Therapists in Leary, TX

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.

Welcome to my practice. I am Zsa Zsa Jenkins, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 45 years experience in assessment, case management and counseling skills. Experienced in individual, group and marriage/family therapy and crisis intervention. Work settings include Children's Protective Services, Community Mental Health, hospitals, independent practice, military bases and non- profit agencies. I especially enjoy providing group counseling and individual counseling to adults 25 and up. Talking to someone you may not know can be uncomfortable whether it is your first time in counseling or not. I will work with you towards making the process that you have chosen here, help you to grow. We will work together towards identifying the most important issues that you want to focus on. Primary Treatment Orientation: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Intervention Motivational Interviewing Eclectic Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) If you have any concerns about my procedures, we should discuss them as soon as they arrive. It is important that you are comfortable working with me for the counseling to be most successful. If your doubt persists, I encourage you to seek a second mental health professional opinion. Let' s get started!

Keep it Simple! Over several decades of studying and practicing a variety of counseling styles, I came to the conclusion that there is not just one “correct” way to understand human behavior. Each path has a unique focus, but no single framework could claim to deal with the wide variety of problems and challenges that people faced. During those years, I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and so forth. However, while the theories of psychotherapy were getting MORE complicated, the daily practice of working with the clients actually became simpler! I began to create a simple program that demonstrated that search for simplicity. With my current BetterHelp clients, we started to call this program “the Four SuperPowers”! Step One: listen to the client’s challenging stories Step Two: teach a simple exercise (superpower) to address those challenges Step Three: practice, and then repeat the first two steps! As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a licensed school teacher and counselor, I had always been a counselor at heart. Long before “Mindfulness” became popular, I served as the "Relaxation Therapist", having devised a pretty simple, yet universal, set of basic exercises to calm down any and all clients in the facilities in which I worked. My counseling sessions might combine the standard "Western" therapy models with more universal techniques. Also, a touch of humor and artistic creativity can be very helpful in the process. I look forward to traveling that Search for Simplicity with you!

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the state of Texas, with over 20 years of experience working as a counselor and behavior modifications as well as a life coach. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, TBI, relationship issues, ADHD, cognitive deficits, learning disabilities, stroke patients, aging, and grief/loss issues. I have help many people that have co-occurring issues of PTSD and brain injury, as well as emotional and physical trauma. My counseling style is warn and interactive. I treat every client with dignity, respect, sensitivity, compassion, and understanding and I do not believe in labeling individuals but seeing the person as they are and finding solutions. I utilize a humanistic approach combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic counseling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while focusing on strengths and utilizing motivational interviewing and utilizing mindfulness techniques. I focus the therapy on the current issues and needs presented and I am sensitive to cultural and spiritual needs as well. It takes strength and courage to seek help in order to live a life worth living with more fulfilling lifestyle of happiness and joy. I am here to support you and give you hope and support when you are ready to take this initial step.

I am licensed in Texas with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, & 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. 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 Utah and Texas with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, & 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.

Hello! My name is Madelyn Garner and I am licensed in Texas with 16 years of professional work experience. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, a Licensed Psychological Associate-Independent Practice (LPA-I), Licensed School Psychologist (LSSP) and a special certification as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). I have experience in helping clients with coping skills, social skills, executive functioning skills and so much more. I believe that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you and I would love to help you take the steps to find more courage, energy and joy in your life.

I am licensed in Texas with 3 years of professional work experience. 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.

I am licensed in Louisiana with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety. 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 am licensed in Texas with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, 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.