Therapists in Refugio, TX

Hi there! I'm glad you're here. I know that life can get tough leaving us feeling stuck, confused or overwhelmed. Counseling can certainly help, so I am glad you're considering this option. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I'm also bilingual, and offer services in both English and Spanish. My approach to therapy has been described by previous clients as "insightful and practical". My counseling style is client-centered - this means that you are the focus of therapy, and I consider you to be the ultimate expert on yourself. That being said, our work together will involve drawing out your strengths, building upon them, and helping you move forward in a warm and supportive environment. I have been working with families, individuals, children and teens in a mental health capacity for 8 years now. I have worked with a diverse range of populations and with various mental health issues. More specifically, it has been my privilege to help people heal from and work through issues such as chronic depression, grief, social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, multigenerational issues including sibling and parenting issues, boundary setting in relationships, and history of trauma or abuse. If you decide to work with me, I'm hopeful that together we can find a way to help you move forward, and feel in control of your life once again.

My name is Rose Simon. I am a LPC with over twelve years of clinical counseling experience and training. I have work history in community mental health services for adults to provide competent person-centered services with evidence based practices to treat symptoms from: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, trauma, personality disorders, and grief and loss processing. My gift is attentive listening to provide practical connections to healing and wholeness. I look forward to hearing from you.

Welcome! My name is Bobbie Anne and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over six years of experience providing therapy and related services. I have worked in a wide range of therapeutic settings including: inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, partial and intensive outpatient care, physician family practice and maintain my own private practice. I work with clients affected by depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and relationship challenges. I have experience with individual, group and family therapy. I am passionate about helping people discover hope, develop resilience and increase self-awareness to promote healing. I emphasize Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy but integrate interventions from a variety of therapeutic approaches to allow for a treatment plan that will meet the unique needs of each specific client and help restore balance with a positive mindset for overall improved mental health and emotional wellbeing. I received my Bachelor’s degree in English/Education from Tarleton State University and my Master’s degree in School Counseling/Clinical Counseling Certification from Lamar University. I hold concurrent licensure as a Texas State Educator and a Licensed Professional Counselor. Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy reading, cooking, and spending time with my family.

I assist adults and teens from various backgrounds to realize their fullest potential in life through the development of healthy relationships with both their family and community. My counseling approach is simple: I focus on the therapeutic relationship between counselor and client first – trust is the connection that will open the doors to a deeper state of healing. I am convinced that, for most people, a sense of belonging is foundational to psychological well-being and I aim to support my clients in discovering their identity so they know that they belong. I believe that when we know our identity, we are able to experience acceptance, integration, and wholeness. Some of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and addictions. I also work with families to improve communication and connection. I believe that combining the client's faith and spirituality into their mental health counseling will help their recovery process. When I am not in session with clients, I can be found with my family at a nearby park or gym or in the kitchen cooking something yummy.

Hi. I’m Margaret Doman. I am a licensed clinical social worker. My professional training was with an emphasis in clinical social work with individuals and families, with the utilization of psychodynamic processing and therapeutic counseling models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotional Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy among others. From my professional experience, I bring over 34 years of experience working with people in the helping professions, including over 17 years as a clinical social worker. I have worked directly with clients of all ages, children through adolescents and adults, in a variety of settings. I have worked with clients with a variety of presenting issues and dilemmas, including depression, anxiety and stress, anger management, grief and loss, marital and relationship discord, family and parenting difficulties, trauma and emotional abuse, and mental health disorders. I have worked indirectly as a Clinical Supervisor over children's mental health programs which provided therapeutic and case management services to children who suffered displacement, separation, trauma neglect and abuse and accompanying behavioral and mental health issues. I have worked as a Program Director of an outpatient substance abuse treatment program. I have worked as a program supervisor over an adolescent respite and treatment program providing shelter, behavior modification, and individual and family counseling for troubled teens. From my personal experience I bring decades of experience, including living and working within a variety of cultures, and religious and ethnic communities, making me aware and sensitive to the nuances of individuals’ diversity and challenges. As a social worker I recognize that life, with all its possible joys and wonderment, presents us with many varied challenges and barriers to being and feeling fulfilled, happy, content, satisfied, or good and at peace with our lives and the relationships that we desire, seek, and pursue. For the most part we cope and manage to come out on top; however, life can also overwhelm us and we might find ourselves in an ever-increasing downward spiral of unhappiness, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, problems with life and relationships, and maybe a general sense of futility and hopelessness. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health therapy, taking into consideration all aspects of being a person in their particular unique environment and circumstance. My therapeutic approach is strength-based, using eclectic therapeutic techniques, providing a supportive counseling relationship, whereby you can explore and gain understanding and insights to drive your resolve, action plan, change, and growth towards that stronger, happier, functional, fulfilled you!

I am licensed in Texas with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & 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.

I am licensed in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. 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 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, & 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!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 5 years of experience working with diverse populations that span from young to older adults. I understand and value that every person is unique with different life experiences. Because of that, I aim to provide empathetic and trauma-informed approaches that are specifically tailored to each individual. I believe in every person’s capacity for change and healing, especially when provided with the right tools, strategies, knowledge, and understanding. My therapy style is warm, non-judgmental, at times humorous, and collaborative. I approach each session through a person-centered perspective, which means I strive to empower each client as the expert of their own lives. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy. Through collaborative efforts, I aim to provide relevant psychoeducation based on each client's needs and establishing individualized goals that foster growth and healing. Together, we would navigate through difficult experiences, work to bolster self-worth, cultivate mindfulness, and develop effective coping strategies for any presenting concern or symptoms. Additionally, we would begin to identify, understand, and change any unpleasant thoughts and emotions, and unhelpful behavior patterns that may be contributing to present distress. Ultimately, my objective is to support and meet each person where they are at, without judgment, to help assist in creating sustainable, realistic changes and alleviate distressing symptoms which can allow for a more meaningful, authentic life. I hope that we can work together can create a sense of empowerment and healing to navigate personal and life challenges with resilience and authenticity to successfully reclaim control over your life. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you! Important Details to Note: -Before beginning treatment, for ethical purposes, proof of identification is required. This can be done by scheduling a live session or by sending a picture of yourself along with a photo ID in the messages. Proof can be in the form of a driver's license, ID, Passport, or School/Work ID card. -The first session, whether it's via live chat, phone chat, or video chat, will consist of reviewing and signing a consent for treatment form, which will be sent to you in the messages after, and completing an additional intake to gather further, required details. This will include: emergency contact information, general background and logistical information, mental and physical health/medical history, medication information (if applicable), substance use history (if applicable), history of abuse or trauma (physical, emotional, mental, or sexual), and any other relevant issues or information, such as current life transitions and/or stressors. Regarding Communication and Scheduling: -I check messages daily Monday through Friday, but am only able to respond between 10 AM CST and 12 PM CST and then once more between 4 PM CST and 6 PM CST *I appreciate your patience when it takes a bit longer at times, as I may be tending to other clients or professional/personal responsibilities. Depending on the circumstances, there may be times I am unable to respond to the above times. If this occurs, I will do my best to let you know in our messages and will get back to you as soon as I'm able to. -I currently do not work or check messages on the weekends. You're still welcome to send me messages and/or questions/concerns, etc. during these times and I will get back to you as soon as possible the following Monday. -If you need to reschedule or cancel, please try to reach out at least an hour prior to scheduled session. -I currently do not facilitate family or marriage therapy. If this is what you’re looking for, please connect with our Member Success Team at contact@betterhelp.com. -If your presentation or needs are outside my scope of practice, I will let you know and refer you to our Member Success Team at contact@betterhelp.com to be matched with a counselor who can better meet your needs. -In the event of a crisis or you are experiencing urgent mental health concerns, please seek immediate assistance by calling 911, reaching out to a crisis hotline, and/or locating the nearest hospital. BetterHelp does not provide crisis intervention services at this time. Here is the contact information for different hotlines: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 or chat online Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673

I am licensed in Texas with 12 years of professional work experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, interpersonal conflicts, intrapersonal growth, and adjustment to life changes. I enjoy helping people think and interact in more healthy ways. Having lived outside the United States for 22 years, I have a personal understanding of the expat experience and reentry issues for adults and TCK’s. Similarly, I also have personal and professional experience with adoption. I am a Christian and am happy to incorporate the Christian faith into counseling, if you desire and request that. I also respect people from different faith backgrounds and those who do not want faith to be part of counseling.