Therapists in Longview, TX

Life is intended to be lived and not just tolerated! Whether you are suffering from a recent or past traumatic experience, or have an ongoing issue or disorder, there is hope for you. I counsel from an eclectic framework utilizing the best psychotherapy that benefits my client. Each client is unique and their situation is unique to them, therefore my counseling approach will consider all aspects of the individual's and/or couples situation. I also provide Equine Assisted Psychotherapy at my ranch office. Counseling in North Dallas and surrounding areas.

Everyone experiences life differently and from their experiences, gain strengths. My goal is to help build on your strengths along your mental wellness journey . I work with high-conflict couples, individuals, adolescents, and families. The focus of my practice is relational wellness, anger management issues, couple conflict, affair recovery/infidelity, PTSD, anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, OCD and addictions. I have an integrative therapeutic approach that includes Client Centered, Solution Focused, Emotionally Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with high conflict issues.

You sit on your bed, heart pounding and face flushed. You’re still reeling from the fight you just had with your wife. It seems like these arguments are becoming an everyday occurrence. You ignored the problem for as long as possible before reaching out to those around you. But friends, family, therapists, and even your pastor have been no help. You’ve always relied on your faith to navigate challenges, but it’s not working this time. You’re ashamed that you’re struggling in this way and feel like you should be doing better as Christians. You both love each other and want this marriage to work again, but it feels so hopeless.

There are many circumstances in life that can be challenging and confusing and frankly, downright painful. Life transitions can be especially perplexing. My goal as a counselor is to come alongside you as my client, to help you understand yourself and explore what is holding you back. I want you to realize the power you have available to you to make positive changes that will bring health to you as an individual and to your relationships.

With over 19 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services, my current practice strongly emphasizes providing therapeutic interventions for children with behavioral and emotional challenges, while also welcoming the opportunity to work with families, individuals and couples needing counseling services. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience in many elements of the mental health field. Some of those include clinical intake, general counseling, marital counseling, crisis intervention, crisis management, facilitating psychoeducational groups, and child behavior management.

"I feel a true heart calling to work with those who are hurting and in need. I believe that we are created to fellowship with the Lord and called to experience a life of joy through a personal and growing relationship with Him. I believe a person's heart is their well spring of life, and true change comes for a person when their heart is changed."

Jared Wilke, Psy.D., is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. He is currently practicing at Family Counseling Center, which has served the North County community in outpatient counseling for over 25 years. Dr. Wilke enjoys working with teenagers and young adults, their families, as well individuals and people seeking marital therapy. **Please note that currently for residents of Texas, I am only able to do appointments by video/phone. These options are also available for residents of California if needed or requested.

Bilingual in Spanish - Salvador Luna, Jr., LCSW has over 14 years of experience working with individuals and families. He has an undergraduate degree in Public Administration and Master of Social Work from Stephen F. Austin State University. Some of the conditions that he treats are depression, anxiety, ptsd, anger management, marital conflict, parent-child conflict, oppositional children, and stress management.

Today our complicated and fast-paced lives are full of pressures that challenge us in countless ways. "How can I find happiness in my marriage?", "How do I cope with...?", and "Why do I feel so out of control?" are some of the questions I hear from clients seeking to understand their life journey and questioning what they can do to reach their true potential - individually, as a couple, or as a family. Soul searching is rarely an easy path to take, yet wanting to achieve an emotionally healthy life is usually the motivator which begins the process.