Therapists in Heath, TX

Is your past suddenly showing up again, resurfacing old pain, and dampening what is supposed to be a joyful time in your life? Perhaps parenthood, a big move, a new relationship, or a new job is suddenly stirring up old memories or emotions and reopening old wounds you thought had healed? No matter how long ago, past trauma can creep into your present day life, impacting your relationships, your confidence & your ability to show up fully and be present. Trauma symptoms can look like anxiety, depression, stress, postpartum concerns, disconnection, trust/intimacy issues, low-self esteem, isolation, & so much more.

Life and relationships can be difficult and painful. Sometimes you're left feeling "stuck." Our therapists offer counseling for those who want to improve their lives, alleviate anxiety or depression, & build positive relationships. We provide a warm space where we can discuss your situation and develop a plan that allows you to feel some relief from your current circumstances. We encourage clients by providing practical tools in the first session that can help with stress, depression, anxiety, & conflict. We will work together on a plan to help you in your everyday life. You will leave feeling relieved.

Do you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders? Feeling overwhelmed and not knowing where to go from here? Are your thoughts hindering you from reaching your full potential? Are you a parent with a child or teen who is struggling? Have you noticed a change in your child's behavior; anger, isolation, high risk behaviors, anxiousness, or the suspicion of self harm? Navigating through childhood and teenage years can be tough, especially with the global challenges we are all facing. Don’t continue to struggle through your journey alone. Life will throw us curve balls that we aren’t prepared for and may need assistance navigating.

I have been providing support to adolescents and adults who are navigating a difficult season of life for nearly 15 years. I am currently serving clients throughout Texas and Florida via telehealth and offer in-home services to individuals in the Rockwall and Dallas area. I create a safe and empowering environment to support clients who are feeling anxious, depressed, fearful, or stressed. Additionally, I support clients and their families who are struggling with substance use and addiction, including behavioral addictions.

I believe in creating an environment which serves as a ‘soft place to land’ for my clients. When children are challenged, the entire family is challenged. By creating a positive environment where children feel accepted, valued, and safe, they are able to make sense of their world by expressing themselves in a way that feels natural to them. Children do not always have words to communicate their struggles and can become overwhelmed by big emotions. As a Registered Play Therapist, I strive to give voice to these challenges and support caregivers in navigating the sometimes difficult and very important job of parenting.

Oftentimes, it can be intimidating to share vulnerable thoughts and feelings with someone that you do not know. This is why I make it my priority to create a warm, welcoming, and accepting environment for all of my clients to come as their authentic selves. I truly believe that the core of therapeutic success is a strong and genuine relationship. Once a strong foundation is built, I encourage my clients to identify areas of their life in which they hope to grow and work with them to build a sense of acceptance, self-compassion, and control over their abilities to overcome life's difficulties.

A mental health counselor who is completing my Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. I specifically work with individuals, couples, and families with a focus on anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My motivation and passion for helping others stem from my personal and professional experiences. I believe life can be tough and there are moments it gets the better of you. It can make you feel completely alone and totally overwhelmed. Our lives are maintained within our capacity, for as long as we are able, however, there are select times that would benefit greatly from the help and that is where I come in!

I believe that human beings must feel a balance and congruence between the mind, body, and spirit to be completely healthy. When that connection is unbalanced is when chaos starts to occur in one’s life. My role as your counselor is to provide an open and safe environment that nurtures you to grow in a nonjudgmental environment. I want to encourage you to head down the path that you would like to be on in 6 months or 10 years. The moment our relationship starts is the moment I join your team to be a support system in your journey to healing and self-discovery!

I strive to create a safe, comfortable environment for clients of all ages, stages, and abilities to be fully themselves and explore their thoughts and emotions as they work to create positive change in their lives. My areas of expertise include working with children and adolescents, ages 3-17, dealing with anxiety, depression behavioral issues, chronic illnesses, grief, and life transitions. I am also passionate about working with women walking through pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including but not limited to postpartum depression and anxiety.

There is always hope. Why we feel the way we do, how we seem to always get stuck or how we can't seem to navigate through challenging life events are questions that, with help, we can answer. When life presents these concerns, we're often left experiencing feelings and thoughts we can no longer manage on our own, and we may also feel disconnected from ourselves, others and our world. Working together, we can understand how your thoughts and past experiences influence the way you perceive and interact with the world around you, today.

Do you ever feel so low it takes all your energy to get out of bed in the morning, but question why you feel that way or minimize your difficult experiences? Maybe you feel like your thoughts are overwhelming, & you cannot get control of them. Perhaps you are more irritable recently, but you cannot seem to figure out the reasons. There are many different reasons people seek counseling services, but people generally seek services when they are tired of feeling low, stressed, or misunderstood. Counseling should be a safe space with a professional who can provide support and validation for all that you have been through.

As a former teacher and school counselor, my focus is on helping children and adolescents navigate the sometimes difficult and painful challenges they face. Childhood issues such as trauma, divorce, loss, anxiety, and behavioral concerns are just a handful of tough issues our children encounter. To help them find their voices and work through struggles, talk, play and expressive arts therapy are utilized in counseling sessions.

I am a multi-state licensed marriage and family therapist, EMDR trained, certified sex therapy informed professional, and currently in a graduate program for sex therapy. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years working with teens, adults, and couples to help them heal from the trauma of their past and work towards their desired life. I have experience working in community based mental health services, inpatient, outpatient, justice involved settings, group homes, and serving on a community based collaboration with law enforcement to assess mental health crises.

Anxiety, depression, and relationship issues take a toll on everyday life. They can lead to counter-productive coping strategies such as substance use (i.e., alcohol) and may even further complicate your interactions with others. While these concerns have become all too familiar in our society, the experience is uniquely personal. Symptoms vary widely from persistent stress and worry, mindless habits (i.e., endlessly scrolling the internet), trouble sleeping, lack of motivation, irritability, fatigue, and loss of interest. Fortunately, there is hope as these types of issues are treatable—change is possible.

Life is often difficult and unexpected. Relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and all sorts of other stressful situations can distract and disorient us from the healthy, joyful, and full lives we desire. Being with clients of all ages through seasons of difficulty, major life changes, depression, anxiety, and stress is one of my greatest honors. Sometimes, you need an unbiased person in your life to offer a safe place to process and equip you with tools to help ease your stressors. You want tools to feel better and make sense of what is going on. I want to help provide that.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, anxious, or like you are not enough? Brené Brown says, “You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.” Therapy can help you process past hurts and current struggles and is a great start to walking inside your of your story and owning it instead of hustling for your worthiness- an endless endeavor.

Life can be complicated...marriage, children, extended families, work, and school. Then life happens within these units and it can really get messy...and stressful! But you don't have to figure it out alone. With a masters degree in Psychology and an emphasis in Life Coaching, I can help you navigate these often, overwhelming seasons of life. (A former secondary educator, I also work with teenagers.)

Ryann’s clinical experience includes play therapy, expressive arts therapy, group therapy, couples counseling, and individual talk-therapy. She has also worked with domestic violence survivors in Dallas shelters running psycho-educational groups and expressive art therapy groups with clients. She is passionate about working with adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, behavioral struggles, chronic illness, grief, self-esteem, life transitions and daily life stressors. Ryann also works with couples experiencing relational distress/conflict.

I conduct a private practice with a main purpose of providing an environment in which individuals feel empowered to change the quality of their lives in regards to communication, relationships, and mental health. I have had a variety of experiences with adolescents, inpatient mental health hospitals, mobile psychological evaluations, intensive inpatient and outpatient assessments, marriage & family therapy, in-home counseling, and residential treatment centers. I also provide christian based counseling where there is a need. It is my counseling goal to help provide the skills needed to achieve full body wellness.