Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Lewisville, TX

I endeavor to help my clients to identify their existing strengths and develop resilience with my specialized knowledge and clinical expertise. In the beginning of counseling, my clients will have a clear understanding of where they are emotionally, relationally, and spiritually, which lead them to work on specific goals in the working stage of counseling. Therapeutic interventions will include adjusting thought/behavior patterns (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to intensify their strengths to overcome crisis. I have successfully worked with the clients who struggled with behavior issues, parenting issues, substance abuse, addiction, PTSD, and trauma-related issues.

I am passionate about helping people overcome their struggles and find hope, strength, peace, and solutions. I believe that people are innately capable and good, and I work with clients to help them access the capacity to heal. I believe in the healing power of relationships, and I work with clients to develop and improve those relationships so that they can provide support, connection, compassion, and safety as they struggle to overcome life challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other struggles. I also believe that, for some, healing relationships that have suffered pain and betrayal is critical to long-term recovery.

Children and adolescents often struggle with the same difficult feelings and emotions that adults do, but they have limited ways of expressing themselves. Similarly, parents can find themselves at a loss to reach their child, often leading to stress, anxiety, and disconnection. I have spent years working with children, teens, and their families in order to create healthy coping skills and foster healing, growth, and connection. I am passionate about helping children reach their full potential in a safe environment to explore their thoughts and feelings and develop necessary skills to thrive.

Do you often place the needs of others ahead of your own? Do you experience physical symptoms like a racing heart, trembling, sweating, or difficulty breathing during anxious moments? Are you feeling disconnected or rejected? ? Are you and your partner struggling to communicate openly and constructively, leading to frequent arguments? In the midst of our rapidly changing and unpredictable world, countless individuals are grappling with anxiety, trust concerns, emotional detachment, difficulties in communication, mismatched expectations, trauma, addictive behaviors, and a sense of uncertainty how to address these challenges.

Are you struggling to reach your full potential and living authentically? Is it challenging to navigate life's stressors? Are you struggling with childhood trauma, past sexual abuse, physical assault, depression or relationship concerns? I am committed to accompanying you on your unique journey through healing. My aim is to provide you with clarity, compassion, and strengthen your voice throughout our partnership. I work with diverse individuals, particularly Black women and folks, young professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, immigrants and marginalized folks.

“If all is well, why do I feel this way?” Do you find yourself asking this question frequently? Knowing something is wrong but you’re not sure what it is or why it is. Maybe you are doing well in some areas of your life, but you feel like something is missing and you are not satisfied with where you are. If this is you, It sounds like you’ve come to a place that acknowledges “just because I’m functioning, does not meant I’m fine”

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.

Welcome to my practice! If you are struggling with difficulty relaxing, feeling alone, never-ending worries, haunting memories of trauma, low motivation and confidence, poor relationships, or constant feelings of failure in your life, I am glad that you are here. We are all challenged with many problems and can become stuck, so I would like to invite you on a journey of healing and growth. Through our journey you will discover new things about yourself and your life, learn valuable skills to fulfill your needs, and grow into the person you hope to become. I provide services in both English and Korean in Texas and Virginia.

Dr. McFarland is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor as well as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Tamara is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator trained by Dr. Brené Brown and her team. Tamara studied marriage and family dynamics in her doctorate program. She is certified in the Gottman marriage counseling method I & II and utilizes Sue Johnson's theory of Emotionally Focused Therapy for repairing attachment in couples work. Tamara is trained in EMDR therapy I & II which is used for treating trauma.

Along our journey in life every choice we make has a ripple effect to it, and the decision to seek out counseling is no different. Counseling is not a magic wand to solve problems, it takes work and my job as a therapist is to guide you through that process. To do that, I incorporate techniques from multiple counseling theories and methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Person Centered Therapy, and Trauma Informed Counseling.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, a challenging relationship, loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, your work, career? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, or lost by what it means to live up to someone else’s standards, just getting through the day. Do you wonder if your life should feel better? Do you have unresolved trauma? Are your family patterns and dynamics of the past getting in the way of you being happy? It should not be so hard to live a better life. EMDR Intensives may just be the avenue you need to get you to that place of peace.

I offer individual, couple and family therapy using a marriage and family therapy systemic approach. Through the use of a systemic approach, I explore the issues you bring to therapy in the context of your world and important relationships in your life. My role as a therapist is to empower you to help yourself. I believe when we personally see the need for change and are intrinsically motivated to change, we experience movement in therapy at a much faster rate than if we are pushed to change by outside sources. Let me help you find your intrinsic self-worth.

I view my role as someone who provides a safe environment where clients can learn more about themselves and process without fear of judgement. Whether you have specific goals in mind for therapy or are just wanting to dive into some self-exploration, it's incredibly rewarding for me to help you get to those "aha!" moments that can lead to positive changes in your life. I believe that good therapy is a collaborative process, and I feel honored when clients allow me to help them work through difficult emotions and process traumatic experiences.

In my therapeutic approach, collaboration is key. I strive to build a strong working relationship that taps into your unique skills, abilities, and experiences. Our collective efforts are directed toward a common goal: alleviating symptoms and shaping the life you envision. The therapeutic relationship often becomes a catalyst for transformative change and healing. I am an EMDR certified therapist and consultant in training. I am currently accepting new patients and therapists seeking EMDR certification.

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 want my clients to know that there is hope for the problems they face. Together we can find tools which will help them through life's rough places. I strive to provide therapeutic support while also enabling an opportunity for change to occur. It is an honor to be part of the process of change and feel it is important that each client knows they are truly heard.

Hi! I have a waitlist for TX residents and I am accepting tele-health clients for MS. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with an emphasis is Christian counseling, I offer compassionate support and guidance to help individuals navigate life's challenges with the option of integrating the transformative power of their faith. With a commitment to fostering emotional well-being and personal growth, I provide a space for your journey of healing, resilience, and strengthened connections.

We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health therapy they can afford. Our team of therapists offer a variety of expertise, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, faith, sexuality, boundary setting, identity exploration, and more. We offer individual, couples, and family sessions. Our goal is to match you with the therapist who is the best therapeutic, cultural and relational fit to meet your needs. We return all outreaches within one business day and match you with a therapist within one week so you don't have to wait for care. We're here for you.

Stress? Overwhelmed? Chaos at home? Addiction? Disordered eating? I enjoy working with individuals, families, and groups! My goal is providing client focused interactive counseling with adolescents and adults seeking support when life gets overwhelming. I understand the idea of therapy may be overwhelming and even weird at first...please let me know how I can help make this process a little easier! My office is located in Flower Mound close to Flower Mound High School.