Therapists in North Dallas, Dallas, TX

Healing is a journey that is unique to each person’s individual lived experiences. Maybe you've experienced discrimination, trauma, or unhealthy relationship patterns that cause you to feel disconnected, unsure about yourself or life trajectory, or develop unhealthy coping mechanisms. Maybe you're feeling stuck or wondering if healing is even possible. In therapy I provide a safe open space that allows for growth, exploration, and healing tailored to your individual needs.

Are you overwhelmed by your stress, emotions, or current ways of thinking? Maybe you are struggling with anxiety, depression, a romantic or family relationship, decision, or difficult adjustment/transition period? Regardless of what you are facing, I work from a belief that all people have resiliency to face life's challenges-and my role is to help you find that strength within yourself. With every client, I am genuinely interested in learning more about you and how I can be most helpful-which means I will use an individualized/customized approach, as opposed to a "one-size fits all" treatment.

A licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a social worker with advanced clinical practitioner status; Shirlee Stewart has worked in the mental health field for 25 years. Her therapy techniques include a combination of supportive, cognitive behavioral and family systems therapy. She also has extensive experience working with individuals as well as marital family and group counseling. She enjoys treating couples with relationship issues.

Relationships are complicated and often bring emotional pain, loneliness, anxiety, and discouragement. Committing to someone requires courage and strength. I work with couples, families, and individuals applying the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which is a research-based treatment for clients seeking emotional connection and fulfillment in relationships. EFT helps clients understand the interactional patterns that cause emotional disconnection. I would love to offer you these tools, deeper understanding, and helpful insight as you seek to repair your most important relationships.

My ideal client is ready to change, and needs someone who celebrates who they are while being patient enough to walk with them through the ups and downs of life. They need a therapist who is willing to create a safe space for them to practice and grow in vulnerability.

My clients are those looking to be happier, more fulfilled, better. They are individuals bringing their unique concerns and personal histories, hungry for relief from uncertainty, shame, and worry. In sessions, we are reflective, curious, and patient with emotions, the past, and fears.

I'm currently accepting new clients! Hi, there! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor seeing clients online across the state of Texas and in person in Dallas. I work with clients who are navigating grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, coping with medical diagnoses, caregiving, or stress related to other life transitions. Maybe you feel lost, stuck, or alone. You might feel like you don't know how to move forward. If you're ready to gain new skills, understand yourself more, and begin to heal, contact me today!

I help people deal with the emotional pain experienced during, and after a loss. I work side-by-side with my clients, giving them a safe place to heal and grow. What's causing you to grieve? Many people require support, and assistance in coping with life's many twists and turns. Friends and family may not always have the patience, or understanding to help. Allow me to work with you and assist you through your pain. You do not have to suffer in silence. Author of two books at www.amazon.com/author/abbygailsmith under pen name: Abby Gail Smith.

Counseling is supposed to be convenient, effective and helpful. Through evidenced based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and DBT, we are able to process trauma, explore and establish coping skills, and slowly but surely, start living again. I've worked in the nonprofit sector helping victims of domestic violence as well as other issues to include addiction, personality disorders, and family conflict. I work with the LGBTQ community and take pride in working with multicultural clients.

Are you feeling like something is “off”? Is the "committee" in your head so loud it is interfereing? Do you no longer enjoy the things you used to? Are you choosing to “numb out” your thoughts and feelings and engaging in unhealthy habits? Are you able to nurture your relationships, or are you neglecting to “feed” the relationship? These questions require us to take a deep, hard look into “self”, sometimes from a 20,000 feet above perspective. The idea of doing something different can be difficult, but change is necessary to facilitate growth. What is working for you and what can you change? Rearview mirror or forward focused?

I believe each person has unique strengths and experiences to successfully navigate life's challenges. However, sometimes, we find ourselves feeling stuck: struggling with depression or anxiety, stressed by our many roles in life, overwhelmed by loss, or holding the pieces of broken relationships, unable to find a way out on our own. My goal is to create a collaborative, culturally-sensitive and compassionate space in which I offer personally-tailored interventions for your situation while working with you to identify and utilize your own strengths to bring about positive change in your life.

There are many reasons why you might be searching for a therapist. You might find life overwhelming right now and need a place to process through the feelings of chaos. Maybe you are experiencing conflict in a meaningful relationship or in your own marriage. Perhaps you are in a place where you are ready to grow or find deeper connection. Setting aside time during your week to open yourself up to me is something I treat with great respect and confidentiality.

Struggling? You don't have to go alone...... Navigating life can sometimes lead us to feel disconnected from our close relationships, the people around us, or even ourselves. We may be sailing smoothly through life at times, and at others - the unexpected happens and we are not sure what to do, or how to recover. This can lead to a profound sense of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection. If you find yourself struggling or having difficulty finding meaning and purpose - you are not alone. To struggle is to be human, and I would be honored to help you uncover the answers you seek.

I am a Licensed Psychologist in Texas (in person & virtual sessions) & Illinois (virtual only sessions) providing short and long-term therapy to adults (ages 18 and up). I have worked with individuals from all ranges of life including varying socio-economic status and different stages of life in settings like college counseling centers, community mental health, and forensic detention facilities. Some areas of interest to me are depression or difficult moods, troubling thought processes, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger management, recovery from trauma, and chronic relationship problems/marriage difficulties.

As a psychologist and Lacanian psychoanalyst, I believe that psychotherapy works best when you feel free to express and explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences-including the ones that feel difficult to put into words. Words have the power both to hurt and to heal. I am trained to listen and intervene in a way that can have many benefits, including relief from suffering and substantive, lasting changes such as personal growth, increased relationship satisfaction and life fulfillment, and an improved ability to work and succeed. I provide a comfortable, professional environment in which I aim to help you meet your goals.

I work with adult individuals who struggle with heightened emotional responses, relationship issues, and trauma. I also work with individuals who identify as Adult Children of Emotionally Immature/ Narcissistic Parents and are in recovery from emotional abuse. You may feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster and find it difficult to cope with what you feel others see as “normal” life struggles. You may also find it difficult to set boundaries, feel anxious/overwhelmed with certain relationships and struggle with guilt, shame and invalidation. If this sounds like you, I'd love to help.

I work collaboratively with individuals and couples to help uncover relational patterns that are contributing to their challenges, as well as strengths. I strive to meet clients where they are to help uncover the tools that will work best within the context of their own unique, personal journeys. I’m a big believer that therapy can be beneficial at any stage of life and enjoy working with adults and couples across all life stages and transitions.

I provide practical ways to approach some of life's most difficult challenges. I offer respect, non-judgement and empathy so that the therapeutic relationship gives you the opportunity for awareness that allows you to grow and find new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. My clinical experience has been in counseling Adults, Children and Adolescents.

As a business owner and visionary entrepreneur myself, I understand the nuances and challenges involved in being a highly motivated, high performing creative and professional. Even the most successful performers struggle with anxiety, internal harshness, and the residual impact of earlier life relationships and experiences. As a certified Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapist, my aim is to help you cultivate a deep and healthy relationship to yourself so that you can engage in healthier relationships to your partner, others in your life, and even to your professional work.