Therapists in Arts District, Dallas, TX

Addiction and traumatic experiences can leave you feeling broken, damaged and disconnected from yourself and those around you. You find yourself trapped in an endless cycle of making attempts at change, only to find yourself back in the same relationships, situations, and patterns of behavior. You feel alone and misunderstood by those closest to you. You’ve quit at times, only to realize you don’t enjoy the experiences others do without it. You feel empty and confused. People tell you to “just stop” and you don’t understand why you can’t, even with the consequences you’ve faced.

When life is confusing, challenging, or troubling, you need a safe place to process hurts and challenges. Maybe you’ve found it challenging to know whom you can talk about what’s going on now or what’s happened in the past. Maybe you’ve found it difficult to know who to trust. Whether you’re in the middle of hard circumstances or struggling with repercussions from past events, I’d love to join you in the process of growth & healing. My training includes a growth model rooted in the work of Dr. John Townsend Dr. Henry Cloud (co-authors of the Boundaries books) as well as various trauma & abuse informed approaches.

You’re anxious, frustrated, lost, overwhelmed. You want to feel better, and you desire change. My hope as your therapist is that you see hope in just visiting this page. You're done hiding, avoiding, and repressing what you really feel. This is step 1 toward healing. I invite you to take a step further. Together, we will bring clarity to your situation, process unresolved emotions, and develop coping skills for enduring positive change. When you are sitting across from me, my goal is for you to feel safe, understood, and encouraged. I'm here to help you unlearn thoughts and behaviors.

My purpose is to guide and facilitate my clients in discovering the goodness and tenderness that we all possess inside ourselves. I work from a mindfulness-based practice of "being with what is," while teaching clients how to utilize their body as an ally in their healing journey. I provide counseling for individuals, couples, teens and families. In person or via Skype or phone.

I am passionate about helping clients find their strengths and work towards finding a solution to their problems. I know the first step in asking for help can be challenging and I help them to explore the possibility of counseling and how it can help with the issues they may be experiencing. Most people have obstacles at some point in life, and they have taken the first steps to acknowledge them and work towards overcoming them.

*Update* Telehealth counseling available during COVID 19 closures. Im here to help! Kathryn is known for her sound, practical and action oriented advice. Kathryn's areas of focus include individual counseling and couples counseling. Kathryn's solution-focused, no- nonsense counseling works wonders for men and women in the midst of feeling, "stuck," or "unhappy." She has a knack for helping individuals and couples find their way through life's inevitable transitions. Kathryn believes her fresh perspective allows her clients find the better days that are ahead!

If I'm not the perfect fit, I'll help find a counselor that is. I work with many issues faced by people age 18-50. I specialize in PTSD, complex trauma, complex anxieties and depression often using EMDR as an adjunct to traditional solution focused talk therapy. It's an approach often helpful for survivors of abuse, chaotic childhoods, and first responders. I work with teenagers and adults that feel anxious or depressed or just stressed out. This includes clients that are suicidal, self-injure and mismanage anger.

My ideal client is someone who is seeking counseling for growth and wellness. Client's that are active in the counseling session have a better chance of achieving their goals.

For over 35 years, Drs David and Dr. Margie McKeon have practiced in the Rockwall/Dallas area as counselors who specialize working with the couples. Learning from their professional training and 40-year marriage, they help partners create harmonious and thriving relationships. The McKeons received their doctorial degrees in Marriage and Family Counseling form Texas A&M University, Commerce where Dr. David also taught on faculty and directed the internship for doctorial students. They trained extensively with Dr. Harville Hendrix, founder Imago Relationship Therapy and author of the best-selling book "Getting the Love You Want."

My counseling and therapy practice is designed to cut through that "Clinical Approach". Client reviews verify I am friendly, easy to talk with, and can quickly determine the root cause of the challenges you are encountering, and then formulate an individual plan for your progress. I can teach you how to feel genuinely happy, proud, and fulfilled. Concerned about payment? I operate on a sliding scale and, if you have insurance, I can assist you with those billing issues.

With over 40 years of experience, I choose to work with motivated clients who are willing to take responsibility for becoming well and happy. I use a positive psychology approach, building on strengths while directly addressing problems head-on. I don't use a lot of diagnosis, preferring to see each person as an individual capable of overcoming problems and reaching her/his goals. I work with the person as a whole being, and am willing to address issues of spirituality if the client chooses. I have particular expertise in dealing with emotional issues and relationship healing.

I work with people from diverse backgrounds. I counsel individuals and couples. I guide all clients towards personal growth and emotional wellness. Types of clients tha I frequently work with include but are not limited to children and teens. I also often counsel adults who experience ongoing emotional symptoms related to childhood abuse experiences. I help people with serious biologically based mental illness obtain basic mental and emotional stability as well. When working with clients that suffer from biologically based conditions counseling is in addition to medication prescribed by a medical professional.

I want to hear your story with an open mind and work with you to figure out how to start moving toward your goals. I specialize in treating PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression and adult victims of childhood abuse and neglect in all its forms. I am trained in EMDR and Brain spotting.

Today you are one step closer to a new you, where you feel empowered and on a path to growth and well being. As a solution focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations in our past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

WEEKEND AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. I provide direct, insightful feedback that allows a client to confidently learn to manage their own lives in a healthy and productive way. I enjoy working with clients who take responsibility for their own behaviors and are willing to look at where they are called to grow. I understand the role of spirituality in counseling and psychology. I also understand the difference between spirituality and religiosity. My wide life experience is my greatest asset to offer to clients. This experience serves the client well as we address the concerns and issues that the client faces.

I practice what I term Integral Personal Growth Work....integrating body, mind and spirit. I embrace the belief that each of carries within us the capacity for healing, growth and the recovery of our original birthright for wholeness. My work is intended to facilitate and cooperate with what is already "wanting to happen" with-in each of us. I seek to address early damage, emotional deficits and developmental traumas that can block our capacity for full aliveness leaving us consciously and unconsciously locked into coping patterns that often inhibit our becoming all we can be and celebrating the gifts that are our true essence.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor/Therapist experienced in working with a variety of mental health issues, I work to bring solutions to concerns that appear endless. My dedication as a counselor continues to allow comprehensive techniques and methods that will be advantageous to helping individuals understand their opportunities in discovering consistencies to manage their challenges of every day life issues.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and have been in private practice for 17 years. Half of my practice is with adults. Issues addressed range from depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anger to relationship and family difficulties. In addition, I counsel couples marrying or divorcing. I am trained as a family mediator. The other half of my practice is with children and adolescents in individual and group therapy.