In Person Therapists in 75231

A relationships expert focused on assisting individuals, couples and families to reconnect and experience relations that are sustainable, vibrant and engaged, while achieving their own definition of success. I work with individuals, families and couples who are stuck in patterns of interaction that don't seem to work by using a collaborative, evidence based, powerful and innovative style of therapy. I strive to be sensitive to your spiritual experience, your culture and your values. My expertise is in forging solid therapeutic alliances, through client validation, affirmative recognition of the client's rights and strengths and de-stigmatization of experiences

Have you found yourself engaging in similar distressing behaviors, thought patterns, or relational dynamics despite your best efforts to change? My approach aims to address your current distress as well as work with you to investigate why this suffering is taking place to begin with. I believe unwanted behaviors, emotions, and thoughts are illustrating something about your experience that has yet to be understood. Therapy provides a relationship in which you can begin to make sense of what your suffering is saying. My hope is that in working together, you can journey towards long lasting life fulfillment instead of simply coping.

This is overwhelming, I know. Finding the right therapist is stressful and exhausting. With almost 20 years of experience, I've worked with people with numerous struggles effecting their lives, relationships, careers, and/or children. Life can be challenging, and I help my clients find what's standing in the way of achieving happiness, fulfillment, success, and well-being. In a warm, nonjudgemental environment, we explore practical issues, thoughts, ideas, and feelings while being offered honest, open feedback and challenges. We will identify your personal obstacles and barriers while developing an action plan to overcome them.

I help children and families in many different ways. Some are struggling with a range of psychological and emotional challenges, others are proactively seeking support and guidance. My therapeutic style is open and accepting, and varies slightly depending upon the age of the client. With younger children, my goal is to ensure they feel successful and understood. For parents, I hope to educate and encourage their interactions with their child or children.

Have you been comparing yourself to others and frustrated with your own trajectory? Maybe you want to be hopeful but often wonder if the problem is you. Maybe you identify as LGBTQ+ and are looking for an unapologetically affirming environment. You may even have a strained or difficult relationship with religion that is affecting your adult life. Making the decision to pursue therapy can feel overwhelming initially. Exploring challenges in life can be scary. All of your feelings are valid and you deserve an environment to explore and consider the areas that life doesn’t always grant us time to navigate.

While working with couples and families, I often see this pattern of listening to respond or proclaiming an assumption before truly hearing their loved one. It’s an unfortunate habit that can create insecurity, fear, anxiety, and distrust in relationships. Sometimes, slowing down and paying closer attention to the pattern of communication will help us catch these fears, concerns, insecurities or misunderstandings. Perhaps you’re feeling tired, frustrated, judged, or worst of all, alone.

"PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION." Three simple words with profound implications. People seek therapy for one fundamental reason: Something in their life is not working, and they want to find a solution, an answer, to make things right again. In other words, people come to counseling to change what is no longer effective. "WITH EACH STEP, I AM GETTING STRONGER." This is my guiding philosophy, personally and professionally. I firmly believe that with enough time, support and guidance, everyone is capable of creating the change, the progress they want in their life.

Therapy is not easy, and it takes a lot of courage to ask for help. I commend you for taking the next step in investing in your mental health. The therapeutic relationship with your counselor matters, and I believe through positive connections and meaningful relationships, healing can happen. I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and collaborative environment when working with my clients.

Do you feel emotionally exhausted? Have you tried just about everything you know to do to feel better and enjoy life more? Do you feel conflicted and confused? Do you struggle to set boundaries? Are you carrying a burden? It is likely you have been carrying this weight most of your life. You don't have to carry it alone. Now is the time to free yourself of all the things that have been holding you back. You work hard, and you deserve good things. You love deely, and you deserve to be loved the same. The things you want are not unreasonable. You are worthy of compassion, love, success, and so much more.

The issues that arise in our lives can often feel like they are too big for us to handle. We can feel confused, beaten down, or overwhelmed. Life circumstances can lead us to a place where we feel alone and hurting. The most important thing to know when we find ourselves in these places is that you are not alone. Challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, and chronic stress can leave us all feeling lost. But you do not have to stay lost. You can begin your journey towards the life that you want for yourself and you don't have to go on that journey alone.

I have over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and maintain a private practice in Dallas, Texas, as well as tele-therapy from all over. I work well with high functioning clients seeking help with relationships, stress and anxiety, goals and dreams, or issues related to emotion and self-esteem. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, whether in my office or on the phone, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for. My own health and growth have always been important and help me to be the best for my clients.

My passion for helping people has led to providing counseling for people with all types of struggles from mild to severe. I believe every person has struggles in life at one time or another, and people benefit greatly from having a trained professional to help them sort out issues with sound, objective feedback. This feedback can be painful at times, but is needed to promote self-awareness, personal growth and healthy relationships. Some of my most satisfying work is with those who have been through difficult life situations and have done the work to learn and become stronger through it.

I work with clients in the midst of difficult times, sorting through challenging situations and life transitions. Many clients come with concerns about a relationship, marital problems, family conflict, or because they are somewhere in the process of divorce. They are wanting a safe place to talk, objective listening, support, direction that will facilitate change, and a process forward. Divorcing couples that I see are looking for a gentler more thoughtful approach to divorce. One that encourages a workable ongoing coparenting relationship.

I help people deal with the emotional pain experienced during, and after a loss. I work side-by-side with my clients, giving them a safe place to heal and grow. What's causing you to grieve? Many people require support, and assistance in coping with life's many twists and turns. Friends and family may not always have the patience, or understanding to help. Allow me to work with you and assist you through your pain. You do not have to suffer in silence. Author of two books at www.amazon.com/author/abbygailsmith under pen name: Abby Gail Smith.

If you've been struggling and feeling lost and hopeless about how to turn things around for yourself, it may feel impossible to figure out how to begin to heal and move forward in your life. Feelings of sadness, confusion, and anxiety can feel overwhelming, and you may worry that you will never feel happy and whole again. We are here to restore your hope and offer support, guidance, and understanding. We'll work with you to start building a path and a life towards happiness, success, and fulfillment in a warm and nonjudgemental atmosphere.

You feel like anxiety has crept into all areas of your life. You avoid decisions or situations that feel overwhelming, and instead turn to any distraction (mindless eating, social media, drinking, etc.) you can find to avoid the shame and guilt of not moving forward. Maybe you're struggling with body image and wonder if you're relationship with food is normal. If you're in a relationship, maybe you feel disconnected from your partner and don't feel heard, much less understood. You avoid topics of conversation like intimacy, needs or finances because it always ends in conflict.

My job is to provide a non-judgmental, supportive environment to help you find balance so you can start feeling like yourself again. Whether you're going through a tough life transition, struggling in your relationship or wanting to let go of unhealthy habits, we can take steps forward together.

Do you feel like you attract bad relationships into your life? Are you ready to find your perfect partner but only seem to find men who are dishonest, and are emotionally unavailable? I help women who feel that they are stuck in the same unhappy relationships over and over again. If this is you, I can help you break free from toxic relationships and heal, all while bringing positive relationships into your life!

During life's challenges, you may find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally detached. It may seem like you're stuck- not knowing how to handle your intense emotions or, rather, feeling completely numb. Perhaps, while attending to the needs of others, you've lost touch with your own identity. Or maybe you have experienced something so challenging that it left you feeling disconnected and misunderstood. The relentless routine and to-do lists may give you the impression that change will never happen.