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James P. Foster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LCDC, EMDR, I-ADC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
Facing the decision to seek help for a substance use disorder (SUD) can be one of the most fearful places a person visits. My passion is helping individuals/families walk through this dark period. During my 10+ years of clinical practice, I have helped numerous individuals/families achieve their goal of sobriety and recovery. Through my experience, I quickly develop rapport, provide support and compassion, and assist individuals/families to understand root causes that lead to substance misuse. Please reach out if you're thinking you need help! I diligently work to see any/all clients who reach out, in-person or via telehealth.
Facing the decision to seek help for a substance use disorder (SUD) can be one of the most fearful places a person visits. My passion is helping individuals/families walk through this dark period. During my 10+ years of clinical practice, I have helped numerous individuals/families achieve their goal of sobriety and recovery. Through my experience, I quickly develop rapport, provide support and compassion, and assist individuals/families to understand root causes that lead to substance misuse. Please reach out if you're thinking you need help! I diligently work to see any/all clients who reach out, in-person or via telehealth.
(972) 544-4846 View (972) 544-4846
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Tracie Morrison Salmon Lpc Pa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
As a Master's level psychotherapist, my background in medical psychology, psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, and addiction, facilitates therapeutic work and progress towards clear goals.
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.
As a Master's level psychotherapist, my background in medical psychology, psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, and addiction, facilitates therapeutic work and progress towards clear goals.
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.
(214) 761-5997 View (214) 761-5997
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Amie Hamaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Among my areas of expertise are eating disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, body image, social anxiety, self-esteem, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Arrow Therapy, a private practice in Dallas where I work with a broad spectrum of clients. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I hope to work with you to achieve your goals. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Among my areas of expertise are eating disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, body image, social anxiety, self-esteem, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Arrow Therapy, a private practice in Dallas where I work with a broad spectrum of clients. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I hope to work with you to achieve your goals. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
(469) 437-4822 View (469) 437-4822
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Angela S. Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Specialties: depression, anxiety, couples/sex, addiction, PTSD.
Depression and anxiety are overwhelming, and 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 is 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 identify personal obstacles and barriers while developing an action plan to overcome them.
Specialties: depression, anxiety, couples/sex, addiction, PTSD.
Depression and anxiety are overwhelming, and 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 is 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 identify personal obstacles and barriers while developing an action plan to overcome them.
(214) 506-2626 View (214) 506-2626
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Franklin and Kiai Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231  (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is trying to find their new purpose, someone who knows they can be better and are openly looking for change to happen in their lives, someone who is depressed, anxious, or life is too chaotic. My ideal client is someone who is having a difficult time with their addiction to drugs and alcohol! My favorite client is YOU! We want you to become everything you are capable of becoming. Reach out today and give us a call 512-568-6178. Career Counseling and is also offered by Mary Franklin, LCSW/CRC and Micheal Franklin provides Clinical Supervision as well in Texas and Florida.
My ideal client is someone who is trying to find their new purpose, someone who knows they can be better and are openly looking for change to happen in their lives, someone who is depressed, anxious, or life is too chaotic. My ideal client is someone who is having a difficult time with their addiction to drugs and alcohol! My favorite client is YOU! We want you to become everything you are capable of becoming. Reach out today and give us a call 512-568-6178. Career Counseling and is also offered by Mary Franklin, LCSW/CRC and Micheal Franklin provides Clinical Supervision as well in Texas and Florida.
(469) 895-3431 View (469) 895-3431
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Susan Clynes, MS, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231  (Online Only)
If you're considering therapy you may be struggling with a major life change or a relationship issue; possibly depression, anxiety or substance abuse has been sabotaging your life. I'd use my first session with you to do an assessment, find out what you want to focus on and let you know how I think I can help. Sometimes clients are focused on a particular problem or decision, other clients want help identifying and combating old assumptions or unhealthy patterns of behavior that may be getting in their way.
If you're considering therapy you may be struggling with a major life change or a relationship issue; possibly depression, anxiety or substance abuse has been sabotaging your life. I'd use my first session with you to do an assessment, find out what you want to focus on and let you know how I think I can help. Sometimes clients are focused on a particular problem or decision, other clients want help identifying and combating old assumptions or unhealthy patterns of behavior that may be getting in their way.
(214) 919-8407 View (214) 919-8407
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Niyell N Ascencio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231  (Online Only)
I work with young adults, families, higher education students, athletes, those struggling with substance abuse, as well as victims of domestic violence and trauma.
I enjoy working clients from diverse populations but I particularly enjoy working with individuals from hispanic backgrounds. Being hispanic in America is definitely a different experience and sometimes stressful and I help my clients navigate these things. Whether its interpersonal issues with family, friends, relationships, or work I give my clients the tools to navigate major life transitions. I also work with individuals that struggles with anxiety and depression. As well as athletes recovering from accidents and trauma.
I work with young adults, families, higher education students, athletes, those struggling with substance abuse, as well as victims of domestic violence and trauma.
I enjoy working clients from diverse populations but I particularly enjoy working with individuals from hispanic backgrounds. Being hispanic in America is definitely a different experience and sometimes stressful and I help my clients navigate these things. Whether its interpersonal issues with family, friends, relationships, or work I give my clients the tools to navigate major life transitions. I also work with individuals that struggles with anxiety and depression. As well as athletes recovering from accidents and trauma.
(210) 972-3079 View (210) 972-3079
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Leslie Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, CTP, CNAS
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
I firmly believe in collaborative therapy in achieving my clients goals. I like to work with my clients step by step in achieving whatever best defines, for them, living their best life. My favorite part of being a therapist is when the client realizes that they had the power all along, to overcome the things holding them back. The body knows how to heal.
I firmly believe in collaborative therapy in achieving my clients goals. I like to work with my clients step by step in achieving whatever best defines, for them, living their best life. My favorite part of being a therapist is when the client realizes that they had the power all along, to overcome the things holding them back. The body knows how to heal.
(972) 787-2517 View (972) 787-2517
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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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Tina Ferreira
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
I truly believe that a skilled and compassionate therapist can be a great asset to individuals that are looking for a consultant/coach to assist/challenge them to a healthier life style. My personal approach to counseling is educational & directive as I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to promote healthy thinking and positive outcomes. I assist my clients to work with their day to day/chronic stressors to establish healthy coping skills with things, places and people that are not changeable in their lives. I do treat my clients the same way as I would want me or my family members to be treated with respect, compassion and competence.
I truly believe that a skilled and compassionate therapist can be a great asset to individuals that are looking for a consultant/coach to assist/challenge them to a healthier life style. My personal approach to counseling is educational & directive as I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to promote healthy thinking and positive outcomes. I assist my clients to work with their day to day/chronic stressors to establish healthy coping skills with things, places and people that are not changeable in their lives. I do treat my clients the same way as I would want me or my family members to be treated with respect, compassion and competence.
(214) 347-7636 View (214) 347-7636
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Emily Messick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
You are your own expert and I’m here to guide you. My clients know they can say hard things to me, and I will not turn away. I want you to experience freedom, gain awareness, and find meaning during our time together. As your counselor, I am always in your corner. My clients have learned new ways to cope with, process, and overcome a multitude of issues. I am affirming of poly and alternative lifestyles, LGBTQIA allied, and treat religious abuse especially Christian and LDS. I am particularly familiar working with childhood trauma, anxiety, and women’s issues. I tailor types of expressive and talk therapies to the individual Client.
You are your own expert and I’m here to guide you. My clients know they can say hard things to me, and I will not turn away. I want you to experience freedom, gain awareness, and find meaning during our time together. As your counselor, I am always in your corner. My clients have learned new ways to cope with, process, and overcome a multitude of issues. I am affirming of poly and alternative lifestyles, LGBTQIA allied, and treat religious abuse especially Christian and LDS. I am particularly familiar working with childhood trauma, anxiety, and women’s issues. I tailor types of expressive and talk therapies to the individual Client.
(469) 382-3479 View (469) 382-3479
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Jeff Welskopf
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAMS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
I am currently a Group Therapist and I see clients individually as well. Now accepting online/ tele-health counseling for clients anywhere in Texas (DFW, Houston, San Antonio, Austin). Individual Counseling and Virtual Anger Management Process groups. The fastest response is if you fill the Contact Form or Schedule an Appointment link on my website at www.attemptgreatthingscounseling.com
I am currently a Group Therapist and I see clients individually as well. Now accepting online/ tele-health counseling for clients anywhere in Texas (DFW, Houston, San Antonio, Austin). Individual Counseling and Virtual Anger Management Process groups. The fastest response is if you fill the Contact Form or Schedule an Appointment link on my website at www.attemptgreatthingscounseling.com
(214) 225-1265 View (214) 225-1265
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Noyau Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
If you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or relationship issues, we know you might be 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, anger, 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.
If you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or relationship issues, we know you might be 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, anger, 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.
(214) 499-9406 View (214) 499-9406
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Lacy Nicole Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
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.
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.
(469) 382-5940 View (469) 382-5940
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Chelsi McLain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231  (Online Only)
Are you trying to understand who you are, what matters to you, and what your life purpose is? Do you find yourself comparing your accomplishments and self-worth to others and feel overwhelmed with self-doubt, anxiety, and depression? Are you feeling anxious and uncertain about what to do next AND know that it is time to approach life differently? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, I hope that you have the courage to reach out, ask questions and learn more about the potential benefits of therapy.
Are you trying to understand who you are, what matters to you, and what your life purpose is? Do you find yourself comparing your accomplishments and self-worth to others and feel overwhelmed with self-doubt, anxiety, and depression? Are you feeling anxious and uncertain about what to do next AND know that it is time to approach life differently? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, I hope that you have the courage to reach out, ask questions and learn more about the potential benefits of therapy.
(214) 428-6503 View (214) 428-6503
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Shawn Chrisman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, MS, CHyp, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Struggling to connect with your authentic self? Looking for a sense of peace or contentment? When you have positive feelings about yourself, you experience daily joy, have better relationships and increase performance. When you encounter a block to these positive feelings, you may experience anxiety, depression, and be unsatisfied with relationships. We work together to help you find their best self, navigate intimacy, tackle communication issues & bridge other relationships gaps. We also work together to overcome those deeper blocks that prevent us from making lasting change.
Struggling to connect with your authentic self? Looking for a sense of peace or contentment? When you have positive feelings about yourself, you experience daily joy, have better relationships and increase performance. When you encounter a block to these positive feelings, you may experience anxiety, depression, and be unsatisfied with relationships. We work together to help you find their best self, navigate intimacy, tackle communication issues & bridge other relationships gaps. We also work together to overcome those deeper blocks that prevent us from making lasting change.
(972) 893-9080 View (972) 893-9080
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Amy Spears
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
At LiveWell Counseling in Amarillo, Texas, we truly care about people, therefore we believe in serving our local community through creative and innovative counseling services. Our heart is to help people in all walks of life by providing life-changing therapy, together with spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical support. LiveWell Counselors in Amarillo are focused on providing a safe, comfortable atmosphere that fosters growth and insight to promote transformation in our client’s lives. Let’s LiveWell together.
At LiveWell Counseling in Amarillo, Texas, we truly care about people, therefore we believe in serving our local community through creative and innovative counseling services. Our heart is to help people in all walks of life by providing life-changing therapy, together with spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical support. LiveWell Counselors in Amarillo are focused on providing a safe, comfortable atmosphere that fosters growth and insight to promote transformation in our client’s lives. Let’s LiveWell together.
(469) 336-6490 View (469) 336-6490
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Joyti Jariwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Trying to understand what life is about can be confusing and challenging. Sometimes, right when you begin to understand life, boom! Life throws another curve ball your direction. Those curve balls can really hinder you from fully enjoying your life. Seeking guidance can help you gain strength and learn new strategies for tackling such situations.
Trying to understand what life is about can be confusing and challenging. Sometimes, right when you begin to understand life, boom! Life throws another curve ball your direction. Those curve balls can really hinder you from fully enjoying your life. Seeking guidance can help you gain strength and learn new strategies for tackling such situations.
(469) 703-8601 View (469) 703-8601
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Melanie Lindsay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
Life is beautiful and it's also inherently challenging. At times, we worry too much, have difficulty maintaining relationships, get stuck in the past, and struggle to cope with daily life. We also experience intense grief and devastating losses. I can be a sounding board to help you find your path and your passion for life, thereby becoming the best version of yourself.
Life is beautiful and it's also inherently challenging. At times, we worry too much, have difficulty maintaining relationships, get stuck in the past, and struggle to cope with daily life. We also experience intense grief and devastating losses. I can be a sounding board to help you find your path and your passion for life, thereby becoming the best version of yourself.
(682) 253-8916 View (682) 253-8916
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Jeff Baldridge
Psychologist, PhD, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
An untapped potential to heal, to overcome and to excel lies within each of us. Unlocking this latent potential is at the core of my practice providing counseling as a psychologist in Dallas, Texas. My desire to bring clients faster, more effective and more enduring results led me to create a practice that bridges traditional therapy approaches, coaching techniques and medical hypnotherapy. As a result, you reduce stress, improve motivation and attain goals. By gaining insight and self-management tools, you can make lasting changes to your personal and professional life.
An untapped potential to heal, to overcome and to excel lies within each of us. Unlocking this latent potential is at the core of my practice providing counseling as a psychologist in Dallas, Texas. My desire to bring clients faster, more effective and more enduring results led me to create a practice that bridges traditional therapy approaches, coaching techniques and medical hypnotherapy. As a result, you reduce stress, improve motivation and attain goals. By gaining insight and self-management tools, you can make lasting changes to your personal and professional life.
(214) 717-6732 View (214) 717-6732
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Addiction Therapists

What is the best therapy for addiction?

Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.