About Me

👋 Hello, Beautiful Brains!

I’m Theresa M. Waddell—Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), and founder of TMW Counseling. I’m currently under the supervision of Mark Cagle, LPC-S, as I continue to grow and deepen my clinical practice.

I’m also a proud neurodivergent woman who turned personal challenges into a mission: to help others feel seen, heard, and empowered.

  • My path into mental health began over a decade ago at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where I earned:

    • A Bachelor’s in Psychology

    • A Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

    But my real education started long before that—in classrooms where I struggled to fit in, in jobs where my needs were misunderstood, and in moments of self-doubt simply because I thought differently.

  • I know what it’s like to:

    • Feel out of place

    • Mask your true self

    • Question your intelligence or worth

    And I also know the strength it takes to rise above those doubts and advocate for yourself.

    That’s why I created TMW Counseling—a name that reflects both my initials and my belief in helping others become the Mindset Warrior of their own lives.

    To me, a Mindset Warrior is someone who meets challenges with:

    💪 Courage
    🔍 Clarity
    💛 Compassion

    …by embracing neurodivergence as a strength.

    • Neurodiversity is not a flaw—it’s a different way of being.

    • Therapy should be affirming, accessible, and tailored to you.

    • You deserve a space where your brain is not just accepted—but celebrated.

    • You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here to walk beside you as you reconnect with your strengths and write your own story—on your own terms.

  • 💁‍♀️ I’m Neurodivergent, Too
    I don’t just understand neurodivergence—I live it. I know what it’s like to mask, to burn out, and to feel like you’re “too much” or “not enough.” That lived experience shapes how I show up for you—with empathy, insight, and zero judgment.

    🧠 This Space Is Built for Your Brain
    No more squeezing yourself into a neurotypical mold. My practice is designed with neurodivergent minds in mind—whether you need structure, flexibility, or a mix of both.

    🧾 Assessments + Therapy in One Place
    Whether you're exploring a diagnosis or already know you're neurodivergent, I offer both formal and informal ADHD/autism assessments and ongoing therapy—so you don’t have to start over with someone new.

    🛠️ Real Tools, Not Just Talk
    We’ll work on practical strategies for executive functioning, emotional regulation, and burnout recovery—tools you can actually use in your day-to-day life.

    💛 You’re Not Broken—You’re Brilliant
    I believe in celebrating your strengths, not “fixing” you. Therapy with me is about reconnecting with your power, your voice, and your truth.