Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Tyler, TX

To say "things aren't always easy" is often an understatement. Sometimes things are more than hard, and may have been piling up for a while. Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, grief, or changes in life, I'm here to help. I've worked with children, teens and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where they work to sort out their struggles. I have seen the damage trauma can do to relationships, but have also seen the power in connecting with others.

I pride myself in being able to give women a male with whom they can trust and feel safe, provide men a listening ear devoid of judgment and offer adolescents a voice that speaks their language in a way that makes new concepts easily digestible.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor based in Tyler, Texas, and founder of Magnolia Counseling & Supervision, PLLC. With over 15 years of experience in trauma-informed care, addiction recovery, and community mental health, I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals working through life’s most difficult seasons.

My approach to therapy is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I meet clients where they are—with respect, honesty, and compassion. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, burnout, or a life transition, I help you move forward with clarity and resilience.

Service has been a constant in my life. I have served in the United States Marine Corps, worked in law enforcement, taught in the classroom, and now serve as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Each chapter shaped how I understand stress, trauma, responsibility, and personal transformation.

My work is grounded in both lived experience and clinical training. I know what it means to operate under pressure. I understand how trauma embeds itself in the body and how identity can fracture under prolonged stress. I also know that change is possible when insight is paired with disciplined, intentional work.

Clients often describe me as direct, steady, and grounded. I don’t believe in surface-level coping alone. I believe in helping you understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and build internal strength that carries beyond the therapy room.

Whether you are navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, or a major life transition, our work together is focused on clarity, resilience, and sustainable change.

I bring years of experience to my work with individuals and families struggling with mental health challenges. I have worked exclusively in outpatient mental health since completing my studies, and I am deeply committed to empowering my clients to thrive. As a mother of five children - including one who passed at a young age - and a bonus child, I understand firsthand the important role that mental health plays in our overall well-being and happiness. Text or call 903-476-3585.

Welcome! I’m Dr. Tawanda Kitchen, a counselor and educational leader dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with courage, clarity, and compassion. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Management from Alliant International University, a Master’s in Counseling from California State University, Fresno, and a Bachelor’s in Communications from Biola University, I bring both academic excellence and real-world experience to my practice.

Over the years, I’ve worked across California, Illinois, Louisiana, and Texas—supporting clients in educational, clinical, and community settings. My approach integrates emotional intelligence, faith-informed insight, and practical strategies for growth.

I specialize in:

• Relationship and marital counseling
• Family systems and parent-child dynamics
• Anxiety, adjustment, and stress management
• Self-esteem and identity development
• Grief, loss, and life transitions I believe that healing begins with awareness and thrives through connection. Whether you’re rebuilding after loss, redefining your identity, or restoring relationships, my goal is to help you move forward with renewed purpose and peace.

I have a variety of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to a range of clients from young children to adults. Having worked in environments including the school system, outpatient facilities and private practice, I have a solid understanding of how to collaborate with clients to identify their needs and provide appropriate support or connect to the right community resources. Throughout my career, I have gained experience with navigating conflict resolution, addressing general DSM-5 diagnosis’, and helping clients increase emotional regulation and distress tolerance.