Tina Mergerson, LCSW — Therapist in Texas

Hi there, I'm Tina!

I'm here to help you sort through what's difficult right now and offer a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. My counseling style is laid back—I've been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a good sense of humor. I focus on identifying your strengths and helping you maximize them to overcome obstacles.

My focus

My ideal client is ready to explore emotions, gain insight into patterns, and develop meaningful coping strategies. Whether managing anxiety, depression, grief, processing trauma, working through relationship difficulties, or striving for greater self-confidence, I create a compassionate space for reflection and growth tailored to each individual.

My approach

I help you gain new perspective by using solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and strength-based approaches, all geared toward allowing you to heal at your own pace. My goal is to assist you in finding the road to healing at a pace that's comfortable for you, creating a safe space to be open and honest without judgment.

My communication style

I prioritize open, compassionate, and nonjudgmental communication to create a safe and supportive environment. My tone is empathetic, collaborative, and encouraging, ensuring you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I tailor my approach to your needs, fostering honest dialogue while providing guidance that feels constructive and affirming.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with you to set and achieve meaningful goals within a compassionate, nonjudgmental space. We identify key areas for development—whether processing trauma, building coping strategies, strengthening relationships, or gaining clarity on life decisions. Goals are broken into manageable steps that foster progress.

Our first session

In our first session, I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported. We'll discuss what brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain. I encourage open dialogue so we can shape our approach together. By the end, we'll work toward a direction that feels meaningful and aligned with your goals.

I identify as...

Cis, Female
Biracial or Multiracial, Black or African American, Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

+ 5 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Single Mother

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 49 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Texas State University-San Marcos.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Tina Mergerson