Center, Texas is aptly named for its picturesque down town square. Once a sleepy town nestled in the piney woods of east Texas, Center is now a bustling community that hosts many festivals and events for residents and tourists. When you’re not feeling your mental and emotional best, the last thing that you want is to be the center of attention.

It’s not necessary to feel sleepy and out of sorts for long periods. Match up with a licensed mental health counselor in the Center area to start the process of waking up your well-being and rejoin your vibrant community soon.

Psychologist Buddy Duncan providing different types of therapy in Center

Buddy Duncan

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression
20 years offering treatment

Hello, my name is Buddy Duncan. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for well over twenty years. In my private practice I have worked with many individuals in crisis and transition. I began years ago working with those struggling with addiction issues. I then transitioned to several years working with those with severe medical issues and chronic pain. I have functioned as a Marriage Counselor in all of these years and specialized the last decade with grief and loss issues. I taught psychology in college for multiple years and served as an academic advisor to college students. My practice has been varied yet I have consistently practiced as a cognitive behavioral therapist who believes each person has the ability to make choices and decisions that can empower their lives to move in the direction of their choosing. My experience has allowed me to witness an abundance of people overcome complex challenges and move forward in a positive manner through talk therapy by offering healthy options in a safe non judgmental environment.

Psychologist Kathleen Rushing providing different types of therapy in Center

Kathleen Rushing

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC-Supervisor
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression
19 years offering treatment

My name is Kathleen Rushing. I graduated in 2004 with a Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of Houston- Victoria. It is has always been my passion in life to help others in their time of need. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor ( LPC) for 12 years and a Certified School Counselor for 17 years. I have work with individual, families, and couples achieve balance and understanding in their life and relationships. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, you can expect to receive therapy based on theories that are established and researched to be effective for you mental health needs. I believe in the human spirit and my client’s ability to find balance and structure in their life. In a therapeutic relationship, you can expect me to be attentive, caring, and non-judgmental while working on your mental health concerns. My therapeutic approach to working with clients is using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is a form of talk therapy that helps clients become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking and view personal challenges in life in a clear, effective manner. You can expect us to work on exploring and rationalizing negative thoughts and establish therapeutic goals to help you cope with your feelings and achieve personal goals. I look forward to working with you..

Psychologist Ashly Huffstatler providing different types of therapy in Center

Ashly Huffstatler

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment

Welcome!! I am so glad that you are here and working on your self-care! It takes a lot of courage and strength to seek help when it is needed. I want to start off by saying thank you for sharing your trust with me. It can be so hard to give trust to another so I want you to know that a greatly value the trust that you have give to me. Let me introduce myself, my name is Ashly and I am clinical social worker in Texas. I have been in this field a little over 10 years, starting in 2009. I started out at the most entry level position in the field and through time, schooling, and experience I have become able to offer counseling services to all those who are searching for support and a little bit of extra help. I share this with you to offer a little bit about myself to you as well as so you can you know about my background in this field. I believe it is important for you to feel comfortable with me in order for you to get the best experience from our meeting together. I achieved my Bachelor’s in Psychology through University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in 2010 and my Master’s degree through University of Texas at Arlington in 2015. I have experience with ages from 4 to 94, through all stages and walks of life. I have experience in assisting with depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse, life changes, chronic health issues, and end of life. I have worked in non-profit agencies with youths and their families, interned with veterans, and currently working with adults and seniors in dialysis. I have also had experience inworking in animal assisted therapy with horses. I work with a variety of theories and techniques that will be tailored to you and your experiences. There is not a one size fits all for counseling and you are the expert of you. I want you to feel comfortable talking with me and please let me know what styles work best for you so that you can get the best out of this experience. I am here to support you and your journey. Please know that nothing you say will shock me and I will never judge you. This is a safe space and you can voice your mind and feelings freely. I would like to partner with you on your journey and collaborate with you so that you can meet your goals. Thank you so much for giving me your trust and your times. I know how very valuable these two things are and I will treat them that way. I look forward to working with you. May safety, health, and happiness find you always.

Psychologist Chris Goetz providing different types of therapy in Center

Chris Goetz

Clinician
License Type(s): MA, LPC-S
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
16 years offering treatment

My initial training as a therapist was in premarital and marriage counseling, a vital part of my practice that to this day I enjoy very much. I have approximately 20 years of experience and am licensed in the state of Texas. In addition to counseling couples, I have also worked with persons coming out of the sex industry. It is my passion to work with those who struggle with severe trauma and emotional abuse, as well as major depressive disorders, bipolar I & II, schizoaffective, co-occurring and substance abuse disorders. I have a great deal of experience working with dissociative, borderline and personality disorders. I am well-versed and extremely comfortable working with persons of different cultures. My motto is, “reveal the root, expose the lie and heal the wounded spirit.” I utilize a trauma-informed, person-centered, psychodynamic approach in therapy and often incorporate CBT, DBT and mindfulness techniques. I strive to meet the unique and individual needs of each client and adjust my approach accordingly. I am a certified revisioning practitioner, a technique that simulates re-attachment for grief resolution and ego-integration and am certified by the FBI National Academy in resiliency training. I also enjoy training local police departments throughout the Metroplex in critical incident and mental health orientation trainings. I truly consider it an honor and a privilege to partner with you in your journey towards wholeness. My goal is to help you become all that you were created to be!

Psychologist Vilma Mosier providing different types of therapy in Center

Vilma Mosier

Clinician
License Type(s): MEd,MS,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues
17 years offering treatment

I have 16 years experience as a counselor. I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from UT-Austin, a Masters of Education from Sam Houston State University, and a Masters of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. My work experience includes teaching and counseling in the public schools. I love people and enjoy helping to guide them towards finding inner strength and resilience. As a former teacher, I love to see people learn and figure out how to find solutions to their problems. I am patient, compassionate, and encouraging. I will work to provide my clients with a safe space to explore the challenging issues that are interfering in their lives. I hope to help my clients develop insight and gain the coping skills necessary to navigate and move forward. I am a solution-focused, humanistic counselor who is ideologically existential. I believe that the client and counselor should work together using a theoretical practice that is best suited to the issues presented.

Psychologist Cassandra Faire providing different types of therapy in Center

Cassandra Faire

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
13 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Texas with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, career difficulties, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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.

Psychologist Sally Daniels providing different types of therapy in Center

Sally Daniels

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues
26 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Texas with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I look forward to helping you on your journey!

Psychologist Edward Wilson providing different types of therapy in Center

Edward Wilson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteem
42 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Texas with 42 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, & relationship issues. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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.

Psychologist Caroline Norris providing different types of therapy in Center

Caroline Norris

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
9 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Texas as a LPCS with 9 years of professional work experience and love my work with others. I have experience in supporting and empowering clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, depression, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create a dependable relationship in a caring environment where what matters to you and what’s affecting you can be shared without fear of judgment. I love providing therapy to other counselors as well as I’ve consulted with clinicians for years on their wellness needs during my time as a counselor educator and supervisor.

Psychologist Robert Gaertner providing different types of therapy in Center

Robert Gaertner

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
3 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Texas with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Center?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Center that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Center available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Center therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Center therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Center region and in the state of Texas.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Center can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Center may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Center offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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