Female Therapists in Canton, TX

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Stacy M Pulley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canton, TX 75103
Trauma hurts. It can be sudden, life-altering and overwhelming, or chronic, subtle and nearly unnoticeable, but either way it can change the way we think about others, the world, and unfortunately, ourselves. Dealing with the aftermath—changes in our relationships, lashing out toward self or others, feeling nothing and/or everything all at once—is sometimes as hard as the initial event, especially when society, friends and family and our own minds tell us to “just get over it.” Worse, sometimes we aren’t even sure where the trauma came from in the first place, leaving us confused and even feeling hopeless.
Trauma hurts. It can be sudden, life-altering and overwhelming, or chronic, subtle and nearly unnoticeable, but either way it can change the way we think about others, the world, and unfortunately, ourselves. Dealing with the aftermath—changes in our relationships, lashing out toward self or others, feeling nothing and/or everything all at once—is sometimes as hard as the initial event, especially when society, friends and family and our own minds tell us to “just get over it.” Worse, sometimes we aren’t even sure where the trauma came from in the first place, leaving us confused and even feeling hopeless.
(903) 603-7450 View (903) 603-7450
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Tascha Reese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Canton, TX 75103  (Online Only)
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with board approved supervisory status, for 30 years. I have worked in a variety of setting helping individuals, couples and families live a happier and more productive life at the direct practice level and administrative level for many years. I am currently in private practice and provide clinical supervision to LMSW level individuals seeking LCSW license status recognition. Supervision is done virtually in both group and individual settings. I provide a free consultation to determine if we would be a good fit for this valuable journey.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with board approved supervisory status, for 30 years. I have worked in a variety of setting helping individuals, couples and families live a happier and more productive life at the direct practice level and administrative level for many years. I am currently in private practice and provide clinical supervision to LMSW level individuals seeking LCSW license status recognition. Supervision is done virtually in both group and individual settings. I provide a free consultation to determine if we would be a good fit for this valuable journey.
(903) 480-3424 View (903) 480-3424
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Heather Axtens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Canton, TX 75103
Welcome! From time to time, everyone has a circumstance in which they need to seek outside support. It’s a huge sign of strength to admit needing help. I commend you for taking the first step in the process of selecting a therapist. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or have a child with behavior issues? How is your family communicating? Are you stuck? Are you looking for an unbiased, empathetic, non judgmental listening ear? I am here for you. If you are committed to the therapeutic process & making changes, the sky is the limit!
Welcome! From time to time, everyone has a circumstance in which they need to seek outside support. It’s a huge sign of strength to admit needing help. I commend you for taking the first step in the process of selecting a therapist. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or have a child with behavior issues? How is your family communicating? Are you stuck? Are you looking for an unbiased, empathetic, non judgmental listening ear? I am here for you. If you are committed to the therapeutic process & making changes, the sky is the limit!
(430) 222-5292 View (430) 222-5292
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Ronda T Alaniz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Canton, TX 75103  (Online Only)
Greetings! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified school counselor with 10+ years of experience working in school and clinical settings. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral framework with solution-focused techniques to guide and empower clients. I am passionate about all aspects of counseling and believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion.
Greetings! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified school counselor with 10+ years of experience working in school and clinical settings. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral framework with solution-focused techniques to guide and empower clients. I am passionate about all aspects of counseling and believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion.
(430) 259-3387 View (430) 259-3387
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Barbara Good Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Canton, TX 75103
I believe everybody has the right to be happy - whatever that means for them. We are so much more than our background or circumstance. My mission is to inspire, and help others live their very best life. If something has taken you off course or disturbed your inner peace, let's work together to turn things around.
I believe everybody has the right to be happy - whatever that means for them. We are so much more than our background or circumstance. My mission is to inspire, and help others live their very best life. If something has taken you off course or disturbed your inner peace, let's work together to turn things around.
(430) 204-2055 View (430) 204-2055
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Vicky Tovar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Canton, TX 75103
Hello, and welcome! I am a bilingual licensed professional counselor who is deeply committed to fostering positive change and empowerment in the lives of those I work with. I firmly believe in the importance of accessible mental health services and strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for my clients. I am very person-centered in my approach and work to create a safe environment for the client to be open throughout the therapeutic process.
Hello, and welcome! I am a bilingual licensed professional counselor who is deeply committed to fostering positive change and empowerment in the lives of those I work with. I firmly believe in the importance of accessible mental health services and strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for my clients. I am very person-centered in my approach and work to create a safe environment for the client to be open throughout the therapeutic process.
(254) 276-5126 View (254) 276-5126
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Robin Newman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Canton, TX 75103
Often times life throws a curveball our way and catches us unprepared for the path that now lies in front of us. Wherher its a significant loss, a major life adjustment, illness, anxiety, or relationship struggles, we all need help from time to time. As a licensed Christian psychologist, I value walking lifes most challenging paths alongside you and helping tou find solutions to your current situation. You don't have to grieve alone. You don't have to figure your next step out by your self. Help is available today for those who want healing from painful heart wounds
Often times life throws a curveball our way and catches us unprepared for the path that now lies in front of us. Wherher its a significant loss, a major life adjustment, illness, anxiety, or relationship struggles, we all need help from time to time. As a licensed Christian psychologist, I value walking lifes most challenging paths alongside you and helping tou find solutions to your current situation. You don't have to grieve alone. You don't have to figure your next step out by your self. Help is available today for those who want healing from painful heart wounds
(719) 568-9496 View (719) 568-9496
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Summer Allan Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, C-TFCBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canton, TX 75103
Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I know you are busy and need solutions fast. I have 31 years post graduate clinical experience in psychotherapy. My training and experience gives me an advantage when working with complex family dynamics such as divorce, custody and other traumas. I am accepting court ordered Child Custody Evaluations. I am comfortable giving expert testimony and being called as a witness when the situation presents itself. My ideal client is motivated, honest, and ready for relief. My humor- infused style of intervention tends to make the change process more bearable.
Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I know you are busy and need solutions fast. I have 31 years post graduate clinical experience in psychotherapy. My training and experience gives me an advantage when working with complex family dynamics such as divorce, custody and other traumas. I am accepting court ordered Child Custody Evaluations. I am comfortable giving expert testimony and being called as a witness when the situation presents itself. My ideal client is motivated, honest, and ready for relief. My humor- infused style of intervention tends to make the change process more bearable.
(430) 204-2164 View (430) 204-2164
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Katie Farmer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canton, TX 75103
Do you feel like your past is affecting your present? Whether you’re in your late teens or 50s, old wounds and unhelpful patterns can hold you back. I offer a warm, genuine approach to help you understand and heal these issues. Together, we’ll build self-compassion, manage your emotions, and set healthy boundaries, so you can turn challenges into strengths and live a more fulfilling life.
Do you feel like your past is affecting your present? Whether you’re in your late teens or 50s, old wounds and unhelpful patterns can hold you back. I offer a warm, genuine approach to help you understand and heal these issues. Together, we’ll build self-compassion, manage your emotions, and set healthy boundaries, so you can turn challenges into strengths and live a more fulfilling life.
(430) 237-3515 View (430) 237-3515
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Ashley Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR, CCTP
Verified Verified
Canton, TX 75103
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! "I am not what happened to me. I am who I choose to become." Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and overwhelm can take us to a dark place. But we don't have to stay there. Life and relationships can be hard. But there is hope. As an experienced and compassionate therapist, I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to help overcome trauma, alleviate anxiety and depression, build positive relationships and improve their lives. If needed, we can help connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! "I am not what happened to me. I am who I choose to become." Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and overwhelm can take us to a dark place. But we don't have to stay there. Life and relationships can be hard. But there is hope. As an experienced and compassionate therapist, I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to help overcome trauma, alleviate anxiety and depression, build positive relationships and improve their lives. If needed, we can help connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
(430) 204-2145 View (430) 204-2145
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Betty McHone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Canton, TX 75103
Often, there is a point in life where we are unhappy with the status quo: our relationships are confusing and don’t satisfy; conflict seems inevitable and we aren’t functioning to our God-given potential. Perhaps that is why you are here, searching for a therapist. I understand that it is scary to start therapy but I will do my best to make you feel safe and comfortable. My approach is pretty simple. Most us of have patterns of thought and assumptions that were instilled in us as children, patterns that we don’t know how to change. Beneath that, lies the paralyzing fear that we can’t change.
Often, there is a point in life where we are unhappy with the status quo: our relationships are confusing and don’t satisfy; conflict seems inevitable and we aren’t functioning to our God-given potential. Perhaps that is why you are here, searching for a therapist. I understand that it is scary to start therapy but I will do my best to make you feel safe and comfortable. My approach is pretty simple. Most us of have patterns of thought and assumptions that were instilled in us as children, patterns that we don’t know how to change. Beneath that, lies the paralyzing fear that we can’t change.
(469) 217-6233 View (469) 217-6233
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Cheyanne Honeycutt
LPC Associate, LPC, LCDC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canton, TX 75103
Cheyanne is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UT-Tyler in 2021 where she graduated with honors as a member of Chi Sigma Iota- Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society. She is also a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Cheyanne is also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and has experience working with individuals ages 12 and up who struggle with addiction.
Cheyanne is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UT-Tyler in 2021 where she graduated with honors as a member of Chi Sigma Iota- Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society. She is also a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Cheyanne is also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and has experience working with individuals ages 12 and up who struggle with addiction.
(430) 222-4188 View (430) 222-4188
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Kristi Zimmerman
MS, LPC, LMFT, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
Canton, TX 75103
Master level Counselor (LPC, LMFT, LCDC, NCC, EMDR certified). My primary focus is trauma work through EMDR, Expressive Arts, REBT, and DBT, Family Therapy through Experiential and Structural Therapy, and Addiction Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and Twelve Steps. I also have experience working with children and adolescents using Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, and Expressive Arts.
Master level Counselor (LPC, LMFT, LCDC, NCC, EMDR certified). My primary focus is trauma work through EMDR, Expressive Arts, REBT, and DBT, Family Therapy through Experiential and Structural Therapy, and Addiction Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and Twelve Steps. I also have experience working with children and adolescents using Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, and Expressive Arts.
(430) 206-3165 View (430) 206-3165

Online Therapists

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Faith Marie Mosher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
I am passionate about helping individuals who are facing a variety of difficulties that may be related to childhood wounds, past trauma, dissociation, disconnection, substance use, anxiety, or other significant distressing experiences. I strongly believe that when we are able to grow into having a more positive relationship with ourselves, we are able to find healing & truly thrive.
I am passionate about helping individuals who are facing a variety of difficulties that may be related to childhood wounds, past trauma, dissociation, disconnection, substance use, anxiety, or other significant distressing experiences. I strongly believe that when we are able to grow into having a more positive relationship with ourselves, we are able to find healing & truly thrive.
(469) 205-9185 View (469) 205-9185
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Dottie Claggett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
Although I use the traditional methods of counseling, I believe in the Holistic Brain and treating many conditions with EMDR, Hypnosis, Neuro-feedback, Nutrition, Exercise and re-training the brain to function optimally. Get on a positive path for growth and well being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Unearth long standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Although I use the traditional methods of counseling, I believe in the Holistic Brain and treating many conditions with EMDR, Hypnosis, Neuro-feedback, Nutrition, Exercise and re-training the brain to function optimally. Get on a positive path for growth and well being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Unearth long standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
(214) 919-9757 View (214) 919-9757
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Dr. Jill M. Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
I seek to assist individuals, couples, families, and organizations to resolve a wide range of difficulties and achieve their goals. I offer traditional talk therapy for adolescents and adults, online counseling, play therapy, parent coaching, consulting services, testing and assessments, trauma resolution therapy, equine assisted therapy and organizational effectiveness programs and services.
I seek to assist individuals, couples, families, and organizations to resolve a wide range of difficulties and achieve their goals. I offer traditional talk therapy for adolescents and adults, online counseling, play therapy, parent coaching, consulting services, testing and assessments, trauma resolution therapy, equine assisted therapy and organizational effectiveness programs and services.
(903) 742-4067 View (903) 742-4067
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New Heights Counseling
LPC-Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206
If we are being honest, change can be a scary thing to approach. Yet I would argue that we all have areas of our lives that we would like to change or improve. Sometimes we simply want to understand ourselves better, sometimes we want to improve our relationships, and still other times we have serious concerns with our mood, anxiety, or current behavioral patterns. I use a personable, relatable approach to therapy to assist in navigating some of the discomfort inherent in the therapeutic process. This is a place of non-judgement, and I am open and accepting of all persons and identities.
If we are being honest, change can be a scary thing to approach. Yet I would argue that we all have areas of our lives that we would like to change or improve. Sometimes we simply want to understand ourselves better, sometimes we want to improve our relationships, and still other times we have serious concerns with our mood, anxiety, or current behavioral patterns. I use a personable, relatable approach to therapy to assist in navigating some of the discomfort inherent in the therapeutic process. This is a place of non-judgement, and I am open and accepting of all persons and identities.
(469) 804-5221 View (469) 804-5221
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Kelly W. Smartt
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254
Are your problems holding you back from living the life you really want? Are there struggles that keep you from being fully yourself . . . from doing what you want to do in the world? I'm here to help you re-connect with who you truly are, who you're meant to be. I help adult individuals get back on their path so they can thrive and feel alive in connection with self, loved ones, community. We all carry a seed inside, the blueprint for who we're meant to be. We're constantly growing, but healthy growth gets distorted or thwarted by various obstacles: stress/anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult life events, transitions, loss . . .
Are your problems holding you back from living the life you really want? Are there struggles that keep you from being fully yourself . . . from doing what you want to do in the world? I'm here to help you re-connect with who you truly are, who you're meant to be. I help adult individuals get back on their path so they can thrive and feel alive in connection with self, loved ones, community. We all carry a seed inside, the blueprint for who we're meant to be. We're constantly growing, but healthy growth gets distorted or thwarted by various obstacles: stress/anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult life events, transitions, loss . . .
(972) 861-1168 View (972) 861-1168
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Shelly Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
Waitlist for new clients
Spiritual/Religious abuse & trauma have similar components to childhood attachment trauma, so I work with both populations. The guilt, shame, isolation, fear of abandonment, and rejection may look like codependence, relationship avoidance, anxiety, and depression. You have difficulty trusting in relationships or find yourself drawn to other emotionally unavailable people. You've lost sight of who you are. There's a root, and my goal is to help you heal that root so you can see yourself differently and connect with others from a healthier mindset, thus engaging in healthier relationships. Find your confidence, your inner self.
Spiritual/Religious abuse & trauma have similar components to childhood attachment trauma, so I work with both populations. The guilt, shame, isolation, fear of abandonment, and rejection may look like codependence, relationship avoidance, anxiety, and depression. You have difficulty trusting in relationships or find yourself drawn to other emotionally unavailable people. You've lost sight of who you are. There's a root, and my goal is to help you heal that root so you can see yourself differently and connect with others from a healthier mindset, thus engaging in healthier relationships. Find your confidence, your inner self.
(972) 636-4457 View (972) 636-4457
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SC Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75033
Looking for a BIPOC therapist to help you in slaying the stigmas around counseling? Let me help guide you towards building goals to create a healthier you! Therapy can be an effective tool to provide clarity on struggles and gain valuable insight on how to tackle those struggles. If you are an individual, couple, teen, or have a history of trauma and ready to take a step towards healing, this is the place.
Looking for a BIPOC therapist to help you in slaying the stigmas around counseling? Let me help guide you towards building goals to create a healthier you! Therapy can be an effective tool to provide clarity on struggles and gain valuable insight on how to tackle those struggles. If you are an individual, couple, teen, or have a history of trauma and ready to take a step towards healing, this is the place.
(469) 217-4262 View (469) 217-4262

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.