Art Therapy in Dallas, TX
Accepting new clients (daytime Mon-Thur). You may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or stressed out right now. Perhaps something difficult happened in the past that you now have the space to process. Or maybe you are in the middle of it right now & looking for relief. Our modern lives are complex - we navigate roles given to us by family, culture, religion, & more as we try to remember who we are at our core. It helps to have a safe place to sort things out for yourself. I specialize in helping older teens and adults heal from relational wounds & get back in touch with themselves when they are feeling lost.
Accepting new clients (daytime Mon-Thur). You may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or stressed out right now. Perhaps something difficult happened in the past that you now have the space to process. Or maybe you are in the middle of it right now & looking for relief. Our modern lives are complex - we navigate roles given to us by family, culture, religion, & more as we try to remember who we are at our core. It helps to have a safe place to sort things out for yourself. I specialize in helping older teens and adults heal from relational wounds & get back in touch with themselves when they are feeling lost.
My style is flexible and person-centered, an eclectic blend of approaches that support a safe, affirming environment where patients-especially those in the LGBTQ+ community-feel seen, respected, and understood. Together, we focus on what feels most helpful and meaningful for you. Patients can expect our intake session to be about getting to know you without pressure to share more than you're comfortable with. We walk through what's been going on, what led you to seek therapy, and what you'd like to focus on during our time together.
My style is flexible and person-centered, an eclectic blend of approaches that support a safe, affirming environment where patients-especially those in the LGBTQ+ community-feel seen, respected, and understood. Together, we focus on what feels most helpful and meaningful for you. Patients can expect our intake session to be about getting to know you without pressure to share more than you're comfortable with. We walk through what's been going on, what led you to seek therapy, and what you'd like to focus on during our time together.
I am Peggy Cockrell-Phife. I have an MA from SMU, and post graduate work from Amberton University. I have passion for the interface of psychology with culture, the arts and philosophy. I recently became a Certified Expressive Arts Practioner, which allowed me to improve my therapeutic skills through the use of visual, intuitive, written and performing arts.
I am Peggy Cockrell-Phife. I have an MA from SMU, and post graduate work from Amberton University. I have passion for the interface of psychology with culture, the arts and philosophy. I recently became a Certified Expressive Arts Practioner, which allowed me to improve my therapeutic skills through the use of visual, intuitive, written and performing arts.
My therapy style is collaborative, integrative, and patient-centered, blending evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT-informed skills, and trauma-informed care. I focus on building insight, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies while honoring each patient's values, strengths, and readiness for change. I have over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, with specialized training in trauma-informed care, faith-based counseling, addiction recovery, ADHD, and working with high-stress populations such as veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples.
My therapy style is collaborative, integrative, and patient-centered, blending evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT-informed skills, and trauma-informed care. I focus on building insight, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies while honoring each patient's values, strengths, and readiness for change. I have over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, with specialized training in trauma-informed care, faith-based counseling, addiction recovery, ADHD, and working with high-stress populations such as veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples.
I am trained in Clinical Hypnosis, EMDR, Brainspotting Phases 1 & 2, Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed care, art therapy, equine assisted therapy, DBT, CBT, and psychodrama.
Creating an environment that feels warm, open, curious, and supportive so that YOU are able to realize the innate resources that you hold in order to create lasting and long term changes. The answer is already within, it is simple waiting to be revealed. I believe in the importance of the mind-body connection and the integration of cognitive, emotional and somatic processes to support effective and sustainable outcomes. I am a third-generation psychotherapist with a strong foundation in Ericksonian techniques for Clinical Hypnosis.
I am trained in Clinical Hypnosis, EMDR, Brainspotting Phases 1 & 2, Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed care, art therapy, equine assisted therapy, DBT, CBT, and psychodrama.
Creating an environment that feels warm, open, curious, and supportive so that YOU are able to realize the innate resources that you hold in order to create lasting and long term changes. The answer is already within, it is simple waiting to be revealed. I believe in the importance of the mind-body connection and the integration of cognitive, emotional and somatic processes to support effective and sustainable outcomes. I am a third-generation psychotherapist with a strong foundation in Ericksonian techniques for Clinical Hypnosis.
I’m Joseph Ossorio, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and I work with youth, couples, and families who feel stuck—whether that’s in communication, connection, life transitions, or overall satisfaction with life. My goal is to help clients slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and find new ways to move forward that feel more aligned and authentic!
I’m Joseph Ossorio, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and I work with youth, couples, and families who feel stuck—whether that’s in communication, connection, life transitions, or overall satisfaction with life. My goal is to help clients slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and find new ways to move forward that feel more aligned and authentic!
Thank you for stopping by! Our mission is to bridge gaps in access to care while helping to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
At Ellie Mental Health Carrollton, our team of compassionate and highly skilled therapists offers a wide range of specialties to support children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches while tailoring care to each individual’s unique experiences and goals.
We invite you to explore our website, where you can learn more about our therapists, browse available appointments, and easily schedule a session that fits your needs.
Thank you for stopping by! Our mission is to bridge gaps in access to care while helping to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
At Ellie Mental Health Carrollton, our team of compassionate and highly skilled therapists offers a wide range of specialties to support children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches while tailoring care to each individual’s unique experiences and goals.
We invite you to explore our website, where you can learn more about our therapists, browse available appointments, and easily schedule a session that fits your needs.
Do you feel like you need to exhale and feel internal peace? Maybe you’re an individual who’s used to being the strong one, but underneath that you feel anxious, stretched thin, or emotionally exhausted. Or, you’re a parent trying to help your child who is struggling with big feelings, negative behavior, or anxiety and not sure what to do next. I explore the cause, see the pattern, identify the trigger and help you heal.
Do you feel like you need to exhale and feel internal peace? Maybe you’re an individual who’s used to being the strong one, but underneath that you feel anxious, stretched thin, or emotionally exhausted. Or, you’re a parent trying to help your child who is struggling with big feelings, negative behavior, or anxiety and not sure what to do next. I explore the cause, see the pattern, identify the trigger and help you heal.
If you're seeking a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore challenges, build resilience, and foster growth, I may be a good fit for you. I specialize in helping children and teens express their feelings, supporting first-generation students and adults navigating major life transitions, and providing therapy in both English and Spanish.
If you're seeking a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore challenges, build resilience, and foster growth, I may be a good fit for you. I specialize in helping children and teens express their feelings, supporting first-generation students and adults navigating major life transitions, and providing therapy in both English and Spanish.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you want a happier life, but don't know how to get it and keep it. You could be dealing with racial identity, LGBTQIA+ challenges, family boundaries, struggling with relationships, going through a life transition, or feeling burned out and unheard. It doesn't have to stay this way. I believe everyone deserves dignity, respect, and safe place to communicate their feelings, regardless of religious, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Life can get heavy, but you don't have to carry it alone. Let's use what you've got to get you where you want to be.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you want a happier life, but don't know how to get it and keep it. You could be dealing with racial identity, LGBTQIA+ challenges, family boundaries, struggling with relationships, going through a life transition, or feeling burned out and unheard. It doesn't have to stay this way. I believe everyone deserves dignity, respect, and safe place to communicate their feelings, regardless of religious, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Life can get heavy, but you don't have to carry it alone. Let's use what you've got to get you where you want to be.
At the Child Behavior Center we work with you, and with your child. To help a child, we must help mom and dad too! We assist you in navigating the ups and downs of frustrating, often puzzling child behavior. Specializing in treatment for high functioning autism (Aspergers Syndrome in the past,) PDD (pervasive developmental delay), and many children with behavioral differences and challenges, we design treatment plans individualized for neuroatypical, developmentally challenged children, children with high anxiety, anger, aggression, and sensory overload, among others. A natural partner with these problems is often social rejection.
At the Child Behavior Center we work with you, and with your child. To help a child, we must help mom and dad too! We assist you in navigating the ups and downs of frustrating, often puzzling child behavior. Specializing in treatment for high functioning autism (Aspergers Syndrome in the past,) PDD (pervasive developmental delay), and many children with behavioral differences and challenges, we design treatment plans individualized for neuroatypical, developmentally challenged children, children with high anxiety, anger, aggression, and sensory overload, among others. A natural partner with these problems is often social rejection.
I am a dedicated professional with a Master's degree in Human Development and Counseling from George Washington University, earned in 2019. My expertise lies in trauma, PTSD, grief, and emotional regulation, with a strong focus on empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. My approach is both authentic and supportive, ensuring clients feel validated and capable while achieving meaningful results. Although I have completed all necessary qualifications and clinical hours, I have opted not to pursue formal licensure to provide inclusive support to individuals regardless of their location online and affordable.
I am a dedicated professional with a Master's degree in Human Development and Counseling from George Washington University, earned in 2019. My expertise lies in trauma, PTSD, grief, and emotional regulation, with a strong focus on empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. My approach is both authentic and supportive, ensuring clients feel validated and capable while achieving meaningful results. Although I have completed all necessary qualifications and clinical hours, I have opted not to pursue formal licensure to provide inclusive support to individuals regardless of their location online and affordable.
One of the hardest decisions in life is to seek help. We all encounter challenges and/or disadvantages at some point, and it is easy to feel discouraged and criticize yourself in this process. Although these difficulties can affect you in profound ways, I believe that they are also opportunities to learn about your inner world and reflect upon what is working and what is not. This journey is quite exhausting for one person, so I aim to become a part of your support system. I hope to empower each individual to make personal choices that will allow them to discover confidence, direction, happiness, peace, and healing.
One of the hardest decisions in life is to seek help. We all encounter challenges and/or disadvantages at some point, and it is easy to feel discouraged and criticize yourself in this process. Although these difficulties can affect you in profound ways, I believe that they are also opportunities to learn about your inner world and reflect upon what is working and what is not. This journey is quite exhausting for one person, so I aim to become a part of your support system. I hope to empower each individual to make personal choices that will allow them to discover confidence, direction, happiness, peace, and healing.
I provide sexual addiction help in an atmosphere that is encouraging and accepting and meet the client and his or her family where they are. My specialty is sexual addiction, and I am a Dallas area Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) trained personally by Dr Patrick Carnes. I treat drug and alcohol dependence, and associated trauma, grief, and depression as well. I treat cybersex addiction, pornography addiction, multiple affairs, and other sexually compulsive behavior. Sexual addiction, like other addictions, affects the whole family system, especially the partner. I am a CPTT, Certified Partner Trauma Therapist as well.
I provide sexual addiction help in an atmosphere that is encouraging and accepting and meet the client and his or her family where they are. My specialty is sexual addiction, and I am a Dallas area Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) trained personally by Dr Patrick Carnes. I treat drug and alcohol dependence, and associated trauma, grief, and depression as well. I treat cybersex addiction, pornography addiction, multiple affairs, and other sexually compulsive behavior. Sexual addiction, like other addictions, affects the whole family system, especially the partner. I am a CPTT, Certified Partner Trauma Therapist as well.
Life Solutions Counseling & Family Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC
Online Only
Life Solutions Counseling and Family Therapy, PLLC customizes therapeutic services to meet the individual, couple, family, and/or groups goals. Clients can expect a welcoming environment in an effort to make real life changes. With an emphasis on systemic therapy, we take a nonpathological approach to looking at human relationships and challenges. This benefits the client (s) as they learn how to interact and change problems between themselves and others. Congratulations! Problems are not in you, they are between you and another person(s).
Life Solutions Counseling and Family Therapy, PLLC customizes therapeutic services to meet the individual, couple, family, and/or groups goals. Clients can expect a welcoming environment in an effort to make real life changes. With an emphasis on systemic therapy, we take a nonpathological approach to looking at human relationships and challenges. This benefits the client (s) as they learn how to interact and change problems between themselves and others. Congratulations! Problems are not in you, they are between you and another person(s).
I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space where you can heal from your pain and work towards becoming the best version of yourself. My warm and empathetic nature makes me approachable and easy to talk to. Through our therapeutic journey together, I will teach you healthy coping strategies to effectively manage your triggers, enabling you to lead a happier and more fulfilled life. It is my most profound commitment to helping you find the strength and resilience within yourself to overcome life's challenges and foster positive growth and change.
I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space where you can heal from your pain and work towards becoming the best version of yourself. My warm and empathetic nature makes me approachable and easy to talk to. Through our therapeutic journey together, I will teach you healthy coping strategies to effectively manage your triggers, enabling you to lead a happier and more fulfilled life. It is my most profound commitment to helping you find the strength and resilience within yourself to overcome life's challenges and foster positive growth and change.
It's when you feel the slightest tinge of judgement or when you're being questioned on your thought process or decision-making, that the big feelings hit. Becoming defensive comes naturally, but not because you enjoy arguing or "you just want to be right." It's because you want to feel understood, heard, & validated. It feels like an even harder task to focus on understanding the situation or topic at hand, when your nervous system is too busy in protection mode. You know their feelings matter too, but your feelings and inner voice ring even louder. It's hard to find the quiet & clarity in the midst of a storm.
It's when you feel the slightest tinge of judgement or when you're being questioned on your thought process or decision-making, that the big feelings hit. Becoming defensive comes naturally, but not because you enjoy arguing or "you just want to be right." It's because you want to feel understood, heard, & validated. It feels like an even harder task to focus on understanding the situation or topic at hand, when your nervous system is too busy in protection mode. You know their feelings matter too, but your feelings and inner voice ring even louder. It's hard to find the quiet & clarity in the midst of a storm.
I actively work with children, adolescents and emerging adults. In sessions, I draw from a variety of techniques with a patient-centered approach, including: cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and acceptance commitment therapy. My passion for helping people find their true potential is fueled in my sessions. Uniquely, I am able to achieve this with my clients by taking a holistic approach through mindfulness and self-compassion with each patient.
I actively work with children, adolescents and emerging adults. In sessions, I draw from a variety of techniques with a patient-centered approach, including: cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and acceptance commitment therapy. My passion for helping people find their true potential is fueled in my sessions. Uniquely, I am able to achieve this with my clients by taking a holistic approach through mindfulness and self-compassion with each patient.
Life is hard. You don't have to face it alone. As a previous classroom educator and Dyslexia Specialist, I am passionate about helping people grow and learn in the classroom and through mental health counseling. I utilize a Child-Centered and Adlerian approach to play therapy to speak to children through their language, which is play. Attuning to teenagers and adults to help them gain self-awareness regarding their thoughts and insecurities and build inner strength/resilience is an innate passion I possess.
Life is hard. You don't have to face it alone. As a previous classroom educator and Dyslexia Specialist, I am passionate about helping people grow and learn in the classroom and through mental health counseling. I utilize a Child-Centered and Adlerian approach to play therapy to speak to children through their language, which is play. Attuning to teenagers and adults to help them gain self-awareness regarding their thoughts and insecurities and build inner strength/resilience is an innate passion I possess.
Typically, clients come to see me when their previous experiences with traditional "talk" therapy haven't helped to resolve their symptoms. Trauma and stress have an emotional, psychological and physical impact, but we often need to start treatment at the most basic level: calming the nervous system. I see clients who are experiencing chronic pain, illness, addiction, PTSD and other common co-occurring disorders including Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) or Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES). All of these issues can be treated using empirically proven techniques that address the whole person - body, mind and spirit.
Typically, clients come to see me when their previous experiences with traditional "talk" therapy haven't helped to resolve their symptoms. Trauma and stress have an emotional, psychological and physical impact, but we often need to start treatment at the most basic level: calming the nervous system. I see clients who are experiencing chronic pain, illness, addiction, PTSD and other common co-occurring disorders including Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) or Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES). All of these issues can be treated using empirically proven techniques that address the whole person - body, mind and spirit.
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.