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David Stroud
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Waitlist for new clients
It takes strength and courage to seek help! I work with individuals, couples, and families in areas such as anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, couples tune-ups, and infertility. I am particularly interested in working with men's issues as well as stress management, self-esteem, post- divorce parenting, and career burnout/ career coaching. I am also experienced in working with senior adults and families dealing with issues related to aging, life transitions, and memory difficulties.
It takes strength and courage to seek help! I work with individuals, couples, and families in areas such as anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, couples tune-ups, and infertility. I am particularly interested in working with men's issues as well as stress management, self-esteem, post- divorce parenting, and career burnout/ career coaching. I am also experienced in working with senior adults and families dealing with issues related to aging, life transitions, and memory difficulties.
(972) 893-9044 View (972) 893-9044
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Lynn McCracken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LMFT-S, KAP
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
If you have been feeling "off", numb, lacking purpose, overwhelmed and burned out, you are not broken, you are just "out of tune"! Life can get us ALL out of tune from time to time, especially during times of transition, just like a guitar, we have to listen and adjust each string one by one. When we lose touch with your authentic selves, our thoughts, feelings and actions are not in alignment, we feel dissonant and it causes dis-ease in our bodies. I specialize in helping my clients navigate life transitions (such as loss of a loved one, divorce, a career pivot, retirement, health issues) to gain clarity and become more attuned.
If you have been feeling "off", numb, lacking purpose, overwhelmed and burned out, you are not broken, you are just "out of tune"! Life can get us ALL out of tune from time to time, especially during times of transition, just like a guitar, we have to listen and adjust each string one by one. When we lose touch with your authentic selves, our thoughts, feelings and actions are not in alignment, we feel dissonant and it causes dis-ease in our bodies. I specialize in helping my clients navigate life transitions (such as loss of a loved one, divorce, a career pivot, retirement, health issues) to gain clarity and become more attuned.
(469) 949-1142 View (469) 949-1142
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Amissa Sharrock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
Over 25 years clinical experience in helping adults struggling with workplace issues, everyday stressors, depression, anxiety/obsessive worry/panic attacks, relationship issues, divorce, unhealthy boundaries, toxic boss, job burnout, lack of work/life balance, conflict/criticism/difficult people, dysfunctional family, shame/guilt, healing past pain/hurts & losses, Trauma/PTSD, decreased self-esteem/confidence & chronic pain. I also have in-depth experience/insight into the specialized field of working with all types of First Responders & their family members related to the job, crisis situations, secondary trauma & family issues.
Over 25 years clinical experience in helping adults struggling with workplace issues, everyday stressors, depression, anxiety/obsessive worry/panic attacks, relationship issues, divorce, unhealthy boundaries, toxic boss, job burnout, lack of work/life balance, conflict/criticism/difficult people, dysfunctional family, shame/guilt, healing past pain/hurts & losses, Trauma/PTSD, decreased self-esteem/confidence & chronic pain. I also have in-depth experience/insight into the specialized field of working with all types of First Responders & their family members related to the job, crisis situations, secondary trauma & family issues.
(214) 817-2327 View (214) 817-2327
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Jillissa Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Other specialties for Jillissa include therapy for children and adolescents who are the product of divorce or who are currently in blended family situations.
Counseling has been Jillissa's passion for years. She specializes in, but is not limited to, issues including: marriage and family, relationship dynamics, boundary issues, adolescent and children's issues, and woman's issues such as eating disorders, depression, anger, anxiety, divorce care, singleness, grief, bitterness, identity and significance issues and mood disorders. She also works with clients struggling with anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Adjustment Disorders. Jillissa's philosophy of counseling is the integration of Christianity and psychology, and her counseling methods include: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Psychoeducation, and Child Play Therapy.
Other specialties for Jillissa include therapy for children and adolescents who are the product of divorce or who are currently in blended family situations.
Counseling has been Jillissa's passion for years. She specializes in, but is not limited to, issues including: marriage and family, relationship dynamics, boundary issues, adolescent and children's issues, and woman's issues such as eating disorders, depression, anger, anxiety, divorce care, singleness, grief, bitterness, identity and significance issues and mood disorders. She also works with clients struggling with anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Adjustment Disorders. Jillissa's philosophy of counseling is the integration of Christianity and psychology, and her counseling methods include: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Psychoeducation, and Child Play Therapy.
(972) 767-9518 View (972) 767-9518
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David J Bryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
I help couples decide if divorce is their best option through Discernment Counseling and I coach individuals on how to restore broken relationships.
While some marital issues can come as a surprise, such as with the discovery of infidelity or sexual addiction, relationships often don’t fail overnight. Instead it’s a slow fade. Divorce rates tell the story of marriages in slow decline with too little help coming too late. Do you and your partner struggle to communicate effectively? Perhaps your conflicts have become destructive. Maybe you both live more as roommates than partners or even lovers. Are resentments growing as battlelines are drawn? Has one of you threatened divorce in the heat of an argument? Or have you been devastated by infidelity or sexual addiction?
I help couples decide if divorce is their best option through Discernment Counseling and I coach individuals on how to restore broken relationships.
While some marital issues can come as a surprise, such as with the discovery of infidelity or sexual addiction, relationships often don’t fail overnight. Instead it’s a slow fade. Divorce rates tell the story of marriages in slow decline with too little help coming too late. Do you and your partner struggle to communicate effectively? Perhaps your conflicts have become destructive. Maybe you both live more as roommates than partners or even lovers. Are resentments growing as battlelines are drawn? Has one of you threatened divorce in the heat of an argument? Or have you been devastated by infidelity or sexual addiction?
(972) 882-9331 View (972) 882-9331
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Jarrod Hood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
My special areas of interest include anxiety, ADHD, anger management, grief, depression, divorce care and school problems.
I enjoy helping children, adolescents and their families navigate through the complexities of powerful emotions and challenging life circumstances. I bring a warm sense of humor with an empathetic awareness to people struggling in tough situations. I want to meet you where you are in life's journey, while bringing a fresh, non-judgmental perspective to each counseling session. Whether you are a frustrated parent dealing with a difficult teen, a tired parent working to understand your little one, or a family adjusting to a "new normal", counseling can be a helpful resource to gain tools and support.
My special areas of interest include anxiety, ADHD, anger management, grief, depression, divorce care and school problems.
I enjoy helping children, adolescents and their families navigate through the complexities of powerful emotions and challenging life circumstances. I bring a warm sense of humor with an empathetic awareness to people struggling in tough situations. I want to meet you where you are in life's journey, while bringing a fresh, non-judgmental perspective to each counseling session. Whether you are a frustrated parent dealing with a difficult teen, a tired parent working to understand your little one, or a family adjusting to a "new normal", counseling can be a helpful resource to gain tools and support.
(469) 273-1734 View (469) 273-1734
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Terri L Gonzales-Ball
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
During my training in play therapy, I have worked with many children experiencing behavioral problems, divorce, depression, anxiety, grief, abuse, adoption, relational problems with peers and siblings, academic issues, trauma, developmental delays, aggression, abandonment, and disruptive behavior.
As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do when your child or adolescent is experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties. You may often feel helpless and isolated. I can help. I have had extensive training in the field of play therapy, a developmentally appropriate approach to working with children struggling with a variety of issues. Throughout this process, your child will experience a warm, safe, and accepting environment where these issues can be worked out. I will also work to help you understand your child more and provide you with ways to feel more empowered.
During my training in play therapy, I have worked with many children experiencing behavioral problems, divorce, depression, anxiety, grief, abuse, adoption, relational problems with peers and siblings, academic issues, trauma, developmental delays, aggression, abandonment, and disruptive behavior.
As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do when your child or adolescent is experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties. You may often feel helpless and isolated. I can help. I have had extensive training in the field of play therapy, a developmentally appropriate approach to working with children struggling with a variety of issues. Throughout this process, your child will experience a warm, safe, and accepting environment where these issues can be worked out. I will also work to help you understand your child more and provide you with ways to feel more empowered.
(214) 960-2367 View (214) 960-2367
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Carol Floch McColl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I also counsel women of all ages, addressing: identity; self-esteem; depression; anxiety; abuse recovery; codependency; spiritual crisis; grief; life transitions; divorce recovery; parenting children and young adults; single parenting.
My passion is to give my clients hope; there is light at the end of the tunnel, but we cannot always find our way alone. My personal journey enhances my clinical training, enabling me to come alongside my clients in a supportive relationship of trust, empathy, and compassion to collaboratively navigate the difficult twists and turns of life. I seek to honor the unique design and potential of each individual as I help them explore their personal story, discover new ways to live effectively in the present, and embrace the possibilities of the future. My mini-goldendoodle, Barney, provides emotional support to my clients.
I also counsel women of all ages, addressing: identity; self-esteem; depression; anxiety; abuse recovery; codependency; spiritual crisis; grief; life transitions; divorce recovery; parenting children and young adults; single parenting.
My passion is to give my clients hope; there is light at the end of the tunnel, but we cannot always find our way alone. My personal journey enhances my clinical training, enabling me to come alongside my clients in a supportive relationship of trust, empathy, and compassion to collaboratively navigate the difficult twists and turns of life. I seek to honor the unique design and potential of each individual as I help them explore their personal story, discover new ways to live effectively in the present, and embrace the possibilities of the future. My mini-goldendoodle, Barney, provides emotional support to my clients.
(972) 360-9539 View (972) 360-9539
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Lifeworks Counseling Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
We seek to help individuals, couples/marriage, & families work through common (and sometimes, uncommon) relational, occupational, spiritual, divorce, blended family issues, substance use & more.
Lifeworks Counseling Center, PLLC has been in business since 1992. We provide therapy for ages 4 and up. We have 9 therapists (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) who provide counseling for almost any emotional/mental/spiritual challenge people face in today's culture. We have therapists on most major insurance and EAP panels and also work with private pay clients as well.
We seek to help individuals, couples/marriage, & families work through common (and sometimes, uncommon) relational, occupational, spiritual, divorce, blended family issues, substance use & more.
Lifeworks Counseling Center, PLLC has been in business since 1992. We provide therapy for ages 4 and up. We have 9 therapists (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) who provide counseling for almost any emotional/mental/spiritual challenge people face in today's culture. We have therapists on most major insurance and EAP panels and also work with private pay clients as well.
(972) 435-0231 View (972) 435-0231
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Laura Flowers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I also offer Discernment Counseling for couples contemplating divorce.
***Specializing in Couples Counseling*** Most of my clients are couples seeking relief from relationship distress. This might include emotional disconnection, unresolved conflict, parenting stress, blending families, infidelity, contemplating divorce, living with mental and chronic illness, and other issues. Many of my clients are also individuals seeking healthier relationships and create change in their lives by taking ownership of their own growth areas; many work to incorporate healthy boundaries, assertiveness, healing from shame, and discovering untapped strengths. Families come for support with parenting and other issues.
I also offer Discernment Counseling for couples contemplating divorce.
***Specializing in Couples Counseling*** Most of my clients are couples seeking relief from relationship distress. This might include emotional disconnection, unresolved conflict, parenting stress, blending families, infidelity, contemplating divorce, living with mental and chronic illness, and other issues. Many of my clients are also individuals seeking healthier relationships and create change in their lives by taking ownership of their own growth areas; many work to incorporate healthy boundaries, assertiveness, healing from shame, and discovering untapped strengths. Families come for support with parenting and other issues.
(972) 808-5027 View (972) 808-5027
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Counseling By Kate
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
LIMITED AVAILABILITY & ONLY ACCEPTING NEW CASH PAY CLIENTS: Individual & Group Counseling, Coparenting, Parent Coach, Parenting Coordination & Collaborative Law. I am dedicating to providing clients with effective counseling methods to meet their personal needs and unleash their potential. Results and positive intervention are my goal in the therapeutic process. Although, my goal is to provide brief therapy, some clients may need more time to achieve the goals they set out for themselves. I will work with clients to achieve the trust, respect, honesty, and warmth that a counseling relationship demands.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY & ONLY ACCEPTING NEW CASH PAY CLIENTS: Individual & Group Counseling, Coparenting, Parent Coach, Parenting Coordination & Collaborative Law. I am dedicating to providing clients with effective counseling methods to meet their personal needs and unleash their potential. Results and positive intervention are my goal in the therapeutic process. Although, my goal is to provide brief therapy, some clients may need more time to achieve the goals they set out for themselves. I will work with clients to achieve the trust, respect, honesty, and warmth that a counseling relationship demands.
(360) 329-2940 View (360) 329-2940
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Jason Branson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCPC, CMHIMP, CGE, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
(Now also licensed in Colorado) LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD! I'm here to help custom-tailor a strategy for making this declaration a reality for YOU. Problems with communication? Suffering from anxiety or depression? Is a loss keeping you stuck? Do you have a history of abuse/trauma? I can help. Coaching services: life direction/acquisition, couples' negotiation/mediation, combatting complacency, getting started, learning when and how to let go, setting limits with self/others, learning to love yourself unconditionally. Trained and certified by Drs. Ellyn Bader & Peter Pearson, The Couples Institute, Menlo Park, CA.
(Now also licensed in Colorado) LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD! I'm here to help custom-tailor a strategy for making this declaration a reality for YOU. Problems with communication? Suffering from anxiety or depression? Is a loss keeping you stuck? Do you have a history of abuse/trauma? I can help. Coaching services: life direction/acquisition, couples' negotiation/mediation, combatting complacency, getting started, learning when and how to let go, setting limits with self/others, learning to love yourself unconditionally. Trained and certified by Drs. Ellyn Bader & Peter Pearson, The Couples Institute, Menlo Park, CA.
(972) 528-8023 View (972) 528-8023
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Karoline Argo Riech
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
My counseling approach is collaborative in nature, with the goal of providing a comfortable, warm environment for my clients. I incorporate different counseling techniques from a wide range of theories, but tend to work most heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This type of therapy helps people overcome irrational, dysfunctional, and unhealthy thought processes that tend to add to and prolong emotional strain, trauma, and tension. I combine aspects such as EMDR, expressive arts, fitness, nutrition and nervous system regulation strategies into sessions.
My counseling approach is collaborative in nature, with the goal of providing a comfortable, warm environment for my clients. I incorporate different counseling techniques from a wide range of theories, but tend to work most heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This type of therapy helps people overcome irrational, dysfunctional, and unhealthy thought processes that tend to add to and prolong emotional strain, trauma, and tension. I combine aspects such as EMDR, expressive arts, fitness, nutrition and nervous system regulation strategies into sessions.
(214) 736-7493 View (214) 736-7493
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Gretchen Ladd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Do you notice a pattern in your relationships that is causing you unhappiness? Is there a conflict at work that you can't resolve? I work with teens and adults to resolve interpersonal problems by recognizing how their actions and beliefs play a part. The good news - we can change our behaviors and thoughts once we identify how they are keeping us stuck in a bad place. Let's work together to get you to a better place!
Do you notice a pattern in your relationships that is causing you unhappiness? Is there a conflict at work that you can't resolve? I work with teens and adults to resolve interpersonal problems by recognizing how their actions and beliefs play a part. The good news - we can change our behaviors and thoughts once we identify how they are keeping us stuck in a bad place. Let's work together to get you to a better place!
(214) 307-8738 View (214) 307-8738
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Michael Ferraro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
You deserve to be the person you want to be and live the life you want to live. Everyone struggles in life and some challenges can be overwhelming. Asking for help can be hard but it demonstrates courage and determination. Often, problems can be caused by unmet needs and unfinished business. I work with adults, couples and families for a variety of difficulties.You may be in a troubled marriage or relationship, suffering from depression or anxiety, struggling with substance abuse or living in a family stuck in conflict. Perhaps you've experienced trauma that interferes with your life. Contact me for a free consultation.
You deserve to be the person you want to be and live the life you want to live. Everyone struggles in life and some challenges can be overwhelming. Asking for help can be hard but it demonstrates courage and determination. Often, problems can be caused by unmet needs and unfinished business. I work with adults, couples and families for a variety of difficulties.You may be in a troubled marriage or relationship, suffering from depression or anxiety, struggling with substance abuse or living in a family stuck in conflict. Perhaps you've experienced trauma that interferes with your life. Contact me for a free consultation.
(972) 471-9647 View (972) 471-9647
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Christopher Jones
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, MPA
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
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.
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.
(469) 840-1927 View (469) 840-1927
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Dwana R Hayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Empowering you to become "The Best Possible You" is my ultimate goal. Life is full of challenges, disappointments and successes. How you process these experiences may impact your quality of life. Do you embrace a challenge, learn from mistakes and celebrate success; or do you retreat from a challenge, beat yourself up over mistakes and discount your successes? While I do not purport to be able to change difficult situations from the past, I will partner with you in understanding and addressing current life issues in a way that allows you to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and celebrate success.
Empowering you to become "The Best Possible You" is my ultimate goal. Life is full of challenges, disappointments and successes. How you process these experiences may impact your quality of life. Do you embrace a challenge, learn from mistakes and celebrate success; or do you retreat from a challenge, beat yourself up over mistakes and discount your successes? While I do not purport to be able to change difficult situations from the past, I will partner with you in understanding and addressing current life issues in a way that allows you to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and celebrate success.
(469) 804-6195 View (469) 804-6195
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Dr. R. Scott Gornto
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Dr. R. Scott Gornto, PHD, MDIV, LMFT, EMDR holds a PhD in Psychotherapy, Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy and is a trained psychotherapist, counselor and peak performance coach. He is a Licensed Psychotherapist (Individual, Marriage and Family in Texas and Arizona), a EMDR Trained Trauma Therapist and has extensive training in the behavioral sciences and personal development. Dr. Gornto is in private practice and has been practicing in North Texas since 2000. He works with individuals, couples, adolescents (12 yrs old and up), families, groups, entrepreneurs/leaders and businesses.
Dr. R. Scott Gornto, PHD, MDIV, LMFT, EMDR holds a PhD in Psychotherapy, Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy and is a trained psychotherapist, counselor and peak performance coach. He is a Licensed Psychotherapist (Individual, Marriage and Family in Texas and Arizona), a EMDR Trained Trauma Therapist and has extensive training in the behavioral sciences and personal development. Dr. Gornto is in private practice and has been practicing in North Texas since 2000. He works with individuals, couples, adolescents (12 yrs old and up), families, groups, entrepreneurs/leaders and businesses.
(972) 301-2544 View (972) 301-2544
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Ken McGill
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Dr. Ken McGill has been counseling for 25 years. Dr. McGill has a BA in Religion, and his Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. Dr. McGill has his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, and is a Licensed MFT in Texas and California. Dr. McGill holds a certification in Alcohol and Drug Studies from UCLA, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Dr. McGill directed a residential treatment program for people challenged with sexual compulsivity, relationship addiction and sexual trauma. Dr. McGill also respectfully supports the integration of spirituality into the clinical treatment process.
Dr. Ken McGill has been counseling for 25 years. Dr. McGill has a BA in Religion, and his Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. Dr. McGill has his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, and is a Licensed MFT in Texas and California. Dr. McGill holds a certification in Alcohol and Drug Studies from UCLA, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Dr. McGill directed a residential treatment program for people challenged with sexual compulsivity, relationship addiction and sexual trauma. Dr. McGill also respectfully supports the integration of spirituality into the clinical treatment process.
(972) 290-1067 View (972) 290-1067
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Bob Bahlmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MABS, MACMHC, NBCC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I believe counseling is a way for everyone to process the events that have happened or are happening in their lives, and work alongside them to develop positive coping skills. Clients can expect for me to meet them where they are in life and approach our counseling relationship with empathy, interest, and intuition. I enjoy working with individuals from adolescents to adults and providing couples' counseling, including pre-marital, marriage counseling, infertility, and adoption. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, men's issues, and sex addiction.
I believe counseling is a way for everyone to process the events that have happened or are happening in their lives, and work alongside them to develop positive coping skills. Clients can expect for me to meet them where they are in life and approach our counseling relationship with empathy, interest, and intuition. I enjoy working with individuals from adolescents to adults and providing couples' counseling, including pre-marital, marriage counseling, infertility, and adoption. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, men's issues, and sex addiction.
(312) 566-8633 View (312) 566-8633
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Divorce Therapists

How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?

Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.

What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?

There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.

When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?

When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.

How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.