I'm a retired, decorated Air Force combat veteran. I graduated from Washington University St Louis, earning a Master of Science in Social Work with an emphasis in Social Entrepreneurship. ​I have years of experience as a therapist working with the military, veterans, and various populations. I've worked as a subject matter expert in wellness programs such as suicide prevention, substance abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, and smoking cessation. I was a certified resiliency trainer and instructor for over 15 years. 

I am a husband, father, Veteran, and therapist. I know and understand the complex challenges that people face with behavioral health issues. I have been practicing for over 20 years. I am compassionate, empathetic, and direct. My goal is to help clients face their issues at their own pace and learn how to move forward in life. Regardless of the issues you're seeking guidance we can work together to find effective solutions.

Good day! My name is Daniel and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience serving multiple populations including clients struggling through financial hardship, life changes, relationship issues, emotional/ physical abuse/trauma, diagnosis of a serious mental illness in the family, and depression/ anxiety. I graduated from the University of Texas A&M - Commerce and am currently licensed in Kentucky and Texas. I believe the bravest and most fulfilling way to grow is to "do the work" and I look forward to assisting clients in that journey in every way that I can.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about counseling and helping people find ways of navigating life’s ups and downs. I received my master’s degree from Grand Canyon University, and I have always loved helping people. I help young adults and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and attachment issues overcome their distressing problems and achieve their desired life goals.

Hi, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Colorado. I also have a work permit in Tennessee, and am a registered Tele-therapy provider for Florida. I've been in practice for over 25 years. I offer Tele-therapy exclusively. I have a vast array of experience and work with people of all sorts of backgrounds and issues. My specialties include Relationship Counseling, Trauma of all sorts, Depression, and Anxiety. I offer a wide range of therapeutic approaches including EMDR.

Hello my name is Sarah Escobar LPC and I am a caring, empathetic, experienced counselor who loves to combine clinical knowledge and experience with life experience and common sense to help clients to solve problems and improve their overall quality of life. I am analytical and actively challenge negative beliefs and thoughts that may be causing unwanted and upsetting outcomes in life. I want to help clients learn to cope, communicate and be empowered to begin to build the life they truly want.

Hi! My name is Oscar Martinez I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology from California State University- Los Angeles. I hold dual Masters degrees from Amberton University - a Master of Arts in Professional Development, and a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling. I bring over two decades of diverse work experiences, with former roles in the fields of business, fitness, education and therapy.

I have served military families for 12 years. Military and civilian families share many of the same issues. Military families tend to deal with and experience multiple relocations. Many military families move every three to five years. This means moving children to new schools, dealing with household packing and unpacking and stress in general. Civilian and military couples sometimes experience communication issues, disloyalty in the relationship or other stressful issues which cause conflict to arise. Some or all of these issues can be addressed and can find solutions agreeable to the parties involved.

Duane Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Louisiana LPC Board of Examiners. He is also a Board-Approved Provisional Licensed Professional Counselors (PLPC) Supervisor. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Mr. Williams earned a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance from Louisiana Tech University in 2002 and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northwestern State University. He has over 20 years of professional work experience in various settings, including office, home and community-based, adolescent group homes, adult correctional facilities, and vocational training programs for adolescents and young adults. His expertise encompasses community-based social services, foster care, and mental health. He empathizes with the emotional and developmental needs of individuals and families. He has experience helping clients develop emotional regulation skills to cope with life stressors, including anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, couple relationships, and child/family conflicts.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor virtually based in Beaumont, Tx. I received my Master’s from Stephen F. Austin State University & have been practicing mental health treatment since 2016 . I previously have been employed in private practice, MHMR, & TDCJ (all male units). Those close to me often tell me I never meet a stranger. They describe me as being friendly, genuine, open, respectful, honest & direct. If you’re looking to overcome obstacles, regulate emotions, process feelings & develop coping skills let's embark on a mental health journey where together we will find your strengths through your vulnerability.

Hi! My name is Payton Mueller, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I am ready to be a part of your journey. I have a Masters of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi with a special focus in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy. I have been working as a therapist for over five years in a variatiy of settings.

I am deeply honored that you are considering me as your counselor. I have experienced how difficult it is to choose a counselor and my hope is to make that choice as easy as possible for you. Despite my best efforts to give you the information you need on this page, the information that’s important for choosing a counselor is different for everyone. I have decided to focus on Austin-the-counselor on this page but, if you would like to ask me any questions about Austin-the-person or about counseling with me before making your decision, I would be happy to answer your questions. Since becoming a counselor, I have worked in a variety of community counseling settings. I have worked with clients from ages 3 through 80 and with individuals, couples, and families. With that breadth of experience, very little shocks or surprises me and I have gotten a pretty good sense of where the types of counseling that play to my strengths as a counselor overlap with the types of counseling that are helpful for my clients. This sense (along with learning about lots and lots of research into what helps people find and maintain mental health) has led to the following guiding principles that shape all the counseling I do: 1) The client is always in charge. People are complex and come with years of history that I can never know all of. I know a lot of things but you will always be the one who decides what you want to get out of counseling, how we work towards that goal, whether or not what we’re doing seems to be working, and when we’re done. I will support you in all of those decisions: I will give you information about different possibilities and what’s likely to work, I will help you understand how you feel about different options and possibilities, I will even tell you what I would advise doing but the final say is always yours. 2) Change and health happen through relationships. I could write a book about how I know this is true and would be happy to have the opportunity to convince you of it but for here I will focus on two implications that it has on counseling. The first is that the work we do in counseling will touch on how your relationships impact your health. No matter what you come in for, there are always relational implications of change and relational factors that contribute to whatever it is that you came to counseling to change. The second implication is that the relationship between you and me matters. Change can only happen in counseling because of that relationship. It’s my responsibility to make our relationship a place where you feel heard and accepted and that is always my first priority because nothing else we do really works without it. 3) Counseling should be efficient. Counseling has significant costs in time and money. I think the benefits far outweigh the costs but if I can give you the benefits while helping you save on the costs then I want to do that. Also, people come to counseling because they are experiencing pain. I want to end that pain as quickly as possible. So I choose approaches to counseling that generally work more quickly. That being said, I don’t want to you to feel better for three to six months and then need counseling again because we only worked on symptom relief and didn’t bring healing to the underlying causes. That doesn’t seem very efficient to me. So my goal is to provide as long-lasting and complete help as possible in as little time as possible.

Welcome, my name is Karen Christopher, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas. I have over 20 years experience serving people. I am also a retired military spouse. I enjoy supporting people in all phases of life. I work with adults who experience depressive mood, anxiety, grief, PTSD, job related stress, martial issues and other concerns as well.

Hi, I'm a licensed professional counselor supervisor practicing in Texas. I earned my masters degree from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, TX and have been practicing for 28 years. I earned my Master of Arts degree in psychology from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. I have lived and traveled in Europe and have a good understanding of a variety of cultures. My lifetime experiences provide insight into military life, parenting, serious health issues, and grief and loss. My career has taken many turns allowing me to work with issues including cancer, loss, foster care, adoption, and adjustment to change. I am widowed and understand and identify transition and end of life issues. I enjoy spending time outdoors and with my pets, family and friends. Spirituality is an integral part of my life and I express this influence through playing piano and organ.

Hi, my name is Mark. Thank you for considering me as your therapist. It would be my pleasure to get to work with you! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist; that means that not only do I work with individuals who experience all kinds of mental health challenges, but I also specialize in systemic, or relational therapy - working with couples, families & groups. I am a Presidential Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. If you want your faith included in your therapy, please let me know; your sessions will be as "spiritual" as you'd like, and no more. I have been providing therapy and counseling since 2016, and most recently worked as the therapy manager for a clinic that has four locations. Though I have worked with all populations (youngest 5 years old and oldest 94), I find it difficult to work with kiddos that have ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD and the like via telehealth. They have trouble sitting still in front of a camera. Children under the age of 15 would be better served in an office setting, face-to-face, in my opinion. I have been with my amazing wife going on 35 years now (2023), and have two wonderful adult children. I enjoy sports, music and all kinds of "outdoorzie" stuff. I most of all just enjoy time with my family. Most of my clients profess to sincerely enjoy working with me; I tend to connect with my clients on a deeper level, and in a more meaningful way, than some other therapists. Many say that they or their children work better with me than any other therapist, counselor or doctor they've experienced. I am immensely grateful for their kind words. I offer my clients a soft place to fall in their hurts and struggles while providing them a firm place to stand in their healing and growth. Always, in a judgment-free way.

Ms. Jacqueline Berry-Jones is a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor from San Antonio, Texas, who works with adults, couples, seniors, children, and adolescents and provides care for patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, behavior challenges, neglect, and emotional issues. Ms. Berry-Jones has extensive experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and has been a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor for over three years. Ms. Berry-Jones' treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that teach patients to recognize when their thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes affect their feelings and actions. Ms. Berry-Jones studied at Webster University, where she obtained a Master of Arts in Counseling. Furthermore, she has worked in the Social Services field for over 25 years. Working with children, adults, families, seniors, and clients with physical and mental disabilities is where she gained a wide range of knowledge that has been a crucial part of her practice and her patients' success and progress. Her main goals for her patients include reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving overall well-being, and promoting personal growth and resilience. Ms. Berry-Jones believes that her patients can overcome any obstacle in her practice. She has a unique view and experience with CBT that results in long-lasting behavioral changes using evidence-based care. Ms. Berry-Jones has excelled in her practice because she is passionate about helping her patients achieve their goals and using individualized treatment goals based on each one of her patients' needs. She provides a safe and non-judgmental space for them to explore their thoughts and feelings. Ms. Berry-Jones enjoys cruising and spending quality time with her family. She is inspired by the resilience and strength of her patients and wants to empower them to achieve their full potential.

In the world of relationships, you can tell you're in the right one when you're swimming in a sea of intimacy that seems to stretch to infinity. Picture us sitting in your cozy living room, sipping on some warm tea, having a heart-to-heart chat. I'm not your typical therapist; I'm more of a holistic, neo-contemporary kind of person. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the twists and turns of life together. Whether you're dating and thinking about tying the knot, celebrating three-plus years of marriage, or trying to heal from past relationship scars, I've got your back. We're all about tailoring our approach to your unique situation. We want to help you find that peace you're looking for with your partner, and build a relationship that stands the test of time. If you're feeling a bit disconnected, struggling to get your thoughts across, or carrying some old baggage, don't worry. I'm here to be your guide on this journey to a more abundant and fulfilling relationship. So, go ahead and take that first step – reach out to us today. Your cozy tea-time chat awaits!

If you can change the way you think you can change the way you feel. I want to assist you in feeling better again by talking through a difficult time in your life. I would like to assist in your becoming present and in the moment as we work toward creating the changes you want to see. Most of my clients see results within a few weeks. I’ve been trained in various types of therapy so I use different approaches to assist you in improving your life. I hope that by allowing me to join in your journey, we can meet your vision of a new and improved you or relationship.

I specialize in brief collaborative therapy where we look at current issues, how you cope, how you learned the coping skills and alternatives solutions. We will look at your self-care including spirituality and how to improve your self care if needed. Weekly assignment tasks related to your short term goals will be agreed upon. We will work together to learn and understand where you are now and how the past has impacted you. Engaging in therapy can be anxiety provoking, exciting and freeing. If you are willing to work on our mutually agreed upon assignment between our counseling sessions, you will find we make progress. I worked in criminal justice prior to being licensed in Michigan where I grew up and studied. Upon moving to Chicagoland, I worked 10 years with a crisis response team and an employee assistance program. This is where I learned to develop skills to drill down into client issues and work with the client to reduce discomfort and improve coping skills. Our counseling sessions did not last beyond 6-8 meetings. I moved to Texas in 2003 and since then have continued to work on crisis teams and with military members/spouses on installations. My practice has been focused on supporting couples communications; life transitions including grief/loss, career transitions, parenting skills and integrating/applying client's spiritual practice into every day life. Clients describe me as safe to talk with about difficult topics; active and contributing to the dialog; creative in opening up behavioral and cognitive options.

"Hello, I'm Ashley Whitley-Mitchell, LMFT, the heart behind ThriveFocus Counseling. As a seasoned therapists and dedicated veteran, I bring years of expertise in guiding individuals through life's challenges. With a focus on depression, anxiety, PTSD, pre-marital and couples counseling, teen and adolescent support, life transitions, and military-related mental health, I'm committed to providing compassionate and holistic care to help you thrive."

It is not always easy to reach out and ask for help with areas of our lives we feel we need support with. Sharing details of our personal lives can leave us feeling vulnerable. I appreciate you trusting me to be a part of your journey and together we can develop the skills needed to manage the issues and challenges you may be facing. For over five years, I have provided direct clinical services and diagnostic evaluations to adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, phase of life issues and grief. I also work with couples who are experiencing conflicts in their relationships.

Hi! I'm a licensed counselor in Florida (LMHC), Texas (LPC-Supervisor), and Utah (LCMHC). With over a decade of experience, my journey in mental health began with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to continuous learning and professional development. I have specialized training in trauma-informed therapies, which allows me to provide compassionate and effective support to clients who have experienced trauma. Understanding the profound impact trauma can have on an individual's life, I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their experiences and find healing. In addition to my work with individuals, I have a deep commitment to helping couples strengthen their relationships. I am trained in the Gottman Method, a research-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on building strong, healthy relationships. Using this method, I assist couples in navigating and healing from betrayals, enhancing their communication, and fostering a deeper connection. Witnessing couples transform their relationships and rediscover trust and intimacy is incredibly rewarding. Outside of my professional life, I am passionate about self-care and mindfulness. I often incorporate these practices into my therapy sessions, empowering clients to develop their own self-care routines. I believe that a holistic approach to mental health, which includes attention to physical, emotional, and mental well-being, is essential for achieving lasting positive change. Whether working with individuals or couples, my goal is to help my clients build resilience, find balance, and lead fulfilling lives. By providing a supportive and empathetic space, I strive to guide my clients on their journey towards healing and personal growth.

Hello! I have been practicing for 8 years, with the last 5 years being in private practice focusing my work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and those feeling stuck/unmotivated rediscover and reconnect with their purpose and passions. I am licensed psychotherapist in both Texas (LPC) and Minnesota (LPCC). I received my Masters from the University of Montana - Missoula, spending time working in University Counseling Centers and Community Mental Health before continuing my work with Individuals, Couples, Military Service Members, and EMS in private practice beginning in 2019.

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 help takes courage and I am honored to support you in that process. I am an empathetic, empowering therapist. I provide my clients with a judgment free space to work through life’s challenges. I believe in meeting clients where they are at and empowering them with tools, skills and knowledge to help them achieve their goals.

Growing up in a military community as a student-athlete and bartender, I learned quickly that my passion and love for people would take the lead in picking a career. While receiving my master's degree at the University of Southern California, I concentrated on family and couple dynamics with a focus on military culture. Since becoming licensed in Texas, I have worked in the acute hospital setting with individuals in crisis processing trauma and working through the stages of grief. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), solution-focused therapy, and task-oriented therapy. I look forward to working with individuals and couples in all different stages of life to help them process, heal, and move forward with proper coping skills to be as successful as possible.