Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists in McKinney, TX
Blake Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas under the supervision of Laurie Todd, MS, LPC-S. I graduated with a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling and hold a Master of Divinity Degree. I strive to create a safe, caring, and compassionate therapeutic environment where clients are able to explore life issues and struggles. I desire to help teens, adults, and couples work through and find freedom from issues that they have been dealing with for days, decades, or anywhere in between. I've also enjoyed working with clients from numerous backgrounds and cultures to help them reach their goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas under the supervision of Laurie Todd, MS, LPC-S. I graduated with a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling and hold a Master of Divinity Degree. I strive to create a safe, caring, and compassionate therapeutic environment where clients are able to explore life issues and struggles. I desire to help teens, adults, and couples work through and find freedom from issues that they have been dealing with for days, decades, or anywhere in between. I've also enjoyed working with clients from numerous backgrounds and cultures to help them reach their goals.
Laurie Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and trauma through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and trauma through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
Jennifer Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Jennifer Porter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with years of experience. She works with children, teens, adults, and families. Jennifer specializes in treating issues related to family dynamics, relationship issues, stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting issues, children's behavioral and academic issues, and more.
Jennifer Porter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with years of experience. She works with children, teens, adults, and families. Jennifer specializes in treating issues related to family dynamics, relationship issues, stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting issues, children's behavioral and academic issues, and more.
JoDana M. Varilek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSSW, LCWS
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I have a passion for working with others to improve their quality of life. I have spent over twenty years working with children of all ages, adolescents and adults, whom have had emotional, behavioral, medical and learning challenges. I have experience providing family and marital counseling. My experience also includes working with individuals whom have dual diagnosis using different forms of psychotherapy. I meet my clients where they are to partner with them in making a positive impact in their lives. I choose to live my life by the words of Mahatma Gandhi “You must be the Change you wish to see in the World".
I have a passion for working with others to improve their quality of life. I have spent over twenty years working with children of all ages, adolescents and adults, whom have had emotional, behavioral, medical and learning challenges. I have experience providing family and marital counseling. My experience also includes working with individuals whom have dual diagnosis using different forms of psychotherapy. I meet my clients where they are to partner with them in making a positive impact in their lives. I choose to live my life by the words of Mahatma Gandhi “You must be the Change you wish to see in the World".
Amanda Logan Hoppe
Psychological Associate, PhD, LPA, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Dr. Hoppe specializes in autism spectrum disorder and ADHD diagnostic evaluations with children and adolescents. She individualizes her evaluations based on each family’s specific needs and takes a behavior-driven approach to the assessment process. Logan is also a doctoral level behavior analyst and has extensive clinical (11+ years) and research experience in the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents.
Dr. Hoppe specializes in autism spectrum disorder and ADHD diagnostic evaluations with children and adolescents. She individualizes her evaluations based on each family’s specific needs and takes a behavior-driven approach to the assessment process. Logan is also a doctoral level behavior analyst and has extensive clinical (11+ years) and research experience in the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents.
Krystal Wurm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD-C
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071
I identify as a cis female identifying as non-binary that prefers the pronouns she/they born in the United States. I approach therapy as a partnership with my clients in which you are the ultimate decision-maker and I work with you to clear away obstacles and identify opportunities. My clients have successfully overcome or depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, marital stress, parent-child difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger issues. My specialties include working with the lgbtqia2s+ community and working with teens!
I identify as a cis female identifying as non-binary that prefers the pronouns she/they born in the United States. I approach therapy as a partnership with my clients in which you are the ultimate decision-maker and I work with you to clear away obstacles and identify opportunities. My clients have successfully overcome or depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, marital stress, parent-child difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger issues. My specialties include working with the lgbtqia2s+ community and working with teens!
Kimberlee K Flatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
I work with a variety of clients with a variety of needs. The thing that most of them have in common is a feeling of being a bit stuck. Many of my clients are experiencing transitions in life, transitions into new work environments or life phases. Other clients are needing to make a transition & I can help them weigh their options & process their choices. I believe at my core that none of us were intended to do life alone. My clients’ goals are usually pretty simple, they want to be more present in their lives and move forward in a meaningful way.
I work with a variety of clients with a variety of needs. The thing that most of them have in common is a feeling of being a bit stuck. Many of my clients are experiencing transitions in life, transitions into new work environments or life phases. Other clients are needing to make a transition & I can help them weigh their options & process their choices. I believe at my core that none of us were intended to do life alone. My clients’ goals are usually pretty simple, they want to be more present in their lives and move forward in a meaningful way.
Tracy Merino
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75072 (Online Only)
Only telehealth at this time. I aim to help clients learn skills that will help them manage their emotions, effectively cope with distress, and develop healthier relationships. I also enjoy helping parents and families' support loved ones through validation, limit-setting, and emotional regulation skills. I emphasize a warm, non-judgmental approach to client care, helping clients reach practical, concrete solutions to complex problems. I believe every individual has the potential to achieve success within his/her personal, professional and relationship life.
Only telehealth at this time. I aim to help clients learn skills that will help them manage their emotions, effectively cope with distress, and develop healthier relationships. I also enjoy helping parents and families' support loved ones through validation, limit-setting, and emotional regulation skills. I emphasize a warm, non-judgmental approach to client care, helping clients reach practical, concrete solutions to complex problems. I believe every individual has the potential to achieve success within his/her personal, professional and relationship life.
Melissa Druskis
MS, BCBS, LBA
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
You can visualize your ideal self, yet anxiety, trauma, and negative habits are holding you back. I have been there and I understand the struggle, but your actions and thoughts are all behavior and they can be changed. With my unique approach as a behavior analyst and trauma-informed coach, we can collaboratively devise a tailored plan for meaningful change. While traditional talk therapy has its merits, I'm not a therapist—I am a behavioral scientist and coach. If you've hit a plateau in your self-help journey or feel stuck in your current behaviors, let's explore a more structured, action-based path to healing and growth.
You can visualize your ideal self, yet anxiety, trauma, and negative habits are holding you back. I have been there and I understand the struggle, but your actions and thoughts are all behavior and they can be changed. With my unique approach as a behavior analyst and trauma-informed coach, we can collaboratively devise a tailored plan for meaningful change. While traditional talk therapy has its merits, I'm not a therapist—I am a behavioral scientist and coach. If you've hit a plateau in your self-help journey or feel stuck in your current behaviors, let's explore a more structured, action-based path to healing and growth.
Lena Mekdad
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSc, MS, NBCC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I am an EMDR and Neurofeedback trained Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience working with individuals, families, teens and adolescents. I am bi-lingual in English and Arabic. My approach in therapy is existential and person center oriented. I like to take my time to listen and challenge a client’s thoughts so that we can expand on self-awareness.
I am an EMDR and Neurofeedback trained Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience working with individuals, families, teens and adolescents. I am bi-lingual in English and Arabic. My approach in therapy is existential and person center oriented. I like to take my time to listen and challenge a client’s thoughts so that we can expand on self-awareness.
Stephen Simpson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069
Working with males, couples and teens is my passion and focus area. Anger issues, life transitions, social pressures and being able to process those thoughts emotions can be challenging.My goal is to meet you where you are at while helping you move closer to where you want to be. As you go throughout this season, I hope I can be that someone. It’s my desire to help you along your journey as you seek for clarity and reassurance that your life still has purpose. Give me a call as I would love to hear from you. Stay safe and talk soon!
Working with males, couples and teens is my passion and focus area. Anger issues, life transitions, social pressures and being able to process those thoughts emotions can be challenging.My goal is to meet you where you are at while helping you move closer to where you want to be. As you go throughout this season, I hope I can be that someone. It’s my desire to help you along your journey as you seek for clarity and reassurance that your life still has purpose. Give me a call as I would love to hear from you. Stay safe and talk soon!
Bradford J White
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071
Waitlist for new clients
I integrate behavioral and psychodynamic principles to illuminate the meaning behind symptoms and elicit growth. It takes two minds to think - so together we'll do that. Compassionately, thoughtfully, playfully. We'll look deeply underneath and beyond what's troubling you, and search together for a more meaningful and engaging way of living. And laugh a little along the way.
I integrate behavioral and psychodynamic principles to illuminate the meaning behind symptoms and elicit growth. It takes two minds to think - so together we'll do that. Compassionately, thoughtfully, playfully. We'll look deeply underneath and beyond what's troubling you, and search together for a more meaningful and engaging way of living. And laugh a little along the way.
Keely C. Black
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071 (Online Only)
My clinical approach to counseling is person centered which includes respect and sincerity to each client. Among the many positive feedbacks I receive is non-judgmental, opened minded, warm and I offer a safe environment to allow sharing thoughts and feelings from where we can begin the healing process. I respect cultural differences and value each client as a unique individual.
My clinical approach to counseling is person centered which includes respect and sincerity to each client. Among the many positive feedbacks I receive is non-judgmental, opened minded, warm and I offer a safe environment to allow sharing thoughts and feelings from where we can begin the healing process. I respect cultural differences and value each client as a unique individual.
Blessing Edevbie Dexter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPCS
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069
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Rejuvenation Counseling, Coaching & Consulting LLC
Pastoral Counselor, LCCP, LCMFT, LCCT
Verified Verified
Melissa, TX 75454 (Online Only)
Dr. Nicckay Natson is the Executive Director and Founder of Rejuvenation Counseling Coaching & Consulting LLC. Dr. Nicckay is a Licensed Clinical Christian Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Christian Therapist and Licensed Clinical Christian Marriage and Family Therapist a Licensed and Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, Certified Mentor and Certified Marriage Mentor. She is also a Certified Symbis facilitator. She has been a therapist/therapist supervisor/behavior analyst for over 18 years combined in the secular arena before she decided to start a Christian Counseling Practice to help those that are in need.
Dr. Nicckay Natson is the Executive Director and Founder of Rejuvenation Counseling Coaching & Consulting LLC. Dr. Nicckay is a Licensed Clinical Christian Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Christian Therapist and Licensed Clinical Christian Marriage and Family Therapist a Licensed and Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, Certified Mentor and Certified Marriage Mentor. She is also a Certified Symbis facilitator. She has been a therapist/therapist supervisor/behavior analyst for over 18 years combined in the secular arena before she decided to start a Christian Counseling Practice to help those that are in need.
Shridhevi Veerappan
MSc, MEd, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75013
My mission is to support desired behavior change, to live your best life being you. Are you suffering from anxious thoughts or obsessive compulsive behaviors? BEing yoU uses Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) based exposure therapy to help change your relationship with these thoughts and feelings. By doing so, you'll be able to engage in meaningful behavior that aligns with your values and leads you to live your best life being you.
My mission is to support desired behavior change, to live your best life being you. Are you suffering from anxious thoughts or obsessive compulsive behaviors? BEing yoU uses Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) based exposure therapy to help change your relationship with these thoughts and feelings. By doing so, you'll be able to engage in meaningful behavior that aligns with your values and leads you to live your best life being you.
Angela Coreil
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
Have you tried therapy for anxiety or OCD and not gotten results? I can help you feel better. I have 20 years of experience treating OCD and anxiety-related disorders. I will help you get where you need to in life and improve your functioning. I lead a team of therapists under my supervision. We can help.
Have you tried therapy for anxiety or OCD and not gotten results? I can help you feel better. I have 20 years of experience treating OCD and anxiety-related disorders. I will help you get where you need to in life and improve your functioning. I lead a team of therapists under my supervision. We can help.
LoriBeth Brown Blending Family Specialist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melissa, TX 75454
It is vital for each client to feel comfortable with their counselor. Therapy works best when it is open and honest so that trust is built within sessions. The client and counselor work together as a team to find the problems, set goals, and put effort into the solutions so that the client can grow into who they desire to become.
It is vital for each client to feel comfortable with their counselor. Therapy works best when it is open and honest so that trust is built within sessions. The client and counselor work together as a team to find the problems, set goals, and put effort into the solutions so that the client can grow into who they desire to become.
Online Therapists
Larry K Sanders
BCBA, MBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75208 (Online Only)
Larry Sanders is a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has a passion for helping people with autism and other developmental disabilities. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management, and an Education Specialist degree from Liberty University. He completed his coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University. Larry has a rich background in counseling and therapy, with over 10 years of experience in various behavioral therapy settings, including Organizational Behavior Management (OBM).
Larry Sanders is a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has a passion for helping people with autism and other developmental disabilities. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management, and an Education Specialist degree from Liberty University. He completed his coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University. Larry has a rich background in counseling and therapy, with over 10 years of experience in various behavioral therapy settings, including Organizational Behavior Management (OBM).
Lisa Durst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76137
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
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Who is ABA therapy for?
ABA therapy is most widely applied to teach basic behavioral, communication, and social skills to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders. It may also be used to help people undergoing rehabilitation following brain injury. It uses reward-based learning techniques to impart essential life skills. ABA is also used in the treatment of some other conditions. One is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , to help children overcome difficulties with concentration and controlling impulsive behaviors. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, it is sometimes used to help them overcome compulsive behavior. ABA therapy is also sometimes used in cases of PTSD, to help people turn to positive behaviours when they have experiences that trigger distressing memories.
Why do people need ABA?
Children with autism and other developmental disorders need ABA therapy as a way to learn how to communicate and engage with others, improve their general ability to function and lead fulfilling lives, and diminish dangerous behaviors. The techniques used in ABA therapy are based on established principles of learning, and positive reinforcement—supplying earned rewards—is an important strategy for motivating positive behaviour change.
What happens in ABA therapy?
The first thing that happens in ABA therapy is an evaluation of the child in service of developing a treatment plan. The therapist meets with the child’s parent(s) in order to learn about the family and the child, assesses the child’s behavior and ability level, and then creates a plan tailored to the specific needs of that person. Once the treatment goals are established, the skills to be learned are broken down into small, component steps. Treatment sessions focus on learning and practicing each step, and furnishing meaningful rewards as steps are learned, behaviors are spontaneously implemented, and goals are accomplished. ABA therapists also train caregivers and families so that behavioral progress occurs beyond the clinical setting.
What problems does ABA therapy treat?
One of the primary goals of ABA therapy is to decrease the outbursts and other nonproductive behaviors of children with autism. At the same time, ABA aims to remedy language deficits and help such children learn how to communicate successfully. ABA therapy helps children learn age-appropriate social skills and gain skills, such as attention and focus, that are necessary for school.