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Andrea Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Leaving them depleted and drained and results in anger, anxiety, confusion, and exhaustion.
Andrea Johnson is real. A blend of warmth, depth, and no-nonsense, she puts it best when she explains that she gives honesty to get honesty. She never abandons the basic premise that people just need to be heard. With today's societal message that you have to be happy, the emotions of pain, hurt, sadness and disappointment have become taboo. Andrea's office is often the only space people have to dive into the truth of their situation.
Leaving them depleted and drained and results in anger, anxiety, confusion, and exhaustion.
Andrea Johnson is real. A blend of warmth, depth, and no-nonsense, she puts it best when she explains that she gives honesty to get honesty. She never abandons the basic premise that people just need to be heard. With today's societal message that you have to be happy, the emotions of pain, hurt, sadness and disappointment have become taboo. Andrea's office is often the only space people have to dive into the truth of their situation.
(817) 438-0541 View (817) 438-0541
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Jennifer Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Jennifer Porter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with years of experience. She works with children, teens, adults, and families. Jennifer specializes in treating issues related to family dynamics, relationship issues, stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting issues, children's behavioral and academic issues, and more.
Jennifer Porter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with years of experience. She works with children, teens, adults, and families. Jennifer specializes in treating issues related to family dynamics, relationship issues, stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting issues, children's behavioral and academic issues, and more.
(972) 640-6745 View (972) 640-6745
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Melissa Druskis
MS, BCBS, LBA
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070  (Online Only)
You can visualize your ideal self, yet anxiety, trauma, and negative habits are holding you back. I have been there and I understand the struggle, but your actions and thoughts are all behavior and they can be changed. With my unique approach as a behavior analyst and trauma-informed coach, we can collaboratively devise a tailored plan for meaningful change. While traditional talk therapy has its merits, I'm not a therapist—I am a behavioral scientist and coach. If you've hit a plateau in your self-help journey or feel stuck in your current behaviors, let's explore a more structured, action-based path to healing and growth.
You can visualize your ideal self, yet anxiety, trauma, and negative habits are holding you back. I have been there and I understand the struggle, but your actions and thoughts are all behavior and they can be changed. With my unique approach as a behavior analyst and trauma-informed coach, we can collaboratively devise a tailored plan for meaningful change. While traditional talk therapy has its merits, I'm not a therapist—I am a behavioral scientist and coach. If you've hit a plateau in your self-help journey or feel stuck in your current behaviors, let's explore a more structured, action-based path to healing and growth.
(469) 966-7864 View (469) 966-7864
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Constance (Connie) Ingrum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Are you or your loved one struggling with stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, other difficult emotions, or other concerns? Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless, or uncertain about what to do.
"Something's gotta change!" If you are reading this, you have already come to this conclusion. I understand that life situations and experiences can be very challenging, stressful, and painful.
Are you or your loved one struggling with stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, other difficult emotions, or other concerns? Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless, or uncertain about what to do.
"Something's gotta change!" If you are reading this, you have already come to this conclusion. I understand that life situations and experiences can be very challenging, stressful, and painful.
(469) 363-4000 View (469) 363-4000
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Susan Kent-Arce, Ph.D., PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about collaborating with you to identify your values and make real change in your life. Are you having difficulty managing your emotions? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, negative thoughts? Have your recently experienced a loss, relationship difficulties, or are caring for a loved one? Do you have poor boundaries with others? Are you unsure how to mange the transitions in your life? We will find the right balance of acceptance and change help you meet your goals towards your values and live a life that has purpose and meaning.
I am passionate about collaborating with you to identify your values and make real change in your life. Are you having difficulty managing your emotions? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, negative thoughts? Have your recently experienced a loss, relationship difficulties, or are caring for a loved one? Do you have poor boundaries with others? Are you unsure how to mange the transitions in your life? We will find the right balance of acceptance and change help you meet your goals towards your values and live a life that has purpose and meaning.
(214) 273-0317 View (214) 273-0317
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CTCS Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Do you feel heavy with despair, struggling each day to keep your head just above the darkness and dread? Does it take every ounce of energy to stay afloat? Or are you feeling overwhelmed by feelings of helplessness and hopelessness? Do you feel anxious and worry too much about a variety of things or a specific issue? Is there an issue surrounding a lack of faithfulness, money, being a parent, the in-laws, or work? Do you need someone to talk with that will listen? Do you need to better understand and cope with previous trauma? Are you feeling profound sadness after the death of a loved one? I deeply value, understand and listen.
Do you feel heavy with despair, struggling each day to keep your head just above the darkness and dread? Does it take every ounce of energy to stay afloat? Or are you feeling overwhelmed by feelings of helplessness and hopelessness? Do you feel anxious and worry too much about a variety of things or a specific issue? Is there an issue surrounding a lack of faithfulness, money, being a parent, the in-laws, or work? Do you need someone to talk with that will listen? Do you need to better understand and cope with previous trauma? Are you feeling profound sadness after the death of a loved one? I deeply value, understand and listen.
(972) 284-0657 View (972) 284-0657
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Linda Ryan-Holbeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
In addition to 13 years of specializing in trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, I have a passion for women who are going through difficult life transitions or are in crisis.
I help women build resilience to weather the storms of life with grace and strength. I know the importance of being able to bounce back from loss, disappointment, or crisis. As a therapist who works with women stung and damaged by all sorts of life events, I believe that resilience is one of the single most important qualities that enables us to bounce back from the edge. Resilience allows us to find our strength in adverse circumstances. It requires a willingness to fall apart for a time and get in touch with our pain. There is much healing that can be accomplished by getting to know yourself at your rawest and darkest times.
In addition to 13 years of specializing in trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, I have a passion for women who are going through difficult life transitions or are in crisis.
I help women build resilience to weather the storms of life with grace and strength. I know the importance of being able to bounce back from loss, disappointment, or crisis. As a therapist who works with women stung and damaged by all sorts of life events, I believe that resilience is one of the single most important qualities that enables us to bounce back from the edge. Resilience allows us to find our strength in adverse circumstances. It requires a willingness to fall apart for a time and get in touch with our pain. There is much healing that can be accomplished by getting to know yourself at your rawest and darkest times.
(281) 784-3359 View (281) 784-3359
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Jenna Robinson
LPC Associate
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
While Jenna works with a wide variety of concerns, she offers significant experience with anxiety and depression, PTSD, grief, life transitions, relationships, physical/sexual trauma, child/adolescent concerns, body image, and LGBTQ+ populations.
Jenna Robinson is an active and empathetic listener, and skilled at treating complex counseling issues with children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami in Miami, FL, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR, and offers extensive experience from a variety of outpatient and non-profit settings. Jenna is passionate about helping clients of all ages establish more meaningful and emotionally healthy lives.
While Jenna works with a wide variety of concerns, she offers significant experience with anxiety and depression, PTSD, grief, life transitions, relationships, physical/sexual trauma, child/adolescent concerns, body image, and LGBTQ+ populations.
Jenna Robinson is an active and empathetic listener, and skilled at treating complex counseling issues with children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami in Miami, FL, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR, and offers extensive experience from a variety of outpatient and non-profit settings. Jenna is passionate about helping clients of all ages establish more meaningful and emotionally healthy lives.
(972) 426-9286 View (972) 426-9286
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JoDana M. Varilek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSSW, LCWS
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I am here to partner with you (children, adolescents, family and adults) whom have experienced trauma, grief & loss, abuse, depression, codependency, anxiety, learning difficulties and more.
I have a passion for working with others to improve their quality of life. I have spent over twenty years working with children of all ages, adolescents and adults, whom have had emotional, behavioral, medical and learning challenges. I have experience providing family and marital counseling. My experience also includes working with individuals whom have dual diagnosis using different forms of psychotherapy. I meet my clients where they are to partner with them in making a positive impact in their lives. I choose to live my life by the words of Mahatma Gandhi “You must be the Change you wish to see in the World".
I am here to partner with you (children, adolescents, family and adults) whom have experienced trauma, grief & loss, abuse, depression, codependency, anxiety, learning difficulties and more.
I have a passion for working with others to improve their quality of life. I have spent over twenty years working with children of all ages, adolescents and adults, whom have had emotional, behavioral, medical and learning challenges. I have experience providing family and marital counseling. My experience also includes working with individuals whom have dual diagnosis using different forms of psychotherapy. I meet my clients where they are to partner with them in making a positive impact in their lives. I choose to live my life by the words of Mahatma Gandhi “You must be the Change you wish to see in the World".
(469) 281-6322 View (469) 281-6322
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Candace David
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, CEDS-C, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I have experience serving individuals struggling with things like eating disorders, depression, and anxiety in higher levels of care in Residential (RTC), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and outpatient.
Let's talk about why things are so hard. Why you're doing the same old thing day in and day out despite wanting to change. Why you're waking up and wishing that the pills you took the night before had actually worked. Why in spite of all the things you've done to try and recover from your eating disorder or addiction, you feel like you've made no progress. Let's get down to the root of things and face them head on; if you're ready to get to work, I'm ready to help you!
I have experience serving individuals struggling with things like eating disorders, depression, and anxiety in higher levels of care in Residential (RTC), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and outpatient.
Let's talk about why things are so hard. Why you're doing the same old thing day in and day out despite wanting to change. Why you're waking up and wishing that the pills you took the night before had actually worked. Why in spite of all the things you've done to try and recover from your eating disorder or addiction, you feel like you've made no progress. Let's get down to the root of things and face them head on; if you're ready to get to work, I'm ready to help you!
(214) 256-4384 View (214) 256-4384
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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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Molly Propst
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
The world can be a scary place, and I hope to provide you with a safe space to express your emotions. My goal is for you to feel validated and heard, no matter what your presenting concerns may be. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds to work toward your therapy goals. I believe that we can always learn new things from other people, and I would be honored to walk along with you in this journey of self-discovery and growth.
The world can be a scary place, and I hope to provide you with a safe space to express your emotions. My goal is for you to feel validated and heard, no matter what your presenting concerns may be. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds to work toward your therapy goals. I believe that we can always learn new things from other people, and I would be honored to walk along with you in this journey of self-discovery and growth.
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.