Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Orange, TX

In my practice, I don't assume that I have all the answers. I collaborate with you, the client, in a caring, respectful manner to identify personal strengths, areas for improvement and a plan to get there. I view life challenges as "keys to learning" on your life journey. I help others to understand that there is "HOPE" and that effective communication skills, increased personal insight, coping/goal-setting skills are tools you can use to dramatically improve your life and the lives of those around you. Psychotherapy is my passion and I want to help you grow and lead a successful life.

My primary goal in entering the field of mental health over 21 years ago was to assist others in enduring and ultimately healing from the emotional injuries that are often a natural part of living in a complicated world. As I have grown professionally and personally, this basic goal has turned into a firm commitment to provide a safe, nurturing environment for persons of all ages, genders, and ethnicities to speak freely and feel understood. Exploring destructive behavioral patterns, unsatisfying relationships, worrisome thoughts, and other problematic aspects of life can be a rewarding and productive experience.

I know it can be a difficult decision to seek therapy. I am committed to providing compassionate and non-judgmental support by providing a safe space for clients to open up. I work with adults struggling with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, trauma, severe mental illness, and ADHD. I believe that it is important to feel heard, understood, and safe while working together. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. I have experience in working with police, EMS, grief/bereavement, life stage transitions, career issues, and suicidal ideation.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, who is compassionate and supportive in helping you overcome life challenges. I am a big believer in your ability to persevere and overcome life's challenges and sit with you as an interactive listener, source of support and also a challenger of thoughts. I strongly believe in trauma-informed care and my specialties are in trauma, grief, cultural issues and adjustments, amongst other presenting issues. You, your situation, and your life are very important and I want you to feel that way in your session.

Stephanie is a National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. She is experienced in working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and domestic abuse/trauma survivors treating stress, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm/suicidal ideation, childhood trauma, PTSD, adjustment/conduct disorder, self-esteem, intimacy, career guidance, relationship issues, ADHD, grief, and LGBTQ related challenges.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients who live in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Texas. I graduated with Master's of Science in Counseling Psychology in 2014, and have 10 years of experience working with people from all walks of life. Most commonly, I have worked with clients struggling with: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, and adjustments to life changes.

I believe that behavior is affected by age, race, class, family, relationships, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, disability status, and that people sometimes need help to reach a state of psychological well-being. Being culturally competent gives me ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. My approach helps my clients achieve insights, develop strategies and provide tools that can be used immediately to improve your quality of life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in counseling for individuals, couples, families and children. I am also certified as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist by the Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents and have over nine years experience in counseling trauma and abuse victims of all ages, including adults. I have clinical experience as well with depression, traumatic grief and parenting issues. I am also certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy. With compassion, I work with each individual to help them build on their personal strengths so we can attain healing and personal growth.

Dr. Waggoner has a passion for working with individuals and couples who struggle with trauma, crisis, suicidal ideation, self-harm, abuse (physical, emotional, mental, sexual, spiritual), and complex trauma. She also works with the grief, loss, depression, and anxiety that stems from these issues.

Life can be messy, overwhelming, and painful at times. With that in mind, my focus is to provide you with practical tools to manage life's hard knocks. We will establish goals, dig into your history and circumstances, and figure out what strategies work for you.