Therapists in Dallas, TX

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas and have been in practice for 18 years. I have earned a BA in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology. Psychotherapy and Counseling are my passion, and study them unceasingly. I am inspired by both Western psychologies and Eastern philosophies. My clients are worldwide from a multitude of cultures and subcultures, ethnicities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties. The one thing that interconnects us all IS suffering. Mental health and wellbeing are practices, the more the better.

Hello! I love collaborating with my clients to achieve their personal goals & develop creative strategies to cope with life's stressors. I have been an LPC for over 13 years, & worked with seniors, adults, teens, & children from any location in TX via teletherapy (video/phone) who struggle with depression, anxiety, life transitions, spirituality, relationship issues, stress/anger management, coping skills, family conflict, marital/premarital issues, cultural/ethnic issues, self-esteem, academic challenges, LGBTQ, Autism/ADHD, Emotional Disturbance & much more. Some therapeutic modalities I utilize include:

I approach counseling from a whole-person or holistic perspective. We will address your specific needs and find the therapeutic path that is just right for you. We will work on all aspects of your life; collaborating with your doctors, nutritionist, psychiatrist, school etc. to affect the most complete and long-lasting change possible. Uniquely, I offer concierge options for those seeking more in-depth therapeutic services. I also make house-calls and work with individuals and families in a more intensive therapeutic approach to address more sever clinical concerns. This has shown to be helpful in reducing hospitalizations.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. TELEHEALTH AND FACE TO FACE. My approach to counseling focuses on how the influences of the past affect the decisions and interactions you are having today. Throughout our therapy, together, you and I will look at the different aspects of your personality, how you were raised, and the messages you received from you parent(s), and how you functioned in the family system. In addition, both of us will work on counseling goals, which will govern the direction of your counseling process.

I am passionate about working with individuals across the lifespan. Everyone is unique, and I approach therapy in a way that fosters that individuality to create growth. My style is strength-focused, warm, attentive, and thoughtful. I believe in therapy that emphasizes trust, safety, acceptance, understanding, and empathy. I strive to create a safe space and develop a collaborative and integrative approach to help you identify patterns, work on interpersonal struggles, facilitate self-reflection, and foster self-awareness.

For best and quickest response, email me! Phone calls are difficult to return in a timely manner with my schedule. My clients range in a variety of needs and challenges, and my experience across a diverse demographic gives me the opportunity to help people in most situations to recover, heal and overcome issues in their lives. I enjoy helping people transform their lives in both reactive and proactive ways, and look forward to helping you meet your goals.

Have you been worrying excessively or playing the same thoughts or fears over and over in your head? Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted? Have you felt down lately? While some of this may be out of your control, there are strategies and habits that can help alleviate some of these feelings. Through our work together, we will build on your strengths, passions, and areas for growth. My goal is to create a non-judgmental space where you can express your authentic self, thoughts, and feelings. We will also work on developing and strengthening the skills needed to cope with and navigate adversity in healthy ways.

Relationships. Couples. Communication. Grief. Dropouts. Sessions are 1.5 hours or more. Anxiety. Depression. Turning Points. Grief. Ordeals. College Students. Failure to Launch. Cancer. See heathercarlile.com for my blogs, books and programs. 100 videos on my You Tube channel: youtube.com/heathercarlile To get me up to speed, we start with your ENNEAGRAM personality: enneagraminstitute.com. Share your concerns, problems, family history, Genogram (family tree). Each session you should feel better. Resources: The Hero's Journey, The Family Virtues Guide, the Search Institute, the Gurian Institute, PREP and more for marriages.

My clients would describe me as supportive, honest, and ready to work. I believe therapy is something everyone can truly benefit from at some point in their lives. I take a tailored approach suited for individual clients, parents, and families and their individual issues. I am very goal driven and like to get things done in session. I like to work with clients to establish a solid foundation so they are equipped to handle difficult circumstances life throws their way. Its extremely important to help clients feel like they can independently walk through life while effectively coping with curve balls.

Opening up and letting someone in can be a difficult process. I strive to be a safe space for you and a person you can count on and trust. If you need help working through struggles such as depression, anxiety, self esteem, relationships, identity, motherhood, or work life balance, I can help. I work with adolescents and adults, and specialize in working with clients struggling with substance abuse. I am a strong LGBTQ+ ally and believe that every individual deserves their version of happiness and peace.

I work with individual adults, couples, families, and children (ages 3 - 10) and together we curate helpful ways to cope with everyday life and relationships. I encourage clients to focus on their inner strengths and make choices that bring them closer to their goals. I believe our thoughts, behaviors, values, and beliefs begin in our early years within our families of origin. These years, along with the life experiences and challenges we encounter along the way serve to shape us. Uncovering how these thoughts and behaviors impact our daily life is an important step toward healing, change, and freedom.

"PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION." Three simple words with profound implications. People seek therapy for one fundamental reason: Something in their life is not working, and they want to find a solution, an answer, to make things right again. In other words, people come to counseling to change what is no longer effective. "WITH EACH STEP, I AM GETTING STRONGER." This is my guiding philosophy, personally and professionally. I firmly believe that with enough time, support and guidance, everyone is capable of creating the change, the progress they want in their life.

Rachael has a true passion for working with teens, families, and those who feel unheard and marginalized. For over 7 years she worked exclusively with children and their families through a foster care agency, a residential setting, and in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. It is in these work environments that strengthened her abilities in helping clients face deeply rooted traumas that feed their anxiety, depression, negative self talk, and suicidal ideations. It is also through these work experiences that she has become well versed in utilizing suicide risk assessment and interventions, as well as, crisis intervention.

Imagine for a moment experiencing a better quality of life and happiness! You will discover how to overcome depression, tension, worry, and/or obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Moreover, you will experience a renewed interest in the hobbies you used to adore like playing the piano or reading your favorite author. Your sleeping pattern will no longer be disruptive. Your eating habits will become normalized so you can learn to stay in your healthy weight range. Furthermore, you will implement a healthy lifestyle like exercising and improving your brain health and managing your stress effectively. - Believe your potential is unlimited!

Just as a diabetic requires insulin and a person with vision impairment needs glasses, sometimes we benefit from emotional support to boost optimal brain health and function. Counseling is a safe, collaborative opportunity for you to take personal, self-care time assessing, processing and redefining your life. Learn to build skills to improve communication, social relationships, goal setting, decision making, time management, organization, work / life balance, self-esteem and any other issues preventing you from being the most authentic, successful, fulfilled version of yourself. Sparkman Counseling & Educational Consulting, PLLC offers counseling, coaching and consulting services.

I am offering telehealth sessions using internet and telephone options! I believe that you are endowed with the power and energy to overcome any obstacle in life but sometimes, when overwhelmed with life's challenges, you lose contact with your own power. I can help you regain balance in life and regain forward momentum to living the life you are destined to live. I am particularly interested in working with yindividuals and couples struggling with life transitions, those who are walking through loss, and those struggling with addictions and/or substance abuse.

My career started as a classroom teacher and school counselor. I currently have over 20 years of experience working with students and families. In addition to my school counseling career, I am a crisis clinician in a major hospital in the DFW metroplex and work in over 32 emergency rooms providing on-call patient care. We all face unexpected challenges which sometimes leave us feeling hopeless and powerless. I believe that we have the ability to make healthy and appropriate choices regardless of the circumstances in which we may find ourselves.

Life is full of twist and turns, and getting past the hard curves sometimes seem impossible. By providing a safe environment that allow people to feel secure and confident enough to explore their emotions and thoughts, I am better able to establish an understanding, provide support and empower as many as possible to move past the impossible. To empower others is to instill hope, desire, knowledge, a willingness to change, growth, a positive outlook, and healing. Email or Call me today to start your journey towards healing and being empowered.

Currently Accepting New Patients! An ideal client voluntarily comes to therapy seeking assistance resolving the struggles they experience which are interfering with their daily functioning. The client is willing to engage in the therapeutic work with their time and energy in the effort to move toward healing.