Blurred image of a wooden bookshelf with books and plants in a bright room.
A cozy, neutral-toned living room with minimalist decor and soft natural light, featuring a green sofa, open shelving with baskets and books, a small white ottoman, and woven house-shaped pet beds.

A safe place for kids with BIG feelings- and the adult who learned to hide them

Aide Abigail felix-vargas, LCSW

Welcome! I’m Abigail.

Therapist, mom and strong lover of coffee. I offer a therapy space that feels warm, judgement free and full of “ohhh… that makes sense” moments. Whether we’re untangling kid behavior or adult stress, I’m here to make the process feel less overwhelming.

I blend practical skills with genuine connection. You will leave our sessions feeling:

  • Aware of your thoughts, emotions and behaviors

  • Understanding where your behavior patterns started

  • Compassionate and patient towards yourself

  • Equipped with tools to navigate your current patterns and build healthier ones

Young woman with long dark hair and a tan sweater, smiling outdoors in front of a wooden fence.
Outline of a clay pot with a rounded body, narrow neck, and wide opening, placed on a wooden surface against a plain background.

Talk therapy for adults

I can support you if you are feeling:

  • Stretched thin, showing up in ways that you hate towards love ones

  • Withdrawing from social groups, no desire or motivation to do basic things

  • Stuck in patterns of people pleasing, perfectionism or carrying old emotional wounds

I take the time to understand your story. I help you make sense of the patterns you’re stuck in and teach the skills to manage the emotions. I support you in connecting the dots between your past and present. Together, we create a space for clarity, healing and real change.

BOOK A FREE CONSULT

My Approach

  • TRAUMA INFORMED

    With over 7 years of responding to crisis, I create a safe, predictable environment where your body and nervous system can exhale.

  • ATTACHMENT CENTERED

    How we connect early in life influences much of our way of being today. I help my clients move towards a more secure attachment so you can show up with confidence.

  • PLAY BASED

    A child-led, imaginative approach that helps kids express themselves in the language they know best- play.

  • BRAIN BASED

    Grounded in neuroscience and emotional development, I help you understand what’s happening in the brain so behaviors finally make sense.

  • VALUES ORIENTED

    Together, we will uncover what truly matters to you and use those values as a guide for decisions, boundaries, and growth.

  • MIND-BODY CONNECTION

    Emotions don’t just live in your mind- they show up in your body too. I help you (or your child) notice physical cues, calm the nervous system to feel more centered.

  • EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED

    We tune into the emotions underneath the behavior or stress so you can understand what your feelings are trying to spell and move you towards emotional safety.

Black silhouette of a piggy bank with a coin slot on top, on a plain white background.

Play based therapy for children:

I can help your child if they are:

  • Having frequent meltdowns or showing overwhelmed that is often labeled as misbehavior

  • Feeling sensitive, anxious or easily overstimulated

  • Struggling to regulate themselves and you feel lost in how to support them

Your child will be met with a compassion and patience to equip them to handle any emotions to comes along their way, communicate needs and learn how their brain and body work together. As a parent, you will feel supported with guidance and how to respond with confidence.

BOOK A FREE CONSULT

terapy for kids, families and adults in central texas

Misunderstood kids, stressed families and overwhelmed adults can feel seen and supported

A silhouette of a person doing a handstand on a beach at sunset.

Let’s make sense of the big feelings and build a calmer, more connected home- together.

I provide in-office sessions in Temple, TX and surrounding communities, as well as secure virtual therapy throughout the state of Texas and Washington.

BOOK A FREE CONSULT