Psychodynamic Therapists in Bluffview, Dallas, TX

Are you frustrated because you seem to be having the same unproductive conversations with your spouse, boss, or teenager? I specialize in helping couples and families achieve healthier relationships, better communication, and more effective coping skills. I also treat individual adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and eating disorders. I have extensive experience in brief problem focused therapy as well as longer term, more intensive psychodynamic work. Many of my clients are high functioning, professional couples in stressful careers, who are trying to balance the demands of their profession with their individual needs and those of their family.

My therapeutic style is a blend of various evidence-based modalities, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Psychodynamic insights, mindfulness practices, and humanistic principles, sessions will be a collaborative exploration aimed at fostering self-awareness, resilience, and positive change. Whether someone is grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal development, I aim to provide a safe space for self-discovery and healing. Together, we will work towards unlocking your inner strengths, identifying coping strategies, and fostering a deeper understanding of the self.

Not Accepting New Patients Until August 2024 I am an easy to relate to therapist who has an uncanny ability to balance warmth and validation with being genuine and direct. I will collaborate with you to determine the way of relating, therapeutic style, and specific therapy interventions that make you feel most comfortable and are the most successful. I will use my expert training and education, using a growth oriented approach, to help you recover from depression, manage anxiety, improve your relationships (work, family, friendships, and romantic), and cope with general life stressors.

Not Accepting New Patients Until August 2024 I am an easy to relate to therapist who has an uncanny ability to balance warmth and validation with being genuine and direct. I will collaborate with you to determine the way of relating, therapeutic style, and specific therapy interventions that make you feel most comfortable and are the most successful. I will use my expert training and education, using a growth oriented approach, to help you recover from depression, manage anxiety, improve your relationships (work, family, friendships, and romantic), and cope with general life stressors.

Sometimes we need to be heard without judgment. Sometimes we need to make sense of pain in our past to make living in the present a little less difficult. Whatever your need, I hope to provide you with the opportunity for increased growth, connection, and restoration. I am committed to empowering clients as they deal with concerns such as self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, spirituality, life transitions, and anxiety. I also enjoy working with young couples preparing for marriage as well as helping couples of all ages navigate the intricacies of communication, intimacy, connection, and a satisfying relationship.

Coming to therapy requires courage, and I offer an empathic and supportive space where patients can feel understood, valued, and accepted as they are. I approach therapy through an important lens: that lasting change and healing comes from understanding the present-day impact of one’s past experiences and relationships, most importantly with oneself. Whether you are hoping to better manage stress and anxiety, navigate a challenging time in your life, strengthen your relationships, let go of feelings of insecurity, or improve your overall wellbeing, I can help.

I place great emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship. I work to foster a safe and non-judgmental environment where my clients can feel understood and fully supported. I enjoy working collaboratively with patients and coordinating treatment efforts with complimentary mental health and medical professionals to help patients achieve therapeutic goals and an enhanced quality of life.

Is your stress level through the roof? Do you feel exhausted, but yet you can’t sleep? Overwhelmed with worry or frustration? Are your relationships on edge? Or do you feel "stuck"? It's easy to lose your focus, your joy and your presence when you are inundated with stress and overwhelming emotion. I work with clients wanting to move beyond emotional pain from their past. By doing this, we improve relationships, increase self-esteem, and build resilience.

My goal is to help clients access a deeper level of healing and self actualization. It’s my belief that we all have the right to become the most genuine version of exactly who we were created to be.

I really don't have an ideal client. However, I prefer to work with people who are motivated to address their issues. I have experience in working with depression and anxiety. Issues of crisis intervention, post-traumatic stress, veterans concerns, and sexual abuse are all part of my skill set. Most people need support and compassion. The presenting problem may be related to other issues. Family of origin circumstances are frequently an issue. I work in conjunction with the client to develop a treatment plan. We devise goals and define what they hope to accomplish.

In a world where we consult about anything and everything, who couldn't use an unbiased consultant for life? I am passionate about facilitating the therapeutic process and empowering clients with the ability to heal their mind, body and spirit through an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities. I will seek to help you understand the origin of your road blocks in life and help you define your values. From there we will collaborate on a plan to take action oriented steps to help you live a fulfilling life as the most authentic version of yourself.

I am an LCSW-S and CSAT-S specializing in the treatment of Adult Children of Sex Addicts, Childhood Trauma, Partners of Sex Addicts, Betrayal, Infidelity, Depression, Anxiety, Love/Avoidance Addiction and Attachment. My 30-year career began working at The Meadows Treatment Center in Wickenburg, AZ learning Pia Mellody's Post Induction Therapy Model of Developmental Trauma. In addition, I spent part of my time at The Meadows as the Assistant Director of Sexual Disorder Services under the direction of Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D. I am the co-author of 'A Light in the Dark: The Hidden Legacy of Adult Children of Sex Addicts'.

Finding someone that provides an environment that allows you the ability to be vulnerable and safe is a vital component to successful therapy. In each interaction, I hope to foster this type of experience. I will meet you where you are, providing individualized care to suit your needs. Without an agenda and preconceived ideas, I hope to help foster the growth that you are looking to attain.

I believe healing is a process where a safe space, empathy, and insight can provide the opportunity to better know and understand ourselves. This is what I want to provide to you. I consider it a privilege to walk with you on your journey in becoming more of the person you hope to become.

Relationships are hard. Only our closest loved ones, especially those we share a bed with, can stir up our most intense feelings of emotional pain, disappointment and shame. We often respond to these emotions with anger, withdraw, control or resistance which leads to conflict, emotional distance and the dreaded dead bedroom syndrome. Having disagreements in a relationship is expected. We all have our own ways of seeing, feeling and thinking about things including sex. The key to a healthy relationship is to be able to acknowledge the differences and communicate in a way that is genuine, supportive and understanding.

I research and write about the psychological and spiritual development of aging women and work almost exclusively with older women (40+). I primarily help women who struggle with anxiety, depression, empty nest, trauma, mental illness, or who are seeking psychological or spiritual growth, but I also have expertise in caretaking, chronic illness, and death and dying. I provide individual and group teletherapy/coaching to women throughout the United States and Canada. I do not offer in person sessions. Please view my web site www.jenniferwestrom.com for more information and to see if I feel like a good fit.

In my clinical experience, I have found that in building the therapeutic relationship, being nonjudgmental, personable, and mindful that we are all human has allowed me to develop meaningful rapport with clients. It is my goal to empower you to reach your goals while offering support as you develop skills to balance life’s challenges.

I am passionate about my clients and believe in the therapeutic process. If my client is ready, willing, and committed, change is possible! Successful treatment is achieved through mutual trust and respect cultivated in a safe, kind, judgment-free space.

Are you drinking or using too much? Do you struggle to know your purpose in life? I'm well-equipped to treat those experiencing substance abuse, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, lack of motivation, loss of identity, feelings of not being "good enough," codependency, communication issues, gender role issues, workplace stress, "daddy issues," mom guilt, overwhelming resentments, and feeling "stuck." I help clients discover the root of their issues in order to help them change their thinking, manage their emotions, and develop new routines and behaviors so they can move forward with a happy, peaceful, and productive life.