Therapists in Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX

Do you feel like on the outside you look like you have it all together but internally you're a mess? Do you struggle with finding a balance between your emotions be too strong & dissociating from your emotions completely? At times do you often feel like you know 'better' but don't 'do better'? If you can relate, I see you sis and I got you! I specialize in working with high achieving black women and women of color from ages 25-40, in navigating life. I enjoy working with professional women who struggle with managing relationships, work/life balance, high functioning depression and anxiety, ADHD, & trauma.

Do you wish tough moments in life came with a warning label? As your therapist, I will walk alongside you on the journey called healing. It may seem out of reach, unknown, and scary but together we will reach the light at the end of the tunnel. ¡Hola me alegro que estes aqui! My name is Yilda Sanchez and I was born and raised in Jersey. I personally like to refer to myself as “The Latina Healer.” I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Jordyn Lawson, LPC-S. I moved to Dallas with my husband and my goldendoodle named Koda in the summer of 2022.

Your emotional and physical pain is real because the struggles of your ife are real. Imagine being able to find strategies to help shift your mindset and heart set from being or feeling "stuck" to inner peace and calm. Finding the right person to you navigate through the cycles of grief over any loss, the anxiety, depression and stress that follows is challenging. Yet, If you need a listening ear and are ready to start a transformational journey using faith-based principles and brief-solution-focused therapy to assist you move forward in life and purpose, please contact me. Change can happen...just for you!

Ever feel like there must be more to life? Or this isn't how you imagined your life would be? Maybe it's, I've done all of the things why am I not happier, less stressed, less anxious, feeling more accomplished. You are not alone. I have found that we are more alike than we think, capable of more than we try, and more courageous than we know. We just have to get through the noise in our head.

As a Gay Man, it can be difficult to accept oneself due to internal shame and living in a heteronormative society. We learned at a young age how to protect ourselves from stigma and discrimination by numbing pain, overcompensating, misusing substances, and in some cases living a dual life. These strategies once protected us, but now negatively influence our emotions, thoughts, relationships, and view of the world. I help Gay Men who are struggling with their sexual orientation, living in or out of the closet, living with HIV, afraid to disclose their status, in relationship conflict, and more.

There has been a recent conflict of loss with someone you love or within yourself that is causing you pain, unwanted stress and despair, or other intense emotions. Maybe you’re struggling in your marriage or relationships, or maybe you’re struggling to meet your needs in this difficult season of life. The exciting and hopeful message is that we ALWAYS have the power and ability to change our thinking, perceptions, and reactions to life situations! Underneath the pain is an opportunity to make new decisions to choose differently for ourselves.

I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients are able to express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I place heavy importance on developing a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship to encourage clients to develop better coping skills that empower them to reach their therapeutic goals. I specialize in working with children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. I also work with a wide variety of adults with issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, sexuality, emerging adults, grief, domestic violence, addictions, and career challenges.

Elizabeth Armstrong is a body-positive therapist passionate about supporting people experiencing PCOS, chronic illness, infertility, and loss as well as those who want to heal their relationship with their body and food.

You're the beating heart of your family, the supportive friend, the dutiful employee. You wear a radiant smile and are always ready to lend a helping hand. Yet, beneath this cheerful facade, you grapple with worry, guilt, and diminished self-esteem. Your selfless nature leads to unending sacrifices as the needs and happiness of others overshadow your own. Your mental peace and physical health are often compromised, silently suffering under the weight of autoimmune disease or cancer. But you silence any discontent with a bright smile.

The emotional effects of infertility and loss are overwhelming and far-reaching. Your feelings of guilt, shame, sadness, anger, and frustration are compounded by your sense that no one understands what you're going through. You feel anxious, helpless, and alone. You struggle to function normally at work, at home, and within even your closest relationships. If your experience of infertility or loss is negatively impacting your life, you are not alone. Your journey toward hope and healing begins here.

FYI: Recently moved to Portland, OR and not currently accepting clients. Rise Above is a private practice and peer support group founded on the principle that sobriety is not boring. Taking the queues from the famous Black Flag song of the same name, Rise Above replaces the human entity of society with each person's drug of choice. Each person is taking on the challenge to no longer be slave to the substance, but take control and rise above to soar at greater heights, defiantly casting away personal doubt and naysayers using the same passion and punk rock rebellion embedded deep in us all. Ask about our AGI sliding scale.

I acquired my master' degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington after working as an educator for 25 years. I have been working as a social worker and counselor for the past ten years in government and non-profit organizations. My experience is with helping adults overcome stigmas dealing with HIV/AIDS, homelessness, drug/ alcohol addictions, mental illness and intellectual disabilities. In helping individuals overcome difficulties they are having in life I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Trauma Informed Care Therapies, Art Therapy, Strength Based Therapy and basic Supportive Psychotherapy.

Growing up in Chicago, I learned quickly that life is happening to all of us whether we like it or not. This laid the foundation of my belief that we are all placed here on purpose, with purpose. Everything, past, present, and future, is designed to lead us to our purpose. I have chosen to follow the call on my life to help others, like yourself, examine the lessons of the past & (re)discover parts of themselves that will lead them to living a more purpose-filled life.

Katie Smelko is passionate about the beauty that can come from broken places and wants to see you healthy in body, heart, and mind. She believes that all of these aspects contribute to you thriving. By co-creating a safe space for openness, processing, and healing, she will partner with you to identify questions and experiences that may be interfering with your sense of wholeness. She specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, as well as those who deal with issues that are often linked with trauma experiences. These include substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.

Do you have an overwhelming feeling of worry at all times? Maybe you feel like you’re not deserving of the good things that are happening to you? Or maybe you have a constant feeling of sadness or loss of interest in everyday tasks? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I am here to explore these feelings with you. My mission is to help you go from struggling to thriving!

I applaud you for taking this first step towards improving and maintaining your mental health. The ideal client is someone who seeks personal growth and emotional well-being. You might be experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. I will work with you to develop coping skills, improving self awareness, fostering resilience and achieving a greater sense of fulfillment and balance in life.

Grecia is dedicated to providing support to individuals, couples, and families. Her primary focus is to assist clients in understanding, processing, and cultivating effective coping strategies for various challenges. These challenges encompass grief, depression, anxiety, common developmental issues that are experienced during young-adulthood and adolescent, relationship difficulties substance abuse, cutting and self-harm, and aging.

Do you feel frustrated, disappointed and saddened by the people closest to you? Do you wonder why, no matter how much you do for others, you never receive the same thoughtfulness, care and understanding from them? I can help you learn to use your gifts of empathy and intuition to honor yourself and your own needs within your relationships with others. I am passionate about working with clients who are experiencing relationship issues, chronic illness, complex trauma/PTSD related issues and body image issues.

If you have found this page you are at the right place at the right time, EXHALE. First, I want to congratulate you for taking the first step to healing, you're on the right track. Life does not not come with instructions and I'm telling you it's ok to get some help along the way. I work specifically with black women and POC ready to do the work required to become the best version of themselves. This includes addressing generational trauma, life transitions, low self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety and poor boundaries.