Therapists in Waco, TX
Catherine (Cat) Tillinghast
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76701 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new online clients only. Hello! You can call me Cat. I work with ages 10+ and specialize in bipolar disorder, major depression, and addiction. I am a compassionate and fun-loving therapist who welcomes everyone regardless of gender, race, identity, beliefs, or sexual orientation. This journey is about YOU and that is who I am here for. My passion lies in building meaningful and lasting therapeutic relationships with my clients. I take a humanistic and person-centered approach to treatment, focusing on you, your journey, your goals, and how to get there. (Don’t worry – we will figure that out together!)
Currently accepting new online clients only. Hello! You can call me Cat. I work with ages 10+ and specialize in bipolar disorder, major depression, and addiction. I am a compassionate and fun-loving therapist who welcomes everyone regardless of gender, race, identity, beliefs, or sexual orientation. This journey is about YOU and that is who I am here for. My passion lies in building meaningful and lasting therapeutic relationships with my clients. I take a humanistic and person-centered approach to treatment, focusing on you, your journey, your goals, and how to get there. (Don’t worry – we will figure that out together!)
Aleksandra Bessent
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, ECFMG-, cert, MD, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76707
I specialize in serving individuals experiencing OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, grief, infidelity and more.
Are you trying to cope with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, trauma triggers, sadness or anger? Would you like to improve your relationships with partner/spouse/family? Are you struggling to recover from childhood trauma or narcissistic abuse, adjust to major life changes, such as acute or chronic disease, divorce, death of a loved person, career transition? There are times in life when we need professional help to feel better and live a more fulfilling life. I am here to help you to deal with distress, grief, sense of despair, get your symptoms under control, heal from trauma and experience happiness.
I specialize in serving individuals experiencing OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, grief, infidelity and more.
Are you trying to cope with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, trauma triggers, sadness or anger? Would you like to improve your relationships with partner/spouse/family? Are you struggling to recover from childhood trauma or narcissistic abuse, adjust to major life changes, such as acute or chronic disease, divorce, death of a loved person, career transition? There are times in life when we need professional help to feel better and live a more fulfilling life. I am here to help you to deal with distress, grief, sense of despair, get your symptoms under control, heal from trauma and experience happiness.
Hello Online Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710 (Online Only)
I have a genuine love for people. I believe in helping people to find their voice, while empowering them to see the strengths they already have. I specialize with the LGBTQ community, and I advocate for transgender and non-binary people, domestic/sexual violence, depression, anxiety, self-harm, hoarding, bipolar, personality disorders, autism, and depression.
I have a genuine love for people. I believe in helping people to find their voice, while empowering them to see the strengths they already have. I specialize with the LGBTQ community, and I advocate for transgender and non-binary people, domestic/sexual violence, depression, anxiety, self-harm, hoarding, bipolar, personality disorders, autism, and depression.
Get Out Of Your Head Therapy Texas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Tabitha decided to go into social work and counseling because she wanted to help people learn how to become the best versions of themselves. Tabitha has experience and passion working with individuals who are adjusting to major life changes such as birth of a child, becoming an empty nester, job changes, changes in marital status, etc. She has experience with helping clients learn to cope and thrive with mood disorders including anxiety, depression, and bi-polar diagnoses. Tabitha also works with patients experiencing disordered eating as well as adults and teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Tabitha decided to go into social work and counseling because she wanted to help people learn how to become the best versions of themselves. Tabitha has experience and passion working with individuals who are adjusting to major life changes such as birth of a child, becoming an empty nester, job changes, changes in marital status, etc. She has experience with helping clients learn to cope and thrive with mood disorders including anxiety, depression, and bi-polar diagnoses. Tabitha also works with patients experiencing disordered eating as well as adults and teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Lindsay Hayes Langley
LPC Associate, MEd
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76701
As a professional counselor, whether connecting virtually or in person, my foremost priority is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I strive to foster a collaborative relationship built on trust, empathy, and mutual respect, recognizing that the therapeutic journey is a partnership between myself and my clients. I am passionate about helping clients navigate life's challenges, overcome obstacles, and discover their strengths and resilience. The clientele I have the most experience with are women and adolescences ages 13-18.
As a professional counselor, whether connecting virtually or in person, my foremost priority is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I strive to foster a collaborative relationship built on trust, empathy, and mutual respect, recognizing that the therapeutic journey is a partnership between myself and my clients. I am passionate about helping clients navigate life's challenges, overcome obstacles, and discover their strengths and resilience. The clientele I have the most experience with are women and adolescences ages 13-18.
Meridith Moffatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
Meridith is a Licensed Professional Counselor and specializes in child and adolescent mental health, sexual assault, trauma, anxiety, self-harm, suicide prevention and intervention, and identity and gender issues. She is internationally published in collegiate and at-risk adolescent mental health. In addition to her international publications she has published research in gender and identity development, suicide intervention and at-risk adolescent positive psychology development.
Meridith is a Licensed Professional Counselor and specializes in child and adolescent mental health, sexual assault, trauma, anxiety, self-harm, suicide prevention and intervention, and identity and gender issues. She is internationally published in collegiate and at-risk adolescent mental health. In addition to her international publications she has published research in gender and identity development, suicide intervention and at-risk adolescent positive psychology development.
The Center in Waco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76708
The Center provides comprehensive and compassionate mental health care for individuals of all ages. Our team in Waco specializes in working with children, teens, and adults, and we are dedicated to helping our clients improve their overall well-being. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health issues, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Our evidence-based therapy approaches are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals, and we offer a safe and supportive environment to help you find your way through the difficulties that life may bring.
The Center provides comprehensive and compassionate mental health care for individuals of all ages. Our team in Waco specializes in working with children, teens, and adults, and we are dedicated to helping our clients improve their overall well-being. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health issues, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Our evidence-based therapy approaches are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals, and we offer a safe and supportive environment to help you find your way through the difficulties that life may bring.
Whitney Newsome
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76701
Whitney Newsome is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2017. Whitney has 11 years of various experience from prison systems, community outreach programs, complex disorders, and a desire to end the mental health stigma. Life can be odd and often we find ourselves in places that we thought we would never be. Whitney has been in her own personal therapy since she was 16 years old, same therapist along the way. She is unsure where she would be had she not taken the chance to become vulnerable. Meeting the client where they are at is the most important aspect of sustaining a therapeutic relationship.
Whitney Newsome is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2017. Whitney has 11 years of various experience from prison systems, community outreach programs, complex disorders, and a desire to end the mental health stigma. Life can be odd and often we find ourselves in places that we thought we would never be. Whitney has been in her own personal therapy since she was 16 years old, same therapist along the way. She is unsure where she would be had she not taken the chance to become vulnerable. Meeting the client where they are at is the most important aspect of sustaining a therapeutic relationship.
Sierra J Eary
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76708
I aim to assist clients in improving symptoms related to anxiety disorders, depression, suicidal ideations, grief, family and relationship issues, personality disorders, career concerns, school concerns, fear of death and dying in elderly clients, stress management relating to school, trauma history, domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex education. My goal is to develop a treatment plan for the client to reach their goals to improve their interpersonal relationships, self-love, emotional language, communication skills, and more.
I aim to assist clients in improving symptoms related to anxiety disorders, depression, suicidal ideations, grief, family and relationship issues, personality disorders, career concerns, school concerns, fear of death and dying in elderly clients, stress management relating to school, trauma history, domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex education. My goal is to develop a treatment plan for the client to reach their goals to improve their interpersonal relationships, self-love, emotional language, communication skills, and more.
Casey Benac
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76701
If you find yourself in a difficult place, let me be the first to say, you are not alone. We all have times in our lives when we need a voice of hope, a listening ear, and eyes to see beyond our current circumstances. Making the decision to seek support can be a humbling, yet extremely gratifying experience. What I hope to offer is a unique space where you can be yourself, learn about yourself, and more fully live into your true identity.
If you find yourself in a difficult place, let me be the first to say, you are not alone. We all have times in our lives when we need a voice of hope, a listening ear, and eyes to see beyond our current circumstances. Making the decision to seek support can be a humbling, yet extremely gratifying experience. What I hope to offer is a unique space where you can be yourself, learn about yourself, and more fully live into your true identity.
Matei Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
As Soren Kierkegaard says, “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.” I have years of training in forensic psychology and counseling techniques dealing with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and marriage and family counseling. My specialization includes group therapy in areas of intimacy and addiction. I am specialized in dealing with moderate and more serious mental health issues especially anxiety, impulsivity, and depression.
As Soren Kierkegaard says, “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.” I have years of training in forensic psychology and counseling techniques dealing with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and marriage and family counseling. My specialization includes group therapy in areas of intimacy and addiction. I am specialized in dealing with moderate and more serious mental health issues especially anxiety, impulsivity, and depression.
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Ellie Mental Health-Waco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
Ellie Mental Health of Waco offers both fully licensed and master's level skilled clinicians with varied knowledge and experience. We offer client-centered individualized therapy based on client, couple and or family's unique needs. We provide a safe, and non-judgmental environment.
Ellie Mental Health of Waco offers both fully licensed and master's level skilled clinicians with varied knowledge and experience. We offer client-centered individualized therapy based on client, couple and or family's unique needs. We provide a safe, and non-judgmental environment.
Kayla Houck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
Hi! My name is Kayla (she/her/hers) and I am currently a LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work) in the process of completing my clinical license in the spring of 2024. My therapy approach is person-centered, holistic, strengths-based, and collaborative. I utilize a number of modalities in my work with clients such as CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused, Creative Arts Therapy, and Somatic/Mindfulness Therapies. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for all individuals seeking help for their mental health.
Hi! My name is Kayla (she/her/hers) and I am currently a LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work) in the process of completing my clinical license in the spring of 2024. My therapy approach is person-centered, holistic, strengths-based, and collaborative. I utilize a number of modalities in my work with clients such as CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused, Creative Arts Therapy, and Somatic/Mindfulness Therapies. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for all individuals seeking help for their mental health.
Brittany Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76701
Have you struggled with your past? Are unhealthy coping strategies taking over your life? Are the things that use to bring enjoyment no longer enjoyable? I specializes in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or self-worth, relationship issues and addiction. I have been working with people who need extra support in these areas for years. I can help process life challenges and establish new ways to deal with those challenges!
Have you struggled with your past? Are unhealthy coping strategies taking over your life? Are the things that use to bring enjoyment no longer enjoyable? I specializes in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or self-worth, relationship issues and addiction. I have been working with people who need extra support in these areas for years. I can help process life challenges and establish new ways to deal with those challenges!
Rachel Fluker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76708
I am a LPC specializing in adult depression, codependency, boundaries, trauma and emotions. My favorite definition of mental health says that mental health is the unwavering commitment to reality at all cost. I want to help you be honest with yourself and identify what you're feeling and thinking so that you can process through it, heal, and ultimately, be better equipped for whatever life throws at you.
I am a LPC specializing in adult depression, codependency, boundaries, trauma and emotions. My favorite definition of mental health says that mental health is the unwavering commitment to reality at all cost. I want to help you be honest with yourself and identify what you're feeling and thinking so that you can process through it, heal, and ultimately, be better equipped for whatever life throws at you.
Sara Ferguson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
Welcome to Strong Heart and Mind Counseling! No matter what has happened to you or what you feel you may have done that keeps you stuck or down, HOPE is real and HEALING is possible. There will be no judgment here, only understanding, compassion and solutions for you and your life story. As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people overcome life’s hard challenges whether they be from trauma; relationship problems; addiction; depression; anxiety; grief; health issues; physical, sexual, or emotional abuse; loneliness; self-esteem issues and many other trials that life may have thrown your way.
Welcome to Strong Heart and Mind Counseling! No matter what has happened to you or what you feel you may have done that keeps you stuck or down, HOPE is real and HEALING is possible. There will be no judgment here, only understanding, compassion and solutions for you and your life story. As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people overcome life’s hard challenges whether they be from trauma; relationship problems; addiction; depression; anxiety; grief; health issues; physical, sexual, or emotional abuse; loneliness; self-esteem issues and many other trials that life may have thrown your way.
Martha M Thomas LPC, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712
Hello! You are taking a brave step in looking for a counselor. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and authentic environment for you to express your feelings, thoughts, needs, wants, fears…. all the things about life that you might be carrying. I believe that there is healing that only happens in therapy, in talking things out with someone who creates a safe space to process. You are the expert of your own life. I will work to form a strong and safe therapeutic alliance with you, where trust is paramount.
Hello! You are taking a brave step in looking for a counselor. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and authentic environment for you to express your feelings, thoughts, needs, wants, fears…. all the things about life that you might be carrying. I believe that there is healing that only happens in therapy, in talking things out with someone who creates a safe space to process. You are the expert of your own life. I will work to form a strong and safe therapeutic alliance with you, where trust is paramount.
Pi Chen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
Seasons change and people change. Regardless of age, gender, and status, we all encounter challenges and difficulties throughout different stages in life. I help clients re-discover who they are, reclaim their lives, rebuild relationships that are meaningful to them, restore balance and satisfaction in life, reach insight and problem solve, or get to where they want to be. You determine the nature and amount of change you wish to make. I believe that helping people recognize and hone in their strengths can create new possibilities for action and new directions in life.
Seasons change and people change. Regardless of age, gender, and status, we all encounter challenges and difficulties throughout different stages in life. I help clients re-discover who they are, reclaim their lives, rebuild relationships that are meaningful to them, restore balance and satisfaction in life, reach insight and problem solve, or get to where they want to be. You determine the nature and amount of change you wish to make. I believe that helping people recognize and hone in their strengths can create new possibilities for action and new directions in life.
Amanda Ibanez Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76701
I enjoy walking alongside individuals in order to help them learn more about themselves, their mental health, and ways to build skills that they can utilize now and in the future. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and older adults. I have a passion for advocacy and education, specifically surrounding the under-diagnosed and often misdiagnosis of ADHD in those who identify as female.
I enjoy walking alongside individuals in order to help them learn more about themselves, their mental health, and ways to build skills that they can utilize now and in the future. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and older adults. I have a passion for advocacy and education, specifically surrounding the under-diagnosed and often misdiagnosis of ADHD in those who identify as female.
Leslie Elizabeth Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
I am extremely passionate about guiding people to a better understanding of themselves and "why we do the things that we do". Our perspective dictates our emotional reactions to situations and therefore it affects our behavior; let me help you gain control of your reactions and change your thoughts! I am especially skilled with Depression/Anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, sports psychology, relationships/communication, childhood issues, improving self-esteem, grief/loss, identity development and issues related to the child-to-adult transition. Please see my website and blog for more information.
I am extremely passionate about guiding people to a better understanding of themselves and "why we do the things that we do". Our perspective dictates our emotional reactions to situations and therefore it affects our behavior; let me help you gain control of your reactions and change your thoughts! I am especially skilled with Depression/Anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, sports psychology, relationships/communication, childhood issues, improving self-esteem, grief/loss, identity development and issues related to the child-to-adult transition. Please see my website and blog for more information.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.