Emotionally Focused Therapists in Fort Worth, TX

I am focused on helping people find the long lasting change in their lives they have been striving for. Many of us have had the experience of deciding what we need to do differently and struggle actually implementing that plan. I have confidence in people having the capabilities to come up with their own solutions provided the right support and environment. Trauma and impactful experiences can be barriers getting in the way of accessing or utilizing these solutions. Let's focus on creating the neurological changes you need to help you find the true long lasting healing you desire rather than short term solutions that fizzle out.

I know therapy can be a little daunting, but I want you to know that your relationship doesn't have to be broken to get a little work done. I offer therapy in a very casual and warm style that focuses on building up your strengths and fostering effective communication in your relationship. My therapy room is open to people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship structure and cultural background.

Have you been in therapy most of your life? Do you feel like everything you've tried hasn't worked? Do you feel misunderstood, invisible, or invalidated? I see you! Let's work together to find practical solutions for you and relief from symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, childhood trauma, overcoming narcissistic/emotional abuse, or difficulties coping with complicated grief or trust issues in relationships. Together, we will address underlying attachment dynamics, fostering greater empathy, communication, and closeness in the relationship with yourself or your partner.

It's challenging to figure out what to do when the bottom drops out from under you! How do I make sense of this? Will life ever be normal again? These are valid thoughts and feelings when you feel gripped by anxiety, or life isn't going as you had thought or planned. While facing pain can be scary and challenging, I believe change is possible. If you feel stuck, I want to walk with you and help you find your way toward connectedness and wholehearted living. I am honored to come alongside you to help you develop healthy patterns and live to become the person you are created to be. I'm here to help you find hope and begin healing.

I am a licensed professional counselor and a Ph.D. candidate with clinical experience starting in 2005. I assist individuals, couples, and families in resolving issues such as ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, Aging, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Life Coaching, Family Conflict, Emotional Disturbance, Life Transitions, Job Stress, Grief, and many more. I use a mix of Couples ACT, EFT, EMDR, DBT, CBT, MBCT, and many more. I believe in building on my client's strengths to attain the growth and changes they want to achieve.

Encounter challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship issues? I'm your ideal therapist with vast experience to support your healing journey. Safe, non-judgmental space awaits for expression. Let's find resilience, meaningful connections, and fulfillment. Coping skills, communication, healing, and self-acceptance are our focus. With my compassionate guidance, you'll overcome obstacles and thrive.

Your most painful struggles may be the doorway to new growth and change. I am a trauma-informed, Licensed Professional Counselor who has been caring for others since 2006. I focus on marriage and family counseling, recovery from sexual abuse, grief and loss, and spiritual direction. I seek to help you understand your story and find your voice so that you can achieve your counseling goals. My training and approach is faith-based.

Aldeena McAlister is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 5 years of professional work experience. She has had the privilege of walking alongside clients as they navigate life's transitions and losses. Aldeena specializes in grief, depression, chronic illness, attachment issues, trauma, and women's issues. Her experience includes individual therapy, grief recovery groups, and inpatient therapy settings. This experience allows her to work with a wide range of mental health issues.

You knew parenting would be hard but never guessed it would look like this. Caring for kids who struggle is exhausting and isolating. Maybe you adopted and now you’re living in a house ruled by trauma. Maybe your child has special needs and you are wading through grief. You absolutely love your kids but your own struggles are making it hard to show that. Now you’re ready to put on your own oxygen mask and get some help for yourself. You’re ready to start healing and face the parenting trauma you’ve walked through. Most of all, you’re ready to find peace inside yourself so you can show up for your kids in a way that you’re proud of.

Do you manage your emotions or do they manage you? Do you tend to do the same thing over and over either within yourself or with your partner in a way that seems to steal your joy and hope? This is where a lot of my clients find themselves. They feel stuck in these "cycles" internally or externally with others that they just don't see a way forward with the way things are as they stand now. There is HOPE! Let me show you how with more in-depth explanations of what I do and how I do it in video form. Visit my website at rootedinhopetx.com

I get you. You are struggling with conflict, distress, and poor communication. Your relationship with your partner or your family is suffering and you don’t know how to improve it. You’re struggling to overcome difficulties of your past, gain a sense of self-worth, develop new relationship patterns, and become your best self. You are overwhelmed with complex trauma or co-dependency or depression or anxiety. If you are an executive, you have some very specific challenges and could use some empathy and emotional support as well as help clarifying goals, setting objectives, and gaining self-awareness.

There is a way forward. A happier and healthier you is attainable-no matter what you have been though. I am most passionate about helping individuals and couples affected by Anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). And Couples processing a life transition, such as adding a baby to the family.

Are you and your partner caught in a troubling cycle and it seems you are repeating the same conflict “over and over again?” Are you feeling isolated or disconnected from your partner? Do you and your partner desire to strengthen your relationship? Life sometimes has challenges for which you may need someone to help you develop effective strategies. You may ask, “So, how do I obtain passion, closeness, and trust in my relationship?” That’s where I can help! I offer both in office and secure virtual (online) therapy for my clients. If you're ready to enact change, contact Dr. Barb today.

Robert McGowen is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S). I have worked in several different roles in the Behavioral Health field which includes private practice, marriage counseling, substance abuse (adult and teen), youth emergency shelter, anxiety, chronic mental illness, and others. Robert completed his Master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He later went on to obtain a Master's degree in Business Administration.

As we navigate through the roller coaster of life and the complexities that relationships can bring, we will not walk away unaffected. I strongly believe that “silence kills,” and facing our issues by talking about them, is the only way to resolve them. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my goal is to encourage and support individuals, couples, adolescents and families to increase personal awareness, strengths, and connection with others. Together, we will unravel the knots in your soul and the splinters in your mind.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Sometimes a past traumatic experience can resurface at a time that we are least expecting it. Finding friends and family members who are supportive can become difficult. We simply don't feel heard or understood. Life can also continue to throw unexpected situations in our way that we do not feel ready to face. I love working with clients who are trying to find themselves in different stages of their life. I have experience working with clients who have past trauma, divorce, martial disagreements and blended family conflict.

Are you looking to deepen a healthy relationship, rejuvenate a worn-out one, or save one before it ends prematurely? How do you know if you need help? Contact me for a free phone consultation and we can discuss your concerns. We all want a safe, secure loving relationship but sometimes we need help. I can help you work through a difficult situation. Whether you are suffering from mild depression or more complex challenging problems we will work together as a team to identify and solve problems

I am passionate about working with clients throughout the lifespan, and believe in a collaborative, creative approach to therapy while creating a safe therapeutic environment that promotes hope and healing. I believe in an Emotionally Focused therapeutic approach designed to strengthen relationship bonds and help teenagers, young adults, and seasoned adults develop emotional maturity, heal from trauma, grief, and improve/repair attachment bonds in a safe, nurturing environment.

Always being the "strong one" can have consequences. When people hear the word depression, they often envision sadness, crying, and withdrawal; Yet depression can look just the opposite. As a result, the myth of what depression looks like may keep other HIGH ACHIEVING DEPRESSED ADULTS from seeking the help they need. I work with a number of different issues, but focus is placed on adults who are struggling emotionally and that struggle has negatively impacted areas such as; parenting; relationships; job satisfaction; and overall quality of life.