I take a whole body approach to health and illness with a focus on how the mind influences the body just as the body influences the mind. Anxiety, depression, and stress can impact health and exacerbate chronic pain, heart disease, insomnia, and other medical problems. However, addressing the emotional aspects of medical conditions can improve quality of life and physical health. Also, psychological principles can help enhance wellness and lead to lasting behavioral changes. As a health psychologist, I can help you emotionally cope with medical conditions, make healthy lifestyle choices, and learn skills to move forward with your life.

I use a variety of counseling approaches based on each clients needs and goals, including Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Play Therapy approaches. I am passionate to help people move through emotional/spiritual obstacles so they can live rich lives interpersonally and contribute to their community. I enjoy incorporating games and art therapy in sessions. A warm, empathetic relationship between a counselor and client provides the context where growth and change can take place.

Video and Phone counseling is now available! Is life overwhelming? Is joy missing in your life? Does living your life feel more like a chore than an opportunity? As a counselor, my passion is to help others experience a life full of peace, meaning, and freedom. Whether you are struggling with stress from day to day life, loneliness, relational problems, grief or loss, depression, anxiety, or feeling out of control, there is hope. I look forward to the opportunity to help you experience a changed life!

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor. I have over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families suffering from various issues including depression, anxiety, anger, communication issues, conflict resolution, divorce, couples issues, parenting struggles, trauma including sexual abuse, and life's many transitions. WIth my specific training in family systems, my focus is on how our relationships with others impact us daily.I am also a certified facilitator of PREPARE-ENRICH Marital Assessment which has been shown to increase your chances of marital success for marital and premarital couples.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. With 17 years of experience, I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. I provide a safe, caring, and warm environment to utilize my knowledge of different techniques to work with each individual. In challenging beliefs and thoughts that may be unhelpful, I present different perspectives, behaviors, and skills to improve a variety of challenges. I believe clients possess the internal ability to improve their overall functioning in an empathetic and encouraging environment. I would be honored to be a part of your process.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I completed my Undergraduate degree at Southern Methodist University and Graduate degree in at Nova Southeastern University. I've worked with children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals in a variety of settings. My career began at a homeless shelter for runaway youths in NOLA after Hurricane Katrina. There, I provided group & individual counseling, while also instructing life skills & nutrition classes. From there, I worked as an in home family therapist, utilizing the FFT model. I assisted clients in improving their communication, anger management, & parenting skills, while also reducing delinquent behaviors in troubled adolescents.

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Pressures from work, problems in your relationships, negative emotions, or physical illness can interfere with your ability to enjoy life or be your best self. I am here to help. I strive to create a warm and supportive environment in which you can feel safe to fully explore your thoughts and feelings. I will take a positive approach to help you build on your existing strengths while also expanding your abilities to cope with life's challenges, reduce stress, improve your relationships with self and others, and enhance your overall quality of life.

***If you are concerned about the current health crisis, I provide either phone or online/Telehealth therapy sessions.*** Whatever you may be struggling with--there IS hope and help available. I have been providing therapy to individuals, couples and families for more than 20 years. I believe that everyone has the ability to make positive changes in their lives. My goal is to help you gain insight about what might be getting in the way of living the life you want and to develop a plan that will allow you to achieve your personal goals.

Making the choice to seek therapy, whether for you or your child, requires an enormous amount of courage. It shows a desire for change. Dena retired from a 23 year career in law enforcement to inspire hope and growth as a therapist so her clients may become mindful and make choices toward a more successful life. Dena wants to help individuals and families that have faced trauma, life challenges, emotional difficulties, and adversity by providing the highest level of therapeutic care while people reclaim, rebuild, and renew their lives. Due to the recent health crisis in our country, Dena is offering telehealth sessions.

Top three strengths of my therapy approach are : 1. I try to get to the bottom of your issues, and target the root cause of your problem 2. I am creative in my treatment planning to fit your unique wants and needs 3. I organize a practical plan for you to meet your expectations and budget. It is tough when you see yourself in the dark and dead ends of your life; that meant to open new doors on you, with a supportive and passionate professional.

Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed with life? Are you having difficulty effectively communicating with your partner or hoping to take your relationship to the next level? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict or feel overwhelmed with life, no one should go at it alone. My goal is to help you process your concerns, decide on goals you want to achieve, and develop a realistic plan for change.

I enjoy helping others identify daily stressors, major life goals, and personal strengths. I provide assessment, therapy and education around mental health diagnosis and other concerns. For therapy: I have a passion to work with adolescents, young adults, women's issues, maternal and perinatal concerns, divorce, relationships concerns and career goals. For assessments: I like to complete children, adolescent and adult assessments in the areas of learning disabilities, career, employee and general assessments. I can provide a full service of administration, scoring and reporting of psychological tests and assessments.

Apple Counseling is here for all people in need of support. We have been in practice over 20 years with 50 counselors who have a vast scope of specialties located in many offices around North Texas. We will help you pick the best counselor to fit your issues, budget, and type of treatment that works for You! In person, Tele-therapy, or Text. We have vetted counselors who provide nonjudgemental, professional, warm, and highly confidential counseling to all the North Texas residents.

Feeling frustrated, stuck, and unhappy can often be normal reactions to the current state of our lives. But who wants to continue to feel that way? Having a safe place to process desires and disappointments, while able to learn new ways to approach current challenges, allows you the ability to make the changes necessary to live more according to the life you desire. Your concerns and experiences are unique to you and together we will set achievable goals. I believe in empowering you by assisting you to cultivate your own voice, live more authentically, and gain a greater sense of positive self-worth within a non-judgmental space.

Are you overwhelmed with conflict? Do you feel at a loss regarding problems with your spouse or teen? Difficult times with those we love most can be one of life's most painful challenges. While problems with loved ones can be overwhelming, confusing, and leave us feeling distracted at work or school, there is hope for a new way of living. I specialize in helping young couples, adolescents, and their families. I work to help clients build strong connections, open communication, and trusting relationships with one another. I would love the opportunity to meet you and hear your story today!

Planting Seeds is a group practice with locations in Frisco and Prosper. We have a staff that offers a variety of techniques and approaches for clients ranging in age from 4 years old through adulthood. We offer individual, couples, family and group therapy as well as relational and corporate coaching. At our Prosper location, we also offer yoga classes as we believe in a holistic approach to self-care and wellness. Life can be difficult and full of unexpected surprises that often knock us off of our feet. If you are searching for a clinician to partner with you as your journey towards health, please call us today.

Dr. Abbassi is an expert in couple's communication and sexual issues. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist by American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and approved Supervisor of LPC and LMFT. He works with individual (children and Adults) in the area of depression, anxiety and general life difficulties. Dr. Abbassi has been in private practice for over 26 years. As a full Professor at local Institute of Higher Education, Dr. Abbassi teaches and provides supervision to Counseling Interns for both LPC & LMFT boards.

MY GOAL: to promote mental, physical, & spiritual health for people at each developmental phase of life. Your struggles might include mood disorder or inefficient brain function. My broad-range experience: studied at Ohio State University under top-ranked professors in Counseling Psychology and brain injury. RESIDENCIES: Minneapolis VA hospital; Ohio State's brain injury rehab unit. 17+ years inpatient rehab neuropsychology experience at Baylor Rehab Dallas, Pate Rehab. 1990-95: Christian counseling & neuropsychology at Minirth-Meier Clinic. Adjunct Professor: LPC-level Counseling degree program at Dallas Theological Seminary.

As we navigate our unique journey in life, sometimes additional support is needed along the way. My interactions with clients are grounded in compassion, respect, empathy, and an understanding of cultural impacts. My role as a therapist is to help educate and empower clients so that they develop the insight and skills necessary to overcome their own personal and situational challenges. Examining the core of your presenting symptoms can be challenging but you are worth the life changing experience. I work with couples, families, & individuals including adults, teens, and children. Looking forward to serving you and your family.

People often believe they have failed in some way if they or their child are in need of help. Conversely, it is your willingness to seek counseling, to do whatever is needed to help yourself, your child and your family that demonstrates the depth of your dedication and courageousness toward health. My hope is to provide you and your child an accepting environment, with a priority of safety, to facilitate your family members' ability to express themselves fully. Together, we will explore untapped resources, already possessed by you, to eliminate distress from your lives.