Texas women deserve healing, confidence, and clarity
Therapy for women of color who want their power back
Meet Tyler
Hi, I’m Tyler Ricks (she/her), a therapist based in Kyle, Texas. I primarily work with young women of color, offering virtual and in-person therapy across Texas for those who grew up without emotional safety and are ready to feel more connected to themselves and others.
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Supervised by Dr. Jaime Telfeyan, LPC-S
Services
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Adult Therapy
Therapy for adults navigating emotional overwhelm, relationship struggles, self-doubt, or a sense of disconnection from themselves. I work with people who want to better understand their inner world, develop emotional awareness, and experience more ease and authenticity in their lives.
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Teen Therapy
Therapy for teens who may be feeling overwhelmed, withdrawn, anxious, or misunderstood. I offer a supportive space to help teens explore their emotions, develop self-understanding, and navigate relationships, school pressures, and life transitions with greater clarity and confidence.
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Virtual Therapy
Secure online therapy for adults and teens anywhere in Texas. Virtual sessions offer the same level of care and connection as in-person work, with the flexibility to meet from home or another private space.
Specialties
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Emotional Neglect & Emotional Loneliness
Therapy for people who grew up without consistent emotional support and learned to handle things on their own. Emotional neglect can be hard to name, but often shows up as feeling disconnected, numb, overwhelmed by emotions, or unsure of your needs. Therapy can offer a space to finally feel, make sense of your inner world, and experience emotional safety in relationship.
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Shame, Self-Blame, & Harsh Inner Criticism
Therapy for individuals who carry a deep sense of shame, self-criticism, or feeling “not enough.” Many people learn to turn pain inward as a way to survive. In therapy, we explore where these patterns came from and begin to develop a more compassionate and grounded relationship with yourself.
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Difficulty Feeling or Expressing Emotions
Therapy for people who struggle to access, understand, or express their emotions. This may look like emotional numbness, feeling overwhelmed when emotions do surface, or relying on logic and strength to cope. Therapy can help you safely reconnect with your emotional experience and build trust in your feelings.
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Relationship Patterns & Emotional Safety
Therapy for individuals who notice repeating patterns in relationships, such as feeling unseen, over-giving, pulling away, or struggling to trust others. Together, we explore how past experiences shaped these patterns and work toward creating more emotionally secure and fulfilling connections.
What To Expect In Psychodynamic Therapy
Therapy with me is a relational, emotionally focused process. We pay attention to patterns, emotions, and experiences as they arise, not just what you think about them. The goal is to help you understand yourself more fully and experience change in real time.
Looking at the Bigger Picture
We’ll explore how earlier experiences continue to shape your relationships and inner world today. When something feels stuck or confusing, we slow down and zoom out to understand it in context, so it makes sense, not so it feels like something is “wrong” with you.
Fit & the Process
This approach works best for people who are curious, reflective, and open to a process that unfolds over time. Therapy isn’t a one-session fix, and finding the right fit between therapist and client is essential.
Endorsements
FAQs
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My standard fee is $150 for weekly or biweekly individual sessions, and $225 for deep dive extended sessions.
If you have a PPO insurance plan, you may be able to use out-of-network benefits to get reimbursed for part of each session. I provide monthly superbills you can submit to your insurance — many clients get 50–80% back after meeting their deductible.
You can read more about rates and investment here.
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I don’t accept insurance at this time. I’m a private pay provider, which means we’re not limited by diagnosis requirements, session caps, or what your insurance decides is “medically necessary.” That gives us the freedom to focus on you — your story, your patterns, your healing — not just surface-level symptom relief.
If you have a PPO plan with out-of-network benefits, you may be able to get 50–80% of each session reimbursed after you meet your deductible. I’ll provide a monthly superbill with everything you need to submit to your insurance. It’s a simple process, and I’m happy to help walk you through it.
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Yes! I offer in-person therapy on Mondays in Kyle, TX.
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Before we meet, I’ll send you secure online paperwork so we can dive in with clarity. In our first session, we’ll go over informed consent, boundaries, and expectations—and then we begin getting to know each other. I’ll ask about your story, your goals, and what’s felt hard to say out loud. The pace is gentle and collaborative.
Schedule a Free Consult
Let’s see if we’re a good fit!
This is a 10-15 minute phone call where we’ll talk about what you’re looking for, what I offer, and whether it feels aligned to move forward.