Family Therapy in Dallas, TX
Courtney is one of just four DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinicians in north Texas. She works with adolescents and adults using Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients build a life that they believe to be truly worth living! She offers telehealth across the state of Texas. Courtney and her team at North Texas DBT Associates provide comprehensive DBT, which is comprised of highly structured weekly individual sessions, weekly group skills classes, and access to 24/7 phone coaching support. Courtney also offers DBT Prolonged Exposure Protocol for PTSD. For more information, visit our website, ntxdbt.com.
Courtney is one of just four DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinicians in north Texas. She works with adolescents and adults using Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients build a life that they believe to be truly worth living! She offers telehealth across the state of Texas. Courtney and her team at North Texas DBT Associates provide comprehensive DBT, which is comprised of highly structured weekly individual sessions, weekly group skills classes, and access to 24/7 phone coaching support. Courtney also offers DBT Prolonged Exposure Protocol for PTSD. For more information, visit our website, ntxdbt.com.
Hajrah Javed-The Breakup Whisperer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC A
5 Endorsed
Online Only
You're not falling apart, you're exhausted from pretending you're not. Maybe you just went through a breakup you can't stop replaying. Maybe you keep ending up in the same situationship, wondering how you got here again. Maybe you're the one everyone else leans on while you're quietly spiraling at 2am, drafting texts you won't send. You're ambitious, self-aware, and tired of patterns you can't seem to break - in love, in dating, in how you show up for people who don't show up for you. If you're a woman or young adult navigating heartbreak, relationships, or the messy in-between, you're exactly who I work with.
You're not falling apart, you're exhausted from pretending you're not. Maybe you just went through a breakup you can't stop replaying. Maybe you keep ending up in the same situationship, wondering how you got here again. Maybe you're the one everyone else leans on while you're quietly spiraling at 2am, drafting texts you won't send. You're ambitious, self-aware, and tired of patterns you can't seem to break - in love, in dating, in how you show up for people who don't show up for you. If you're a woman or young adult navigating heartbreak, relationships, or the messy in-between, you're exactly who I work with.
I primarily use an integration of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
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.
I primarily use an integration of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
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.
My primary goal as a therapist is to provide my clients with the tools to live productive lives. We all have a story to tell and a journey to take. The vital component of everyone’s journey is the paths they take and identifying their catalyst to achieve change. The driving force in my career path is the desire to reach members of society that have a misconception regarding counseling and increase their knowledge of the therapeutic process. Also, providing individuals with a voice and the courage to use it. Letting your voice be a positive reflection of who you are can trigger change.
My primary goal as a therapist is to provide my clients with the tools to live productive lives. We all have a story to tell and a journey to take. The vital component of everyone’s journey is the paths they take and identifying their catalyst to achieve change. The driving force in my career path is the desire to reach members of society that have a misconception regarding counseling and increase their knowledge of the therapeutic process. Also, providing individuals with a voice and the courage to use it. Letting your voice be a positive reflection of who you are can trigger change.
You haven't been yourself lately and have been struggling to understand why. You have been suffering and experiencing symptoms that you know may be trying to tell you something about your life but you are struggling to put the pieces together and find a way forward. You know that there is more to life than suffering but you feel immobilized by your pain, depression, anxiety, and relational conflicts.
You haven't been yourself lately and have been struggling to understand why. You have been suffering and experiencing symptoms that you know may be trying to tell you something about your life but you are struggling to put the pieces together and find a way forward. You know that there is more to life than suffering but you feel immobilized by your pain, depression, anxiety, and relational conflicts.
Mayme L Connors
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, LCDC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
If you're needing therapy and are sick to death of counselors who just nod and repeat back what you just said to them - I may be the therapist for you. My true passion lies in helping clients who feel that they don’t belong, who feel stuck or lonely in their current relationships, or who are struggling to create meaningful change in their lives. I am definitely not the therapist who sits in the chair silently nodding while you try to figure your own shit out. Good therapy helps because it gives you a structured, supportive space to unpack your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with someone who 100% has your back (that's me!).
If you're needing therapy and are sick to death of counselors who just nod and repeat back what you just said to them - I may be the therapist for you. My true passion lies in helping clients who feel that they don’t belong, who feel stuck or lonely in their current relationships, or who are struggling to create meaningful change in their lives. I am definitely not the therapist who sits in the chair silently nodding while you try to figure your own shit out. Good therapy helps because it gives you a structured, supportive space to unpack your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with someone who 100% has your back (that's me!).
I also pull from family systems approaches, believing that our distressing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors make sense within the systems we live in.
Whether you’ve lost a loved one or feel you've lost yourself, you're struggling with the question of “why” or “why me," you're heartbroken or the one who did the breaking, I'm here to help. As a relational therapist, I believe relationships and connection are at the heart of healing and growth, and therefore prioritize our therapeutic relationship above all else. Our earliest sessions I focus heavily on building trust and a secure bond with you. From there, my work becomes a way of being with you, relating, validating, questioning, and challenging.
I also pull from family systems approaches, believing that our distressing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors make sense within the systems we live in.
Whether you’ve lost a loved one or feel you've lost yourself, you're struggling with the question of “why” or “why me," you're heartbroken or the one who did the breaking, I'm here to help. As a relational therapist, I believe relationships and connection are at the heart of healing and growth, and therefore prioritize our therapeutic relationship above all else. Our earliest sessions I focus heavily on building trust and a secure bond with you. From there, my work becomes a way of being with you, relating, validating, questioning, and challenging.
The person we listen to the most is ourselves and that is the person we will believe first. That is because this is who we spend the most time with, this is the person who speaks volumes when we are alone, and this is the person we will spend the rest of our lives with. This person is called SELF. We must learn how to be with our own self and care for ourselves properly. The way we treat others speaks to how we are treating ourselves. Allow me to help you care for you so that you will know how to care for others.
The person we listen to the most is ourselves and that is the person we will believe first. That is because this is who we spend the most time with, this is the person who speaks volumes when we are alone, and this is the person we will spend the rest of our lives with. This person is called SELF. We must learn how to be with our own self and care for ourselves properly. The way we treat others speaks to how we are treating ourselves. Allow me to help you care for you so that you will know how to care for others.
The most difficult part of counseling is the first step - reaching out and you have accomplished it today. Awesome job! We will work hard together, so that you can experience positive change and growth in your life. We will set goals collaboratively and revisit your them often, changing and adjusting them when needed. Email or text me today and we will begin your journey.
The most difficult part of counseling is the first step - reaching out and you have accomplished it today. Awesome job! We will work hard together, so that you can experience positive change and growth in your life. We will set goals collaboratively and revisit your them often, changing and adjusting them when needed. Email or text me today and we will begin your journey.
The first step to pursue healing is often the scariest - it is essential to find someone who will believe in you and provide the best tools for your recovery journey. As a therapist, I advocate for my clients by helping them reclaim their freedom from struggles, heal from past hurts, and regain the passion to pursue their life's purpose. The best gift you can give yourself and others is a healthy mind and body!
The first step to pursue healing is often the scariest - it is essential to find someone who will believe in you and provide the best tools for your recovery journey. As a therapist, I advocate for my clients by helping them reclaim their freedom from struggles, heal from past hurts, and regain the passion to pursue their life's purpose. The best gift you can give yourself and others is a healthy mind and body!
I bring seven years of expertise to the field, having had the gratifying opportunity to collaborate with individuals of all ages, including children, adults, couples, and families.
Have you been holding onto some painful secrets, that you have never shared with another soul? Are you struggling with unwanted and/or negative thoughts and don’t know how to change the narrative? Have you ever felt so low and hopeless that you contemplated if you should live or die? Are you struggling to maintain relationships due to not being able to find the right words? Do you self medicate with substances, so that you can forget about what is causing you pain? If you said yes to any of the questions above, you are now free to take a deep breath because there is hope... Peace is possible. You can live the life that you deserve.
I bring seven years of expertise to the field, having had the gratifying opportunity to collaborate with individuals of all ages, including children, adults, couples, and families.
Have you been holding onto some painful secrets, that you have never shared with another soul? Are you struggling with unwanted and/or negative thoughts and don’t know how to change the narrative? Have you ever felt so low and hopeless that you contemplated if you should live or die? Are you struggling to maintain relationships due to not being able to find the right words? Do you self medicate with substances, so that you can forget about what is causing you pain? If you said yes to any of the questions above, you are now free to take a deep breath because there is hope... Peace is possible. You can live the life that you deserve.
I also support parents in navigating emotional, behavioral, and family challenges, helping them build confidence, insight, and practical tools to
Many people are impacted by trauma—both “big T” traumas like major life events or abuse, and “little T” traumas such as ongoing stress or repeated emotional hurt—that continue to influence how they think, feel, and relate to others. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, overwhelmed by emotional reactions, or disconnected from yourself or others. Healing is possible, and you do not have to navigate this process alone.
I also support parents in navigating emotional, behavioral, and family challenges, helping them build confidence, insight, and practical tools to
Many people are impacted by trauma—both “big T” traumas like major life events or abuse, and “little T” traumas such as ongoing stress or repeated emotional hurt—that continue to influence how they think, feel, and relate to others. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, overwhelmed by emotional reactions, or disconnected from yourself or others. Healing is possible, and you do not have to navigate this process alone.
We are a group of therapists who specialize in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families.
Our work goes beyond targeting certain symptoms and instead aims to help people find meaning and purpose in their lives, unlock creative potential, and strengthen their relationship to themselves and others. We fundamentally believe in the process of change and enjoy contributing to healthy transitional periods or life changes.
We are a group of therapists who specialize in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families.
Our work goes beyond targeting certain symptoms and instead aims to help people find meaning and purpose in their lives, unlock creative potential, and strengthen their relationship to themselves and others. We fundamentally believe in the process of change and enjoy contributing to healthy transitional periods or life changes.
I treat PTSD by reprocessing traumatic memories with EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapies, as well as mindfulness practice.
I am most helpful working with adults who lack meaning or purpose in their lives, who feel a gap that they cannot fill; with those who sense time passing by and they are not fully engaged, living the life they could; often they don’t even know what that life looks like and even more often they feel alone.
I will approach you with a wide-open mind, with many questions and few answers. I don’t like to call this thing we do therapy, but work. Challenging work. Good work. It will help you figure out what you can change in your life and how, so that you find fulfillment in the present and enjoy Today. But only if you really want to.
I treat PTSD by reprocessing traumatic memories with EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapies, as well as mindfulness practice.
I am most helpful working with adults who lack meaning or purpose in their lives, who feel a gap that they cannot fill; with those who sense time passing by and they are not fully engaged, living the life they could; often they don’t even know what that life looks like and even more often they feel alone.
I will approach you with a wide-open mind, with many questions and few answers. I don’t like to call this thing we do therapy, but work. Challenging work. Good work. It will help you figure out what you can change in your life and how, so that you find fulfillment in the present and enjoy Today. But only if you really want to.
I offer both in-person and virtual appointments across the state of Texas. Healing and recovery occur in the context of relationships, both with ourselves and others. My goal is to create a safe and trusting relationship with clients, which allows for open dialogue, communication, and change. I work with clients to understand how past experiences shape how they approach life and their interpersonal relationships. My areas of expertise include body image and eating disorders, anxiety disorders, identity issues, and grief and loss. I also treat depression, stress, trauma, relationship problems, and adjustment issues.
I offer both in-person and virtual appointments across the state of Texas. Healing and recovery occur in the context of relationships, both with ourselves and others. My goal is to create a safe and trusting relationship with clients, which allows for open dialogue, communication, and change. I work with clients to understand how past experiences shape how they approach life and their interpersonal relationships. My areas of expertise include body image and eating disorders, anxiety disorders, identity issues, and grief and loss. I also treat depression, stress, trauma, relationship problems, and adjustment issues.
I prioritize establishing a strong therapeutic alliance through genuine empathy, active listening, and mutual respect. By creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, I aim to foster open communication and build trust with each client. My approach is integrative, drawing on evidence-based practices to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and other challenges individuals may face. I am supervised by Cheryl L. Morris (84392).
I prioritize establishing a strong therapeutic alliance through genuine empathy, active listening, and mutual respect. By creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, I aim to foster open communication and build trust with each client. My approach is integrative, drawing on evidence-based practices to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and other challenges individuals may face. I am supervised by Cheryl L. Morris (84392).
I provide therapy and counseling for adults and couples, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and parenting stress. Using somatic therapy and CBT, I help clients process emotions, regulate the nervous system, and develop practical strategies for lasting change. My trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach creates a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, build resilience, and achieve personal growth.
I provide therapy and counseling for adults and couples, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and parenting stress. Using somatic therapy and CBT, I help clients process emotions, regulate the nervous system, and develop practical strategies for lasting change. My trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach creates a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, build resilience, and achieve personal growth.
Whether you are looking to understand yourself better, heal from family trauma wounds, cope with suicidal ideations, or make meaningful life changes, I am here to help you achieve your goals at a pace that is appropriate and accommodated to you!
I am here to offer a space where you can feel safe and seen without judgement. In working together, my goal is to work with you in achieving your goals but also challenge believes and ideas that may serve as barriers to you achieving those goals you have set. Healing doesn't happen in isolation, and my approach is grounded in trust!
Whether you are looking to understand yourself better, heal from family trauma wounds, cope with suicidal ideations, or make meaningful life changes, I am here to help you achieve your goals at a pace that is appropriate and accommodated to you!
I am here to offer a space where you can feel safe and seen without judgement. In working together, my goal is to work with you in achieving your goals but also challenge believes and ideas that may serve as barriers to you achieving those goals you have set. Healing doesn't happen in isolation, and my approach is grounded in trust!
Finding someone who provides an environment that allows you to be vulnerable and safe is vital to successful therapy. In each interaction, I hope to foster this type of experience. I take an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring my methods to each client's specific needs and concerns. While grounding my understanding in psychoanalytic principles, I draw from various therapeutic techniques to provide the most effective treatment for each individual.
Finding someone who provides an environment that allows you to be vulnerable and safe is vital to successful therapy. In each interaction, I hope to foster this type of experience. I take an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring my methods to each client's specific needs and concerns. While grounding my understanding in psychoanalytic principles, I draw from various therapeutic techniques to provide the most effective treatment for each individual.
The Phoenix In Every Human Being
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75254
With over 20 years of experience, we work with children ages 9 and up, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families.
You look like you are holding it together, but inside, it feels overwhelming. You are the one everyone relies on, the strong one, the responsible one.
Your mind does not slow down. You overthink, carry too much, or feel emotionally exhausted even when you are doing everything right.
If that resonates, you are not alone.
At The Phoenix In Every Human Being, we are a team of therapists with different specialties, allowing us to match you with the right fit for your needs.
Our work is about helping you rise, evolve, and reconnect with yourself in a deeper, more meaningful way. This is not just about coping. It is about transformation.
With over 20 years of experience, we work with children ages 9 and up, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families.
You look like you are holding it together, but inside, it feels overwhelming. You are the one everyone relies on, the strong one, the responsible one.
Your mind does not slow down. You overthink, carry too much, or feel emotionally exhausted even when you are doing everything right.
If that resonates, you are not alone.
At The Phoenix In Every Human Being, we are a team of therapists with different specialties, allowing us to match you with the right fit for your needs.
Our work is about helping you rise, evolve, and reconnect with yourself in a deeper, more meaningful way. This is not just about coping. It is about transformation.
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Family Therapy Therapists
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.