Divorce Therapists in Far North, Dallas, TX

Are you looking for someone to walk alongside you as you begin a journey to become a better version of yourself? I'm ready to be that person for you. My goal is to help you feel safe, respected and understood as together we work towards healing and change. Whether that be addressing trauma and past hurts, stress and anxiety, exploring new goals and challenges, or building skills for better communication, improved confidence and healthy relationships, I am ready to help you along the way.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has provided behavioral health services to individuals since 2011. My practice approach is to start where you are in your life. I will compassionately listen to help you gain insight and develop tools to cope with life's challenges. My experience includes helping clients cope with chronic or terminal illnesses. I have worked in the healthcare, mental health, and hospice fields. In addition, I have provided care for Veterans, their spouses, and their dependents. I have an understanding of the specific needs of these families and the issues related to serving in the military.

Life can be stressful, overwhelming and even confusing. Sometimes we need to talk to someone who is understanding of our fears, concerns, and problems but also can shine a light to our inner strengths to overcome these obstacles. That is why I created, Shining Lights Counseling LLC to provide a supportive, safe environment which will empower you to explore and challenge the areas of your life that you desire to change. I will help you discover your inner strengths that will help you live a better, more enriched life.

When people experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for them to feel their lives are unravelling. My greatest passion is bringing understanding and healing to those who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience or struggle with chronic mental/developmental health challenges. I want to be a breath of fresh air for my clients! My approach is interactive, warm, and accepting. I cultivate a therapeutic environment that makes my clients feel safe, heard, and understood so they can begin their therapeutic journey of finding peace, healing, and new beginnings.

You may have a goal of living a meaningful life in all its richness and seeking help with interpersonal or mental health symptom related concerns? Depression, anxiety, history of trauma? Are you, your family or relations journeying through life transitions or in need of support related to medical-health concerns? There are times in life when it feels like you are barely keeping your head above water. Not a fun feeling! More importantly, I work with compassion, empathy, and am non-judgmental, while creating a safe space for you to explore and understand.

Do you often find yourself feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck?Is your life spinning out of control and you find yourself staring at the ceiling in the middle of the night, trying to piece it back? We can work on it together.My hope is that therapy will help you feel more connected to your self and others, to create boundaries, to strengthen relationships, and find more creativity, joy, and peace in your life.

There is no shame in needing some help to get over humps, to work through current issues that may be hindering you from seeing the good things in life, or even to work through years of painful experiences or trauma. We are all human and at many points throughout life need to reach out to someone for help, whether it is from friends, family, or professionals. Reaching out can be difficult and a bit scary, but rest assured you are making the right choice and taking a huge step in the right direction. We will walk through this journey together.

The creation of a meaningful life can be undertaken at any time. People are resilient and capable of change; this capacity allows individuals to understand where they have come from, where they want to be, and to shift their lives in a positive direction. Psychotherapy facilitates this dynamic process. My practice focuses on a collaborative relationship that cultivates awareness, compassion, and agency-my goal is to empower individuals to transform personal vulnerabilities into paths of growth that lead to states of wellbeing.

I love working with adults, couples, and families who are seeking treatment for substance abuse, eating disorders, and trauma. I also enjoy working with couples who are looking to work through any relational and sexual issues.

Are you curious about yourself, eager to overcome chronic emotional obstacles, and aware that real change takes time? If so, it would be a privilege to take part in your journey. Are you having trouble with the challenges of growing up? If so, I can help you find your way. As a seasoned clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, I will help you understand conflicts, fears, and worries that interfere with relationships, work,school, and other activities in life. You may then regain freedom to be more creative and more open to possibilities and opportunities. With commitment to treatment comes hope!

You deserve respect for your resilience, and I would be honored to support your growth. My passion is facilitating healing and hope from painful experiences including abuse/assault, unhealthy relationships, infertility/pregnancy loss and other hardships. After surviving these experiences you may feel stuck in pain, grief, guilt, anger, fear, and shame. Anxiety, depression, and PTSD can develop when you are overwhelmed, feel isolated by your experiences and have limited support. In a safe and accepting space your story can be heard, your worth honored, and your strength rebuilt so you can move forward in a fulfilling way.

Sometimes we can get thrown into changes we weren't ready for. Maybe the change is welcomed. Regardless of whether these changes are expected or unexpected, I am confident that together, we can embrace these changes in the midst of joy or grief & become our own resources as we learn new ways to approach the issue or the situation. This is the heart of my therapeutic approach. I believe individuals, couples, & families have the ability to change. I am ready to walk with you on your journey & look forward to discovering ways which strengthen your approach to life's changes.

LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD! I'm here to help custom-tailor a strategy for making this declaration a reality for YOU. Problems with communication? Suffering from anxiety or depression? Is a loss keeping you stuck? Do you have a history of abuse/trauma? I can help. Coaching services: life direction/acquisition, couples' negotiation/mediation, combatting complacency, getting started, learning when and how to let go, setting limits with self/others, learning to love yourself unconditionally. **New credential: Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.

Getting help to untangle and navigate through this time is the first step. I can help you have better relationships within your family and with others. Finding your authentic self and expressing your needs brings benefits to your life in so many ways. Parenting, communicating with a significant other, and dealing with stress, anxiety or depression can be challenging. Together we can work to reduce or eliminate problematic patterns of behavior preventing you from living the life you desire.

"Accept, choose, and take action." Those are key components of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) style I embrace. ACT therapy encourages individuals to both seek a deeper understanding of occasional unpleasant realities in the world and choose to develop new behaviors which allow them to interact more successfully within that world. Because anxiety, depression and stress can interfere with living an enriched, meaningful life and realizing your valued goals, ACT serves as a way to "reboot" your thinking.

I'm glad you found me on the Therapy Directory. I'd like to help. I only see clients during evenings and weekends, which are prime time therapist hours. I have an eclectic approach to treatment, since I am trained in many different styles. I use whatever style best suits the client. My belief is that you have the answers you need. My job is to help you overcome the obstacles in your way and help you see things you can't see at this time. I would like to be of help. Let me know if I can serve you.

I am Intensively Trained in DBT through the Marsha Linehan Institute out of University of Washington Seattle and have specialized in the adherent model of DBT since 2006. I help people create the person they want to be and the life they want to live. Therapy is both art and science. The process of psychotherapy involves creativity, skillfulness, evidence-based techniques and a collaborative alliance between therapist and client. I see adults of all ages who need help with problems ranging from severe emotional turmoil to working on taking their personal growth to a higher level. My clients are highly motivated!

A licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a social worker with advanced clinical practitioner status; Shirlee Stewart has worked in the mental health field for 25 years. Her therapy techniques include a combination of supportive, cognitive behavioral and family systems therapy. She also has extensive experience working with individuals as well as marital family and group counseling. She enjoys treating couples with relationship issues.