Attachment-based Therapists in Dallas, TX

I am the owner and founder of Mind-Body Connection Therapy. My ideal client is someone who is open sitting in emotion and/or body sensations, is wanting to learn how to emotionally regulate, how to have healthier and more securely attached and authentic relationships with self and others, desires to have increased self trust, and wants to break patterns and beliefs about self that don't serve you anymore. I also love to guide clients through gaining freedom from trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, chronic stress, and inner child wounds.

Regina is passionate about working with couples experiencing betrayal trauma and addiction to restore or create a secure attachment. She has training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an attachment based modality that tracks the negative interaction cycle and patterns that cause distress and result in insecure attachment and disconnection. She gently guides the couple to explore themselves and their partner, learn to emotionally regulate, and cope with negative feelings in more healthy ways. Additionally, she is EMDR trained and can provide researched-based techniques for clients experiencing trauma and symptoms of PTSD.

Welcome! I am currently accepting new patients for therapy and testing. Testing can be a wonderful starting point for treatment, as it can help clarify diagnoses and pinpoint treatment goals for the purpose of psychotherapy. If you’re not quite sure where to start with treatment, testing may be a good option.

Whether you are at the dinner table with your family, sitting next to your partner on the couch, or in an office full of coworkers, feeling unnoticed and unheard is a painful experience. Our relationships should be a source of empowerment, safety, and comfort. Not a source of chronic anxiety, stress, and grief. Whether it is the relationship you have with yourself, your spouse, partner, child, parent, or co-parent you are looking to heal and improve, with some fine tuning, we can build upon the skills and strengths you already have to create more meaningful and positive interactions in your everyday life and relationships.

As a therapist, I have many years of experience and am passionate about working with adolescents and families with various presenting issues, where I help restore hope and foster healthy relationships. I thoroughly enjoy supporting young adults as they navigate the challenges of life whether it be transitions, self-esteem, or relational issues. My areas of expertise include attachment therapy, working in juvenile justice or residential treatment, women's issues, and adolescent/young adult development.

Our ability to grow and develop is almost limitless. While we may not easily recognize it, we all have strengths and abilities to aid in meeting our goals. Through helping uncover those strengths and abilities, while providing in depth psychoeducation in attachment theory, mind/body and nervous system function, and regulation techniques, I assist people in navigating challenges such as complex trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-harm, chronic stress, behavioral problems, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

There has been a recent conflict of loss with someone you love or within yourself that is causing you pain, unwanted stress and despair, or other intense emotions. Maybe you’re struggling in your marriage or relationships, or maybe you’re struggling to meet your needs in this difficult season of life. The exciting and hopeful message is that we ALWAYS have the power and ability to change our thinking, perceptions, and reactions to life situations! Underneath the pain is an opportunity to make new decisions to choose differently for ourselves.

My name is Donna Davis and I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked with individuals, couples, families, children and groups for the last 30 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns and challenges. Relationship issues......with spouse, parent, child, friend, boss, self or God, are often a motivation for seeking help. I have helped many clients with the difficulty of life transitions of all kinds, including grieving.

You know that saying “Never judge a book by its cover”? Well, I can honestly say that the cover of my book does not match the pages! The pages in my book of life have equipped me with the experience to connect with ALL people. In my book, I’ve encountered many conflicts. I’ve been the antagonist and the protagonist and I’m just in the rising action. Because my pages are not all filled with butterflies and sunshine, I’ve had to work to find ways to help equip myself with daily coping skills. I am happy to be in a position to share my experience with others through therapy and educational opportunities.

As a therapist, I enjoy working with a variety of clients. With over 21 years of experience, my expertise to a more eclectic approach, including CBT, attachment based therapy, trauma focused therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. I enjoy working with trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, life transition, attachment, self-esteem, family issues, Adult Children of Alcoholics, grief/loss, and autism.

Is it hard to understand what is holding you back? Maybe you struggle to truly love yourself. As we move forward in life, traumas from the past or challenges of the present can prevent you from realizing your true and happiest self. It can negatively affect your parenting, the way you interact with others, how you feel about yourself or your ability to move forward in life. You have everything you need to overcome or learn to cope in an effective way that allows you to be the best you as a young adult, parent, partner, friend or family member. You might just need some support and skills to help navigate that process.

Accepting new clients! There's a reason they say "It takes a village to raise a child." Let's be honest, raising little humans is one of life's biggest challenges. I proudly serve children (3-17 yrs old) who may be struggling with big emotions & behaviors, developmental transitions, or child/adult mental health issues. Using a playful, client-centered & attachment-based approach, I can begin to understand & communicate with your child. I can actively support & guide them as s/he/they make sense of their feelings and behaviors.

"It is in relationship that we are broken and in relationship that we are healed." -HarvilIe Hendrix. I work with survivors of complex trauma and trauma-related disorders and strive to meet clients where they are with compassion and authenticity. I believe in the importance of addressing both the cognitive and emotional aspects of the self as well as the influences of trauma and stress on the body. I specialize in collaborating with those seeking relief from family of origin issues, past abuse, relationship difficulty, and experiences of low self-worth.

At any stage of development, we are bound to encounter obstacles to our ability to thrive. I help clients to become proactive agents in their own process. I have worked with all ages to reduce symptoms, promote growth, and instill lasting change. I support children, teens, adults, and families in healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression and OCD. I have a speciality in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially GNC and transgender folks. I am licensed in AL, AZ, AR, CT, CO, DE, GA, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.

My goals are to support clients in the challenges that they face and help them set attainable goals. I have worked in the mental health field for 12 years in a different number of roles. My specialty is working with individuals with dual-diagnosis, traumatic experience, and adoption. I have experience working with diverse populations from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs systems.

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.

Do you feel like on the outside you look like you have it all together but internally you're a mess? Do you struggle with finding a balance between your emotions be too strong & dissociating from your emotions completely? At times do you often feel like you know 'better' but don't 'do better'? If you can relate, I see you and I got you! I specialize in working with high achieving black women and women of color from ages 25-40, in navigating life. I enjoy working with women who struggle with managing relationships, work/life balance, trusting their intuition, high functioning depression and anxiety, ADHD, & trauma.

Making the decision on which therapist to work with is based on many factors. Perhaps the most important factor is finding someone you are comfortable with so they can be of help. My goal in working with clients is to start by establishing a nonjudgmental, yet honest, relationship that is supportive enough to explore topics and gain insight into issues most relevant to them. I have experience working with clients from all backgrounds with a variety of difficulties, including relationship issues, life transitions, depression, identity struggles, anxiety, and grief.

Have you ever struggled to be your true self? Are there times when you don't feel seen or heard? Do you feel unfulfilled or like something is missing and you’re searching for _____? Perhaps you experience high expectations, doubt, perfectionism, unhealthy thinking patterns, and feel like your best isn’t good enough? So, you find yourself saying you’ll handle it later, it's not that bad, or your concerns will pass– yet the issue never disappears, and you’re left feeling like you're not enough, overwhelmed, out of control, stuck, frustrated, and alone. It may feel difficult to ask for help or you might fear being judged or rejected.