Female Therapists in Heath, TX
Natalie Shepherd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S
1 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
For more than 25 years, I’ve been supporting children, teens, and adults as they move through anxiety, depression, grief, and the everyday stressors that can make life feel heavy. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood, supported, and equipped with tools that genuinely make a difference in your daily life. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I believe healing is not about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you understand your story, strengthen your inner resources, and move toward the life you want with greater clarity and confidence.
For more than 25 years, I’ve been supporting children, teens, and adults as they move through anxiety, depression, grief, and the everyday stressors that can make life feel heavy. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood, supported, and equipped with tools that genuinely make a difference in your daily life. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I believe healing is not about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you understand your story, strengthen your inner resources, and move toward the life you want with greater clarity and confidence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I have been providing support to adolescents and adults who are navigating a difficult season of life for over 15 years. I am currently serving clients throughout Texas and Florida via telehealth. 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 have been providing support to adolescents and adults who are navigating a difficult season of life for over 15 years. I am currently serving clients throughout Texas and Florida via telehealth. 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.
Relationship problems, depression, anxiety, anger, and unresolved trauma are among the problems which bring people to therapy. These difficulties interfere in a person's enjoyment of their life whether work, school, love, or leisure time. In my experience, there is hope and help. By developing a trusting relationship with a therapist, individuals find they are more able to explore their thoughts and feelings. In this way, people often experience relief from troubling symptoms. Over time, they are able to make choices in their lives from a position of greater self-knowledge and acceptance.
Relationship problems, depression, anxiety, anger, and unresolved trauma are among the problems which bring people to therapy. These difficulties interfere in a person's enjoyment of their life whether work, school, love, or leisure time. In my experience, there is hope and help. By developing a trusting relationship with a therapist, individuals find they are more able to explore their thoughts and feelings. In this way, people often experience relief from troubling symptoms. Over time, they are able to make choices in their lives from a position of greater self-knowledge and acceptance.
Hi! Whether this is your first attempt or your last effort to find help, I am happy you’re here. Having worked in the school setting the last 10 years, I know that times are really tough for our kids. As parents, we may not know how to handle the things our kids go through, or even understand. I want to help by providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth to process their emotions and teach them healthy coping skills to get them through life’s difficult times.
Hi! Whether this is your first attempt or your last effort to find help, I am happy you’re here. Having worked in the school setting the last 10 years, I know that times are really tough for our kids. As parents, we may not know how to handle the things our kids go through, or even understand. I want to help by providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth to process their emotions and teach them healthy coping skills to get them through life’s difficult times.
I work with individuals, couples, and families and use cognitive behavioral techniques and strategies to address a variety of mental health issues. My emphasis is on transformative change and equipping each one of my client's with the skills to overcome the complexities of life's challenges and find ways to successfully navigate emotional and mental pain in the process of healing. I approach each client uniquely so as to develop a treatment plan and goals that are specific to your needs and concerns.
I work with individuals, couples, and families and use cognitive behavioral techniques and strategies to address a variety of mental health issues. My emphasis is on transformative change and equipping each one of my client's with the skills to overcome the complexities of life's challenges and find ways to successfully navigate emotional and mental pain in the process of healing. I approach each client uniquely so as to develop a treatment plan and goals that are specific to your needs and concerns.
Maybe your child is having a hard time with anxiety, anger or self-esteem. Maybe they’re struggling at school, seem withdrawn or have outbursts that feel confusing & hard to handle. You may feel like you’ve tried everything, yet nothing seems to help for long. I work with children & teens ages 3 & up who are navigating emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, social challenges, family transitions, trauma or loss. I believe healing begins with feeling seen, heard, & understood. My approach is grounded in curiosity, connection, and creativity. Play allows younger children to work through worry, anger, and self-doubt using their...
Maybe your child is having a hard time with anxiety, anger or self-esteem. Maybe they’re struggling at school, seem withdrawn or have outbursts that feel confusing & hard to handle. You may feel like you’ve tried everything, yet nothing seems to help for long. I work with children & teens ages 3 & up who are navigating emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, social challenges, family transitions, trauma or loss. I believe healing begins with feeling seen, heard, & understood. My approach is grounded in curiosity, connection, and creativity. Play allows younger children to work through worry, anger, and self-doubt using their...
I am a multi-state licensed marriage and family therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, IFS Level 1 trained, and EMDR trained. 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.
I am a multi-state licensed marriage and family therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, IFS Level 1 trained, and EMDR trained. 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.
ADULTs & COUPLEs @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Heath, TX 75032
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
I am committed to providing solution-focused techniques to help you move forward into a healthier mental lifestyle and develop ways to overcome your concerns and challenges. I am licensed in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Washington, and accept patients in those states. I offer video telehealth services only and in-person assessments (in Rockwall, Texas) for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, private school admissions, and other testing for individuals aged 9 and above (for private school admissions, testing is available for individuals aged 3 and above).
I am committed to providing solution-focused techniques to help you move forward into a healthier mental lifestyle and develop ways to overcome your concerns and challenges. I am licensed in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Washington, and accept patients in those states. I offer video telehealth services only and in-person assessments (in Rockwall, Texas) for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, private school admissions, and other testing for individuals aged 9 and above (for private school admissions, testing is available for individuals aged 3 and above).
When anxiety, trauma, or betrayal shakes your relationship, you don’t just need coping skills - you need a safe guide who understands the deeper layers. I help couples heal after infidelity, rebuild trust, and restore emotional safety using IFS, PACT, Gottman, and EFT. I also work with individuals whose childhood wounds and nervous-system overwhelm make relationships feel harder than they should. My therapy space is calm, faith-friendly, and deeply compassionate. If you’re tired of surviving and ready for real healing, you’re in the right place.
When anxiety, trauma, or betrayal shakes your relationship, you don’t just need coping skills - you need a safe guide who understands the deeper layers. I help couples heal after infidelity, rebuild trust, and restore emotional safety using IFS, PACT, Gottman, and EFT. I also work with individuals whose childhood wounds and nervous-system overwhelm make relationships feel harder than they should. My therapy space is calm, faith-friendly, and deeply compassionate. If you’re tired of surviving and ready for real healing, you’re in the right place.
I am a Multi-State Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with over ten years’ experience working with children, teens, adults, & couples. I have experience working in school systems, therapeutic day schools, victim advocacy, trauma survivors, client representation in court, & supporting both adults and couples through life transitions and system issues. I am an AFCC member helping families navigate divorce, including successful coparenting post-divorce. I am trained in Level 1 Gottman Method to assist couples by implementing targeted interventions to increase communication & enhance couple’s conflict regulation.
I am a Multi-State Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with over ten years’ experience working with children, teens, adults, & couples. I have experience working in school systems, therapeutic day schools, victim advocacy, trauma survivors, client representation in court, & supporting both adults and couples through life transitions and system issues. I am an AFCC member helping families navigate divorce, including successful coparenting post-divorce. I am trained in Level 1 Gottman Method to assist couples by implementing targeted interventions to increase communication & enhance couple’s conflict regulation.
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.
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.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 30 years, a Licensed Attorney for over 24 years and most recently an author. Where these two professions may seem very different, they actually help to blend an analytical and intuitive approach to assisting my clients. I work with individuals and couples ready to change their lives.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 30 years, a Licensed Attorney for over 24 years and most recently an author. Where these two professions may seem very different, they actually help to blend an analytical and intuitive approach to assisting my clients. I work with individuals and couples ready to change their lives.
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.
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.
If you’ve been saying “Next week will be easier” for months now — it might be time to pause.
Many of my clients describe feeling stuck. They keep pushing forward, handling what needs to get done, while quietly wondering why it still feels so hard to feel okay. I help women slow down enough to notice what’s happening beneath the surface — the overthinking, irritability, or self-doubt that often hide behind productivity.
If you’ve been saying “Next week will be easier” for months now — it might be time to pause.
Many of my clients describe feeling stuck. They keep pushing forward, handling what needs to get done, while quietly wondering why it still feels so hard to feel okay. I help women slow down enough to notice what’s happening beneath the surface — the overthinking, irritability, or self-doubt that often hide behind productivity.
Rockwall Heath Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMSW, LPC, BCBC, MA, MEd
1 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
At Rockwall Heath Counseling, our Dallas area clients know we provide a superior level of care & therapeutic excellence in areas that promote healing, growth & confidence in your counseling process. Our team treats grief & loss, neurodivergence/ADHD, marriage counseling, infidelity, infertility, narcissistic & abusive relationships, play therapy, blended & divorced families, family reunification, with over 35+ specialties & certifications and a 60+ combined years of counseling experience. Counseling ages 6 through adult, we are committed to your growth, change & healing. Change is hard but change is what we do.
At Rockwall Heath Counseling, our Dallas area clients know we provide a superior level of care & therapeutic excellence in areas that promote healing, growth & confidence in your counseling process. Our team treats grief & loss, neurodivergence/ADHD, marriage counseling, infidelity, infertility, narcissistic & abusive relationships, play therapy, blended & divorced families, family reunification, with over 35+ specialties & certifications and a 60+ combined years of counseling experience. Counseling ages 6 through adult, we are committed to your growth, change & healing. Change is hard but change is what we do.
Are you noticing changes in your child’s behavior—anger, isolation, or risky choices—or feeling stuck yourself? I’m here to help! Life can feel overwhelming, whether you're a teenager navigating intense emotions, an adult juggling responsibilities, or a family striving to find balance. As a Texas state board-certified supervisor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR-trained therapist, and Certified Clinical Trauma therapist, I work with clients ages 5 to 99, helping them break through barriers and rediscover joy. From building trust with teens to guiding adults through trauma and life transitions, I create a safe space for healing.
Are you noticing changes in your child’s behavior—anger, isolation, or risky choices—or feeling stuck yourself? I’m here to help! Life can feel overwhelming, whether you're a teenager navigating intense emotions, an adult juggling responsibilities, or a family striving to find balance. As a Texas state board-certified supervisor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR-trained therapist, and Certified Clinical Trauma therapist, I work with clients ages 5 to 99, helping them break through barriers and rediscover joy. From building trust with teens to guiding adults through trauma and life transitions, I create a safe space for healing.
Choosing a counselor is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to listen to your concerns and treat you as a person, not just a client. I understand this and will provide you with professional, solution-focused and evidenced based assessment and treatment to help you reach your goals. You can learn more about me and review the on-line parenting, anger management and drug & alcohol related classes I offer at: www.professionalcounseling.us.
Choosing a counselor is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to listen to your concerns and treat you as a person, not just a client. I understand this and will provide you with professional, solution-focused and evidenced based assessment and treatment to help you reach your goals. You can learn more about me and review the on-line parenting, anger management and drug & alcohol related classes I offer at: www.professionalcounseling.us.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.