Aetna - Medicare Therapists in Texas

Hi, At Seek First Therapeutic Solutions, we empower individuals to overcome life's challenges and build resilience. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with seven years of experience, I specialize in supporting young adults and professionals facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. My mission is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience. Through personalized guidance and evidence-based interventions, I am committed to helping my clients better understand themselves and create positive, long-lasting changes in their lives. Let's work together to unlock your potential for growth and well-being.

Hello, I am a retired educator who served for 30 years, with over 17 years as a school counselor, working with families and individual students from 4 years of age to 18 years old. I worked with students setting goals, problem solving, as well as, working to manage anger and grief. I also assisted many parents in finding more effective tools in behavior management systems at home and was able to help parents and adolescents find better tools to communicate with each other throughout my career as a school counselor. As retirement drew near, I received my LPC and went into the private sector and began working mainly with individuals who experienced trauma, through a non-profit organization. I have a passion working with individuals and families and assisting them in finding their way through difficult situations in life. I especially love assisting parents with difficulties with children in the school setting and then later assisting trauma victims in regaining their power and strength through some of the darkest days. I understand what it is like to grieve and hurt when people you trust the most in the world, break your trust and finding your way out of that dark tunnel is difficult, but possible. My goal as a therapist is always to assist my clients in becoming a stronger individual and knowing that they are always stronger and better because of and In-spite of what they have been through, because they are Survivors!

At the Child & Adult Behavior Center, we help both adults and children, as well as parents. For adults, we help you find ways to cope with stress, anxiety, loss and depression. Not only talking through and understanding, but also concrete "what to do about it" coping skills, lead to calmer, more stable emotions and relationships. We find cognitive behavioral therapy very useful, and within that, learning the skills of mindfulness, a form of in-the-moment meditative thinking, to calm and focus the mind when emotions overtake. This fosters a new way of viewing and handling stressful situations as they arise. For children's therapy, we work with you, and with your child. Parents' feedback is a critical part of helping children feel and do better. We help you with parent-child interactions to find your way as you navigate the seas of child behavior. Our specializations are the treatment for Aspergers/autism, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, emotional self regulation, the behavioral and emotional aspects of sensory issues, anxiety and depression. Our special programs also treat a wide range of neuroatypical, developmentally challenged children. Neuro-typical parent-child relationships, family relations, and parenting issues for all children and teens are also our focus. We help - you help your child - with ideas and techniques to put into action. Ideas that can greatly reduce the stress and storm of being a parent in the trenches. Peace in the home is possible!

My name is Omar Sandoval and I could have been a statistic. The persistent financial, social, and inter- and intrapersonal adversity I experienced coming from a low socioeconomic status single parent home could have defined me were it not for hope, discipline, education, luck, and my hobbies. Instead, I am a Mexican-American English/Spanish speaking Licensed Professional Counselor practicing since 2017. I was inspired to work in this field due to many hardships growing up. Though difficult to overcome, such significant obstacles ignited my curiosity for understanding the human condition and improving upon it when and where possible, a lifelong pursuit which still guides me personally and professionally. Me llamo Omar Sandoval y soy un consejero acreditado bilingue ejerciendo desde el 2017 de descendencia Mexicana. Por que me crie pobre, desde joven aprendi la importancia de el aprendizaje, luchando y chambeando, y la sinceridad interna y externamente. Tambien aprendi que la vida no es nada facil y, para sobrevivir y sobresalir, hay que hacerse duro y valiente. Solo fue asi que aprendi no temerle a las problemas ni a los crisis ya que en esta vida hay muchos y tambien aprendi como comunicar esta capacidad para superar los obstaculos interna y externamente en mi vida personal y en mi profesion.

Hi there, I'm Melissa. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based near Austin, Texas. I work with clients state-wide utilizing telehealth. I have always had an interest in helping others. I have practiced therapy for 17 years. My approach to therapy depends on the needs of my clients. I believe in meeting clients where they are as everyone is an individual with their own indvidual needs.

My personal background gave me life learned lessons to help understand others. My personal struggles along with my education has given me the strength I feel I need to work in this field. Counseling is an absolute passion I live with every day as this is what gives me purpose. The feeling of being able to help those in need motivates me like nothing else ever could.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Texas with 6 years of experience. I help individuals, couples, and families learn to love and relate to one another in a more healthy and secure way based on a deeper understanding of each other’s experience and application of new skills. My clients seek me out when they've been experiencing relational distress and are unable to improve it on their own. You might consider me if you've tolerated your situation for years and the thought of continuing is so painful that you're on the brink of ending or cutting off the relationship unless things change.

Does this sound familiar? You want to have a healthy relationship with others, but instead you feel: Overwhelmed and depressed, Negative about your self worth, Afraid of being hurt if you allow yourself to be open, Worried you won’t be able to stay safe, Unable to stop focusing on past trauma and move forward with your life? It doesn’t have to be this way. Hi, I’m Ben and I can help. I provide individual counseling for depression and trauma using research-backed cognitive behavioral therapy. My clients walk away from therapy with me feeling ready to accept themselves, form and maintain healthy relationships, and face life’s problems with confidence.

My name is Katy Thompson and I work to serve those that know they can do better, but don't seem to have the strength they need to pick themselves up out of the ditch. I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that this world is hard, but inside of us is something greater just waiting to be expressed and proved through a more fulfilling life.

My name is Skye. I have worked with people with various mental health issues for the past 10 years. I have been a LCSW since 2019. Prior to working in an outpatient setting, I worked with the homeless population for 5 years. I am passionate about mental health and love my job. My hobbies are gardening, hiking and drinking too much coffee.

Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Middle School Counselor. I am currently in training to become a Registered Play Therapist. I received my Masters Degree from the University of St. Thomas and I have 10 plus years of experience working with children, adolescents, teenagers, and their families. I enjoy helping children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults become the best versions of themselves despite dealing with life's obstacles and daily challenges.

My name Is Pedro M. Lora, LPC and I have 17 years experience of working with individuals at all stages of life, diverse cultural, racial, and ethnic groups, English- and Spanish-speaking individuals, and families of all kinds. I value empathy and compassion for my clients and am truly invested in my client’s success in treatment. I offer a flexible approach in applying therapeutic techniques to meet the diverse needs of each individual. Regarding therapeutic style, I am rooted in a Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) and I integrate the use of self awareness, insight, acceptance, and commitment to provoke behavioral change and improve mental health symptoms. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples presenting with a variety of disorders including anxiety disorders, depression, relationship problems, work stress, grief and loss, anger management and trauma-related disorders.

I hold sessions in the afternoons and night between 2:30 pm and 2:00 am Central Standard Time. The calendar here does not show sessions after 9 pm. If you would like to meet after 9 pm, please sign up for a session here, using any day/time and then message me though the interface with your needs/wants to schedule at a different time. I have been a therapist since 2015 with experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from trauma, grief, depression and anxiety. I have been honored to help people with a broad spectrum of backgrounds, circumstances and severities of trauma and concerns. Some examples: I have been the trauma specialist at juvenile detention centers, worked at Children's Advocacy Center, worked with those with chronic pain and long-haul covid, worked with those trying to resolve current struggles and wanting help with their mental health. I have a holistic viewpoint and believe in a mind-body-spirit connection of wellness. I believe in being in the moment with you, where you are, and will work at your pace towards your journey of healing and growth and I will help you with setting and working towards goals. Thank you for considering me to be your therapist. I look forward to joining you on your journey.

My name is Shari Wofford. I am an LCSW with 15 years of experience working with individuals from all walks of life. I really enjoy listening to people. I know and enjoy getting down to the nitty-gritty and tackling the issues you want to address. I strive to create a safe and accepting environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, boundaries, life changes, and medical stressors. My goal is to help you find healing solutions and work to develop assertive communication & boundaries. I want to help you improve your quality of life with yourself and relationships with those around you. Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.

I have personal life experience and healed through drama & trauma that life brings. I live a robust fulfilling life due attending therapy myself and utiliizing the techniques and assignments provided me. I have been practicing 10 + years assisting others as a Licensed Professional Counselor to achieve those goals in their life. In my practice, I offer counseling services specializing in TRAUMA (PTSD), ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, STRESS, Adjustment to life changes, Communication issues, MOOD DISORDERS, etc. I offer local, in person counseling, as well as telehealth services. I embrace everyone in a nonjudgmental manner. I know sometimes we just need help finding our way. I would be honored to walk with you in your journey providing you support and evidenced based techniques. Upon request, Christian, Faith Based, and Spiritual Secular counseling is available. Thank you for considering allowing me the opportunity to earn your trust in a safe nonjudgmental professional relationship.

I help individuals manage chronic mental health conditions, and work with those who are feeling stuck and overwhelmed in their current life situations. We will focus on managing your symptoms, and then dive deeper into addressing the root causes. We will work together on resolving these challenges to help you heal, feel more comfortable with yourself, and work towards a happier and more meaningful life.

Hi! I am Karina, a licensed therapist who has also been a high school teacher for 15 years. I have been licensed since 2019, and look forward in joining you in your journey. I am here to help you feel empowered, and to guide you through your process of discovery. Life is full of doubts and questions. Let me be the one to help you find the solutions and new perspectives about life. I am also fluent in Spanish, para clientes que necesiten expresarse en español. I am very passionate about everything that I do, and my goal as a therapist is to help in every way that I can. I believe that establishing rapport is key when establishing a connection with a client, and I will do my best to make every session comfortable and productive for you. I am here to help assist manage anxiety, depression, and any other situation that may need focusing on. I have had experience in treating children, adolescents, LGBTQ+ Community, and Group and Marriage (Couples) Counseling. I appreciate you taking the time in considering me to assist. Hope to meet you soon!

After graduating in 2013 from the University of Houston - Clear Lake from the Marriage and Family Therapy program, I worked in the non-profit sector offering therapy services to both children and adults in the Houston area. I also have experience working in a school setting, and have a passion for working with teens and young adults. I am fully bilingual in both English and Spanish, and I am trained in different treatment modalities to help tackle problems with trauma, anxiety, and adjustment.

My name is Sandra McKnight, I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas, I love serving my clients, who are struggling with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to help you navigate the complexities of life and promote positive change. Together we can explore the path towards healing, growth, and a renewed sense of wellbeing.

Sandra Bravo is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, in Austin, Texas. She offers individual counseling services to adults and specializes in working with women and their cancer-related issues. Sandra honors the intersectionality experience of individuals and attempts to meet clients where they are on their life journey. Through the exploration of the relationship between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, she guides clients to find answers to their questions and the best approach to make changes in their life. She offers a variety of therapy techniques to include: traditional talk therapy, mindful breathing, guided imagery, sandtray, spiritual exploration, and more.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages. I have found that online therapy for adults is effective, convenient and the post pandemic way to obtain therapy. I am solution focused, and I practice the client centered approach theory. My background is in secondary education and school counseling, for 27 years. I have had my counseling license for 12 years. I am currently a part-time, private counselor, using online with adult clients and in person, for youth, through non-profit, school programs. I earned an A.A. in Historical Studies from San Jacinto College, Central Campus, La Porte, Texas, June of 1991. I earned my B.A. in Secondary Social Studies from the University of Houston, Clearlake Campus, in Houston, Texas in June of 1994. And I earned my M.Ed. from University of Texas State in San Marcos, in December of 2010. I later added my license in Professional Counseling, in April of 2011. I am interested in the ways trauma impacts the individual and plan to be trained in EMDR, within the year. I am empathetic to the challenge that real life experiences bring and the need to heal and evolve from the times in our lives when we have lived predominately in our shadow side. I am a non-judgmental listener; I help my clients process their hurt and I inspire them to move towards best version of themselves. I find the key components to a therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is the foundation of trust, honesty, transparency and non-judgmental listening and reflection. I believe that everyone has a purpose, life lessons that they work through and opportunities to heal, transform and evolve emotionally, spiritually and mentally.

Hi there! I would like to first commend you on taking the first step towards living a life that includes your most authentic self. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am afforded the opportunity to help guide you on that journey. My goal is to help you achieve your best self through a way that is comfortable for you. Through meaningful conversations, that goal can certainly be achieved!

Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas and I have been practicing for 3 years. I have worked with various populations including people with trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief, and crisis. If you're struggling to cope I can help you navigate through your challenges and offer a path to deeper healing. I understand that life can be hard, and I’m here to help you make it easier. Together, we can explore the roots of your struggles and find ways to create lasting change. My job is to offer the understanding, empathy, and hope that you need to move forward in life with clarity and strength.

Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and have worked for over 10 years with people who suffer from diverse, life-challenging mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, sexual or physical abuse, social phobia, drug/alcohol abuse, parenting, relationship issues, etc. I take each client’s situation seriously and do my best to make productive and positive progress with my clients in order to reach our counseling goals. I believe that each one of us is not only the most important existence in this world, but also is the world itself. We will work together as a team and we can make our world better together.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with three years of independent clinical experience and over ten years of experience in human services, case management, vocational rehabilitation services, and working at inpatient and outpatient clinical therapy offices. I have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Ohio University, a masters degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health counseling from UNC-Chapel Hill, and a bachelors of science degree in psychology from North Carolina State University. I chose to get a PhD in counseling because of my desire to help others, and my continuous drive to learn and grow. Therapy was essential to me as a teenager, then as a young adult, and now as a middle-aged adult. I have always found it to be a powerful tool in allowing me to process my thoughts and feelings, both about my past and my future. As a result, I chose to become a therapist, to provide the same support and guidance to the people I work with!