Working as a Licensed Professional Counselor for over ten years has given me great empathy for those suffering with anxiety, mood disorders, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with major depression, bipolar disorder, and other diagnosed mental health disorders.
I greet my clients with genuine warmth and acceptance, respecting where you are on the path to wellness and self-discovery. I will do an initial, brief evaluation over the phone and offer you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Then we will work together to help your achieve your therapy goals.
Sessions may include: -Reprocessing ineffective thoughts and behaviors. -Gaining new perspectives on difficult circumstances. -Using body-oriented techniques to tap into your body's natural resources. -Take home activities to help you practice new skills
I help clients manage stress, build relationships and enhance communication skills by providing psychotherapy and counseling services. My goal is to listen, understand and support clients so that they will know their own inner strength and no longer need my services. My approach is to provide an environment that feels safe and comfortable for individuals, young or old, to explore and discuss issues that are causing them distress. I help clients discover realistic and practical ways to grow and to more fully interact with others, while learning to better understand oneself. Together we will identify your hopes and goals for change, and then walk through the process of change together.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 64914
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I’ve worked with Karyn for roughly a year now and I can confidently say that she has helped me acknowledge parts of myself that need improvement and helped me navigate how to do so! She has always treated me with respect, showed up in a timely manner, and had shown me she is beyond qualified within her field of work! 10/10 recommend
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
She is absolutely amazing
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Karyn is just awesome
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karyn is second to none with her support and expertise. Do not hesitate to choose her for your needs in therapy!
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
I didn’t have a reason to start therapy, but something told me I needed to. Since day one Karyn Bates has helped me in ways I didn’t know I needed!!! First few sessions was her asking me questions because I didn’t know what to talk about or where to start anything. Never once did she make me feel anyway but grateful that I started therapy. I told her I’m not good about talking about myself on my own, ask me a question and I’ll answer it and then I ramble on and on. But after 3 sessions I was excited to tell her about a lot! I knew what to say and she was so happy with me! Amazing woman I definitely recommend!!
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Karyn is extremely understanding and is easy to speak with. I’m confident in her and I feel like she is genuinely interested when I share my issues.
Written on Jun 26, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem