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Axel Cristales

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

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Available both in-person and online
8300 Douglas Avenue Dallas, TX 75225
If you’re lying awake with a racing mind, waking too early, or worn down despite spending hours in bed, it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you and it doesn’t have to be something you live with. Much of my work focuses on sleep, especially when insomnia, anxiety, or chronic stress begin to bleed into daily life and affect mood, focus, and relationships. Rather than looking at sleep in isolation, I take a broader view, exploring how stress, emotions, relationships, and daily habits interact with rest. Together, we work to understand what’s keeping the cycle going and take practical, supported steps toward lasting change.
My clinical focus includes sleep and insomnia, depression, and anxiety. I’ve also received specialized training in CBT-I, an evidence-based approach for chronic sleep difficulties. I aim to make our work reflective, while also practical and focused on meaningful change.
My goal is to create a space that feels grounded and collaborative, where you don’t have to perform or explain yourself. I want to help you reconnect with your capacity, and to feel supported as you do so. If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right next step, that’s okay. You don’t need clarity to begin, just a willingness to start the conversation.
Take the first step to help. Call or Axel Cristales now - (469) 529-6534

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Texas Sleep Center

8300 Douglas Avenue

Dallas, TX 75225 map

(469) 529-6534

Texas Sleep Center

615 Main Street

Suite 114

Frisco, TX 75036 map

My website
I offer sessions both in-person and online. I'm also available most weekdays and in the evenings.
I specialize in Sleep or Insomnia, Depression and Anxiety 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (469) 529-6534
Photo of Axel Cristales, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Texas Sleep Center

8300 Douglas Avenue

Dallas, TX 75225 map

(469) 529-6534

Texas Sleep Center

615 Main Street

Suite 114

Frisco, TX 75036 map

My website
I offer sessions both in-person and online. I'm also available most weekdays and in the evenings.
I specialize in Sleep or Insomnia, Depression and Anxiety 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $190
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Medicare
  • Scott & White Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I accept most major insurance plans and out-of-network types of payments. I can also provide superbills, and happy to answer any questions about costs or insurance.
Photo of Axel Cristales, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Axel Cristales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (469) 529-6534
"
I accept most major insurance plans and out-of-network types of payments. I can also provide superbills, and happy to answer any questions about costs or insurance.
Photo of Axel Cristales, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Axel Cristales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (469) 529-6534

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 80942 Axel R Cristales
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Texas A&M, Masters in Applied Psychology
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I spent a number of years early in my career, working in hospital, school-based, and domestic abuse settings. Those experiences shaped how I show up in the therapy room — with steadiness, empathy, and respect, especially during vulnerable moments.
Photo of Axel Cristales, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Axel Cristales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (469) 529-6534
"
I spent a number of years early in my career, working in hospital, school-based, and domestic abuse settings. Those experiences shaped how I show up in the therapy room — with steadiness, empathy, and respect, especially during vulnerable moments.
Photo of Axel Cristales, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Axel Cristales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (469) 529-6534

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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I commonly work with adults who are lying awake with a racing mind or waking up already exhausted, struggling with insomnia, anxiety, or chronic stress, feeling stuck in depression or emotional burnout, navigating substance use or recovery, working through relationship challenges or major life transitions, and those who are ready to take active, supported steps toward change
Photo of Axel Cristales, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Axel Cristales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (469) 529-6534
"
I commonly work with adults who are lying awake with a racing mind or waking up already exhausted, struggling with insomnia, anxiety, or chronic stress, feeling stuck in depression or emotional burnout, navigating substance use or recovery, working through relationship challenges or major life transitions, and those who are ready to take active, supported steps toward change
Photo of Axel Cristales, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Axel Cristales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (469) 529-6534

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Jungian
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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I often work with thoughtful, capable individuals who feel worn down despite doing everything "right." Together, we identify the therapeutic approach that helps them feel supported and regain momentum.
Photo of Axel Cristales, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Axel Cristales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (469) 529-6534
"
I often work with thoughtful, capable individuals who feel worn down despite doing everything "right." Together, we identify the therapeutic approach that helps them feel supported and regain momentum.
Photo of Axel Cristales, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Axel Cristales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (469) 529-6534

Location

Primary Location

Texas Sleep Center

8300 Douglas Avenue

Dallas, TX 75225

(469) 529-6534

Additional Location

Texas Sleep Center

615 Main Street

Suite 114

Frisco, TX 75036

(469) 529-6534
"
I offer sessions both in-person and online. I'm also available most weekdays and in the evenings.
Photo of Axel Cristales, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Axel Cristales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (469) 529-6534
"
I offer sessions both in-person and online. I'm also available most weekdays and in the evenings.
Photo of Axel Cristales, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Axel Cristales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (469) 529-6534