Trace of Times
Therapy Initiative, PLLC
WELCOME!
Meet Your Therapist...
Tammy Nicholes
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Searching for the right match for a therapist can be a daunting task and in its own way vulnerable too. You need to know that by taking that step is a healthy choice and you should be so proud to find priority in taking care of you and your relationships. By simply looking you have already done some of the hard work of initiating a change.
There can be many different reasons people look for counseling support. But finding the right therapist to match your needs can make a big difference. So what can you expect from me? A nonjudgmental space to discuss thoughts/feelings and asking some of those tough questions to help you get the growth you desire in efforts to help you attain your goals.
Take a moment to look at some of the areas of treatment I specialize in by following the link below and then reach out so that we can start the journey of helping you work towards your goals.
The Short Story of
Tammy Nicholes, LMFT-Associate
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist associate (LMFT-A) in the state of Texas and therefore can work with clients that reside in the state of Texas. I have passed my licensure exam and am working to complete my 3000 hours while under the supervision of Lisa Powell, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S. My professional license number to practice marriage and family therapy is 203720.
PHILOSOPHY
My theoretical orientation is systemic and my therapy preference is solution-focused therapy. Systemic thinking involves the idea that we are all affected by our thinking and our development. When working with a client, I try always to be aware of the system in which the client functions.
Solution-focused therapy is a person-centered therapy that believes that we have the tools to solve our own problems, if we are focused in the right direction. I work with clients to find the exceptions to their problems: times when things are working well. Then I help the client find ways to have things work well on a more consistent basis.
Some concerns respond better with other forms of therapy. Other approaches I may use are trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), experiential therapy, narrative therapy, or psychoeducation.
I also have training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR can be beneficial in helping to process trauma(s) that are impacting a client's daily routine.
I believe it is important to develop the best approach for each client in order to determine the therapy that complements not only the client(s) but also the reason for them seeking counseling services.
