Aetna Therapists in Lewisville, TX

Don't let the beard intimidate you, I'm a big friendly giant. I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with sexual trauma recovery, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, changes in spirituality/loss of faith, and people who are working through existential issues. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming person and therapist.

It’s all getting to be too much! You’ve finally hit a wall. What used to work for you in time like these is no longer working. You are not alone. It is happening to the best of us. Allow Dr. Michelle Richards to walk beside you and guide you in the next leg of the journey. She has over 30 years’ experience helping adults through difficult transitions, crises, and unresolved traumas. Her experience in the field includes being a university faculty, speaker, clinical supervisor, military family life consultant, and marriage and family therapist.

Hello, my name is Ramona. I operate mainly from a strengths perspective. Strengths-based approaches value the capacity, skills, knowledge, connections, and potential in individuals. The assumption is- people can experience change, if given the resources to foster change. Regardless of your story or adjustment to life's cycles, we can work together to reach goals. I believe with the onset of a new year, personal growth/change is possible.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor with over 30 years' experience. I have worked in residential, outpatient and private practice. The first half of my career I worked with adolescents and their families and later went on to work primarily with adults.

My favorite words to hear my clients say is, "I never thought about it that way!" Since 1992, I have been working with individuals and families who live in the world of the Autism Spectrum, as well as other special needs. I am captivated with empowering, encouraging, and supporting others to achieve their best. Through the years, I have recognized a great need for support, specializing in these areas with young adults who have High Functioning Autism, and parents, families, and even teachers who love and support those struggling with developmental and behavioral challenges.

I have been licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Counselors since 1990 and am experienced in assisting with a variety of issues including substance abuse, depression and other mood problems, self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma and abuse issues and others. I am also an approved supervisor for licensed professional counselor interns. My approach to counseling is collaborative and supportive and I strive to support clients in making healthy choices for their lives. If you are seeking a counselor to assist in resolving personal issues please do not hesitate to call for a consultation.

I believe that people are experts on themselves and their experiences. I am here to assist them in utilizing their strengths and competencies to overcome the distresses that bring them to my office.

Now offering remote online sessions via Telehealth. Attend sessions from your home or other private location. No one lives a life that is challenge free. For some those challenges become overwhelming and cause elevated stress, emotional arousal, and even dysfunction in normal life activities and relationships. Like the frog in the kettle, it is easy to remain in that state and allow it to rob you of the joy of life. For all of us, there are times we simply need someone to help us navigate those challenges, to get back on track and improve our quality of life. I would love to be that person for you.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical and emotional trauma. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines many counseling approaches such as but not limited to cognitive-behavioral, person-centered and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique needs.

My primary goal as a counselor is to help clients become healthier. I believe that - Achieving A Healthier You - starts with you making a decision to understand that, ” I need help”.

Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).

Counseling is about working together in a nonjudgmental and caring environment to meet your goals, bring balance back into your life, and help you harness your own abilities in the healing process. I believe in empowering you to lead and guide your own personal growth within an accepting and trusting counseling relationship. I understand that every person is an individual, with specific emotional issues, life views and wants. I focus on how you are experiencing life in the present moment and what we can do together to provide self exploration, self understanding, and an avenue of balance along your life path.

I love diversity! I especially enjoy working with clients who have never been to therapy before. I pride myself on making clients feel comfortable. I start with wherever the client is, which means we move as quickly or as slowly in therapy as they feel comfortable. I emphasize a safe environment for the counseling session. My down-to-earth approach provides clients with the professional counseling relationship they need to work through their stresses & problem situations without the uncomfortable feeling of working with a "stuffy" therapist. I don't know everything & don't pretend to. Let's start your journey to a better life!

My goal is to help you reach your full potential in life by helping to resolve things holding you back from being fully authentic. I believe that we all have the power to create the life we want and I'm dedicated to walking with you on that journey. I am eager to partner in your healing, growth and transformation with clarity, compassion and authenticity. It is my hope to help clients find new definitions in ways that will strengthen families, relationships, and individuals.

I am an EMDR certified therapist and consultant in training

I do a lot of work with individuals and couples struggling in relationship issues. Anxiety, depression, conflict management and communication issues tend to be the results of clients applying ineffective solutions to the problems they're experiencing. I love to see the individual and/or couple who seriously desire healthy change in their lives and are willing to risk implementing different approaches to their problems. I work well in family related issues. I have several adolescent guys with issues related to ADD, ADHD, and Aspergers. I offer them an environment that's safe, accepting, understanding and validating.

I am going to go ahead and say it. Life can be hard! The good news is you don’t have to go at it alone. I’m a veteran with over 22 years of military service. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who is EMDR trained. Together we can tap into my experience to help you to recognize and address life challenges. These challenges may come in the form of addiction, PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other life traumas. I am ready to listen and share your journey in achieving the healthy life you are now ready to work toward. Let’s talk!