Why Seek a Counselor?
Promoting Emotional Wellness, Resiliency, and Readiness

Seeking counseling is a proactive step toward maintaining mission readiness and personal resilience. Service members face unique challenges—both in and out of uniform—and counseling provides a confidential space to navigate those experiences.

Some individuals seek counseling to address specific concerns, while others are encouraged by leadership, peers, or medical providers. Whatever the reason, engaging in therapy demonstrates strength, self-awareness, and a commitment to growth.

Working together, the counselor and service member identify personal goals and create a plan for achieving them. Counseling not only addresses the immediate concern—it also supports long-term emotional wellness, strengthens relationships, enhances coping skills, and reinforces readiness for both personal and professional challenges.

For more information about our TMD Counseling Program, please visit: https://tmd.texas.gov/tmd-counseling

Counseling Disclaimer and Confidentiality Notice

Participation in counseling is a confidential process. Your privacy is a top priority, and we will not confirm your involvement in counseling to anyone without your permission.

However, there are important exceptions to confidentiality as required by state and federal laws and ethical standards. Counselors are legally obligated to report certain situations, including:

• If there is a risk of harm to yourself or others

• If there is suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elderly individual, or vulnerable adult

These exceptions are in place to ensure safety and provide appropriate support where necessary.

By participating in counseling, you acknowledge your understanding of these confidentiality limits.

Consent forms

TMD Informed Consent and Individual Intake Form

TMD Informed Consent for Couples & Family