ART Therapists in Amarillo, TX

Professionally, I have advanced training and experience in treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and insomnia. For six years, I worked for the VA, helping veterans heal the invisible wounds of combat and other traumatic experiences. Now, I offer therapy to the wider community, including veterans. I love what I do, and that shine through in my work. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about my practice and to set up an appointment.

I strive to understand your story—not just your symptoms—and to partner with you in creating a plan that aligns with your needs, values, and goals. To heal, we need to feel safe, heard, and empowered. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m here to walk with you, support you, and help you rediscover hope, strength, and stability on your path forward.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, sleep issues, or painful memories? Do relationships feel challenging or leave you feeling drained? If these symptoms affect your daily life, I'm here to help. As a clinical psychologist with over 27 years of experience, I specialize in treating adults with insomnia, nightmares, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, I am board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine. In our work together, you will find me warm, caring, professional, practical, and down-to-earth. I believe in working collaboratively, informing you about your symptoms, providing you with practical ways to address your symptoms, and ensuring you can see your progress. Whether you're facing long-term challenges or sudden difficulties, I'm here to support you. Please reach out; let's explore how we can work together on your journey toward healing.

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or depression can make daily life feel isolating and difficult to navigate. You may be struggling with persistent worries, a complicated relationship with food, a major life transition, or the emotional demands of caregiving and change. Whatever is weighing on you, therapy can provide a place to make sense of what you’re experiencing, feel more grounded, and begin moving toward meaningful change.

Having experienced how mental health can create life-altering implications on people in my family, I have dedicated my life to trying to help as many people and families have the support and resources needed to experience growth, hope, and healing. Often I work with clients who express frustration with past counseling experiences being stale and feeling as though they talked and talked but never experienced real change. Knowing from my training and experience that most people can experience the type of change they desire, I approach counseling as a guide to help those I work with discover what has been holding them back and a tangible plan to experience their goals. Counseling should result in real change and it can be a good and even, at times, a fun process that we look forward to.

Amarillo sits at the heart of the Texas Panhandle — a vast agricultural and energy-producing region — with a therapy community shaped by its role as the commercial and medical center for a large, largely rural surrounding population. The city's predominantly conservative, faith-oriented culture means spiritually integrated therapy is a mainstream part of the local offering rather than a specialty niche. BSA Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System provide institutional mental health anchors for the Panhandle region, with a private therapy community that serves both city residents and clients traveling in from smaller surrounding communities. Amarillo's significant Hispanic population and growing refugee and immigrant communities create ongoing demand for bilingual and culturally informed therapists.

Gender ID

	61%	Female
	39%	Male

Session Type

	76%	In Person and Online
	24%	Online Only

Top Specialties

82%	Trauma and PTSD
76%	Depression
71%	Anxiety or Fears
71%	Self Esteem
65%	Loss or Grief
65%	Social Anxiety
65%	Stress

Ages Served

94%	Adult
88%	Young Adult
65%	Senior
35%	Teen
24%	Children

Client Focus

41%	Men
41%	Women
35%	Christian
24%	LGBTQ+
24%	Military / Veterans

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Amarillo, TX

Jacqueline Elster

Dr. Monica Dyer

Bill Hoekstra

Jenni Samuel

Jason Carlettini

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Amarillo, TX Statistics

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