Individual and group therapy focused on anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem.
Mental Wellness: Find Your Path to Healing
Starting a mental wellness journey is a big step. If you are reading this, you are likely asking yourself questions like, “What kind of help do I need?” or “Will therapy actually work for me?”
At Texas Wellness Collective, we believe you are the expert on your own life. Our goal is to offer you different tools and styles so you can find the one that clicks with you.
Which Therapy Style Speaks to You?
Below is a simple outline to the different ways you could work with your therapist. Everyone is unique and the best approaches are a topic for discussion as you begin this journey. There is no one size fits all or guaranteed approach and so we share these for information as you consider your path.
- The “Let’s Solve This Together” Approach (CBT & Solutions Based)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy are about the “here and now.” These methods look at how your thoughts affect your feelings. Instead of spending years digging into the distant past, these styles focus on giving you strategies to handle anxiety, depression, or stress today.
Good fit for those asking: “How do I stop overthinking?” or “I need practical tools to handle my day.”
- The Deep Healing Approach (Trauma-Informed & EMDR)
Sometimes, talking isn’t enough. If you have been through something scary or painful (trauma), your brain might be holding onto it. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a specialized way to help your brain “digest” those hard memories so they don’t hurt as much anymore. This is a gentle, safe way to process deep wounds.
Good fit for those asking: “Why can’t I get over what happened to me?” or “I feel stuck in the past.”
- The “Whole Picture” Approach (Systemic & Internal Family Systems)
You don’t live in a bubble. Your relationships with your parents, partner, and friends shape how you feel. Systemic therapy looks at the “systems” you live in. It helps you understand your role in your family and how to build stronger, healthier connections with the people you love.
Good fit for those asking: “Why does my relationship feel so hard?” or “How does my family affect who I am?”
- The “Come As You Are” Approach (Person-Centered & Inclusive)
This style is all about safety and acceptance. It is often called “Client-Centered” or “Strength-Based.” It means the therapist follows *your* lead. If you are navigating your identity, looking for LGBTQIA+ affirming care, or dealing with the stress of social injustice, this approach ensures you are heard and respected without judgment.
Good fit for those asking: “Will I be judged?” or “I need a space where I can be my true self.”
How to Choose Your Therapist
You have read about several therapy styles, but how do you pick? Ask yourself these three questions:
- Do I want to focus on the past (healing old wounds) or the present (fixing current habits)?
- Do I want a therapist who listens and supports, or one who gives me homework and structure?
- Do I want to talk about just me, or include my relationships and family?
