My first review of Julie D. Lee, LCSW was posted 1/9/19 so it's time for an update…read more I originally found my way to Julie a few years after severe and permanent injuries caused me to lose my health and career, which put enormous strains on my personal relationships. I wasn't sure I would survive at all, much less figure out how to make sense of the predicament. Prior to the catastrophe I defined my worth as a human being, my actual right to live and breathe, through work and the ability to provide for my family. That's generally a good thing, right? Workaholism is complicated. That issue alone can cause serious problems if it gets away from you. In my case, it blew up in my face when I became bedridden and unable to perform even the most basic functions, dressing and feeding myself, bathing... It took many years of excruciating effort, surgical interventions, daily physical therapy, pain management, etc., to regain a life worth living. Part of that process was accepting the fact that my injuries were permanent and I would never be the person I was before. As it turned out, I also lost a parts of me that had been causing harm to my loved ones for decades... workaholism and all the nasty little traits that were hammered into my personality in childhood. Long story short, I was raised in an extremely violent home by whackadoo parents. In the small West Texas farming community in which I was raised during the 60's and 70's, it was perfectly normal for adults in schools, churches, etc., to ignore obvious signs of child abuse. The overlapping bruises and open wounds on my back, arms, legs, and torso rarely had time to heal before more were added. My brothers and I were manipulated into fighting one another like cats and dogs and to wage emotional warfare. It seemed there was no escape from the cycle of epic violence. I followed a stereotypical path through the criminal justice system in my teens, left home at 15 years old, and became a business owner just before my 20th birthday. I became a lifelong business owner and high producer...never looked back and thought I "had it all figured out." News flash: I did not have it all figured out. I would not be alive today if I hadn't reached out for help -- not just from surgeons and such, but also those wonderful people in the behavioral health specialties -- psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. Each played a roll in the seemingly impossible task of essentially un-hammering my mind and guiding me back to a life worth living. This is where Julie comes into the picture. My wife and I rely on her for couples counseling and we are both happier for it. Julie does an outstanding job untangling communication issues and helping us see and understand underlying issues that cause stress and confusion. My wife and I also rely on individual counseling with Julie to focus on issues more specific to our own life experiences and to better understand really...everything. I still don't "have it all figured out." But I do know this: Before the injuries that broke my body down and left me a basket case, the things that I thought were most important in life, and the tools I used work my way through it, were partly correct but also intolerably self defeating. And worse, I was inadvertently hurtful to those I cared about the most. Those are tough lessons for an old billy goat like me. But I am a better person for it and I can very clearly see how much happier my life is now. So thank you Julie Lee. Thank you for going above and beyond.

I don't think I can say enough great things about Julie - besides being a wonderful therapist and…read moreperson, she genuinely cares and is extremely insightful! This shows in how well she listens and interacts, is able to pinpoint the issue(s), and also with just how easy she is to connect with. She has a way of putting a person at ease while getting to the root of things and working together for a solution. She has done so much for me personally, and I am truly grateful for her! If you are looking for an amazing therapist, you should look no further!

Cathie is a true God send. Her calling is absolutely to serve couples in their dire time of need…read moreand help them get to a place of standing strong and walking together. My husband and I are beyond grateful for her. She changed our lives for the better forever. We are beyond lucky to have her in our corner throughout our marriage journey. She tackled hard conversations with grace and truth, she led us closer to God and helped our marriage grow healthy in a world full of distraction. She is honest while nurturing. We are so much better equipped to handle this life together and our marriage. If your marriage is in need of a refresher, tackling traumas or root issues, we truly believe Cathie can help anyone in any state. She is diligent in notetaking and dissecting the core of the issue and navigating long term solutions.

My husband and I decided to see Cathie after many years of just feeling stuck in a rut within our…read morerelationship. Although we dated for several years before getting married, we welcomed our daughter just a year after being married. We finally had the perfect little family that we always imagined, but truthfully our marriage was struggling. Cathie has been amazing! She has provided us with invaluable tools to improve on our communication and ignite the spark that we lost over time. I love that Cathie is compassionate, yet straight forward. For the first time in a long time, my husband and I are truly enjoying each other again! If you are struggling with your relationship or just looking for tools to better improve your marriage I would highly recommend reaching out to Cathie. My husband was initially hesitant about seeking counseling and he will agree that it was the best decision we've ever made for our family. We are extremely grateful for Cathie and her guidance!

I am so grateful for Lauren's great listening skills, empathy, and compassion. Her ability to…read moreconnect with me, my challenges and insightful guidance towards a positive path forward have been integral to my progress and reaching my goals. The fact that she is funny as heck in her delivery is icing on the cake ! (gluten-free and vegan, of course).

Lauren has such a great energy, and you'll feel at ease the second you meet her. She's warm,…read moredown-to-earth, full of personality, and has the ability to tell it like it is :) She does an amazing job helping woman feel empowered and find their voice. I'd highly recommend her to anyone who's embarking on the counseling journey.

Working with Collin was truly transformative. He's not only an outstanding counselor for both…read morepersonal and family matters, but also a thoughtful mentor and coach when it comes to navigating life changes. During a particularly challenging time of transition in my career and personal life, he provided the clarity and tools I needed to move forward with confidence. I genuinely don't think I'd be where I am today without his support. Before meeting Collin, I had never worked with a counselor and was unsure of what to expect. He immediately put me at ease with his calm and grounded presence. What I appreciated most was his honesty--he never sugarcoated things but always approached tough conversations with compassion. His guidance helped me uncover and address things I hadn't even realized were holding me back. If you're facing big changes or just feeling stuck, I can't recommend Collin enough. Reaching out to him was one of the best decisions I've made.

From the owner: I treat anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, and more utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and…read moreself-compassion training.

Tried to get services for a loved one. I called the number from Google and it went to a call…read morecenter. The call center representative could not find any clinicians for the Bastrop office, regardless of the filters that were chosen. There is no direct number to get more information for the specific office. I was only trying to find clinicians that had availability and what their hours might look like. There were no clinicians populating for the Bastrop office and the call center representative suggested that I check in daily because things change. The UI for the website is not user-friendly and identifies all clinicians for the entire state and not for a specific office. How can you start services if you can't even get basic information?

I was referred to Katherine Hyer and Thriveworks after a life changing diagnosis. My first time in…read moretherapy so I was not sure what to expect. After 27 minutes of my session, I politely walked out. During that time I was barely able to speak, Ms Hyer went on about her child's medical issues. I was never asked "what's bothering you", or "what are your struggles", it was just a constant monolog of her speaking about her child's issues, and trying to align my issue with her child's. I left knwing far more about her childs issues that Ms Hyer knows about mine. At one point she suggested I speak with my MD about trying a medication her child is on. I see a Neuromuscular Specialist who is very knowledgeable about my Myasthenia Gravis, I did not come to Thriveworks for Medical Advice. By the time I returned to my home, I could see the bill generated for the session was $395. It clearly states on the website that the initial consultation is $200 and follow ups are $170. Either is far too much for a 27 minute session to hear about her childs issues.

I was blessed to come across Randy through a dear friend who had worked with him to overcome her…read moremigraine headaches. He arrived at a time in my life when deep emotional trauma was surfacing and my body was deeply fatigued. I needed help and guidance to work with these heavy energies. His integrity, professionalism and heart centered approach were immediately apparent when I spoke with him on the phone for the first time. He was so skilled at getting to the core emotional blocks and beliefs through the sensations in my body. We worked together to access the subconscious (as we call it my "little one") for multiple sessions and each time it was very profound and transformative. Because of the skills I learned with Randy, I now have a growing relationship with the wounded little one inside and an ability to recognize when she needs love and support from me. All we need is Love from our own Self to return to wholeness and Randy is a powerful guide in helping us to do just this. I highly recommend Randy as a gifted healer! Thank you dear Randy, you are a true angel of light.

I came to Randy Hold for help with what I thought was one issue in my life. What I discovered after…read moremy first 'session' was the layers I wanted to uncover and heal. I am now in a place where I feel calm, relaxed, and able to deal with many aspects of my day to day life. Thank you Randy. You are amazing. I thank you for helping me understand another lesson.

Stacy is wonderful! She works with teens and families! In only few visits she guided our family to…read moreserenity and personal commitments! She is a wonderful professional very assertive and very knowledgeable of her field! I highly recommend her! 2 thumbs up!

From the owner: Treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, parent coaching…read more Children, adolescents, and adults. Please see website for full detail of this practice.

I feel incredibly lucky and grateful that I found Brenda and have been working with her for over a…read moreyear. I love her friendly/non-judgmental approach to therapy. She's relatable, attentive and gives non-bias advice and support. I always leave each session with "homework" and goals to aim for as well as podcasts and book recommendations. She is also flexible and easy to reach in a pinch! I don't know what I'd do without her.

I genuinely don't know what I would do without Brenda. I can say with complete honesty that she…read morehas changed my life. I came to see her initially because of a specific issue I was trying to work through and have continued to see her because she makes my life so much better. I feel lighter after I see her and more equipped to handle difficult situations. She is never judgmental and we have covered a range of life topics from career to marriage to family planning. She is so attentive and thoughtful with her advice and what I appreciate most is how focussed she is on gradual solutions to achieve your goal. It never feels like she is asking me infinite questions with no direction - it is a genuine conversation with real feedback and applicable advice. She is also available via text - which I appreciate - and can be flexible to get you in for an appointment at a convenient time. There is parking in front of her office and she has never once been even a minute late. Go see her!

My wife and I went to Becca for premarital counseling before our big day. Our experience was…read moreextremely good. Becca challenged us to be better versions of ourselves, think about things from different viewpoints, and provided objective areas of improvement for both of us. She was always well prepared and asked great questions to better learn about us. I would highly recommend Becca to anyone looking for therapy or premarital counseling before their big day.

Becca's counseling services were instrumental in helping us repair our relationship and build new…read moretechniques to grow our marriage. Becca's schedule allowed us to find convenient dates and times to meet. Becca provided us tools to address our love languages, conflict resolution, and how to apply the Gottman method to our marriage. We strongly recommend Becca for all couples looking for help with their relationship.

I've been meaning to write a review for Rebecca for a long time, but I want to make sure I do her…read morejustice. It's as simple as this. Though she has a lot of solid experience, no matter how experienced a therapist is or what letters they have after their names, it doesn't matter much if you don't click with them. Rebecca Cook is wonderful at creating rapport. She is genuine, encouraging, and asks good questions. I have a Master's in counseling, so I am extra critical, and I was repeatedly impressed by her. If you're thinking about talking to a professional about a life issue, go see her. I am so thankful I did and am not sure what I would have done without her.

We had one appointment. We didn't pick our next appointment due to her schedule. We ended up…read morehaving to wait on scheduling anything with her because of conflicts in her schedule. She still charged my credit card for two visits. I contacted her, and she gave me a random excuse. I provided proof that we never set another appointment due to schedules. After this, I never heard back from her at all. I had to dispute the charges with my credit card to receive a refund--very unethical business practices.