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Shametra Lakay Yeager

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Dallas, TX 75208
Life often presents unexpected challenges that can feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. These challenges often lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, mental health issues, relationship conflicts, or general dissatisfaction with life. I understand what it feels like to be defeated, and I want you to know that you are not alone. I will provide a safe space for self-exploration, awareness, personal growth, and overall wellness.
I believe that our life experiences shape how we perceive and interpret situations, which affects how we feel and respond. I use an integrative approach to help couples, families, and individuals create the changes they desire by fostering understanding, offering fresh insights, providing new perspectives, and developing practical solutions.
You have already made the first step towards change by getting online and exploring therapy as an option for you and/or your loved ones. Schedule your free consultation to see if therapy, and our unique team dynamic, would be a good fit for you.
Call or Shametra Lakay Yeager now for a free 15 minute consultation - (214) 225-3513

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Dallas, TX 75208

(214) 225-3513

Duncanville, TX 75116

My website
I offer therapy online via video, so you can remain in the comfort of your home. I'm available most weekdays and in the evenings.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's ride the waves of change together!
Shametra Lakay Yeager
Let's Connect (214) 225-3513
Photo of Shametra Lakay Yeager, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Dallas, TX 75208

(214) 225-3513

Duncanville, TX 75116

My website
I offer therapy online via video, so you can remain in the comfort of your home. I'm available most weekdays and in the evenings.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's ride the waves of change together!
Shametra Lakay Yeager

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $120
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem EAP
  • Ascension SmartHealth
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Curative
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am in-network with most major insurance plans. Private pay with sliding fee scale is optional if out-of-network. Please reach out with any questions. I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Shametra Lakay Yeager, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Shametra Lakay Yeager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (214) 225-3513
"
I am in-network with most major insurance plans. Private pay with sliding fee scale is optional if out-of-network. Please reach out with any questions. I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Shametra Lakay Yeager, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Shametra Lakay Yeager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (214) 225-3513

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 204280 Shametra Lakay Yeager
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended Abilene Christian University , Master of Marriage & Family Therapy , Graduated 2020
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I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology, and graduate degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. I have 7 years of experience helping young and middle-aged adults, couples, and families in crisis. My approach is client-centered, strength-based, and faith-based.
Photo of Shametra Lakay Yeager, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Shametra Lakay Yeager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (214) 225-3513
"
I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology, and graduate degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. I have 7 years of experience helping young and middle-aged adults, couples, and families in crisis. My approach is client-centered, strength-based, and faith-based.
Photo of Shametra Lakay Yeager, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Shametra Lakay Yeager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (214) 225-3513

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Women's Issues
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Shametra Lakay Yeager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (214) 225-3513
Photo of Shametra Lakay Yeager, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Shametra Lakay Yeager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (214) 225-3513

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Strength-Based
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I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Shametra Lakay Yeager, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Shametra Lakay Yeager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (214) 225-3513
"
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Shametra Lakay Yeager, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Shametra Lakay Yeager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (214) 225-3513

Location

Primary Location

Dallas, TX 75208

(214) 225-3513

Additional Location

Duncanville, TX 75116

(214) 225-3513
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I offer therapy online via video, so you can remain in the comfort of your home. I'm available most weekdays and in the evenings.
Photo of Shametra Lakay Yeager, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Shametra Lakay Yeager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (214) 225-3513
"
I offer therapy online via video, so you can remain in the comfort of your home. I'm available most weekdays and in the evenings.
Photo of Shametra Lakay Yeager, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Shametra Lakay Yeager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (214) 225-3513