LGBT therapists in Waco, TX

Do you feel alone or misunderstood, or are you looking for an unbiased person to listen? You’re not alone. My name is Karie Talkington. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and I have been working with children, teens, and adults for the past 24 years in various capacities. I help clients and families navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes with compassion. I specialize in autism, ADHD, and trauma. My goal is to help you feel more secure, confident, and connected—to help you live your best life!

I have a passion for helping people navigate life's challenges. Seeking help can feel like a big step, but it is also a powerful one. I offer a collaborative and nonjudgemental space for discovering strengths and with helping you feel empowered.

Starting therapy can often make people feel nervous and unsure about what to expect. I understand how hard it is to trust a stranger with such personal thoughts and feelings. I have been working to help others create a safe and productive space to share and grow since 2013.

I understand that attending therapy can feel intimidating and overwhelming, and frequently, the most difficult aspect of the entire process is simply taking the initial step to begin. Nevertheless, you are here now, and you are officially embarking on your personal path to heal and rebuild. I genuinely welcome the chance to connect with you and discover more about exactly how I can support you. My personal approach is consistently warm, deeply empathetic, and highly collaborative.

I am licensed in Texas with 9 years of professional experience. I have experience working with military families and children going through reintegration processes, and understanding new family dynamics. I have experience working with children and youth who are facing social, academic, and identity concerns. I have experience working with foster and adopted youth. I have experience in helping adult clients with relationships, family conflicts, parenting, self-esteem, sexuality, and confidence.

It's easy to feel stuck in life with limited support. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in private practice and inpatient settings, I strive to make my clients seen and heard for who they are.

Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor with over 15 years of combined experience in individual, couples, conjoint, family, and group psychotherapy across outpatient, inpatient, in-home, and community mental health settings. Proficient in DSM-based assessment, evidence-based treatment planning, crisis intervention, and suicidal/homicidal risk management. I bring with me a working knowledge of human development, family and system interaction. I am committed to culturally competent, trauma-informed care. I hold a PhD in Family Therapy and I am licensed in Texas, New York, Oklahoma, and Michigan.

Counseling is my second career and a profession I genuinely love. My life experiences have shaped who I am as a therapist, allowing me to meet each client’s story with compassion, empathy, and respect. I believe every person deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.

I am deeply committed to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, heal from painful experiences, and build a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, I will work alongside you with curiosity, authenticity, and care.

Licensed Private Counselor, MS, MEd., LPC, EMDR Trained

I am a Licensed Private Counselor serving clients in Texas. I believe all experiences in our lives whether good or bad can help a person grow by equipping themselves with knowledge and skills to better understand who they are as a person. All information about a person is important and can be used as a steppingstone toward wholeness and healing. I have worked with children, teens, adults, and people with special needs.

Hi, I'm Tamra, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, life transitions, and substance use, and I tailor therapy to each person's unique needs and goals. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, we'll work toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.

Hey there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the mental health field for five years. I have experience specializing in working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of their next steps. Together, we focus on building clarity, emotional regulation skills, and practical strategies that support meaningful change.

Maybe your brain will not slow down long enough to finish what you started. Maybe the worry arrives before you are even out of bed. Maybe something happened years ago that you have never really put down. I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors carrying ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I have spent over six years doing it across private practice, schools, and clinics. I work with people of all ages and abilities, in English or Spanish. It would be my honor to be a part of your journey.

I work with adults who grew up with emotionally immature or emotionally unavailable parents. Many come in feeling lonely, empty, or misunderstood, often stuck in people‐pleasing, low self‐esteem, anxiety, or depression, and unsure of who they are or how to form lasting emotional connections. I also support clients facing work stress, major life transitions, and grief. Together, we slow things down, build insight, strengthen identity and boundaries, and develop skills for emotional regulation and healthier relationships so clients feel more grounded, confident, and connected.