Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Dallas, TX
In practice I use a pragmatic, results-oriented approach and am not tethered to one behavioral health modality. Rather, recognizing each patient has unique needs, I draw from many therapeutic approaches that best fit each patient. In my practice, I can quickly assess which techniques will work best to meet each client's individual needs to show patients that they can have the right tools to reach their optimal comfort level in their careers, families, and relationships. The goal is bridging the gap and finding the most productive pathway between where clients are and where they want to be.
In practice I use a pragmatic, results-oriented approach and am not tethered to one behavioral health modality. Rather, recognizing each patient has unique needs, I draw from many therapeutic approaches that best fit each patient. In my practice, I can quickly assess which techniques will work best to meet each client's individual needs to show patients that they can have the right tools to reach their optimal comfort level in their careers, families, and relationships. The goal is bridging the gap and finding the most productive pathway between where clients are and where they want to be.
Life as a woman often means navigating big transitions—infertility, motherhood, career shifts, relationship stress, or the empty nest season. These changes can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. Many women I see are balancing multiple roles—whether as professionals, mothers, or homeschool moms—and they long for relief, clarity, and confidence. My clients want to feel more grounded, strengthen resilience, and move through life’s challenges with peace and purpose.
Life as a woman often means navigating big transitions—infertility, motherhood, career shifts, relationship stress, or the empty nest season. These changes can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. Many women I see are balancing multiple roles—whether as professionals, mothers, or homeschool moms—and they long for relief, clarity, and confidence. My clients want to feel more grounded, strengthen resilience, and move through life’s challenges with peace and purpose.
Rain Therapy DFW, Brittany Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you experiencing a range of emotions that have encouraged you to seek help with finding peace, happiness, and wholeness? If so, I can help you by providing a safe non-judgmental space for you to increase self-worth, awareness and skills to navigate life. Talking to a stranger can be intimidating; however, my objective is to work with you to help make changes within your life. My role is to understand and identify goals set for therapy and assist with working towards them. I aim to create a space where you feel respected, heard, valued, and cared for. Collaboration, communication, trust, and safety are core tenets of my practice.
Are you experiencing a range of emotions that have encouraged you to seek help with finding peace, happiness, and wholeness? If so, I can help you by providing a safe non-judgmental space for you to increase self-worth, awareness and skills to navigate life. Talking to a stranger can be intimidating; however, my objective is to work with you to help make changes within your life. My role is to understand and identify goals set for therapy and assist with working towards them. I aim to create a space where you feel respected, heard, valued, and cared for. Collaboration, communication, trust, and safety are core tenets of my practice.
Whether you're struggling with overwhelming emotions or patterns rooted in early experiences, I’m here to help you build the skills needed to form healthy, meaningful connections. My priority is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. I believe that healing begins with trust, and I work to help you better understand how your past experiences may be impacting your present. Together, we’ll focus on building self-confidence, fostering resilience, and restoring hope for the future.
Whether you're struggling with overwhelming emotions or patterns rooted in early experiences, I’m here to help you build the skills needed to form healthy, meaningful connections. My priority is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. I believe that healing begins with trust, and I work to help you better understand how your past experiences may be impacting your present. Together, we’ll focus on building self-confidence, fostering resilience, and restoring hope for the future.
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Kristina McCray, M.S., LSSP, LPC is a School Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of Texas. She has also provided therapy services to people in Louisiana, New York, California, and several countries internationally. She has over 15 years of experience working as a mental health professional. Kristina received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Louisiana State University. She then received a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern State University. Furthermore, she received a Specialist Degree in School Psychology from Texas A&M Commerce.
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Kristina McCray, M.S., LSSP, LPC is a School Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of Texas. She has also provided therapy services to people in Louisiana, New York, California, and several countries internationally. She has over 15 years of experience working as a mental health professional. Kristina received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Louisiana State University. She then received a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern State University. Furthermore, she received a Specialist Degree in School Psychology from Texas A&M Commerce.
Hi, I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor at Seek First Therapeutic Solutions, where we help individuals navigate stress, anxiety, and life transitions with resilience. In addition to therapy, I offer independent ESA letter evaluations for housing or travel. This includes a mental health assessment and legally compliant ESA documentation. Fee: $150, Annual Renewal: $50.
Hi, I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor at Seek First Therapeutic Solutions, where we help individuals navigate stress, anxiety, and life transitions with resilience. In addition to therapy, I offer independent ESA letter evaluations for housing or travel. This includes a mental health assessment and legally compliant ESA documentation. Fee: $150, Annual Renewal: $50.
I’m so glad you're taking the step toward growth! As a clinical social worker, my passion is helping clients discover and reach their fullest potential. Through self-reflection, we can explore all parts of ourselves—including those that may feel less polished—so we can grow and thrive. Setbacks are a natural part of life, and what's important is learning from them. Past wounds can sometimes hold us back from reaching our goals, but together, we can build the tools to break through those barriers. In our sessions, my goal is to offer warmth and empathy, always honoring that you are the expert of your own story.
I’m so glad you're taking the step toward growth! As a clinical social worker, my passion is helping clients discover and reach their fullest potential. Through self-reflection, we can explore all parts of ourselves—including those that may feel less polished—so we can grow and thrive. Setbacks are a natural part of life, and what's important is learning from them. Past wounds can sometimes hold us back from reaching our goals, but together, we can build the tools to break through those barriers. In our sessions, my goal is to offer warmth and empathy, always honoring that you are the expert of your own story.
You deserve to feel heard, supported, and empowered—and I’m here to help you get there. With over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in guiding individuals from diverse backgrounds through life’s challenges with compassion, expertise, and evidence-based strategies. My approach is solution-oriented and deeply rooted in respect for your unique journey. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just need a space to process, I’m here to help you find clarity, peace, and practical steps forward.
You deserve to feel heard, supported, and empowered—and I’m here to help you get there. With over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in guiding individuals from diverse backgrounds through life’s challenges with compassion, expertise, and evidence-based strategies. My approach is solution-oriented and deeply rooted in respect for your unique journey. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just need a space to process, I’m here to help you find clarity, peace, and practical steps forward.
Accept, choose, and take action. Those are key components of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) style I embrace. ACT therapy encourages individuals to both seek a deeper understanding of occasional unpleasant realities in the world and choose to develop new behaviors which allow them to interact more successfully within that world. Because anxiety, depression and stress can interfere with living an enriched, meaningful life and realizing your valued goals, ACT serves as a way to "reboot" your thinking. In addition, I have been trained in both Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-focused Therapy.
Accept, choose, and take action. Those are key components of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) style I embrace. ACT therapy encourages individuals to both seek a deeper understanding of occasional unpleasant realities in the world and choose to develop new behaviors which allow them to interact more successfully within that world. Because anxiety, depression and stress can interfere with living an enriched, meaningful life and realizing your valued goals, ACT serves as a way to "reboot" your thinking. In addition, I have been trained in both Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-focused Therapy.
There are times in life when things feel heavy, confusing, or simply not the way they used to be. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or questioning who you are and where your life is headed—especially after difficult relationships, emotional or narcissistic abuse, divorce, grief, or other significant transitions. If this resonates, you are not alone. I have over 25 years of experience supporting individuals through some of life’s most challenging and vulnerable seasons. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, understood and respected.
There are times in life when things feel heavy, confusing, or simply not the way they used to be. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or questioning who you are and where your life is headed—especially after difficult relationships, emotional or narcissistic abuse, divorce, grief, or other significant transitions. If this resonates, you are not alone. I have over 25 years of experience supporting individuals through some of life’s most challenging and vulnerable seasons. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, understood and respected.
Facing anxiety, trauma, depression or life changes? You're not alone. I specialize in supporting teens and adults in the African American, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ communities to effectively manage anxiety, heal from trauma, and navigate transitions with confidence. With a focus on self-awareness, I’ll help you understand emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and embrace growth. As a former school therapist, I guide teens through emotional challenges and life shifts, while also supporting adults seeking clarity and peace.
Facing anxiety, trauma, depression or life changes? You're not alone. I specialize in supporting teens and adults in the African American, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ communities to effectively manage anxiety, heal from trauma, and navigate transitions with confidence. With a focus on self-awareness, I’ll help you understand emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and embrace growth. As a former school therapist, I guide teens through emotional challenges and life shifts, while also supporting adults seeking clarity and peace.
By combining a rich background in body-mind integration with Internal Family systems and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, I assist clients in gaining clarity and empowerment for the change they want.
Are you struggling in your relationships to feel heard? Do you find you are being less-than-honest for the sake of the relationship? My passion is helping adults create more Joy and Authenticity in their relationships. I am a Relationship Therapist and Coach ready to help people of all backgrounds learn ways to relate that infuse Curiosity, Acceptance, Openness, and Love into all their relationships. Since how you engage with yourself directly affects how you engage with others, your single most important relationship is the one you have with yourself. I work with individuals, couples and groups to support relationship wisdom.
By combining a rich background in body-mind integration with Internal Family systems and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, I assist clients in gaining clarity and empowerment for the change they want.
Are you struggling in your relationships to feel heard? Do you find you are being less-than-honest for the sake of the relationship? My passion is helping adults create more Joy and Authenticity in their relationships. I am a Relationship Therapist and Coach ready to help people of all backgrounds learn ways to relate that infuse Curiosity, Acceptance, Openness, and Love into all their relationships. Since how you engage with yourself directly affects how you engage with others, your single most important relationship is the one you have with yourself. I work with individuals, couples and groups to support relationship wisdom.
Life is beautiful and it's also inherently challenging. At times, we worry too much, have difficulty maintaining relationships, get stuck in the past, and struggle to cope with daily life. We also experience intense grief and devastating losses. I can be a sounding board to help you find your path and your passion for life, thereby becoming the best version of yourself.
Life is beautiful and it's also inherently challenging. At times, we worry too much, have difficulty maintaining relationships, get stuck in the past, and struggle to cope with daily life. We also experience intense grief and devastating losses. I can be a sounding board to help you find your path and your passion for life, thereby becoming the best version of yourself.
You've checked all the 'boxes' but still feel like something's missing. Maybe you're the first one in your family who 'made it out' or always held to high standards. It feels like you're failing even when you're winning. On the outside, you got it together, but inside you're busting at the seams & numb. You're not at your best even though others think you are. Sometimes you mask 'cause you don't feel like you can be your authentic self. You're not broken; high achievement has just been your survival skill. You want real connections, to build a life that actually feels good, not just looks good. If this is you, let's talk
You've checked all the 'boxes' but still feel like something's missing. Maybe you're the first one in your family who 'made it out' or always held to high standards. It feels like you're failing even when you're winning. On the outside, you got it together, but inside you're busting at the seams & numb. You're not at your best even though others think you are. Sometimes you mask 'cause you don't feel like you can be your authentic self. You're not broken; high achievement has just been your survival skill. You want real connections, to build a life that actually feels good, not just looks good. If this is you, let's talk
My primary job as a therapist is to learn your unique story so that I can understand your views and lived experiences. I believe all behavior makes sense in context, and by working together, we can both gain awarenesses and insights as to why you may be struggling. After uncovering the "why", we will work together to find healing, growth, and more adaptive coping skills. I am a firm believer in the mind-body connection and believe that our lifestyle and environment have a huge impact on our mental health. These beliefs inform my work as a therapist.
My primary job as a therapist is to learn your unique story so that I can understand your views and lived experiences. I believe all behavior makes sense in context, and by working together, we can both gain awarenesses and insights as to why you may be struggling. After uncovering the "why", we will work together to find healing, growth, and more adaptive coping skills. I am a firm believer in the mind-body connection and believe that our lifestyle and environment have a huge impact on our mental health. These beliefs inform my work as a therapist.
I am an EMDRIA-trained EMDR Therapist, and I hold certifications in Clinical Trauma, Integrative Mental Health and Dynamic Mindfulness
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.
I am an EMDRIA-trained EMDR Therapist, and I hold certifications in Clinical Trauma, Integrative Mental Health and Dynamic Mindfulness
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.
I am committed to building authentic relationships with every individual that I encounter, treating each person with respect and dignity. My approach centers on fostering positive connections, regardless of the challenges presented, to support meaningful engagement and promote well-being.
I am committed to building authentic relationships with every individual that I encounter, treating each person with respect and dignity. My approach centers on fostering positive connections, regardless of the challenges presented, to support meaningful engagement and promote well-being.
I utilize elements of Relational Cultural Theory, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness-based approaches in my practice to create an inclusive and affirming space for clients to work towards their goals.
I believe the most healing factor of therapy is a relationship built on mutual empathy, earned trust, and compassion. My aim is to create an environment in which clients feel fully supported, accepted, and free to bring their full selves into the therapy room free of any judgement or shame. I hope to help clients create meaningful change in their lives by fostering self-compassion and understanding, confronting systems of internal and external oppression, and nurturing the resilience already living inside of them.
I utilize elements of Relational Cultural Theory, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness-based approaches in my practice to create an inclusive and affirming space for clients to work towards their goals.
I believe the most healing factor of therapy is a relationship built on mutual empathy, earned trust, and compassion. My aim is to create an environment in which clients feel fully supported, accepted, and free to bring their full selves into the therapy room free of any judgement or shame. I hope to help clients create meaningful change in their lives by fostering self-compassion and understanding, confronting systems of internal and external oppression, and nurturing the resilience already living inside of them.
Have you even felt powerless? Maybe you’ve felt it in a relationship, or in your family, or at your job. Maybe at times you've felt powerless against your own mind. I believe that there’s a deep well of power that exists inside you. All you have to do is find it and reconnect to it. I would be honored to take that journey of self-discovery with you. You are far more powerful than you know, and I hope to help you explore your power.
Have you even felt powerless? Maybe you’ve felt it in a relationship, or in your family, or at your job. Maybe at times you've felt powerless against your own mind. I believe that there’s a deep well of power that exists inside you. All you have to do is find it and reconnect to it. I would be honored to take that journey of self-discovery with you. You are far more powerful than you know, and I hope to help you explore your power.
I focus on helping people to overcome symptoms of grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship stress. I provide a safe environment and compassionate support to identify the impact these are having on daily living and personal relationships. I then provide professional expertise to guide people through implementing therapeutic strategies to overcome them. My goal is to use support and education to empower people to make changes that will help them to feel more fulfilled, content, and effective. I use evidence-based interventions and regularly learn new techniques scientifically proven to make positive and lasting changes.
I focus on helping people to overcome symptoms of grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship stress. I provide a safe environment and compassionate support to identify the impact these are having on daily living and personal relationships. I then provide professional expertise to guide people through implementing therapeutic strategies to overcome them. My goal is to use support and education to empower people to make changes that will help them to feel more fulfilled, content, and effective. I use evidence-based interventions and regularly learn new techniques scientifically proven to make positive and lasting changes.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.