I have been a counselor working with children, adults, and families for 25 years. I believe individuals have the strengths and resources to solve challenges in their lives and my job as a counselor is to help you discover how to use them to bring about change. I have worked with survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and have extensive experience working with children with behavioral and emotional issues and supporting parents in these situations. I work effectively with those dealing with depression and anxiety as well as other mental health diagnoses that are causing discomfort.

Are you being told you seem so "put together", when inside you feel like you're crumbling? Having difficulty finding solutions to problems that are causing emotional distress? Is your self-esteem suffering? Whether your issues show up in your personal or career life, or even in your parenting, functioning at less than your best doesn't feel good and can negatively impact your interactions with others. I'd like to help.

My mission is to equip, empower, and encourage all people by providing services directed toward helping them achieve healthier and productive lives. I believe in working from the inside out promoting mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Also, I provide values-based counseling for the purpose of restoring and sustaining wholeness in individuals lives. I am a National Board-Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor- I with experience working with multidisciplinary teams. I am adept in interpersonal communications with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.

My focus as a therapist is on you. I am there to help you relax and tap into your truth to find answers to life's problems, stressors, and conflicts. I wish to create a place where people can feel free to express thoughts, feelings and values without fear of being judged; where they can explore and discover their deeper Self, and where they can find a path forward in the choices they make for themselves. My goal is to create an energy and an ambiance in which you may feel unconditional acceptance and healing.

As a therapist, I get excited about the opportunity for change in a person's life. My goal is to connect with the client and to help them achieve healing, gain hope, and thrive individually. I take a holistic approach when counseling an individual; it's vital to look at other aspects of the client and their situation, not just the presenting problem. Family, friends, environment and medication are just a few of the factors that can influence a client's mental and emotional state.

I approach counseling with the conviction that each person was created to thrive in life and relationships. Everyone encounters problems, pain, loss and many other challenges, but these do not need to determine one's identity or future. My therapeutic approach addresses the client's mind, emotions, spirit, and body, creating a holistic approach to healing and growth. I work to create a safe atmosphere for clients to share openly and move towards their goals.

My practical view of the function of counseling is as a journey of self-exploration by the client, meant to increase his/her level of self-understanding and self-awareness. I as counselor act as the guide or facilitator of this journey. On some level of consciousness based on his/her experience in life, I believe the client is in possession of the answers to his questions. It is my job to make those answers explicit. It is my job to help clients identify, develop, and mobilize their own resources to successfully solve problems and meet challenges.

Do you have a teenager who seems to be struggling or who has gone through some major changes recently? They could be experiencing depression and anxiety. I am here to help. I can offer an assessment and provide guidance on next steps to get your teen back on track. I am also available for crisis intervention and assessment if you have a loved one who seems to be suffering from a mental health condition and you are unsure how to help or what to do. I can help! And, we can come up with the best options and plan of action to make a change.

My Clients experience ECLECTIC skills, INTERACTING, CARING, CONFRONTING, as well as RESPECT & HUMOR...all to assist them to see POSSIBILITIES, to gain INSIGHT, to create RESULTS & LIGHTEN UP life situations! I've been Director of the Mars/ Venus Center of North Texas for over 10 years. Being personally trained by best-seller Dr. John Gray gives me broad expertise on all kinds of Relationship situations. Also 30+ years with IMAGO work of Dr. H.Hendrix enhances my expertise with Premarital, Partnerships, & Marriage issues. I'm 1-of-only-12 Therapists in Dallas to receive Referrals from ..."THE DR.PHIL SHOW."

Childhood can bring big challenges. Children deal with difficult transitions, feelings of loss and sometimes even traumatic events. Kids need a place where they can process their sadness, frustration and loss in a way that is tailored to the way children think, feel and understand their world. When children are able to process their feelings through play therapy, and their parents are able to support this process at home, the child learns to feel safe again and begins to thrive in his/her own world again. I am new to East Dallas Psychotherapy, I'm excited to join this team that already serves adults & teens by focusing on kids!

My goal is to guide clients toward an acceptance of themselves, and to a heightened ability to make positive changes in their lives. Instead of avoiding feelings, denying the pain, or trying to self-medicate emotions and memories... I assist clients to discover meaning in life, even when life is painful. I also work with dreams from a Jungian perspective; your dream is about you and about your future. I also believe in the healing power of humor. I am a licensed professional counselor, counselor supervisor, and a licensed minister.

I am excited to continue working with individuals, couples and families who want to improve their lives, their trajectory, and their relationships. I strive to provide an environment open and safe to all.

Hello! My name is Samantha Boubel. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 8 years of experience helping children, teens, and families forge a safe place to move towards social and emotional health & wellness. I help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adhd, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.

Are you facing a difficult challenge in your life? I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years experience working in the Dallas area. I offer evening and week-end appointmenst and I am conveniently located in the CRS Tower. Anxious or depressed; mood swings; having problems with your children or your relationship; with your job? I can help you find your way to improve and better cope with the situation in a warm and nurturing environment.

We are committed to providing you with solution-focused techniques to allow you to move forward into a healthier mental lifestyle and develop ways to overcome your concerns and challenges.

My treatment focuses on relieving emotional pain while creating an environment for personal growth and discovery. My non-judgmental approach helps to create a safe place where the client feels comfortable to collaborate during the therapeutic process. Establishing a trusting relationship is a key factor in the success of therapy. I tailor my approach to your individual and unique needs, while using evidence-based practices.

I am offering telehealth sessions using internet and telephone options! I believe that you are endowed with the power and energy to overcome any obstacle in life but sometimes, when overwhelmed with life's challenges, you lose contact with your own power. I can help you regain balance in life and regain forward momentum to living the life you are destined to live. I am particularly interested in working with yindividuals and couples struggling with life transitions, those who are walking through loss, and those struggling with addictions and/or substance abuse.

My mission is to help all my clients make quality improvements in their lives. I have years of experience in individual, family, couple, and group counseling. I integrate several forms of psychotherapy approaches such as Internal Family System, BrainSpotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TB-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more, to tailor treatment to my clients' individual needs. My intervention styles and commitment to my clients' total wellness help them achieve the successful resolution of their underlying issues and traumatic reactions.

Parents seek therapy for their children for a variety of reasons. Maybe you notice a change in behavior or emotions, perhaps your child's teacher suggested therapy, your family has experienced a major life event, or even a traumatic event, you are unsure of what "normal" development looks like, or you deeply desire a better relationship with your child. The truth is, play therapy and teen counseling can help your child and family heal from the stressors you are experiencing. I do treat adults as well; working through past traumas, improving relationships, navigating anxiety, and strengthening work/life balance.