Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13) Therapists in M Streets, Dallas, TX

My name is Jennifer Cook. I have been a Licensed Master Social Worker since 2007 and a Registered Dietitian since 2003. As a therapist, I focus on eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia and in body dysmorphic disorders. I also provide therapy for eating disorders, emotional trauma, depression and anxiety. I am a published writer for nutrition eating habits and weight loss regimen. My work background includes being both a Social Worker and Dietitian for cancer patients, and I completed an internship at the psych unit at Dallas VA Hospital. My goal is to show that receiving help is healthy

I have experience working with adults, children, and families on a variety of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, adjustment/life-transistion, grief/loss, trauma and abuse (child or adult), spiritual issues, ADHD, parent-child relational issues, and parenting education. I have extensive experience working with victims (adult and child) of trauma, including abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and more. Work to establish safety and coping skills for daily functioning is priority with these clients.

Balancing freedom and constraints in our every day lives leaves many of us with anxiety, depression, health concerns, family issues and work stress. Coping with anxiety, depression, can negatively and significantly affect your ability to live fully and openly. I see clients in all life-stages and their evolution as individuals. I work in both group and in individual settings to ensure that clients have the access to care they need.

DBT is an evidence based cognitive behavioral treatment that emphasizes individual psychotherapy and group skills classes to help people learn new strategies to develop a life that they experience as worth living. DBT skills include mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is effective in treating a wide range of issues such as suicidal ideation, nonsuicidal self-injury, depression, addictive behavior, PTSD, eating disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder. It has been shown to be more effective than hospitalization in the treatment of suicidality.

Adolescence and young adulthood are times of great potential filled with major developmental tasks. At times those tasks can feel overwhelming. I am passionate about offering hope and unconditional positive regard to support those working through the time of life from pre-teen through young adulthood. A safe and supportive environment, learning new coping skills, and an increased self-awareness can help clients to grow into their full potential.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern, and a Nationally Board Certified Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I provide a confidential, nonjudgmental, and an accepting environment to allow you to grow and heal from your trauma. I will be offering eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) starting December 2020. I would be honored to work with you. I am all about helping one beautiful mind at a time become better than their circumstance or happenstance. Currently seeing clients exclusively via tele-health (secure video platform).

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 provide individual counseling and premarital counseling for couples using the Prepare and Enrich Program by David Olsen. For the past 23 years, I have counseled adolescents, children, and parents in the school setting. Away from the school, my practice focused on clients of all ages who were encountering anger, anxiety, grief, depression, and low self-esteem. By attending counseling and through much encouragement, clients were able to better focus and resolve their mental issues.

Are you having trouble finding joy and happiness? Does anxiety get the best of you sometimes? Maybe it's addiction that holds you back. Do you just want your life to be easier or more enjoyable? It may seem like an impossible goal, but it's achievable. We are here to help. Our therapists work with couples and families to repair damaged relationships, prepare children and teens for the future, and help individuals heal their pain and trauma. We also help those who are simply having a hard time due to circumstance. We want all our clients to find satisfaction, peace and joy in life. It's possible! Let us help.

Telehealth and In-office sessions available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and adult who have been victims of crime. I also work with behavioral issues, relationship issues between parents and children (RAD), adoption issues, divorce issues, issues related to parental use of drugs and alcohol, and I offer parental guidance. With adults and adolescents, I also offer counseling on addiction, depression, anxiety, divorce, and mental health concerns.

Struggling with day to day living? Searching for calmness in the midst of uncertainty? If so, you and I can walk through the journey together. I am a therapist who specializes in working with youth, adolescents, and adults who have emotional and behavioral difficulties, various mental health diagnosis, childhood trauma, cognitive disabilities, and those that struggle with grief, drug abuse, alcohol use, and addiction. Additionally, I also specialize in working with females that are victims of domestic violence and have experience providing therapy for people who have been victims of physical, sexual, verbal, and/or emotional abuse.

Reaching out for therapy can be a scary and confusing process and yet we all need support and help at times. Whether it's navigating recent changes in your life or facing life changing or traumatic events, I am here to help you navigate through this process.

I'm not currently accepting new clients. Please call The Counseling Spot to schedule with one of our other amazing therapists! 214-494-9317

Dr. Chansard is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Chansard specializes in the treatment of childhood disorders and is passionate about her work with children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Chansard received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Here, she served as Chief Resident and worked with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of clinical and medical settings. Dr. Chansard subsequently completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Therapy Dallas, further specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

There is both science and personal spirit involved in the process we call counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor for 15 years, my practice has focused on adults and teens who learned some beliefs, thought patterns and behaviors as adaptations to their family life or to insulate themselves from emotional pain. In a mentally safe place, with processing and resolve, clients become more conscious, find their strengths and learn new coping truths.

Park Cities Counseling offers a variety of services for adults, parents, children, teens and families. I work with the individual to help them find and implement creative solutions to their unique struggles and needs. I specialize in coping skills with divorce and grief issues, prenatal and postpartum issues. I work with children with Anger Management as well as other child and adolescent issues. I have worked extensively in the hospital, school and clinical setting helping children, parents and teachers work successfully together.

Are you and your partner struggling in your relationship? Ashley is very passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationship. She offers an approach that helps facilitate change, repair relational injuries, and give each couple ways to continue growing their relationship after couples therapy has been completed. She has training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She helps couples identify and change the unhelpful conflict cycles that have formed in their relationship. Ashley believes in empowering couples to create a new way of connecting in their relationship.

Hey! I’m Esme, I’m a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to empower you to overcome vulnerabilities! Perhaps you have felt misunderstood, or even neglected by a previous mental health provider. Or if this is your first time seeking counseling, I want to assure you that my aim is to support you and understand you. In a safe comforted ambiance let’s work together to transform your life to the best version of you!

If pornography, sexual compulsion, trauma, relationship issues, or addictions are causing distress in your life, I'm here to help. I am a highly experienced addiction, trauma and relationship therapist working with adults, adolescents and couples. Using evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, you can overcome triggers, urges, and emotional obstacles. As a progressive Pastoral Psychotherapist, it is my passion to help my clients thrive--not just survive the challenges of life. I integrate psychotherapy and my own recovery journey to help you live into the gifted, authentic, wholehearted person whom you truly are.

I specialize in work with adolescents and adults as well as individuals struggling with stress related to medical issues. More specifically, I see parents struggling with general parenting issues and stress as well as parents of children with special needs. I also work with individuals struggling with grief, across the lifespan.