Buddhist Therapists in Dallas, TX
I am an EMDR-trained therapist offering online sessions throughout Texas, with a focus on supporting those navigating emotional and behavioral issues resulting from trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and chronic stress. My passion is creating a safe and compassionate space where you can lay down what feels heavy and begin to heal at your own pace. In uncertain times, having a place to feel seen, supported, and empowered matters more than ever. I draw on my background in health and fitness coaching, higher education, and social work to bring a holistic, sensitive approach that honors the whole person - mind, body, and spirit!
I am an EMDR-trained therapist offering online sessions throughout Texas, with a focus on supporting those navigating emotional and behavioral issues resulting from trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and chronic stress. My passion is creating a safe and compassionate space where you can lay down what feels heavy and begin to heal at your own pace. In uncertain times, having a place to feel seen, supported, and empowered matters more than ever. I draw on my background in health and fitness coaching, higher education, and social work to bring a holistic, sensitive approach that honors the whole person - mind, body, and spirit!
Only offering Telehealth (for clients living in TX & CA) - Having feelings about what is happening in your life or in the world? Are you a parent, a person of color, healthcare worker, LBGTQIA+, businessperson, student? Have you been feeling different from others? As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I meet w people of all ages & all diversities. I offer traditional therapeutic orientations combined w Expressive Arts Therapy, sand tray, metaphor & mindfulness. It is not necessary to be an artist to benefit from a creative focus towards your goals for wellness and the life you choose to be living. Contact me and begin today!
Only offering Telehealth (for clients living in TX & CA) - Having feelings about what is happening in your life or in the world? Are you a parent, a person of color, healthcare worker, LBGTQIA+, businessperson, student? Have you been feeling different from others? As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I meet w people of all ages & all diversities. I offer traditional therapeutic orientations combined w Expressive Arts Therapy, sand tray, metaphor & mindfulness. It is not necessary to be an artist to benefit from a creative focus towards your goals for wellness and the life you choose to be living. Contact me and begin today!
I offer specialized therapy for queer and neurodivergent adults facing complex trauma, maladaptive self-image, dissociative concerns, spiritual and identity development, and mood disorders. My approach also addresses intersectional trauma related to family dynamics, religious abuse, sexual issues, and personal development. Trauma often intersects with challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship struggles, affecting our mind-body connection. It’s easy to feel stuck and lose hope, but healing is possible. I provide a safe, inclusive space that is also sex worker-friendly.
I offer specialized therapy for queer and neurodivergent adults facing complex trauma, maladaptive self-image, dissociative concerns, spiritual and identity development, and mood disorders. My approach also addresses intersectional trauma related to family dynamics, religious abuse, sexual issues, and personal development. Trauma often intersects with challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship struggles, affecting our mind-body connection. It’s easy to feel stuck and lose hope, but healing is possible. I provide a safe, inclusive space that is also sex worker-friendly.
You may be functioning on the outside, yet feel disconnected, unfinished, or quietly burdened by experiences that were never fully integrated. I offer a grounded, compassionate space for people seeking more than symptom relief. This work supports deeper self-understanding, emotional truth, and inner coherence. My approach is holistic and relational, attending to mind, body, and spirit, with an emphasis on safety, pacing, and trust.
You may be functioning on the outside, yet feel disconnected, unfinished, or quietly burdened by experiences that were never fully integrated. I offer a grounded, compassionate space for people seeking more than symptom relief. This work supports deeper self-understanding, emotional truth, and inner coherence. My approach is holistic and relational, attending to mind, body, and spirit, with an emphasis on safety, pacing, and trust.
You can look completely put together while anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship pain quietly takes over behind the scenes. Maybe ADHD or OCD makes daily life exhausting. Maybe grief, identity, sexuality, intimacy, or a major life transition has left you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck. Whether this is your first time in therapy or previous care never went deep enough, you deserve more than generic advice. At Noble Path, our affirming, trauma-informed therapists serve diverse individuals and couples—with immediate virtual openings and several clinicians to help you find the right fit.
You can look completely put together while anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship pain quietly takes over behind the scenes. Maybe ADHD or OCD makes daily life exhausting. Maybe grief, identity, sexuality, intimacy, or a major life transition has left you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck. Whether this is your first time in therapy or previous care never went deep enough, you deserve more than generic advice. At Noble Path, our affirming, trauma-informed therapists serve diverse individuals and couples—with immediate virtual openings and several clinicians to help you find the right fit.
My own personal development work has been influenced by Jungian and Buddhist writings.
In my 20+ years as a psychologist, much of my work has focused on the medically ill. As we get older, our health may deteriorate and we may require help to adapt to those changes. I have a particular expertise in behavioral medicine, cancer, chronic illness and sexual health/sex therapy.
My own personal development work has been influenced by Jungian and Buddhist writings.
In my 20+ years as a psychologist, much of my work has focused on the medically ill. As we get older, our health may deteriorate and we may require help to adapt to those changes. I have a particular expertise in behavioral medicine, cancer, chronic illness and sexual health/sex therapy.
NEW Sept 2026! Has sex become a bit of a sore subject? Maybe you're starting to withdraw from your partner because you're sick of getting rejected. Or you are just overthinking every little thing about your sex life. Or you might even feel guilty for not meeting your partner's needs for sex. Unfortunately, sex can become a sensitive subject and it's often hard to find a safe space to explore it. But you know that ignoring it is only going to make things worse. With 20+ years of counseling experience, I don't just listen, but I help you identify the underlying patterns keeping you stuck. And together we start shifting those patterns.
NEW Sept 2026! Has sex become a bit of a sore subject? Maybe you're starting to withdraw from your partner because you're sick of getting rejected. Or you are just overthinking every little thing about your sex life. Or you might even feel guilty for not meeting your partner's needs for sex. Unfortunately, sex can become a sensitive subject and it's often hard to find a safe space to explore it. But you know that ignoring it is only going to make things worse. With 20+ years of counseling experience, I don't just listen, but I help you identify the underlying patterns keeping you stuck. And together we start shifting those patterns.
Do you struggle with depression and anxiety? Is your mental health affecting your work, your family or your friendships? Do your thoughts seem to always fall into a negative loop of what could’ve been or what should be? Are you tired of laying awake at night unable to turn off your thoughts? Do you feel like you’re doing everything you’re suppose to but still wonder what’s missing? Could life be happier, more connected, less… miserable? If you identify with any of the above, you’re in the right place.
Do you struggle with depression and anxiety? Is your mental health affecting your work, your family or your friendships? Do your thoughts seem to always fall into a negative loop of what could’ve been or what should be? Are you tired of laying awake at night unable to turn off your thoughts? Do you feel like you’re doing everything you’re suppose to but still wonder what’s missing? Could life be happier, more connected, less… miserable? If you identify with any of the above, you’re in the right place.
Helping you build a resilient life - rooted in recovery and purpose!
Addiction recovery isn’t just about ending or controlling harmful behaviors - it’s planting and nurturing a new life; worth staying sober for. I work with adults who have begun to achieve stability in their sobriety but still seek clarity, peace, and direction. You may feel emotionally stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed; I provide a safe, practical space to help you reconnect with everything that truly matters in your life and nurture sustainable, values-driven change.
Helping you build a resilient life - rooted in recovery and purpose!
Addiction recovery isn’t just about ending or controlling harmful behaviors - it’s planting and nurturing a new life; worth staying sober for. I work with adults who have begun to achieve stability in their sobriety but still seek clarity, peace, and direction. You may feel emotionally stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed; I provide a safe, practical space to help you reconnect with everything that truly matters in your life and nurture sustainable, values-driven change.
My demeanor and approach are both interactive, attentive, and warm. I believe in full expression of emotions coupled with active listening can build safety and trust. My therapeutic style is engaged, compassionate, and patient-centered. The goal of therapy is to help you heal, discover yourself, get out of the shadows of your past that can help you change the course of your life. I would be your biggest cheerleader! Patients often share that what sets me apart is my ability to create a deeply compassionate, nonjudgmental space where they feel both safe and truly understood.
My demeanor and approach are both interactive, attentive, and warm. I believe in full expression of emotions coupled with active listening can build safety and trust. My therapeutic style is engaged, compassionate, and patient-centered. The goal of therapy is to help you heal, discover yourself, get out of the shadows of your past that can help you change the course of your life. I would be your biggest cheerleader! Patients often share that what sets me apart is my ability to create a deeply compassionate, nonjudgmental space where they feel both safe and truly understood.
Hello Friend - this is for you. Thank you for taking a moment to read - In a world that often feels chaotic, it’s easy to become disconnected - from our relationships, from others, or even from ourselves. At times life may flow with ease, and at other times the unexpected leaves us unsure how to move forward. These moments can bring loneliness, isolation, and uncertainty about our purpose. If you find yourself searching for meaning or clarity, know that you are not alone. I would be honored to walk beside you as you rediscover your strength and the answers within.
Hello Friend - this is for you. Thank you for taking a moment to read - In a world that often feels chaotic, it’s easy to become disconnected - from our relationships, from others, or even from ourselves. At times life may flow with ease, and at other times the unexpected leaves us unsure how to move forward. These moments can bring loneliness, isolation, and uncertainty about our purpose. If you find yourself searching for meaning or clarity, know that you are not alone. I would be honored to walk beside you as you rediscover your strength and the answers within.
Dominguez Psychotherapy and Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Dallas, TX 75206
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, other overwhelming emotions. The good news is these can be managed. I believe there are two experts in the room: you are the expert of your life, and I am the clinical expert. I have experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I offer virtual therapy across Texas with flexible scheduling and tailor my approach to meet your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods that help you understand yourself and why you do what you do, while giving you tools to make lasting changes.
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, other overwhelming emotions. The good news is these can be managed. I believe there are two experts in the room: you are the expert of your life, and I am the clinical expert. I have experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I offer virtual therapy across Texas with flexible scheduling and tailor my approach to meet your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods that help you understand yourself and why you do what you do, while giving you tools to make lasting changes.
I believe each person to be unique, and it is my responsibility to meet you where you are in your life. Through a collaborative, empathetic, safe, non-judgmental relationship I am able to support and guide you to become the person you want to be and to live the life you want to live. Every individual has their own set of strengths and resources and together we will uncover them and let them shine.
I believe each person to be unique, and it is my responsibility to meet you where you are in your life. Through a collaborative, empathetic, safe, non-judgmental relationship I am able to support and guide you to become the person you want to be and to live the life you want to live. Every individual has their own set of strengths and resources and together we will uncover them and let them shine.
Hajrah Javed-People-Pleasing
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC A
13 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You're not falling apart, you're exhausted from pretending you're not. Maybe you keep shrinking yourself to keep the peace — in a friendship, at home, in love. Maybe you've spent years measuring yourself against a beauty standard that was never built for you, wondering if you're finally enough. You're ambitious, self-aware, and tired of patterns you can't seem to break — in love, in family, in how you show up for people who don't show up for you. If you're a woman navigating self-worth, body image, or relationships that take more than they give, you're exactly who I work with.
You're not falling apart, you're exhausted from pretending you're not. Maybe you keep shrinking yourself to keep the peace — in a friendship, at home, in love. Maybe you've spent years measuring yourself against a beauty standard that was never built for you, wondering if you're finally enough. You're ambitious, self-aware, and tired of patterns you can't seem to break — in love, in family, in how you show up for people who don't show up for you. If you're a woman navigating self-worth, body image, or relationships that take more than they give, you're exactly who I work with.
If you are looking for a space to feel seen, to practice being your authentic self, and to work through current (or past) events that are bringing you distress, welcome. You’ve taken the often difficult first step towards healing. I am a psychotherapist serving folks out of the DFW area (I am also able to provide services in other areas of Texas), and I am particularly passionate about providing a space for exploration and healing to members of the Deaf community (d/Deaf individuals, CODAs, interpreters, Deaf educators, and others who are peripheral to the deaf community). I provide therapy in both English and ASL.
If you are looking for a space to feel seen, to practice being your authentic self, and to work through current (or past) events that are bringing you distress, welcome. You’ve taken the often difficult first step towards healing. I am a psychotherapist serving folks out of the DFW area (I am also able to provide services in other areas of Texas), and I am particularly passionate about providing a space for exploration and healing to members of the Deaf community (d/Deaf individuals, CODAs, interpreters, Deaf educators, and others who are peripheral to the deaf community). I provide therapy in both English and ASL.
I work with individuals who are ready for more than symptom relief—they’re seeking deep, lasting change. My practice is designed for people navigating trauma, identity, and internal conflict that doesn’t resolve with surface-level approaches. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ as well as those impacted by trauma, including active duty service members and high-functioning adults who may appear “put together” on the outside while struggling internally with anxiety, disconnection, or unresolved experiences. Together, we look beyond immediate symptoms to locate the underlying patterns and relational dynamics shaping your life.
I work with individuals who are ready for more than symptom relief—they’re seeking deep, lasting change. My practice is designed for people navigating trauma, identity, and internal conflict that doesn’t resolve with surface-level approaches. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ as well as those impacted by trauma, including active duty service members and high-functioning adults who may appear “put together” on the outside while struggling internally with anxiety, disconnection, or unresolved experiences. Together, we look beyond immediate symptoms to locate the underlying patterns and relational dynamics shaping your life.
"Why am I like this?"
"Why am I just too much?"
You didn't ask to be here, so why do you have to have it figured out? How do you figure it all out when so much is coming at you at the same time? How do you even explain it all? When you are QTBIPOC, there are so many aspects to who you are and the trauma you've faced. It feels impossible to navigate and too difficult to explain or sort. As a Black Nonbinary Queer therapist with lived and clinical experience, my favorite thing to do, is to support other QTBIPOC in learning who they are truly are and accepting themselves.
"Why am I like this?"
"Why am I just too much?"
You didn't ask to be here, so why do you have to have it figured out? How do you figure it all out when so much is coming at you at the same time? How do you even explain it all? When you are QTBIPOC, there are so many aspects to who you are and the trauma you've faced. It feels impossible to navigate and too difficult to explain or sort. As a Black Nonbinary Queer therapist with lived and clinical experience, my favorite thing to do, is to support other QTBIPOC in learning who they are truly are and accepting themselves.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and Self-driven, honoring the sacred nature of mind and body. Our upbringing often severs us from understanding ourselves, and I aim to help people return to balance, both internal and external. My main focus is on processing how past patterns may be weighing you down, and using those freed resources to build the life that you want.
If oppression against your marginalized identities has not been appropriately acknowledged, or if recent political and global events have activated deep fears, it is also my priority to maintain space for the witnessing of those wounds.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and Self-driven, honoring the sacred nature of mind and body. Our upbringing often severs us from understanding ourselves, and I aim to help people return to balance, both internal and external. My main focus is on processing how past patterns may be weighing you down, and using those freed resources to build the life that you want.
If oppression against your marginalized identities has not been appropriately acknowledged, or if recent political and global events have activated deep fears, it is also my priority to maintain space for the witnessing of those wounds.
If you are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma or grief, I am here to listen, encourage, and offer feedback . Together we will find a way through the feelings, events, and thoughts that have brought you to seek a therapist. We will discuss your goals and design a plan to obtain permanent strategies for your comfort. Although I have many years of experience, I also remain young at heart, empathetic and curious! I look forward to meeting you and walking this journey with you.
If you are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma or grief, I am here to listen, encourage, and offer feedback . Together we will find a way through the feelings, events, and thoughts that have brought you to seek a therapist. We will discuss your goals and design a plan to obtain permanent strategies for your comfort. Although I have many years of experience, I also remain young at heart, empathetic and curious! I look forward to meeting you and walking this journey with you.
Are you experiencing conflicts, trauma, or a lack of commitment within your family system? Or do you feel like you are about to lose a significant relationship? Do you feel defeated when battling negative emotions due to a traumatic life experience? Looking here means you are taking the first step to overcoming the challenges that seem to cripple us. I will work in partnership with you in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Accomplishing your pursuit of happiness is possible because being emotionally healthy is achievable. Let us work together to conquer the lies from the past and create the healthy family system you desire.
Are you experiencing conflicts, trauma, or a lack of commitment within your family system? Or do you feel like you are about to lose a significant relationship? Do you feel defeated when battling negative emotions due to a traumatic life experience? Looking here means you are taking the first step to overcoming the challenges that seem to cripple us. I will work in partnership with you in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Accomplishing your pursuit of happiness is possible because being emotionally healthy is achievable. Let us work together to conquer the lies from the past and create the healthy family system you desire.
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Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.