Depression Therapists in Frisco, TX
Jennifer Y Namkoong, Bright Path Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Online Only
We will work collaboratively together to help find you alternative and healthy ways to cope with disorders and symptoms such as anxiety (panic attacks), depression, grief/loss, and other mental health issues and addictions which can hinder success in personal relationships, schools/academics and/or employment settings.
I am extensively trained in Trauma (Focused) Cognitive Behavioral (Physical/Sexual Abuse and other traumas); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Eating and Substance Abuse Disorders), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and working with Culturally Diverse population.
We will work collaboratively together to help find you alternative and healthy ways to cope with disorders and symptoms such as anxiety (panic attacks), depression, grief/loss, and other mental health issues and addictions which can hinder success in personal relationships, schools/academics and/or employment settings.
I am extensively trained in Trauma (Focused) Cognitive Behavioral (Physical/Sexual Abuse and other traumas); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Eating and Substance Abuse Disorders), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and working with Culturally Diverse population.
¿Qué tal terapia en tu idioma, con alguien que entiende tu cultura? Ofrezco terapia y evaluaciones para inmigración en español e inglés en persona y en linea para toda la familia. Hay muchas razones por las que las personas se acercan a terapia y cada razón es válida. Yo estoy aquí para ti, para que trabajemos juntos, encontremos nuevos caminos, redescubramos tus fortalezas y ayudarte a mejorar y sanar tus relaciones . Estoy aquí para escuchar tu historia. ¿porque esperar más a vivir mejor? También hacemos evaluaciones de inmigración. Llámanos. ¡No estás solo!
¿Qué tal terapia en tu idioma, con alguien que entiende tu cultura? Ofrezco terapia y evaluaciones para inmigración en español e inglés en persona y en linea para toda la familia. Hay muchas razones por las que las personas se acercan a terapia y cada razón es válida. Yo estoy aquí para ti, para que trabajemos juntos, encontremos nuevos caminos, redescubramos tus fortalezas y ayudarte a mejorar y sanar tus relaciones . Estoy aquí para escuchar tu historia. ¿porque esperar más a vivir mejor? También hacemos evaluaciones de inmigración. Llámanos. ¡No estás solo!
Services provided include: individual/couples, job stress, women's issues, postpartum depression, neonatal morbidity/infertility, grief, sexual abuse/trauma, emotional and/or domestic violence support, adult children of alcoholics, mood disorders and divorce.
My work is grounded in steadiness, clinical depth, and a trauma-informed understanding of how lived experience shapes individuals and relationships. I hold advanced degrees from the University of Delaware and The Catholic University of America, and completed post-graduate work at Yale Medical School. My background spans inpatient psychiatry, residential care, emergency assessment, and schools. I work with teens (15+), adults, couples, and leaders facing emotional and relational strain. I’m certified in ART and integrate as appropriate. I am a Christian who forms connected relationships with individuals from all backgrounds.
Services provided include: individual/couples, job stress, women's issues, postpartum depression, neonatal morbidity/infertility, grief, sexual abuse/trauma, emotional and/or domestic violence support, adult children of alcoholics, mood disorders and divorce.
My work is grounded in steadiness, clinical depth, and a trauma-informed understanding of how lived experience shapes individuals and relationships. I hold advanced degrees from the University of Delaware and The Catholic University of America, and completed post-graduate work at Yale Medical School. My background spans inpatient psychiatry, residential care, emergency assessment, and schools. I work with teens (15+), adults, couples, and leaders facing emotional and relational strain. I’m certified in ART and integrate as appropriate. I am a Christian who forms connected relationships with individuals from all backgrounds.
Among my areas of specialty are depression, anxiety, couples/relationship concerns, chronic mental illness, and substance abuse, but I am comfortable and well versed in treating a wide variety of presenting concerns.
Sometimes life and things get to be "a bit too much." We all deal with things differently. My focus is helping clients chart a path towards greater wellbeing and fulfillment, so that they can ultimately live a happy and healthy life that matters. This means an individualized treatment plan and goals which we will collaborate together. My work is insight driven. I am passionate about helping others develop deeper understanding and acceptance for themselves, the world and the experiences which we encounter.
Among my areas of specialty are depression, anxiety, couples/relationship concerns, chronic mental illness, and substance abuse, but I am comfortable and well versed in treating a wide variety of presenting concerns.
Sometimes life and things get to be "a bit too much." We all deal with things differently. My focus is helping clients chart a path towards greater wellbeing and fulfillment, so that they can ultimately live a happy and healthy life that matters. This means an individualized treatment plan and goals which we will collaborate together. My work is insight driven. I am passionate about helping others develop deeper understanding and acceptance for themselves, the world and the experiences which we encounter.
He specializes in the areas of depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, chronic pain and health problems, divorce adjustment, and the treatment of children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems.
Dr. Wise is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Frisco, Texas. He is a clinical assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Wise served for 7 years in the leadership of the Dallas Psychological Association culminating as President in 2010-2011. Dr. Wise has over 30 years experience working in the mental health field. He strongly believes that therapy is a cooperative process in which the therapist and patient work together for healing and change to occur.
He specializes in the areas of depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, chronic pain and health problems, divorce adjustment, and the treatment of children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems.
Dr. Wise is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Frisco, Texas. He is a clinical assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Wise served for 7 years in the leadership of the Dallas Psychological Association culminating as President in 2010-2011. Dr. Wise has over 30 years experience working in the mental health field. He strongly believes that therapy is a cooperative process in which the therapist and patient work together for healing and change to occur.
I specialize in anxiety treatment, ADHD support, trauma therapy, depression, parenting support, and therapy for multicultural and immigrant-related stress for adults,children (10+).
Feeling overwhelmed? Do your thoughts and emotions feel all consuming? Are relationship stressors, work, or life transitions, making it hard to feel grounded or hopeful? You don’t have to face it alone. Together, let's explore recurring patterns and develop tools to manage stress more effectively. I provide a warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive space where my 25+ years of experience guide you in untangling the challenges of trauma, difficult transitions, and emotional blocks—helping you move from feeling stuck to finding clarity. You’ve carried this long enough—let’s take the next step together.
I specialize in anxiety treatment, ADHD support, trauma therapy, depression, parenting support, and therapy for multicultural and immigrant-related stress for adults,children (10+).
Feeling overwhelmed? Do your thoughts and emotions feel all consuming? Are relationship stressors, work, or life transitions, making it hard to feel grounded or hopeful? You don’t have to face it alone. Together, let's explore recurring patterns and develop tools to manage stress more effectively. I provide a warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive space where my 25+ years of experience guide you in untangling the challenges of trauma, difficult transitions, and emotional blocks—helping you move from feeling stuck to finding clarity. You’ve carried this long enough—let’s take the next step together.
I work with adults (men and women) and couples on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, and marriage/relationship concerns.
Clients often describe me as approachable, empathetic, and easy to talk to, and my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can be open, honest, and understood without judgment. I am here to help those in need.
I work with adults (men and women) and couples on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, and marriage/relationship concerns.
Clients often describe me as approachable, empathetic, and easy to talk to, and my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can be open, honest, and understood without judgment. I am here to help those in need.
I work with individuals and families navigating anxiety, trauma, and complex relational patterns. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning individuals who feel internally overwhelmed or disconnected despite outward success. I integrate an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) lens to help clients understand how past experiences shape current emotional and relational patterns. Together, we work toward greater regulation, coherence, and a more integrated sense of self, supporting lasting and meaningful change.
I work with individuals and families navigating anxiety, trauma, and complex relational patterns. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning individuals who feel internally overwhelmed or disconnected despite outward success. I integrate an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) lens to help clients understand how past experiences shape current emotional and relational patterns. Together, we work toward greater regulation, coherence, and a more integrated sense of self, supporting lasting and meaningful change.
Jay Timberlake, Founder of A Different World Counseling Services
With over a decade of experience, Jay Timberlake is a passionate and seasoned mental health professional dedicated to promoting resilience, healing, and well-being. As the founder of A Different World Counseling Services, Jay has created a dynamic, inclusive mental health group practice that prioritizes personalized care and understanding for individuals from all walks of life.
Jay holds advanced degrees in psychology and counseling, complemented by certifications in specialized therapeutic techniques, ensuring clients receive high-quality, tailored care.
Jay Timberlake, Founder of A Different World Counseling Services
With over a decade of experience, Jay Timberlake is a passionate and seasoned mental health professional dedicated to promoting resilience, healing, and well-being. As the founder of A Different World Counseling Services, Jay has created a dynamic, inclusive mental health group practice that prioritizes personalized care and understanding for individuals from all walks of life.
Jay holds advanced degrees in psychology and counseling, complemented by certifications in specialized therapeutic techniques, ensuring clients receive high-quality, tailored care.
Although I will see anyone who is brave enough to seek help, my areas of focus are men's issues, stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, loss, LGBTQIA+, and chronic pain.
Before I start, I want you to know that you are not broken beyond repair, you are not too damaged, and you seeking help says more about your strength than anything else. Being on Psychology Today is a massive first step, and even if it is not with me, I genuinely hope you continue to reach out to professionals on here to get the help you deserve. That being said, I offer online sessions for anyone in the state of Texas, as well as in-person sessions in Frisco. My ideal client is anyone who is willing to be honest, genuine, and vulnerable about the struggles and concerns occurring in their life.
Although I will see anyone who is brave enough to seek help, my areas of focus are men's issues, stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, loss, LGBTQIA+, and chronic pain.
Before I start, I want you to know that you are not broken beyond repair, you are not too damaged, and you seeking help says more about your strength than anything else. Being on Psychology Today is a massive first step, and even if it is not with me, I genuinely hope you continue to reach out to professionals on here to get the help you deserve. That being said, I offer online sessions for anyone in the state of Texas, as well as in-person sessions in Frisco. My ideal client is anyone who is willing to be honest, genuine, and vulnerable about the struggles and concerns occurring in their life.
Kathy brings extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, as well as guiding clients through grief and major life changes such as retirement or career shifts
Drawing on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she tailors each session to her client’s needs and values. She also integrates mindfulness and faith-based perspectives when appropriate, offering a holistic path toward healing and resilience.Drawing on approaches l
Kathy brings extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, as well as guiding clients through grief and major life changes such as retirement or career shifts
Drawing on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she tailors each session to her client’s needs and values. She also integrates mindfulness and faith-based perspectives when appropriate, offering a holistic path toward healing and resilience.Drawing on approaches l
Are emotional highs and lows leaving you drained, disconnected, or at odds with the people you care about most? Whether you're navigating mood swings, negative self-talk, disrupted sleep, or relationship strain, sometimes all it takes is one honest outside perspective to start making sense of it. You don't have to carry this alone — and you don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
Are emotional highs and lows leaving you drained, disconnected, or at odds with the people you care about most? Whether you're navigating mood swings, negative self-talk, disrupted sleep, or relationship strain, sometimes all it takes is one honest outside perspective to start making sense of it. You don't have to carry this alone — and you don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, alcohol use and substance use.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify thoughts that are not serving you. Together we can explore the meaning behind these thoughts and ways to combat them to help you feel better and engage in helpful behaviors that can help you create the life you want and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to process trauma.
I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, alcohol use and substance use.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify thoughts that are not serving you. Together we can explore the meaning behind these thoughts and ways to combat them to help you feel better and engage in helpful behaviors that can help you create the life you want and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to process trauma.
Positive Pathways Counseling,
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCPT-II, NATC, DBT-I
4 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034
As an EMDR and trauma, trained professional, my goal is to help clients find their way out from the endless circle of anxiety, depression and shame that they feel stuck in, & assist their n helping clients find their Positive Pathway towards the life they envision for themselves.
As an EMDR & trauma therapist, specialized in narcissistic abuse, & with 17 years of experience, I have been given the privilege to work with thousands of clients in various settings. I looked at the whole person, not just the problem presented before me. I assure you that at Positive Pathways, you’ll be working with a highly qualified and experienced counseling provider. I provide nonjudgmental and personalized care it is safe, peaceful setting. As an EMDR, DBT, internal family systems, and brief systemic therapist, I offer a unique, multimodal approach that is carefully tailored to meet each client’s therapy and life goals.
As an EMDR and trauma, trained professional, my goal is to help clients find their way out from the endless circle of anxiety, depression and shame that they feel stuck in, & assist their n helping clients find their Positive Pathway towards the life they envision for themselves.
As an EMDR & trauma therapist, specialized in narcissistic abuse, & with 17 years of experience, I have been given the privilege to work with thousands of clients in various settings. I looked at the whole person, not just the problem presented before me. I assure you that at Positive Pathways, you’ll be working with a highly qualified and experienced counseling provider. I provide nonjudgmental and personalized care it is safe, peaceful setting. As an EMDR, DBT, internal family systems, and brief systemic therapist, I offer a unique, multimodal approach that is carefully tailored to meet each client’s therapy and life goals.
I specialize in the areas of trauma, depression, Biblical counseling, anxiety, PTSD, premarital/marital counseling, purpose coaching, and parenting.
My dream is to see my clients discover their purpose, restore their identity, and heal from past pain. As a mental health coach and pastoral counselor, my goal is to help people shift from living in pain to embracing wholeness and purpose. Over the past 7 years, the care I have provided to my clients has impacted their lives, their family systems, and their future. I counsel and coach from an authentic, yet nurturing perspective. I keep it real and help propel people to greatness through connection and individualization. I use my diverse legal, theological, and mental health background to help my clients go from hurt to whole.
I specialize in the areas of trauma, depression, Biblical counseling, anxiety, PTSD, premarital/marital counseling, purpose coaching, and parenting.
My dream is to see my clients discover their purpose, restore their identity, and heal from past pain. As a mental health coach and pastoral counselor, my goal is to help people shift from living in pain to embracing wholeness and purpose. Over the past 7 years, the care I have provided to my clients has impacted their lives, their family systems, and their future. I counsel and coach from an authentic, yet nurturing perspective. I keep it real and help propel people to greatness through connection and individualization. I use my diverse legal, theological, and mental health background to help my clients go from hurt to whole.
Imagine freedom from anxiety, the ability to break depression, and a new healthy direction for your life!
Counseling is my life's calling! I have a background in helping people with the following struggles: depression, anxiety, ADD, bipolar, past abuse, marital or family conflict, parenting issues, troubled teenagers, and career decisions. My counseling approach is direct and offers concrete tools for practical help that creates positive change.
Imagine freedom from anxiety, the ability to break depression, and a new healthy direction for your life!
Counseling is my life's calling! I have a background in helping people with the following struggles: depression, anxiety, ADD, bipolar, past abuse, marital or family conflict, parenting issues, troubled teenagers, and career decisions. My counseling approach is direct and offers concrete tools for practical help that creates positive change.
Whether you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, struggling in your marriage or with infidelity, or experiencing negative thought or behavior patterns or depression, we can work together to aid you in relief.
The focus is on creating a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can openly address your problems, gain new insights, learn new strategies, and start to see things improve. We will help you to acknowledge and utilize your strengths and to learn new skills to improve your mood, communications and interactions with others, and the changes you desire.
Whether you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, struggling in your marriage or with infidelity, or experiencing negative thought or behavior patterns or depression, we can work together to aid you in relief.
The focus is on creating a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can openly address your problems, gain new insights, learn new strategies, and start to see things improve. We will help you to acknowledge and utilize your strengths and to learn new skills to improve your mood, communications and interactions with others, and the changes you desire.
Carl Rogers once said, "When a person realizes he has been deeply heard, his eyes moisten. I think in some real sense he is weeping for joy. It is as though he were saying, "Thank God, somebody heard me. Someone knows what it's like to be me." We all experience times in our lives where we just need to be heard, to be validated, to find some direction. It is my belief that a therapeutic relationship with a genuine therapist who provides an authentic, nonjudgmental, safe environment is the most important factor for growth and positive outcomes.
Carl Rogers once said, "When a person realizes he has been deeply heard, his eyes moisten. I think in some real sense he is weeping for joy. It is as though he were saying, "Thank God, somebody heard me. Someone knows what it's like to be me." We all experience times in our lives where we just need to be heard, to be validated, to find some direction. It is my belief that a therapeutic relationship with a genuine therapist who provides an authentic, nonjudgmental, safe environment is the most important factor for growth and positive outcomes.
He brings extensive experience in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD, focusing on how symptoms affect functioning at home, school, work, and relationships.
His work with children, adolescents, and teens emphasizes building emotional regulation, communication skills, and resilience, while his care for adults and seniors centers on navigating life transitions, improving coping, and restoring a sense of direction.
He brings extensive experience in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD, focusing on how symptoms affect functioning at home, school, work, and relationships.
His work with children, adolescents, and teens emphasizes building emotional regulation, communication skills, and resilience, while his care for adults and seniors centers on navigating life transitions, improving coping, and restoring a sense of direction.
Whether you’re a teen navigating friendships and self-esteem, a parent trying to support your child through family conflict, or an individual feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, you want support that’s real, compassionate, and effective.
I help teens, families, and individuals work through the stress, anxiety, and emotional weight that can feel impossible to manage alone. Whether you’re dealing with constant overthinking, low self-esteem, family conflict, or big life transitions, I provide a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported.
Whether you’re a teen navigating friendships and self-esteem, a parent trying to support your child through family conflict, or an individual feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, you want support that’s real, compassionate, and effective.
I help teens, families, and individuals work through the stress, anxiety, and emotional weight that can feel impossible to manage alone. Whether you’re dealing with constant overthinking, low self-esteem, family conflict, or big life transitions, I provide a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.