Holly Waddell

Maybe you keep repeating the same painful patterns in relationships. Maybe your emotions hit harder and faster than you can handle, or something that happened years ago still follows you. Maybe you know something needs to change but can’t quite make yourself start. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in Lubbock, and I work with adults who are ready to stop just getting through the day. I have more than 20 years of experience in crisis work, child protection, and trauma, so very little surprises me. You won’t have to soften your story for me.

I earned my Master of Education in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University and a bachelor’s in psychology from St. Edward’s University. I’ve also completed doctoral coursework toward a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Texas Tech, where I helped teach graduate counseling students and became a member of Chi Sigma Iota, the counseling honor society.

I commonly help with:

• Trauma and difficult childhood experiences
• Overwhelming emotions, anxiety, and mood swings
• Relationship patterns that keep repeating
• Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or ambivalent about change

My approach is practical and evidence-based. I use Motivational Interviewing to help you find your own reasons to change, without pressure. DBT gives you real skills for intense emotions and conflict. Trauma-focused CBT helps you process painful experiences at a pace that feels safe. Schema Therapy gets at the deep-rooted beliefs about yourself that started early and still run the show.

Sessions with me are warm but direct. You’ll always know why we’re doing what we’re doing, and you’ll leave with something you can use.

Our first session is simply a chance to talk about what’s going on and see if we’re a good fit. Reaching out is the hardest part, and I’d be glad to hear from you.