Hi! Looks like you are looking for a counselor. It is important you find the right person. Here is a little information on what I believe and my experience as a counselor.
I believe every person is inherently good and is working to become a better version of themselves. Sometimes assistance is needed to facilitate the changes you want to make. That's where I come in. I have a master's degree and 7 years of experience working with all ages on a variety of life concerns. I use a nonjudgemental, empathetic approach to counseling to make sure you feel heard and comforted while making hard changes. I believe counseling involves experimenting with new ways of thinking and living. I do not assign homework and say when it is due. Instead, I may give suggestions that you can decide to try or pass on.
Counseling gives you a chance to try new things with a trusted professional. I use express arts and play therapy techniques in counseling. This means I may suggest you bring in your natural talents into session and use them to facilitate growth. I may also suggest expressive activities as learning experiences. Don't worry if you do not believe you are artistic or playful. It is more about the process of creating than the finished result. I am also not here to grade or criticize you. Creative arts is just one tool I use to help you find your way.
Thank you for spending the time to get to know me. I hope I am a good fit for your counseling experience. Please send me a message with any questions you might have. Hope to hear from you soon!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Somatic Therapy
TX LPC 72270
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Adrienne Ahr. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Adrienne is fantastic. An active listener, compassionate, and quite analytical. She's helped me make some incredible strides with my mental health
Written on Jan 30, 2022 after therapy with Adrienne for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Great at understanding my concerns
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Adrienne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Adrienne is wonderful. I can say exactly what I think in our sessions without feeling like I’ll be judged for anything, feeling like a burden etc. Like I sometimes do in my daily life. I really feel like she’s cheering me on and I’m grateful of how often she reminds me of my progress and affirms me when I’m handling things well and is patient with me and sympathetic when I’m not.
Written on Sep 16, 2021 after therapy with Adrienne for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Adrienne is a great listener and is very affirming to anything you feel comfortable speaking about. She lets you guide the conversation and doesn’t ever pressure you to speak about anything you don’t want to. I’m very glad I started therapy with her!
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Adrienne for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I only recently started using BetterHelp. Adrienne Ahr has been wonderful. She offers insight and comfort in knowing that I am being heard. I'm thankful for her help with additional resources and giving me feedback that helps me power through my day.
Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Adrienne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I have only had one session so far so it is a little early to give feedback. I enjoyed the session we had and appreciate the honest and non judgemental dialogue. I felt comfortable speaking freely within the first few minutes. The questions I answered neutral for are only due to the shortness of our relationship. I have no doubts that after additional sessions Adrienne will have a good understanding of what needs additional attention and will be able to provide me with feedback and steps to help reach my goals.
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Adrienne for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management