Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Allen, TX

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my primary goal is to assist my clients in finding purpose and meaning in their lives. My 20 plus year career has been dedicated to helping people improve their quality of life, regardless of their situation. I believe skilled counseling can be beneficial to all individuals in every season. I have facilitated both family and couple therapy and have also worked with clients dealing with addictions. I have come alongside clients in all phases of life and have spoken on a national level on the topics of suffering and end-of-life decisions.

Are you feeling stuck and ready for a change? Let’s sit down and work through it together! Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, conflict in your relationships or just overall feeling stressed, I am here to help. My name is Kim and I’m a LCSW with over 10 years of experience. I’m passionate about helping people build skills to live more fulfilled, happy lives.

Sierra is a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in helping children, teens, and young adults through a variety of challenges including adjustment to change, family challenges, overcoming fears, trauma recovery, behavioral problems at home or school, anger/impulse-control, ADHD, socialization problems, anxiety/depression, low self-worth, perfectionism, OCD, and/or relationship struggles. Some of her areas of focus include solution-focused, faith-based (upon request), CBT/ DBT , person-centered, strength-based, play therapy, sandtray, and art therapy.

Dr. Laura K. Schilling specializes in working with children and adolescents, families in crisis, trauma recovery, PTSD, psychiatric disorders, eating disorders, co-occuring disorders, couples therapy, and ADHD. She conducts psychological testing, and contracts incarcerated parenting assessments, forensic assessments and evaluations. During individual therapy she utilizes a constructivist theoretical framework which entails modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and solution brief focus therapy. Please feel free to schedule an appointment by calling (972) 954-7188. Insurance is accepted.

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.

I have been in education for 35 years and served adolescents as a counselor for the past 20 years. My areas of interest include anxiety, panic attacks, grief and phobias that clients often experience. What I find most helpful to people is to provide a warm and safe place to express the feelings and experiences in a non-judgmental atmosphere. I also believe it is important to instill confidence in them. These days it seems the relationship between client and therapist is more important than ever and I hope to build such bonds.

Let's talk about why things are so hard. Why you're doing the same old thing day in and day out despite wanting to change. Why you're waking up and wishing that the pills you took the night before had actually worked. Why in spite of all the things you've done to try and recover from your eating disorder or addiction, you feel like you've made no progress. Let's get down to the root of things and face them head on. If you're ready to get to work, let's talk.

Therapy can be very helpful in addressing problems you may be having in your life. If you struggle with relationship problems, decision making, depression, anxiety, self esteem, impluse control, trauma, substance abuse, grief, addiction or life transitions; I can provide a neutral non-judgmental space to explore and resolve these issues. Many people believe they should be able to solve problems on their own and seek help often waiting until the situation has grown unmanageable. However, early interventions and proactive actions tend to lesson the impact of painful experiences, allowing you to move past problems more easily and quickly.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and other disorders through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Dr. Abbassi is an expert in couple's communication and sexual issues. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist by American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and approved Supervisor of LPC and LMFT. He works with individual (children and Adults) in the area of depression, anxiety and general life difficulties. Dr. Abbassi has been in private practice for over 26 years. As a full Professor at local Institute of Higher Education, Dr. Abbassi teaches and provides supervision to Counseling Interns for both LPC & LMFT boards.

I am committed to helping my clients achieve their goals. I believe that counseling can promote a lifestyle that results in physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. I focus on the client as a whole individual, rather than a disorder, and encourage healthy behaviors across various aspects of life. I conceptualize individuals and form treatment plans tailored to each client's unique characteristics, strengths, values, and needs. I work diligently to create a safe, empathic, and supportive environment for my clients.

As a clinician, I work with individuals, families & couples in addressing a variety of issues (e.g. mood concerns, communication issues, anger management, emotion regulation, domestic violence, other past abuse, career counseling, etc.) I work with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse/ Addictions, etc. I also hold a Masters in Counseling Psychology, Masters & Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. As an Industrial-Organizational Consultant,I work with individuals & businesses contingent on specific needs including Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership coaching, Retention, Training, Employee engagement, & more.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Heidi Johanson, LPC-S. I received my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family from Texas A&M Commerce. My specialties include Trauma/PTSD and Complex PTSD, couples/relationship and family issues, and struggles with low self-esteem. I have experience treating adults and teens with ADD/ADHD and Neurodiversity struggles, grief, infertility, personality disorders, addictions, depression, anxiety, and am also passionate in providing therapy for first responders and military service members.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in the state of Texas. My Master's degree is in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of North Texas. I have extensive experience in treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, life adjustment issues, Bi-Polar disorder, attachment disorder, and family/relationship related issues. My goal as a therapist is to understand the client’s current struggles in life, and to help identify the triggering issues so that the best treatment approach can be utilized.

Jaclyn is well versed in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders, stress, major life transitions, grief and loss, abuse, trauma, substance abuse recovery, relationship concerns, suicidal ideation, self-harm, LGBTQIA+ concerns and much more. Bringing experience from the non-profit world, as well as inpatient hospital settings, Jaclyn has supported individuals experiencing crisis and navigating immediate life-changing circumstances. Jaclyn also brings experience counseling diverse populations impacted directly and indirectly by sexual violence.

Throughout my experience as a counselor, I have noticed that our shame is the foundational and often times our biggest barrier to success. My approach is to help client's identify and replace these shame-based thoughts and become more aware of how these thoughts impact the way they see themselves, others, and the world around them. Once you can view your authentic self as someone that is worthy, goals can be clearly defined, progress can be made, and healing can be obtainable. While this isn't the only consideration in counseling, it is one of great importance.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I obtained my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from The University of Houston – Clear Lake, and my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Whoop! Much of my experience has included treating adults struggling with complex PTSD, OCD, phobias, social anxiety, addiction, adult ADD/ADHD, and depression. Additionally, I have a passion for providing services to other “helpers”, such as first responders, veterans, social workers, counselors, nurses, doctors, teachers, and others who endlessly give back to our communities.

Samantha Wilson, M.S., LPA, earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology from the University of Texas at Tyler. A clinician offering experience with child (10+), adolescent, adult individual psychotherapy and couples counseling, Samantha specializes in the treatment of trauma, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, various mood disorders, sexual abuse and relationship concerns. She is well versed in Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression and anxiety due to childhood trauma.

Counseling is supposed to be convenient, effective and helpful. Through evidenced based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and DBT , we are able to process trauma, explore and establish coping skills, and slowly but surely, start living again. I've worked in the nonprofit sector helping victims of domestic violence as well as other issues to include addiction, personality disorders, and family conflict. I work with the LGBTQ community and take pride in working with multicultural clients.