Our therapists provide life coaching in Pflugerville, TX

Matthew Harmon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with adults and children with disabilities, with death and dying, and extensively in the inpatient/outpatient behavioral health setting with individuals in crisis, including suicidal depression and other issues.

Matthew completed his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and his Master of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. He is passionate, attentive, and well-organized. Matthew believes that life is not always easy, and though there is joy, there is also much heartache. After years of working in this field, providing services to many different clients, Matthew came to the understanding that no situation is hopeless, that there is a solution to every problem, though not always what we expect.

Matthew is trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1. Matthew's approach is focused, practical, and skills based, helping couples strengthen their relationships through structured, research backed tools. Matthew integrates Gottman Method principles improving communication, deepening emotional connection, and managing conflict constructively, while maintaining a clear, goal oriented framework tailored to each couple’s needs.

Matthew aims to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can learn about yourself and your loved ones in an effort to feel more whole, more connected, and more in control of your life’s direction. He specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is one of the most effective evidence-based therapeutic treatments available. CBT is based on something called the “cognitive theory", an idea relating back to the ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus, who said, “Individuals aren’t disturbed by the world or what happens to them, but by their thoughts about the world.” The primary idea is that if we can change our thoughts about ourselves, the world, and our idea of the future, then we can change our experience. Matthew is also trained in hypnotherapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and has a passion for mindfulness, existentialism, ecotherapy, and other holistic methods.

Natalie Lenard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 10 years of experience in counseling and mental health. Working with clients across all age ranges, she has assisted clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, academic struggles, dissociative disorders, family and relational problems, and stage of life hardships.

Natalie graduated with a Master's degree in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Her degree included a focus on both School and Community Mental Health Counseling. Natalie's later experiences working in domestic violence, substance abuse, criminal justice, parental alienation, and high-conflict divorce have taught her that long-term healing is the result of working to heal the root causes of our struggles. Natalie’s treatment approach incorporates trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (TI-CBT), relational methods, and attachment theories, among many others.

Natalie understands the importance of personal growth to promote long-term healing. Her goal is to help you look deep within, find the person you are meant to be and use those strengths to be able to overcome difficulties yourself. Together, you will work to find the YOU that is the author of your story. Natalie looks forward to helping you achieve your goals.