Couples Counseling Therapists in Far North, Dallas, TX

These are challenging times. If you're tired of feeling stressed out, anxious, or panicky as a way of life...if you're not getting the joy you want from life and feeling more unhappy or feeling like you're not enough...if you're acting out on your frustrations instead of getting clarity, then I'm really glad you're reaching out. I am an inclusive progressive therapist & an ally. I want therapy to be a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to work individually or within your couple relationship . I'm going to listen, help you explore, and also teach you new things to help you. Let's build a future that contains more of what you want!

We all have a core need to be seen, heard, and valued. The journey of integration and healing can be complicated and non-linear, and I am here to partner with you on that path to wholeness. Uncovering your authentic self takes courage and requires the healing of childhood wounds, trauma, and societal pressures. I offer professional expertise in learning how to re-parent yourself, set healthy boundaries, and integrate wellness into your life as you reach your goals. I believe you are capable of tapping into resiliency and manifesting the life that you want through the therapeutic process.

I am an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have been part of NIMH research studies in CBT for depression conducted at UT Southwestern Medical School, where I held the rank of Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology. I initiated and taught the graduate course in CBT in the Rehab Psychology graduate program as well as teaching cognitive and behavior therapy to third year psychiatry residents at UT Southwestern. I employ a CBT approach to helping people with mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, panic and OCD.

Intimacy is often impeded by an inability to know your self or to see yourself accurately. Often we loose that sense of self in relationships which then promotes agitation and depression. We then take on addictive behaviors to avoid feeling reality. Difficulties in childhood often does not equip us with the skills of boundaries which is the only thing that helps to maintain a sense of who we are while remaining connected in a relationship . I can help you develop the skills of being relational and still be you.

As a graduate student intern studying to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to helping clients find hope and meaning in their lives. I understand that life can be challenging and overwhelming, and I am passionate about working with individuals and couples to create positive change and help them thrive.

My first priority in the counseling process is to ensure a trusting therapeutic relationship between you and I. No two people are the same, and it is my mission for us to work together to establish goals that are personalized to fit your unique needs. We, as individuals, encounter challenges in life that cause us to feel overwhelmed. It is important for me to help you see your potential, finding meaning and direction in your life, through positive encouragement. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, in the state of Texas.

I enjoy helping a variety of individual therapy and relationship counseling clients, many with multiple issues such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, work and time stress and difficult relationship issues. Thirty plus years experience helps me make an initial evaluation and begin appropriate therapy or counseling in the first session.

People who are in emotional/mental and physical pain are the ideal client for the healing process. I am here only to be truly helpful to all who are seeking to live life rather than cope through life.

(DAY TIME, EVENING AND BI WEEKLY SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE). Now offering sessions for revisioning, grief and trauma as well as ETT (Emotional Transformation Therapy). Counseling is external moral support as you take the path to overcome barriers that block you from growing mentally and spiritually. I believe the therapy process is a collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client. An important part in the therapy process is setting goals and helping create a wholesome conceptualization of the client. I take an eclectic approach as everyone is different in their own way.

Certified sexuality therapist working with couples and individuals for over 35 years. All genders, heterosexuals, LGBTQ, cancer patients, step-families, etc., for depression, anxiety & grief, as well as sexuality issues such as low/mismatched libidos, ED, sexual pain, etc., As a licensed marriage & family therapist, clinical social worker and certified sexuality therapist, I help individuals and couples acquire new tools and skills in a safe environment. My book "Loving Courageously" is available on Amazon and includes much of the above and more. For more information, visit my website at barbaragold.net and my Youtube videos.

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.

Just as an acorn has everything within itself that it needs to grow into a strong oak tree, I believe we as humans have the exact same potential. I specialize in Sex and Porn Addiction, Sexual Anorexia and Sex Aversion, Intimacy Issues, Erectile Dysfunction, Sex Issues in Couples , and working with men who pay for sex. I have a strong passion and specialize in helping men and women overcome struggles with sex and sexuality. I believe in a holistic counseling approach: mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and social. We will work together, in a safe and welcoming environment, to take steps toward you reaching your full potential.

Do you find yourself struggling with depression, reconciling your childhood abuse, or suffering from grief and loss? Are you starting to recognize a pattern of insecure and unhappy relationships, stressed from raising children with behavior problems, or suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and sadness from any relational distress? I work with my clients by having a connected safe relationship , utilizing a mind-body-emotional approach, and teach mindfulness and compassion skills.I am an experienced presenter and trainer both nationally and internationally on several topics including child behaviors based on brain development.

Nothing in life is one size fits all; therapy is no exception. My first priority is to establish a trusting relationship with you, then together create goals tailored to your individual needs. As humans, we tend to shy away from uncomfortable, unwanted, or overwhelming feelings/thoughts. We all develop habits to cope; sometimes those habits may no longer be helpful. In a non-judgmental and safe environment, we will work together, unlock your potential and create the change you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and fully trained in EMDR in Texas.

Empowering Women of all ages! My primary focus is working with women to unlock and finding their own inner strengths and self-awareness by learning to set boundaries and overcoming trauma, traumatic grief, grief, neo-natal/infant loss, self-doubt, stress, numbness, relationship issues, shame, guilt, emotional abuse recovery. This is your time to heal. This is your time to shed off the mask to rediscover or finally find yourself. For more info, see availability, and to schedule your first appointment today, go to www.gingerstorycounseling.com. In-Person and Online Sessions available. Taking new clients Summer 2022!

Do you feel like your marriage has entered the friend zone? Lost the spark after bringing baby home? Drifted apart slowly after years of being together? Couples counseling can assist in addressing problems that have been ignored and grown for years. Couples counseling is a way to address systematic issues with communication, connection, and passion. I can help you find the right words, tone, and approach to talking with your partner about these long-neglected parts of your relationship to bring back the love that made you choose them in the first place.

Do you feel like something is holding you back from being able to fully enjoy your life? Maybe it's baggage from your past or a current situation or relationship that is causing you to feel overwhelmed with stress. Lacey partners with children, teens, and adults to overcome the barriers that are keeping them from living life fully, with a special focus on trauma, attachment, and family issues. Lacey was born in Texas, but spent her teenage years overseas, where her parents served as missionaries. She returned to Texas to get her Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from Baylor University.

I help individuals understand and cope with issues such as struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, and loss/grief. I have helped adolescents, college students, and adults with diagnosis such as Bipolar I disorder, Severe Depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The clients I saw said I am helpful, encouraging, and witty. I am very understanding, empathize, and utilize CBT, family therapy, feminist therapy, and Gottman Marriage Therapy. Pain, hurt, loss, and suffering are not emotions you have to go through alone. I am here and You are Not alone! Please call or email me I am accepting all new clients.