I'm Anabel, a clinical social worker and certified trauma therapist in TX and WA states. I work with people who are really good at holding it all together — until they're not. If you're exhausted in a way that's hard to explain, carrying more than your share, and wondering if this is just what life feels like now — this is the space I built for that. I work with adults who are holding everything together — managing responsibilities, relationships, and internal pressure — while quietly wondering why it all still feels so hard. My practice, Surviving to Thriving, exists for people who are ready to stop white-knuckling their way through life and start actually living it.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with a strong foundation in school‑based mental health, community support, and higher‑level clinical care. I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults build confidence, emotional regulation, and practical coping skills. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine relationship‑building—I want every client to feel seen, supported, and capable of growth.
My clinical background includes working in an eating‑disorder hospital, where I supported adolescents and adults navigating complex relationships with food, body image, anxiety, and identity. That experience strengthened my belief in compassionate, evidence‑based care and taught me how to help clients move through shame, perfectionism, and self‑criticism with gentleness and clarity. I bring that same grounding, steady presence into outpatient work, meeting clients exactly where they are and helping them take meaningful steps forward.
I also have years of experience across DFW‑area school districts and Communities In Schools, supporting students with academic, social, and emotional needs. This blend of school‑based and clinical work allows me to understand the full picture of a young person’s life—home, school, relationships, and internal world—and tailor therapy in a way that feels practical and empowering.
I draw from cognitive‑behavioral strategies, strengths‑based work, and solution‑focused techniques to help clients understand their patterns, develop healthier responses, and reconnect with their sense of capability. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, depression, school stress, eating‑disorder recovery, or major life transitions, I offer a space that is safe, nonjudgmental, and deeply supportive.
Clients describe me as approachable, encouraging, and easy to talk to. I value open communication, cultural humility, and creating a space where clients and families feel respected and understood. My goal is always to help clients build skills, strengthen resilience, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, hopeful, and aligned with who they want to be.
I have been practicing for over three years, in addition to two years of practicum experience, and I hold a Master’s in Social Work. I am also nearing completion of my Doctorate in Social Work.
As my ideal client, you are someone who recognizes the challenges you are facing and is motivated to seek support, guidance, and resources to work through them.
I am an advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a passionate partner in your healing process. As a clinician, I believe strongly in meeting you where you are. Even if it is a place you have never opened the doors for another. I gained my education at New York University and have experience working in many major diverse communities across the United States. This practice experience and armed me with the humility to connect with all cultures, intersections, and identities.
I am an Illinois- based National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and an Army Veteran. I have worked in the human services for over 20 years. Including, substance use, depression, anxiety, LGBT, anger, and self esteem. I will tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek assistance and direction. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I believe in the power of growth , change and the ability to overcome. I have experience in working with substance abuse concerns, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, domestic violence and PTSD. I believe that we have God given tools to fight and move forward in our lives and truly heal from the hurts from our past and can build a future to look forward to. I look forward to walking along side you in your journey of healing!
Tanya Martinez-Cardenas is a highly sought-after psychotherapist and addiction specialist, known for her compassionate and results-driven approach. She is the founder of Unitive Counseling Services in Kyle, TX, which proudly earned the Best in Business Award 2024.
Whether you are struggling with substance use, problematic alcohol or drug behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, sexual abuse, CPTSD, or ADHD, Tanya and her team at Unitive Counseling provide expert guidance and support to help you reclaim your life. Don’t suffer in silence—you deserve freedom, healing, and a life full of possibility.
I’m Catherine Taylor, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Chemical Dependency Counselor. I support adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship stress, career challenges, and unexpected life changes. Clients often describe me as compassionate, down-to-earth, and direct, yet deeply caring. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can talk openly about what you’re facing while also gaining clarity and practical steps toward change. My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward in a meaningful and sustainable way.