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Minette Hand
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
My clients are individuals from ages 6 and up who come to therapy to work on life stressors, coping strategies, boundaries, self-esteem, & identity in a safe and supportive environment. Often times creative, sensitive, intelligent people will have very unique problems in this world. I will meet you where you are with a calm, compassionate demeanor. I use art therapy & solution-focused techniques to help clients gain confidence, regulate emotions, and improve communication and relationships.
My clients are individuals from ages 6 and up who come to therapy to work on life stressors, coping strategies, boundaries, self-esteem, & identity in a safe and supportive environment. Often times creative, sensitive, intelligent people will have very unique problems in this world. I will meet you where you are with a calm, compassionate demeanor. I use art therapy & solution-focused techniques to help clients gain confidence, regulate emotions, and improve communication and relationships.
(469) 564-5542 View (469) 564-5542
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Monica Gutierrez
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
I am passionate about working with individuals across the lifespan. Everyone is unique, and I approach therapy in a way that fosters that individuality to create growth. My style is strength-focused, warm, attentive, and thoughtful. I believe in therapy that emphasizes trust, safety, acceptance, understanding, and empathy. I strive to create a safe space and develop a collaborative and integrative approach to help you identify patterns, work on interpersonal struggles, facilitate self-reflection, and foster self-awareness.
I am passionate about working with individuals across the lifespan. Everyone is unique, and I approach therapy in a way that fosters that individuality to create growth. My style is strength-focused, warm, attentive, and thoughtful. I believe in therapy that emphasizes trust, safety, acceptance, understanding, and empathy. I strive to create a safe space and develop a collaborative and integrative approach to help you identify patterns, work on interpersonal struggles, facilitate self-reflection, and foster self-awareness.
(214) 972-0489 View (214) 972-0489
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Mahnaz Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
Are you facing the challenges of overwhelming life circumstances? Having trouble managing trauma and anxiety? Often, the thinking patterns we have accumulated throughout our lives are operating below the surface and become the very things that get in the way of the life for which we long. We may not be able to change the situations that happen to us but we can change how we perceive them and how we respond. With years of experience my passion is working with individuals, children/teens and families to develop a plan to create a happy, healthy, thriving life.
Are you facing the challenges of overwhelming life circumstances? Having trouble managing trauma and anxiety? Often, the thinking patterns we have accumulated throughout our lives are operating below the surface and become the very things that get in the way of the life for which we long. We may not be able to change the situations that happen to us but we can change how we perceive them and how we respond. With years of experience my passion is working with individuals, children/teens and families to develop a plan to create a happy, healthy, thriving life.
(469) 530-3677 View (469) 530-3677
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Kira Casimir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
Now accepting new clients again! Are you feeling sad, angry, anxious or finding it hard to participate in daily activities? Have you experienced something traumatic? My passion is to help people identify and resolve issues hindering their daily life. I tailor my methods to each individual client based on their wants and needs. I have experience with alternative lifestyles, LGBTQIA, substance abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and with all individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
Now accepting new clients again! Are you feeling sad, angry, anxious or finding it hard to participate in daily activities? Have you experienced something traumatic? My passion is to help people identify and resolve issues hindering their daily life. I tailor my methods to each individual client based on their wants and needs. I have experience with alternative lifestyles, LGBTQIA, substance abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and with all individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
(469) 778-4527 View (469) 778-4527
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Maggie Theel
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Can you imagine what it would feel like to share your authentic self with the world without fear of judgment or rejection? To feel a sense of inner calm and feel at peace with yourself? To have confidence that you are living your life in a way that aligns with your values and beliefs? Whatever your goals may be, therapy can provide a safe space for you to explore the possibilities of making positive changes in your life. You are not alone in what you’re experiencing, and together we can work towards change.
Can you imagine what it would feel like to share your authentic self with the world without fear of judgment or rejection? To feel a sense of inner calm and feel at peace with yourself? To have confidence that you are living your life in a way that aligns with your values and beliefs? Whatever your goals may be, therapy can provide a safe space for you to explore the possibilities of making positive changes in your life. You are not alone in what you’re experiencing, and together we can work towards change.
(469) 956-6753 View (469) 956-6753
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Sarah Keramati
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
My purpose is to guide and facilitate my clients in discovering the goodness and tenderness that we all possess inside ourselves. I work from a mindfulness-based practice of "being with what is," while teaching clients how to utilize their body as an ally in their healing journey. I provide counseling for individuals, couples, teens and families. In person or via Skype or phone.
My purpose is to guide and facilitate my clients in discovering the goodness and tenderness that we all possess inside ourselves. I work from a mindfulness-based practice of "being with what is," while teaching clients how to utilize their body as an ally in their healing journey. I provide counseling for individuals, couples, teens and families. In person or via Skype or phone.
(469) 256-6493 View (469) 256-6493
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Araceli Valenciana
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
I have a passion for helping clients work to face and overcome trauma. I specialize in working with adults with a variety of issues such as complex trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, and substance use issues. I work to gain understanding from the client’s perspective by using a person-centered approach and allows room for growth through collaboratively focusing on creating an integrative therapeutic plan that fits.
I have a passion for helping clients work to face and overcome trauma. I specialize in working with adults with a variety of issues such as complex trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, and substance use issues. I work to gain understanding from the client’s perspective by using a person-centered approach and allows room for growth through collaboratively focusing on creating an integrative therapeutic plan that fits.
(469) 896-1882 View (469) 896-1882
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Laura Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231  (Online Only)
Whether it's anxiety, depression, or life changes, we as humans tend to think we're “okay” as long as we get through the day. Yet burying these difficulties doesn't heal them & triggering factors will remain. You're not alone in feeling this way! It takes courage to seek help & I want to applaud you for taking this first step. Now let’s work together on truly finding your healing! I am passionate about helping others & will personalize a counseling plan for you that matches your goals for therapy. I think of therapy as a journey towards one’s wellness. I will be a fellow traveler throughout your personal journey.
Whether it's anxiety, depression, or life changes, we as humans tend to think we're “okay” as long as we get through the day. Yet burying these difficulties doesn't heal them & triggering factors will remain. You're not alone in feeling this way! It takes courage to seek help & I want to applaud you for taking this first step. Now let’s work together on truly finding your healing! I am passionate about helping others & will personalize a counseling plan for you that matches your goals for therapy. I think of therapy as a journey towards one’s wellness. I will be a fellow traveler throughout your personal journey.
(469) 871-6511 View (469) 871-6511
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Angela Mitakidis
MS, LPC, LMFT, Mediate
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
I work with individual adults, couples, families, and children (ages 3 - 10) and together we curate helpful ways to cope with everyday life and relationships. I encourage clients to focus on their inner strengths and make choices that bring them closer to their goals. I believe our thoughts, behaviors, values, and beliefs begin in our early years within our families of origin. These years, along with the life experiences and challenges we encounter along the way serve to shape us. Uncovering how these thoughts and behaviors impact our daily life is an important step toward healing, change, and freedom.
I work with individual adults, couples, families, and children (ages 3 - 10) and together we curate helpful ways to cope with everyday life and relationships. I encourage clients to focus on their inner strengths and make choices that bring them closer to their goals. I believe our thoughts, behaviors, values, and beliefs begin in our early years within our families of origin. These years, along with the life experiences and challenges we encounter along the way serve to shape us. Uncovering how these thoughts and behaviors impact our daily life is an important step toward healing, change, and freedom.
(469) 434-3862 View (469) 434-3862
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Sarah Gates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
When feeling detached and alone, it is only natural to seek support. I am here to help you cultivate self-love, know where you belong, and feel connected and balanced in all areas of your life. I help men and women discover their true self, their true path and true community. We thrive when we meet our tribe. Did you ever learn its not safe to be who you are in the world? I want to know you, and support you in trusting & feeling safe connecting with others & yourself again. Book your free 20 minute phone consultation today at www.calendly.com/aum-integral-wellness
When feeling detached and alone, it is only natural to seek support. I am here to help you cultivate self-love, know where you belong, and feel connected and balanced in all areas of your life. I help men and women discover their true self, their true path and true community. We thrive when we meet our tribe. Did you ever learn its not safe to be who you are in the world? I want to know you, and support you in trusting & feeling safe connecting with others & yourself again. Book your free 20 minute phone consultation today at www.calendly.com/aum-integral-wellness
(469) 874-1478 View (469) 874-1478
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Kristina M. Stephens
Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
PLAY THERAPY (age 2 & up!), FAMILIES, COUPLES (marital, pre marital, other) or INDIVIDUALS! I have worked with children and families for 13+ years. I taught in the public schools for 6 years before leaving the classroom to work with children and families in a more intimate, counseling setting. As a registered play therapist, I work with young clients who are having issues in school as well as home. I have training on attachment and bonding issues and frequently work with adoption triad cases (birth families, adoptive families, and adoptees). My clients range in age 2-adulthood!
PLAY THERAPY (age 2 & up!), FAMILIES, COUPLES (marital, pre marital, other) or INDIVIDUALS! I have worked with children and families for 13+ years. I taught in the public schools for 6 years before leaving the classroom to work with children and families in a more intimate, counseling setting. As a registered play therapist, I work with young clients who are having issues in school as well as home. I have training on attachment and bonding issues and frequently work with adoption triad cases (birth families, adoptive families, and adoptees). My clients range in age 2-adulthood!
(469) 908-3440 View (469) 908-3440
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Tori Volanski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Tori Volanski. I'm so glad you're here and that you've taken the first step towards getting support. Maybe you aren't quite sure how to focus on what matters or even find the motivation to figure it out. You want to feel better but you aren't even sure what feels wrong. You want to find more ways to connect with those important to you, lean into the joys that life has to offer and embrace new challenges. I've been there too, many times and I'm here to support you on your journey.
Hi! I'm Tori Volanski. I'm so glad you're here and that you've taken the first step towards getting support. Maybe you aren't quite sure how to focus on what matters or even find the motivation to figure it out. You want to feel better but you aren't even sure what feels wrong. You want to find more ways to connect with those important to you, lean into the joys that life has to offer and embrace new challenges. I've been there too, many times and I'm here to support you on your journey.
(832) 847-6761 View (832) 847-6761
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Counseling Creatively, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, ATR-BC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231  (Online Only)
You've tried all the apps, read the self-help books, read all the blogs, articles and podcasts to try and get through it. Yet, you're still feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, worried, isolated, frustrated, irritable, unmotivated, and struggling to find balance again. Sound familiar? We see you, and we are here to help. Over 10 years of experience working with adults, young adults, and new moms helping them improve their ability to manage life stressors & increase their self-esteem, while learning to set healthy emotional boundaries with others.
You've tried all the apps, read the self-help books, read all the blogs, articles and podcasts to try and get through it. Yet, you're still feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, worried, isolated, frustrated, irritable, unmotivated, and struggling to find balance again. Sound familiar? We see you, and we are here to help. Over 10 years of experience working with adults, young adults, and new moms helping them improve their ability to manage life stressors & increase their self-esteem, while learning to set healthy emotional boundaries with others.
(469) 489-5146 View (469) 489-5146
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Tzivia Stein-Barrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, E-RYT, CP, TIYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231  (Online Only)
Hello ! If you are feeling Depressed, have Grief or are in an anxious transition in Life; and you want to find alternative ways to cope and heal - E-mail Me. Depression is insidious... we don't always know we have it; Anxiety leaves us feeling scared as our nervous system has taken over. We are in Fight/Flight mode with all sorts of reactions, which also affects our sleep, trust, sense of belonging and sometimes changes who we are... leaving us feeling lost. I have a research-based program, of action, energy, expressive and somatic methods to assist you in successfully healing your thoughts, biology and social connections.
Hello ! If you are feeling Depressed, have Grief or are in an anxious transition in Life; and you want to find alternative ways to cope and heal - E-mail Me. Depression is insidious... we don't always know we have it; Anxiety leaves us feeling scared as our nervous system has taken over. We are in Fight/Flight mode with all sorts of reactions, which also affects our sleep, trust, sense of belonging and sometimes changes who we are... leaving us feeling lost. I have a research-based program, of action, energy, expressive and somatic methods to assist you in successfully healing your thoughts, biology and social connections.
(214) 307-6604 View (214) 307-6604
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Lexi Sorbara
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Not accepting new clients
I help people who have experienced trauma or distressing life events, rewrite old stories that are no longer serving them. Art is a dynamic and tangible tool that allows for self-expression, freedom to make mistakes, and acts as an extension of the self. I use the process of art with clients and a mind-body connection to cultivate positive change and growth. The therapy room and artwork can act as a container to hold space for fear, hopes, and desires. With this newfound awareness and openness, clients begin to shift their narrative to a story of resiliency, self-compassion, and confidence to be the best version of themselves.
I help people who have experienced trauma or distressing life events, rewrite old stories that are no longer serving them. Art is a dynamic and tangible tool that allows for self-expression, freedom to make mistakes, and acts as an extension of the self. I use the process of art with clients and a mind-body connection to cultivate positive change and growth. The therapy room and artwork can act as a container to hold space for fear, hopes, and desires. With this newfound awareness and openness, clients begin to shift their narrative to a story of resiliency, self-compassion, and confidence to be the best version of themselves.
(972) 388-7396 View (972) 388-7396
Art Therapy

How does art therapy work?

The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.

Does art therapy help with trauma?

Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.

How long does art therapy last?

The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

What are the limitations of art therapy?

Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.