TMD Counseling Program

Promoting Emotional Wellness, Resiliency and Readiness of our Military Community. 
The Texas Military Department Counseling Program can be reached via the counseling line.  

About US

The Texas Military Department (TMD) Counseling Program was created to provide free and confidential counseling to Texas Military Service Members, thereby promoting overall wellness. We are located in various cities across the state and are available to meet via telephone, video or in person. 
What services do our counselors provide?

• Individual counseling
• Counseling Line support
• Traumatic Event Management 
• Collaboration with Unit Leadership to promote wellness

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Why Seek Counseling

Seeing a counselor can be an amazing step toward wellness.  People pursue counseling and therapy for a variety of reasons, most commonly for struggles with life challenges we all face. 

Many people seek counseling because they have identified specific goals or issues that they wish to work on. Others may be encouraged by family, friends, or medical professionals to seek support. Whatever the reason, it takes courage to attend therapy, and it takes dedication to see it through. Together, the client and the therapist will determine the goals of therapy, and an effective plan for reaching them. In many cases, the therapist and client will explore much more than just the client's presenting problem—the issue that first brought the person to therapy. The help of a caring therapist can promote self-actualization, empower self-growth, improve relationships, and reduce emotional suffering.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality means that the counseling program does not release any information without your permission.  Without your consent, the program will not confirm to your command or anyone else that you are even participating in counseling.  There are state and national laws and standards, however, to report and seek assistance when someone is a threat to self or others, or if it is discovered that there may be abuse or neglect of a child, the elderly or a member of a vulnerable population.

Your First Counseling Session

You and your therapist will meet to discuss what brings you into counseling as well as your needs, goals, and expectations. The two of you will collaborate to design a plan that centers on what you would like to accomplish during counseling and the techniques or tools your counselor recommends for helping you meet your goals. You may also talk with your counselor about the proposed duration of therapy, but you and your counselor will work at a pace that best supports you. If you have needs that fall outside of what our program can address, we can assist you in finding people or organizations in your community that can be of assistance.