Cedar Hill, TX Local Support & Community Resources

Jacquelyn Hafford is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, providing support and guidance to adults and elders over 65. With over ten years of experience, she specializes in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, PTSD, and anxiety, offering a beacon of hope in times of distress. Jacquelyn is skilled in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), among others. She believes in empowering clients by enhancing their coping skills, enabling them to confront stressful situations with resilience and clarity. Additionally, Jacquelyn has extensive experience working with families during traumatic events, including divorce, natural disasters, and grief, assisting them in structuring their strengths for a thriving future. Her approach is culturally sensitive and eclectic, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and family. Through her work, she fosters the development of essential life skills that guide clients toward achieving their personal goals.

Lauren Baker is a pre-licensed professional with a heartfelt commitment to working with families, couples, and individuals, including young adults and adolescents. She specializes in enhancing intimacy and improving communication in couples, while also addressing challenges such as trauma and pre-marital counseling. In her individual sessions, Lauren effectively helps clients navigate issues related to addiction, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, and sexuality. With a strong belief that personal trauma can affect all aspects of life, she employs a holistic approach in her practice. Her therapeutic method emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, assisting clients in making meaningful changes, and fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their interactions with others. Lauren is dedicated to creating a positive, uplifting environment that encourages self-discovery and growth. For anyone seeking support or someone to talk to, she provides a compassionate space ready for healing and transformation.

Yavierlis Cartagena is a trauma-informed, fully bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist who recognizes that life can present unexpected challenges, leaving individuals without the necessary tools to cope. It is her greatest honor to walk alongside clients on their journey, providing support as they process their needs and develop vital skills. These challenges can often lead to experiences of stress, depression, and anxiety. With experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, Yavierlis understands how past trauma has shaped lives and relationships. She is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families process their past experiences, empowering them to move forward and become the selves they are meant to be while enhancing their relationships. As an advocate for the importance of mental health, she is passionate about supporting a diverse range of individuals facing various challenges. Yavierlis believes that clients are the experts of their own stories, and she creates a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental environment where they can feel comfortable expressing vulnerability throughout the therapeutic process.