Tela
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (817) 761-3020
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when you or your child is struggling with trauma, anxiety, or other stressors. I provide compassionate, evidence-based support for children, teens, and adults in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Together, we’ll navigate difficult emotions and behaviors using a strengths-based, individualized approach—helping you or your child build resilience, confidence, and the tools needed to thrive.
I empower clients to explore their strengths and resilience while addressing challenges. My goal is to help children, teens, and families overcome difficulties and build lasting emotional well-being and personal growth.
I work collaboratively with clients to address anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, and support personal growth. My integrative therapeutic approach draws from Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and humanistic principles, thoughtfully tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
Call or Email Tela Thornton now for a free 15 minute consultation - (817) 761-3020
Let's Connect (817) 761-3020
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Tela Thornton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (817) 761-3020
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 63278 Tela Thornton
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended University of Texas at Arlington, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2016
- License: Registered Play Therapist T-6563 / 2024
- Certificate from EMDRIA 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Tela Thornton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (817) 761-3020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Internet Addiction
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
Tela Thornton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (817) 761-3020
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Tela Thornton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (817) 761-3020
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Tela Thornton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Call for a free consultation now - (817) 761-3020