Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Dallas, TX
Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of relationships, work, and life is all too common. For this reason, I prioritize helping my clients find relief from stress and obligation by cultivating balance with the parts of their lives which are most important. I integrate cultural inclusivity into my therapeutic process and honor each client's values as central to their identity and healing.
Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of relationships, work, and life is all too common. For this reason, I prioritize helping my clients find relief from stress and obligation by cultivating balance with the parts of their lives which are most important. I integrate cultural inclusivity into my therapeutic process and honor each client's values as central to their identity and healing.
Currently accepting new clients. I’m a integrative and holistic therapist with ten years of experience helping people move through trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and the messy work of rebuilding self-worth. My style isn’t about quick fixes or sugarcoating, it’s about getting honest, going deep, and learning to trust yourself again.
I work with people who feel a little “too much” or “not enough,” those who are burned out, cracked open, or just tired of pretending everything’s fine. We’ll tune into your body, listen to what it’s really trying to say, and work with the parts of you that’ve been carrying the weight for too long.
Currently accepting new clients. I’m a integrative and holistic therapist with ten years of experience helping people move through trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and the messy work of rebuilding self-worth. My style isn’t about quick fixes or sugarcoating, it’s about getting honest, going deep, and learning to trust yourself again.
I work with people who feel a little “too much” or “not enough,” those who are burned out, cracked open, or just tired of pretending everything’s fine. We’ll tune into your body, listen to what it’s really trying to say, and work with the parts of you that’ve been carrying the weight for too long.
Perhaps you have been thinking about making a change for a while and you finally feel ready, or maybe you are tired of feeling sad, overwhelmed, worried, or stuck. Traumatic memories may be replaying on a loop, or a tough life decision looming. The reasons are endless and highly individualized, which is why you need a therapist who will meet you where you’re at with a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach. Welcome to Hudson Counseling. We aim to create a safe space for you to work through your thoughts & feelings, seek answers, process traumatic memories, and learn new skills to help manage uncomfortable emotions.
Perhaps you have been thinking about making a change for a while and you finally feel ready, or maybe you are tired of feeling sad, overwhelmed, worried, or stuck. Traumatic memories may be replaying on a loop, or a tough life decision looming. The reasons are endless and highly individualized, which is why you need a therapist who will meet you where you’re at with a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach. Welcome to Hudson Counseling. We aim to create a safe space for you to work through your thoughts & feelings, seek answers, process traumatic memories, and learn new skills to help manage uncomfortable emotions.
Life sometimes presents us with unexpected or even unwanted challenges, and having support and guidance can make navigating them much easier. Being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community is a beautiful and empowering experience, but it often comes with its own set of difficulties. These can include struggles with self-acceptance, seeking acceptance from others, dealing with bullying and harassment, expressing our true selves, finding a sense of belonging, and building healthy, stable relationships. On top of these community-specific challenges, we also face the broader mental and emotional hurdles that everyone encounters in life.
Life sometimes presents us with unexpected or even unwanted challenges, and having support and guidance can make navigating them much easier. Being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community is a beautiful and empowering experience, but it often comes with its own set of difficulties. These can include struggles with self-acceptance, seeking acceptance from others, dealing with bullying and harassment, expressing our true selves, finding a sense of belonging, and building healthy, stable relationships. On top of these community-specific challenges, we also face the broader mental and emotional hurdles that everyone encounters in life.
Megan DuBose - Neurodivergent Women - EMDR-
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75243
I work with neurodivergent women and LGBTQ+ adults who want support as they navigate an overstimulating and unaccommodating world. Whether or not you've been medically diagnosed with autism, ADHD, AuDHD, I can help you identify your unique strengths and break negative, painful patterns in your life. Many of my clients are processing trauma or harassment and bullying. Some want to make changes in their career, and do not know where to begin. If you feel misunderstood, and exhausted from trying to navigate life without the playbook it seems everyone else got, consider this profile your sign to start therapy.
I work with neurodivergent women and LGBTQ+ adults who want support as they navigate an overstimulating and unaccommodating world. Whether or not you've been medically diagnosed with autism, ADHD, AuDHD, I can help you identify your unique strengths and break negative, painful patterns in your life. Many of my clients are processing trauma or harassment and bullying. Some want to make changes in their career, and do not know where to begin. If you feel misunderstood, and exhausted from trying to navigate life without the playbook it seems everyone else got, consider this profile your sign to start therapy.
Hey, your life is fine. Others have it worse, right? No one needs to know that you’re struggling. In fact, the image of yourself that the world sees is not really you, so would they truly care if you did share how you’re doing? You can’t ignore that gut feeling that the real you is too messy and strange for others to like or even understand. You hide your true feelings until it all becomes overwhelming and you feel out of control again. Maybe you can’t stop crying or you pull away from everyone and live on autopilot. Your old way of handling things is not cutting it, and maybe the frustration has you hoping for something better.
Hey, your life is fine. Others have it worse, right? No one needs to know that you’re struggling. In fact, the image of yourself that the world sees is not really you, so would they truly care if you did share how you’re doing? You can’t ignore that gut feeling that the real you is too messy and strange for others to like or even understand. You hide your true feelings until it all becomes overwhelming and you feel out of control again. Maybe you can’t stop crying or you pull away from everyone and live on autopilot. Your old way of handling things is not cutting it, and maybe the frustration has you hoping for something better.
Yesenia Lopez-Pereira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75208
Waitlist for new clients
Espacio Therapy is committed to honoring your unique cultural strengths, integrating them into your healing journey, and helping transform generational pain into a legacy of self-love and growth. Our goal is to provide equitable mental health care to Latino/a/e, immigrant, First-generation, and BIPOC communities across Texas. Rooted in education, empathy, and cultural sensitivity, we empower individuals to heal their inner child, address generational trauma, and embrace personal growth. As a women’s rights advocate, we support clients navigating reproductive health and access to abortion with compassion and understanding.
Espacio Therapy is committed to honoring your unique cultural strengths, integrating them into your healing journey, and helping transform generational pain into a legacy of self-love and growth. Our goal is to provide equitable mental health care to Latino/a/e, immigrant, First-generation, and BIPOC communities across Texas. Rooted in education, empathy, and cultural sensitivity, we empower individuals to heal their inner child, address generational trauma, and embrace personal growth. As a women’s rights advocate, we support clients navigating reproductive health and access to abortion with compassion and understanding.
I am a humanist, social justice-oriented therapist invested in helping others heal and grow. I work with adults struggling with attachment and intimacy, dating and relationships, meaning and purpose, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, or general existential dread. I especially enjoy working with the marginalized, misfits, outcasts, or anyone who feels like one.
I am a humanist, social justice-oriented therapist invested in helping others heal and grow. I work with adults struggling with attachment and intimacy, dating and relationships, meaning and purpose, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, or general existential dread. I especially enjoy working with the marginalized, misfits, outcasts, or anyone who feels like one.
Love shouldn’t hurt. If you're stressed out, overwhelmed, and anxious in relationships, I can help. Do you feel like you’re not enough or that you’re sometimes too much? Do you live in fear of rejection or abandonment? Do you lay in bed at night with racing thoughts, wondering if your partner really loves you or that they'll leave you? You may have an anxious attachment style or even complex trauma (issues from your past that are presently affecting your relationships). If love hurts, I'd like to help. I specialize in anxiety, trauma and PTSD, complex trauma (CPTSD), avoidant /anxious attachment styles (insecure attachment styles).
Love shouldn’t hurt. If you're stressed out, overwhelmed, and anxious in relationships, I can help. Do you feel like you’re not enough or that you’re sometimes too much? Do you live in fear of rejection or abandonment? Do you lay in bed at night with racing thoughts, wondering if your partner really loves you or that they'll leave you? You may have an anxious attachment style or even complex trauma (issues from your past that are presently affecting your relationships). If love hurts, I'd like to help. I specialize in anxiety, trauma and PTSD, complex trauma (CPTSD), avoidant /anxious attachment styles (insecure attachment styles).
Immigrant Mental Health Matters! My goal is to support others to find healing and growth using cultural strengths and reconnecting with the self. / ¡La salud mental de los inmigrantes importa! Mi objetivo es apoyar a otros para encontrar sanación y crecimiento utilizando fortalezas culturales y reconectarse con ellos mismos.
Immigrant Mental Health Matters! My goal is to support others to find healing and growth using cultural strengths and reconnecting with the self. / ¡La salud mental de los inmigrantes importa! Mi objetivo es apoyar a otros para encontrar sanación y crecimiento utilizando fortalezas culturales y reconectarse con ellos mismos.
Living Strong Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, C-DBT
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
Feeling anxious, confused, or constantly questioning yourself? You're not too much. You’re not too sensitive. You’re not overreacting - and you’re not alone.
I help neurodivergent emerging adults and adults navigate the complexities of the professional, personal and academic environment. If you're feeling lonely, out of place, lost, or confused about how to be a human; our work together can help you develop skills, learn coping strategies and practical tools to build confidence and self-esteem.
Feeling anxious, confused, or constantly questioning yourself? You're not too much. You’re not too sensitive. You’re not overreacting - and you’re not alone.
I help neurodivergent emerging adults and adults navigate the complexities of the professional, personal and academic environment. If you're feeling lonely, out of place, lost, or confused about how to be a human; our work together can help you develop skills, learn coping strategies and practical tools to build confidence and self-esteem.
Noel Caballero
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC, MS
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75235
Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming especially if you’re carrying stress, anxiety, or questions about identity and belonging. Many of the clients I work with feel exhausted from having to explain themselves, navigate systems that weren’t built for them, or hold everything together on their own. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to do that. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works primarily with LGBTQIA+ adults and allied individuals. I provide affirmative, client-centered therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, minority stress, internalized shame, identity exploration, and life transitions.
Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming especially if you’re carrying stress, anxiety, or questions about identity and belonging. Many of the clients I work with feel exhausted from having to explain themselves, navigate systems that weren’t built for them, or hold everything together on their own. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to do that. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works primarily with LGBTQIA+ adults and allied individuals. I provide affirmative, client-centered therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, minority stress, internalized shame, identity exploration, and life transitions.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you’re used to handling things on your own. I want therapy to be a space where you can show up as you are, without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you should have everything figured out. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and honesty. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build practical tools, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you’re used to handling things on your own. I want therapy to be a space where you can show up as you are, without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you should have everything figured out. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and honesty. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build practical tools, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Hello! I go by Brook Bellows (She/Her). Currently accepting new referrals with some evening and weekend slots available. Do you live with depression, anxiety, burnout, gender dysphoria, or a history of trauma? Complicated by diagnosed or suspected autism and/or ADHD? If so, you fit well with many of the clients who I have assisted over the last 9 years in practice. I bring particular insight into my work with those in alt communities including those who identify with goth, emo, nerd, poly, queer, neurodivergent, and kink communities.
Hello! I go by Brook Bellows (She/Her). Currently accepting new referrals with some evening and weekend slots available. Do you live with depression, anxiety, burnout, gender dysphoria, or a history of trauma? Complicated by diagnosed or suspected autism and/or ADHD? If so, you fit well with many of the clients who I have assisted over the last 9 years in practice. I bring particular insight into my work with those in alt communities including those who identify with goth, emo, nerd, poly, queer, neurodivergent, and kink communities.
Maybe you've spent years doing exactly what was asked of you. Maybe you've been told what to believe, how to think, what to wear, who to trust, who to love, and what kind of person you're supposed to be. Maybe you've worked hard to follow the rules, do the right thing, and be "good"—only to realize that no matter how much of yourself you sacrifice, it never quite feels like enough. Now you may find yourself asking questions you were never allowed to ask before. What do I actually believe? What do I want? Who am I when I'm not trying to meet everyone else's expectations? If any of this feels familiar, you're not alone.
Maybe you've spent years doing exactly what was asked of you. Maybe you've been told what to believe, how to think, what to wear, who to trust, who to love, and what kind of person you're supposed to be. Maybe you've worked hard to follow the rules, do the right thing, and be "good"—only to realize that no matter how much of yourself you sacrifice, it never quite feels like enough. Now you may find yourself asking questions you were never allowed to ask before. What do I actually believe? What do I want? Who am I when I'm not trying to meet everyone else's expectations? If any of this feels familiar, you're not alone.
If your path to parenthood has become a maze of fertility treatments or loss, please know you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in supporting individuals through the clinical exhaustion and emotional toll of growing a family; challenges that often impact your sense of identity and your closest relationships in ways you never expected.
By combining specialized training in Perinatal Mood Disorders with the deep awareness gained from my own lived experience, I help you manage the unique stressors of this journey. Together, we work to find stability and a way forward while honoring the complexity of your experience.
If your path to parenthood has become a maze of fertility treatments or loss, please know you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in supporting individuals through the clinical exhaustion and emotional toll of growing a family; challenges that often impact your sense of identity and your closest relationships in ways you never expected.
By combining specialized training in Perinatal Mood Disorders with the deep awareness gained from my own lived experience, I help you manage the unique stressors of this journey. Together, we work to find stability and a way forward while honoring the complexity of your experience.
Are you on the lookout for a judgment-free zone where you can relax, share your struggles, and maybe even crack a joke or two? Come on in, get comfy and allow me to help you recognize and embrace your unique strengths. During our sessions, you'll find yourself in a warm, affirming environment where your quirks are celebrated, and anxiety is greeted with a gentle nod. I am particularly passionate about working with transgender women, individuals with ADHD, educators, and anyone needing help realizing how amazing they are. Additionally, I am fluent in pop culture references, a big fan of geek culture and an avid gamer.
Are you on the lookout for a judgment-free zone where you can relax, share your struggles, and maybe even crack a joke or two? Come on in, get comfy and allow me to help you recognize and embrace your unique strengths. During our sessions, you'll find yourself in a warm, affirming environment where your quirks are celebrated, and anxiety is greeted with a gentle nod. I am particularly passionate about working with transgender women, individuals with ADHD, educators, and anyone needing help realizing how amazing they are. Additionally, I am fluent in pop culture references, a big fan of geek culture and an avid gamer.
As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, my passion is to create a space for queer and neurodivergent immigrants to feel seen and accepted. It is not uncommon for first, second and third culture folks to have experienced therapy that didn’t make space for their cultural identity and sometimes even required them to conform to an individualistic social culture; when the truth is, you don’t have to. You don’t have to suppress or hide any parts of yourself to show up in the world, and you definitely don’t have to do that in this therapeutic space.
As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, my passion is to create a space for queer and neurodivergent immigrants to feel seen and accepted. It is not uncommon for first, second and third culture folks to have experienced therapy that didn’t make space for their cultural identity and sometimes even required them to conform to an individualistic social culture; when the truth is, you don’t have to. You don’t have to suppress or hide any parts of yourself to show up in the world, and you definitely don’t have to do that in this therapeutic space.
I am a proud member of the Secular Therapist Project.
Are you your own worst critic? Maybe you spend a lot of time beating yourself up, asking questions like “What’s wrong with me?” I know because I’ve worked with so many other people with similar struggles, and as a veteran, I’ve experienced it myself. Such negative thoughts are normal when you’ve never learned to combat them. Unfortunately, they contribute to many issues such as depression and anxiety. They can even worsen symptoms from trauma. The good news is you can change your patterns of thinking. One of my favorite quotes from Marcus Aurelius is “The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.”
I am a proud member of the Secular Therapist Project.
Are you your own worst critic? Maybe you spend a lot of time beating yourself up, asking questions like “What’s wrong with me?” I know because I’ve worked with so many other people with similar struggles, and as a veteran, I’ve experienced it myself. Such negative thoughts are normal when you’ve never learned to combat them. Unfortunately, they contribute to many issues such as depression and anxiety. They can even worsen symptoms from trauma. The good news is you can change your patterns of thinking. One of my favorite quotes from Marcus Aurelius is “The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.”
You’re driven, high-achieving, present for everyone else, and exhausted. You're a professional who holds it together for everyone else while battling perfectionism, anxiety, or ADHD, or working through grief, infertility, or relationship strain. You may feel stuck between relentless self-criticism and the pressure to continually raise the bar. Therapy can be a space to lower the bar, exhale, think deeply, and find a steadiness without sacrificing what matters most.
You’re driven, high-achieving, present for everyone else, and exhausted. You're a professional who holds it together for everyone else while battling perfectionism, anxiety, or ADHD, or working through grief, infertility, or relationship strain. You may feel stuck between relentless self-criticism and the pressure to continually raise the bar. Therapy can be a space to lower the bar, exhale, think deeply, and find a steadiness without sacrificing what matters most.
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Secular and Non-Religious Therapists
What is a secular and non religious approach in therapy?
Secular or non-religious therapy is a theoretical orientation used by many therapists and describes a therapeutic approach that does not rely on any specific religious or faith-based beliefs in the therapeutic process. Secular counselors will often approach therapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients, instead of relying on religious practices, such as prayer or belief in God.
Is secular therapy primarily for non-religious people?
Both religious and non-religious individuals can benefit from secular therapy. People exploring their religious or spiritual beliefs may find it especially useful to work with a secular therapist who is unbiased toward any specific religion. While religious individuals might value the connection and familiarity of seeing a counselor who shares their beliefs, secular counseling can offer them the chance to develop coping skills independent of their religious practice, which can be beneficial in various aspects of their lives.
Can a secular approach to therapy help with religious trauma?
One major reason clients may seek a secular therapist is to process previous religious experiences, including religious trauma. Secular therapists can help clients manage symptoms of the trauma through practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They can also encourage clients through talk therapy or psychodynamic approaches to explore the roots of their religious trauma. Since secular therapists do not have any predetermined religious beliefs, they can be particularly helpful for clients looking to explore their own religious beliefs following a history of religious trauma.
What does non religious marriage and premarital counseling involve?
Marriage and premarital counseling typically involves a couple meeting with a therapist to discuss topics such as planning for marriage, navigating a new marriage, addressing relationship challenges, and developing better communication and conflict resolution skills. Non-religious therapists assist couples in achieving these goals without adhering to specific religious beliefs or frameworks, often emphasizing inclusivity and non-judgment, especially for "nontraditional" couples. However, seeking couples therapy from a non-religious counselor does not mean religious topics are off-limits. In fact, non-religious couples from different religious backgrounds may benefit from a secular therapist who remains neutral toward the beliefs of each partner.