Obtaining counseling services from a qualified mental health professional can give you opportunities for growth, healing and change, even when life may feel overwhelming. Therapists and counselors can work to help you find the inner strength you need to tackle many of life’s challenges, such as managing a mental illness or feeling stuck and unable to change. Licensed therapists or other providers in the mental health field are qualified to address almost any threat to your mental or emotional well-being. 

Therapists can help with relatively simple goals, like learning how to improve time management or develop better self-esteem, and they can also help tackle bigger challenges, like personality disorders or complex PTSD. Therapists are also adept at helping people along journeys of self-discovery, such as when someone questions their sexual orientation or gender identity. Even if you don’t have a specific concern in mind, therapists can help provide a supportive environment as you navigate the ups and downs of life. 

If you’re ready to start your mental health journey with a therapist, Leander, TX, has plenty of options. It might be helpful to start by considering online therapy. With online therapy, you visit with a therapist remotely using a phone or computer. Online therapy allows you to attend therapy from home or another quiet location, eliminating the hassle of traveling to an office. Online therapy also allows you to try multiple professionals until you find the right therapist for you. Selecting a therapist is an important part of the process; it is perfectly acceptable to attend a session or two with multiple therapists until you find one that you mesh well with. 

Whether you're feeling helpless, managing a mental health condition, or striving for personal improvement, a therapist who understands you can remind you why life can be such a joy and give you the tools necessary to bolster your overall well-being. The therapists below are all online practitioners with the same credentials as traditional therapists. Examining their information to see if they are a good match may be helpful.

Psychologist Dr. Janeisha Anderson-LaBranch providing different types of therapy in Leander

Dr. Janeisha Anderson-LaBranch

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes
12 years offering treatment

Hi there! Janeisha believes that every person is capable of discovering solutions in their life for a more positive and blissful future. She wants you to be at your best and feel happy with your life choices. Janeisha seeks to help you to get back on track with your life. Often times, people struggle in silence when facing their fears, struggles, emotions, physical, mental and spiritual health. Janeisha is here to help you to fulfill your wholistic goals. She uses a strength-building, resource oriented process with you. She would love to assist you in rediscovering and relearning the essential tools needed that have helped you to be resilient in other areas of your life. Janeisha will also assist you with building a bridge of possibilities and a fulfilling future. What this means is, there is NO goal or life circumstance that is too big or too small for any one person. Janeisha is here to help you to accomplish your goals, face your life's struggles head on. Janeisha Anderson-LaBranch, PhD, LMFT practices in the state of Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida. She has served as a Board Member of Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy ( TAMFT ), is a founding member at TAMFT, and a clinical fellow member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and is a level 3 trained Gottman trained therapist. She has also been affiliated with several other national and local organizations. Janeisha has always wanted to help people live a more fulfilling and happy life. On her way to achieving her purpose, she decided to obtain a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is currently pursuing her doctorate degree. While pursuing her doctorate degree, she has been blessed with the opportunity to facilitate workshops, provide consultations to professionals in the community, and facilitate skills groups. In addition to her works in the community, she has presented on various research topics about diverse and ethnic families, extended families, and social justice issues. Not only has she presented on diverse issues, but she also provides therapy to a wide array of common and diverse issues with individuals, couples, families, and groups. From a strength-based and collaborative perspective, Janeisha incorporates the personal, emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health into your treatment. She wholeheartedly believes that each person should live life at their best and happiest. Her primary goal is in aiming to achieve this goal in each person she encounters.

Psychologist Madelyn Nance providing different types of therapy in Leander

Madelyn Nance

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
4 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, lgbt-related issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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.

Psychologist Dr. Leonard Tennart providing different types of therapy in Leander

Dr. Leonard Tennart

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefDepressionADHD
16 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Louisiana with 15 years as a Professional Counselor, and a board-certified Clinical Chaplain with over 30 years of experience in pastoring, pastoral counseling, and Specialized Pastoral Care. I routinely provide counseling in age and stage related issues; family and relationship issues; PTSD, trauma, and crisis; incidence reduction and counseling related to medical conditions, depression, anxiety disorders, health and wellness; career, and religious and spiritual concerns, crisis intervention, grief ministry, family support counseling, pre-surgical and postsurgical counseling. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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.

Psychologist Terri Hipps providing different types of therapy in Leander

Terri Hipps

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Texas with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Desiree Alvarado providing different types of therapy in Leander

Desiree Alvarado

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

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of California and Texas. I have more than 10 years of combined professional experience working in child welfare and abuse, domestic violence, mental health court programs, substance use disorders and complex trauma. As well as working with law enforcement/first responders. *EMDR trained therapist *Certification in Domestic Violence Peer Counseling and Advocacy *Certification in Child forensic Interviewing *Currently working on a Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certification I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work within a client centered focus forum and frequently utilize cognitive behavioral therapy. My focus is to help you unravel those thoughts/behaviors that create negative responses in your life and guide you through developing realistic tools that will yield a positive outcome, whatever that may look like to you. 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 establishing rapport and trust with my clients, so they are able to feel as open as needed to unpack things that hinder you from being your best self. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support and guide you through that process.

Psychologist Roy Sheneman providing different types of therapy in Leander

Roy Sheneman

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficulties
30 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Maria Rangel-Gomez providing different types of therapy in Leander

Maria Rangel-Gomez

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
16 years offering treatment

I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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.

Psychologist Diana Briseno providing different types of therapy in Leander

Diana Briseno

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
27 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Texas with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with trauma, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, & confidence. 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.

Psychologist Mickey Reves providing different types of therapy in Leander

Mickey Reves

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer 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, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Tina Mergerson providing different types of therapy in Leander

Tina Mergerson

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

I am licensed in Texas with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, depression, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. 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.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Leander

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 Leander that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), 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 Leander available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Leander 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, Leander therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Leander region and in the state of Texas.

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

Therapists in Leander 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 Leander may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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