Therapists in Allen, TX

Angela’s military background and veteran perspectives enrich her relationships with clients. She is deeply committed to working with families, veterans, military families, and the community, aiming to educate and assist individuals with the most recent treatments and family-centered interventions. Her experience spans working with individuals, families, and couples grappling with family issues, grief, domestic violence, substance abuse, PTSD, and trauma. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive space where individuals can explore their emotions, learn coping skills, and build resilience.

With more than 25 years of experience, I have worked closely with a wide range of communities across different environments including churches, behavioral health facilities, public schools, nonprofits, and foster care settings. Throughout life, we encounter inevitable transitions, anxiety, relational obstacles, and other changes that can feel overwhelming. My primary objective is to provide support during these challenges. In a welcoming and compassionate environment free from judgment, my aim is to empower you to navigate life's complexities and overcome its obstacles. My goal is to help you grow beyond the difficulties you face,

Growing up, your emotions weren't validated, your body didn't feel like home, and your voice struggled to develop to its full potential. Maybe your childhood was a lot like mine, full of confusing moments and unwritten rules that you struggle to make sense of today. As your therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and gentle environment for you and your loved ones to process pain, past trauma, and new transitions as you journey through life. I teach my clients how to find the peace within through mindfulness practices, learning new coping strategies, setting intentional boundaries, and gently exploring how to love themselves fully.

Sometimes life may be moving too fast and adjustment to these unexpected changes can be difficult. When these challenges and undesirable stressors occur, we may need a little extra support and clarity. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, abuse histories, issues with self-esteem, and family conflict.

Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own home or all alone in a room with close family members and friends? It’s normal to feel that way at times, but how you respond is pivotal. It is so easy to lose sight of self care when you are busy caring for others. If you can relate, take proactive measures before those challenges turn into severe medical issues such as major depression, anxiety, anger management issues or grief. Free yourself from psychological bondage.

There is ALWAYS a way out. Whether it’s been an on-going issue or a crisis that turned your life upside down, we can guide you through life’s toughest issues from marital problems, parenting teens, surviving loss, conflict and relationship management, etc. No issue has been brought to us that we did not like nor could not untangle. Our team of therapists collaborate weekly, discussing cases in order to gain the best perspective for each situation. We also provide continual education for our team, because we are life-long learners who want to provide optimal care for our clients. How can we help you?

As a biracial Black clinician, I predominately help Christian women of color to heal from family wounds and social trauma, by creating a safe space that allows you to be your genuine self, while feeling heard and validated. Do you find yourself feeling frustrated with your personal relationships (out of control children, conflict with your husband)? Is the chaos you are experiencing negatively affecting other areas in your life? Have you gained professional success but you feel like you are living a lie or sometimes a nightmare behind closed doors? Perhaps you see painful family patterns from the past creeping into the present.

Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.

I provide a safe and caring environment for individuals, couples and families to address a variety of personal and relationship issues. I have great respect for the inner resources of my clients and work in a collaborative way to assist them in the process of discovering solutions. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.

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.

Hi! I am currently accepting new clients - in person & virtually! I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of empathy, which, when combined with connection, becomes the essential fuel for success. Many individuals have not experienced the true depth of being heard, understood, and loved, and some may not have felt encouraged to embrace their authentic selves. In counseling, I strive to create a non-judgmental space that is therapeutic, life-giving, safe & conducive to personal growth. Self-awareness, encompassing strengths, weaknesses, experiences, personality type & more, serves as a foundation for setting attainable

Hello! Do you experience anxiety, depression, loss of focus, trouble sleeping, and/or many other symptoms that you may not even know how to express? If so my experience enables me to offer effective individualized psychological care.

My practice focuses on helping you identify intimacy avoidant behaviors & providing support/skills to develop a healthy relationship with one’s self and others. We will address, non-judgmentally, the topics many of us keep hidden in to order reduce chronic feelings of guilt and shame. My specialties include intimacy disorders such as love and sex addictions (including partners of sex and love addicts), eating disorders, body image and weight stigma, work and financial disorders, bariatric support and counseling, and phase of life issues.

I firmly believe in meeting the client in where they are in their life’s journey, creating a place free of judgment or barriers. I believe everyone has the chance for personal growth and can benefit from therapy. The mind can create cognitive distortions, inaccurate thoughts that produce negative emotions. My belief is that challenging those negative thoughts at their onset is the best line of defense to keep you from reinforcing the negative thought pattern.

My ideal clients want to reclaim their lives from the shadow of trauma and move toward a future characterized by healing, growth, and empowerment. They seek my expertise and support to help them on this journey of recovery.

In our relationships, we hope to feel connected, cared for, and understood. However, after a conversation with a loved one, you may find yourself feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or exhausted. Conversations can feel like they're going in circles and you may be blowing up or shutting down before reaching a resolution. You may even find yourself communicating in ways that hinder connection and understanding because you aren't sure how else to express how you feel. If this sounds familiar, please understand that you're not alone. Together we can all work to process those responses and have healthier conversations.

For the past 20 years, she has gained experience working with families, individuals and adolescents while working with local school districts, local government and social service agencies. Dr. Nickson has also provided training and facilitated groups on issues involving cultural competence, stress management and grief/loss.

One way to characterize Life is by acknowledging its inherent complexity and challenges. Whether in its most beautiful moments or its darkest hours, Life often proves intricate and demanding. With each new chapter, we encounter novel experiences, emotions, and opportunities that test our abilities. There's no universal solution to effortlessly navigate this journey; we must adapt and learn as we progress. If you find yourself here reading these words, consider it a gentle reminder that you're not alone. You don't have to walk this path in solitude. Together, we can face life's trials.

Life is hard — Sometimes it helps to have an outside objective view to support and navigate you through growth and changes that lead to healing and peace. Whether working through a specific issue or just trying to manage life. I will join you as you walk through your experiences, offering a safe place to tell your story. I believe relationship is paramount to healing. I will bring authenticity, understanding and compassion to meet you where you are, see you, hear you and value you.