Men's Issues Therapists in Allen, TX

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Texas. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990. I spent 20 years in sales and business before completing my Masters degree Educational Psychology-Counseling in 2010 from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. My experience in business and counseling has given me the opportunity to treat a diversified clientele including: individuals, families, couples: male or female, adolescent to adult and affluent to impoverished.

You're not quite sure where to go or what to do next. You're stuck. You've made a courageous decision to seek help. Perhaps you are struggling with self-esteem issues. Maybe you're at a crossroads and unsure of your identity, of who you are. It could be anger management or depression that brought you here or you're looking to tame your monkey mind. Perception is key. How you view your surroundings and you take in feedback from that environment is real. Your feelings are real. Your experience is real. My goal is to craft an environment that allows you to feel safe and feel emboldened to be true.

Greetings! I am Dr. Stokes, and over the past 25+ years I have worked with clients seeking help with their relationships, clients dealing with anxiety, men who struggle with pornography issues, anger issues and just feeling "lost," and clients who struggle with substance abuse. I believe in providing "how to" skills so you feel more confident to handle whatever life throws at you. Clients often describe me as "straight to the point" and "action-oriented."

Are you dissatisfied with the way life is going for you? Are you struggling with career, personal, or relationship issues and not sure what to do?

Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, or lost? Maybe the stresses of work or school, uncertainty in relationships, or struggles with unhelpful behaviours are preventing you from living a fulfilling, authentic life. Sometimes we all need some additional support to understand the many moving pieces in our lives and figure out how to arrange them in a way that is not only manageable, but satisfying and enjoyable. I have a passion for helping LGBTQIA+ folks, young adults, and men from all walks of life facing anxiety, depression, or general dissatisfaction to arrange their life in a way that provides joy, actualisation, and peace.

Robby Meason is an LPC-Associate under supervision of Katrena Hart, MS, LPC-S. Robby is a supportive therapist, believing in the power of a genuine connection through being accepting and empathetic to your needs. As your therapist, Robby will implement a person-centered approach by making it a priority to create a safe space for you to feel heard and understood. Because unique life experiences vary greatly, Robby believes in the importance of being eclectic by pulling from a wide range of interventions in order to customize the best possible treatment approach for you.

I believe true healing involves hard-work, a dose of self-awareness and the diligence to see oneself as being capable of it. Let me help you get to that place using congruence, unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding. As a Client Centered Therapist, I seek to assist you with addressing the concerns, acknowledging the needs and identifying the goals specific to your overall idea of mental wellness. My experience ranges from ages 7-65+ in different levels of severity.

Seeking mental health is an important step towards general well-being. Just as you would not be expected to simply “tough out” a broken leg, for instance, neither should you do the same for depression, anxiety, or even more importantly, finding yourself at a crossroads and uncertain what to do next. I am here to lend a non-judgmental ear, and to help you move through difficult aspects of your life. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, uncertainty about paths forward in life, and addiction for adults, and with a particular interest in the LGBTQ population.

New Clients Welcome! Sometimes you can be in a room full of people and feel totally alone. You tell yourself that if anyone else knew your struggles they wouldn’t understand, they'd tell you to “get over it” or worse, they would reject you completely. We often strive to prove our value as people through achievement or by doing for others, and we lose sight of who we are and what we want. You deserve a space where you can be truly seen, heard, and accepted as you are where you're at; counseling can be that place.

You've tried to stop using substances, engaging in problematic sexual behavior or viewing pornography on your own, but can’t. Your spouse, partner or other loved ones are hurting. They say they can't trust you anymore. Even worse, you feel you can't trust yourself. Your reality now consists of escalating feelings of failure, guilt, inadequacy and shame. And again, you turn to medicate and escape your reality. The vicious cycle continues. All you want is relief. Please know, hope and healing is possible.

Life is often the most stressful when things are unpredictable and out of our control. So, it's not unusual, with the state of the world today, we might be feeling more stressed than we normally do. Things you've been able to cope with in the past you might be finding more difficult to handle. That's a normal response to a very abnormal situation. In times like this, we have to focus on what we can control and learn to cope with things we can't change. My role is to assist you in the process

Dr. Falkstein has worked in the mental health field since 1988 and has conducted several thousand evaluations over the past 25 years. Unlike most psychologists, Dr. Falkstein has experience and knowledge as a psychologist in private practice and as a school psychologist actually working in the schools. Dr. Falkstein has a clinical team that works with him that includes 6 other Psychologists and 4 Licensed Professional Counselors. We offer evaluation services and therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults.

Welcome to a space of renewal, healing and growth. Change is possible! I tailor treatment plans to the unique needs of each person, couple and family. I love meeting new clients and beginning the process of helping you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I love working with ages 8-80. Kids between 6 and 8 are also welcome for screening for Autism. My practice is LGBT affirming and welcoming. I work very well with pre-teens and teens.

I believe healing happens within the relationship and that so many things are possible when you are willing to show up and engage in the process. I refer to it as the “The Healing Arts.”

Life can be especially difficult for you as an LGBTQ person. Torturous anxiety, relationship problems, deep confusion, struggling self-worth, loneliness, and even hopelessness are all common experiences of LGBTQ+ people because the world often does not make it easy for you. I understand. I really do. But even further, with your willingness to work and the knowledge, experience, and expertise I've developed over the years, we will walk together towards the life you hope for. I have seen near countless LGBTQ+ people find the freedom, hope, self-love, and sense of safety they have longed for. I hope you will be next.

Diara is a compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental counselor with experience working with adults. Diara has worked with adults in various settings including inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient therapy. Diara strives to create a safe therapeutic environment to decrease the stigma of mental illness. Diara aims to be a guide while simultaneously empowering her clients during the therapeutic process. Diara enjoys helping clients increase their knowledge and awareness of ineffective patterns and replacing them by implementing more positive patterns in their routines.

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.