Teletherapy for Dallas, TX

Please do not call. Please email only or visit my website: www.loveyourbehavior.com to book a FREE 15-minute consultation. If you're feeling stuck, frustrated, misunderstood, depressed, anxious- there could be a multitude of reasons why. When life dips into the realm of the unexpected- we some times need to reach out for help. As a supporter of you, I want you to achieve your best sense of self. Through the therapeutic process, together we can achieve your goals and help manage your mental health by examining your thoughts, choices and relationships. I currently practice in Texas & Georgia & North Carolina via Telehealth.

My approach for therapy is to provide my clients with a warm, empathetic space to be vulnerable. I understand how hard it is to share your story which is why I’m here to listen! It is during moments of overwhelming stress that we need the most compassion. I want you to know that you're not alone. Your story is meaningful to me, and I am here to assist you in dealing with tough life circumstances by helping you rediscover your strength, heal past wounds, and enhance your relationships promoting positive self-growth. I specialize in helping clients suffering from severe depression, anxiety, as well as healing from trauma.

You’ve always felt like a bit of an outsider. As a child of immigrants, you constantly feel torn between two worlds. On one side are your family and their traditional values of respect and sacrifice. And on the other is the American culture of individualism and autonomy. No matter what you do, you always seem to minimize some integral part of yourself. As you’ve gotten older, you’ve become more adept at navigating these distinct worlds, but the conflict still exists within you. You’re desperate to somehow live outside of the world’s judgments and expectations. If only it were possible to just be yourself. But you don’t know how.

Are you tired of feeling anxious, angry or depressed, but cannot help feeling that way? You've watched so many self-help videos, tried to change your perspective, think positively, but wondering why it's not helping? Are you feeling stuck in your relationships but don't know what to do? Are you wondering why you & your partner seem to always ending up hurting each other despite how much you actually desire to connect deep down, or even wonder what's the point to stay together if it's so mundane or painful? The Restoring Place is for you!

Do you feel your life was hijacked by your past or haunted by awful memories? Have you experienced your fear, anxiety, depression or self-doubt like a relentless storm threatening to capsize you? You may feel lost and wonder why you fall into the same pattern. The narratives you tell yourself can have a profound impact on the way you see yourself. Maybe you are tired of the inner critic in your head who has been telling you.

There has been a recent conflict of loss with someone you love or within yourself that is causing you pain, unwanted stress and despair, or other intense emotions. Maybe you’re struggling in your marriage or relationships, or maybe you’re struggling to meet your needs in this difficult season of life. The exciting and hopeful message is that we ALWAYS have the power and ability to change our thinking, perceptions, and reactions to life situations! Underneath the pain is an opportunity to make new decisions to choose differently for ourselves.

Are you experiencing grief and loss and don't know how to cope? Have you considered asking for help but don't know where to start? Do you struggle to manage your stress and frequently feel overwhelmed by life? Perhaps nothing you’ve tried seems to be helping. I want to support you as you learn how to cope, build new skills, and honor all of yourself and your emotions. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can process, explore, and create, so you can feel more settled and successful. Together, we’ll attend to your goals and come up with a plan to alleviate the ongoing stress or anxiety you’ve been experiencing.

Childhood trauma erode your self-worth? Insecure & anxious in relationships? On a quest for perfection? Lack boundaries? Codependent? Feel inadequate yet successful? Family dysfunction? I specialize in helping ambitious, driven high achieving professionals/students with high perfectionistic anxiety who’ve endured childhood trauma/neglect/abuse and relational struggles process what's holding them back from their potential and gain more authenticity. You've managed to do it by yourself, but you don't have to work on this alone. We’ll break down the barriers keeping you from your true self & the authentic connections you deserve.

Feeling stuck in life and disconnected from what is meaningful? Have moments in what seems like an infinite loop of obsessive ruminations in which you replay the same thoughts over and over? Or perhaps it’s a cycle of repetitive behavior(s), self-sabotage, and/or relationships that you can’t seem to break the pattern from? I believe that when we lose connection to our authentic selves (who we really are) , we face all kinds of issues including anxiety, depression, unfulfilling relationships, addictive behavioral patterns, obsessive thoughts, stress, despair, and hopelessness. No worries, it's never too late and I can help!

When you are sitting across from me, my goal is for you to feel safe, understood, and encouraged. I am here to help you unlearn thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you—to explore and unravel unhealthy habits, toxic ways of interacting with others, and harmful statements you unconsciously rehearse when you’re feeling your absolute worst. I focus on your strengths and take into account your family dynamics, how you were raised, and any trauma you have experienced.

I tailor my treatment approach to the individual, couple or family that I work with. Each person is different and has different needs in the therapeutic setting. By using a variety of evidence-based approaches, I aim to help each person recognize and utilize their strengths to more effectively cope and eventually be content with where they are in life. I am experienced in working with clients across many diverse backgrounds of religion, ethnicities, and diagnoses. I'm also confident in navigating through one's past to help them be comfortable in the present.

Are you depressed, anxious, or stressed? Are you struggling with low self-esteem, relationship issues, or procrastination? Do you feel your past experience is holding you back from having a better life? Or perhaps you are just simply not happy with your current life but don't know how to change it? Whatever the case, you've come to the right place. You will be treated as one-of-a-kind with your unique disposition and life experiences. You will be heard and understood wholly, even for those that bring the greatest shame. Last but not least, you will be challenged and pushed to strive for the best version of yourself.

Have you have been finding it harder to feel joy, self-acceptance, or it's becoming harder by the day to simply stay afloat? In life, we are often made to feel flawed for being human, but I want you to know that you deserve a space that is healing, supportive, and free of judgment. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I feel honored to help others navigate painful events, emotions, and disordered eating behaviors so that they are able to live their life to its full potential and appreciate their authentic selves. Opening up about our pain can feel like a risk, but I hope in our work together, you realize you're worth this risk.

It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, and I’m glad you’re here! I specialize in helping people who are anxious and hard on themselves experience more self-compassion, and I have a special heart for working with the LGBTQ+ community. Many of my clients have put in their best effort to make changes but find themselves stuck. They often feel alone, frustrated, helpless, or guilty. My approach helps uncover the origin of your challenges and show up unapologetically as yourself.

It can be difficult going out of your comfort zone and speaking to a stranger about your internal/external battles. I am here to support you through recent life changes, relationship issues, chronic mental health issues, identity issues, and anything else you may not have had the opportunity to process. I have a passion for working with the teenage population, adults, and geriatrics. I enjoy allowing clients the space to address things they feel may be hindering their personal growth so they can become an empowered version of themselves. I prioritize overcoming any obstacles and ensuring you succeed in your journey towards wellness.

You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, or a variety of other emotions. Good news, those emotions 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 had the privilege of working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I use a variety of techniques and theories to guide my work with you depending on what fits your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods. As humans, we not only want to feel understood, but we want to understand ourselves & why we do the things we do.

Dr. Sarita Patel utilizes a variety of treatment modalities to help meet her clients’ needs, including individual, couple, family, and group therapy for older adolescents and adults. Her areas of clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, caregiver burnout, diversity issues, interpersonal conflicts, mood disorders, and life transitions. She is passionate about helping individuals from all backgrounds who want to improve their mental and emotional well-being.

Therapy should be individualized for each client's needs. I use a variety of approaches to facilitate change including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person-centered, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused. I have worked as an educator, school counselor, adult substance abuse, and many other backgrounds and ages.

I have experience in outpatient, residential, inpatient psychiatric hospital, while providing individual, couples and family therapies. Over the 27 years, I have acquired keen assessment skills and clinical interventions to assist patients with multiple issues, ranging from childhood, adulthood, abuse, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. I have served my clients using mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from systemic perspective. I personally believe in CBT (and other tools, including ACT: Acceptance Commitment Therapy). When these tools are fully embraced, it is truly an eye-opening, life-changing experience.