Humanistic Therapists in 75093
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) perspectives have been my strongest influences.
Are your health issues overwhelming your life? Living with chronic medical issues like pain can be isolating, frightening, and dejecting. As a health psychologist, I offer hope, knowledge, and support to individuals struggling with complex challenges. Every day, scientific advancements illuminate the integral relationship between mind and body. Effective treatment of one requires caring for both. In working with me, you can expect kindness, humor, acceptance, and a lot of mixed metaphors. I hope that, through our work together, you can find sources of light on your darkest days.
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) perspectives have been my strongest influences.
Are your health issues overwhelming your life? Living with chronic medical issues like pain can be isolating, frightening, and dejecting. As a health psychologist, I offer hope, knowledge, and support to individuals struggling with complex challenges. Every day, scientific advancements illuminate the integral relationship between mind and body. Effective treatment of one requires caring for both. In working with me, you can expect kindness, humor, acceptance, and a lot of mixed metaphors. I hope that, through our work together, you can find sources of light on your darkest days.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in a humanistic framework to meet you where you are.
With over 15 years of dedicated experience in the field of trauma psychology, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of patients who have endured traumatic and stressful life events. My extensive background equips me with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in recovery and healing, allowing me to provide compassionate and effective support tailored to each individual's unique needs.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in a humanistic framework to meet you where you are.
With over 15 years of dedicated experience in the field of trauma psychology, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of patients who have endured traumatic and stressful life events. My extensive background equips me with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in recovery and healing, allowing me to provide compassionate and effective support tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Sarah E Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, E-RYT, YACEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
We work from a humanistic perspective, helping you feel nurtured and empowered to make change.
Sometimes, the smallest steps can lead to the biggest change! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hour, and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. I have been providing services in the DFW area since 2007, including services for children, adults, and families. Through a warm and caring approach, I can help you find within yourself the positive qualities to help you feel empowered. I can help you understand yourself and/or your child more fully, to be ready to face the big and little challenges that life can throw your way.
We work from a humanistic perspective, helping you feel nurtured and empowered to make change.
Sometimes, the smallest steps can lead to the biggest change! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hour, and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. I have been providing services in the DFW area since 2007, including services for children, adults, and families. Through a warm and caring approach, I can help you find within yourself the positive qualities to help you feel empowered. I can help you understand yourself and/or your child more fully, to be ready to face the big and little challenges that life can throw your way.
Traci Koen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I work as a partner with my clients to gain or restore a healthy balance individually and within the context of their relationships. I work with the whole person from a humanistic and systems perspective. We do not live in a vacuum, therefore each and every person is connected to others somehow in relationship, whether that relationship is healthy, conflicted or estranged and whether that relationship is with family, friends or colleagues. There is great value in working with an unbiased professional to help identify patterns and ways of relating that are possibly holding us back from living the life we desire.
I work as a partner with my clients to gain or restore a healthy balance individually and within the context of their relationships. I work with the whole person from a humanistic and systems perspective. We do not live in a vacuum, therefore each and every person is connected to others somehow in relationship, whether that relationship is healthy, conflicted or estranged and whether that relationship is with family, friends or colleagues. There is great value in working with an unbiased professional to help identify patterns and ways of relating that are possibly holding us back from living the life we desire.
Ginger Hagood Story
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PLLC, NCC, CHST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I am also a Certified Humanistic Sandtray Therapist for women that would like to have an deeper insight on current issues.
Schedule your first appointment today on my website! Empowering Women of all ages! My primary focus is working with women to unlock and finding their own inner strengths and self-awareness by learning to set boundaries and overcoming trauma, traumatic grief, grief, neo-natal/infant loss, self-doubt, stress, numbness, relationship issues, shame, guilt, emotional abuse recovery. This is your time to heal. This is your time to shed off the mask to rediscover or finally find yourself. For more info, fees, availability, and to scheduling, go to www.gingerstorycounseling.com. Virtual and In-person session available.
I am also a Certified Humanistic Sandtray Therapist for women that would like to have an deeper insight on current issues.
Schedule your first appointment today on my website! Empowering Women of all ages! My primary focus is working with women to unlock and finding their own inner strengths and self-awareness by learning to set boundaries and overcoming trauma, traumatic grief, grief, neo-natal/infant loss, self-doubt, stress, numbness, relationship issues, shame, guilt, emotional abuse recovery. This is your time to heal. This is your time to shed off the mask to rediscover or finally find yourself. For more info, fees, availability, and to scheduling, go to www.gingerstorycounseling.com. Virtual and In-person session available.
Alfred (Alfie) Wishart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
My principles of practice include Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Imago Therapy, and 12-Step recovery principles.
The path of progress comes from collaboration in an atmosphere of cooperation, education, and insight. Whether our stress is around our internal needs, people close to us, or with the state of the world, the counseling relationship is about accessing and utilizing your innate ability to learn and grow from where you are into the better life you seek. Covid-19 has disrupted nearly all our connections with friends, family, work, and community. This has brought out the unfulfilled need for connection in relationships already stressful, and has inspired people to find creative ways of strengthening connection.
My principles of practice include Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Imago Therapy, and 12-Step recovery principles.
The path of progress comes from collaboration in an atmosphere of cooperation, education, and insight. Whether our stress is around our internal needs, people close to us, or with the state of the world, the counseling relationship is about accessing and utilizing your innate ability to learn and grow from where you are into the better life you seek. Covid-19 has disrupted nearly all our connections with friends, family, work, and community. This has brought out the unfulfilled need for connection in relationships already stressful, and has inspired people to find creative ways of strengthening connection.
Angela Peña
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I believe that counseling has the potential to help a person unlock his/her ultimate potential. I utilize a humanistic approach to therapy that seeks to help a person integrate mind and body, in an effort to achieve wholeness. I incorporate modalities such as play therapy expressive arts, and sand tray therapy. However, I believe the power of the therapeutic relationship is quintessential for success with clients. My priority is to help clients feel safe and open in order to explore past and/or current issues.
I believe that counseling has the potential to help a person unlock his/her ultimate potential. I utilize a humanistic approach to therapy that seeks to help a person integrate mind and body, in an effort to achieve wholeness. I incorporate modalities such as play therapy expressive arts, and sand tray therapy. However, I believe the power of the therapeutic relationship is quintessential for success with clients. My priority is to help clients feel safe and open in order to explore past and/or current issues.
Britney Turner- Turner Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Welcome! My name is Britney Turner. I am a licensed professional counselor and a substance abuse counselor in Texas. I have a bachelor’s in biological sciences and a master’s in psychology. As a humanistic counselor, I greatly emphasize client-centered therapy to help you with your transformations. I facilitate your development of self-actualization by providing unconditional positive regard, encouragement, and understanding. Think of me as a Self Love Advocate, an Empathetic Listener, and an Invested Motivator.
Welcome! My name is Britney Turner. I am a licensed professional counselor and a substance abuse counselor in Texas. I have a bachelor’s in biological sciences and a master’s in psychology. As a humanistic counselor, I greatly emphasize client-centered therapy to help you with your transformations. I facilitate your development of self-actualization by providing unconditional positive regard, encouragement, and understanding. Think of me as a Self Love Advocate, an Empathetic Listener, and an Invested Motivator.
Courtney D Strull
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Perhaps confusion of the past, the unknown of the future, or inability to make sense of what is happening now led you here. One thing you should know is that, so often, people enter my office weathering one of their largest storms to date. Or maybe, it’s not their largest storm, but a battle continuously claiming defeat. It’s exhausting; life can absolutely be exhausting. Walking through those doors, meeting someone you don’t know, and sharing your life story with them can also be unsettling. I will do my best to help you feel comfortable and at ease throughout the duration of your counseling journey.
Perhaps confusion of the past, the unknown of the future, or inability to make sense of what is happening now led you here. One thing you should know is that, so often, people enter my office weathering one of their largest storms to date. Or maybe, it’s not their largest storm, but a battle continuously claiming defeat. It’s exhausting; life can absolutely be exhausting. Walking through those doors, meeting someone you don’t know, and sharing your life story with them can also be unsettling. I will do my best to help you feel comfortable and at ease throughout the duration of your counseling journey.
Joseph Brigandi
Licensed Professional Counselor, NREMT, MS, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I'm a counselor/psychotherapist and I specialize in three things: #1, Depth Psychology with a strong Jungian focus #2, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders and the Traumatic Recovery Process #3, Psychotherapy for Physicians, Executives and Senior leaders working through crisis. I'm certified in (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. My passion for working with people experiencing post traumatic stress came as a result of my own experiences as an EMT and Paramedic during my career in emergency medicine serving as a first responder in Arizona, California and Texas currently nearing thirty years of service.
I'm a counselor/psychotherapist and I specialize in three things: #1, Depth Psychology with a strong Jungian focus #2, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders and the Traumatic Recovery Process #3, Psychotherapy for Physicians, Executives and Senior leaders working through crisis. I'm certified in (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. My passion for working with people experiencing post traumatic stress came as a result of my own experiences as an EMT and Paramedic during my career in emergency medicine serving as a first responder in Arizona, California and Texas currently nearing thirty years of service.
Celia Pirouznia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Waitlist for new clients
Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Do you often feel like your problems set you apart from everyone, or that the loneliness & isolation of suffering is too much? Do you wish you had a trusted ally to partner with, someone who could both support & challenge you? If so, you have come to the right place, & I am so glad you are here. My name is Celia, and I am extremely passionate about helping others, & I pride myself on the quality of the therapeutic connection that I build with my clients. I work with adults, age 18 & up, on a variety of issues, & I specialize in treating trauma & attachment issues
Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Do you often feel like your problems set you apart from everyone, or that the loneliness & isolation of suffering is too much? Do you wish you had a trusted ally to partner with, someone who could both support & challenge you? If so, you have come to the right place, & I am so glad you are here. My name is Celia, and I am extremely passionate about helping others, & I pride myself on the quality of the therapeutic connection that I build with my clients. I work with adults, age 18 & up, on a variety of issues, & I specialize in treating trauma & attachment issues
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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Hi, hi! My name is Maria and I absolutely adore working with children and teens but I am open to all ages. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced high levels of trauma. In my work, I try to focus on addressing generational cycles of trauma, perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies. I hope to help you gain awareness of your experiences, challenge you to grow, do things you enjoy and build confidence to try new things.
Hi, hi! My name is Maria and I absolutely adore working with children and teens but I am open to all ages. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced high levels of trauma. In my work, I try to focus on addressing generational cycles of trauma, perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies. I hope to help you gain awareness of your experiences, challenge you to grow, do things you enjoy and build confidence to try new things.
Dr. Ken McGill has been counseling for 25 years. Dr. McGill has a BA in Religion, and his Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. Dr. McGill has his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, and is a Licensed MFT in Texas and California. Dr. McGill holds a certification in Alcohol and Drug Studies from UCLA, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Dr. McGill directed a residential treatment program for people challenged with sexual compulsivity, relationship addiction and sexual trauma. Dr. McGill also respectfully supports the integration of spirituality into the clinical treatment process.
Dr. Ken McGill has been counseling for 25 years. Dr. McGill has a BA in Religion, and his Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. Dr. McGill has his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, and is a Licensed MFT in Texas and California. Dr. McGill holds a certification in Alcohol and Drug Studies from UCLA, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Dr. McGill directed a residential treatment program for people challenged with sexual compulsivity, relationship addiction and sexual trauma. Dr. McGill also respectfully supports the integration of spirituality into the clinical treatment process.
I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults with issues related to interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, identifying and building coping skills, and a variety of other presenting concerns. I understand the importance of connecting multicultural and women's issues to therapeutic goals. I recognize that it can be challenging to ask for help with mental health needs. I offer a compassionate approach to treatment tailored to fit your lifestyle. Finding support to gain understanding while learning to cope with life challenges is critical to improving well-being.
I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults with issues related to interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, identifying and building coping skills, and a variety of other presenting concerns. I understand the importance of connecting multicultural and women's issues to therapeutic goals. I recognize that it can be challenging to ask for help with mental health needs. I offer a compassionate approach to treatment tailored to fit your lifestyle. Finding support to gain understanding while learning to cope with life challenges is critical to improving well-being.
Monica Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Does your life look normal on the outside, but on the inside you feel constant anxiety, crushing perfectionism, always overthinking or going to the worst case scenario? Are you second-guessing yourself so often that it feels impossible to make even the smallest decision? If so, we can work together to re-build your sense of self. I am here to create a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to heal from your past, accept your present, and enhance your future.
Does your life look normal on the outside, but on the inside you feel constant anxiety, crushing perfectionism, always overthinking or going to the worst case scenario? Are you second-guessing yourself so often that it feels impossible to make even the smallest decision? If so, we can work together to re-build your sense of self. I am here to create a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to heal from your past, accept your present, and enhance your future.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I help adults, adolescents and their families restore balance to their lives. My experience includes 17 years in private practice and over 20 years in the addiction field, including; substances, food, sex & religion. As an alternative option to traditional counseling, I offer an Intensive Program. Intensives are highly individualized and designed to assist clients in reaching their goals quicker. Clients who want to fast track their results or deep dive into an area of concern should consider doing and Intensive.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I help adults, adolescents and their families restore balance to their lives. My experience includes 17 years in private practice and over 20 years in the addiction field, including; substances, food, sex & religion. As an alternative option to traditional counseling, I offer an Intensive Program. Intensives are highly individualized and designed to assist clients in reaching their goals quicker. Clients who want to fast track their results or deep dive into an area of concern should consider doing and Intensive.
Christy Stone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093 (Online Only)
Who do you turn to when life throws challenges your way or you're going through a big transition? Who do you open up to about your spiritual questions? Whether you're dealing with everyday stress or searching for deeper meaning, I’m here to walk with you. As a counselor and spiritual director, I keep it real and relatable, focusing on your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Let’s dig into what really matters. Your journey is uniquely yours, and I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Who do you turn to when life throws challenges your way or you're going through a big transition? Who do you open up to about your spiritual questions? Whether you're dealing with everyday stress or searching for deeper meaning, I’m here to walk with you. As a counselor and spiritual director, I keep it real and relatable, focusing on your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Let’s dig into what really matters. Your journey is uniquely yours, and I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Barbara Hunt, MS, LPC, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Hello! I’ve been in practice for 41 years working with: Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, Family of Origin Effects, PTSD, Assertiveness, Couples Communication, Adult ADHD, Relationship Conflict, Men's Issues, Life Changes/Stages, Physical/Emotional Responses to Stress & Illness to Reduce: Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate. I’ve trained in using many types of therapy. Clients like that I'm straightforward, direct, teach them things, and have a dry sense of humor. At my age, I've been through all the stages of a woman's life and have experienced and overcome almost everything my clients are going through.
Hello! I’ve been in practice for 41 years working with: Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, Family of Origin Effects, PTSD, Assertiveness, Couples Communication, Adult ADHD, Relationship Conflict, Men's Issues, Life Changes/Stages, Physical/Emotional Responses to Stress & Illness to Reduce: Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate. I’ve trained in using many types of therapy. Clients like that I'm straightforward, direct, teach them things, and have a dry sense of humor. At my age, I've been through all the stages of a woman's life and have experienced and overcome almost everything my clients are going through.
Elizabeth Ledford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
My experience has prepared me to work with body image issues, crises, self-harm, suicide ideation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, interpersonal issues, grief, coping skills, religious trauma, disordered eating, and LGBTQIA+ matters. I specifically have a heart for clients who are navigating and processing their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. I also love supporting individuals who are working through religious trauma or concerns. I have deep understanding and empathy for how difficult it can be to navigate personal growth through the lens of changing or leaving behind belief systems, cultures, and communities.
My experience has prepared me to work with body image issues, crises, self-harm, suicide ideation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, interpersonal issues, grief, coping skills, religious trauma, disordered eating, and LGBTQIA+ matters. I specifically have a heart for clients who are navigating and processing their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. I also love supporting individuals who are working through religious trauma or concerns. I have deep understanding and empathy for how difficult it can be to navigate personal growth through the lens of changing or leaving behind belief systems, cultures, and communities.
Jessica Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Waitlist for new clients
When your anger starts creeping up more and more and/or your anxiety begins steadily whispering in your ear, it can quickly begin to feel overwhelming and like you don’t know where to start. Feelings like these can be difficult to work through alone, and even more so if you feel unprepared because you’re lacking practical coping skills. Please know that you don't have to navigate these issues alone. Together, we can work to uncover your primary concerns, begin identifying, challenging, and reframing your automatic negative thoughts, and learn practical strategies aimed at improving your quality of life.
When your anger starts creeping up more and more and/or your anxiety begins steadily whispering in your ear, it can quickly begin to feel overwhelming and like you don’t know where to start. Feelings like these can be difficult to work through alone, and even more so if you feel unprepared because you’re lacking practical coping skills. Please know that you don't have to navigate these issues alone. Together, we can work to uncover your primary concerns, begin identifying, challenging, and reframing your automatic negative thoughts, and learn practical strategies aimed at improving your quality of life.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.