Therapists in Lakewood, Dallas, TX

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Board Certified Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I provide a confidential, nonjudgmental, and provide an environment that allows you to grow and heal from your trauma. I offer eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am all about helping one beautiful mind at a time become better than their circumstance or happenstance. Currently seeing clients exclusively via tele-health (secure video platform).

If you endured a traumatic relationship or event, whether recently or in childhood, I can help. I specialize in counseling individuals who have experienced trauma, especially relational abuse or loss. Trauma (or PTSD) can affect your confidence, your current relationships, your mood, or your ability to make changes in your life. You might experience panic attacks, feel persistent fear, feel stuck, or have physical pain. Anxiety is a common symptom of PTSD, but might stand alone. Living with severe anxiety can feel like you have lost control of your life. I can help you regain confidence and manage symptoms associated with PTSD.

Entrepreneurs, leaders, and creative individuals often struggle with self-esteem and career issues. The experience of depression, anxiety, trauma, or significant life transitions can interfere with your overall well-being. We go through life feeling there must be more; more to our potential, our relationships… just more. To address these concerns we have to look at our own investment in ourselves and our process of growth.

Welcome! I create a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore past and present life experiences. My goal is to work with you to become your best self, defined by you. I view therapy as a collaborative journey in which the therapeutic process will help you find self-acceptance and healing. I believe in meeting clients where they are and walking beside them as they work through life's challenges.

My Clients experience ECLECTIC skills, INTERACTING, CARING, CONFRONTING, as well as RESPECT & HUMOR...all to assist them to see POSSIBILITIES, to gain INSIGHT, to create RESULTS & LIGHTEN UP life situations! I've been Director of the Mars/ Venus Center of North Texas for over 12 years. Being personally trained by best-seller Dr. John Gray gives me broad expertise on all kinds of Relationship situations. Also 30+ years with IMAGO work of Dr. H.Hendrix enhances my expertise with Premarital, Partnerships, & Marriage issues. I'm 1-of-only-12 Therapists in Dallas to receive Referrals from ..."THE DR.PHIL SHOW."

Struggling with sex and intimacy issues can impact many aspects of your day-to-day life. This struggle affects how you show up as a partner, the stress and shame from dealing with these issues affects how you show up at work at home and how you show up for yourself. You are struggling with painful sex, erectile dysfunction, or sexual shame due to religious trauma or upbringing. You are in a relationship where you and your partner just can't seem to get on the same page about sex. The topic of sex always ends in a heated argument so you both just avoid talking about it and avoid sex as well. You want a fulfilling sex life.

Does your life feel out of control - like you're at your wit's end? Maybe you feel nobody understands what you're going through or what you've been through. When life feels confusing and heavy, it's hard to know where to turn. I invite you to dare to imagine a life where you feel grounded and secure. It is possible to learn to connect, both with yourself and others, heal from your pain, and grow into the person you truly are. It is within your reach to re-claim your life if you so choose.

Park Cities Counseling offers a variety of services for adults, parents, children, teens and families. I work with the individual to help them find and implement creative solutions to their unique struggles and needs. I specialize in coping skills with divorce and grief issues, prenatal and postpartum issues. I work with children with Anger Management as well as other child and adolescent issues. I have worked extensively in the hospital, school and clinical setting helping children, parents and teachers work successfully together.

Life is full of changes, those transitions can present emotional and psychological challenges that can be better addressed in a supportive and nurturing counseling environment. I believe that brokenness, challenges and life transitions can be restored when an individual partners with a trustworthy and compassionate professional to rediscover strength and acquire skills and unlock the treasures that lie within us all! There, we find the Essence of our Joy. Call or email me today.

People generally come to therapy because there is some area of their life in which they are stuck and in pain. I practice from an “attachment” perspective which is the key to unlocking a different way of understanding yourself and your interactions with others, opening a pathway to practical and relational healing. My office is a no-blame/no-shame environment. I provide both traditional talk therapy as well as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) to individuals (age 8 and up), couples, and families just 20 miles SE of Dallas. Because of my experience as an adoptive dad, foster and adoptive families are a focus of my practice.

Reaching out for therapy can be a scary and confusing process and yet we all need support and help at times. Whether it's navigating recent changes in your life or facing life changing or traumatic events, I would love to help you navigate through this process.

People begin therapy for various reasons. Commonly for self-development, the wish to improve confidence, grieving a loved one or the loss of a relationship. Other reasons could be experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, or life transitions. Or perhaps you struggle with the existential questions of life. Whatever, your reasons for treatment are unique to you. There is only one You. That also means your goals and needs are specific to your ongoing interpersonal growth. If you are ready to improve your life, gain clarity, and learn ways to manage your emotions then counseling is a positive step.

My goal is to help you uncover your true potential for healthy and satisfying relationships in your life. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand how your past is impacting current challenges in your relationships and then work on solutions. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing healthier relationships.

Child and Family Counseling Center offers a variety of services for children, teens, adults, and families. I have worked with children, adults, and families in the clinical setting, community agency, and school setting. For 12 years I have worked with children and their families in the school setting. Child and Family Counseling Center strives to provide the best of professional counseling practices matched to the personal needs of the client. If you are wondering if counseling is right for you, your child, or family please call. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Sometimes life is just hard! Whether you are struggling with the ups and downs of life, or life has thrown you curve balls such as abuse or divorce, getting through can be hard...but you do not have to do it alone. I am here to be your coach, confidant, encourager, and friend, and to help you learn the skills needed to weather the storm. I am a faith-based counselor, incorporating Christ into sessions, and practice play therapy with children and adolescents. Come find hope and healing, and include a contact number! I look forward to working with you!

Therapy is a process of self-discovery. My aim is to provide a safe and caring environment for those who are hurting or feeling stuck. I offer therapeutic interventions aimed at optimizing your quality of life through finding balance and obtaining understanding and acceptance of yourself. Whether you seek relief from acute symptoms such as anxiety or depression or you wish to break unhealthy relationship patterns. I will help you gain deeper understanding of your self, while supporting you with finding your own answers and making the changes you decide to make.