Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 40306
- NPI
- 1558507061
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Helen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety and grief
- Parenting transitions
- Coping skills
About Helen
Helen Coffman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 16 years of experience. She focuses on common and urgent life stresses including anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship and family stress, career strain, and compassion fatigue.
She worked for many years teaching parents how to cope with life transitions related to childbearing and parenting before moving into clinical practice. Her background includes private practice, community service, and hospice medical social work. That mix informs how she thinks about practical problems and end-of-life issues.
In sessions she uses straightforward, person-focused conversation. She listens for what matters most to the person and then offers approaches that match those concerns. Expect discussion of patterns, practical coping steps, and ways to manage overwhelming feelings in day-to-day life.
Her methods draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. These approaches are used to address anxiety, grief, trauma, and the ripple effects of long-term stress on relationships and functioning.
Helen pays attention to past experiences that shape current reactions while also working on immediate skills for coping. She helps people identify values, rethink unhelpful thoughts, and practice small changes that reduce strain. The aim is clearer choices and steadier functioning in everyday life.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Helen uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that fit everyday concerns. ACT helps people clarify what they value and take small steps toward those values even when unpleasant feelings are present. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavioral changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.She also works from a Client-Centered perspective that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and listening to the person’s experience. Together the approaches allow time for understanding past influences while also practicing concrete skills for the present. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process based on the client's goals and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. A therapist and client can adjust how sessions run to match energy levels, attention span, and the need for focused skill practice or longer reflection.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Helen focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, parenting and relationship issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, person-focused style that emphasizes practical coping steps and exploring patterns from past experience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in clinical social work, plus many years teaching parents about life transitions before clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers