Therapists in Denton, TX

When your life seems to have burnt down around you, I want to be there to sit with you in the ashes and help you find hope in your circumstances. Whether you are struggling with day-to-day life, relationships, anxiety, depression or traumatic experiences, I can help. I believe that there is a solution to every problem, and that often, it takes asking for help to find it. I am honored to work with clients to find their solutions and what works for them in creating a preferred life.

I am a board-certified music therapist with nearly a decade of experience in clinical practice with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in using client's preferred music to help them meet their goals. In mental health groups we often focus on increasing effective and healthy coping skills especially through access to healthy leisure outlets.

As a counselor I use Existential Counseling philosophy. Feelings of meaninglessness, existential isolation, freedom and death are often the result of the very nature of our existence. I believe individuals must learn to navigate paradoxes that develop naturally in all humans due to the nature of being. Humans often struggle with being authentic and yet meeting societal expectations and pressures. Thus we must learn to create new meanings for ourselves continually in order to restore a sense of self in an increasingly fast pace and complex world.

We all get "stuck" from time to time. Using client centered counseling, I begin in"the here and now". Solution based therapy is also an integral part of the experience. The client guides while I serve as the agent in the helping process. I offer tools to get you "unstuck". Life is full of conflicts. Gaining the skills to manage conflict gives you confidence, empowerment, and liberation! You will enter an environment of acceptance, encouragement, as well as growth. Each individual has special gifts to offer in this life. I am here to offer you insight into your life journey.

In this world there is indeed trouble, darkness, violence, and loss. Looking for the light and meaning in it all can seem hopeless. When you feel that you have lost your way or true self altogether trying to fight it alone, I am here to help you seek the truth and be transformed by the renewal of your mind. It is my desire to help clients identify the messages they believe, often subconsciously, beneath the rhythms of daily life. These messages are often memory-informed and can interrupt our relationships, thought process, bodies, daily functioning, and self perception.

I believe that each person seeking counseling has come to a point in life where the desire to change, heal, and grow outweighs the comfort & familiarity of staying the same. Each day, truth or lies are ruling our mind, will, & emotions. It shows up in the way we feel about ourselves, others, & the world around us. It is a great joy for me to work with individuals, couples, & families in an atmosphere of safety, deep compassion, and non-judgement to bring about real change, healing, & growth.

I have experience in helping with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, as well as working through relationship issues. I enjoy working with clients as they explore the impact their environment had on them from an early age and how it has shaped their present self. Learning to be right where you are while also growing and healing is at the core of what impacts people. Being present with yourself looks like acknowledging and learning what you need which is challenging especially for young people, and those who experience anxiety and depression. Becoming more mindful and more self compassionate is at the core of wellness!

You are tired of being someone you are not. Tired of pretending you have it all together so that others do not find out your secrets or shame. You tend to feel guilt, talk to yourself in a negative way, and struggle with insecurity. Relationships with family or others tend to be difficult which at times leads to anxiety and disconnecting from yourself or others. Sometimes you may think, “I don’t deserve ‘it’”. What you want most is some emotional relief. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to do just that. I meet you where you are without an agenda.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with life's responsibilities? Are you uncertain of your purpose and finding it difficult to look forward to another day? Do you seek a relationship with your children so that they flourish with independence yet seek to continue in relationship with you when they are grown? Elicia believes there is great benefit to having someone in your corner as you face life challenges, and she is here to help! She believes we each have the power to change how we live by how we think.

Are you currently struggling with a relationship or family system? Are you looking to overcome past hurts, communicate more effectively, improve trust/intimacy, make a decision regarding a relationship, re-envision your future, or simply to improve relationships overall? You found the right person!

Is your child angry, sad, anxious, shy, or test your limits? Have you experienced the loss of a loved one or a disappointing relationship? Do you have self-confidence or self-esteem difficulties? Do you find adjustment to retirement difficult? These are all challenges that can be improved or overcome with insights, new skills and practice. It is important to committ to sufficient time in overcoming these challenges.

In my practice I typically work with adults individually. Many of my clients have experienced problems with mood, particularly anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are needing assistance with difficult relationships, transitional life issues, recovering from past trauma, and stress management.

When struggling, it can seem hopeless. The history of broken relationships, struggling with life transitions, and issues with emotional regulation can be traced to many disruptions. I would be honored to walk with you through the hard things and see hope in the horizon.

You feel like there is something wrong. You don’t feel like yourself anymore, and fitting in just takes so much. All your friends and family give their best advice, but it just doesn’t sit right. Nothing seems to be working. Since that last big change in your life (the breakup, the career change, the loss, etc.), you feel lost and overwhelmed. You need help! Hi, I'm Montana. I will guide you through the tough changes that we all face in life’s journey.

Starting a new life journey? Wanting to get a better and deeper understanding of yourself? Have you been feeling disconnected from the motivation you use to have or looking for passion in life? Well, counseling can be a wonderful step in looking for answers. Through this process, you can work on improving your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you. Processing through past experiences to better understand who you are now and who you want to be. Self-improvement starts with you and your decision to begin finding yourself.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who graduated with an MA in Professional Counseling from Amberton University in 2013. Since that time, I have continued to study and develop my counseling skills. I have advanced training or certifications in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, animal-assisted therapy (from UNT), foundational Theraplay Practitioner, post-adoption counseling, EMDR, Prepare and Enrich pre-marital counseling, and Gottman marriage principles. I proudly serve clients of all ages, starting at 4 years old and over.

Ready to get support? As an art therapist, I use art and talk therapy to facilitate personal growth with children, adolescents and adults on a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, identity, self-worth, relationships and more. I practice with a holistic approach to hold space for change with individuals struggling in everyday life.

My number one goals is to create a collaborative, culturally-sensitive and compassionate space in which i offer personally-tailored interventions for your set of circumstances, while working with you to identify and utilize your own strengths to bring about positive change in your life.

You are searching for something you have yet to find, or perhaps you are lost along life’s journey. Maybe you are angry, sad, or scared. Maybe you are too confused to know how you feel or what to think, despite the many thoughts bouncing around in your head. There is no doubt we find ways to survive, but sometimes these ways of coping have unintended consequences or stop working altogether. This might leave you feeling stuck and searching for a change.