Rivers Edge Counseling +Wellness

08/13/2025

Rivers edge welcomes you back to school with some encouragement and some tips for getting in your new routine with success! We are here to support you and thinking about all of you this back to school season!

08/04/2025

Angela became a counselor after serving in younglife and seeing the need for being seen and heard. She sees the beauty and value in being a safe and trusted pace for her client’s vulnerability. Desiring to move beyond the fast paced world that thrives on appearances, Angela creates a space for her clients to be able to talk, cry, grow, and heal.

Angela is recharged by seeing her clients empower themselves and find joy in their own overcoming.

When Angela isn’t counseling, you can find her hiking, crocheting, brunching, and scoping out new coffee shops.

Angela enjoys working with people who have experienced complex trauma as well as working with children who have a hard time regulating their emotions. Angela loves to also walk alongside those who are the first to break generational trauma.

You can read more about her on our website!

Call, text, or email us today to schedule your appointment with Angela!
(713) 628-8197
houston@riversedgecw.com

07/31/2025

www.riversedgecw.com/perfectionism
The mask of “fine” hides the weight of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and silent anxiety. You don’t have to hold it all together to be worthy. Healing begins when we stop performing and start showing up with compassion for ourselves. 💛

Click on the link to read Julia’s thoughts on perfectionism and finding freedom!

07/28/2025

The counseling process can look many different ways depending on a client’s needs and the therapeutic approach. At the core, here are a few things that counseling is designed to be.

🎉Fun Fact🎉: The terms counseling and therapy are one and the same!

What questions do YOU have about the counseling process?

07/21/2025

Meet our newest Austin counselor Ali Schmidt!

Our Rivers Edge office is new in Austin but Ali is no stranger to the city. She has been caring for Austin for years working as a mentor for teens in the non-profit world and helping with chronic homelessness.

Ali is a gift to those who meet with her. Her deep value and love for people is evident from the first meeting. When clients are with Ali they feel like their story matters because Ali cares.

Her specialties include adolescents and adults, grief and loss as well as identity and spiritual issues. Her most recent article is below.

https://riversedgecw.com/coping-with-grief/

If you know someone who could benefit from seeing Ali let them know!

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Ali is a counselor in Austin for those struggling with grief and loss. She excels with college and adult women as well as men.

07/17/2025

Meet our newest Boerne counselor Kelley Ward!

Kelley has been a registered nurse for many years and brings a whole person approach to therapy. She is gifted at getting a thorough understanding of your story and background which paves the way to healing and hope. Kelley has a way of bringing a sense of safety and calmness in the midst of whatever storm you are in.

A few of her specialties include motherhood, perinatal and postpartum, grief and loss. You can check out her most recent article about postpartum below.

Fun fact - She spent quite a bit of her life in Canada so if you want to know more about all things Canada she would be "keen" to tell you "eh"?

If you or someone you know in Boerne is struggling as a new mom, getting through an unexpected diagnosis, or just need a safe person to process with Kelley would be great fit.

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07/15/2025

Now open in Central Austin!

Rivers Edge Counseling + Wellness is here to support your journey to healing, growth, and balance.

Book your first session today using the link in our bio. See you soon!

03/17/2024

Ann Marie’s favorite part of being a counselor is witnessing people’s bravery and resilience as they show up in times that feel like rock bottom, in discomfort, in victories and celebrations, in tears, and in laughter. Ann Marie considers it an HONOR to join her clients as they take steps towards experiencing themselves and life more freely.

When Ann Marie isn’t counseling, you can find her soaking up the sun in Galveston, listening to country music, cooking, spending time with her nieces and nephews, reading or watching a dramatic series, and going on walks!

Ann Marie sees young children, teens, adults, and families. She loves creating space for kids to feel known in her therapy room while also supporting their parents in navigating behavioral, trauma, and attachment related challenges. Ann Marie cares about direction and compassion with all of her clients in a way that helps them feel safe and motivated to do hard, transformative work.

You can read more about her on our website!

Call, text, or email us today to schedule your appointment with Ann Marie!
☎️(713) 628-8197
📧houston@riversedgecw.com

03/15/2024

Who is counseling for?

Counseling is for individuals, couples, families, and groups with a wide range of presenting challenges and needs. Maybe you are experiencing something in one of these categories, but this list is not limited. Most importantly, come as you are! Even if you are not sure exactly what you are coming for, counseling can be a space for you.

We are honored to walk alongside you if you’re ready to take this step. Message us today!

03/15/2024

Meet Heather!

Heather views counseling as holding space for another person to be completely real about what is going on in their life. She knows it takes courage to be vulnerable and that the healing is worth it.

Heather desires to help her clients realize their worth, embrace their uniqueness, and gain insight into how their past might have affected them. She enjoys seeing her clients be freed from unhelpful thoughts and habits that hold them back.

When Heather isn’t counseling, you can find her playing games with her family, coffee/journaling, and binging her favorite tv show.

Heathers enjoys working with people in helping professions as well as individuals experiencing burnout or depression. In addition to this Heather loves to meet with college students, couples, and young adults, and helping people process their trauma while creating a new narrative for their life story.

You can read more about her on our website!

Call, text, or email us today to schedule your appointment with Heather!
☎️(979) 465-2400
📧collegestation@riversedgecw.com

03/08/2024

Are you in high school and getting ready to go to college?
Come to our group!

We have a 4 week group happening throughout April for anyone getting ready for college. In this group we will go deeper into thriving in the areas that can be challenging during the transition of going to college and becoming a young adult.

Sign up is linked here: https://forms.gle/HMprNfip3rczfMYz9
OR you can email/text our office and we will get you set up!

☎️(830) 375-8484
📧boerne@riversedgecw.com

03/08/2024

Mason became a counselor because he has a deep desire to help people find wholeness. He finds joy and fulfillment by supporting others and being a safe space in navigating their own journeys.

Mason believes in fostering authenticity and encouraging clients to embrace their true selves on their path toward healing. Every client is embraced with the invitation to “come as you are,” ensuring a secure space for exploration and growth.

When he isn’t counseling, you can find Mason exploring the outdoors, embarking on road trips, and hiking with his family and loved ones.

Mason enjoys working with teens and adults, working through life’s challenges. With a decade of ministerial experience, he holds a special place in his heart for those who are, or have been, part of the ministry community. You can read more about him on our website!

Call, text, or email us today to schedule your appointment with Mason!

☎️(713) 628-8197
📧houston@riversedgecw.com