Therapists in Dallas, TX

My ideal client is feeling brave enough to learn how to compassionately feel the pain and discomfort that they've been avoiding. I work with all kinds of people; doctors, teachers, lawyers, therapists, entrepreneurs, sex workers, CEOs, stay at home parents, sales people, college kids, artists, construction workers, parents. If you're ready to take the journey of self discovery; I'm ready to be your guide. My goal is to help lead you towards self-compassion, self-love, and to be self-led.

Are you experiencing issues in your family related to conflicts, trauma, or lack of commitment? Or do you feel like you are about to lose a significant relationship? Do you feel defeated when battling negative emotions due to a traumatic life experience? Looking here means you are taking the first step to overcome the challenges that seem to cripple us. I will work in partnership with you in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Accomplishing your pursuit of happiness is possible because being emotionally healthy is achievable. Let us work together to conquer the lies from the past and create the healthy family system you desire.

Do you feel stuck or struggling to live your best life? Need someone you can confide in and speak openly to without judgment? Counseling is a safe space where you don’t have to pretend everything is “okay” or hide what you’re battling through. My hope is to create a space where you feel heard and seen and where you can openly share what is troubling you. Let us talk. I am here to listen and hear you.

Is life getting you down? Are you struggling and don't know where to turn? We can help! Check us out at apelalicensurellc.com/therapy. We welcome clients who need help to get things back on track, no matter what the concern. We welcome clients of all ages, races, religions, and life stages who are interested in working through life, together with their therapist. We are here to offer you support and healing during life's good and rough times. The therapists at Apela currently only see clients online through telehealth.

If pornography, sexual compulsion, trauma, relationship issues, or addictions are causing distress in your life, I'm here to help. I am a highly experienced addiction, trauma and relationship therapist working with adults, adolescents and couples. Using evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, you can overcome triggers, urges, and emotional obstacles. As a progressive Pastoral Psychotherapist, it is my passion to help my clients thrive--not just survive the challenges of life. I integrate psychotherapy and my own recovery journey to help you live into the gifted, authentic, wholehearted person whom you truly are.

My primary specialty is romantic conflict. Many persons I counsel are either "stuck" or at an impasse. They just cannot seem to resolve their conflict. They often see their issues worsen despite efforts. I address the root causes, matters that often go unaddressed. These root issues are often why couples continue to fight. These matters are so strong that they can take the best of romances and turn them into near hatred and disgust. My secondary specialty is emotional management, including with children. I primarily address regret, fear, anger, and anxiety, helping you understand and manage emotions that hold you back.

Introducing a dedicated and compassionate guide to navigate through life's challenges. When faced with adversity or feeling trapped in difficult circumstances, I am here to offer unwavering support and accompany you on your path towards healing, freedom, and inner peace. As a licensed marriage and family therapist associate (LMFT-A) in the state of TX and WA, I provide support, guidance, and empowerment to my clients, assisting them in my journey towards long-lasting change, restoration of hope, and living authentically fulfilled lives. Utilizing modalities like CC Play Therapy, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method CT.

An individual’s life journey can sometimes lead them to walk “through the woods” with difficult, frightening, and sometimes painful experiences that may impact their present and future thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and interactions. Human nature is meant to thrive in relationships with others and not in isolation, which is why these situations can, at times, feel daunting and stressful to navigate on their own. I aspire to be a safe, guiding presence during the personal and unique challenges that life presents. Whether processing traumatic experiences, relationships, or daily challenges, I am here to help you meet your goals!

Welcome Couples and young adults ready to make the "shifts" in life to find THE thing that you're missing. First step, awareness; then reflection and finally forward thinking options. It's scary, but let's examine what is and tackle the fear; THIS is where the biggest growth begins! Neuroplasticity is the tool; you have it. I work with trauma, anxiety, bipolar, depression, grief, sexual abuse/rape, addiction, nonstop thoughts, low self esteem and nightmares. Is peace worth seeking? Let's get after it CA and Texas!

I'm fucking tired, too - of all of it. Thus, my intention with my clients is to help you heal so you can be more effective at fighting internal AND external oppression. That said, thank you for still being here. You could have given up several times by this point, but you didn’t. It's exactly that toughness that we're going to need to build a more compassionate world together. The time is now to liberate our collective future, so let's start with yours, shall we? What you want matters; it doesn't make you bad, it makes you lovely. Healing is a collective effort that we all must hold ourselves accountable to, so let's get to work.

Currently Accepting New Patients! An ideal client voluntarily comes to therapy seeking assistance resolving the struggles they experience which are interfering with their daily functioning. The client is willing to engage in the therapeutic work with their time and energy in the effort to move toward healing.

Therapy can be used to find a new path through some of our greatest struggles, enhance use of the tools around & within us, and reflect when things are going well. I am passionate about supporting individuals, families, and couples through the unexpected challenges that accompany the human experience. I aim to provide a compassionate, and supportive environment to walk with clients through issues related to self-worth, attachment styles, anxiety, depression, grief, and conflict in relationships. I hope to empower you in your journey to feeling confident, secure and at peace within yourself & your significant relationships.

If your end goal is to create a greater life and overcome the obstacles of past and present that stand in your way, I am ready to work with you and show you the way. I have extensive experience helping people who have experienced trauma, abuse, and PTSD. Many people don’t even recognize the past trauma but just know that they feel stuck in their current life. Often these past events show up as depression, anxiety, and loss of self-esteem. I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Texas and California with over 25 years working with individuals and couples. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions to fit your schedule.