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Matt McKinney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
As a LPC, my job is to help you navigate: coping skills, premarital/ marriage counseling, communication, conflict resolution, divorce recovery, family conflict, identity, self-worth development, infidelity, life transitions, anger management, anxiety and fear, grief and loss, depression, personal growth, codependency, and pre-teens/teenagers.
My goal is to walk alongside individuals, couples and families to see how to best help in their time of need. I work hard to help provide hope to those who are hurting, and believe the only way to experience true change, is for God, to ultimately change a person's heart.
As a LPC, my job is to help you navigate: coping skills, premarital/ marriage counseling, communication, conflict resolution, divorce recovery, family conflict, identity, self-worth development, infidelity, life transitions, anger management, anxiety and fear, grief and loss, depression, personal growth, codependency, and pre-teens/teenagers.
My goal is to walk alongside individuals, couples and families to see how to best help in their time of need. I work hard to help provide hope to those who are hurting, and believe the only way to experience true change, is for God, to ultimately change a person's heart.
(972) 351-8547 View (972) 351-8547
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Benjamin Clinard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
I also provide counseling for those dealing with depression, anxiety, and men's issues.
Relationships are complicated. Our relationships can bring us great joy, but also great and lasting pain. Many of the burdens that we carry come from our relationships with others, both past and present. These relationships, then, need to be part of our emotional healing, whether or not other people participate in counseling. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I believe that we all have the ability to heal within our relationships and within ourselves. It is the goal of the counseling process, then, to empower us to heal and change in order to live more balanced and fulfilling lives.
I also provide counseling for those dealing with depression, anxiety, and men's issues.
Relationships are complicated. Our relationships can bring us great joy, but also great and lasting pain. Many of the burdens that we carry come from our relationships with others, both past and present. These relationships, then, need to be part of our emotional healing, whether or not other people participate in counseling. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I believe that we all have the ability to heal within our relationships and within ourselves. It is the goal of the counseling process, then, to empower us to heal and change in order to live more balanced and fulfilling lives.
(972) 435-0472 View (972) 435-0472
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T. Kim Hekmatyar, Ketamine & EMDR for Trauma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Does your life look great from the outside, yet you feel unsettled and unfulfilled? Have you learned to hide your pain? Do you often feel like something is missing? Do stress and worry wear you down? Despite appearing strong, in control, and confident, do you sometimes feel inadequate, lonely, or unworthy? Traumatic experiences, large and small, can power anxiety and depression. You may be dealing with invisible trauma, a million paper cuts throughout your life that shape how you perceive yourself, the world around you, and your responses to others. I look forward to hearing your story! Reach out for a complimentary consult.
Does your life look great from the outside, yet you feel unsettled and unfulfilled? Have you learned to hide your pain? Do you often feel like something is missing? Do stress and worry wear you down? Despite appearing strong, in control, and confident, do you sometimes feel inadequate, lonely, or unworthy? Traumatic experiences, large and small, can power anxiety and depression. You may be dealing with invisible trauma, a million paper cuts throughout your life that shape how you perceive yourself, the world around you, and your responses to others. I look forward to hearing your story! Reach out for a complimentary consult.
(972) 309-9931 View (972) 309-9931
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CHART Counseling Services, Erin Smith-Spearman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070  (Online Only)
Are you ready to surrender to the fact that your way of managing your personal and professional life is only making things worse? If so, I am ready to jump in and help! I specialize in conflict resolution, restoring relationships, and improving personal, academic, and professional development. In addition, I help my clients work to identify, explore, address, and resolve any unprocessed traumas or stressors that may be affecting their ability to be the best version of themselves. I not only help clients become new people, I strive to promote change that can break family cycles and significantly improve the entire family's dynamic.
Are you ready to surrender to the fact that your way of managing your personal and professional life is only making things worse? If so, I am ready to jump in and help! I specialize in conflict resolution, restoring relationships, and improving personal, academic, and professional development. In addition, I help my clients work to identify, explore, address, and resolve any unprocessed traumas or stressors that may be affecting their ability to be the best version of themselves. I not only help clients become new people, I strive to promote change that can break family cycles and significantly improve the entire family's dynamic.
(210) 908-5198 View (210) 908-5198
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Steve Spohr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAI
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070  (Online Only)
I have been found to be very effective in conducting mental health/substance abuse interventions and therapy. I treat individuals that present with persistent mental illness to impaired professionals including lawyers, pilots, entrepreneurs and other high-achieving individuals who are experiencing difficulty managing their careers and relationships due to dual diagnosis, psychiatric disorder, demands of stress and all types of addictions. With several years of inpatient, outpatient, and clinic experience, I become known for being able to identify and treat the real problem. Let's work together, you truly can feel better!
I have been found to be very effective in conducting mental health/substance abuse interventions and therapy. I treat individuals that present with persistent mental illness to impaired professionals including lawyers, pilots, entrepreneurs and other high-achieving individuals who are experiencing difficulty managing their careers and relationships due to dual diagnosis, psychiatric disorder, demands of stress and all types of addictions. With several years of inpatient, outpatient, and clinic experience, I become known for being able to identify and treat the real problem. Let's work together, you truly can feel better!
(972) 472-2351 View (972) 472-2351
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Trista L. Jones
Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CCPS, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Trista is passionate about sexual health and wellness. She is eclectic in her treatment style working from a person-centered approach to develop strategies for personal growth, healing and hope. Trista believes in the psychosocial care of her clients, as we address immediate presenting issues and gain a better understanding of any deeper-rooted sources of suffering we can foster healthy growth, restoration and change within self and relationships. There is hope. Through a collaborative, therapeutic relationship, improving your quality of life, from YOUR perspective, is her ultimate goal.
Trista is passionate about sexual health and wellness. She is eclectic in her treatment style working from a person-centered approach to develop strategies for personal growth, healing and hope. Trista believes in the psychosocial care of her clients, as we address immediate presenting issues and gain a better understanding of any deeper-rooted sources of suffering we can foster healthy growth, restoration and change within self and relationships. There is hope. Through a collaborative, therapeutic relationship, improving your quality of life, from YOUR perspective, is her ultimate goal.
(972) 737-9034 View (972) 737-9034
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Chris Shanks Lcdc
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070  (Online Only)
As of Sept 9th 2024, I have a few openings! Please read this all the way thru, you won't regret it!..... Have you ever sworn to yourself and others that you were never drinking/drugging again?.....And truly meant it?....only to go back on your word soon or eventually? ..........What changed?......You will come to see how it was your MIND that changed. If we don't address how the Mind Drives Relapse, it will continue. It all starts in your BRAIN & experienced as your Mind. I will provide you the tools needed as well as counseling each step of the way. I use an integrated approach blending neuroscience, spirituality and psychology.
As of Sept 9th 2024, I have a few openings! Please read this all the way thru, you won't regret it!..... Have you ever sworn to yourself and others that you were never drinking/drugging again?.....And truly meant it?....only to go back on your word soon or eventually? ..........What changed?......You will come to see how it was your MIND that changed. If we don't address how the Mind Drives Relapse, it will continue. It all starts in your BRAIN & experienced as your Mind. I will provide you the tools needed as well as counseling each step of the way. I use an integrated approach blending neuroscience, spirituality and psychology.
(469) 747-1114 View (469) 747-1114
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Kim Carson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
My therapeutic philosophy involves utilizing a holistic approach incorporating Gestalt and Adlerian therapies. As a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in athletes, children, adolescents, and young adults, I frequently work with clients experiencing issues related to poor sport or school performance, life changes during adolescence, life transitioning from college to career, parenting issues, sibling relationships, and divorce family transitioning. Topical issues may include low self-esteem , ADHD, transitioning from athletic identity, peer relationships, anger management, self-mutilation, eating disorders, and self-empowerment. A fundamental element in my approach is establishing the therapeutic relationship through rapport and building trust between the client and the therapist.
My therapeutic philosophy involves utilizing a holistic approach incorporating Gestalt and Adlerian therapies. As a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in athletes, children, adolescents, and young adults, I frequently work with clients experiencing issues related to poor sport or school performance, life changes during adolescence, life transitioning from college to career, parenting issues, sibling relationships, and divorce family transitioning. Topical issues may include low self-esteem , ADHD, transitioning from athletic identity, peer relationships, anger management, self-mutilation, eating disorders, and self-empowerment. A fundamental element in my approach is establishing the therapeutic relationship through rapport and building trust between the client and the therapist.
(972) 347-4096 View (972) 347-4096
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Steven R. Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Welcome to the practice of Steven R. Scott. Steven works with a large variety of people by providing individual psychotherapy, family and marital counseling, premarital counseling, grief resolution, teen counseling, and group therapy. Steven's goal is to make your therapeutic experience as fulfilling as possible. His solutions focused approach helps people reach their goals as efficiently as possible. Steven has over twenty years of experience, which allows him to be able to customize a treatment plan that will suit your needs. Steven now offers office hours as well as phone and video sessions. Call today for a consultation.
Welcome to the practice of Steven R. Scott. Steven works with a large variety of people by providing individual psychotherapy, family and marital counseling, premarital counseling, grief resolution, teen counseling, and group therapy. Steven's goal is to make your therapeutic experience as fulfilling as possible. His solutions focused approach helps people reach their goals as efficiently as possible. Steven has over twenty years of experience, which allows him to be able to customize a treatment plan that will suit your needs. Steven now offers office hours as well as phone and video sessions. Call today for a consultation.
(972) 380-1842 View (972) 380-1842
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Ruben Gomez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Ruben's practice is comprised of Play Therapy, Couples Counseling, Anger Resolution Therapy, Insomnia Treatment, and Individual therapy for a variety of issues. Our lives can pull us in many directions. It is during these times that we can feel out of sorts. I provide a supportive environment that fosters growth and encouragement, that can help you get your life back in balance. (EVENING AND SATURDAY MORNING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE). ONLINE THERAPY SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR ANY RESIDENTS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS !
Ruben's practice is comprised of Play Therapy, Couples Counseling, Anger Resolution Therapy, Insomnia Treatment, and Individual therapy for a variety of issues. Our lives can pull us in many directions. It is during these times that we can feel out of sorts. I provide a supportive environment that fosters growth and encouragement, that can help you get your life back in balance. (EVENING AND SATURDAY MORNING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE). ONLINE THERAPY SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR ANY RESIDENTS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS !
(214) 306-7859 View (214) 306-7859
Anxiety Therapists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.