Existential Therapists in Hamilton, TX

Has becoming a parent been more challenging than you expected? Are you struggling to feel connected to your partner or to your baby? Are you feeling unsupported, exhausted, fearful, or sad when you thought you would be feeling elated? Are you questioning whether your experience is normal and wondering if things could be better? Now more than ever, moms and parents are feeling the pressure to be "perfect" without the support they really need to thrive. You can and should be doing more than just surviving parenthood.

You’ve been working hard at focusing on your goals and becoming a more authentic version of yourself, but lately you find yourself unsure how to move forward in aligning your actions with your values. You’re seeking someone who can help you become more confident and help you resolve inner conflicts to overcome the obstacles you're currently facing. I provide a non-judgmental and authentic space for you to face your challenges head-on while learning to heal to become your best self. We will uncover your strengths and boost self-esteem by using motivational interviewing as a way to help you understand what matters to you most in life.

My clients typically fall into three categories: 1) individuals with existential angst, questioning their trajectory in relationships, careers, and/or life; 2) individuals suffering from a myriad of compulsive behaviors/addictions; and 3) couples experiencing communication difficulties, misaligned values, discordant desires, or desiring archetypal reconstructions. My work emphasizes identifying & isolating troubling emotions that lead to negative thinking and behaving, and learning to think & act according to reason. I am offering in-person sessions and teletherapy.

On any given day, we face countless stressors and challenges. We may begin to see the world as burdensome, puzzling, and just too heavy to bare. “Life on life’s terms” can be a daunting and overwhelming prospect, even for the strongest among us. We live in a world that is increasingly demanding. More and more, people feel isolated and disconnected. We can become anxious, fearful, lonely, and angry. The good news? People CAN and DO change. They overcome. I've worked with countless people who have made positive change and had positive outcomes.

When we encounter loss, trauma, or conflict, we often gain new perspectives about what is working well in our lives, what we would like to change, and how we can deepen our understanding of how to find the life we desire. I'm here to help foster this growth with your collaboration.

I work with teens, individuals & families to help them find balance, movement, change & freedom in their lives. With several years of experience and extensive training, I can help people with a variety of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, life issues, & more. I look forward to partnering with you in your counseling needs and goals.

Hello everyone, I'm Azadeh, also known as Azi. With nearly a decade of experience as a psychotherapist, I've worked with clients of diverse ages and backgrounds. My focus is on assisting individuals dealing with anxiety and depression, guiding them to discover their inner strength for a happier self. Certified as a trauma and anxiety clinician (CCTP and CCATP), I draw inspiration from quotes like Mary Oliver's "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" and “Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is the only moment.” Thich Nhat Hahn.

I'm a native of Chicago and grew up in the heart of the Midwest. I have lived and worked in Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. I have been active working as a middle and high school counselor, a therapist for Integral Care of Austin, and more recently in private practice.

My expertise lies in treating mood disorders such as depression, bipolar and anxiety as well as trauma, relationship issues, and issues around sex, sexuality, and sexual health. Sex positive, kink friendly, LGBTQIA+

Meet Marissa Paape, LPC-A, with a Master’s from West Texas A&M. She views counseling as a collaborative journey, fostering trust with clients. She places a high value on honesty and openness, recognizing their pivotal role in enhancing the efficacy of therapy. Marissa emphasizes purposeful action, aiding clients in goal-setting and attainment. She is dedicated to assisting clients in defining and achieving their goals, ensuring tangible and desired outcomes. Throughout this collaborative process, Marissa provides steadfast encouragement, support, as well as clarity and guidance as needed.

I offer therapy to Individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, spirituality, grief, and loss issues. Additionally, I provide therapy to couples who are navigating relationship issues, co-parenting, or seeking pre-marital counseling. I specialize in working with families on issues arising from acculturation that may be causing a rift between the parents and teenage or adult kids because of contrasting religious and family values and Western culture. I use hypnotherapy to do past life regressions to unlock the roots of your current struggles by exploring past lives and finding healing.

A trauma-focused, relational Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in depth and existential traditions. I work together with clients to create and reach goals and commit to them inquisitively. We will employ myriad methods, including visual, expressive, and somatic modalities to enhance coping skills, make meaning, and foster change- all with a gentle, open approach. I work well with persons undergoing stress, anxiety, depression, existential concerns, and unease. We will together build a compassionate and curious container to undertake this work. It is an honor to work with you to reveal a more vibrant, resilient self.

I am passionate about working with those struggling with substance use disorders and addictions and the LGBTQ+ communities. I strive to create a collaborative therapeutic space where you have the freedom to explore and challenge every part of yourself, free from criticism or condemnation. Whether you are at an impasse in life, experiencing difficult emotions, or repeating destructive patterns of behavior, I would be honored to sit with you and work progressively toward change and betterment. I work with teens ages 15 through adults experiencing depression, anxiety, shame, anger, guilt, transitions, sexuality, and gender concerns.

As humans, we are familiar with how unpredictable and unkind life can be. As scary as change can be, feeling stuck in the same place is too. Perhaps you are overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, or you find yourself judging your emotions. I will meet you where you are with acceptance. I help clients identify and process their emotions so they are able to be present, discover personal freedom, and heal. Together, we will combine the body and mind to understand your emotional experience and implement meaningful and authentic change. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you in a non judgmental space!

Hello my name is Brooke 'Brooklyn' Gordon, I am a licensed therapist who is passionate about being a catalyst of healing, change, and radical advocacy in the lives of others. My values are rooted in the truth that we heal in community. Through ethical practice and striving to reach the highest competency I desire to leave an undeniable legacy in the field of Mental Health and Counseling. It would be my joy to journey through your healing process with you. I work from an existential lens coupled with a solution focused approach.I specialize in trauma, grief, and loss; relationship and family dynamics. I am trained in EMDR and TF-CBT.

You're wondering what's next...or maybe wondering why you keep engaging in the same patterns that continue to keep you out of connection... I believe in Relationships. Authenticity. Connection. Culturally-Responsive Care. I believe that humans flourish, heal, and grow within relationship and that primary suffering occurs from social isolation and chronic disconnection. Together we will examine those patterns, address them, so that you can be a better version of yourself to live better, but also to engage in more zestful relationships.

My name is James Hunter MS, LPC, LCDC: I am 53 years old and I have over 24 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas and I am also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I have worked in various levels of care from intensive inpatient, supported residential, and outpatient treating a wide range of mental health symptoms and behaviors. I Specialize in Cognitive & Behavioral Psychotherapy, Mental Health/Wellness Counseling, and Substance Use Disorders/Addictive related behaviors & disorders counseling, and other modalities modified to your needs.

Deep breath. Are you ready to try something different? Struggling in a relationship? Challenged by a major transition? Burdened by anxiety? Derailed by depression? Craving a career pivot? Devastated by a loss? Or, do you have a desire to spark your creativity or follow your heart? I've been there too. Whether you aspire to learn, heal, or grow, I can offer a safe, comforting place along with gentle guidance using what I have learned from my own life lessons and experiences to help you pause, reflect, and engage your strengths, wisdom, and deep-rooted resilience in the pursuit of positive change, inner peace, and passionate living.

Therapy is a space for exploring problems in relation to personal history, relationships, and social, cultural, and environmental contexts. Together, we can develop insight about things that can be changed and skills to cope with things that cannot. I hope to become your partner in discovering meaning in daily life and your personal answers to life's existential uncertainties. I believe the most important ingredient in therapy is a relationship based on respect, authenticity, empathy, and humor. I appreciate every person's unique identity, culture, and experiences, and I hope to realize the distinct value of your perspective.