Adoption Therapists in Dallas, TX
I support children, families, all people across life stages, and those navigating adoption, foster care, chronic illness, and personal, academic, or career growth.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are carrying a lot—often high-achieving, deeply responsible, and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life. Many are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, or academic and professional burnout, and want more than just a place to vent.
I support children, families, all people across life stages, and those navigating adoption, foster care, chronic illness, and personal, academic, or career growth.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are carrying a lot—often high-achieving, deeply responsible, and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life. Many are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, or academic and professional burnout, and want more than just a place to vent.
I also support clients exploring the impact of early experiences, adoption, and long-standing patterns that continue to affect how they feel, respond, or connect.
You don’t need to be fixed,
but you may be tired of feeling stuck.
Anxiety, grief, and life transitions often settle in our body long before we fully understand them. Many people come to counseling feeling overwhelmed, emotionally worn down, or unsure why coping no longer feels like enough. Something in you knows that pushing through is not working the way it used to.
I believe people seek counseling because something in their lives needs to be understood and named with care, not because they are broken. Often the parts of us that feel anxious or reactive once helped us survive something difficult.
I also support clients exploring the impact of early experiences, adoption, and long-standing patterns that continue to affect how they feel, respond, or connect.
You don’t need to be fixed,
but you may be tired of feeling stuck.
Anxiety, grief, and life transitions often settle in our body long before we fully understand them. Many people come to counseling feeling overwhelmed, emotionally worn down, or unsure why coping no longer feels like enough. Something in you knows that pushing through is not working the way it used to.
I believe people seek counseling because something in their lives needs to be understood and named with care, not because they are broken. Often the parts of us that feel anxious or reactive once helped us survive something difficult.
Complex Trauma • Emotional Load • Quiet Survival
You've gotten really good at making it all look effortless. Efficient because you've had to be — keeping it all together didn't leave room for anything else.
You worked all day, carried the mental load of a dozen moving pieces, and walked through the door to a second shift that nobody clocked you in for. The home, the family, the logistics and invisible labor, and the part you don't talk about — the history you're quietly determined not to pass down.
This is therapy for the woman underneath all of that. The one who is tired of carrying it alone
Complex Trauma • Emotional Load • Quiet Survival
You've gotten really good at making it all look effortless. Efficient because you've had to be — keeping it all together didn't leave room for anything else.
You worked all day, carried the mental load of a dozen moving pieces, and walked through the door to a second shift that nobody clocked you in for. The home, the family, the logistics and invisible labor, and the part you don't talk about — the history you're quietly determined not to pass down.
This is therapy for the woman underneath all of that. The one who is tired of carrying it alone
I believe that we grow across the lifespan. It is never too late to look inside ourselves, understand and connect with ourselves and those around us, and believe that change is possible. Even in the most painful, lonely, and frightening life situations, we can still reach out to get help – even if we don’t know what it is yet. I offer a connection and a safe place to explore your inner world, in an open and accepting manner.
I believe that we grow across the lifespan. It is never too late to look inside ourselves, understand and connect with ourselves and those around us, and believe that change is possible. Even in the most painful, lonely, and frightening life situations, we can still reach out to get help – even if we don’t know what it is yet. I offer a connection and a safe place to explore your inner world, in an open and accepting manner.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You're not alone. Whether you're grappling with addiction, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, or career uncertainties, taking the first step toward healing can feel daunting. But seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness; many clients find relief in sharing burdens in a confidential setting. Imagine breaking free from destructive patterns, nurturing healthier relationships, and rediscovering joy in your work and personal life. It's possible to overcome these challenges and create lasting positive change in your life.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You're not alone. Whether you're grappling with addiction, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, or career uncertainties, taking the first step toward healing can feel daunting. But seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness; many clients find relief in sharing burdens in a confidential setting. Imagine breaking free from destructive patterns, nurturing healthier relationships, and rediscovering joy in your work and personal life. It's possible to overcome these challenges and create lasting positive change in your life.
Parenting can feel confusing and heavy, especially when your child’s behavior leaves you unsure of how to help. You may notice big emotions, withdrawal, or reactions that don’t seem to make sense. In our work together, we slow things down to understand what your child is communicating beneath the behavior. I support both children and parents in strengthening connection, building emotional skills, and creating calmer, more confident moments at home.
Parenting can feel confusing and heavy, especially when your child’s behavior leaves you unsure of how to help. You may notice big emotions, withdrawal, or reactions that don’t seem to make sense. In our work together, we slow things down to understand what your child is communicating beneath the behavior. I support both children and parents in strengthening connection, building emotional skills, and creating calmer, more confident moments at home.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand that everyone has unique challenges and goals. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, or other emotional issues, I'm here to help.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we'll work together to understand your specific needs and develop a personalized plan to address your concerns.
Together, we'll explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to identify areas for growth and develop coping strategies that work for you.
I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where you'll feel comfortable sharing your experiences and working towards your goals.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand that everyone has unique challenges and goals. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, or other emotional issues, I'm here to help.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we'll work together to understand your specific needs and develop a personalized plan to address your concerns.
Together, we'll explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to identify areas for growth and develop coping strategies that work for you.
I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where you'll feel comfortable sharing your experiences and working towards your goals.
My name is Kesha Thomas, LPC-S, and I believe every person has the capacity for healing, growth, and change. Reaching out for counseling takes courage, and I am committed to providing a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly heard.
My name is Kesha Thomas, LPC-S, and I believe every person has the capacity for healing, growth, and change. Reaching out for counseling takes courage, and I am committed to providing a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly heard.
There are many reasons why you might be searching for a therapist. You might find life overwhelming right now and need a place to process through the feelings of chaos. Maybe you are experiencing conflict in a meaningful relationship or in your own marriage. Perhaps you are in a place where you are ready to grow or find deeper connection. Setting aside time during your week to open yourself up to me is something I treat with great respect and confidentiality.
There are many reasons why you might be searching for a therapist. You might find life overwhelming right now and need a place to process through the feelings of chaos. Maybe you are experiencing conflict in a meaningful relationship or in your own marriage. Perhaps you are in a place where you are ready to grow or find deeper connection. Setting aside time during your week to open yourself up to me is something I treat with great respect and confidentiality.
I strive to create an environment that is warm and welcoming. It is not unusual to feel apprehensive about starting therapy, these fears can usually be alleviated within the first session or two. I’m open to hearing about your experience with me.
I strive to create an environment that is warm and welcoming. It is not unusual to feel apprehensive about starting therapy, these fears can usually be alleviated within the first session or two. I’m open to hearing about your experience with me.
School, jobs, friends, partners, family - Life can be messy and overwhelming, and being human comes with personal struggle. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or significant life changes, making the decision to ask for help takes courage and is the hardest and most important step. Sometimes it takes looking at a hopeless situation from a different angle to figure out how best to change. That's where I can help. My passion to empathize with and validate your experience is my driving force as your counselor.
School, jobs, friends, partners, family - Life can be messy and overwhelming, and being human comes with personal struggle. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or significant life changes, making the decision to ask for help takes courage and is the hardest and most important step. Sometimes it takes looking at a hopeless situation from a different angle to figure out how best to change. That's where I can help. My passion to empathize with and validate your experience is my driving force as your counselor.
Life is constantly finding new things to throw at us - depression, anxiety, past or recent trauma, parenting struggles, relationship issues, communication challenges, grief, perfectionism, the list goes on. Facing these challenges can feel isolating and discouraging, and maybe you feel like you've tried everything you know. No matter how it feels, you don't have to do this alone. A safe, supportive therapeutic environment can help you meet your goals and build a life consistent with your values. I've worked in clinical settings for the last 9 years, and am passionate about collaborating with clients to improve their quality of life.
Life is constantly finding new things to throw at us - depression, anxiety, past or recent trauma, parenting struggles, relationship issues, communication challenges, grief, perfectionism, the list goes on. Facing these challenges can feel isolating and discouraging, and maybe you feel like you've tried everything you know. No matter how it feels, you don't have to do this alone. A safe, supportive therapeutic environment can help you meet your goals and build a life consistent with your values. I've worked in clinical settings for the last 9 years, and am passionate about collaborating with clients to improve their quality of life.
Hi! I am a counselor, educator, and coach wrapped in one. I help young humans (and their parents) to achieve wellness encompassing mind, body, and soul in order to fulfill their individual purposes. I hold a Master's of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as, a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Human Services. With experience providing services in the community setting and intensive outpatient hospital setting, I am passionate about guiding kiddos and families through their own unique healing process.
Hi! I am a counselor, educator, and coach wrapped in one. I help young humans (and their parents) to achieve wellness encompassing mind, body, and soul in order to fulfill their individual purposes. I hold a Master's of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as, a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Human Services. With experience providing services in the community setting and intensive outpatient hospital setting, I am passionate about guiding kiddos and families through their own unique healing process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. I bring a compassionate, solution-focused approach to my work. My clients are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, life transitions, or grief and loss. They want to learn coping skills, reduce symptoms, gain self-awareness, heal from past trauma, process grief, and improve communication skills in relationships. Together, we focus on developing self-insight, identifying triggers, and building healthy coping skills to process painful emotions and overcome challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. I bring a compassionate, solution-focused approach to my work. My clients are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, life transitions, or grief and loss. They want to learn coping skills, reduce symptoms, gain self-awareness, heal from past trauma, process grief, and improve communication skills in relationships. Together, we focus on developing self-insight, identifying triggers, and building healthy coping skills to process painful emotions and overcome challenges.
Want to no longer be held back by anxiety? Be more emotionally in-tune with yourself and others? Process re-triggered trauma that you thought was in the past? Set healthier boundaries? Heal from betrayal, abandonment, grief, or loss? As a psychologist, I am passionate about helping adults 18+ understand themselves at a deeper level, improve their communication and relationships, and take steps towards a brighter future. As someone who has relocated many times in my life and as a child of immigrant parents, I've been personally shaped by multicultural influences and value understanding how different aspects of culture also shape you.
Want to no longer be held back by anxiety? Be more emotionally in-tune with yourself and others? Process re-triggered trauma that you thought was in the past? Set healthier boundaries? Heal from betrayal, abandonment, grief, or loss? As a psychologist, I am passionate about helping adults 18+ understand themselves at a deeper level, improve their communication and relationships, and take steps towards a brighter future. As someone who has relocated many times in my life and as a child of immigrant parents, I've been personally shaped by multicultural influences and value understanding how different aspects of culture also shape you.
M.A.D. Therapy, LLC; Misty Annette Diaz, PhD
Marriage & Family Therapist, USN Ret, PhD abd, LMFT, RYT-200, MAMFT
Dallas, TX 75209
Niches with training: Suicidality and high-risk, LGBTQIA+, Military, Adoption.
Welcome to M.A.D. Therapy, LLC! I am Misty Annette Diaz, PhD abd, and we’re all M.A.D. here. You are no longer alone because I am here to join you. As a relationship therapist, LMFT and PhD (abd), helping relationships thrive is my ultimate goal. The most important relationship is with ourselves. We will re-evaluate boundaries and increase self-confidence and self-validation. We will develop strong coping skills and self-soothing techniques. I guide my clients out of survival mode into the present moment. I incorporate trauma informed yoga to reset the nervous system. I am EMDR trained. In-person & in-home case-by-case.
Niches with training: Suicidality and high-risk, LGBTQIA+, Military, Adoption.
Welcome to M.A.D. Therapy, LLC! I am Misty Annette Diaz, PhD abd, and we’re all M.A.D. here. You are no longer alone because I am here to join you. As a relationship therapist, LMFT and PhD (abd), helping relationships thrive is my ultimate goal. The most important relationship is with ourselves. We will re-evaluate boundaries and increase self-confidence and self-validation. We will develop strong coping skills and self-soothing techniques. I guide my clients out of survival mode into the present moment. I incorporate trauma informed yoga to reset the nervous system. I am EMDR trained. In-person & in-home case-by-case.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in helping clients grow into better people, I also focus on addressing emotional wounds and past trauma. Through being in practice for more than twenty years, I learned how to aid individuals in developing mental, emotional, and spiritual maturity. I use a holistic approach to guide my clients down a path of self-discovery and healing. I am trained in trauma specific therapies.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in helping clients grow into better people, I also focus on addressing emotional wounds and past trauma. Through being in practice for more than twenty years, I learned how to aid individuals in developing mental, emotional, and spiritual maturity. I use a holistic approach to guide my clients down a path of self-discovery and healing. I am trained in trauma specific therapies.
I work with the following issues: anxiety, depression, divorce, adoption issues, grief, behavioral issues, family conflict and trauma.
My experience of over 10 years in the mental health profession has equipped me with valuable tools and knowledge to help guide you in achieving your specific goals. If you are ready to work on your goals, I can help you! In addition, I offer services in Spanish.
I work with the following issues: anxiety, depression, divorce, adoption issues, grief, behavioral issues, family conflict and trauma.
My experience of over 10 years in the mental health profession has equipped me with valuable tools and knowledge to help guide you in achieving your specific goals. If you are ready to work on your goals, I can help you! In addition, I offer services in Spanish.
Nestled amidst the bustling heart of North Dallas, LifeWorks Counseling opens its doors, offering a haven for nurturing mental well-being. As a trusted mental health clinic, LifeWorks has been serving the Texan community for over three decades, specializing in personalized therapy services. Their experienced counselors provide expert guidance to navigate life's obstacles, from managing stress and conquering addictions to mending broken relationships to play therapy.
Nestled amidst the bustling heart of North Dallas, LifeWorks Counseling opens its doors, offering a haven for nurturing mental well-being. As a trusted mental health clinic, LifeWorks has been serving the Texan community for over three decades, specializing in personalized therapy services. Their experienced counselors provide expert guidance to navigate life's obstacles, from managing stress and conquering addictions to mending broken relationships to play therapy.
Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed or are experiencing distress with a partner, I work to provide an empathetic, safe environment for all of my clients. I am skilled at helping individual clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition & existential issues. My training also equips me to work with couples and families struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Some of these may include infidelity, parenting issues, and pre-marital counseling. I use a couples therapy model that has been backed by research, showing success for couples years after therapy ends.
Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed or are experiencing distress with a partner, I work to provide an empathetic, safe environment for all of my clients. I am skilled at helping individual clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition & existential issues. My training also equips me to work with couples and families struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Some of these may include infidelity, parenting issues, and pre-marital counseling. I use a couples therapy model that has been backed by research, showing success for couples years after therapy ends.
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