Brenda Kyger-Skidgel (she/her)

LPC License in Texas and Florida
Accepting Clients

I help people who feel anxious to feel a lot less anxious. Are you afraid your anxiety, sad feelings will not go away? I can help you.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Porter, TX

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you always a little bit afraid that an anxiety attack is looming? Have you been dealing with anxiety more times than you can count? I know exactly what you’re feeling: the pounding chest, the shortness of breath, the feeling that the walls are closing in and you need out NOW. Attacks can be terrifying, and I don’t want you to suffer from them anymore. Holistic practices can reduce anxiety tremendously, and I look forward to teaching you tools to take your life back.

My Background and Approach

I have dozens of tried and tested coping skills to help you be resilient. My goal for you is to have at least five different coping tools and techniques that you can carry with you at all times. So no matter where you go, you’ll always have access to discreet exercises that can quickly create relief. I am direct and solution focused. We’ll work collaboratively to address the anxiety attacks that are bothering you right now. We’ll start with what’s going on in the moment and how to get control over your body and thoughts. For the past 10 years, I have been focused on helping people get rid of anxiety. I have attended trainings that teach leading edge techniques. We’ll address what’s going on in your brain when you feel anxious and how to get in touch with different parts of your brain to find relief. We’ll discuss what happens to your body when fear takes over so you can learn how to quickly calm down.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I think the main reason we develop mental health issues is because they are unhealthy learned behaviors that we have picked up along the way. I think you can unlearn the faulty behaviors and replace them with healthy ones. As a child, my strong mother left my abusive, alcoholic dad. We faced lots of financial struggles and lacked the model of a healthy relationship but we faced our anxieties and persevered. I love playing pool volleyball with my family and friends. I love animals and nature and try to walk or swim as much as I can.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Other Techniques
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief or Loss
Other Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Grief or Loss
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 14 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

Reach out to Brenda