Infidelity Therapists in Arlington, TX

HAVE YOU AND YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER BECOME ROOMMATES INSTEAD OF LOVERS? Has trauma, infidelity or medical concerns impacted your sexual function? Have you had a baby and now things are not the same ? Has a chronic illness become a challenge to make love ? Are you having trouble balancing work/home life?. My goal is to provide a safe environment to help you discover your strengths and develop solutions to overcome those challenges.

Welcome! Are you losing sleep at night because your mind won’t turn off? Having trouble getting out of bed most days? Are your friendships or relationships with others in a rocky place? Let’s talk about it. I am here to help provide tools and deeper insight on how to navigate through the emotions, thoughts, and behaviors you currently have in order to form healthier ways of coping so you can have a more purposeful and fulfilling life.

Trained in Christian marriage and family counseling - as you might expect, my practice naturally focuses on all things family. Whether I'm helping marriages rekindle their spark, discovering that ever so subtle intervention which transforms discord into family harmony, or breaking through the invisible wall of an obstinate adolescent or child - with over 35 years in the field, there's little I haven't dealt with.

Are you in a relationship that is not satisfying, conflicted, or on the brink of divorce? Do you react to your spouse in a way you do not understand? Do you ever wonder why your spouse reacts the way they do? Do you want a happier life? Restoration Therapy can help discover these questions and Solution Focused Therapy can help you create the relationship you would like to experience. I believe it is important to have more than a general counselor for your relationship. You are best served by consulting a therapist licensed and trained in the specialized area of relationships.

Clients come to see me when they feel stuck, unsure how to proceed, or how to move to that next level; when they need empathy and compassion but also a clear plan on how to resolve the presenting conflict/issue. Clients will explore different perspectives and come up with new insights and ideas. They will feel empowered. I am deeply committed to my own professional growth, constantly seeking opportunities for learning and development, to ensure that I bring the latest insights and techniques to my practice and provide the most effective support for my clients.

My goal is to provide you or your child a safe space in order to explore the challenges you are facing. I take the lead from you to work on the goals or change that are most important to you.

WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW APPOINTMENTS. Does your relationship need a 'double dip' of enrichment? Is your adolescent experiencing behavioral issues at home or in school? Has a series of unforeseen events or toxic relationships resulted in your feeling 'weighed down'? Do you sense as though you are at a crossroad in your personal, professional or spiritual life? Are you in the midst of a divorce and need help with co-parenting counseling? Do you have unresolved emotions regarding your past? Are you unfulfilled in your current relationship?

It is my desire to provide quality services to clients by establishing relationships that encourage growth & mutual respect. I especially enjoy working with couples & families. My focus is to help individuals & families to identify ways to maintain healthy relationships, by providing them with tools that lead to assertive communication, anger control, improved self-esteem, & personal and spiritual growth.

I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in health and wellness, both physical and emotional. I have also completed specialized training in evidence-based therapies for treatment of PTSD. I have enjoyed working with medical populations as this has deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection, particularly how health conditions can contribute to emotional problems and vice versa. Although we may not always be able to choose or change our current circumstances, we are able to choose how we think about, manage, and cope with our circumstances which can lead to a change in our overall health.

I am a client centered clinician. I specialize in GLBT issues, trauma, couples, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addictions, and family therapy. I work with individuals with multiple health concerns, including cancer, ostomy patients and caregivers. I have served our Military for several years and offer readjustment therapy for all Veterans. I am dynamic and sensitive with regard to culture and race. I employ a multitude of clinical tools and theory and am focused on you, the individual. I am also a certified Jikiden Reiki Practitioner. These times are tough, please call me if I can be of any assistance.

Sometimes in life, we just get stuck. During those times, we may feel like we can't move forward in our relationships, cope with the stress of life, break a bad habit, or deal with our past. This is where counseling can help! I approach counseling from a family systems view. This means that even during individual counseling, I consider how various internal and external factors impact a client’s life and presenting problem. Through this process, the hope is for each person to find freedom and joy in life.

Shelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has treated adults, adolescents, and families for mood disorders and addictions in DFW for 25 years. The first thing clients notice is her incredible energy and passion for others. In her former life, she held a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and acted and directed professionally. Shelly is skilled in putting herself in the skin of others and understanding the purpose of their behaviors. As a therapist, understanding people in the context of what they have experienced leads to effective change plans communicated in a compassionate, creative, and engaging manner.

Problems in life can cause people to stain their future with hopelessness. I love to help people see how their present problems associate with issues from their past while we work on establishing a new future with healthy thinking processes and hope. Therapy can help you control your emotions while reacting to problems, redirect issues in relationships that have gotten off-track, establish boundaries, increase your self-esteem and focus on a positive future.

Welcome to Ellis Counseling Agency! As a skilled behavioral specialist, I am here to provide comprehensive support for a wide range of challenges that you and your family may encounter. My expertise lies in fostering personal well-being, both at an individual level and within the family unit. With the aim of guiding, you towards fulfilling your true potential, I am proud to hold dual licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Social Worker. Throughout my extensive 25-year career in behavioral health, substance abuse, case management, and medical social work, I have acquired invaluable experience.

This practice is NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Please call if you are seeking help to make changes in your life. Many people have at least one area where they would like improvement. This might include mental well-being, addiction, intimate/parent-child/friend/work relationships, school/work life, etc. Sometimes it’s easy to know what needs attention in our lives; other times we find ourselves baffled by what is going on inside ourselves. My practice is about supporting you in identifying the kind of life you want and finding the best way to achieve that life. I am progressively oriented.

What stops a person from growing mentally and emotionally? Could it be fear, past traumas or the uncertainty of the future? Even though growing can be challenging, the truth is that it is necessary. The questions then become, "How does one grow emotionally and mentally? Where do I start?" For anyone with these questions, counseling is an essential part of your growth. The growth begins with taking your first step by scheduling an initial session. Together, we will address the the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that are holding you hostage. The sessions will be designed to grow you into the emotionally healthy person you want to be.

I provide safe, nurturing sessions for individuals and couples to embrace the therapeutic process and work through current and past issues that may be causing additional stress/concerns . I have worked with children as young as six and adults well into their nineties. I currently, accept clients for the following: crisis intervention, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, adjusting to life transitions, marital problems and pre-marital counseling.

Please note: I am not currently accepting BC/BS for marital therapy. Sometimes it feels really hard to communicate with your spouse. What used to be small problems start to feel too hard to fix. The bigger problems become issues that just seem easier to avoid altogether. Other times, it feels like you don’t enjoy the same activities anymore. You can spend time together in the same house all week and feel more like roommates than lovers. You might be good at running a household together, but wonder where the friendship has gone.

Life can be tough, with it's many challenges, distractions, and unpredictable tragedies and disappointments. Fortunately, you don't have to face them alone. I believe that through strategic planning, new learned coping skills, and spiritual guidance, personal and relational healing is possible. I love working with couples, but believe that even one person can make a difference in the condition of a relationship as they learn better ways to communicate and deal with their own issues.