Teletherapy for Richardson, TX

Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed by life? I would love to help offer some new strategies. My goal is to provide a warm and encouraging environment for you to share your story and to help you find strength to overcome your struggles. Since we are all unique, I believe that counseling is not a “one size fits all” approach. I pull from multiple theories in order to tailor my guidance to fit each client.

Are you struggling with anxiety, anger, depression, stress, marital issues, shame, or past traumas? Do you wish to be free of shame, guilt, fears? Do you desire to manage anxiety, depression, and stress in healthy ways? Let me tell you that you deserve freedom and peace! I would be glad to be the one to assist you as I have experience with all the above issues and others as well. My self pay rate for individual is $150. If I am in-network with your insurance plan your out of pocket fee is typically lower. Call your insurance plan for more information.

We all face our own challenges and come across barriers in life, whether from inside us or within our environments, that make it difficult to reach our goals and live the lives we want to live. These struggles can take many forms such as despair, hopelessness, and anxiety. We are not meant to walk through life physically, mentally, or emotionally isolated and without the help of others. I hope to be able to provide that help for those who need it. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, shame, or something else, I look forward to speaking with you so that we can work together on finding the next steps forward.

We are born-in, hurt-in, and healed-in relationships. I can help you unpack the challenges that keep you from living your best life. We constantly seek connection and a sense of belonging in our personal, family and work lives. Living in a state of despair, disappointment, and pain is not normal. If you desire change, let's start that journey today. I know how to help move you from where you are, to where you want to be. Growth and change can be anxiety provoking, initially. But, so rewarding when properly nurtured. My passion is helping people take courage in learning how to fully experience the hope that is within them.

I love counseling and love working with adults, couples, children, adolescents, and families. My therapeutic approach focuses on promoting self-awareness and developing effective strategies to cope with life situations which include trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. My therapeutic philosophy is eclectic and individualized for each unique client. My most common approaches include CBT, REBT, and Trauma Informed.

Chronic pain and illness can impact all aspects of a person’s life. They can be physically and mentally debilitating and directly affect relationships, work, finances, confidence, and ability to complete even simple daily tasks. If you are having trouble managing symptoms of pain, illness, side effects from treatment, or feeling stressed, worried, or isolated, you are not alone. Millions of people are struggling with health issues, and those around them don’t always understand, don’t know how to help, or both. It can be overwhelming and difficult to handle on your own.

Are you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues or other issues that are robbing you of life satisfaction and enjoyment? Your on-demand lifestyle requires an on-demand solution; get to the heart of the matter, and get on with your day. Working with a therapist and wellness coach can maximize your chances of feeling better, increase motivation and build stronger relationships. My passion is to inspire people to achieve positive personal development/change, enhance interpersonal relationships and utilize personal strengths. "You must make a choice to take a chance or nothing will ever change." -Z Zigler

Everyone Encounters Problems, Healthy People Seek Solutions. Life can be and is overwhelming from pressures at work, problems with relationships, children, or negative emotions interfering with your ability to enjoy life. Marriage or relationships do not need to leave you exhausted with constant arguing or lack of feeling connected or understood. Relationships are our most powerful connections. It's not about blame or being critical but realizing what you and your spouse may be doing to sabotage the relationship. By understanding our selves and our partners through communication and listening skills; creating a different direction

You might care for others but leave your needs behind. You are a complex, giving, normal person who in one way or another has taken hits in life. Perhaps traumatic experiences can cast a shadow over your life. I tend to work with those who are objectively quality, imperfect people but feel shame, abnormal guilt or other signals of denigrated self-worth, consciously or unconsciously. In addition to individual therapy and psychoanalysis, I offer therapy groups for anxiety, depression, isolation, and improving authentic, healthy communication.

"It is in relationship that we are broken and in relationship that we are healed." -HarvilIe Hendrix. I work with survivors of complex trauma and trauma-related disorders and strive to meet clients where they are with compassion and authenticity. I believe in the importance of addressing both the cognitive and emotional aspects of the self as well as the influences of trauma and stress on the body. I specialize in collaborating with those seeking relief from family of origin issues, past abuse, relationship difficulty, and experiences of low self-worth.

Life can be stressful, but with support, compassion, and some laughter along the way, the possibilities are limitless. I believe that it truly takes a "village" in working toward emotional wellness, and counseling is one of those gifts we are given. I have a passion for assisting individuals in finding purpose at the core of their existence. I enjoy working collaboratively alongside my clients in order to create a space for self-exploration and healing.

I believe in creating a safe and trusting relationship between the client and therapist. Therapy can be hard work and getting started can be scary, however making art and stimulating creativity can ease this process. As your therapist, I will encourage you to use your creative imagination as a vehicle to understanding your inner turmoil, psychic pain or stagnancy. Along the way we will be implementing these effective tools in cultivating a more fulfilling life experience. Main office line is 972-544-6633.

Starting your mental health journey can be hard to start no matter if you are dealing with life's everyday stress and anxiety, have been diagnosed or recently diagnose, career changes, life changes, or simply wanting to have an safe space to talk freely without judgement. I would be honored to walk with you through your mental health journey to provide a therapeutic environment for you.

Working with me, you get active in every session and offer concrete strategies and practice. I partner with my clients to select the session agenda and goals and track your results. We collaborate on the ERP exposures and thought/rumination logs & tailor your insomnia treatment so that you finally get sleep! I also make myself very available to clients through calls and texts that I reply to quickly.

I have specialized in the evaluation and treatment of patients with chemical / environmental sensitivity and/or who have been exposed to neurotoxic substances for more than 30 years. I conduct neuropsychological evaluations for litigation and/or disability issues (private or Social Security disability). I also evaluate patients with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, MS and chronic pain. The goal of therapy is to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression associated with chronic physical illness and improve coping ability.                                                                

Coach Gwen offers Life & Career Coaching, and Mental & Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency Counseling for individuals, families, couples, and group therapy. One of my passions and area of experience is with working with clients that have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect. I also enjoy working with clients in need of anger management, cognitive reconstruction, and mindfulness training. My company Ask Coach Gwen's goal is simple: to foster an environment of Total Wellness, encompassing mind, body, & soul.

We each have a unique story of obstacles and life changes that can be difficult and discouraging to navigate alone. Together, we will identify stressors, and create a plan of action that works best for you, your child, and your family. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with various presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, stress management, anger, self- image, porn addiction, trauma, and more.

Are you struggling to adjust to unpleasant life changes, trauma, anxiety or stress? Are you a parent struggling to cope with the stress of raising children while balancing your own mental health needs? Is tapping into the present moment difficult? Our thoughts and feelings can, at times, feel like huge obstacles to overcome. My passion is helping clients find aspects within themselves capable of overcoming these obstacles, and cultivating a more fulling and present life.

***Specializing in Couples Counseling*** Most of my clients are couples seeking relief from relationship distress. This might include emotional disconnection, unresolved conflict, parenting stress, blending families, infidelity, contemplating divorce, living with mental and chronic illness, and other issues. Many of my clients are also individuals seeking healthier relationships and create change in their lives by taking ownership of their own growth areas; many work to incorporate healthy boundaries, assertiveness, healing from shame, and discovering untapped strengths. Families come for support with parenting and other issues.