Turning Point Counseling

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🍽

Our offices will be closed today and tomorrow. We will be ready to process the events of the long weekend with you on Monday! 😉

Making changes, creating boundaries, or even starting a new hobby are not contingent on the support of other people.
YOU are the only one who has to decide. It is YOUR life.

Let’s not live our life based on the opinion or lack of support of others. 👏🏼

Go after what you want! You can do it, and the appropriate support will follow. Support is nice when starting something new, not a necessity. 😉

TPC is partnering with this giving season. Pregnancy Resources of Abilene inspires hope and empowers lives. They are here to make sure people are well-informed, well-equipped, and well-loved. 🤍

The items we are asking the community and our clients to help us support Pregnancy Resources will help families in need. They give out free diapers, wipes, and formula every Thursday.

Please help us support this valuable organization by donating or sharing this post. Items needed are on the next slide.

We appreciate the Abilene community, and believe we are all stronger together.

Anyone else feel like life is just a series of problems to be solved? 🙋🏼‍♀️

Did you know identifying our feelings can help solve those problems? Our feelings help guide us through life.

Step 1: Identify what you are feeling and how intense. You can use a scale 1-10, anything above a 5 requires coping skills to regulate yourself.

Step 2: Investigate further. I feel ____ because ______. The answer to this question leads you to the problem that needs to be solved.

Step 3: Think about possible solutions or ask others to help.

⭐️ Our feelings are trying to work for us, not against us ⭐️

Reminder to keep going 🤍

If there is no rain, there is no rainbow.

(Not sure if that is scientifically accurate, but you get it 🤪)

Welcome to the Team, Josh!

Joshua is licensed by the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He then earned his Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development from Hardin-Simmons University. He worked as a Licensed Professional counselor Associate at Serenity House, where he dedicated himself to understanding addiction and all that comes with it. Joshua works with individuals (children, teens, adults) and couples (and can provide services in Spanish). While utilizing many different approaches to therapy, Josh approaches clients with a holistic mentality. Josh is fascinated by who you are and assesses your goals while establishing a strong interpersonal therapeutic relationship. He is calm, nonjudgemental, growth-minded, and optimistic and wants you to enjoy the process of development and change.

Joshua’s clients often come to therapy when they feel like their lives have began to feel empty and aimless and his goal is for you to rediscover your strengths, passion, balance, and direction. His ultimate goal is for you to be empowered and for you to operate from a place of confidence, wisdom, strength, and purpose. Some of the Feelings and problems associated with his areas of special interest include , Feelings of nihilism, excessive Shame and guilt, relationships pain and struggles, feeling stuck in destructive habits, a compulsion to over-help others(not okay to have my own needs), abandonment fears, indecision and excessive self-doubt, feelings of insignificance, feelings of passivity, overwhelming sadness due to loss, irrational fears, resentment, control issues.

Areas of special interest include self-esteem, overcoming addiction, spirituality, co-dependency, positive psychology, forgiveness, life purpose/strengths, multicultural concerns, personality issues (enneagram, Myers briggs) Relationship conflict and discernment, grief, emptiness, young adult issues, career.

He is married to a beautiful wife, and together, they are fighting hard to overcome the difficult issues that life brings with their husky, Togo, by their side.

ARC Social Management LLC is thrilled to welcome Turning Point Counseling to our family of clients! This partnership is a perfect blend of expertise, values, and a shared commitment to empowering individuals towards better mental health. 🤝💙

Based in Abilene, Texas, Turning Point Counseling offers a range of solutions for various concerns, from stress, depression, and anxiety to trauma, addictions, and relationship challenges. Their services include individual, couple, and family counseling, along with psychological testing. Their approach focuses on creating a safe space for healing and growth.

As a nurse-owned and operated business with a specialization in mental health, ARC Social Management is thrilled to collaborate with Turning Point Counseling. With shared roots in Abilene, we're both committed to uplifting our local community!

We're excited to have revamped Turning Point Counseling's website, ensuring their online presence reflects the incredible work they do. We're grateful for their trust and for the opportunity to work together towards their goals. It's been a pleasure to collaborate with a fellow small business that's making a difference in Abilene.

Stay tuned for inspiring stories, insights, and updates from Turning Point Counseling! 💙✨

🔔 Modality Series!

“In his New York Times bestselling book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman writes, “Although you may feel your situation is unique, we have found that all marital conflicts fall into two categories: Either they can be resolved, or they are perpetual, which means they will be part of your lives forever, in some form or another.” Gottman says that 69% of marital conflicts are perpetual problems, and these are of particular focus in much of the work performed by Gottman-trained therapists.”

Welcome to TPC! 🎉

Allison has worked with us at the front desk for 8 years, all while completing her education and training to become a fully licensed therapist.

Help us welcome her aboard, and she is accepting new clients! ☺️

A little bit about Allison-
“My main forms of therapy tend to be solution focused, cognitive behavioral therapy and person centered with a priority in making changes in behavior and thinking. However, all forms of therapy are used in my practice including but not limited to narrative, reality, mindfulness, play therapy, some art therapy, and sand tray therapy to explore all facets of the self. I will use whatever works best for you. I believe that therapy is a place to explore uncomfortable emotions, issues, and trauma, as well as explore who you are, who you have been and what you want for your future with a focus on your strengths, resilience, and balance.
Since 2020 I have worked with a variety of children, adolescents, and adults in all walks of life, mental health issues, and other areas. I have significant experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, suicidality, self-harm, stress, negative thinking, and self-identity. I offer appointments after 5 and on Saturdays as well.
I have always viewed my practice like this: You can't start fixing the house until you clean up the glass on the floor. And that's where I try and start, taking care of the immediate problems as much as possible so we can focus on reaching where you want to be. While I cannot promise it will be easy, I can promise that I'll be there with you.”

Turning Point Counseling turned 15 today! Next year we are old enough to drive 🙈

Thank you to all of our current/past/future Partners, Therapists, Staff, and most of all Clients. We would not be here without you. It warms our hearts knowing we can help people navigate their lives, and thank you for choosing us.

Cheers to another 15! 🎉

Tomorrow is a great day for a birthday! TPC will be closed in observance of July 4th.

Have fun, and stay safe! We will be back to hear all about it on Wednesday! 😎🌭🎇

Modality Series 🔔

Emotion-Focused Therapy encourages you to feel what you are feeling and provides validation.

We all go through many different emotions a day, it’s what makes us human 😊

Let’s embrace our human-ness!

Peak inside Steve's office!

THANK YOU!

It takes a village to run our office, every member of our team is important. 🤍

Modality Series!
In continuation of our modality series, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is up next! EMDR utilizes bilateral stimulation to help the brain process trauma or disturbing events.

Comment below with any questions!

🔔 UPDATED JOB POSTING 🔔
Now offering health insurance + IRA Contribution.

Self-Awareness Check In: ✔️

Are we putting ourselves on display or are we making a difference?

Social media and our social constructs condition us to perform for likes or comments. What is it for: an impact or impression?

Modality Series!
I’m continuation of our modality series, Cognitive Processing Therapy is up next! This modality is very similar to CBT with the main difference being focus. By having a strong and narrow focus that exclusively deals with trauma and PTSD.

Comment below with any questions.

🔊 WE ARE HIRING!
Join our team!

please email [email protected] with any questions.

Often times we search for apologies, words, or actions from people who have hurt us. We are searching for validation that we were hurt, the only person this validation can truly come from is ourselves.

We cannot take responsibility for someone else’s action in hurting us, however we do have the responsibility in our own healing. ❤️‍🩹

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas! TPC will be back open on December 27th.

In case of any emergencies please call 911.

Remember, you are valued & loved!

Keep yourself warm & safe! ❤️

Matt is licensed by the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (2018). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration from Hardin-Simmons University (2007). He then earned his Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development from Hardin-Simmons University (2012).

For the past 10 years, Matt has worked primarily with families and youth. This experience prepared him to provide counseling that helps his clients work through and grow in their unique situations. Matt works with adolescents and adults, both individually and in the family settings. Matt’s faith as a Christian plays an important role in how he helps his clients understand themselves and the world around them.

Matt’s goal is to help his clients discover solutions to the issues confronting them by utilizing cognitive and behavior therapy techniques that allows them to feel heard, respected, and valued.

In addition to maintaining a full time practice at Turning Point Counseling, Matt enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and serving in youth ministry at his church.

Feelings are big and scary.

They are not bigger than you.

You can (or can learn to) control them.

You got this!

Don’t be afraid to reach out for help. We are not meant to handle the ups and downs of life alone.

Merry Christmas from Turning Point Counseling! 🎄❣️🎅🏽

Please remember to take care of you and yours this holiday season.

Kyle is licensed by the state of Texas as a Marriage and Family Therapist (2022). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Family Ministry from Harding University (2010) and a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University (2014).

Kyle works with couples, families, and individuals ages 10 and older. His areas of special interest include anxiety, depression, marital conflict and discernment, family conflict, grief, life transition, coping skills, and self-esteem issues. He utilizes a number of assessments and techniques in helping clients identify and navigate difficulties and resources, and collaborates with them to discover solutions that best honor the clients’ unique selves.

Kyle believes that change best happens from within and focuses on acceptance and empowerment. As someone who values nature and spaces that encourage calm, Kyle always tries to create a therapeutic atmosphere that allows clients to feel calm so as to create focus and strength to reengage their lives when they leave session.

When Kyle is not in office seeing clients, he loves to devote time to things that ground him. He enjoys cooking, listening to music and podcasts, watching movies and television, and being outside next to a campfire. Kyle has the blessing of getting to do life with his wonderful wife Amy and their two dogs, Mosley and Crispin.

During this season, let's reflect on gratefulness. We can value what we DO have versus what we WANT.

Do you have your health?
Do you have a roof over your head?
Do you still have loved ones?
Do you have food on your table?
Do you have access to clean water?

Shifting our perspective on what we do have can help change how we feel about our life.

What are things you currently have?
What do you value?

We are still accepting donations for Safe Families of Abilene! ❤️

Kayla obtained her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Howard Payne University in 2009 and became a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker shortly thereafter. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with her Master of Science in Social Work, emphasizing in children and families in 2012. She then became a Licensed Master Social Worker. After working for some time within the realm of trauma and particularly crimes against children, she became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2017.
 
Kayla specializes in foster care, adoption, trauma, grief and loss. She has predominantly worked with victims of crime, foster care, adoption, as well those residing within a long-term care facility. She is passionate about preserving dignity and care for those who are often forgotten.
 
In addition to her work at Turning Point Counseling, Kayla enjoys spending time with her two children and extended family.