Turning Point Counseling

11/23/2023

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! 😉

11/22/2023

11/15/2023

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. 😉

11/13/2023

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.

10/09/2023

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 ⭐️

09/14/2023

Reminder to keep going 🤍

If there is no rain, there is no rainbow.

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

08/24/2023

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.

08/24/2023

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! 💙✨

08/16/2023

We have a new and improved website! Thanks to ARC Social Management LLC! We love supporting local businesses, and it was such a pleasure working with Skylar! Reach out to her for any marketing/social media needs. www.turningptcounseling.com

08/02/2023

🔔 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.”

07/28/2023

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.”

07/13/2023

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! 🎉

07/03/2023

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! 😎🌭🎇

05/19/2023

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!