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RiverBend Counseling

Full Service Counseling Practice specializing in OCD, Couples and Anger Management in New Braunfels.

River Bend Counseling is a full-service therapy practice offering a comprehensive range of mental health services. We provide Individual, Family, Couples and Group Counseling in New Braunfels, Texas.

04/07/2026

“Wait—hold on, you need context first…” 😅

POV: trying to explain your entire family history in one session.

Our families of origin play a huge role in how we think, feel, and relate to others—and it’s okay to take the time to unpack that. Therapy is a space to make sense of it all, at your own pace.

04/05/2026

Behind every session at Riverbend is a team that truly works together. 💙

We consult, collaborate, and support one another so that when you walk through our doors, you’re not just getting one perspective...

You’re getting the strength of a connected, experienced group of clinicians who care deeply about this community.

We’re proud to serve New Braunfels.

When we’re not in the office, you might find us floating the Comal, spending an evening at Wurstfest, catching live music at Gruene Hall, or enjoying the charm that makes this place special.

We live here. We raise our families here. We’re invested here.

And just like we support each other, we’re here to support you. 🌿

04/03/2026

When therapy actually clicks 🤝

03/26/2026

“I don’t know what I’m doing… but I think I’m handling things differently?”

That’s usually how growth shows up.

Not loud. Not dramatic. Just subtle shifts you start to notice in real life. A conversation that doesn’t spiral. A hard day that doesn’t wreck your whole week. A thought you don’t automatically believe.

You might not have the perfect language for what’s changing. But if you’re feeling a little steadier, a little clearer, a little more like yourself — therapy is probably working. 💙

03/23/2026

Growth in therapy doesn’t always look dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like:
🌱 pausing before reacting
🌱 feeling something without trying to fix it
🌱 saying no and surviving the discomfort
🌱 noticing a pattern a little sooner than last time

Growth is often quiet. Subtle. Repetitive.

It’s not about becoming a completely different person.
It’s about responding differently in moments that used to run you.
If you’re doing the small, steady work (even when it feels slow) that counts.

Progress is not perfection.
It’s awareness + willingness + practice.

03/20/2026

POV: I'm just trying to get to my therapy appointment on time and I have to use the roundabout. 🤷‍♂️

03/17/2026

St. Paddy’s Day can be fun.
It can also be a trigger.

If you’re choosing to stay alcohol-free this year, that doesn’t mean staying home or missing out. It just means going in with a plan.

A few things that help:
- Decide ahead of time what you’re drinking (mocktail, soda, sparkling water)
- Drive yourself so you can leave when you want
- Go with people who respect your choice
- Have an exit plan if the vibe shifts
- Check in with yourself honestly about what you’re ready for

You’re allowed to protect your progress.
You’re allowed to have fun without alcohol.
And you’re allowed to celebrate in ways that don’t cost you tomorrow.

Sober doesn’t mean boring. It means intentional. 🍀

03/12/2026

Meet Julie Ross, LPC Associate 🤍

Julie offers a warm, grounded, and down-to-earth approach to therapy. Her style is collaborative and curious — creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported as they make sense of their patterns.

She works with adults, teens, couples, athletes, and LGBTQ+ clients navigating:
• Anxiety and depression
• Burnout and low self-worth
• Identity shifts and major life transitions
• Relationship stress
• Injury, life after sport, and the loss of athletic identity

Her work is informed by CBT and DBT, offering practical tools while honoring your lived experience — without trying to “fix” you.

Here’s what one client shared: “Very professional. Julie Ross is a great counselor, works at getting your best results.”

✨ GREAT NEWS! Julie is now accepting new clients!

She accepts insurance from Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.
Call 830-240-1679 to get scheduled
OR
Visit our website: riverbend-counseling.com/julie-ross-lpc-a

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this could be your sign to get to know Julie!

03/09/2026

Spring Break energy is… a lot. 😅
If your house already sounds like a WWE entrance theme and it’s only Monday, you’re not alone. Loving your kids and feeling overwhelmed by them can exist at the same time.

A few local ideas if everyone needs to get out of the house:

🖼️ McKenna Children’s Museum (touch everything, burn energy)
🛝 Landa Park for playgrounds, paddleboats, or a picnic by the Comal
💦 Fischer Park’s splash pad and wide-open space
⛰️Natural Bridge Caverns or the Wildlife Ranch for a mini adventure
🖐️ Jungle Jam or Urban Air for indoor chaos on purpose

And also — gentle reminder:
It does not have to be a Pinterest week.

You do not have to fill every hour.
Screens are allowed. Frozen pizza is allowed. Lowered expectations are allowed.
Spring Break is temporary.

Your nervous system matters too. 💛

03/06/2026

There’s nothing worse than finally building up the courage to reach out for mental support… and hearing nothing back.

When it comes to your mental health, momentum matters. If you’re ready to move forward, we don’t want you stuck waiting.

At Riverbend, we prioritize fast, thoughtful therapist matching.

That looks like:
✅ We answer calls consistently during business hours
✅ If you reach out after hours or we miss your call, we return by the next business day (often even sooner!)
✅ We help match you with a therapist who fits your needs, preferences, and insurance
✅ We offer a range of experienced clinicians with real availability

Taking the first step is hard enough. We make sure it leads somewhere.

📞 Call us today: 830-240-1679
🔗 Or visit: riverbend-counseling.com

03/03/2026

We don’t take words like this lightly.

Growth takes courage. Showing up takes effort. And it’s an honor to walk alongside clients as they do that work.

We’re grateful for the trust our community places in us — and proud of the steady, collaborative care our team provides every day.

If you’re considering therapy, know this: you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Get in touch with us now to get matched with the best provider for you 💙
📞 830-240-1679
🔗 riverbend-counseling.com

03/01/2026

It can feeel reeeeallly good to drop everyone else's expectations and start living for yourself (and P.S. it's NOT selfish to do so!)

People pleasing usually starts as an effective survival strategy.

It can come from:
- Growing up around conflict or unpredictability
- Feeling responsible for other people’s emotions
- Wanting approval, safety, or connection
- Learning that “being easy” kept things calm

The problem?
- You overextend
- You avoid hard conversations
- You say yes when you mean no
- You slowly lose track of what you actually need

Setting boundaries isn’t about becoming cold (like Mr. Swanson 😝).

It’s about becoming honest.

Turns out, letting adults handle their own issues is not mean. It’s growth.

Address

1099 N Walnut Avenue, Suite A
New Braunfels, TX
78130

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+18305158480

Website

http://riverbend-counseling.com/

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