Ditch the Lie Counseling
Austin, TX, TX
Austin, TX, TX
Ditch the Lie Counseling offers online telehealth counseling services to people who suffer from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, coping problems, anger problems, and substance abuse. Why telehealth rather the coming to an office?
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What do you love most about your job?
I love helping people. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1995. I have worked many years in community mental health agencies. I enjoy counseling people which really is teaching people new skills to help themselves. When they get that "ah-ha" moment it is like a giant weight is lifted off of them. When a person can remember a traumatic event and not feel depression or anxiety, they do a happy dance. I am a guide to help people reach that point.
I also have the opportunity to work with counselor interns to help them complete their internship. I think it is my responsibility to help others get to where I am--a Licensed Professional Counsel. So I see myself as a person who personally helps people and one who makes introductions.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I recently retired from agency work. I still want to use my skills so I opened a private practice. I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and Cognitive Therapy for Depression. My heart has always been with the person who suffered trauma in any way. I really enjoy these particular techniques of counseling. My day job doesn't give me enough opportunity work with people who need counseling. Starting my own business is a change I need to make so I can fulfill my purpose in life.
I've been a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor for three years and want to make myself available to more people who need a supervisor for their internship.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am caring. I have lots of experience. I'm not your usual counselor. I'm down to earth. I've helped a lot of people over the years and want to help even more.
Post Traumatic Stress Counseling
Are you feeling sad, anxious or afraid but you’re too ashamed or embarrassed to tell anyone about it? Do you have bad dreams about stressful experiences that cause restless nights and tired days? Do you have thoughts about those stressful experiences just pop into your mind during the day that you wish would just go away? Do you jump through your skin when someone comes up behind you? Are you always on guard? Have you been told you are a worthless piece of doodoo, you are stupid, no one will ever want you, what makes you think people will listen to you and you want to quit believing these lies? I can help you ditch the lies and reduce your distress, anxiety and depression. Together, you and I will figure out what is really going on. There is a reason for all of these problems and feelings, and I want to help you discover where it’s coming from. I want to help you ditch the lies and find your true purpose in life. It’s going to be okay, I can teach you tools to change your life. ,
Depression Counseling
You don’t need to be tormented by your feelings anymore. I have a safe space for you to talk about your feelings with zero judgment. Together we will explore those situations in your life that brought about these negative feelings of depression, trauma, anger and despair. I have specialized training in helping people challenge their thoughts and identify the problematic ones. You will have access to exercises that will help you be your own counselor. You will learn skills that when distressing situations come up you can talk yourself off the ledge and even learn how to stop the thoughts before they become a problem. We will explore the physical effects these problematic thoughts have had on you. I am here to help guide you along your journey of personal growth. I’m here to help you cast off the old you and help you become a new and better you. I might need to challenge you along the way only when it is necessary. I’m here to guide you, walk beside you and sometimes push you along the way.
Anxiety Counseling
I believe that everyone has a purpose in life. It doesn’t matter what has happened in the past. You have lived this. You have learned from what has happened. You have a calling on your life. I believe that my purpose in life is to help people ditch the lies they have been believing for years and help people discover their purpose in life. I feel privileged to be able to help people. I sometimes say I wish my therapist had been more like me. It might have motivated me to deal with my issues faster. I believe it is my responsibility to reach my hand down and to help people climb the ladder out of despair, depression, anger and trauma. I believe that all people have the right to get rid of the burden of the past. I am committed to help you become a new and improved you.
