Helen Coffman , LCSW

Helen Coffman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 16 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. She holds degrees from Abilene Christian University and the University of Texas at Austin, and brings a background that includes private practice, community services, and hospice medical social work. Before earning her clinical license, she spent 25 years teaching parents how to navigate the changes that come with childbearing and caregiving, experience that informs her practical, compassionate approach to counseling.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue. She also assists clients coping with abandonment, chronic illness and pain, caregiving stress, codependency, communication problems, and end-of-life matters. Helen integrates several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person she meets, recognizing that past circumstances shape both strengths and areas for growth.

Helen emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for effective work. She prioritizes building connection and comfort so clients feel understood and supported while exploring current pain, trauma, and disappointments. Her goal is to help people identify resources they already have and develop practical skills to move forward with greater resilience and clarity.

Approaches Helen Uses for Online Therapy

Helen Coffman draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action toward the life they want. It is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with chronic difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a strong, empathetic relationship so clients can explore their experiences and find their own solutions; it supports self-esteem, grief work, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Helen will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapt these methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Helen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, and other commitments, and to continue care during major life changes or when in-person visits are not convenient.