About Me
Dr. John Lloyd PHD
Whether you are wanting to work on yourself, for yourself or to the benefit of others and your relationships; I can provide assistance in working with you as an individual, as a couple or as a family! I specialize in working with people dealing with depression, anxiety, and substance use issues. I completed my PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy where I focused on finding creative ways for children to identify and explore their emotions in creative ways. I am CBT certified but also provide multiple perspectives to better serve my clients.
I have been working as a counselor for 13 years and have worked with people experiencing depression, anxiety and substance use issues. I received my undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University in Human Development and Family Studies, my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University and my PhD in Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. I have completed training to better work with people who have experienced trauma and are currently experiencing symptoms related to PTSD. I specialize in working via Telehealth and hope to provide a safe environment for my clients to work within. I can provide counseling for anybody residing in the State of Texas!
Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
A lot of people think that mental health is only about diagnosable mental illnesses, but it's so much more than that. Mental health is the state of our mind and how we're feeling. It's important to remember that mental health is fluid, which means that our mental state can change from day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month, and so on. Just like physical health, mental health fluctuates and we all have good days and bad days. However, when we're experiencing more bad days than good days, it might be time to seek help.
One way to improve our mental health is by getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. This doesn't mean that we should put ourselves in dangerous or harmful situations, but it does mean that we should push ourselves out of our comfort zones from time to time. When we force ourselves to try new things or step outside of our comfort zone, it helps us to build confidence and resilience. Resilience is the ability to cope with or recover from difficult experiences or setbacks. So, when we're feeling down or struggling mentally, resilience can help us to pick ourselves back up again. It's okay to not be okay, but it's also okay to ask for help when you need it.
My Approach
I appreciate the expertise of my clients and what they have experienced throughout their life. While I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help describe the experiences of my clients, I come from a postmodern perspective to provide a non-judgmental stance and to give my clients their voice when dealing with their issues. My ultimate goal is to create a safe, home like environment to put my clients at ease despite working through uncomfortable topics.