Therapists in Allen, TX

*WEEKDAY EVENING AVAILABILITY* If you have found yourself looking at this page, for answers, or direction, then life has likely thrown unwanted or unneeded stressors your way. Are you consistently looking for answers to the struggles you have? Are you tired of looking in the same places, to the same people, in the same way, and not feeling any relief? Life can seem unforgiving and often quite difficult, but it does not have to be. You can feel confident, secure, and empowered to make decisions that will lead to a life worth living.

Anxiety, depression, and personal conflict are not always signs of illness, neurosis, or flaws of development, or character. Many times healthy individuals find themselves in internal struggles that are related to important growth points in their lives. These are periods of potential growth based in crises of values, spirituality, and expansion of self. Such crises are reflected in questions of a deeper, spiritual, or existential nature which the individual is asking, or in general non-specific feelings of unease, dissatisfaction, or depression. If you feel you are facing such struggles, then I may be able to help you.

Immediate Availability in the ALLEN office to process recent events. Allison offers Individual, Marriage, Family or Faith Based Counseling to adults and adolescents. Anxiety and depression are epidemics in our society and you can learn how to overcome them throughout the counseling process. We will examine core beliefs, emotional wounds and negative self talk. You can realize self worth and find purpose while changing from hurting to healthy. Allison embraces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy (you tell your story), and Solution Focused Therapy. Allison can also incorporate spirituality into the counseling process.

Do you feel bogged down with anger, anxiety, depression and/or overwhelming stress? Is your marriage in trouble? There is hope. We are not made to live life alone. Sometimes talking to someone with a caring, professional ear is what it takes to set in motion a lasting change for the better. Overcoming the obstacles that stop us and excelling to become a better person, spouse, parent and/or professional is my goal in partnering with you.

I know what it feels like to experience deep loneliness. All of my life including today I have felt and still feel misunderstood due to my unique circumstances in life. Because I know how this feels like, I connect with clients who have felt or are still feeling misunderstood and alone. Whether it is the hidden loneliness of a leader or the obvious loneliness of someone who is rejected, I relate to both. The clients that I serve that often feel this way are those with church trauma, ADHD, and third culture kids (those who have been raised in countries outside of their parent's passport countries).

In my practice I focus on Freedom - The freedom to love and be loved authentically. In life we can be held back by obstacles we can't see as well as by obstacles we can see. I specialize in helping clients working to free themselves from those roadblocks. Successful clients have entered my office asking questions like: "No matter what I say, my spouse hears something different." "Why am I doing this, again?" "I've done everything I know, and not advancing at work," "Why won't these thoughts (fears) leave me alone?"

Are you stressed, distressed or hurting? I have over 30 years of experience and knowledge to help you through your struggles. As a LPC I can show you the coping skills. As a retired psychiatric nurse (RN) I understand the mind /body connection (also medications and their effects). Oh, and I have a PhD from a well-known seminary if you're interested in the spiritual side of issues (no preaching). I use CBT, DBT, and trauma focused CBT with the goal of empowering clients to improve themselves emotionally and spiritually by enrichment of positive beliefs, effective communication, and grieving through loss.

Change is a part of life. Sometimes it can be easy to navigate, but sometimes change can knock you off your feet. I’m here to help you get back up, find direction, and move towards your goals.

I have a passion for helping those with dealing with relationship conflict, spiritual trauma, chronic illness, caregiving fatigue, and faith crises. I am also comfortable with working through the many forms that depression, anxiety, loneliness, and grief can take. I am dedicated to meeting you wherever you might be in your life journey, especially in those periods of transition that can prove trying. I believe that we all have the ability to make positive and healthy changes in those difficult places of our lives—sometimes, we just need extra tools and encouragement to help us! You don’t have to walk through these challenges alone.

Are you ready to heal from trauma or grief, set personal boundaries, gain coping skills and improve relationships? If you answered "yes," welcome! As your therapist, we will work together to set goals to achieve healing and mental wellness. This collaboration is one of importance as healing and self-betterment are difficult to achieve on your own. Remember- healing is not linear. As we uncover your authentic-self, you will come to find peace within yourself that no one can take away from you. My goal is to empower you to discover all you are meant to be.

As a relationship therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and live a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.

Asma Sheikh is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a fervent commitment to empowering women, adolescents, ethnic minorities, immigrants, and first-generation individuals. With a career characterized by unwavering devotion, Asma fosters a nurturing, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment where individuals, couples, and families can freely explore their life journeys, cultivate meaningful connections, and commence a transformative voyage towards healing.

Finding the right therapist/coach can be a whip for sure. How on earth do I choose who to divulge my struggles with! If you want someone to be real and honest with you but not judgemental, look no further. If you believe you are ready, let's get started and get you some relief-life is too short. I believe we ALL have a purpose and that we are all affected by choices, good and bad, we have made in our lifetime. We can change despite those choices but sometimes the consequences don't.

Feeling lost, or maybe you’re struggling with a big life change? No one is too far gone or “broken.” My goal is to help you to finish your past, be present for today, and make progress forward into your tomorrows. I enjoy the process of walking alongside my clients’ unique experiences when they feel that they may be at their lowest point. I strive to provide a positive and encouraging space for my clients to become aware of the issues in their paths, while also helping them to uncover the hidden tools that they have access to. One process I use with clients is Name it-Claim it-Tame it-Change it.

With over 30 years of clinical experience, I offer practical steps and guidance that promote awareness and forward movement with the challenges brought to therapy. Are you going through a difficult time overwhelmed with emotion, or working hard and aiming to please but find you are worn out and satisfying no one, including yourself? You may be feeling stuck in an unhealthy relationship or behavior pattern. You may be struggling with that "inner critic" that succeeds in throwing you off your game. I strive to provide a safe environment where relief and desired change can replace pain, distress, and frustration.

您好！I'm Katherine! Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about where your life is headed? Are you trying to move past trauma or a toxic relationship? Improve your life skills whether you’re an adult or a teenager dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, past or recent trauma, relationship problems, grief and other concerns. I'm here to walk you through the obstacles, difficulties and triumphs of the therapeutic process. My personal philosophy of counseling begins and ends with grace and a willingness to enter into an individual's experience alongside them. I have had great success working with teens and adults of all ages.

My role as a counselor includes working with teens (14+) and adults. I also do a lot of work with parents and will incorporate family sessions as needed. I treat individuals struggling with life changes, low self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal thinking, behavioral problems at home and/or at school, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, trauma, social struggles, relationship struggles, family conflict, divorce, and depression. I utilize various counseling approaches based on each clients needs and goals, including Cognitive-Behavioral, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused Therapy approaches.

I am a Youth Development Specialist (ages 13+) & relational trauma therapist who focuses on the treatment of trauma on adolescents, adults, & families. Traumas may include, but are not limited to, PTSD & stress symptoms, childhood or relational adverse experiences like physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; cultural & minority oppressive experiences, along with divorce & blending of families. Internal Family Systems & Narrative models of therapy ground my work in considering impacts of culture, client experience, & intersections of identities towards tailoring treatment to fit each client goal.