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Individual Counseling Sessions For Your Needs

Our individual counseling covers a wide range of therapeutic modalities. Whether you grapple with anxiety, a mood disorder or another mental health concern, our skilled counselors are here to walk you through the obstacles, difficulties and triumphs of the therapeutic process. Our goal is to give you the best care possible.

We believe that mental health shouldn’t come with a high price tag. That’s why our treatment team is prepared to work with you and your budget to ensure the highest quality of care. We also work with most major insurance plans.

From children to adults, everyone deserves professional mental health care that’s reliable, accessible and affordable. At Taylor Counseling Group, our individualized care is designed to meet you where you’re at. When you work with one of our highly trained providers, they’ll create a treatment plan unique to you and your goals.

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Austin    |    Dallas- Fort Worth    |    Houston    |    San Antonio    |    Waco

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Cynthia Hinds, M.A., LPC

The Woodlands

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Christina Knight, M.S. LPC

Coppell

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JamiaWoods

Jamia Woods, LMFT

West Houston

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Mariana Colon Counselor in Houston

Mariana Colon, LPC, LMFT

Houston Memorial Park

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Spandana Maitra, M.A., LPC

Spandana Maitra, M.A., LPC

Coppell

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Kelsi Butler, M.A., LPC

Fort Worth

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Emily Blair

Emily Blair, M.S., LPC

Fort Worth

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Megan Hawkins, M.A., LPC-Associate

Houston Memorial Park

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Leah evans

Leah Evans, M.S., LPC, RPT

San Antonio: Alamo Heights

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Antoine Votaw, MA, LPC, LCDC

Dallas

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Javeria Yousuf M.S., LPC

Galleria

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Michelle Rodgers, MS, LPC

Michelle Rodgers, MS, LPC

Dallas

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Anita Cepeda, MA, LPC

Galleria

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Christian Hill

Christian Hill, MA, LPC

Dallas

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Nicole Kremer, M.A., LPC

San Antonio: Alamo Heights

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Catie Lavelle, M.A. LPC

Catherine “Catie” VanDamme, M.A. LPC

Galleria

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Elizabeth Crowder M.A., LMFT-Associate

Elizabeth Crowder M.A., LMFT-Associate

Waco

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Talon Pepper, MA, LPC-Associate

Waco

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Nisa Vela, M.A., LPC

San Antonio: Alamo Heights

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Katey Polansky, MS, LPC – Associate

San Antonio: Alamo Heights

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Julie Furber, M.S. LPC, CRC

Galleria

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Erica Gault, M. Ed., LPC Associate

The Woodlands

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Janie Corcoran, MA, LPC

West Houston

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Misty Taylor, MA, LPC

Fort Worth

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Blake Fogle, MA, LPC

West Houston

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Andrea Grether, M.A., LPC

Waco

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RoseAnn Rodriguez, M.Ed., LPC

Waxahachie

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Katia Flores, MS, LPC

Houston Memorial Park

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Hailey-Lou Vaske, LPC-Associate

The Woodlands

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Ashley Jesse, MA, LPC

San Antonio: Alamo Heights

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Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones, MSW, LCSW

Fort Worth

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Rebecca Rogers, MA, LPC

Dallas

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Hannah Rhine, MA, LPC

Dallas

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Iyesha Gatling, MA, LMFT

Houston Memorial Park

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Claire Berry, MEd, LPC-Associate

Houston Memorial Park

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Christina Turner, MA, LPC-Associate

Christina Turner, MA, LPC-Associate

Fort Worth

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Kaila Parker

Kaila “Kai” Parker, Practicum Student

Dallas

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Matt Spikes

Matthew Spikes, M.Ed., LPC

Dallas

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Ashley Davis

Ashley Davis, M.A., LPC

Dallas

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Elaine LaBruyere

Elaine La Bruyère, M.Ed., LPC-Associate

Galleria

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Holly Patterson, MA, LPC

Waco

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Abigail Locke, M.A., LPC ASSOCIATE

Abigail Locke, M.A., LPC, CCTP-II

Waco

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Sarah Police LPC

Sarah Police, M.A., LPC, LCDC

The Woodlands

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Cortnee Schraer, M.S. LPC

San Antonio

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Kotia Whitaker, M.S. LMFT

San Antonio

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David R. Buck, MS, LPC

Waxahachie

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Becca Kern, MA, LPC

Fort Worth

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Michelle Borunda

Michelle Borunda, MSW, LCSW

Fort Worth

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Crystal Williamson, MSW, LCSW

Fort Worth

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Vanessa Perkins, MA, LPC

Fort Worth

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Amy Cringole

Amy Hill, MS, LPC-S, LMFT-S

Coppell

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Colleen-Farris

Colleen Farris, MS, LPC

Coppell

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Johanna Horstman, MA, LPC

Galleria

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Alfred Horstman, MA, LPC

Galleria

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Stephanie Jutras, MSW, LCSW

Galleria

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Joy Lawson, MA, LPC

Cedar Park

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Constance Canada, MA, LPC

Galleria

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Lori Shaw, MS, LPC-S

Galleria

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Katherine Ansley, MA, LPC

Galleria

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Christopher Hinds, MRC, LPC

Dallas

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What to Expect at Your First Individual Therapy Session

Individual counseling is an amazing opportunity to receive personalized support as you navigate life’s challenges and times of growth. Your therapy sessions with one of our compassionate, skilled counselors can address a number of concerns and topics, such as depression, anger, anxiety, relationships, substance abuse, school or career and more.

If you’ve never participated in therapy before, you may be wondering what it’s like. How will you know if your counselor is the right fit?

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Most initial therapy sessions are broken down into two parts.

1. Introductions

Your first individual therapy session is an opportunity for you to get to know one another. Just like any interpersonal relationship, therapy works best when there is personal connection and trust.

Introductions are a great opportunity to establish a rapport and create a foundation for communicating with your therapist. The most important thing you’ll learn from this introduction is whether you feel like your counselor is a good fit.

2. Establishing Needs

One of the most essential parts of this first therapy session is understanding why you’re seeking counseling. Be prepared for lots of questions, as the answers will help your therapist determine your individual needs and what you’d like to see addressed as you work together.

Your therapist will also want to know how you’ve managed your mental health in the past. Asking questions helps a clinician understand what works for you, what doesn’t work and how they can best help you meet your personal goals.

Read our article to learn more about preparing for your first therapy session.

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Why You Should Seek Individual Counseling

How We Determine Therapy Goals, Frequency and Duration

The goal of your therapy sessions will be to talk through mental health concerns so you can grow, heal and move toward becoming a healthier, more productive you. Your individual counseling will be completely client-driven — you’ll work with your therapist to establish specific goals you wish to attain.

Most in-person and online therapy sessions last about an hour. However, the frequency and duration of your meetings depend on your individual needs, established goals and the progress you make with your counselor. Some concerns can be resolved quickly after just a few therapy sessions. Complex or chronic issues may require a long-term commitment as you work through obstacles with your therapist by your side.

Even after you achieve your goals, continued therapy can assist your overall mental health.

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Strength-Based Counseling

Strength-based counseling is a type of positive psychology that focuses on your inner resourcefulness and strengths instead of your shortcomings or weaknesses. The idea is to cultivate a positive mindset, build on your best qualities, improve your grit, identify your strengths and challenge your worldview to be more positive. The process includes focusing on factors holding you back so you can grow, empowering you to be a change agent in your life.

Strength-based counseling can build self-esteem, which is helpful for individuals recovering from trauma or dealing with the symptoms of depression and anxiety.

How Strength-Based Counseling Works

We adjust your therapy sessions to your needs and goals. Some techniques used in strength-based treatment include:

  • Finding strengths: Your therapist provides you with material that lists strengths and definitions, working through it with you to identify your strong points. This technique offers an excellent foundation.
  • Looking for strength indicators: This technique is more open-ended. You are asked a series of questions in an unstructured manner to help you self-identify strengths beyond the provided list.
  • Reframing: Your therapist guides you to reframe weaknesses or shortcomings into strengths. For example, instead of focusing on the fact that you don’t have many friends, you might focus on emphasizing your existing skills to make more friends with time.
  • Journaling positive thoughts: You use your journal to keep track of your strengths and practice identifying them, which you can share with your therapist. Journaling helps you be more mindful and shift your mindset to more positivity.

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Healing Past Wounds

Wound healing is often associated with physical healing, like repairing a broken bone. However, you also get emotional wounds caused by trauma. You may experience painful feelings and memories that don’t go away. These hurts occur because, just like your body undergoes injuries and trauma, so does your mind, heart and spirit — which may stem from various situations. You may know what caused your past wounds or feel the need to go to therapy because you’re unsure.

Some examples of what causes emotional wounds include:

  • The death of a loved one
  • Surviving neglect or abuse
  • A breakup or divorce
  • Sudden financial hardship or property loss
  • Rejection

Therapy will help you identify emotional wounds and equip you with the tools to heal from them. Some techniques to help you recover from past wounds include:

  • Recognizing and acknowledging the wound
  • Practicing mindfulness and self-awareness of what you are experiencing
  • Prioritizing self-care and compassion
  • Practicing patience with yourself and the process
  • Taking small steps in processing trauma

Read about Healing Childhood Trauma as an Adult →

Find Professional, Affordable Individual Therapy Near You at Taylor Counseling Group

If you are struggling and need care, turn to the trusted team at Taylor Counseling Group. Schedule your appointment online at one of our Central Texas locations.

 

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