The Brain Coaching & Psychotherapy Place

Traci Celeste Presley, Licensed Professional Counselor

444 E. Robinson Ste. A

El Paso, Texas 79902

915.588.9901

email: traci@braincoachingelpaso.com

website: braincoachingelpaso.com

How to schedule an appt and/or contact me

How to make an appointment

Call me at 915.588.9901. You can call me anytime between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. This is my cell phone and if I can answer it, I will! If I can't answer, leave me a message I will get back to you as soon as I can.

The best way to contact me is via email: traci@braincoachingelpaso.com. Send me an email with your name and contact information and let me know if you would like to book an appointment. I will send you a welcome email with some links to start the process. Then, I will connect you via email or telephone and set up an appointment that works for you!

Sorry, I do not take any insurances. I see people ages 16 and over and couples. I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, sexual trauma, addictions, sexaul problems, and so much more. I am trained by the Amen Clinics for optimized brain functioning and EMDR for trauma processing. We got this!

Directions to the office:

The Brain Coaching & Psychotherapy Place

444 E. Robinson Ste.

El Paso, Texas 79902 915.588.9901

Parking is in the back of the building. Keep going on Robinson Street and turn right onto Campbell Street. Make your first right and that is the parking lot. Go up the stairs and to the right is a red door and go on in. Go up the stairs and have a seat in the chairs by the window or at the table. I will come get you!

we are all learners, doers & teachers

Traci Presley, LPC
The Brain Coaching & Psychotherapy Place
444 E. Robinson Ste A
El Paso, Texas 799

HI! I am Traci!

Our field has been ready for a different kind of therapy approach for a long time!! Along with traditional evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques, I use alternative, complementary, adjunctive, holistic, and integrative modalities. This alternative approach, neuroplasticity, and the brain-body connection is my passion! I am so pleased alternative health is represented in so many different ways in our area!!

I focus on the interface between physical health, mind/brain health, and spiritual factors that contribute to overall mental and physical health. Using my 11-point system, I help people restore the life balance between the brain/mind, body and spirit so we can become the best version of ourselves and optimize our lives to the fullest! I teach practical and evidence-based life and coping skills to help people get to the "top of their game" and/or manage mental health symptomatology. I customize a plan for each individual and we work together as a team to achieve personal/professional/educational goals and expectations.

What is a Certified Brain Coach for the Amen Clinics?

ARe you ready to change your brain & change your life?

What is an Amen Clinic Certified Brain Health Coach?

All aspects of The Brain Health Coaching Certification Course ensures that I will be able to offer the best and latest advances in brain-health care.

Brain Health Coaching is an exciting new discipline. This certification ensures that I completed a comprehensive clinical course on the neurobiology of everyday life. Practical neuroscience makes me a better clinician that offers you cutting-edge neurobiological information on brain-behavior systems, nutrition/gut-brain connections, hormones and the brain and brain-directed supplements.

DR. AMEN IS A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, DOUBLE BOARD-CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIST, PROFESSOR, AND BRAIN HEALTH EXPERT.

He’s a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a pioneer in brain SPECT imaging. His research on brain imaging was ranked #19 out of the top 100 stories in science in 2015 by Discover Magazine.He believes that brain health is the key to all health, happiness, and success. He’s passionate about helping people have better brains to live better lives.His clinics see over 4,000 patients a month and continue to grow. His public television programs on brain and mental health have aired over 80,000 times and have been watched by millions of people.Thousands of healthcare professionals and coaches from around the world have become Certified Brain Health Coaches with Dr. Amen’s groundbreaking course.

PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT DO BRAIN SCANS HERE BUT I HAVE A TOOLBOX PROVIDED BY THE AMEN CLINICS TO HELP DETERMINE WHAT DIRECTION WE CAN GO IN FOR YOUR BRAIN OPTIMIZATION. I will do this using sets of questionnaires for adults or teens that help me identify which part of the brain we need to work on. I work in tandem with Psychiatrist, Dr. H. Uga, here in El Paso, Texas who can help get you the GenoMind, a mental health DNA company whose mission is, "We empower your clinician with unmatched genetic insights to help you avoid the painful process of treatment by trial and error."

THIS IS WHAT I LEARNED AT THE AMEN UNIVERSITY - I CAN TEACH YOU THIS TOO!

Specify the 9 Principles to Change Your Brain and Life
Identify Brain-Behavior Systems: Functions, Problems, Solutions
Analyze 7 Subtypes of ADD, 7 subtypes of Anxiety, Depression, Obesity and Aggression
Apply Neuroimaging: How Looking at the Brain Changes Everything
Describe how to construct Amen Clinics Method/Healing in 4 Circles
List Brain-Directed Supplements
Identify Ways to Boost Brain Reserve
Discuss the importance of Physical Exercise and how it impacts Brain Health
Explain Nutrition/Gut-Brain Connections
Examine the Science of Self-Control
Kill the ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) and Redirect Thoughts
Describe how to employ Innovative Treatments
Discuss the importance of decreasing the Risk for Brain Aging, Alzheimer’s and Other Forms of Dementia
Discuss methods for creating Brain-Healthy Communities
Demonstrate how to Coach Others to Brain Health
Identify Addictive Behaviors as brain-based disorders
Classify the 6 Addiction-based brain subtypes
Analyze Treatment Protocols specific to the 6 Addiction-based brain subtypes
Demonstrate how to implement a brain-healthy Addiction Treatment Protocol into your practice or treatment facility
Explore practical information about the complexities of Hormones and their influence on your Health and Relationships

Why psychotherapy?

Does this really help???

Why do people go to therapy? You might think the top reason is that they have depression, anxiety, phobias, ADD/ADHD, addictions, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or some other mental health issue. Wrong!

After over 30 years of clinical practice and tens of thousands of patients at Amen Clinics, it has become abundantly clear that the #1 reason why people go to psychotherapy is to deal with the people in their lives who won’t go to therapy! It’s often the family members, friends, coworkers, and loved ones who don’t get the help they need for mental health problems (which are really brain health problems) that make everybody else’s lives so challenging.

When someone in your life has an undetected or untreated condition, it can make you want to get a divorce, quit your job, or take some other life-altering action. This can have a lasting impact on your own mental well-being and on your future. This is why going to therapy is important for anyone who’s in a relationship—whether it’s a romantic, work, or friendly relationship—with someone with a psychiatric illness.

Here is a really good article I found on the Huff Post. - I hope to see you soon! - Traci

11 Very Good Reasons To Go To Therapy

Because there's nothing wrong with seeking help.By Lindsay Holmes

03/10/2017 10:32am EST | Updated September 5, 2019

Therapy is so much more than sitting on a couch.

Misconceptions abound about what it means to talk to a mental health professional. The need to talk about your emotions is seen as something to poke fun at, weak or shameful. That stigma is often why people don’t seek help in the first place.

But here’s the reality: Therapy is an incredibly useful tool that helps with a range of issues, from anxiety to sleep to relationships to trauma. Research shows that it’s incredibly effective in helping people manage mental health conditions and experts say that it’s worth it even if you don’t have a medical problem.

If you still need convincing, here are a few reasons why you should give the practice a try:

1. You’re experiencing unexpected mood swings. If you’re noticing you’ve taken on a more negative mood or thought process ― and it’s persistent ― it might be worth talking to someone. This is typically a sign of a mental health issue. A therapist can help you get to the root of the problem, according to clinical social worker Rachel Fogelberg, who works with the University of Michigan’s department of psychiatry.

“You have the opportunity to open up about your thoughts, feelings and circumstances in a confidential environment,” Fogelberg told The Huffington Post. “Within the safety of this secure environment, individuals can feel comfortable to explore areas of themselves or their lives that they are struggling or unhappy with.”

2. You’re undergoing a big change.

This could be a new career, a new family or moving to a different city. New ventures are challenging and it’s normal to need assistance with that.

“You can work with someone with a neutral perspective to identify goals and to develop a plan to achieve them,” Folgelberg said. “Therapy often involves the development of skills and strategies to reduce or manage life stressors.”

3. You’re having harmful thoughts.

Suicide and self-harm are completely preventable with treatment by a licensed professional. If you’re thinking of hurting yourself immediately, seek help right away through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or the Crisis Text Line.

4. You’re withdrawing from things that used to bring you joy.

A loss of motivation could signal that something is up. If you’re normally a social butterfly and you’re suddenly pulling away from your weekly sports league, for example, you could be experiencing something deeper. A therapist is trained to help you uncover why this might occurring, Folgelberg explained.

“The truth is, therapy can be very helpful for many people and often helps individuals sustain their mental health,” she said.

5. You’re feeling isolated or alone.

Many people who deal with mental health issues feel like they’re singular in dealing with their experience, according to licensed master social worker Nancy McCorry, who works at the University of Michigan’s Addiction Treatment Services. Group therapy could help with this or even just having a medical professional recognizing the validity of your emotions.

“When you enter therapy ... you get the immediate sense of relief that you are not alone,” McCorry told HuffPost. “Your problem is well understood and shared by others. This can bring about a sense of both comfort and hope.”

6. You’re using a substance to cope with issues in your life.

If you find yourself turning to drugs or alcohol as a way to deal with what’s going on in your life, it might be time to reach out. Addiction and substance abuse are medical conditions ― not character flaws, McCorry stressed.

“There have been many breakthroughs in our understanding of the biology of addiction and evidenced based treatment to assist people in achieving their treatment goals,” she said. “Going to therapy allows a person to gain the knowledge needed to fully address their illness.”

7. You suspect you might have a serious mental health condition.

Serious mental illness affects almost 10 million adults in America in a given year. If you’ve been feeling off for a long period of time, reach out. Psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia rarely develop out of nowhere and people display signs for a while. Symptoms ― particularly ones like severe nervousness, apathy or intrusive thoughts ― should not be ignored. They’re treatable.

8. You feel like you’ve lost control.

This particular feeling arises when people are dealing with a substance abuse or addiction issue, McCorry said. This lack of control often keeps individuals in the in a repetitive circle of substance use.

“This can keep a person in the cycle of addiction ― using their substance in order to avoid painful feelings. Going to therapy can help to lift this heavy burden

9. Your relationships feel strained.

Relationships ― no matter what kind ― are hard work. You’re not expected to have all the answers. If you’re with a partner, therapy can help the two of you explore better ways to communicate and any other issues that seem to pop up. Couples therapy can even be beneficial if your partner is hesitant and doesn’t end up attending the session.

“The therapist can pinpoint how to help the spouse interpret misunderstandings and identify where they’re most at odds,” Debra Campbell, a psychologist and couple’s therapist in Melbourne, Australia, previously told HuffPost.

10. Your sleeping patterns are off.

A key symptom of depression includes a disruption in sleep, whether it be too little or too much. If you’ve noticed any significant change, it might be time to investigate the underlying issue (this even goes for insomnia, which also includes therapy as a method of treatment).

11. You just feel like you need to talk to someone.

Bottom line: There’s nothing wrong with seeking professional help for any health issue, including mental health. To put it as actress Kerry Washington once did, “I go to the dentist. So why wouldn’t I go to a shrink?”

If you have an inclination that you might need to speak with someone, do it. Therapy is a perfectly normal ― and valuable ― experience that works to many people’s benefit.