Spirituality Therapists in Dallas, TX

I specialize in brief collaborative therapy where we look at current issues, how you cope, how you learned the coping skills and alternatives solutions. We will look at your self-care including spirituality and how to improve your self care if needed. Weekly assignment tasks related to your short term goals will be agreed upon. We will work together to learn and understand where you are now and how the past has impacted you. Engaging in therapy can be anxiety provoking, exciting and freeing. If you are willing to work on our mutually agreed upon assignment between our counseling sessions, you will find we make progress.

I work with adults (21+) whose presenting concerns are most often related to anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, "religious deconstruction," "purity culture," "religious reconstruction," sexuality, and relationships. My guiding therapeutic modalities are attachment-focused and trauma-informed (advanced training in Somatic Experiencing). I am also trained in ACT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (and EFIT), and the Gottman Method for couples. My practice is open to people of every religious tradition and people with no religious affiliation. I welcome married and unmarried couples into couple therapy.

Wouldn't it be nice to have an eraser for the drawing of life? If it were a map the roads would double back, go in circles for miles, and have multiple dead ends. Most roads would traverse through hills, valleys, caves, and mountain tops. Norman Cousins once said, "Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live". Families and individuals alike can be greatly affected by the transitions of life. Whether it is a deployment, birth, or difficult diagnosis, these are the events that shape us. They make us who we are.

Sometimes we need a safe place to tend to our heart, a place to be heard and understood, a place to get help. I am here to provide that place for you. Perhaps you have been feeling anxious or down. Maybe you feel stuck and are needing direction or liberation or resolution in one or more areas of life. With grace and affirmation, I will work closely with you to address what is hindering you and help you move forward. I work from a person-centered approach that is tailored to your needs.

I am a doctoral student level therapist, my specialties include, internal conflict, existential crisis, grief, spirituality, life transitions, major depression, and family/marital conflict. I work with your inner self as a reflection of your external path and current relationships. My role is to provide a safe space as a neutral ally for the uncovering of what may be unconscious to you or possibly difficult to talk about.

Are you struggling with grief, hopelessness, anxiety, relationship issues, and life in general and want to move toward purpose? Are you looking for a therapist who accepts you as you are, but also provides guidance where needed and is honest and authentic? Then, we might work well together. My ideal client is a person of any age, gender, abilities, race, heritage, sexual orientation, and belief system who is looking to heal from grief or trauma and wants to move from pain to purpose. I work holistically, use EMDR, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping, IADC and parts work, and consider somatic aspects.

I view counseling as a journey of awareness, growth, and self-compassion. As your travel companion, I aim to provide insight, encouragement, and a gentle nudge to help you reach your destination. I work with individuals, groups, and families of all ages and backgrounds and have specialized experience helping clients with issues of anxiety, grief, trauma, spirituality, self-harm, and gender identity. When appropriate, I offer dreamwork, sandtray therapy, and psychotherapeutic Reiki interventions. My approach is collaborative and respectful, primarily drawing from an integration of humanistic, cognitive, and narrative frameworks.

Do you believe you have reached too far a depth to come up from? Have you found yourself worrying over how you could reach "that good place" you used to be in? Think about this: EVERY person has felt similar feelings at one point in time. I seek to work with patients who struggle with mood disorders, grief and issues related to religion or spirituality. From the first time we meet together, you can expect us to give full attention to who YOU are and what YOU want. I believe that focusing on your goals and collaborating inside our therapeutic relationship is the greatest of our strengths as therapist and client.

Problems in love and work, as well as symptoms of depression and anxiety, often lead people to seek therapy. Psychotherapy allows for the safe exploration of painful problems and resolution of conflicts underlying them. As trust develops, individuals explore their inner feelings related to anger, intimacy, and spirituality. Before treatment, these feelings are frequently blocked and unavailable in useful ways. Psychotherapy helps individuals view themselves in new ways. Psychotherapy can be an emotional education resulting in lasting changes. Therapy frequently ends increased personal freedom to make wise choices for oneself in the context of one's community.

You're wondering what your life could be like "if...". You know you're not satisfied with how things are going or how you're feeling, but you're unsure where to start. You might feel overwhelmed, isolated, or lost. You've made decisions you don't understand and don't like who you've become. You're not alone; it doesn't have to be this way. I help individuals and couples navigate the effects of their past hurts and current struggles and move forward toward the life they want. You may not be able to change your circumstances, but we can work together to determine your goals, find perspective, and meet your needs.

Many of us have experience challenges in life. Life’s difficulties can leave us feeling sad, anxious, and alone. I am here to welcome you into a space where you can process these difficulties. Collaboratively, we will explore your unique history and build skills that will help to increase your well-being.

Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or relationship and family issues? Has it become hard to become motivated or set goals for yourself? Are you looking to explore your mind and spirituality? Therapy with a qualified counselor is an important step to finding satisfaction and balance in your life. I believe you already have the innate ability to achieve success in every area of your life. My goal is to help you overcome outdated beliefs and self-defeating habits to realize your true potential. When it comes to living your life, you are the only true expert.

My counseling practice focuses on adolescent and adults with a specialized focus on LGBTQ+ populations. As a gay man, I am held by deeply spiritual beliefs to help my LGBTQ+ community whenever possible. I also treat addiction, dual-diagnosis, spirituality, anxiety, gender identity, depression, divorce, grief and those who are recovering from religious abuse. I meet clients where they are in life and that is always my starting point while building a relationship to facilitate change.

I specialize in treating couples, families, children, and adolescents. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, emphasizing self-awareness and tailored to individual needs. I help couples untangle their miscommunications and conflicts to regain the underlying love, attraction, and respect in their relationships. I value each person’s self-knowledge and believe in an empathetic approach that recognizes our respective awarenesses to work towards specific goals. I foster warm, supportive and nonjudgmental environments, where I aim to identify strengths and enhance communication to create lasting change.

I work with adults over twenty-one. This includes individuals, couples, and families. Within those groups, I accept both long-term and short-term clients. My areas of specialty are depression/anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, geriatric issues, spirituality, and life transitions.

My motto is, “reveal the root, expose the lie and heal the wounded spirit.” It is my passion to work with those who struggle with severe trauma and emotional abuse. Based on the comfort level of the patient - faith, spirituality and prayer can often be a vital part of the therapeutic process. I strive to meet the unique and individual needs of each client and adjust my approach accordingly. I truly consider it an honor and a privilege to partner with you in your journey towards wholeness. There is a plan and a purpose for your life, full of unique strengths and talents. My goal is to help you become all that you were created to be.

It is an honor to serve as your psychotherapist. Together, we will help you effectively manage relationships, gain insight, alleviate stress, handle anxiety, and cope with depression. You will experience improved communication, increased emotional intelligence, and learn coping mechanisms for your life. I use a research-based methodology as well as skillful expertise to help you experience improved health and well-being. I will strive to give you quality care, empathetic understanding, and strong rapport with a competent counselor you can trust. My goal is to help you face life's challenges with confidence.

I work with couples and individuals. Many of my clients seek me out when experiencing significant life transitions like a divorce or an existential crisis related to vocation or spirituality. I also work with many people who are interested in reevaluating their relationship with alcohol or another substance.

My name is Annie, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 10 years of experience working with adults and adolescents, ages 13 and up, in behavioral health, women’s issues, and mood/personality disorders. I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and obtained my Master of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling from Texas Woman’s University.