Therapists in Addison, TX

Resilience. Perseverance. Transparency. Verline Gaddis is a female, African American LCSW who not only embodies these impactful traits but uses them as tools to help other women rise above their own circumstances and commit to standing boldly and unapologetically in their own perfectly imperfect truth.She is no stranger to struggle and has first-hand knowledge on how to turn trials to triumph. Uncensored and resourceful yet caring and empathetic, she now seeks to serve women like the woman she used to be; women starting over, struggling with motherhood, or the “CEO of Everything” and taking care of everyone but themselves.

Sometimes you have been carrying so much and you need someone to journey with you to help you make sense of what's happening and help you cope in new ways. If you have been struggling with anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, changes in your life, spiritual abuse, or trauma, I would love to support you by giving you a safe space to process and heal.

Whether you can’t seem to manage your own impulses, anxiety or pain, or someone else’s choices have left you feeling stuck and in pain, it’s often hard to find a single safe person to telI. I want to be a safe place for you, where you feel it’s okay to be who you are. Together we can take a look at which ways of thinking and reacting are helping you reach your goals, and which parts of yourself may have helped you get to where you are but are now not effective in helping you move forward. As you learn to see your whole story and learn new tools to respond in a way that line up with your true value, healing begins.

Life! The journey can feel overwhelming at times. Sometimes the paths, in life, lead you towards uncomfortable & unfamiliar territory. The thoughts & feelings of being misunderstood, stressed out, and ready to quit begin to rule your mind. Are you so overwhelmed that you’re ready to just quit, but feel like you’d be letting everyone down? It's exhausting to feel like you're always trying, & never seeing the results. Having a therapist can become one of the most important relationships you may have. Not knowing where to start can become confusing & daunting. Your search ends here. I am here to support & accompany you on this journey.

Are you struggling to find meaning in your life? Have a teen you are worried about? Or a caretaker/parent of a child/or someone with chronic medical conditions? It can be a lonely world right now and everyone is searching for ways to feel better, have more meaning, feel more at peace. I can offer you a confidential safe space to talk about and work through your current challenges.

Do you have past trauma, unresolved issues, anxiety, depression, sexual disorders, low libido, anger, sex/porn addiction, or relationship problems that need to be worked through? Click here to schedule an appointment> bit.ly/33FBagV or email lyndasmithtexas@gmail.com for more info. Find out how my integrative approach to therapy heals the whole person. I specialize in helping individuals & couples restore their lives & relationships. With empathy & understanding, I will work with you to help you realize your greatest potentials so you can live in the "present" & focus on an amazing & successful future! PHONE & VIDEO APPT ONLY

I am a licensed psychologist dedicated to working with children and families. I treat a number of childhood emotional and behavioral disorders and have advanced training and experience in the treatment of mood disorders and anxiety disorders (e.g., OCD, social phobia, and selective mutism). I also have unique experience in providing psychotherapy to children and adolescents whose emotional problems occur alongside developmental differences, such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or mental retardation.

Just like going to the doctor, sometimes we need an emotional checkup. Counseling is an opportunity for you to work on yourself, relationships, goals, depression/anxiety, ADHD and other issues or diagnoses preventing you from living life as you wish to. Each session belongs to the client--it is your place to focus solely on you. My experience includes eight years of individual and family therapy. Additionally, I have 10 years of experience working with family dynamics in academic, learning disorders and life skills coaching as well as academic counseling.

Is anxiety or depression holding you back or pushing you around? Or do you feel helpless as you watch your teenager struggle, losing touch with what was once most important to them? Are worries or self-criticisms leaving you feeling exhausted, disconnected, and missing out on what once mattered most to you? I understand this struggle. My work focuses on helping individuals learn the skills to take back their life. However, I believe in going beyond just treating the symptoms on the surface - I want to help you get back in touch with what is truly meaningful and important in your life, and to be the best and most authentic you.

Does life seem really hard or at times does it leave you feeling stuck, lonely, confused, disconnected, and/or discouraged? If so, you are not alone. You have come to the right place. Together we will explore the patterns that might be getting in the way of living the life that you want and deserve. I am a licensed psychologist with a passion for empowering my clients to live better and healthier lives. To me therapy is a process of meeting an individual where they are at and helping them navigate the path to where they want to be. I strive to provide a safe, collaborative, non-judgmental, and warm environment for my clients

I work with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood issues. I help persons and families address communication problems, unhealthy patterns, and rebuilding trust as well as relationship problems including infidelity and blended families and co-parenting. I work with and am welcoming of LGBTQ+ relationships, hetero relationships, poly relationships, kink, BDSM, and sex workers. Additional areas addressed include religious shame surrounding sexuality. I have completed graduate studies in religion and theology and assist persons in dealing with toxic religious wounds.

"Striving Toward Success" I believe that each person can be successful in any area of their life. I am a Master's level LPC licensed by the state of Texas. I also have a doctorate in Educational Leadership. I love working with individuals between the ages of yrs old to 65+. Being a military veteran, my goal is to be of service to those who need my assistance. I do not have a set way of conducting therapy. I focus more on individual needs because I recognize that each person is unique. Give me a call and I will tell you more about the meaning of the word "Success".

In any environment that I am in, diversity and inclusivity are two qualities I search for. From first-hand experience, I know how it might feel to walk into a room where no one present looks like you. Relatability is vital. I believe there is so much power in allowing everyone to have a seat at the table, no matter their beliefs, abilities, etc. In the therapy room, I make it my top priority to see everyone as who they are right there in that moment. I love to meet people where they are at and work collaboratively with them to cultivate the essence of resiliency.

Stuck? Lost? Broken? If what you are trying isn’t working I would love to work with you to promote change. I see people ages 3 to 103 for struggles in their family relationships, medical trauma, previous abuse, self harm, behavior difficulties, and whatever else comes up along the way. I’m a registered play therapist with years of experience in trauma of all sorts, including medical trauma. Additionally I focused my research in graduate school on siblings of chronically ill children as they often by necessity have less time with their parents which can have a variety of outcomes similar to chronic trauma.

We specialize exclusively in child, adolescent, and family matters. As child & adolescent clinical psychologists, our focus is on helping young people and families thrive. Our passion is to help parents find answers and understanding to help their child succeed at home, school, and in all aspects of their lives.