New Life Counseling Center

New Life Counseling Center NLCC is a Christian counseling practice that offers individual, marital, and family therapy. NLCC’s philosophy of human nature is basically optimistic.

We see the human spirit as created by God, and is adaptable, enduring, and capable of creative growth. This is the foundation of why we do what we do. If a client requests to incorporate Christian spirituality into counseling, our therapists are well trained to do so. However, we are incredibly respectful of our clients’ faith beliefs, including those who profess faith and those who do not. Whomever we are serving, we will offer academically trained and clinically robust counseling.

04/29/2026

Stephanie Ruyter, LPC-Associate, supervised by Deana Reed, #68220, works with couples in therapy for affair recovery. She will be leading a virtual affair recovery group for women working through the difficulties from a partner's affair.

To reserve your spot, visit our website (link in bio or below):

https://www.newlifecounselingcenter.com/

04/28/2026

"In a way, our nervous systems talk to each other. So, I can say one thing with my words, but my spouse might “hear” something different based on what they are sensing from my nervous system, and it’s all happening instinctually. This is what I believe gets in the way of communication in marriage…and it’s so much more than just the words. " Stephanie Ruyter, LPC-Associate, supervised by Deana Reed, #68220, discusses communicating in relationships in her latest blog.

To read the full blog either click this link or head over to our website (link is in the bio).
https://www.newlifecounselingcenter.com/post/improving-communication-in-marriage

04/15/2026

Are you the one people always turn to? The one who anticipates everyone else's needs?

You have a helper identity, which can be beautiful, but also exhausting.

When helping becomes tied to your sense of worth, it's hard to stop, even when you're burning out.

Your value isn't measured by your productivity or availability. You matter even when you're not helping. Rest is not a reward. It's necessary.

Therapy can help you reconnect with your own voice, your own worth, and give you permission to rest.

To schedule a free consultation with one of our dedicated therapists, please click on the link in the bio to our website and submit an inquiry form. We'll be in touch within 24 hours. 🤍

Moments like this remind us that the work we do is deeply relational with both clients and fellow therapists. Always goo...
04/15/2026

Moments like this remind us that the work we do is deeply relational with both clients and fellow therapists. Always good to reconnect with New Life alumni!

04/11/2026

"Bowen theory helps shift the focus away from blame and toward self-understanding. Rather than asking “Who is the problem?” the question becomes: “How do I manage myself when relationships become stressful?” David Yentzen, LPC at New Life Counseling discusses men's issues regarding stress and self in his latest blog.

To read the full blog to learn more about how Bowen theory can help by clicking the link below or in our bio: https://www.newlifecounselingcenter.com/post/men-s-issues-stress-and-self

03/31/2026

Bowen Family Systems Therapy has a sneaky way of shifting the spotlight from “What’s wrong with my spouse?” to “What patterns am I participating in?” That can feel both liberating and mildly annoying, because growth rarely asks permission first.

Ready to work on overcoming patterns that no longer serve you?

Please reach out to us through the link in our bio to schedule an appointment with one of our dedicated therapists.

03/27/2026

"I often hear clients describe feeling uncomfortable around certain people or in specific social situations. To cope, they find themselves “performing” or carefully managing how others perceive them in order to avoid conflict, rejection, or disapproval. This can look like people-pleasing, staying quiet when something feels off, or even pulling away from relationships altogether."

Stephanie Brannan, LPC-Associate, supervised by Deana Reed, LPC-S #68220, discusses the hidden costs of masking anxiety in her latest blog on our website.

Read the full article on our website - it's a good read! (Link is in the bio)

https://www.newlifecounselingcenter.com/post/the-hidden-costs-of-masking-anxiety-in-daily-life

"Many couples are surprised to find that it’s possible to have a fairly intense conflict over something small and ordina...
03/17/2026

"Many couples are surprised to find that it’s possible to have a fairly intense conflict over something small and ordinary. In most conflicts, the process matters more than the content. "

Michelle Traudt, LPC-Associate, supervised by Deana Reed, LPC-S #68220, discusses patterns that show up in conflict within marriage in her latest blog.

Check it out - it's a great read on our website!

https://www.newlifecounselingcenter.com/post/same-fight-different-day-the-pattern-beneath-your-marriage-arguments

"When anxiety decreases sufficiently, people can begin to think about their problems. Anxiety impairs the ability to thi...
03/13/2026

"When anxiety decreases sufficiently, people can begin to think about their problems. Anxiety impairs the ability to think. A thoughtful approach usually reveals that the partners are in a relationship pattern that, though not serving them well, is not new. It may have begun years ago; it may even go back to childhood or previous generations. What is important is that people are able to see patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors where they exist. Once they can objectively see the pattern and how it repeats itself over time, they are in a position to see their own contribution to it.

One’s own part of the relationship pattern is the only part that one has the power to change. (…) In reality, each person plays a part in producing the symptoms, so if one person changes his or her contribution to the relationship problem (without leaving), the whole pattern will often change."

-- Dr. Roberta Gilbert, Extraordinary Relationships, p.36-37

03/11/2026

None of this pushes us to become distant or disengaged. The aim is calm connection without overextension and care without self-erasure.

"When couples move from blaming themselves or others to understanding themselves, they become more thoughtful, more grou...
03/06/2026

"When couples move from blaming themselves or others to understanding themselves, they become more thoughtful, more grounded, and more capable of genuine connection." David Yentzen, LPC, discusses how therapy helps couples move from blame to understanding in your marriage in his latest blog.

Please visit our website to read the full article - it's very good!

Anxiety rarely stays contained within one person.In families, couples, and workplaces, anxiety often moves between peopl...
02/25/2026

Anxiety rarely stays contained within one person.

In families, couples, and workplaces, anxiety often moves between people, shaping communication.

By working to slow down reactive responses, we start to find calm and connected ways to communicate.

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Round Rock, TX
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