depending on needs and personalities. I feel everyone has the potential to be happy and fulfilled in life, they may just need the push and encouragement towards the right direction for them. I want to help clients achieve their hopes and dreams while identifying and removing the blocks that are potentially standing in their way. Everyone deserves a great life, and I work towards empowering people to realize their full potential.

As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and a family nurse practitioner, I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from George Mason University in Virginia. I understand the importance of assessing and treating each person using evidence-based care. Mab Nwachukwu is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)-BC) with many years of experience. She works with clients ages 18 and older, helping them work toward their recovery goals while treating depression, anxiety, bipolar, panic, fatigue, women’s issues, and more.

As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, I aim to empower individuals like you to overcome challenges and discover your true potential. Ronah Strand is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults work through life challenges so they can live more fulfilled lives. Ronah has experience working in hospital settings, mental health hospital settings, and private practice, which has helped her support people dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, major life transitions, substance use, schizophrenia, bipolar, and more.