Empowered Healing Dallas
Group Practice
12720 Hillcrest Rd., Suite 106, Dallas, TX 75230
Let's Connect (817) 580-9742
Welcome to Empowered Healing Dallas. All of you is welcome here.
Your lived experiences shape your mental health. Yet too often, traditional therapy overlooks or minimizes the realities of BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA+ clients, people of size, adult children of immigrants, and trauma survivors.
At Empowered Healing Dallas, we do therapy differently. We are people first, therapists second—which means we meet you as a whole person, not a set of symptoms. We believe that every human is worthy of healing, growth, and joy, and our work is grounded in social justice, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care.
Our Team
Do you find yourself worrying about the important relationships in your life? Maybe you miss the sense of safety, closeness, or connection you once felt with your partner, or you feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns with someone you deeply care about. You may feel exhausted by conflict, unsure how to communicate your needs, or afraid of losing yourself in relationships. Because connection is such an important part of being human, it makes sense that relationship struggles can leave you feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed. You don’t have to navigate this alone, and you are deserving of support.
Do you find yourself worrying about the important relationships in your life? Maybe you miss the sense of safety, closeness, or connection you once felt with your partner, or you feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns with someone you deeply care about. You may feel exhausted by conflict, unsure how to communicate your needs, or afraid of losing yourself in relationships. Because connection is such an important part of being human, it makes sense that relationship struggles can leave you feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed. You don’t have to navigate this alone, and you are deserving of support.
When you’ve lived through trauma, your mind might know you’re safe, but your body still feels on guard. EMDR Intensives offer a focused, body-based approach to help release what’s stuck, so you can finally exhale and move through the world without carrying the constant weight of the past.
These sessions are for survivors who’ve already done so much healing work but still feel trapped in old emotional loops, memories, or body responses. EMDR Intensives give your nervous system the space to process deeply and safely, helping you feel grounded, connected, and whole
again.
When you’ve lived through trauma, your mind might know you’re safe, but your body still feels on guard. EMDR Intensives offer a focused, body-based approach to help release what’s stuck, so you can finally exhale and move through the world without carrying the constant weight of the past.
These sessions are for survivors who’ve already done so much healing work but still feel trapped in old emotional loops, memories, or body responses. EMDR Intensives give your nervous system the space to process deeply and safely, helping you feel grounded, connected, and whole
again.
As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you deserve a provider who fully welcomes and affirms your identities, values, and lived experiences. Whether you are coming to therapy to explore gender, sexuality, or neurodiversity, work through relationship stressors or body image/eating issues, or heal from the pains of religious-based trauma, you will be seen, heard, and valued in this space. In this collaborative process, we’ll work together to identify your treatment goals and strengths to tailor your care in a client-focused way. From the start, I hope to meet you where you are at and ultimately, inspire personal growth and restoration.
As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you deserve a provider who fully welcomes and affirms your identities, values, and lived experiences. Whether you are coming to therapy to explore gender, sexuality, or neurodiversity, work through relationship stressors or body image/eating issues, or heal from the pains of religious-based trauma, you will be seen, heard, and valued in this space. In this collaborative process, we’ll work together to identify your treatment goals and strengths to tailor your care in a client-focused way. From the start, I hope to meet you where you are at and ultimately, inspire personal growth and restoration.
Military service can shape how you move through the world long after deployment ends. Many Veterans carry the weight of trauma, loss, hypervigilance, or moral injury while also navigating identity, relationships, and life after service. For Queer Veterans, these challenges can be layered with experiences of invisibility, discrimination, or the pressure to compartmentalize parts of yourself. Therapy can be a place to unpack these experiences, reconnect with your body and identity, and begin building a life that feels more grounded and authentic.
Military service can shape how you move through the world long after deployment ends. Many Veterans carry the weight of trauma, loss, hypervigilance, or moral injury while also navigating identity, relationships, and life after service. For Queer Veterans, these challenges can be layered with experiences of invisibility, discrimination, or the pressure to compartmentalize parts of yourself. Therapy can be a place to unpack these experiences, reconnect with your body and identity, and begin building a life that feels more grounded and authentic.
You’re the one others count on—driven, capable, always put together. But under the surface, you’re exhausted, anxious, and unsure how to slow down. You’ve spent so long striving and pleasing, you’re not sure who you are when you’re not performing. I help high achievers and sensitive souls untangle old patterns shaped by perfectionism, people-pleasing, or family roles.
You’re the one others count on—driven, capable, always put together. But under the surface, you’re exhausted, anxious, and unsure how to slow down. You’ve spent so long striving and pleasing, you’re not sure who you are when you’re not performing. I help high achievers and sensitive souls untangle old patterns shaped by perfectionism, people-pleasing, or family roles.
Do you struggle with dating or find yourself having trouble building your ideal relationship? Do you feel as if you aren’t good enough or deserving of a romantic partner or deeper friendships? Has it been challenging for you to speak up about your needs or give feedback to others about how you feel about them and your relationship? Maybe you’re curious about your own attachment style and would like to better understand how to engage with others in healthy ways. Are you ready to feel more authentic and connected to yourself and those around you?
Do you struggle with dating or find yourself having trouble building your ideal relationship? Do you feel as if you aren’t good enough or deserving of a romantic partner or deeper friendships? Has it been challenging for you to speak up about your needs or give feedback to others about how you feel about them and your relationship? Maybe you’re curious about your own attachment style and would like to better understand how to engage with others in healthy ways. Are you ready to feel more authentic and connected to yourself and those around you?
Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you’re returning for more, welcome! If you’re wanting to gain more understanding and connection with yourself so you can have healthy relationships and reach your goals, let’s connect.
Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you’re returning for more, welcome! If you’re wanting to gain more understanding and connection with yourself so you can have healthy relationships and reach your goals, let’s connect.
You’ve always been the one who keeps the peace—picking up the pieces, staying quiet, trying not to upset anyone. But lately, you’re feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or unsure of who you are outside of others' expectations. You know something needs to shift.
You’ve always been the one who keeps the peace—picking up the pieces, staying quiet, trying not to upset anyone. But lately, you’re feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or unsure of who you are outside of others' expectations. You know something needs to shift.
Do you feel like others don’t see your struggle? Are you feeling anxious and insecure about yourself or your body? Do you fear people are judging you, which is impacting your ability to feel safe and seen in your relationships? You may find yourself constantly trying to meet the expectations of others while also often worrying that anything less than perfect will validate your fear of not being enough. You might feel stuck, unfulfilled, or riddled with self-doubt which leaves you wanting more from life. While you know you want something to change, you may feel unsure about how to feel better about yourself and in your relationships.
Do you feel like others don’t see your struggle? Are you feeling anxious and insecure about yourself or your body? Do you fear people are judging you, which is impacting your ability to feel safe and seen in your relationships? You may find yourself constantly trying to meet the expectations of others while also often worrying that anything less than perfect will validate your fear of not being enough. You might feel stuck, unfulfilled, or riddled with self-doubt which leaves you wanting more from life. While you know you want something to change, you may feel unsure about how to feel better about yourself and in your relationships.
Hilary
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC A, NCC
7 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75230
Waitlist for new clients
You’re used to holding it all together—but under the surface, you feel anxious, burned out, or unsure of who you really are. You may be the strong one, the helper, the overthinker. It’s getting harder to ignore the nagging sense that something needs to change.
You’re used to holding it all together—but under the surface, you feel anxious, burned out, or unsure of who you really are. You may be the strong one, the helper, the overthinker. It’s getting harder to ignore the nagging sense that something needs to change.
Sometimes, our mind can stop us from taking necessary steps in our day to day lives or in making big decisions. You might find yourselves feeling really stuck or you might notice difficulty sleeping or excess tension in your body. You might find that your thoughts go back to the same worry over and over again while you’re trying to enjoy time with friends, family, or even watching TV. You’re not alone in this feeling; I am here to help. Asking for help can be challenging, and there may be a myriad of reasons that keep us from reaching out. Some of us fear stigma, while others believe that needing support is a sign of weakness.
Sometimes, our mind can stop us from taking necessary steps in our day to day lives or in making big decisions. You might find yourselves feeling really stuck or you might notice difficulty sleeping or excess tension in your body. You might find that your thoughts go back to the same worry over and over again while you’re trying to enjoy time with friends, family, or even watching TV. You’re not alone in this feeling; I am here to help. Asking for help can be challenging, and there may be a myriad of reasons that keep us from reaching out. Some of us fear stigma, while others believe that needing support is a sign of weakness.
We all are capable of living happy and healthy lives. Over the years, I have supported the diverse needs of my clients through the strength of the therapeutic relationship, nurturing the trust and acceptance required for positive change. I consider it an honor to embark on this journey with you, respecting your experience as it has provided a foundation for healing. I would like to help guide you in discovering personal balance and individualized self-worth, as we work to reveal the seemingly lost or hidden strengths buried within.
We all are capable of living happy and healthy lives. Over the years, I have supported the diverse needs of my clients through the strength of the therapeutic relationship, nurturing the trust and acceptance required for positive change. I consider it an honor to embark on this journey with you, respecting your experience as it has provided a foundation for healing. I would like to help guide you in discovering personal balance and individualized self-worth, as we work to reveal the seemingly lost or hidden strengths buried within.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or struggling to heal from past experiences? Do you long for deeper self-awareness and increased compassion towards yourself? Are you tired of going at it on your own and desire support from a non-judgmental person? Together, we’ll create a space where your unique experiences are deeply valued, and you can be seen. We’ll work together to explore the changes you desire to make in your life, while fostering greater self-knowing, self-awareness, and self-esteem. With authenticity, compassion, and curiosity, I’m here to support your journey toward healing. All of you is welcome with me.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or struggling to heal from past experiences? Do you long for deeper self-awareness and increased compassion towards yourself? Are you tired of going at it on your own and desire support from a non-judgmental person? Together, we’ll create a space where your unique experiences are deeply valued, and you can be seen. We’ll work together to explore the changes you desire to make in your life, while fostering greater self-knowing, self-awareness, and self-esteem. With authenticity, compassion, and curiosity, I’m here to support your journey toward healing. All of you is welcome with me.
You’ve always done what’s expected—excelled, performed, pushed through. But beneath the surface, you feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure who you really are. If you're constantly striving yet never feel “enough,” therapy can help you reconnect to yourself, not just your achievements. I work with high-achievers, gifted adults, and people pleasers who are tired of overthinking everything and still feeling stuck.
You’ve always done what’s expected—excelled, performed, pushed through. But beneath the surface, you feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure who you really are. If you're constantly striving yet never feel “enough,” therapy can help you reconnect to yourself, not just your achievements. I work with high-achievers, gifted adults, and people pleasers who are tired of overthinking everything and still feeling stuck.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or powerless? Constantly anxious, overthinking, or stuck in worry? Perhaps you’ve been told you tend to intellectualize your emotions. Maybe you’re someone who was raised to believe that your worth is tied to outcomes, or you're navigating the constant pressure to be better, stronger, or more. Perhaps you've experienced something painful or traumatic, and the emotions feel too overwhelming. If any of this resonates with you, know that you don't have to face this alone. I see the courage it takes to consider starting therapy, and how intimidating that first step can feel, and I’m here to guide you.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or powerless? Constantly anxious, overthinking, or stuck in worry? Perhaps you’ve been told you tend to intellectualize your emotions. Maybe you’re someone who was raised to believe that your worth is tied to outcomes, or you're navigating the constant pressure to be better, stronger, or more. Perhaps you've experienced something painful or traumatic, and the emotions feel too overwhelming. If any of this resonates with you, know that you don't have to face this alone. I see the courage it takes to consider starting therapy, and how intimidating that first step can feel, and I’m here to guide you.
Stacey Appiah-Opoku
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LPC(TN), MHSP, SEP, NCC
19 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Do you want to make changes, but feel unsure where to begin? Maybe you're in a period of transition and struggling to feel grounded. These are situations we all experience throughout life. They're part of being human, but that doesn't make them any easier to face. We all deserve to live meaningful, purposeful, and authentic lives. Often it takes a collaborative effort to get to that place, and that's where I believe I can help. I work with clients to support them in sharing their stories, identifying values and making changes.
Do you want to make changes, but feel unsure where to begin? Maybe you're in a period of transition and struggling to feel grounded. These are situations we all experience throughout life. They're part of being human, but that doesn't make them any easier to face. We all deserve to live meaningful, purposeful, and authentic lives. Often it takes a collaborative effort to get to that place, and that's where I believe I can help. I work with clients to support them in sharing their stories, identifying values and making changes.
Are you experiencing grief and loss and don't know how to cope? Have you considered asking for help but don't know where to start? Do you struggle to manage your stress and frequently feel overwhelmed by life? Perhaps nothing you’ve tried seems to be helping. I want to support you as you learn how to cope, build new skills, and honor all of yourself and your emotions. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can process, explore, and create, so you can feel more settled and successful. Together, we’ll attend to your goals and come up with a plan to alleviate the ongoing stress or anxiety you’ve been experiencing.
Are you experiencing grief and loss and don't know how to cope? Have you considered asking for help but don't know where to start? Do you struggle to manage your stress and frequently feel overwhelmed by life? Perhaps nothing you’ve tried seems to be helping. I want to support you as you learn how to cope, build new skills, and honor all of yourself and your emotions. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can process, explore, and create, so you can feel more settled and successful. Together, we’ll attend to your goals and come up with a plan to alleviate the ongoing stress or anxiety you’ve been experiencing.