Therapists in 77005

I am a licensed psychologist practicing in the Dallas area. I am also able to provide virtual appointments across the state of Texas. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy services to older adolescents and adults. My areas of expertise include body image and eating disorders, anxiety disorders, identity issues, and issues pertaining to loss and grief. I also treat depression, stress management, trauma, relationship problems, and adjustment issues. I've worked with clients who struggle with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder at all levels of care, ranging from outpatient to inpatient settings.

I have the honor of walking alongside brave and courageous individuals and couples as they strive to become better than they are, overcome what they feel overwhelmed by, become who they dare dream of becoming, and love beyond themselves through the transformative power of love and forgiveness. I hold both a doctorate and masters degree in marriage and family therapy and have a private marriage and family therapy practice in Houston Texas specializing in marriage and sex therapy, trauma and depression. I also serve as the clinical director for a non-profit counseling organization providing affordable therapy to the community.

I am a bilingual English and Spanish speaking therapist that provides counseling and employment services. I offer individual, group, family, and couples therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Typical issues that are worked on in counseling include: depression, anxiety, anger management, domestic violence, grief and trauma, communication, identity, and immigrant issues. For those individuals seeking employment and career coaching, assistance is provided to them in helping them obtain a job or accomplish their professional goals. All services are provided in both English and Spanish.

My passion is helping people realize their individual gifts and ultimately accept themselves fully. I work with a broad range of areas including depression, anxiety, relationships, mindfulness, women's issues, adolescent issues, trauma and grief. My areas of specialty and expertise are in CBT, EMDR, eating disorders, adolescent issues, binge eating, anxiety, coping with chronic illness and parenting skills.

Therapy is a partnership that grows in an atmosphere of safety and acceptance. It allows one to rediscover the parts of selves which may have been disowned; to learn new skills to handle grief and distress; to build healthier, more nurturing relationships; and to gain access to one's own direct experience of the world. I nurture this collaboration with clients and recognize that within each of us there exists a deeper wisdom that, given adequate support, naturally moves toward healing and integration.

Help clients presenting with sexual, physical, and emotional trauma, neglect, abandonment, inner child wounds, grief, depression, anxiety, infidelity (affair recovery/betrayal), codependency, interfaith relationships, self-esteem issues, adult survivors of sexual trauma, communication problems, sexless marriages (fostering feelings of rejection, resentment, frustration, loneliness, and ultimately emotional disconnect/distancing), 'roommate syndrome.' I also work with those experiencing sexual issues that lead to performance anxiety, low desire, mismatch in physical/sexual intimacy between partners, ED, etc

If you are ready to make a change in your life and you're looking into therapy, I am here to help. Lets work together to create a therapeutic alliance that allows you to share openly without judgement. I have specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as Perinatal Loss. I am also Level 1 Gottman Certified and and EMDRIA approved EMDR trained Clinician. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have about what to expect out of therapy or how the therapeutic process works.

Life is full of ups and downs. A big transition, the death of a loved one, or a traumatic event can show up as anxiety, depression, addiction, or even physical pain. These feelings don’t have to linger. With evidence-based therapies, such as EMDR, I can help you overcome traumatic events or simply unhealthy (and often untrue) ways of thinking of yourself and emerge as the “new” you with the clarity, confidence, and joy needed to live the life you deserve.

Hey, my name is Mika! I am a licensed professional counselor, and I have a master's degree in professional counseling. My experience includes working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship issues. I have worked with those in higher levels of care such as Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), as well as active duty, veterans, and trauma survivors.

Are you constantly worried? Do you freeze when making decisions? Does your mental load keep you tossing and turning at night? Do you experience intrusive or unwanted thoughts? Do you feel compelled to perform certain behaviors or rituals? Have you tried regular talk therapy without success? Neurofeedback, EMDR, CBT, Touchpoints, Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy, and other research-based therapies can help you achieve tangible relief. You can utilize the strengths of your brain to address emotional difficulties, including challenges that are biologically based or driven by traumatic experiences. Practical tools for sustained healing.

Early morning, evening, and Saturday appointments available. Your family and even many therapists don't understand you and are not open. Anxiety, relationship issues, numbness, and negative self-image can be signs of trauma. The life transitions you are going through feel harder than you think they should. You feel like you are carrying a heavy load that no one else can see and are disillusioned. Perhaps you had spiritual experiences or dreams you cannot make sense of. You don't know what to believe anymore. But you've had enough of this. You want hope and meaning in your life. I get you. Let me help you move from pain to purpose!

It is easy to feel lost or overwhelmed in today's world. If you are facing difficult issues at home, work or in your personal life I can provide you with the support you need to effectively evaluate these challenges. Therapy can help you address many types of issues including depression, anxiety, conflict, grief, stress management, body-image issues, and general life transitions, such as marriage, divorce or parenting teenagers. Although you cannot change painful situations from the past, we can work together to resolve difficulties in your life today.

Acting like everything is okay but secretly falling apart? Need change? I can help. I work with women and men ages 18 & up. My specialties include anxiety, depression, gaslighting, spiritual abuse, divorce recovery, chronic illness/pain, & hormonal imbalance. I use EMDR, DBT and PRT interventions. Our sessions would be online only. I can see you wherever you are in Texas. Contact me today! I am available for supervision of motivated LPC-A's looking for a quality supervisor in the state of Texas. I offer Christian counseling/ supervision when requested. Paneled with BCBS- PPO, Cigna, UHC, and Aetna.

People sometimes have traumatic events in their life; spending years trying to ‘get over’ the event without being able to process the trauma. Trauma impacts a person’s life and their ability to heal. I work with adults who want to address the trauma and its effects. They want to change the feelings of inadequacy, poor self esteem and of course depression. Trauma effects can manifest in different beliefs about ourselves. Changing those beliefs is a beginning to changing our relationship with ourselves. I find partnering with individuals who want to work on creating a more fulfilling future for themselves is humbling.

Do you prioritize other people's needs over your own? Do you avoid expressing your needs and feelings, have self-doubt, imposter syndrome, have difficulty setting boundaries, find yourself in toxic relationships and very easily slip into a caretaker's role? You might have had difficult experiences growing up that shaped your understanding of people and relationships. Childhood trauma can affect the choices we make as adults resulting in loneliness, anxiety and depression. If you are tired of these patterns, want to take charge of your life and are ready to form healthy reciprocal relationships then you have come to the right place.

Everyone can use guidance at some point. It’s not my job to judge or be the expert on your life. I’m here to listen, affirm, challenge and educate you about your psychological health, so that you can make the best choices for YOU. I find people to be fascinating and love to learn what motivates our behavior and thinking. My ideal client is curious, motivated and open to making changes, if needed. I offer a safe space to explore new ways to find peace, manage mental health and enjoy life. I particularly enjoy helping teens and adults explore gender and sexual identity.

You are not sure how or when it happened, but you are hurting. Your emotions are intense and overwhelming. It feels as if you are left with no solution. Whether the problem is anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem, intimacy, infidelity, all of the above, or none of the above, you just want to fix it. I can help. Think of our sessions as a song. The rhythm will surround you with warmth, empathy, and trust. As we relearn and rearrange the words and notes, an effortless dance will emerge. This dance is solo in its core​ but skillfully transitions to flow with others.

There is no 'right' way through this. There is just 'through.' Families are under tremendous pressure, even more so during these times. Children & teens spent too long without their social support and are now trying to achieve a new normal. This fear and anxiety of the unknown is similar to those experienced by adults recently. I can help adults, teens, & children work through the fear, anxiety, stress and trauma and help you build strong, healthy, resilient individuals and families. I enjoy working with all ages and specialize in family conflict, anxiety/depression, trauma, PTSD, Veterans, First Responders, & child specialties.

The path from growing up quietly queer in a small Midwestern town to living as an out lesbian in the 4th largest city in the country has informed my work within the LGBTQ+ community. I believe that knowledge is an integral part of building acceptance and pride in oneself and the community, and I am eager to continue working with people in all stages of the coming out process. Most recently, my focus has been on HIV prevention and treatment; I am passionate about working with clients who are at high risk for exposure, entering treatment, or working to maintain viral suppression.