Therapists in Allen, TX

Thank you for giving me your time! I am the Owner & Founder of Envisions Counseling, LLC. My practice has been a staple of the community for years. People often reach out to me when life has left them in pain, feeling anxious, sadness, frustration or even a loss of hope. They may feel worn, tired and emotionally burnt out. You desire a brighter and happier future. You also deserve to feel happy, loved and appreciated. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or finding it hard to adjust to new life circumstances, there is help. If you feel stuck, there is help. Lets get you and your loved ones to place that you want to be!

With over 25 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.

NARCISSISTIC ABUSE RESOURCE IS A SOLUTION FOCUSED SPECIALTY PRACTICE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN EMOTIONALLY WOUNDED IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP. The victim's recovery requires finding a safe harbor from the emotional storms, working through various phases of trauma, and healing the invisible wounds. Rebuilding self-trust, self-esteem, and self-worth with attention to self-care will provide the foundation of a sustainable recovery process. With patience and commitment the victim will be able to thrive in newly chosen healthy relationships. Dr Allen's specialty practice focuses on the healing of invisible wounds from narcissistic abuse.

Are you a woman of color who is motivated and ambitious, but struggling to find balance? Are you a woman of color who is a therapist or in a helping profession and find that you constantly give to others, but feel burnt out? Have you found that “having it all” isn’t as satisfying as you’d hope it would be? Or perhaps you are having a difficult time owning your success or even reaching your true potential. If you are ready to invest in your mental health, change unhealthy beliefs and behaviors, and achieve the emotional stability you desire, I would be privileged to walk with you on your journey.

Exhausted. Hoping to have a good day with your child, but hope ran out when he had another tantrum. Praying for some relief. The yelling and screaming and the anxiety are becoming unmanageable. Just one good day. That's not asking too much, is it? Lots of advice but nothing has worked. Or it works for a while and then it goes back to the same old thing. Fear of what might happen means staying home most of the time. Surely there is a better way. For you and your child.

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 identify strengths and overcome weaknesses in thought patterns. 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.

I have been in the field of private practice since 2002 and since 2000 as a school counselor. As a military dependent, I understand our diverse society and the stressors and positive influences around us. I believe in empowering my clients using an eclectic approach. SE HABLA Español!

I believe that with the right professional help, healing is possible. Everyone has a unique story to tell. It's critical to understand that you're not alone in your experience. Working with teenagers and their parents provided me with valuable insight into what they desire to achieve in their healing journey. Life can be difficult at times, but you must remember that you are in charge of your own destiny and that you are the only person who can solve your problems. I work with adolescent and preadolescent children as well as their parents. Depression, anxiety, and career counseling with teenagers are my main areas of expertise.

Helping children and teens is what I'm most passionate about. I am a licensed psychologist with a specialty in clinical child psychology. I feel so fortunate to have been helping children and their families since 1997. I specialize in psychological evaluations and therapy for school aged children and adolescents. My evaluations typically address: ADHD/ADD, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Some of the clients that I tend to work best with include gifted children, those with anxiety disorders, and children on the autism spectrum.

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.

Sometimes seeing a counselor for the first time can be anxiety producing. Often we don't know what to expect. We come to the session with pre-conceived notions of what it will be like. I work hard to provide a safe and comfortable environment for clients so that they can trust not only me, but the process. I begin with where you are. I have found that the "best fit" client is one who has the capacity to be honest, open-minded, and willing. There's not a lot that can be done if those three elements are absent.

It is common to question your decisions in life. Sometimes, it can seem like life is going so fast you find yourself feeling lost, anxious or overwhelmed. Perhaps things have gotten so tough that you feel judged, overall worthless and a burden to your friends and family. Maybe thinking about going to class, talking in front of peers, or even getting groceries creates worry that you will be rejected. Are you in so much pain that you have gotten to the point that you have considered or attempted to end your life? Do you feel like your fears have begun to take over who you are? Whether you are ready to make a change or just need someone to listen, I am here. My hope is that you will feel accepted, safe, and empowered as you begin to take your life back. Together, we will work to discover direction and meaning that will lead you towards being fulfilled and secure. Often the times in life when we face our fears we grow the most. Having support or even a sense of accountability can provide enough strength to grow and find purpose.

Hello! Do you experience anxiety, depression, loss of focus, trouble sleeping, and/or many other symptoms that you may not even know how to express? If so my experience enables me to offer effective individualized psychological care.

I provide behavioral services to individuals with anxiety related disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and social phobia, habit disorders such as Tourette’s syndrome, Trichotillomania, and skin picking. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatments such as parent/ family management training, exposure and response prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Clinical Behavior Analysis (CBA). I believe in a collaborative approach through a multi-disciplinary team for best therapeutic outcomes and will empower clients to align their behavior with their values.

I am a Youth Development Specialist & 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.

Tired of losing your temper or just feeling overwhelmed? If anxiety and frustration often get the best of you - you can learn to manage your emotions and keep a level head even under pressure. Emotional management counseling is a way to achieve results if you want to increase your emotional intelligence and improve the things in your life that matter most such as your marriage, parenting skills, career development and health. My approach provides targeted and relevant support based on your goals. Sessions are focused on positive behavior change and creating new habits, so emotions and anxiety won't control your life.

Are you overwhelmed with life right now? Have you been told you're too sensitive or take things too personally? Are you struggling in your relationships? I help individuals who are experiencing anxiety, low self-worth, eating disorders, relationship challenges and childhood trauma. I also have a special interest in working with the highly sensitive and empaths. I'll help you learn healthy coping skills for the here and now, while also taking a look back into your history to find what's getting in the way of happiness and healthy relationships. Together, we'll build your positive self-worth and get to the root of the problem.

I firmly believe in meeting the client in where they are in their life’s journey, creating a place free of judgment or barriers. I believe everyone has the chance for personal growth and can benefit from therapy. The mind can create cognitive distortions, inaccurate thoughts that produce negative emotions. My belief is that challenging those negative thoughts at their onset is the best line of defense to keep you from reinforcing the negative thought pattern.

A Safe Place Counseling provides private therapeutic interventions for relationship issues, marital couples, women issues teens and grief. It is my belief that each individual wants to create a better way of handling life situations that are beneficial to all involved. Through my experiences, people who face past and present negative experiences can move past them with the hope of a more emotionally and mentally healthy life with the tools that are provided. As individuals become more whole and healthy, so does the family and the community.

*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.