Cigna Therapists in Richardson, TX

I love helping individuals grow to their fullest potential, as they utilize tools that reside within. My experience includes working in Private Practice settings and Veteran Mental Health/Rehabilitation facility. Additional experience has been gained by working in adolescent residential treatment, and intensive outpatient. My counseling experience has given me a natural ability to work with individuals, groups, and families of any culture or background. I have the ability to meet individuals where they are in life and help implement tools to grow. My expertise includes working with Veterans adjusting back to civilian life, adults, and adolescents. I modify therapy for your specific needs.

I specialize in working with women. As a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and therapist, I know and identify with challenges women face at home and in the workplace. I also understand the life transitions and stages that are unique to women. I have also worked extensively with relational conflicts, emotional regulation, grief, codependency, boundaries, and shame. I enjoy building strong, meaningful relationships with clients and working collaboratively to identify, understand, and process current challenges. My approach to therapy is direct, yet warm with the ultimate goal of helping you create growth and change in your own life.

Are you tired of traditional counseling and want to see real results in your situation? At Urban Counseling Clique we do not tell you what you want to hear. We tell you the truth. If you are seeking a counselor with a "real" approach on life you have come to the right place. We provide you with the tools to help you make significant changes in your life and see real progress.

I have been working with adolescents and families for over 10 years in various settings and in the counseling setting since 2012. I graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2005 with a Masters in Biblical Counseling. I work mainly with adolescents dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, eating issues and self-harm. I also see adults in individual and couple sessions. I use an integrative approach to counseling focusing on the cognitive behavioral theory in addition to using Biblical principles when relevant and healthy for the client.

Analysis and therapy help us move beyond the places we are stuck to a better understanding of who we are. I would be honored to walk with you on this journey towards your best self, offering a helping hand where needed. I work from an understanding of therapy that allows us to look at the past, the present and the future in understanding the issues you are facing and finding the path you desire to follow. Exploring family dynamics, relationship issues, self-concept, creative impulses, dreams, and life passions allow us to chart a course toward hope and healing.

You and I will work together to uncover your story, understand how you got to where you are, explore options, make new choices and create new healthy patterns. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, psychosis, adjustment disorders, panic disorder, social anxiety, substance abuse and dependence, anger issues, trauma recovery, boundaries, codependency, self-worth issues, shame, and grief.

My passion is to provide counseling for individuals, couples and families who have experienced high levels of stress, trauma or loss in their lives. I adhere to the belief that people have to ability to facilitate personal change through the counseling process. I am open to clients with a broad range of issues and strive to provide a safe and non-judgemental approach to counseling.

These are challenging times! And no doubt you had challenges already, before current events made life harder. I’d like to help you find a way to move toward hope and purpose, figure out your goals, and plan a way to reach them.

Sometimes life becomes too difficult to battle on our own and we begin to feel stuck; especially during a pandemic. Together, we can explore the causes of distress in your life and develop tools and skills to overcome them. I strive to provide a warm and comforting therapeutic environment for my clients so they feel understood and validated during our sessions. Therapy can feel intimidating at first and it is my goal to ease that feeling through building trust so you can feel safe speaking openly and honestly. If you are hesitant or unsure of where to begin, that is ok. Don't hesitate to reach out and I will happily be your guide :)

I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over twenty-five years. My undergraduate degree was completed (1982) at Louisiana State University (LSU) and my graduate work was completed at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas (1989). My experience includes working with depressive/bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, dual diagnosis (mental health/substance abuse), addictive behaviors, severe mental illness, couple and family related issues. I work with adults of all ages, teens, and some children. I accept and am In-Network with most major insurance panels. My office is easy access for people who live in Richardson, Plano, North Dallas, and Garland.

"A person is a person, no matter how small." ---Dr. Seuss Speaking your truth is difficult when your first language is play, or you find it difficult to share your thoughts because of abuse, grief or depression. Children struggle with a myriad of concerns in our technologically-driven age, whereby, their first impressions stem from influences seen on television, social media, and experiences from within their home or school environments. Moreover, adjusting to life-changing events is hard for children who need to feel supported on their journey through life.

Helping clients find their authentic self is my passion. Life can be hard! Trauma, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, depression and more can cause people to lose themself. Finding ways to cope with and free themselves from negative thoughts, fears, pain and trauma through useful tools, self-talk, and changing thought patterns is vital for my clients. As we walk through the pains, struggles and frustrations of life, my clients are able to see themselves for who they are and who they want to be. Freedom, peace, self-confidence and joy are found.

My clients are affected by stressful transitions like relationships ending and other loss. They face anxiety, depression, disorders related to identity/body image, disordered eating and addictions. Some of my clientele have experienced traumatic events yet learn to have a new relationship with themselves and their significant others. I have training in solving relationship problems specific to emotional bonding and intimacy. Advocating healthy relationships, I assess inner issues like identity, body image, and desire. I evaluate outer issues like workplace discrimination, family conflict and other barriers to life satisfaction.

Services available for residents of CO/IL/TX/FL. I strive to provide a welcoming, inclusive safe space for all. Regardless of family structure, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, or other minority status, you are welcome. If you are struggling, dreaming of a life more fulfilling/less painful, or seeking your truth, there is hope. I see people from all walks of life experiencing grief, anxiety & depression, adoptees and birth parents, struggling parents, folks questioning their place in the world or wanting to improve their communication with loved ones, expectant parents in need of options counseling, and more.

If you are not your best right now, feeling sad, anxious, depressed, grieving, or even feeling helpless, I can help you. Everyone deserves a safe place to be heard, valued, and respected. I bring a comprehensive set of skills that will be valuable in my role as Licensed Therapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, couples, and families as I help them navigate difficult times and improve their relationship with themselves and others. I specialize in trauma informed care, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and coping with grief and loss. During our initial sessions, we will create a treatment plan and set goals for therapy.

We are born-in, hurt-in, and healed-in relationships. I can help you unpack the challenges that keep you from living your best life. We constantly seek connection and a sense of belonging in our personal, family and work lives. Living in a state of despair, disappointment, and pain is not normal. If you desire change, let's start that journey today. I know how to help move you from where you are, to where you want to be. Growth and change can be anxiety provoking, initially. But, so rewarding when properly nurtured. My passion is helping people take courage in learning how to fully experience the hope that is within them.

I am dedicated to working with all individuals that encourages a shift in how a client thinks, feels and behaves. I work with all individuals with a myriad of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use issues, and general life skills. I specialize in groups that are historically pathologized. I am dedicated to working with all individuals including those with gender identity/expression concerns, sexual identity/expression concerns (LGBTQIA); and relationship structure concerns (polyamory, open relationships, and consensual non-monogamous) relationships.

You may be done with your past but is your past DONE WITH YOU?! Let CHART help bridge this gap so you can soar into the future you deserve! Our mission is improving the lives of those we serve by eliminating mental, physical and social barriers that can interfere or interrupt the daily activities associated with work, family, and one's overall personal well-being. In addition, CHART counseling services specializes in helping clients and families explore other treatment resources and options that are not only effective and evidenced based but have been proven to be paramount in Creating Healing And Restoring Trust (CHART).