Therapists in Dallas, TX
Molly Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75243
Waitlist for new clients
You just want to feel happy, healthy, and confident. Instead you often feel overwhelmed, unsure, or disconnected. Fully connecting with our authentic self and others seems impossible. Sometimes our stress levels are too high or our traumatic life experiences get in the way of finding peace & fulfillment. I'm a firm believer that every person has the capacity for transformational healing. If you're ready to navigate the complexities of life including things like trauma, addiction, chronic pain, or dysfunctional family dynamics with a compassionate guide, you're in the right place.
You just want to feel happy, healthy, and confident. Instead you often feel overwhelmed, unsure, or disconnected. Fully connecting with our authentic self and others seems impossible. Sometimes our stress levels are too high or our traumatic life experiences get in the way of finding peace & fulfillment. I'm a firm believer that every person has the capacity for transformational healing. If you're ready to navigate the complexities of life including things like trauma, addiction, chronic pain, or dysfunctional family dynamics with a compassionate guide, you're in the right place.
Anna W. Stowell, PhD, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75230
I also have a special interest in helping clients develop strategies for coping with chronic pain and medical illness, whether for themselves or for those caretaking for family members and friends with chronic pain.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, stuck or unsure of who you can talk to? These days, many people who have never struggled, or who have had ups and downs, are finding themselves to be in greater need of having a supportive sounding board. Primarily utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach, I focus on finding solutions for goals identified together in therapy, within a supportive, non-judgmental space. I work exclusively with individual adults, ages 18 and up.
I also have a special interest in helping clients develop strategies for coping with chronic pain and medical illness, whether for themselves or for those caretaking for family members and friends with chronic pain.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, stuck or unsure of who you can talk to? These days, many people who have never struggled, or who have had ups and downs, are finding themselves to be in greater need of having a supportive sounding board. Primarily utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach, I focus on finding solutions for goals identified together in therapy, within a supportive, non-judgmental space. I work exclusively with individual adults, ages 18 and up.
Behavioral Health Providers
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75243
I am available to help individuals address concerns such as anxiety, depression, career stress, chronic pain, and insomnia utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy .
My ideal client is willing to put forth effort to make changes, address their issues, and have a more fulfilled life. I like to help patients maintain their motivation to make specific changes in their life so that they can reach their full potential. I am a Licensed Counselor and Licensed Psychological Associate with Behavioral Health Providers. I have 18 years of experience. I graduated with a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX and a Doctorate degree (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in Dallas, TX.
I am available to help individuals address concerns such as anxiety, depression, career stress, chronic pain, and insomnia utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy .
My ideal client is willing to put forth effort to make changes, address their issues, and have a more fulfilled life. I like to help patients maintain their motivation to make specific changes in their life so that they can reach their full potential. I am a Licensed Counselor and Licensed Psychological Associate with Behavioral Health Providers. I have 18 years of experience. I graduated with a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX and a Doctorate degree (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in Dallas, TX.
Marian Zimmerman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75240
I provide cognitive behavioral therapy, motivation enhancement, stress management, behavioral sleep medicine, chronic pain management, relaxation training, mindfulness practice, and psychological testing, as well as individual psychotherapy.
I take a whole body approach to health and illness with a focus on how the mind influences the body just as the body influences the mind. Anxiety, depression, and stress can impact health and exacerbate chronic pain, heart disease, insomnia, and other medical problems. However, addressing the emotional aspects of medical conditions can improve quality of life and physical health. Also, psychological principles can help enhance wellness and lead to lasting behavioral changes. As a health psychologist, I can help you emotionally cope with medical conditions, make healthy lifestyle choices, and learn skills to move forward with your life.
I provide cognitive behavioral therapy, motivation enhancement, stress management, behavioral sleep medicine, chronic pain management, relaxation training, mindfulness practice, and psychological testing, as well as individual psychotherapy.
I take a whole body approach to health and illness with a focus on how the mind influences the body just as the body influences the mind. Anxiety, depression, and stress can impact health and exacerbate chronic pain, heart disease, insomnia, and other medical problems. However, addressing the emotional aspects of medical conditions can improve quality of life and physical health. Also, psychological principles can help enhance wellness and lead to lasting behavioral changes. As a health psychologist, I can help you emotionally cope with medical conditions, make healthy lifestyle choices, and learn skills to move forward with your life.
Cherie Spellman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201
Get unstuck, heal from trauma, and find relief from physical pain and tension. I provide individualized therapy to every unique person, helping you to find new ways to grow, change, and connect to yourself and others. I help clients with physical and emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, sport injury and sport performance, PTSD, stuck patterns of behavior, unwanted emotional reactions, and performance and creativity enhancement. Client's response to the body/brain approach is awe in noticing things they never have and making new connections that are felt in a way that they can actually take action on.
Get unstuck, heal from trauma, and find relief from physical pain and tension. I provide individualized therapy to every unique person, helping you to find new ways to grow, change, and connect to yourself and others. I help clients with physical and emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, sport injury and sport performance, PTSD, stuck patterns of behavior, unwanted emotional reactions, and performance and creativity enhancement. Client's response to the body/brain approach is awe in noticing things they never have and making new connections that are felt in a way that they can actually take action on.
Kelly Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75218 (Online Only)
Chronic pain and illness can impact all aspects of a person’s life. They can be physically and mentally debilitating and directly affect relationships, work, finances, confidence, and ability to complete even simple daily tasks. If you are having trouble managing symptoms of pain, illness, side effects from treatment, or feeling stressed, worried, or isolated, you are not alone. Millions of people are struggling with health issues, and those around them don’t always understand, don’t know how to help, or both. It can be overwhelming and difficult to handle on your own.
Chronic pain and illness can impact all aspects of a person’s life. They can be physically and mentally debilitating and directly affect relationships, work, finances, confidence, and ability to complete even simple daily tasks. If you are having trouble managing symptoms of pain, illness, side effects from treatment, or feeling stressed, worried, or isolated, you are not alone. Millions of people are struggling with health issues, and those around them don’t always understand, don’t know how to help, or both. It can be overwhelming and difficult to handle on your own.
Jamie Wilson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75230
I have specialized training in psychological assessments and therapy for families and couples, whom I have helped with challenges such as infertility, pregnancy-related difficulties, step-parenting, child-parent conflict, chronic illness, trauma, loss, divorce, and retirement.
My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and interactive. I view therapy as a partnership between us. Both of us will work hard in order for you to make the changes that you desire and for you to reach your goals. I have worked extensively with individuals, families, and couples and have expertise in treating a variety of challenges, including depression and anxiety, trauma, infertility, postpartum difficulties and stress-related ailments. I offer research-supported treatments to reduce suffering, enrich your relationships, and improve your life.
I have specialized training in psychological assessments and therapy for families and couples, whom I have helped with challenges such as infertility, pregnancy-related difficulties, step-parenting, child-parent conflict, chronic illness, trauma, loss, divorce, and retirement.
My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and interactive. I view therapy as a partnership between us. Both of us will work hard in order for you to make the changes that you desire and for you to reach your goals. I have worked extensively with individuals, families, and couples and have expertise in treating a variety of challenges, including depression and anxiety, trauma, infertility, postpartum difficulties and stress-related ailments. I offer research-supported treatments to reduce suffering, enrich your relationships, and improve your life.
Dorothy Knoll
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75204
My work with clients who live with chronic pain is also a speciality.
The client and I are partners in developing the skills necessary for managing the stresses of life while determining what a meaningful life looks like for them. Although we look at the past to learn from it, the client and I generally focus on the present and future and the unique strengths of the client. This collaborative model of therapy aids the client in taking more control of their life.
My work with clients who live with chronic pain is also a speciality.
The client and I are partners in developing the skills necessary for managing the stresses of life while determining what a meaningful life looks like for them. Although we look at the past to learn from it, the client and I generally focus on the present and future and the unique strengths of the client. This collaborative model of therapy aids the client in taking more control of their life.
Linda Spang O'Toole
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
Additionally, I work with High-Conflict Couples and Families, provide pre-marital counseling, and work with clients who suffer from Chronic Pain.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a DBT-Linehan Behavioral Certified Clinician with DALLAS DBT. We specialize in treating Borderline Personality Disorder, Emotion Dysregulation, and Complex PTSD using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Complex PE. Additionally, I treat clients suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, anxiety, and chronic pain. I work with Adults, Adolescents, Parents, and Families
Additionally, I work with High-Conflict Couples and Families, provide pre-marital counseling, and work with clients who suffer from Chronic Pain.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a DBT-Linehan Behavioral Certified Clinician with DALLAS DBT. We specialize in treating Borderline Personality Disorder, Emotion Dysregulation, and Complex PTSD using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Complex PE. Additionally, I treat clients suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, anxiety, and chronic pain. I work with Adults, Adolescents, Parents, and Families
Healing Mind Psychiatry PLLC
PA-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
Now Accepting NEW Clients! Welcome to Healing Mind Psychiatry, where our goal is to offer compassionate, thorough, and individualized mental health services. We know how intimidating it might be to seek professional assistance for mental health issues. Our clinic offers a wide range of services to both adolescents and adults dealing with a variety of mental health conditions. As a result, our team of skilled mental health providers are committed to fostering a secure and welcoming environment for every client who enters our doors. From depression and anxiety, bipolar illness & ADHD, our specialists have the knowledge to help you.
Now Accepting NEW Clients! Welcome to Healing Mind Psychiatry, where our goal is to offer compassionate, thorough, and individualized mental health services. We know how intimidating it might be to seek professional assistance for mental health issues. Our clinic offers a wide range of services to both adolescents and adults dealing with a variety of mental health conditions. As a result, our team of skilled mental health providers are committed to fostering a secure and welcoming environment for every client who enters our doors. From depression and anxiety, bipolar illness & ADHD, our specialists have the knowledge to help you.
Anna Johnson Thomas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Waitlist for new clients
I work with older adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including those who are struggling with anxiety, mood, stress, grief and life transitions. I am also uniquely trained as a health psychologist and have worked with individuals coping with a host of medical issues including women's issues, cancer, HIV, irritable bowel disease, diabetes, chronic pain and burn injury. Additionally, I often work with caregivers and patient's families. When appropriate and with permission, I will collaborate with one's treatment team (physicians, psychiatrists and specialists) to provide comprehensive care.
I work with older adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including those who are struggling with anxiety, mood, stress, grief and life transitions. I am also uniquely trained as a health psychologist and have worked with individuals coping with a host of medical issues including women's issues, cancer, HIV, irritable bowel disease, diabetes, chronic pain and burn injury. Additionally, I often work with caregivers and patient's families. When appropriate and with permission, I will collaborate with one's treatment team (physicians, psychiatrists and specialists) to provide comprehensive care.
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Lydia Vinar
LPC-Associate, MMFT, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75230
I compassionately collaborate with women (18+) towards a life of wholeness, healing, and freedom. I believe we were created to live fully integrated lives: body, soul, and spirit. I help women connect to and honor their bodies, as well as heal their soul wounds from a place of connection with Jesus. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with self-hatred, identity confusion, attachment wounds, unstable moods, spiritual warfare and harmful belief systems, perfectionism, negative body image and disordered eating, OCD, life transitions, grief, trauma, and chronic pain/illness/disabilities.
I compassionately collaborate with women (18+) towards a life of wholeness, healing, and freedom. I believe we were created to live fully integrated lives: body, soul, and spirit. I help women connect to and honor their bodies, as well as heal their soul wounds from a place of connection with Jesus. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with self-hatred, identity confusion, attachment wounds, unstable moods, spiritual warfare and harmful belief systems, perfectionism, negative body image and disordered eating, OCD, life transitions, grief, trauma, and chronic pain/illness/disabilities.
Sunrise Counseling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
Sunrise Counseling is an outpatient mental health group practice in North Dallas. At Sunrise Counseling we work with children, adolescents, and adults. Our therapists have years of experience in working with both individuals as well as couples. We have five therapists that have various specialties including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, pain management, sport psychology, infertility, perinatal loss, postpartum depression and anxiety, anger management, and faith based counseling.
Sunrise Counseling is an outpatient mental health group practice in North Dallas. At Sunrise Counseling we work with children, adolescents, and adults. Our therapists have years of experience in working with both individuals as well as couples. We have five therapists that have various specialties including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, pain management, sport psychology, infertility, perinatal loss, postpartum depression and anxiety, anger management, and faith based counseling.
Angela Collier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75201 (Online Only)
Are anxiety and depression making it hard to focus on the important things in your life and preventing you from making positive changes? Are you feeling overwhelmed and do not know what to do? Do you need someone to help you work through these issues? I endeavor to create a secure space to help you express yourself and recover from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, PTSD and chronic pain. A treatment plan is tailored to meet your specific individual needs through a person centered, solution focused approach. Your needs are identified and your goals set with a plan to meet them quickly.
Are anxiety and depression making it hard to focus on the important things in your life and preventing you from making positive changes? Are you feeling overwhelmed and do not know what to do? Do you need someone to help you work through these issues? I endeavor to create a secure space to help you express yourself and recover from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, PTSD and chronic pain. A treatment plan is tailored to meet your specific individual needs through a person centered, solution focused approach. Your needs are identified and your goals set with a plan to meet them quickly.
Gloria Ester Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75209
I have worked with children, teens, and adults with a variety of problems like families involved with CPS, parenting skills, mental illness, addiction treatment for individuals & their families, unemployed individuals (career counseling), depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anger issues, bullying, marital problems, self-injury, abuse, grief, & many more.
There is not a specific type of therapeutic style or approach that works for everyone: age, ethnicity, all of this may play a part into stressors and how we cope with them. Therefore, the services are built around the individuals or family needs, focusing on strengths and values. I believe there is nothing we can’t overcome and the first step is seeking the help. Therapy is about acquiring the tools we need when faced with adversity. If you’re reading this, then you’re already on your way to change. Life is full of challenges, struggles, and stressful situations. WE have all been there before.
I have worked with children, teens, and adults with a variety of problems like families involved with CPS, parenting skills, mental illness, addiction treatment for individuals & their families, unemployed individuals (career counseling), depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anger issues, bullying, marital problems, self-injury, abuse, grief, & many more.
There is not a specific type of therapeutic style or approach that works for everyone: age, ethnicity, all of this may play a part into stressors and how we cope with them. Therefore, the services are built around the individuals or family needs, focusing on strengths and values. I believe there is nothing we can’t overcome and the first step is seeking the help. Therapy is about acquiring the tools we need when faced with adversity. If you’re reading this, then you’re already on your way to change. Life is full of challenges, struggles, and stressful situations. WE have all been there before.
Human Settings Institute, LLC
CMT, CCH, CH
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75243
Our clients almost always come to us because they feel "blocked" by something inside. Something prevents them from moving forward, and they don't know what it is. We show them in the first session exactly what the brand new fMRI research shows is stopping them from change and how we will overcome it with hypnosis. Stress, fears, sleep problems, chronic pain, sexual problems, depression, bad habits, addictions, all result from the fact that our subconscious mind is out of tune with our conscious desires. Hypnotism is uniquely qualified to address that very quickly, without months and months of talking with no results.
Our clients almost always come to us because they feel "blocked" by something inside. Something prevents them from moving forward, and they don't know what it is. We show them in the first session exactly what the brand new fMRI research shows is stopping them from change and how we will overcome it with hypnosis. Stress, fears, sleep problems, chronic pain, sexual problems, depression, bad habits, addictions, all result from the fact that our subconscious mind is out of tune with our conscious desires. Hypnotism is uniquely qualified to address that very quickly, without months and months of talking with no results.
Life Solutions Counseling & Family Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75201 (Online Only)
suicidal thoughts/ideation, crisis, partner/family violence, severe mental illness), therefore potential clients will be screened to ensure the appropriateness of therapeutic services offered.
Life Solutions Counseling and Family Therapy, PLLC customizes therapeutic services to meet the individual, couple, family, and/or groups goals. Clients can expect a welcoming environment in an effort to make real life changes. With an emphasis on systemic therapy, we take a nonpathological approach to looking at human relationships and challenges. This benefits the client (s) as they learn how to interact and change problems between themselves and others. Congratulations! Problems are not in you, they are between you and another person(s).
suicidal thoughts/ideation, crisis, partner/family violence, severe mental illness), therefore potential clients will be screened to ensure the appropriateness of therapeutic services offered.
Life Solutions Counseling and Family Therapy, PLLC customizes therapeutic services to meet the individual, couple, family, and/or groups goals. Clients can expect a welcoming environment in an effort to make real life changes. With an emphasis on systemic therapy, we take a nonpathological approach to looking at human relationships and challenges. This benefits the client (s) as they learn how to interact and change problems between themselves and others. Congratulations! Problems are not in you, they are between you and another person(s).
Ciara Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
With previous experiences working with adolescents through the geriatric population, I have experience with clients through the entire lifespan. My approach centers on fostering growth and wellness through grace, understanding, and utilizing individual strengths. Some areas of interest include the LGBTQ+ community, the chronic pain/illness community, as well as clients working through life changes, codependency, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. I strongly believe that through understanding ourselves and our personal life stories that we can navigate the challenges we encounter in life and come out of them stronger.
With previous experiences working with adolescents through the geriatric population, I have experience with clients through the entire lifespan. My approach centers on fostering growth and wellness through grace, understanding, and utilizing individual strengths. Some areas of interest include the LGBTQ+ community, the chronic pain/illness community, as well as clients working through life changes, codependency, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. I strongly believe that through understanding ourselves and our personal life stories that we can navigate the challenges we encounter in life and come out of them stronger.
Yaffa Podbilewicz-Weinberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75248 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Psychologist passionate about Health Psychology for more than 20 years, I work collaboratively with clients to improve their quality of life and overall health. We work by first understanding the nuances of the challenges you face in the context of your unique situation, priorities, and values. Your individual program is created to expand strategies to manage your condition, assuage emotions like fear, confusion, despair, anger, or sadness, while growing your tool kit for dealing with the many aspects of illness, strengthening effective coping skills, improving relationships and building resilience.
As a Licensed Psychologist passionate about Health Psychology for more than 20 years, I work collaboratively with clients to improve their quality of life and overall health. We work by first understanding the nuances of the challenges you face in the context of your unique situation, priorities, and values. Your individual program is created to expand strategies to manage your condition, assuage emotions like fear, confusion, despair, anger, or sadness, while growing your tool kit for dealing with the many aspects of illness, strengthening effective coping skills, improving relationships and building resilience.
Ellen Chernoff Simon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC, BCB, CA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
If you feel anxious or depressed about a problem or habit you want to change worsened by stress such as weight issues, relationship concerns or addictions, then hypnotherapy & neurofeedback together can help you regain a sense of peace & enhanced well being. I also practice IFS & bio- neurofeedback. I believe in a mind body approach to help reduce stress from physical conditions such as pain, illness, sleep and digestive disorders. It is my intention to empower every person to experience their innate wisdom & inner guidance. I am certified in Ketamine assisted therapy which takes place in my office. Contact me if you are interested.
If you feel anxious or depressed about a problem or habit you want to change worsened by stress such as weight issues, relationship concerns or addictions, then hypnotherapy & neurofeedback together can help you regain a sense of peace & enhanced well being. I also practice IFS & bio- neurofeedback. I believe in a mind body approach to help reduce stress from physical conditions such as pain, illness, sleep and digestive disorders. It is my intention to empower every person to experience their innate wisdom & inner guidance. I am certified in Ketamine assisted therapy which takes place in my office. Contact me if you are interested.
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How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.