Therapists in Texas

Brentom Jackson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and a Master’s degree in counseling. He is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor, registered yoga instructor and award-winning performance artist in the North Texas area. His unique educational background equips him to take a creative, collaborative and eclectic approach to therapy. He combines techniques from CBT, Mindfulness, Sports/Performance Psychology, and Expressive Arts Therapy to help clients approach mental health and wellness holistically. Brentom’s employment experience as a school social worker, a community college counselor, and a private practice clinician prepares him to work with clients of various ages and presenting concerns. Whether you’re a teen struggling with self-esteem, a young adult trying to assert yourself in college or your career, an artist overcoming creative blocks, a service professional dealing with compassion fatigue, or if you have the everyday struggles of anxiety, depression and difficult relationships; Brentom ensures that each client develops the tools, techniques and knowledge to be successful in the classroom of life. Brentom works best with clients that are serious about the therapeutic process and currently seeking change. If you know there is more to you and life than your current mental health struggles and are eager for an opportunity to grow past them and into the new you in a mindful, creative and innovative way, Brentom’s calming personality, light humor and personal commitment to each client as an individual can help you on the path to transformation.

Hello! My name is Kathleen (Kathie), and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in private practice as well as 15 years of experience as a school counselor in Texas high school and junior high. I have dedicated my counseling practice to help youth and parents in their relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, as a well as academics and career concerns. Much of my experience focuses also on the acute needs of those in crisis. Although I was born and raised in Texas, I have had many life experiences that have given me the opportunity to learn and appreciate people in very different situations and cultures. After graduating high school in Texas, I spent a year in the Netherlands (Holland) as a Foreign Exchange Student where I learned a new language and assimilated into the Dutch culture. I then returned to the United States and graduated from Southwest Texas State University, now Texas State University. After seven years of teaching in several culturally diverse areas of Texas, such as South Texas, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston area school districts, my interest in collaboratively helping people work through their emotional and mental health issues to improve their relationships and quality of life became an important life goal. As a result, I earned my Masters degree in Education with a major in Counseling at Tarleton State University in 2008. Since clients are the experts on their lives, my direction for therapy is client centered. Clients determine the direction and depth of therapy while I determine what treatment modalities would work best for the client to accomplish their treatment goals. I have studied Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) that will help us as a team examine the overestimation of risk and the underestimation of the ability to cope when dealing with anxiety and depression. I understand and have experience with counseling youth concerning relationships, anxiety, depression, academics, and careers, as well as helping parents evaluate their own life experiences and guide them to explore the help they may need for their own lives. Outside of my work as a therapist and school counselor, I like to practice yoga, sew, and support my kids in their endeavors. I also enjoy reading, hiking, and traveling to new places. My work hours vary. Generally, Live Session are availalbe Monday- Friday after 4:00. I also work some weekends, offering Saturday morning and Sunday evening appointments.

Hello! My name is Naquasha Riser and I am a Licensed Professional Therapist in Texas. I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Psychology. I have also received a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Addictive Behavior. I have 13 years of experience as a behavioral and mental health professional. A supportive, understanding, and compassionate environment is what I strive to create. An environment where you can feel safe to discuss topics and issues that are important to you. Respectfully, my goal is to help you recognize your hidden strengths and inner resources by using a client centered approach that will best fit your needs and help you reach your goals. Life can be complicated and challenging, my hope is that we are able to work together to create a realistic plan and set goals for therapy that best fit your needs. I look forward to working with you!

Hi there! Let me first congratulate you on taking the first steps to a better you! Whether this is your first time working with a counselor or you have in the past it’s always the perfect time to focus on you! You have what it takes but we all need that extra support and safe space. My background includes working with teens in residential settings as well as in the community with individuals and families. I graduated with a Masters in Counseling from University of Texas at San Antonio. I then worked in the correctional setting as a counselor and managed Mental Health Services where I worked in this setting for a total of 8 years. I truly enjoyed working with clients in this underserved population. I then continued my career in my current Director role for a non profit agency that provides Mental Health Services in residential for youth and young adults, outpatient setting and day treatment programs. In my role I miss the one on one aspect in working directly with clients which is why I look forward to assisting you get to a better place! I pride myself on providing a safe place free of judgment and criticism while focusing on respect, empathy, and genuineness. I meet you where you are at while giving a client centered and solution focused approach creating a safe environment for 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 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting, intimacy related issues, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Texas with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, ADHD, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Texas with 4 years of professional work experience. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I am very passionate about helping people no matter what age they are! I like to make the environment of the therapy process feel like it is super safe and comfortable. The importance to me in my therapeutic approach is to make you feel as if you are not talking to a stranger about your life. I want you to enjoy coming for as long as you need. I understand how hard it an be to talk to loved ones about our daily lives. It is my goal to guide you to reach whatever you are looking for while talking with me so you can be the best that you can be! I grew up speaking Spanish and English so if there is anyone needing services in either I am here to help! I grew up really understanding the need to work hard for what you want. My belief is that we also have to work on ourselves outside of therapy to reach our goals. With me, you will learn to change your fixed mindset into a growth mindset. Additionally, learn new ways to express yourself when needed to make your life feel balanced in all aspects! I have always been interested in helping people in some way. As a young child, I remember switching back and forth wondering what I want to be when I grow up? I thought of several things like an Astronaut, Police Officer, and Surgeon. One thing I noticed they all have in common is trying to help in some form. For me, I just wanted to do something that made some sort of difference. I ultimately found the perfect path for me with Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I understood at a young age, that many people felt like they could confide in me. With this trait, I chose my career and I grew to love it so much by all the different people I get to meet along the way! The best part of it, is how rewarding it feels to help people grow!

I am licensed in California and Texas with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I congratulate you on deciding to make a change somewhere in your life! It is not easy to admit that something is a problem, but once you do change can begin to happen. Change happens when you acknowledge there is something that needs to change. You can become the person you want to be and I am here to help you build that bridge to a better you in a brighter future. We are all going to get sad, happy, angry, hurt, excited, anxious and everything else between every now and then…..it is how we handle it that we can control. Are you ready to take that control back? Done feeling the way that you do? Lets build your bridge to cross over to the better life you want and get through it together! My name is Amelia Laurent-Julien, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CPDPE, CDVS-I. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and a Certified Domestic Violence Specialist (Level I). I specializes in working with adults with specific issues such as anxiety, trauma, anger management, and life transitions through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person- Centered Therapy. I work with adults ages 18 and over on resolving issues such as post-partum depression, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, life adjustment/transitions, and grief. I utilize different styles and theoretical approaches, as I tailor therapy to the individual needs. Although I am an eclectic therapist, I concentrate more on behaviors and how to eliminate those we do not like! I assist you with building the bridge to a brighter future that you want and desire. It starts here! A few personal about me things: I love to write, spend time with my family and friends, craft - I love making personalized items when I have spare time such as tee shirts, tumblers, mousepads, keychains..ect. I love anything DIY! I am also a photographer and love creating memories with my camera. I love to travel, physically and mentally! I love to learn anything new that I do not have any prior knowledge of. I have a few kids, including a dog named Jaxson. I was born and raised in the river parishes of Louisiana where I still reside with my family. I am an active member in these professional organizations: Positive Discipline Association Louisiana Counseling Association National Anger Management Association American Psychological Association American Counseling Association Chi Sigma Iota