Texas women deserve healing, confidence, and clarity

Therapy for women of color who want their power back

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Hi, I’m Tyler Ricks (she/her), a therapist based in Kyle, Texas. I primarily work with young women of color, offering virtual and in-person therapy across Texas.

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Supervised by Dr. Jaime Telfeyan, LPC-S

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Services

  • Adult Therapy

    Therapy for adults navigating emotional overwhelm, relationship struggles, self-doubt, or a sense of disconnection from themselves. I work with people who want to better understand their inner world, develop emotional awareness, and experience more ease and authenticity in their lives.

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  • Teen Therapy

    Therapy for teens who may be feeling overwhelmed, withdrawn, anxious, or misunderstood. I offer a supportive space to help teens explore their emotions, develop self-understanding, and navigate relationships, school pressures, and life transitions with greater clarity and confidence.

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  • Virtual Therapy

    Secure online therapy for adults and teens anywhere in Texas. Virtual sessions offer the same level of care and connection as in-person work, with the flexibility to meet from home or another private space.

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Specialties

  • Emotional Neglect & Emotional Loneliness

    Therapy for people who grew up without consistent emotional support and learned to handle things on their own. Emotional neglect can be hard to name, but often shows up as feeling disconnected, numb, overwhelmed by emotions, or unsure of your needs. Therapy can offer a space to finally feel, make sense of your inner world, and experience emotional safety in relationship.

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  • Shame, Self-Blame, & Harsh Inner Criticism

    Therapy for individuals who carry a deep sense of shame, self-criticism, or feeling “not enough.” Many people learn to turn pain inward as a way to survive. In therapy, we explore where these patterns came from and begin to develop a more compassionate and grounded relationship with yourself.

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  • Difficulty Feeling or Expressing Emotions

    Therapy for people who struggle to access, understand, or express their emotions. This may look like emotional numbness, feeling overwhelmed when emotions do surface, or relying on logic and strength to cope. Therapy can help you safely reconnect with your emotional experience and build trust in your feelings.

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  • Relationship Patterns & Emotional Safety

    Therapy for individuals who notice repeating patterns in relationships, such as feeling unseen, over-giving, pulling away, or struggling to trust others. Together, we explore how past experiences shaped these patterns and work toward creating more emotionally secure and fulfilling connections.

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Looking at the Bigger Picture

We’ll explore how earlier experiences continue to shape your relationships and inner world today. When something feels stuck or confusing, we slow down and zoom out to understand it in context, so it makes sense, not so it feels like something is “wrong” with you.

Fit & the Process

This approach works best for people who are curious, reflective, and open to a process that unfolds over time. Therapy isn’t a one-session fix, and finding the right fit between therapist and client is essential.

Endorsements

  • "Tyler is a brilliant counselor who uses psychodynamic therapy to great effect. She is kind and thoughtful which shows up in how she interacts with her clients."

    Addison F.

  • “Tyler cares deeply for all of her clients. She puts in lots of extra time outside of sessions to learn how to best serve her clients and complete trainings relevant to the population she sees.“

    Lily W.

  • “Tyler is highly personable, empathetic, and knowledgable counselor. She works with her clients as they explore themselves and heal.“

    Savannah S.

  • “Tyler brings depth, humor, and care to work with perfectionism, identity, and emotional insight. She helps clients drop old roles and step into authenticity with honesty, strength, and compassion.“

    Jaime T.

  • “Tyler is a genuine and warm counselor who brings a spirit of collaboration to her work. Her commitment to social justice is woven into every interaction, fostering a space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.“

    Ulika S.

  • “Tyler is a compassionate, smart, and resourceful clinician. Her passion for helping others shines through in her clinical skills, and her dedication to the field is a boon to the counseling profession as a whole.“

    Greg P.

 FAQs

  • My standard fee is $150 for weekly individual sessions, and $225 for deep dive extended sessions or biweekly care.

  • I don’t accept insurance at this time. I’m a private pay provider, which means we’re not limited by diagnosis requirements, session caps, or what your insurance decides is “medically necessary.” That gives us the freedom to focus on you — your story, your patterns, your healing — not just surface-level symptom relief.

  • Yes! I offer in-person therapy on Mondays in Kyle, TX.

  • Before we meet, I’ll send you secure online paperwork so we can dive in with clarity. In our first session, we’ll go over informed consent, boundaries, and expectations—and then we begin getting to know each other. I’ll ask about your story, your goals, and what’s felt hard to say out loud. The pace is gentle and collaborative.

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Let’s see if we’re a good fit!
This is a 10-15 minute phone call where we’ll talk about what you’re looking for, what I offer, and whether it feels aligned to move forward.

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