Family Therapy in Luling, TX

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Cassandra Epperson-Jones
LPC Intern, MAMFC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Luling, TX 78648  (Online Only)
I am integrative in nature, using techniques from Narrative theory, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Structural Family Therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies to help you create goals that are as unique as you.
I believe in the power of story. What we tell ourselves about our lives, our families, and our environment impacts who we are. I seek to provide a safe, therapeutic space for you to examine your story. What is working, what isn’t, where do you want to be? I know that it can be scary to open our lives and take steps to change the narrative. You are the expert on you. My role is to listen without judgement, hold space for you to explore, and empower you to make the changes that you want to see in your life.
I am integrative in nature, using techniques from Narrative theory, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Structural Family Therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies to help you create goals that are as unique as you.
I believe in the power of story. What we tell ourselves about our lives, our families, and our environment impacts who we are. I seek to provide a safe, therapeutic space for you to examine your story. What is working, what isn’t, where do you want to be? I know that it can be scary to open our lives and take steps to change the narrative. You are the expert on you. My role is to listen without judgement, hold space for you to explore, and empower you to make the changes that you want to see in your life.
(512) 706-9238 View (512) 706-9238

Online Therapists

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Cathy Lazo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78253  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have a sincere appreciation, respect, and concern for others. You should be provided every opportunity to succeed and thrive in life empowered with skills to manage daily challenges. Life's dynamics and the interpretation of life's events are unique to each individual, couple, or family. Make your healing, desired changes, and goals a priority. We can travel this journey together.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have a sincere appreciation, respect, and concern for others. You should be provided every opportunity to succeed and thrive in life empowered with skills to manage daily challenges. Life's dynamics and the interpretation of life's events are unique to each individual, couple, or family. Make your healing, desired changes, and goals a priority. We can travel this journey together.
(210) 338-8861 View (210) 338-8861
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Karyn Smiley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78212
I am Karyn Smiley a licensed marriage and family therapist. I enjoy working with couples but also work with individuals. I believe in the strength of the family to help each other. I have worked with clients that have depression, schizophrenia and bipolar for many years. I also enjoy working with couples and families. Teenagers are special to me as well because they face special challenges. I believe in the strength of the family to help loved ones and also enjoy working with family members to know what everyone can do to help make every member of the family successful.
I am Karyn Smiley a licensed marriage and family therapist. I enjoy working with couples but also work with individuals. I believe in the strength of the family to help each other. I have worked with clients that have depression, schizophrenia and bipolar for many years. I also enjoy working with couples and families. Teenagers are special to me as well because they face special challenges. I believe in the strength of the family to help loved ones and also enjoy working with family members to know what everyone can do to help make every member of the family successful.
(281) 595-1651 View (281) 595-1651
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Sara C Riesner
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78749
Immediate Availability- Successful therapy depends on the therapist's ability to connect with the client, understand their goals, adapt to their needs, and cultivate a safe, secure space in which to foster emotional awareness and personal growth. I strive to tailor every aspect of my integrative therapeutic approach to provide the individual, couple, or family with an experience that fully embraces these principles.
Immediate Availability- Successful therapy depends on the therapist's ability to connect with the client, understand their goals, adapt to their needs, and cultivate a safe, secure space in which to foster emotional awareness and personal growth. I strive to tailor every aspect of my integrative therapeutic approach to provide the individual, couple, or family with an experience that fully embraces these principles.
(512) 548-4526 View (512) 548-4526
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Cari Varela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228
Hi, I am Cari Varela, MS LPC-S, LSOTP, and I have been providing therapeutic services since 2007. I have provided individual, family, and group services for adults and children throughout my career. I have provided counseling for treatment concerns such as Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Borderline Personality, Codependency, and Coping Skills. In addition, I use a mix of CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Clinical Supervision, and Licensed, Humanistic, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that I enjoy helping others, and I think it's fantastic to see people grow.
Hi, I am Cari Varela, MS LPC-S, LSOTP, and I have been providing therapeutic services since 2007. I have provided individual, family, and group services for adults and children throughout my career. I have provided counseling for treatment concerns such as Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Borderline Personality, Codependency, and Coping Skills. In addition, I use a mix of CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Clinical Supervision, and Licensed, Humanistic, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that I enjoy helping others, and I think it's fantastic to see people grow.
(210) 625-7513 View (210) 625-7513
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Tita Machado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
I incorporate holistic psychotherapy approaches with a trauma-informed lens, infusing knowledge from other modalities such as Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma.
My counseling approach centers on my belief in the radical power of connection and the miracle of human potential. I've witnessed transformations that occur when embodying a heart-centered connection with my clients. In session, I will reflect your inner experience with skill, curiosity, and compassion and we'll shine a light on any shadows ready to be witnessed on the path to your authentic self. Your experience will be honored every step of the way as we lean into you and all of your parts. Through the embodiment of experience and self-awareness we will embark on your healing journey to a place of self-love and acceptance.
I incorporate holistic psychotherapy approaches with a trauma-informed lens, infusing knowledge from other modalities such as Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma.
My counseling approach centers on my belief in the radical power of connection and the miracle of human potential. I've witnessed transformations that occur when embodying a heart-centered connection with my clients. In session, I will reflect your inner experience with skill, curiosity, and compassion and we'll shine a light on any shadows ready to be witnessed on the path to your authentic self. Your experience will be honored every step of the way as we lean into you and all of your parts. Through the embodiment of experience and self-awareness we will embark on your healing journey to a place of self-love and acceptance.
(512) 648-4506 View (512) 648-4506
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Janet Mueller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brenham, TX 77833
I love helping parents change their family dynamics!.
NOTE: My goal is to help clients identify and more successfully manage challenges that interfere with their daily quality of life. Together we build new habits and thought processes that create balance, direction and hope. I partner with my clients as we assess issues, set goals and work together to achieve change. In addition, I have specialized training in trauma utilizing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.)
I love helping parents change their family dynamics!.
NOTE: My goal is to help clients identify and more successfully manage challenges that interfere with their daily quality of life. Together we build new habits and thought processes that create balance, direction and hope. I partner with my clients as we assess issues, set goals and work together to achieve change. In addition, I have specialized training in trauma utilizing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.)
(281) 853-8198 View (281) 853-8198
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Stephanie Zimmermann @Eco-Health Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Waitlist for new clients
The ideal client is one who participates in therapy with a strong desire to learn, create personal and interpersonal growth. One shows courage by reaching out for help and acknowledging their imperfections as true strength. They may be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, behavior issues, parenting, family and relationship issues, or simply wishing to understand their own process better. Therapy is a process which must enlist mutual trust and respect of the client and therapist in order to create a refreshed perspective to heal old wounds and patterns.
The ideal client is one who participates in therapy with a strong desire to learn, create personal and interpersonal growth. One shows courage by reaching out for help and acknowledging their imperfections as true strength. They may be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, behavior issues, parenting, family and relationship issues, or simply wishing to understand their own process better. Therapy is a process which must enlist mutual trust and respect of the client and therapist in order to create a refreshed perspective to heal old wounds and patterns.
(737) 777-9913 View (737) 777-9913
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Fit Therapy of Texas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78254
Previous experience includes group, adolescent, and family therapy, stress management, addiction & recovery therapy, and much more.
I am so happy that you’re looking into making your mental and emotional health a priority. Reading this shows a commitment to yourself to seek positive change in one or multiple facets of your life. I use my clinical skills to provide person-centered, holistic treatment to meet people where there are at & accomplish their goals. Everyone has the capacity for change and finding personal, sustainable ways to do so is the key to success. Previous experience includes group, adolescent, and family therapy, stress management, addiction & recovery therapy, and much more.
Previous experience includes group, adolescent, and family therapy, stress management, addiction & recovery therapy, and much more.
I am so happy that you’re looking into making your mental and emotional health a priority. Reading this shows a commitment to yourself to seek positive change in one or multiple facets of your life. I use my clinical skills to provide person-centered, holistic treatment to meet people where there are at & accomplish their goals. Everyone has the capacity for change and finding personal, sustainable ways to do so is the key to success. Previous experience includes group, adolescent, and family therapy, stress management, addiction & recovery therapy, and much more.
(210) 864-7537 View (210) 864-7537
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Catherine Klingler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, C-DBT, CCTP-I
Verified Verified
Belton, TX 76513
I work with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, childhood sexual trauma, military trauma, relationship issues, self-harming behaviors, and increase family communication in a judgement free environment.
I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic alliance and provide a stong client centered approach and meet clients where they are in life. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, and Trauma Informed approach that fosters healing, growth, and change from within.
I work with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, childhood sexual trauma, military trauma, relationship issues, self-harming behaviors, and increase family communication in a judgement free environment.
I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic alliance and provide a stong client centered approach and meet clients where they are in life. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, and Trauma Informed approach that fosters healing, growth, and change from within.
(254) 252-3633 View (254) 252-3633
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Yvonne Briones Elias
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78230
I am a clinical psychologist with experience over twenty plus years providing family, couples, and individual counseling, play therapy, psychological assessment, and bilingual (English/Spanish) services to a client base spanning from young children to adolescents and adults. My extensive experience as a clinician and diagnostician includes working with ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety based problems, depression, relational concerns, sports related concerns, and anger management, contributing to my approach to counseling grounded in the premise that the therapeutic relationship is essential in gaining meaning and resolving the conflicts that arise within our human experience.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience over twenty plus years providing family, couples, and individual counseling, play therapy, psychological assessment, and bilingual (English/Spanish) services to a client base spanning from young children to adolescents and adults. My extensive experience as a clinician and diagnostician includes working with ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety based problems, depression, relational concerns, sports related concerns, and anger management, contributing to my approach to counseling grounded in the premise that the therapeutic relationship is essential in gaining meaning and resolving the conflicts that arise within our human experience.
(210) 598-5195 View (210) 598-5195
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Cody McCain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78212
In my practice I see clients of all ages, for therapy and testing/evaluations. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse/dependence, behavior disorders and family systems issues. Most of my clients present with a combination of symptoms. I tailor treatment to the specific needs of the client and use research proven techniques to meet the needs of the individual, or family, in a collaborative setting. I teach healthy coping skills to address a wide range of symptoms.
In my practice I see clients of all ages, for therapy and testing/evaluations. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse/dependence, behavior disorders and family systems issues. Most of my clients present with a combination of symptoms. I tailor treatment to the specific needs of the client and use research proven techniques to meet the needs of the individual, or family, in a collaborative setting. I teach healthy coping skills to address a wide range of symptoms.
(979) 500-2882 View (979) 500-2882
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Jason Carlettini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bulverde, TX 78163
It is an honor to journey with another person, couple, or family as they navigate through the hurts, confusion, obstacles, and pain we experience in life.
Life is too difficult of a journey to navigate alone. We all need trusted people to help us navigate the ups, the downs, and the winding road we travel in life. I believe that while on your journey through life, having an available, trusted guide to come alongside you, to point you toward truth, to listen with compassion, and to empower you to live the most full and free version of life that you were meant to live is vital. I love having the opportunity to come alongside people who are struggling with life or relationships and help them discover the hope and healing that is available to them.
It is an honor to journey with another person, couple, or family as they navigate through the hurts, confusion, obstacles, and pain we experience in life.
Life is too difficult of a journey to navigate alone. We all need trusted people to help us navigate the ups, the downs, and the winding road we travel in life. I believe that while on your journey through life, having an available, trusted guide to come alongside you, to point you toward truth, to listen with compassion, and to empower you to live the most full and free version of life that you were meant to live is vital. I love having the opportunity to come alongside people who are struggling with life or relationships and help them discover the hope and healing that is available to them.
(830) 410-8887 View (830) 410-8887
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Terro Landry Therapy Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Our goal is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance in their lives, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through any struggle with which they are confronted. We specialize in, individuals 13 and up, couples, LGBTQ+. We treat for depression, anxiety, crisis, trauma, family conflict, couples conflict, relationship/communication issues, anger, life stressors and transitional problems. We are transparent and direct, and use humor, at times for levity. We use creativity in our approach and offer a space for openness.
Our goal is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance in their lives, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through any struggle with which they are confronted. We specialize in, individuals 13 and up, couples, LGBTQ+. We treat for depression, anxiety, crisis, trauma, family conflict, couples conflict, relationship/communication issues, anger, life stressors and transitional problems. We are transparent and direct, and use humor, at times for levity. We use creativity in our approach and offer a space for openness.
(737) 234-8390 View (737) 234-8390
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Jasmine Jenkins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704  (Online Only)
Outside of psychology and social justice, I love God, loud laughter, international travel, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.
Hi! I’m Dr. Jasmine Jenkins, but my clients usually call me Jasmine, Doc, or Dr. J. I am a multiculturally focused licensed psychologist and the founder of Rejuvenate! I specialize in group treatment for people of color who want to heal, learn new skills, and build a life of wellness. In individual therapy, I work with people who: 1) “just need a person/professional to talk to,” 2) Desire help with mild mental health symptoms, 3) Struggle with emotion regulation and/or want to find a reason to stay alive. → these individuals usually benefit from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Outside of psychology and social justice, I love God, loud laughter, international travel, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.
Hi! I’m Dr. Jasmine Jenkins, but my clients usually call me Jasmine, Doc, or Dr. J. I am a multiculturally focused licensed psychologist and the founder of Rejuvenate! I specialize in group treatment for people of color who want to heal, learn new skills, and build a life of wellness. In individual therapy, I work with people who: 1) “just need a person/professional to talk to,” 2) Desire help with mild mental health symptoms, 3) Struggle with emotion regulation and/or want to find a reason to stay alive. → these individuals usually benefit from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
(512) 607-7894 View (512) 607-7894
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Nisa Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
Nisa has been working in the mental health field with children and adults for 15 years and believes that it is her calling in life, striving to make the counseling experience positive, enriching, and successful. Nisa has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities that have experienced family dysfunction, trauma, abuse, sudden loss, and high anxiety. Nisa can provide the reassurance that counseling will be a significant help for you overall. Nisa believes in educating clients with skills that will assist them in their daily routines.
Nisa has been working in the mental health field with children and adults for 15 years and believes that it is her calling in life, striving to make the counseling experience positive, enriching, and successful. Nisa has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities that have experienced family dysfunction, trauma, abuse, sudden loss, and high anxiety. Nisa can provide the reassurance that counseling will be a significant help for you overall. Nisa believes in educating clients with skills that will assist them in their daily routines.
(210) 942-7701 View (210) 942-7701
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Anne Byrd-Garofalo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I draw from a multitude of therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral, Jungian, solution-focused, family systems, and work in a collaborative model.
I am warm, direct and non-pathologizing, helping clients seek practical solutions in the present to deal with challenging problems. My focus is to seek the deeper meaning inherent in problems using humor and honesty. I have strong belief in the strength of human beings and their ability to change and heal. The majority of my clients complete their work in ten sessions. For persons with more complex histories, e.g., trauma, we will work until we are done.
I draw from a multitude of therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral, Jungian, solution-focused, family systems, and work in a collaborative model.
I am warm, direct and non-pathologizing, helping clients seek practical solutions in the present to deal with challenging problems. My focus is to seek the deeper meaning inherent in problems using humor and honesty. I have strong belief in the strength of human beings and their ability to change and heal. The majority of my clients complete their work in ten sessions. For persons with more complex histories, e.g., trauma, we will work until we are done.
(737) 204-5782 View (737) 204-5782
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Brittani Hailey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78244  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Brittani Hailey. I have been working as a counselor for several years within individual and group counseling experiences (with various ages), college setting areas, couple counseling, family therapy, and substance abuse treatment centers.
Hello! My name is Brittani Hailey. I have been working as a counselor for several years within individual and group counseling experiences (with various ages), college setting areas, couple counseling, family therapy, and substance abuse treatment centers.
(210) 899-6233 View (210) 899-6233
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Anita Lane, Core Breakthrough Coaching
CPC, BS
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
STUCK or STRUGGLING with: *disempowering relationships *unsupportive family *unfulfilling work *poor boundaries *low self worth *poor self care *lacking motivation *stress *anxiety *procrastination *or communication challenges? Are you frustrated with making slow, minimal progress in resolving your challenge? If so, then consider Coaching! Coaching is success and results-oriented. My practice is based on working with the part of your mind that creates immediate, lasting change and fulfillment. So, we uncover and change your core limiting beliefs, which changes your thoughts and feelings, which can change your life!
STUCK or STRUGGLING with: *disempowering relationships *unsupportive family *unfulfilling work *poor boundaries *low self worth *poor self care *lacking motivation *stress *anxiety *procrastination *or communication challenges? Are you frustrated with making slow, minimal progress in resolving your challenge? If so, then consider Coaching! Coaching is success and results-oriented. My practice is based on working with the part of your mind that creates immediate, lasting change and fulfillment. So, we uncover and change your core limiting beliefs, which changes your thoughts and feelings, which can change your life!
(512) 843-8242 View (512) 843-8242
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Kimberly Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Helotes, TX 78023  (Online Only)
I have also spent many hours working with adult and teen clients struggling with parenting/family issues, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar, anger management, and more!.
I recognize that you are the expert on you. My desire is to work collaboratively with you to enable you to reach your identified goals. If you are worried you can't afford counseling, please discuss your concerns with me. I will work with you as much as possible!
I have also spent many hours working with adult and teen clients struggling with parenting/family issues, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar, anger management, and more!.
I recognize that you are the expert on you. My desire is to work collaboratively with you to enable you to reach your identified goals. If you are worried you can't afford counseling, please discuss your concerns with me. I will work with you as much as possible!
(325) 240-5605 View (325) 240-5605

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.