Marriage Counseling Therapists in Heath, TX

LPC Associate under the supervision of Dr. Brandi Smith LPC-S. Do you feel you are different from your family or others around you? Are you not feeling like yourself, have feelings of being overwhelmed or confused about who you are or what to do? You are here because you know you need help. Together we can work to get you back to feeling like a new you. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in science and a minor in criminal justice from Stephen F. Austin State University. I have previous experience in education and law enforcement. My Master’s degree is in clinical counseling from SMU with a focus on marriage and family.

I am a multi-state licensed marriage and family therapist, EMDR trained, certified sex therapy informed professional, and currently in a graduate program for sex therapy. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years working with teens, adults, and couples to help them heal from the trauma of their past and work towards their desired life. I have experience working in community based mental health services, inpatient, outpatient, justice involved settings, group homes, and serving on a community based collaboration with law enforcement to assess mental health crises.

Life can be complicated...marriage, children, extended families, work, and school. Then life happens within these units and it can really get messy...and stressful! But you don't have to figure it out alone. With a masters degree in Psychology and an emphasis in Life Coaching, I can help you navigate these often, overwhelming seasons of life. (A former secondary educator, I also work with teenagers.)

I conduct a private practice with a main purpose of providing an environment in which individuals feel empowered to change the quality of their lives in regards to communication, relationships, and mental health. I have had a variety of experiences with adolescents, inpatient mental health hospitals, mobile psychological evaluations, intensive inpatient and outpatient assessments, marriage & family therapy, in-home counseling, and residential treatment centers. I also provide christian based counseling where there is a need. It is my counseling goal to help provide the skills needed to achieve full body wellness.

At Rockwall Heath Counseling, our Dallas area clients know we provide a superior level of care & therapeutic excellence in areas that promote healing, growth & confidence in your counseling process. Our team treats grief & loss, neurodivergence/ADHD, marriage counseling, infidelity, infertility, narcissistic & abusive relationships, play therapy, blended & divorced families, family reunification, with over 35+ specialties & certifications and a 60+ combined years of counseling experience. Counseling ages 6 through adult, we are committed to your growth, change & healing. Change is hard but change is what we do.

I maintains a private practice in both Dallas and Austin working with adolescence through adult populations. I work both in intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as marriage and family therapy. My practice also includes forensic psychology. I consult and testify in civil and criminal matters for both the plaintiff/prosecution and defense. I serve as an independent medical evaluator, performing disability evaluations on veterans with disability claims, including mental disability, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.

Looking for a therapist that understands narcissistic abusive relationships, co-parenting, and blended families? I specialize in navigating through the communication and relationship dynamics that these types of unique situations experience. If you feel like the same fights continue to spin and never get resolved, I can equip you with the necessary tools to find relief. Identifying, speaking up, leaving, and recovering are all areas in which I can guide your next steps. Whether through remote or in-person sessions, I provide the ultimate confidential, private, and safe space to build your confidence and recover your best self.

Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, experiences some sort of hardship, trauma, conflict, or setback at one time or another in their life. Sometimes we seem to handle these distressing situations and events with ease, and sometimes we seem a little lost, misunderstood, or like we can't quite keep our head above water. I can help! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, with a variety of presenting concerns, such as depression and anxiety, trauma, marriage/family problems, addiction, eating disorders, and many more.

The constant fear and anxiety you feel about being found out. You feel alone and helpless to stop even though you’re acting against your values. This isn’t what you wanted for your life. Now you could lose everything you’ve ever worked for. The good news is there's HOPE...hope for you to live with the integrity you want and hope for healing your broken relationships. It IS possible to learn new ways of living and having healthy relationships. Getting help is a BIG step. I specialize in working with Sex/ Pornography addiction, multiple affairs, partners and the resulting trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss.

I understand how difficult life can be when your closest relationships are struggling. By looking for help, you have made a great step towards healing and change! I provide individuals and couples with a safe space to share whatever is bothering them in an accepting, empathetic environment. Your therapy should be unique and focused on what you are wanting to change, so I adapt treatment to match those goals. I invest the care and time it takes for you to leave feeling valued, heard, and with an increased confidence in managing your problems.

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I have been providing support to adolescents and adults who are navigating a difficult season of life for nearly 15 years. I am currently serving clients throughout Texas and Florida via telehealth and offer in-home services to individuals in the Rockwall and Dallas area. I create a safe and empowering environment to support clients who are feeling anxious, depressed, fearful, or stressed. Additionally, I support clients and their families who are struggling with substance use and addiction, including behavioral addictions.

I work with individuals, couples, and families and use cognitive behavioral techniques and strategies to address a variety of mental health issues. My emphasis is on transformative change and equipping each one of my client's with the skills to overcome the complexities of life's challenges and find ways to successfully navigate emotional and mental pain in the process of healing. I approach each client uniquely so as to develop a treatment plan and goals that are specific to your needs and concerns.

I am a Multi-State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years’ experience working with children, teens, adults, & couples. I have experience working in school systems, therapeutic day schools, victim advocacy, trauma survivors, client representation in court, & supporting both adults and couples through life transitions and system issues. I have worked extensively with parents going through divorce, including parent coaching and successful coparenting post-divorce. I am trained in Level 1 Gottman Method to assist couples by implementing targeted interventions to increase communication & enhance couple’s conflict regulation.

Whatever the reason you are looking for counseling services, please know I am glad you here! For some people, it is easy to ask for help & for others, it is extremely difficult. You might be struggling with managing difficult behaviors with your child & unsure of how to help them. You might question whether you should even come to counseling because you are not sure if what you are going through is "really bad enough" compared to others. I have worked with many different people in helping them to process through whatever the concerns. Also providing clinical supervision to LMSW's working toward clinical licensure.

Life and relationships can be difficult and painful. Sometimes you're left feeling "stuck." Our therapists offer counseling for those who want to improve their lives, alleviate anxiety or depression, & build positive relationships. We provide a warm space where we can discuss your situation and develop a plan that allows you to feel some relief from your current circumstances. We encourage clients by providing practical tools in the first session that can help with stress, depression, anxiety, & conflict. We will work together on a plan to help you in your everyday life. You will leave feeling relieved.

Ryann’s clinical experience includes play therapy, expressive arts therapy, group therapy, couples counseling, and individual talk-therapy. She has also worked with domestic violence survivors in Dallas shelters running psycho-educational groups and expressive art therapy groups with clients. She is passionate about working with adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, behavioral struggles, chronic illness, grief, self-esteem, life transitions and daily life stressors. Ryann also works with couples experiencing relational distress/conflict.

We are committed to providing you with solution-focused techniques to allow you to move forward into a healthier mental lifestyle and develop ways to overcome your concerns and challenges. Offices in Rockwall and by telehealth.

At Vale Counseling, he currently works with adult and teenage individuals dealing with social anxieties, career issues, motivational struggles, and improving relational development while using CBT and Adlerian based approaches. For couples work, he has completed Level 1 and Level 2 Training of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. His passion is to help others return to the joy of life they once had and experience the hope in the potential future ahead of them. Let's collaborate on finding solutions to life’s issues by exploring what you need to heal in order to become thriving instead of surviving.