Therapy Session in Texas

I believe counseling works best as a partnership—one built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to meaningful change. My role is not to “fix” clients, but to walk alongside them as we identify what’s getting in the way and work toward the outcomes that matter most to them. My therapeutic approach is shaped by both professional training and lived experience. I have been married for over twenty years and am a father of twin boys and a stepfather, with firsthand experience balancing the demands of family life, work, and leadership roles. These experiences allow me to meet clients with empathy, realism, and respect for the complexity of life. I work with individuals, couples, and young adults, with particular experience supporting veterans, individuals living with PTSD, and high-stress or high-performing professionals. Many of my clients are accustomed to carrying significant responsibility and pressure, often prioritizing others while neglecting their own well-being. My work is client-focused, integrative, and holistic. I draw from multiple therapeutic modalities—including cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, narrative, and relational approaches—while considering the whole person: emotional health, relationships, values, and life context. Therapy is tailored and collaborative, adjusting as clients grow and their needs evolve. With couples, I support partners in improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening their sense of teamwork. With individuals and young adults, I focus on developing insight, coping skills, emotional resilience, and clarity during periods of stress or transition. At its core, counseling is a collaborative process. Clients bring their experiences and goals; I provide structure, support, and clinical guidance to help create meaningful, sustainable change.

I am a compassionate child, adolescent, and young adult-focused mental health therapist who is dedicated to supporting children, teens, young adults, and their families. I understand how challenging it can be when a young person is struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, attention difficulties, emotional overwhelm self self-esteem issues, trauma, or family conflict. My goal is to create a warm and supportive environment where young people feel safe to express themselves and where families feel understood and included in the healing process. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care that is tailored to each individual’s developmental needs. I draw from child-centered and family-centered strategies, including play-based interventions, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness skills, and relational work that strengthens communication and emotional awareness. I strive to meet every client where they are emotionally, socially, and developmentally, and to help them feel confident, empowered, and capable of meaningful change. If you are seeking a therapist who understands the needs of children, teens, and young adults and who provides a nurturing space for healing, growth, and emotional insight, I am here to support your family every step of the way.

I am a dedicated mental health professional with 18+ years of experience demonstrating a strong commitment to serving youth and families in all settings. I have a strong background in solution-focused counseling and am deeply passionate about supporting children and families as they navigate life's changes and challenges, including but not limited to trauma, divorce, separation anxiety, stress and resiliency. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, ensuring all clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their emotions and develop coping strategies to help with life's unexpected changes. My goal is to help clients uncover their own strengths and focus on solutions to move forward toward personal growth and resilience.

Holistic Practice Caring Heart is an inclusive counseling practice that fosters a neutral empathetic space to listen to your concerns. We focus on a "whole body" approach to healing the body-mind connection. Treatment Focus Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths through counseling. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Patient Promise We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

Stephanie draws on her lived experience to help individuals navigate substance misuse and mental health challenges. A Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, she blends REBT, IFS, and EMDR in a compassionate, person-centered approach.