Family Therapy in Bowie, TX
I offer individual, couples, family and group counseling, including play therapy for younger children.
I am excited about life and about the opportunity to accompany you on your journey. I offer Christian-based counseling if requested.
I offer individual, couples, family and group counseling, including play therapy for younger children.
I am excited about life and about the opportunity to accompany you on your journey. I offer Christian-based counseling if requested.
Brandi M. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bowie, TX 76230
My office is a safe and confidential space where your deepest concerns can be heard and honored. It is a place of connection and healing. It is a place where you and your family can grow and find peace individually as well as in relationship with one another.
My office is a safe and confidential space where your deepest concerns can be heard and honored. It is a place of connection and healing. It is a place where you and your family can grow and find peace individually as well as in relationship with one another.
As a marriage and family therapist, I view therapy from a systemic perspective. This means that my focus is not on individuals, but on relationships. The focus of treatment from this perspective is on interactions within systems, such as family and society, even when working with an individual. I believe effective therapy is based on faith that every individual or family has the ability to affect change within their own relationships. While I encourage clients to bring important relationships into therapy, I am qualified to work with clients one-on-one.
As a marriage and family therapist, I view therapy from a systemic perspective. This means that my focus is not on individuals, but on relationships. The focus of treatment from this perspective is on interactions within systems, such as family and society, even when working with an individual. I believe effective therapy is based on faith that every individual or family has the ability to affect change within their own relationships. While I encourage clients to bring important relationships into therapy, I am qualified to work with clients one-on-one.
Jeri Kay Kao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bowie, TX 76230
Therapy is a journey of self-discovery and healing. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploring your unique experiences and building resilience. Using narrative therapy, Somatic Experiencing, restorative art, and other tailored approaches, we'll process your past, understand your body's wisdom, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose. By addressing the mind-body connection, we'll unlock profound healing and transformation. You'll develop self-acceptance, release shame, and gain tools to navigate life's challenges with newfound strength and confidence. I am certified in providing the Safe and Sound Protocol for healing, as well
Therapy is a journey of self-discovery and healing. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploring your unique experiences and building resilience. Using narrative therapy, Somatic Experiencing, restorative art, and other tailored approaches, we'll process your past, understand your body's wisdom, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose. By addressing the mind-body connection, we'll unlock profound healing and transformation. You'll develop self-acceptance, release shame, and gain tools to navigate life's challenges with newfound strength and confidence. I am certified in providing the Safe and Sound Protocol for healing, as well
My name is Shawn Edgington, and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas and Florida. My passions are working with children, families and individuals. I specialize in Anxiety, women's issues and trauma. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing life transitions and changes, anxiety, depression and mood disorders. When meeting with me, I want clients to feel like they are sitting in a warm comfortable chair in a calm environment and comfortable sharing their emotions.
My name is Shawn Edgington, and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas and Florida. My passions are working with children, families and individuals. I specialize in Anxiety, women's issues and trauma. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing life transitions and changes, anxiety, depression and mood disorders. When meeting with me, I want clients to feel like they are sitting in a warm comfortable chair in a calm environment and comfortable sharing their emotions.
Life challenges can be complex, oppressive and limiting. Circumstances can stack and compound to birth seemingly insurmountable difficulties. No matter your experience, it's never too late or beyond hope. Upon entering therapy, you will be assured of a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate, genuine and realistic environment. We will ease your distress through use of effective research-supported interventions, addressing perplexities and hardships impacting your mind, body and spirit. Targeting past, present and future adversities, we will work to actualize healthy self-esteem and life wholeness, hope, meaning, purpose and freedom.
Life challenges can be complex, oppressive and limiting. Circumstances can stack and compound to birth seemingly insurmountable difficulties. No matter your experience, it's never too late or beyond hope. Upon entering therapy, you will be assured of a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate, genuine and realistic environment. We will ease your distress through use of effective research-supported interventions, addressing perplexities and hardships impacting your mind, body and spirit. Targeting past, present and future adversities, we will work to actualize healthy self-esteem and life wholeness, hope, meaning, purpose and freedom.
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Feelings can be overwhelming. In today's world, people may believe they must solve struggles alone. As a Christian Counselor, I will walk alongside clients suffering from depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, grief, or fertility struggles and provide tools to assist in self-awareness, healing and empowerment. I can be scheduled through Headway and Lyra Health (EAP).
Feelings can be overwhelming. In today's world, people may believe they must solve struggles alone. As a Christian Counselor, I will walk alongside clients suffering from depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, grief, or fertility struggles and provide tools to assist in self-awareness, healing and empowerment. I can be scheduled through Headway and Lyra Health (EAP).
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I am also trained in Marriage and Family Counseling and am a certified Prepare and Enrich facilitator.
Life is hard! Whether it be stressors of everyday life, family or marital issues, school or work-related problems or because of recent or past trauma/grief, life can become messy. It gets hard not only for oneself, but also for loved ones or those around us. The reality is it happens to ALL of us. Sometimes all we need is for someone to listen with compassion and without judgment. Sometimes we require resources or coping strategies to help navigate the obstacles life throws at us. No matter what it is we need, therapy is the first step. Therapy equips us with the tools that we need to face whatever hardships we have.
I am also trained in Marriage and Family Counseling and am a certified Prepare and Enrich facilitator.
Life is hard! Whether it be stressors of everyday life, family or marital issues, school or work-related problems or because of recent or past trauma/grief, life can become messy. It gets hard not only for oneself, but also for loved ones or those around us. The reality is it happens to ALL of us. Sometimes all we need is for someone to listen with compassion and without judgment. Sometimes we require resources or coping strategies to help navigate the obstacles life throws at us. No matter what it is we need, therapy is the first step. Therapy equips us with the tools that we need to face whatever hardships we have.
Megan Rueda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I'm Megan. I completed my master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy with a concentration in spiritual formation from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. I specialize in Christian counseling for teens and young adults.
Hi! I'm Megan. I completed my master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy with a concentration in spiritual formation from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. I specialize in Christian counseling for teens and young adults.
Laura Foulds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT300
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76114
I specialize in stress & anxiety management and relationships ( Family Systems).
According to the APA, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death. Stress and its cousin Anxiety, intrude upon our lives physically, mentally and spiritually and relationally. Utilizing a mindful and systemic approach, I help my clients learn to respond to STRESS in a healthier manner and thus, become taken over by their emotions less often. Whether my client is a couple or individual, each desires more authentic relating. I love helping my clients create space away from dis-ease, whether expressed physically in the body or mentally in the mind, and make space for more joy, authenticity, and connection.
I specialize in stress & anxiety management and relationships ( Family Systems).
According to the APA, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death. Stress and its cousin Anxiety, intrude upon our lives physically, mentally and spiritually and relationally. Utilizing a mindful and systemic approach, I help my clients learn to respond to STRESS in a healthier manner and thus, become taken over by their emotions less often. Whether my client is a couple or individual, each desires more authentic relating. I love helping my clients create space away from dis-ease, whether expressed physically in the body or mentally in the mind, and make space for more joy, authenticity, and connection.
I specialize in betrayal trauma, DBT, childhood trauma, attachment, and family systems.
Believing that there is good to be had in life, I am passionate about helping my clients along the journey of happiness that suits them best. I have worked with presenting concerns of trauma, depression, fear/anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Believing it is important to own our own story, I enjoy helping clients let go of self-doubt, anxiety, and powerlessness. In their place, a cultivation of self-compassion, strength, and love of self can be transformative in our lives.
I specialize in betrayal trauma, DBT, childhood trauma, attachment, and family systems.
Believing that there is good to be had in life, I am passionate about helping my clients along the journey of happiness that suits them best. I have worked with presenting concerns of trauma, depression, fear/anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Believing it is important to own our own story, I enjoy helping clients let go of self-doubt, anxiety, and powerlessness. In their place, a cultivation of self-compassion, strength, and love of self can be transformative in our lives.
Dottie Claggett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
I have worked with first responders and their family members for over 20 years.
Although I use the traditional methods of counseling, I believe in the Holistic Brain and treating many conditions with EMDR, Hypnosis, Neuro-feedback, Nutrition, Exercise and re-training the brain to function optimally. Get on a positive path for growth and well being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Unearth long standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I have worked with first responders and their family members for over 20 years.
Although I use the traditional methods of counseling, I believe in the Holistic Brain and treating many conditions with EMDR, Hypnosis, Neuro-feedback, Nutrition, Exercise and re-training the brain to function optimally. Get on a positive path for growth and well being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Unearth long standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Tiara Lipps
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, JD, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75219
I love working with couples, specifically working with them to understand their relationship dynamics and helping the individuals in a couple to better understand themselves and relate to each other more lovingly, respectfully and graciously. I want to support you and walk with you to create a thriving relationship. I have experience working with couples for premarital counseling, communication problems, infidelity, parenting and blended family issues. I also work with adults facing life or career transitions or experiencing anxiety.
I love working with couples, specifically working with them to understand their relationship dynamics and helping the individuals in a couple to better understand themselves and relate to each other more lovingly, respectfully and graciously. I want to support you and walk with you to create a thriving relationship. I have experience working with couples for premarital counseling, communication problems, infidelity, parenting and blended family issues. I also work with adults facing life or career transitions or experiencing anxiety.
Dr. Michael Ellison
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76105
EMDR for trauma, Marriage and Family therapy, Codependency insight tools, Neuroscience applications for traumatic brain injury work, and more.
Life hitting you harder than you can bounce back? Life as a first responder taking a toll? I'd like to help. My goal and privilege as a therapist is to assist others in improving all aspects of their lives. I believe in the innate capacity of the human spirit to overcome adversity and experience healing. I employ a variety of approaches depending on your needs, and tailor a treatment plan to assist you on this journey. While trained and teaching a variety of interventions and therapies, I specialize in trauma therapy (specifically EMDR Therapy), relationship counseling, and short-term solution-focused work.
EMDR for trauma, Marriage and Family therapy, Codependency insight tools, Neuroscience applications for traumatic brain injury work, and more.
Life hitting you harder than you can bounce back? Life as a first responder taking a toll? I'd like to help. My goal and privilege as a therapist is to assist others in improving all aspects of their lives. I believe in the innate capacity of the human spirit to overcome adversity and experience healing. I employ a variety of approaches depending on your needs, and tailor a treatment plan to assist you on this journey. While trained and teaching a variety of interventions and therapies, I specialize in trauma therapy (specifically EMDR Therapy), relationship counseling, and short-term solution-focused work.
Beth Boatman, LPC-S, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
Are you struggling with on-going conflict in your marriage, parenting, family, career, or co-workers? Have you had a recent loss in your life? If so, you may be feeling powerless or hopeless you can get through this. I am here to help you find the stability and sense of well being you deserve and need in life to live a happier, healthier life. I am a very interactive therapist and would like to partner with you to help you get back to living.
Are you struggling with on-going conflict in your marriage, parenting, family, career, or co-workers? Have you had a recent loss in your life? If so, you may be feeling powerless or hopeless you can get through this. I am here to help you find the stability and sense of well being you deserve and need in life to live a happier, healthier life. I am a very interactive therapist and would like to partner with you to help you get back to living.
CHART Counseling Services, Candace Thurman, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Your happy mask won’t cover up your unresolved trauma, family issues, stress, mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
If you are exploring therapy options for you and/or your loved one, then I guess it is safe to say that you are at the point where you feel you’ve tried and tried to fix the same issues only to gain limited to no success. Our goal at CHART Counseling Services is Creating Hope And Restoring Trust. I specialize in helping individuals; young and old, families, and couples gain the necessary tools/skills to be an effective communicator, become assertive, set boundaries, increase confidence and self-esteem, and more importantly become overall mentally fit to face day to day life challenges.
Your happy mask won’t cover up your unresolved trauma, family issues, stress, mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
If you are exploring therapy options for you and/or your loved one, then I guess it is safe to say that you are at the point where you feel you’ve tried and tried to fix the same issues only to gain limited to no success. Our goal at CHART Counseling Services is Creating Hope And Restoring Trust. I specialize in helping individuals; young and old, families, and couples gain the necessary tools/skills to be an effective communicator, become assertive, set boundaries, increase confidence and self-esteem, and more importantly become overall mentally fit to face day to day life challenges.
I worked in Texas for 30 years and work with adults and teens. I now do only telehealth in TX. I specialize in work with women, the LGBTQ population, and adolescents I enjoy working with women on dealing with stresses in their lives and establishing boundaries that help them cope with the pressures of work and family life balance. I have been excited to work with the LGBTQIA population. I have worked with Trans youth and adults, writing letters and doing work that help with their life. I received a second Masters' (as well as my PHD) in Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies at TWU.
I worked in Texas for 30 years and work with adults and teens. I now do only telehealth in TX. I specialize in work with women, the LGBTQ population, and adolescents I enjoy working with women on dealing with stresses in their lives and establishing boundaries that help them cope with the pressures of work and family life balance. I have been excited to work with the LGBTQIA population. I have worked with Trans youth and adults, writing letters and doing work that help with their life. I received a second Masters' (as well as my PHD) in Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies at TWU.
The clients I focus on have difficulty with many stressors in life. School, divorce, relationship and family issues. Each of these are influenced by many factors that can quickly overwhelm someone. Although each person is different, everyone shares a common trait. They have an innate ability to handle the situation but are just needing the correct tools. All of us need someone in our corner at different points in our lives. None of us are alone.
The clients I focus on have difficulty with many stressors in life. School, divorce, relationship and family issues. Each of these are influenced by many factors that can quickly overwhelm someone. Although each person is different, everyone shares a common trait. They have an innate ability to handle the situation but are just needing the correct tools. All of us need someone in our corner at different points in our lives. None of us are alone.
Because of my own family history, I have a special place in my heart for adolescents and the problems they face during that period of their lives.
In the transitions of life we often find ourselves needing a little extra help. I work with teens and adults; coming as individuals, families or couples, from 8 years old to 88 years old. Together we develop tools to help each client navigate life's challenges in the ares of loss, change, anxiety, depression and relationship boundary issues. I draw from research based solutions found through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and current work in neuroception.
Because of my own family history, I have a special place in my heart for adolescents and the problems they face during that period of their lives.
In the transitions of life we often find ourselves needing a little extra help. I work with teens and adults; coming as individuals, families or couples, from 8 years old to 88 years old. Together we develop tools to help each client navigate life's challenges in the ares of loss, change, anxiety, depression and relationship boundary issues. I draw from research based solutions found through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and current work in neuroception.
I have been in private practice as a marriage and family therapist for 35 years. I have worked with a wide variety of issues: chemical dependency, codependency, abuse of all kinds, depression, family stress, and communication. I do individual, couple, family, and group therapy. I use an eclectic, client-centered approach, focusing on what individuals want to achieve in their therapy.
I have been in private practice as a marriage and family therapist for 35 years. I have worked with a wide variety of issues: chemical dependency, codependency, abuse of all kinds, depression, family stress, and communication. I do individual, couple, family, and group therapy. I use an eclectic, client-centered approach, focusing on what individuals want to achieve in their therapy.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.