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Ike Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, EMDR-TR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
I have a passion for helping those who are struggling with real-life issues to become the people they were really meant to be. I also have a passion for working with the partners and family members of these people to assist them in restoring balance to their relationships and families. In a very non-judgemental way, I combine my compassionate, empathetic nature with my academic training and life experience to come alongside my clients.
I have a passion for helping those who are struggling with real-life issues to become the people they were really meant to be. I also have a passion for working with the partners and family members of these people to assist them in restoring balance to their relationships and families. In a very non-judgemental way, I combine my compassionate, empathetic nature with my academic training and life experience to come alongside my clients.
(972) 885-3996 View (972) 885-3996
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Dolores Ann Guilliod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
In one's walk towards wholeness and change, there are various barriers and hindrances one must overcome: The prism in which we view life, the messages we received about ourselves from our family of origin, what has happened to us and what we tell ourselves about it, our fear of feelings, and our learned coping mechanisms are just a few. As a Christian counselor, it is my desire to provide a safe and accepting environment in which we can walk and work together to expose, understand, and overcome these barriers.
In one's walk towards wholeness and change, there are various barriers and hindrances one must overcome: The prism in which we view life, the messages we received about ourselves from our family of origin, what has happened to us and what we tell ourselves about it, our fear of feelings, and our learned coping mechanisms are just a few. As a Christian counselor, it is my desire to provide a safe and accepting environment in which we can walk and work together to expose, understand, and overcome these barriers.
(214) 317-4458 View (214) 317-4458
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Saundra Rush Monroe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75082
Saundra is a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor who works at Lifeologie in the Richardson office. Saundra works with clients throughout the lifespan but primarily sees children and adolescents ages 3-17. Saundra works in individual sessions, groups, and family settings. Saundra earned most of her clinical experience in children’s advocacy centers. She has worked with children and families who were survivors of abuse experiencing trauma symptoms. Saundra has also worked in private practice dealing primarily with adolescents who were with dealing with depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, and families.
Saundra is a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor who works at Lifeologie in the Richardson office. Saundra works with clients throughout the lifespan but primarily sees children and adolescents ages 3-17. Saundra works in individual sessions, groups, and family settings. Saundra earned most of her clinical experience in children’s advocacy centers. She has worked with children and families who were survivors of abuse experiencing trauma symptoms. Saundra has also worked in private practice dealing primarily with adolescents who were with dealing with depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, and families.
(214) 761-6271 View (214) 761-6271
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Leslie West
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
You may be wondering why did this happen? How can there be so much pain and suffering in the world? It can be difficult to lean on just friends and family during this time.
Have you recently lost a loved one? Are you trying to figure out how you can possibly go on without them? Grief is not just depression – it encompasses a full range of emotions and can seep into every aspect of your life. Losing a loved one can make us question our faith, identity, and even our reality. I can navigate you through this uncertain time. My specialties include grief and trauma recovery, and I’m certified in EMDR. I offer in-person and telehealth sessions. Weekday and evening availability. Contact me today to schedule an appointment. (469) 227-0740
You may be wondering why did this happen? How can there be so much pain and suffering in the world? It can be difficult to lean on just friends and family during this time.
Have you recently lost a loved one? Are you trying to figure out how you can possibly go on without them? Grief is not just depression – it encompasses a full range of emotions and can seep into every aspect of your life. Losing a loved one can make us question our faith, identity, and even our reality. I can navigate you through this uncertain time. My specialties include grief and trauma recovery, and I’m certified in EMDR. I offer in-person and telehealth sessions. Weekday and evening availability. Contact me today to schedule an appointment. (469) 227-0740
(469) 405-9871 View (469) 405-9871
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Meltzer Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75081
Meltzer Counseling is located in Richardson, Texas. We offer counseling services to adults, adolescents, children, couples. Clinicians accept health insurance, some clinicians offer therapy services on a sliding scale. Additionally, we offer short-term FREE family therapy for qualifying families. All clinicians are direct and respectful and our goal is to utilize the best fit for each client's needs. Therapists specialize in mood, eating disorders, addiction , anger management, self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation ,trauma, EMDR, PTSD, grief and loss issues, communication skills, family and relationship dynamics.
Meltzer Counseling is located in Richardson, Texas. We offer counseling services to adults, adolescents, children, couples. Clinicians accept health insurance, some clinicians offer therapy services on a sliding scale. Additionally, we offer short-term FREE family therapy for qualifying families. All clinicians are direct and respectful and our goal is to utilize the best fit for each client's needs. Therapists specialize in mood, eating disorders, addiction , anger management, self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation ,trauma, EMDR, PTSD, grief and loss issues, communication skills, family and relationship dynamics.
(972) 954-6256 View (972) 954-6256
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Rachael Nicole Rosser Schulte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, EMDR
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75081
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Lord by coming alongside and counseling the hurting and broken. Christ and His word continue to challenge, encourage, comfort and change me. As an ambassador for Christ, I want to point others towards the God of all comfort by connecting their pain to the hope we have in our Lord that is found in scripture. I have a variety of experience in different mental health settings ranging from inpatient, residential, in-home family therapy, judicial, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment. I have worked locally and internationally and in the church setting.
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Lord by coming alongside and counseling the hurting and broken. Christ and His word continue to challenge, encourage, comfort and change me. As an ambassador for Christ, I want to point others towards the God of all comfort by connecting their pain to the hope we have in our Lord that is found in scripture. I have a variety of experience in different mental health settings ranging from inpatient, residential, in-home family therapy, judicial, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment. I have worked locally and internationally and in the church setting.
(469) 789-1490 View (469) 789-1490
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Katrina Lane LLC
Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75080
Do you feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Are you having a difficult time right now? You may have been through a lot and find that your past may be interfering with your current relationships or with your work. Would you like to be more at peace with yourself and understand yourself better? Maybe you want to be comfortable in your own skin, or maybe you just want to be a better person for yourself, your family, or your partner. Copy katrina-lane.clientsecure.me into your browser to schedule a consultation.
Do you feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Are you having a difficult time right now? You may have been through a lot and find that your past may be interfering with your current relationships or with your work. Would you like to be more at peace with yourself and understand yourself better? Maybe you want to be comfortable in your own skin, or maybe you just want to be a better person for yourself, your family, or your partner. Copy katrina-lane.clientsecure.me into your browser to schedule a consultation.
(214) 919-5339 View (214) 919-5339
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Rachel Meltzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081
I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety, anger management, trauma, stress management, communication skills and family and relationship issues.
At times, everyone feels overwhelmed by stressors, life transitions, grief or anger. Change and healing doesn't happen in isolation and we all need help at some point. My clients range from 10 yrs old and up. My approach is strongly grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT). Clients are encouraged to identify what’s important to them and learn ways to move toward their values. Addressing how thoughts drive feelings and behavior and creating new ways to relate with our thoughts and feelings. I'm always amazed and privileged when clients report that a different perspective has greatly altered their lives for the better, especially in the midst of tremendous life stressors. My approach alligns evidenced based research with each individual's goals to improve both emotional well being and connections.
I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety, anger management, trauma, stress management, communication skills and family and relationship issues.
At times, everyone feels overwhelmed by stressors, life transitions, grief or anger. Change and healing doesn't happen in isolation and we all need help at some point. My clients range from 10 yrs old and up. My approach is strongly grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT). Clients are encouraged to identify what’s important to them and learn ways to move toward their values. Addressing how thoughts drive feelings and behavior and creating new ways to relate with our thoughts and feelings. I'm always amazed and privileged when clients report that a different perspective has greatly altered their lives for the better, especially in the midst of tremendous life stressors. My approach alligns evidenced based research with each individual's goals to improve both emotional well being and connections.
(972) 362-9959 View (972) 362-9959
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Dr. Stephanie Christine Lang
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LSOTP, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081  (Online Only)
Specialties: sexual shame and couple's and family therapy.
I’m Positive Psychology focused, believing that people tend to live up to your view of them. LGBTQ & sex worker friendly. I understand & I am comfortable working with the complexities of modern relationships. I teach a highly effective Emotion Regulation program. I’m an active learner of the Relationship and Happiness research. Whether you've had a long history of destructive relationships or this is the first time you’re having issues, I can help you turn your relationship(s) around. I can help you turn your level of life peace and joy around too. Specialties: sexual shame and relationship therapy.
Specialties: sexual shame and couple's and family therapy.
I’m Positive Psychology focused, believing that people tend to live up to your view of them. LGBTQ & sex worker friendly. I understand & I am comfortable working with the complexities of modern relationships. I teach a highly effective Emotion Regulation program. I’m an active learner of the Relationship and Happiness research. Whether you've had a long history of destructive relationships or this is the first time you’re having issues, I can help you turn your relationship(s) around. I can help you turn your level of life peace and joy around too. Specialties: sexual shame and relationship therapy.
(214) 892-2291 View (214) 892-2291
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Frank Geis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPC, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
I specialize in Neurofeedback as well as Marriages, Family issues, Stress and Anxiety.
Everyone Encounters Problems, Healthy People Seek Solutions. Life can be and is overwhelming from pressures at work, problems with relationships, children, or negative emotions interfering with your ability to enjoy life. Marriage or relationships do not need to leave you exhausted with constant arguing or lack of feeling connected or understood. Relationships are our most powerful connections. It's not about blame or being critical but realizing what you and your spouse may be doing to sabotage the relationship. By understanding our selves and our partners through communication and listening skills; creating a different direction
I specialize in Neurofeedback as well as Marriages, Family issues, Stress and Anxiety.
Everyone Encounters Problems, Healthy People Seek Solutions. Life can be and is overwhelming from pressures at work, problems with relationships, children, or negative emotions interfering with your ability to enjoy life. Marriage or relationships do not need to leave you exhausted with constant arguing or lack of feeling connected or understood. Relationships are our most powerful connections. It's not about blame or being critical but realizing what you and your spouse may be doing to sabotage the relationship. By understanding our selves and our partners through communication and listening skills; creating a different direction
(214) 307-8495 View (214) 307-8495
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Rebecca S. Faggett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75080  (Online Only)
As a marriage/family therapist associate, I am able to sit with you, or even you AND your spouse, & help you gain insight into how every relationship in your life has impacted how you view & navigate your world today.
Striving to be excellent at all the things has become a lot to carry on your own and with all the "great things" going on in your life, it has become really difficult to admit how overwhelming it can be in your head. Work is stressful, your family and friends don't really understand and well, you're having some imposter syndrome and your spouse or lack there of is another conversation. It's so much. Almost too much. You just want to make sense of it and turn down some of the noise in your head. Maybe find a way to not feel so heavy all the time.
As a marriage/family therapist associate, I am able to sit with you, or even you AND your spouse, & help you gain insight into how every relationship in your life has impacted how you view & navigate your world today.
Striving to be excellent at all the things has become a lot to carry on your own and with all the "great things" going on in your life, it has become really difficult to admit how overwhelming it can be in your head. Work is stressful, your family and friends don't really understand and well, you're having some imposter syndrome and your spouse or lack there of is another conversation. It's so much. Almost too much. You just want to make sense of it and turn down some of the noise in your head. Maybe find a way to not feel so heavy all the time.
(214) 833-8193 View (214) 833-8193
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Lifeologie Counseling North Dallas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75082
Lifeologie has specialists in Christian counseling, individual, marital, family and group therapy, child/play therapy, addictions, cross-cultural issues, trauma recovery, adolescents, life transitions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders.
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?
Lifeologie has specialists in Christian counseling, individual, marital, family and group therapy, child/play therapy, addictions, cross-cultural issues, trauma recovery, adolescents, life transitions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders.
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?
(469) 414-1192 View (469) 414-1192
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Jeremy Cassius
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081
I treat clients that have general mental health issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who need help with depression, anxiety, career, anger, and loss. I partner with attorneys and the court system to perform assessments for legal proceedings. I work with personal injury attorneys, family attorneys, and criminal attorneys. I partner with immigration attorneys to perform mental health assessments for clients seeking "extreme psychological hardship", alylum, U-Visa, or VAWA waiver.
I treat clients that have general mental health issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who need help with depression, anxiety, career, anger, and loss. I partner with attorneys and the court system to perform assessments for legal proceedings. I work with personal injury attorneys, family attorneys, and criminal attorneys. I partner with immigration attorneys to perform mental health assessments for clients seeking "extreme psychological hardship", alylum, U-Visa, or VAWA waiver.
(214) 516-7435 View (214) 516-7435
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Megan M Krizan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
We all wish life’s journey could be an easy one, but the reality is the path is not always smooth. Life can be filled with uncertainty, conflict, and hard choices. No matter what your age, there are times when life can leave you feeling lost. The good news is that this journey does not have to be faced alone. With a focus on compassion, connection, and what is developmentally appropriate, I can provide support and guidance through these challenges. Whether you are an adult, child, teen, parent, or whole family, I am able to help. I consider it a great privilege to be allowed to walk with people on their life's journey.
We all wish life’s journey could be an easy one, but the reality is the path is not always smooth. Life can be filled with uncertainty, conflict, and hard choices. No matter what your age, there are times when life can leave you feeling lost. The good news is that this journey does not have to be faced alone. With a focus on compassion, connection, and what is developmentally appropriate, I can provide support and guidance through these challenges. Whether you are an adult, child, teen, parent, or whole family, I am able to help. I consider it a great privilege to be allowed to walk with people on their life's journey.
(214) 934-0543 View (214) 934-0543
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Casey Leamy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
I have significant experience in dual diagnosis treatment of adolescents, family therapy, and trauma.
Nothing in life is one size fits all; therapy is no exception. My first priority is to establish a trusting relationship with you, then together create goals tailored to your individual needs. As humans, we tend to shy away from uncomfortable, unwanted, or overwhelming feelings/thoughts. We all develop habits to cope; sometimes those habits may no longer be helpful. In a non-judgmental and safe environment, we will work together, unlock your potential and create the change you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and fully trained in EMDR in Texas.
I have significant experience in dual diagnosis treatment of adolescents, family therapy, and trauma.
Nothing in life is one size fits all; therapy is no exception. My first priority is to establish a trusting relationship with you, then together create goals tailored to your individual needs. As humans, we tend to shy away from uncomfortable, unwanted, or overwhelming feelings/thoughts. We all develop habits to cope; sometimes those habits may no longer be helpful. In a non-judgmental and safe environment, we will work together, unlock your potential and create the change you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and fully trained in EMDR in Texas.
(469) 778-4625 View (469) 778-4625
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Carolyn G Maurer
Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081
As a counselor in private practice for over 35 years, I enjoy working with all ages, children through elderly persons. I have particular interest in helping people cope with and reduce anxiety, panic, and post-traumatic stress, often utilizing hypnosis or EMDR therapies. As a marriage and family therapist, I have experience working with couples, and also with divorced parents and children. I enjoy facilitating co-parenting of children of divorce, to help parents diminish or overcome differences and focus on their children's need. If you seek highly interactive, involved therapy in a caring atmosphere, please call.
As a counselor in private practice for over 35 years, I enjoy working with all ages, children through elderly persons. I have particular interest in helping people cope with and reduce anxiety, panic, and post-traumatic stress, often utilizing hypnosis or EMDR therapies. As a marriage and family therapist, I have experience working with couples, and also with divorced parents and children. I enjoy facilitating co-parenting of children of divorce, to help parents diminish or overcome differences and focus on their children's need. If you seek highly interactive, involved therapy in a caring atmosphere, please call.
(972) 478-1763 View (972) 478-1763
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Allison Rose Pita
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP-II, CATP, NATC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081
I also work with high-conflict family court cases, offering testimony if needed.
Through my years of experience as a complex trauma therapist, I have developed a profound compassion for those who have been victimized by abusers. I specialize in emotional, psychological, physical, narcissistic, coercive control, and sexual abuse. Abuse and trauma have wide-ranging impacts, encompassing anxiety, depression, suicidality, hopelessness, despair, loneliness, grief, isolation, hurt, overwhelm, confusion, impaired functioning, loss of identity, fear, interpersonal difficulties, anger, mistrust, and more. I have created a safe environment for you to overcome your trauma. I am passionate about your healing.
I also work with high-conflict family court cases, offering testimony if needed.
Through my years of experience as a complex trauma therapist, I have developed a profound compassion for those who have been victimized by abusers. I specialize in emotional, psychological, physical, narcissistic, coercive control, and sexual abuse. Abuse and trauma have wide-ranging impacts, encompassing anxiety, depression, suicidality, hopelessness, despair, loneliness, grief, isolation, hurt, overwhelm, confusion, impaired functioning, loss of identity, fear, interpersonal difficulties, anger, mistrust, and more. I have created a safe environment for you to overcome your trauma. I am passionate about your healing.
(972) 665-6214 View (972) 665-6214
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Nicole Reger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75082
The types of treatment Nicole can provide to individuals include anxiety, chronic illness, codependency issues, coping skills, depression, grief, life transition, medication management, mood disorder, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management and women’s issues. She also specializes in working with couples and that includes, relationship issues, premarital, marital, divorce, coping skills, family conflict, grief, and parenting issues. Nicole has over a decade of experience and enjoys working with adults and couples.
The types of treatment Nicole can provide to individuals include anxiety, chronic illness, codependency issues, coping skills, depression, grief, life transition, medication management, mood disorder, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management and women’s issues. She also specializes in working with couples and that includes, relationship issues, premarital, marital, divorce, coping skills, family conflict, grief, and parenting issues. Nicole has over a decade of experience and enjoys working with adults and couples.
(469) 425-8378 View (469) 425-8378
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Mandy Weidenheft
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
I love working with trauma, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and life transitions.
Do you feel overwhelmed, numb, or like you're just getting by? Are there things in your life that impact you but you don't feel like you have the tools to handle? I understand, and you're not alone. I believe in providing a safe space for my clients, allowing them to share their concerns while offering practical tools for positive change. Rather than focusing on isolated issues, I prefers to examine the whole picture, diving into different aspects of my clients’ lives. By addressing what might be hurting or holding my clients back, I foster a supportive environment for healing and growth.
I love working with trauma, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and life transitions.
Do you feel overwhelmed, numb, or like you're just getting by? Are there things in your life that impact you but you don't feel like you have the tools to handle? I understand, and you're not alone. I believe in providing a safe space for my clients, allowing them to share their concerns while offering practical tools for positive change. Rather than focusing on isolated issues, I prefers to examine the whole picture, diving into different aspects of my clients’ lives. By addressing what might be hurting or holding my clients back, I foster a supportive environment for healing and growth.
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Michelle Rodgers
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75080
Michelle in the past has worked in the school setting providing counseling to historically underserved youth, in a children’s advocacy center with survivors of child abuse and their non-offending family members, and in a domestic violence agency, where she worked with both victims and their children in their healing process and with the perpetrators of DV.
Michelle provides mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. She has over ten years of experience working with clients directly impacted by abuse and trauma. Intrinsically, Michelle believes we are all capable of accomplishing our own individual goals of growth, healing, and/or change when we’re open to trusting the therapeutic process. Michelle values the importance of a strong therapeutic bond with her clients, built on mutual respect, honesty, genuine rapport, and therapeutic humor. She also believes that therapy should be a collaborative journey with her clients and the caregivers of her child clients.
Michelle in the past has worked in the school setting providing counseling to historically underserved youth, in a children’s advocacy center with survivors of child abuse and their non-offending family members, and in a domestic violence agency, where she worked with both victims and their children in their healing process and with the perpetrators of DV.
Michelle provides mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. She has over ten years of experience working with clients directly impacted by abuse and trauma. Intrinsically, Michelle believes we are all capable of accomplishing our own individual goals of growth, healing, and/or change when we’re open to trusting the therapeutic process. Michelle values the importance of a strong therapeutic bond with her clients, built on mutual respect, honesty, genuine rapport, and therapeutic humor. She also believes that therapy should be a collaborative journey with her clients and the caregivers of her child clients.
(469) 414-0595 View (469) 414-0595
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.