A Turning Point for Quality Change
Bailey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-Associate). She attended Our Lady of the Lake University, earning her Master of Science in Psychology in August of 2023 with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Bailey also graduated from Schreiner University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Bailey has experience with teens, young adults, couples, families, and […]
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in both the Outpatient and Inpatient settings, as well as Independent Practice, Substance Abuse & Dependence Counseling, Crisis Assessment and In-Home & Community Based Services. Offering counseling and private psychotherapy services to all groups – children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, couples and families, I utilize a wide range of therapeutic approaches to include, but not limited to: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Our shared goal is to address the numerous challenges that we face in our daily lives, working together to achieve your full potential and well-being. Taking the time to invest in yourself and your own emotional and physical well-being is crucial to your success. Together, we work to develop a safe and comfortable environment where you can heal and grow and experience greater joy TODAY. Together, we create an individualized plan using the techniques and strategies to fit your needs and lifestyle with the goal of personal empowerment and success.
With the emergence of social-distancing guidelines due to COVID-19, telehealth and online therapy platforms have gained popularity in the recent months. Just like there are different types of theories that help different clients, a preference for either online or face to face therapy depends on the needs of the client. Each method has its benefits and disadvantages. Let us talk […]
In the midst of the global pandemic that is COVID-19, millions of Americans are now facing the unique set of challenges presented by social distancing. While this effort to “flatten the curve” is for the public good, navigating this new normal can be difficult. From dealing with childcare issues, job changes (and/or losses), decreased contact with loved ones, people are […]
The definition of procrastination is “the action of delaying or postponing something.” Some individuals thrive on procrastination; they thrive on the adrenaline that this pressure creates, and they believe that they work better under constant pressure. However, it can also have serious health consequences for individuals, as stress (i.e., high cortisol levels associated with stress) can damage the body. There […]
There are many ways for people to quit smoking. Today, we are going to talk about effective therapy techniques that can be used to help you quit smoking. The first type of therapy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The goal of CBT is to challenge the cognitive distortions and behaviors that the client currently has about their smoking habits and […]
I get asked this question many times by my clients, and my response is always the same. I do not give you advice because if I do, then you would be living my life and not yours. That is my answer, plain and simple. Other therapists may have a different reason for not wanting to advise their clients. But let […]
Dr. Eiryth Finnigan was born in Phoenix, AZ to a British father and an American mother. She was raised primarily in Phoenix, but she also spent time in her early years in Chicago, IL and the U.K. Dr. Finnigan’s family relocated to the U.K. following her junior year in high school and she completed her secondary education there. She attended University College London (UCL), where she received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After a brief stint working in organizational psychology and management consultancy, Dr. Finnigan decided to pursue a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She was accepted onto the doctoral program at UCL and completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) in 2006.
Dr. Villanueva’s training and background has allowed him the opportunity to provide services to a broad spectrum of clients, and while he enjoys providing therapy to persons across the full spectrum of life, he has found that many of his clients present with significant anxiety, depression, insomnia and pain.
June is Pride month! Below are some ways that you can be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, this month and every month! Recognize (and then Challenge) Biases and Assumptions From a young age, we are all surrounded by hetero-normative messages within society; we assume that people identify with the sex they were assigned at birth and little boys/girls will […]