Emotionally Focused Therapists in Carrollton, TX

Hi! I'm Kiarra, and I am a Provisionally Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Texas offering teletherapy to Texas residents. I received my Masters in Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University. I am also currently pursuing my PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy. My clinical work primarily focuses on: using culturally competent practices to assist couples and families with increasing their emotional connection, creating positive attachment experiences in parent-child relationships, and walking alongside trauma and abuse survivors on their journey of healing.

Discomfort is the beginning of all change. Embarking on a journey of change can be a bit uncomfortable, but it's also the first step toward creating the positive transformation you seek in your life. As an LPC-A, I'm here to support you and guide you through this process. Congratulations on taking that step! You're now closer to feeling empowered and becoming the best version of yourself. That's definitely something to be proud of in this moment. When you are ready, my goal is to walk alongside you as you face, process, and grow through the challenges you're experiencing.

I am passionate about serving those who are in need of hope, love, joy, peace, healing, and empowerment. My main goal is to assist one in reaching personal/professional goals, addressing trauma, and experiencing healing/wholeness in every area of one's life. My specialties are pre-marital, marital, family conflict, addiction, trauma, anger/stress management, and dual diagnosis. As therapist, it is my role to provide a safe, non judgmental atmosphere to ensure you feel valued, worthy, and safe in order to experience restoration and transformation.

I'm a compassionate, concerned and empathetic therapist who wants to provide you "armor to go out and fight your life battles." More times than not, life and its stressors cause depression, anxiety, relationship issues, etc., that can make it difficult to function in everyday settings such as work and with family during interactions. I strive to provide counseling to help you move closer towards your goals and decrease/eliminate the severity of your symptoms.

Unfortunately we live in a hectic and fast paced world. At times things can be overwhelming, often feeling negative and hopeless that change will ever occur. I have worked with clients struggling with depression, social anxiety, mood disorders and self-esteem issues sort out their own darkest and deepest moments. We all have bridges to cross and at times reaching out to a health care professional is the first step. Allow me to be that stepping stone for you.......

I believe in each person’s expertise in their own life and that each is empowered to make decisions that bring out their best self. The process of self-discovery takes time and patience. Having worked with diverse families and children, I value assessing authentic needs and looking deeper to discover a person’s potential for growth. I welcome individuals, children, couples, and families facing a variety of challenges including stress, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, and anxiety. Together, I believe that we can face these challenges and discover solutions to improve all qualities of life.

Attention all struggling adults, couples, and families-- YOU are my speciality! All of us come from a family and if that family was unhealthy, you may likely experience turbulence in your relationships if old family wounds have been left to fester. Let's check in... how would you describe your relationships right now?... Disconnected? Lost? Chaotic? Would you like to describe them as Warm, Safe, and Supportive? I can help you and your loved ones work towards achieving the emotional safety that every human needs to feel deeply safe and satisfied in our relationships.

I am a warm, compassionate, and attuned counselor that has a research driven focus based on 3 pillars of body, social contact, and self. I have been a high school teacher and coach for the last 7 years and worked in community mental health for 2 years. And have been running my own private practice for the last 2 years. I work best with individuals that are young adults or adults that struggling with where they are in life. I provide a comfortable, safe, non-judgmental environment where we learn together to understand the context of your struggles and establish an appropriate therapy for your needs and wants.

My passion is to help you uproot your trauma rather than just treat symptoms (which can often feel unhelpful and frustrating long-term). I frequently work with complex trauma/complex PTSD, insecure attachment patterns, LGBTQIA+ identities, ADHD, and Autism. Clients often come to me feeling "stuck", deeply misunderstood, repeating painful patterns, having had negative therapy experiences in the past, feeling like "nothing works", and have a history of intellectualizing their feelings. It is my goal to help you work through your trauma, navigate your identity, and feel more present and safe in your every day life.

Are you struggling with anxiety, panic attacks and chronic depression? Have you suffered from traumatic relationships or experiences. My name is Shelley and it is my privilege to help trauma survivors get unstuck, feel better about themselves and start living again. It is my personal goal to help clients move through the feelings of overwhelm and anxiety allowing them to feel lighter and freer to explore new relationship with themselves and others. Unfortunately, research indicates that traumatic experiences do not heal on their own. Because of avoidance, these experience get worse. The hardest step is to reach out for help!

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with children, adolescents & adults in individual, marital, and couples therapy. My treatment is based on mutual understanding, respect, and trust. I am committed to providing a warm, personal, and individually tailored approach in a confidential and compassionate setting.

You feel like a fuck-up. It's exhausting. You just want to be liked and loved, but it seems like there must be something wrong with you. It feels like you're never quite good enough. You always feel guilty or anxious or angry. You're so tired of feeling this way. You want to be able to have fulfilling relationships. You want to feel like you matter, like you are loved, like you are someone to be proud of. It's ok. I like you. You are safe with me. We can work through this together. You don't have to feel like this forever.

Ready to move beyond anxiety, stress, depression, disappointment? Interrupted by obsessive thoughts, chronic illness, pain, sleep problems? It isn't uncommon at all to reach out for assistance - and it isn't a sign of weakness. As a licensed psychologist, I provide non-medication interventions for a variety of emotional and mental health concerns, alone or as complementary therapy to pharmacological treatment. Biofeedback therapy optionally incorporates user-friendly technology to promote natural symptom relief, stress response control, and as an adjunctive treatment for addiction recovery.

Life is filled with adversity and our response to challenges matters. You may have noticed you are not quite yourself lately. Feeling differently or acting differently are clues that it is time for change. I understand where you are and I want to help. Let us work together to refocus your life and get you moving in the direction you want. I work with clients to build insight into their issues, think differently, and develop new ways of dealing with their issues.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and counselor supervisor with over 14 years of clinical experience. I work with adult individuals, adolescents, children, couples and families, using a variety of therapeutic techniques. I have vast experience working with issues related to trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, anger management, mood disorders, anxiety, employment and work place problems, and grief.

Your emotions feel like they could take up an entire ocean, a burden that feels too heavy to carry. On paper you are compassionate and high achieving, but underneath you feel self-critical, anxious, lonely, or broken. It is hard to trust people and show up as your true self, and your relationships feel overwhelming. Like you’ll make a mistake and lose it all or get too close for people to see the real you. Anxiety prevails in your day to day life, telling you that you have to do things perfectly or else people will find out that you don't actually have it all together.

No matter how young or old, dealing with life's challenges, big or small, can be difficult to do on our own. We all possess the ability to become resilient so that we not only bounce back from challenges, but grow in the process. Whether you are struggling with a significant life event, past trauma, relationship or family issues, anxiety or depression, substance abuse, or are just seeking change and growth in your life, therapy can help!

Do you have trouble separating your needs from the expectations of others? Is it easier to gaslight yourself than end an unhealthy relationship? Are most of your decisions based upon a fear of being rejected or disappointing others? Do you suspect that you’re holding back in most of your platonic and romantic relationships? Like most people, you have probably tried to manage things on your own. You may have the common fear that if you open up to others, you will be a burden. Or, you have been taught from a young age that you must avoid appearing "weak" at all costs.

As a therapist for teens and emerging adults, I am driven by the desire to create a safe and non-judgmental space where young individuals can freely express their thoughts, emotions, and concerns. I understand that this age group often faces unique issues such as identity formation, peer pressure, academic stress, family conflicts, and the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. By building a strong therapeutic alliance, I aim to empower my clients to explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and enhance their self-esteem.