Ms Teresa Franz
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
“I get it! You feel overwhelmed. You help everyone else to get what they need, but you're running on empty. You feel stuck, anxious, maybe even resentful. I work with you to tame that negative voice inside that tells you you're not good enough. We can make big changes together! Visit my website at www.hopetribetx.com.”
About Me
Approach
I'm a very warm, relational therapist. I make it safe to sort through any thoughts or feelings you have, and figure out how to help you stop cycles of self-criticism and love yourself.
I have struggled on my own with anxiety and codependent patterns of people pleasing, self doubt, perfectionism, and seeking reassurance from others due to my own indecision, and now I help others break free from those patterns and learn to trust their decisions, value themselves, and have healthy relationships.
I create a safe, judgment free zone because I truly understand human behavior and recognized you learned your current patterns of coping from past experiences. They aren't your fault, but you are the only one who can change them, and I'm here to show you what to do every step of the way!
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
In-person & Online
Services
Maybe you’ve been thinking about therapy for awhile. You’ve googled therapists, reading their profiles, looking for the right one. Maybe you’ve even called a few and haven’t heard back, or you just haven’t clicked with them. They aren’t the right fit.
Or maybe you’ve tried therapy before and haven’t felt safe enough to open up. You need someone who makes you feel completely seen and completely accepted, someone you trust, and someone who is an expert in helping people change with highly individualized treatment.
My name is Teresa Franz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I am a mother of two teens, and believe me, I get the struggle! I’m a Christian and offer Christian Counseling, but work with people of all backgrounds.
I am passionate about helping women in their 20s to 50s to conquer that inner negative voice that screams, “You’re not good enough!” Whether you are struggling with relationships, career stress, past trauma, or, my favorite, mom guilt and other parenting stress, I can help! I’ve helped women work through marriage struggles, in-law stress, miscarriages, and being a frazzled mom of littles and teens. My clients feel supported, seen, and equipped with new strategies to embrace life again!
I tell EVERYONE that therapy is a relationship, and just like in dating, it can take time to find the right one.
I want you to feel completely comfortable and safe with me. I want to make sure you feel confident that we are a good fit. That’s why I offer a FREE 15 minute consultation. We will talk about what is bringing you to therapy and what our work together could look like.
Services Offered:
Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
Learn more about CounselingMindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
Learn more about MindfulnessTherapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
Learn more about TherapyOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online Therapy
Works With:
- Adults
- Individuals
- Organisations
- Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about AnxietyRelationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship IssuesBody Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
Learn more about Body ImageStress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
Learn more about Stress / BurnoutLife Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
Learn more about Life TransitionsCodependency
A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.
Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
Learn more about Self-EsteemTrauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about TraumaWomen's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Professional Title:
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.
Credentials
Registrations
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Qualifications
University of Texas