Imelda Crothers

Imelda Crothers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Waco, TX. Imelda supports clients who have anxiety and depression that interrupts their daily living. They find themselves exhausted, sleeping all the time, or with disrupted appetites. Sometimes, they feel like they’re healed, only to once more become overwhelmed by their emotions. This can lead to feelings of frustration, disappointment, anger, or hopelessness. Imelda provides an empathetic space for clients to talk about their feelings and find the tools they need to feel better.

Imelda’s approach to therapy incorporates the mind, body, and spirit. She believes that clients will heal only when they pay attention to all three aspects of their lives, seeking healthy habits that include changing thought patterns, behavioral routines, and clarifying values. By teaching clients tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Imelda helps them break free from harmful self-criticism and harsh judgments. Clients learn how to show themselves compassion and forgive themselves for the past. Imelda’s style is non judgmental, open, and meaningful. She encourages clients to identify and affirm their personal strengths, which make them unique and resilient. Clients set goals for themselves and receive support from Imelda as they work towards those goals, including a cessation of mental health symptoms.

Imelda earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from Texas State University. She is a veteran and understands the difficulties that active and retired members of the military face, especially when it comes to mental health. She has experience as a medical social worker, where she helps individuals and their families adjust to illness. She strives to help clients manage their emotions and once again feel in control of their lives.