New Direction Counseling | Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Therapy can be utilized for many struggles in a person’s life. I provide therapy to individuals searching for a change in their life. Asking for help can be difficult, but you are worth it. My goal is to help you find your best self and the life you enjoy. If you’re looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you’re ready to move your life in a new direction, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Please call me today at 432-254-8646.

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I offer individual counseling for children (starting at age 8), adolescents, and adults. Whether you are suffering from addiction, emotional distress, behavior issues, family issues, school or work issues, self-esteem issues, or you just feel stuck, I am here to assist you on your journey. I am dedicated to personalizing my approach to each of my client’s individual needs to help reach the growth they are striving for in therapy and life. Individual sessions are 55-60 minutes.

Children

Children can experience the same emotional distress and mood disorders as an adult. Many people overlook issues that children have because childhood tends to be viewed as carefree and fun, but this is not the case for all children. Some children may have a harder time dealing with life stressors and parents may need additional support to help the child. Common reasons children go to therapy:

Anxiety	Depression	ADHD
Conduct disorder	Adjustment issues	School issues
Self-esteem issues	Isolation	Sleep disturbances
Suicidal thoughts	Self-harm

Adolescents/Teenagers

Teenagers struggle with different issues than adults, which holds a whole new set of challenges. Allowing teenagers to be a part of their therapy encourages them to learn new skills and find a sense of independence. It is a safe place where they can be heard without being judged or criticized. Therapy for adolescents/teens can help improve their overall well-being, relationships with others, and functioning on a day to day basis. Common reasons adolescents/teens go to therapy:

Anxiety	Depression	Behavior problems
Substance abuse issues	Stress	School issues
Social issues	Grief	Trauma
Suicidal thoughts	Self-harm	Legal issues
Struggles with peer or family relationships	Life Transitions	Development of healthy self-esteem

Adults

Despite the stigma that only “crazy people” seek help from a therapist, many individuals have discovered the value of therapy for various personal and social issues. Starting therapy and embarking on your journey can help find a sense of balance in your life. Working with your therapist in a collaborative relationship will help gain awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, challenge any obstacle that may be hindering emotional well-being, learn and implement new approaches to promote life changes, and set personal goals to work towards desired change. Common reasons adults go to therapy:

Anxiety	Depression	Mood disorders
Emotional distress	Stress	Adjustment issues
Looking for increased life satisfaction	Grief and loss	Trauma
Suicidal thoughts	Self-esteem issues	Relationship issues
Major life changes	Parenting/family issues	Addiction

Children

Children can experience the same emotional distress and mood disorders as an adult. Many people overlook issues that children have because childhood tends to be viewed as carefree and fun, but this is not the case for all children. Some children may have a harder time dealing with life stressors and parents may need additional support to help the child. Common reasons children go to therapy:

Anxiety	Depression
ADHD	Conduct disorder
Adjustment issues	School issues
Self-esteem issues	Isolation
Suicidal thoughts	Self-harm
Sleep disturbances

Adolescents/Teenagers

Teenagers struggle with different issues than adults, which holds a whole new set of challenges. Allowing teenagers to be a part of their therapy encourages them to learn new skills and find a sense of independence. It is a safe place where they can be heard without being judged or criticized. Therapy for adolescents/teens can help improve their overall well-being, relationships with others, and functioning on a day to day basis. Common reasons adolescents/teens go to therapy:

Anxiety	Depression
Behavior problems	Substance abuse issues
Stress	School issues
Social issues	Grief
Trauma	Suicidal thoughts
Self-harm	Legal issues
Struggles with peer or family relationships	Life Transitions
Development of healthy self-esteem

Adults

Despite the stigma that only “crazy people” seek help from a therapist, many individuals have discovered the value of therapy for various personal and social issues. Starting therapy and embarking on your journey can help find a sense of balance in your life. Working with your therapist in a collaborative relationship will help gain awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, challenge any obstacle that may be hindering emotional well-being, learn and implement new approaches to promote life changes, and set personal goals to work towards desired change. Common reasons adults go to therapy:

Anxiety	Depression
Mood disorders	Emotional distress
Stress	Adjustment issues
Looking for increased life satisfaction	Grief and loss
Trauma	Suicidal thoughts
Self-esteem issues	Relationship issues
Major life changes	Parenting or family issues
Addiction

LPC, LCDC & CCTP

I am a Midland based Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and have served individuals, adolescents, and children in a therapeutic capacity for almost 10 years. I graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Community, Family, and Addiction Services and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Psychology.

I have worked with individuals struggling with addiction where I furthered my knowledge of the disease and the various hurdles that come with addiction and recovery. I’ve worked with children and adolescents where I gained therapeutic knowledge to deal with various degrees of abuse and trauma. I have also worked with individuals on family and relationship issues, job and relational stressors, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and overall emotional distress.

I am often asked why I became a therapist and if I enjoy what I do. The answer is simple: I love my job, and I love watching people find the change they have been searching for. I believe that everyone can change because I have witnessed it time and time again. Seeing my clients’ growth increases my passion to help others and facilitate the changes they want to see in their own life.

Contact Me Today

I would love to talk to you about setting up an appointment and discuss your individualized needs. To schedule an appointment with me, call 432-254-8646 or email me at chall@ndcounselingtx.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I am here to help!