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Helen Coffman, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered work
About Helen
Helen Coffman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 16 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma or abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and life transitions. Helen also supports those dealing with career strain, compassion fatigue, and relationship or parenting concerns.
She uses practical talk and structured strategies to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered methods. Helen aims to help people identify patterns that keep problems active and practice specific steps to shift them.
Before her clinical work she spent many years teaching parents about life transitions related to childbearing and parenting. Her background includes private practice, community service, and hospice medical social work. That mix informs how she balances immediate coping strategies with longer term understanding.
In sessions she asks clear questions, offers straightforward observations, and suggests exercises to try between meetings. Homework might include short behavior experiments, thought records, or values-based actions depending on goals. The focus is on small, doable changes that can fit into a busy life.
Helen describes the client-therapist relationship as the foundation of effective counseling. She pays attention to how people connect in session and uses that relationship to explore past patterns and current choices. People looking for a practical, structured approach to symptoms and life problems will find an emphasis on measurable steps and real-world practice.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Helen regularly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered conversation. CBT focuses on spotting thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. ACT helps people clarify values and commit to actions that matter despite uncomfortable feelings. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building a working relationship that supports practical change.Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Helen will talk with clients about goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust if something is not helping. The plan is shaped by what the client wants to change and what fits their daily life, not by a single method chosen in advance.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fewer barriers to attending regular meetings. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online meetings can make it simpler to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Helen aims to use session time for brief skills practice, behavior experiments, and planning useful steps between meetings to support steady progress.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and relationship or parenting concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and to test small changes in thinking and action. Sessions often include brief exercises and practice to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 16 years of clinical experience and a long history teaching parents about life transitions before clinical licensure. Her work spans private practice, community service, and hospice medical social work.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices within that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where the client is located.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through that process.
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