Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Dallas, TX

I help you to change habits, feelings and thoughts that aren't supporting you right now, using the power of your subconscious mind. My clients usually come to me when something is getting in the way of their feeling good or doing well. It could be to stop smoking or another 'bad' habit, a weight issue, under-performance in sports or school, stress or frustration at work or at home, relationship challenges from the past or in the present, or simply stop doing what isn't working and start doing what is, making it easy and automatic within the mind.

Dr. Geraldine Hickerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 16 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors. She specializes in treating PTSD, mood disorders, stress, women's issues, substance use, panic disorder, anger, behavior issues, trauma, and more. Dr. Hickerson obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from Spalding University in her Doctorate of Social Work from Capella University.

You’re tired of replaying conversations in your head after every social interaction. You feel awkward every time you speak and worry that everyone is judging you. You decline invitations and activities for fear that you'll say or do something foolish. The thought of speaking up at work or at school makes you feel physically ill and panicked. You know you are missing out on so much, but you just don’t know how to quiet this constantly nagging voice in your head. You are worried this will never get better and that nobody understands how you feel.

Hello! I'm Dr. Young, a dedicated health psychologist deeply invested in behavioral medicine, health psychology, and primary care behavioral health (PCBH). My focus lies in empowering individuals managing chronic illnesses, HIV, and those within the LGBT community, as well as aiding individuals seeking to modify their health behaviors. As an LPC-S and Licensed Psychologist in Texas, along with holding licenses in multiple states, I'm well-equipped to provide top-tier supervision for LPC-A's and psychology trainees.

I place great emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship. I work to foster a safe and non-judgmental environment where my clients can feel understood and fully supported. I enjoy working collaboratively with patients and coordinating treatment efforts with complimentary mental health and medical professionals to help patients achieve therapeutic goals and an enhanced quality of life.

I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about providing high-quality, effective, evidence-based treatment with children, adolescents, and adults in the Dallas Metroplex area. I help teach Dialectical Behavioral Skills and tools that minimize emotional distress, impulsivity, and high risk behaviors. I believe strongly in working together with parents and families to strengthen communication and decrease conflict. My primary goal is to instill hope, balance, and healing that increase you or your child's quality of life.

I help adults and adolescents who are dealing with depression, anxiety, life stressors, chronic illness, and relationship concerns. Through my clinical work, I understand that living with mental health symptoms impacts everything one does in daily life. Sometimes the result might be irritability and sadness, while at other times things can feel overwhelming and anxiety inducing. With specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), health psychology and mood issues, I help clients identify their unique needs and establish achievable goals.

I have deep experience helping people with difficult relationships and issues in business. Now, I help people like you find solutions for life changes, relationships, stress, trauma, aging, career issues, depression, grief, and anxiety. Some of my focus areas are men’s issues, career issues, LGBTQ+ affirming counseling, working with seniors and elderly, coming out issues, gender identity issues, and work relationships.

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.

Life can get hard and may feel overwhelming at times. The patterns we've developed throughout our lives can become the things that get in the way of the life we want. Whatever you’re going through, you’re not alone. My goal is to walk with you through these challenges and provide a safe place where you can feel understood and accepted. We may not be able to change the situations that happen to us but we can change how we perceive them and how we respond. I provide a non-judgmental environment where you are able to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions so you can overcome the things that are holding you back.

I treat clients that have general mental health issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who need help with depression, anxiety, career, anger, and loss. I partner with attorneys and the court system to perform assessments for legal proceedings. I work with personal injury attorneys, family attorneys, and criminal attorneys. I partner with immigration attorneys to perform mental health assessments for clients seeking "extreme psychological hardship", alylum, U-Visa, or VAWA waiver.

Trauma is often weaved in and through the fabric of our lives. Many think of trauma as one large scale traumatic event. However, complex trauma is not always a single event. It could be a failed attachment to our care takers, experiencing abuse/neglect, multiple losses, shattered relationships, or the inability to protect ourselves emotionally with healthy boundaries. The most disturbing part of a trauma is not only the event itself, but how we perceived the event, and the internalized negative core beliefs about ourselves that developed.

I offer neuropsychological evaluation and therapy utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy with my clients that are faced with challenges of mood disorders, neurocognitive/developmental disorders, and pain related disorders. As well, I perform assessments for those with mild brain injury, aging related disorders, ADHD (adults), and those that need an evaluation prior to an upcoming surgical procedure.

I partner with young adults and millennials struggling with the challenges of life. Maybe you're dealing with relationship issues, a life transition, self-esteem issues, grief & loss, or simply trying to find yourself. If you're feeling confused and overwhelmed with emotion, deciding to meet with a therapist can be the first step toward relief. I have over 15 years of experience helping people find answers to the difficulties they face. I believe you are the expert as it relates to your symptoms and your life experiences. My role is to collaborate with you, offer guidance and insight, and work together with you toward your goals.

It is my belief that psychotherapy has the best chance to be effective when the client and therapist have a strong therapeutic alliance. That is, they have a good working relationship and are working toward exactly the same goals using methods or approaches best suited for the client. I strive to achieve this by providing a warm and safe climate, listening closely to the needs of my clients, and discussing our options and strategies.

At some point in our lives we might feel overwhelmed, stuck, as if the life has placed a roadblock on our way. Other times we created our own roadblocks. We are always busy, always running, often take care of others, do what others want us to do, and neglect our own fundamental needs of happiness, belonging, fulfillment, and joy. It is so important to stop for a moment and to create your own safe space for internal search and reflection that would lead to finding YOUR OWN answers and solutions. As a therapist, I offer such space for you.

You are your own expert and I’m here to guide you. My clients know they can say hard things to me, and I will not turn away. I want you to experience freedom, gain awareness, and find meaning during our time together. As your counselor, I am always in your corner. My clients have learned new ways to cope with, process, and overcome a multitude of issues. I am affirming of poly and alternative lifestyles, LGBTQIA allied, and treat religious abuse especially Christian and LDS. I am particularly familiar working with childhood trauma, anxiety, and women’s issues. I tailor types of expressive and talk therapies to the individual Client.

We tailor specialized psychological therapies and/ or assessments to meet your goals as quickly as possible. Our strength is in the holistic care and broad range of expertise we provide to our patients. Our practitioners provide supportive and evidence-based in-office therapy, advanced assessment strategies, and teletherapy for teens and adults. Lokahi Life Center, PLLC is a nursing consultation and clinical psychology center focused on optimizing physical and mental health through current research-based methods. We believe everyone has the potential to achieve happiness and success.

You're not a cookie, and I am not a cookie-cutter therapist. Every person is unique, and my counseling approach is very much tailored to your specific needs. For most people, counseling may be a last resort, one final effort after they’ve tried everything else. Some worry that seeking therapy means they’ve failed; and for others, the idea of therapy is just plain scary or not the way they were “taught to deal with things”. Even so, the fact that you’re reading this means you want to take back control and begin creating the life you really want. Well, you’ve come to the right place!