Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Richardson, TX
You're not a cookie, and I am not a cookie-cutter therapist. Every person is unique, and my counseling approach is very much tailored to your specific needs. For most people, counseling may be a last resort, one final effort after they’ve tried everything else. Some worry that seeking therapy means they’ve failed; and for others, the idea of therapy is just plain scary or not the way they were “taught to deal with things”. Even so, the fact that you’re reading this means you want to take back control and begin creating the life you really want. Well, you’ve come to the right place!
You're not a cookie, and I am not a cookie-cutter therapist. Every person is unique, and my counseling approach is very much tailored to your specific needs. For most people, counseling may be a last resort, one final effort after they’ve tried everything else. Some worry that seeking therapy means they’ve failed; and for others, the idea of therapy is just plain scary or not the way they were “taught to deal with things”. Even so, the fact that you’re reading this means you want to take back control and begin creating the life you really want. Well, you’ve come to the right place!
Addiction and traumatic experiences can leave you feeling broken, damaged and disconnected from yourself and those around you. You find yourself trapped in an endless cycle of making attempts at change, only to find yourself back in the same relationships, situations, and patterns of behavior. You feel alone and misunderstood by those closest to you. You’ve quit at times, only to realize you don’t enjoy the experiences others do without it. You feel empty and confused. People tell you to “just stop” and you don’t understand why you can’t, even with the consequences you’ve faced.
Addiction and traumatic experiences can leave you feeling broken, damaged and disconnected from yourself and those around you. You find yourself trapped in an endless cycle of making attempts at change, only to find yourself back in the same relationships, situations, and patterns of behavior. You feel alone and misunderstood by those closest to you. You’ve quit at times, only to realize you don’t enjoy the experiences others do without it. You feel empty and confused. People tell you to “just stop” and you don’t understand why you can’t, even with the consequences you’ve faced.
Jacqueline Diane Fulmer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081
I believe connection is why we are here. My goal is to provide a safe environment that is devoted to improving the emotional, mental, physical, and educational well-being of individuals and their families. Within this safe space, I hope to empower, educate, and support my clients to find connection through healing. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and approaching therapy from a humanistic and holistic view. Our minds and bodies are designed to heal. It is my goal to prioritize that healing so as a whole we can start tending to our emotions, befriending them, and learning that we can truly overcome any challenge.
I believe connection is why we are here. My goal is to provide a safe environment that is devoted to improving the emotional, mental, physical, and educational well-being of individuals and their families. Within this safe space, I hope to empower, educate, and support my clients to find connection through healing. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and approaching therapy from a humanistic and holistic view. Our minds and bodies are designed to heal. It is my goal to prioritize that healing so as a whole we can start tending to our emotions, befriending them, and learning that we can truly overcome any challenge.
Nourish Wellness | NRSH
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT-A, CMHP, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
Is life leaving you feeling emotionally exhausted? Do you find yourself in need of emotional nourishment as you navigate life's challenges? Think of life as a marathon without those crucial water breaks. Well, at Nourish, we're not just here alongside you every step of the way; we're also here to give you the support you need to nurture your inner self.
Is life leaving you feeling emotionally exhausted? Do you find yourself in need of emotional nourishment as you navigate life's challenges? Think of life as a marathon without those crucial water breaks. Well, at Nourish, we're not just here alongside you every step of the way; we're also here to give you the support you need to nurture your inner self.
Growing up I was always a good listener, but over the past 14 years as a therapist, I have dedicated myself to becoming a great listener. I know that asking for emotional help can be difficult, so when it happens, I want to be that person who can offer a platform for those who want to be heard. I work with adolescents and adults identifying barriers to success and then finding ways to knock them down. I will meet you where you are with empathy and kindness and support you on your journey to happiness and wholeness.
Growing up I was always a good listener, but over the past 14 years as a therapist, I have dedicated myself to becoming a great listener. I know that asking for emotional help can be difficult, so when it happens, I want to be that person who can offer a platform for those who want to be heard. I work with adolescents and adults identifying barriers to success and then finding ways to knock them down. I will meet you where you are with empathy and kindness and support you on your journey to happiness and wholeness.
Aika Marie Shinkawa
LPC Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been feeling hopeless and alone, like no one understands you? Are you looking for someone who will listen to you without judgment? If this sounds like you, I would love to help. I am a first-generation biracial Asian American who is physically disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, nonmonogamous, and nonbinary. I also have the unique experience of being homeschooled with a history of navigating my own mental health struggles. I often bring my lived experiences into the counseling room to show my clients that they are not alone. My greatest passion is working with those who share identities and experiences with me.
Have you been feeling hopeless and alone, like no one understands you? Are you looking for someone who will listen to you without judgment? If this sounds like you, I would love to help. I am a first-generation biracial Asian American who is physically disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, nonmonogamous, and nonbinary. I also have the unique experience of being homeschooled with a history of navigating my own mental health struggles. I often bring my lived experiences into the counseling room to show my clients that they are not alone. My greatest passion is working with those who share identities and experiences with me.
Kassandra T. Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am not currently accepting new patients. Life has a way of putting us in boxes and layering expectations on every facet of our identity. It’s tiring, it’s overwhelming, and it limits the joy we find in our day to day. You don’t have to subscribe to these roles that blunt you, though! The perfectionism, anxiety, depression and imposter syndrome don’t have to define you and you definitely don’t have to dismantle it alone.
I am not currently accepting new patients. Life has a way of putting us in boxes and layering expectations on every facet of our identity. It’s tiring, it’s overwhelming, and it limits the joy we find in our day to day. You don’t have to subscribe to these roles that blunt you, though! The perfectionism, anxiety, depression and imposter syndrome don’t have to define you and you definitely don’t have to dismantle it alone.
Counseling is best when it's personalized. There is no such things as a "one-size-fits-all" method to therapy. I have found that many of us have a combination of trauma and maladaptive behaviors that once explored and processed can dramatically improve the quality of life. I implement four cornerstone treatment approaches: EMDR, Mindful Movement, DBT(Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and expressive arts to calm the nervous system, resolve trauma and incorporate new behaviors.
Counseling is best when it's personalized. There is no such things as a "one-size-fits-all" method to therapy. I have found that many of us have a combination of trauma and maladaptive behaviors that once explored and processed can dramatically improve the quality of life. I implement four cornerstone treatment approaches: EMDR, Mindful Movement, DBT(Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and expressive arts to calm the nervous system, resolve trauma and incorporate new behaviors.
How can therapy help me? What can you tell me that I don’t already know? These are common thoughts for many people considering therapy. Society often teaches us that emotions are uncomfortable or “yucky,” making it difficult to face them head-on. So what can therapy do that truly benefits you? I believe therapy is not about the therapist telling you who you are; it’s about exploring what’s holding you back from reaching your full potential.
How can therapy help me? What can you tell me that I don’t already know? These are common thoughts for many people considering therapy. Society often teaches us that emotions are uncomfortable or “yucky,” making it difficult to face them head-on. So what can therapy do that truly benefits you? I believe therapy is not about the therapist telling you who you are; it’s about exploring what’s holding you back from reaching your full potential.
While working with couples and families, I often see this pattern of listening to respond or proclaiming an assumption before truly hearing their loved one. It’s an unfortunate habit that can create insecurity, fear, anxiety, and distrust in relationships. Sometimes, slowing down and paying closer attention to the pattern of communication will help us catch these fears, concerns, insecurities or misunderstandings. Perhaps you’re feeling tired, frustrated, judged, or worst of all, alone.
While working with couples and families, I often see this pattern of listening to respond or proclaiming an assumption before truly hearing their loved one. It’s an unfortunate habit that can create insecurity, fear, anxiety, and distrust in relationships. Sometimes, slowing down and paying closer attention to the pattern of communication will help us catch these fears, concerns, insecurities or misunderstandings. Perhaps you’re feeling tired, frustrated, judged, or worst of all, alone.
My clients come from diverse backgrounds but all have one thing in common: they are bound by past traumas that continue to control their present day. My primary theoretical approach is one of interpersonal and holistic psychology that draws from acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic, existential, feminist, and multicultural counseling work. I use meditative practice and applied mindfulness as well as a holistic trauma model to allow my clients to find peace within themselves while also equipping them with the skills needed to continue their personal growth after therapy is complete.
My clients come from diverse backgrounds but all have one thing in common: they are bound by past traumas that continue to control their present day. My primary theoretical approach is one of interpersonal and holistic psychology that draws from acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic, existential, feminist, and multicultural counseling work. I use meditative practice and applied mindfulness as well as a holistic trauma model to allow my clients to find peace within themselves while also equipping them with the skills needed to continue their personal growth after therapy is complete.
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I help couples have great sex! As a couple, you've conquered every aspect of life, yet when it comes to sex and intimacy, you're struggling. Despite your attempts to mend things independently, you find yourselves trapped in an endless loop of frustration and avoidance. You crave a deeper sexual connection with your partner, but the constant arguments and misunderstandings have left you feeling disconnected and distant. You know that sex is an issue. You know that you need solutions for your sex life but, you are not sure where to go or where to start.
I help couples have great sex! As a couple, you've conquered every aspect of life, yet when it comes to sex and intimacy, you're struggling. Despite your attempts to mend things independently, you find yourselves trapped in an endless loop of frustration and avoidance. You crave a deeper sexual connection with your partner, but the constant arguments and misunderstandings have left you feeling disconnected and distant. You know that sex is an issue. You know that you need solutions for your sex life but, you are not sure where to go or where to start.
Melody Michelle Nemeth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
I work well with folks experiencing disordered eating or navigating eating disorder recovery and those who have histories of trauma and sexual abuse. Many of my clients come to therapy searching for the "why": why they engage in certain behaviors, hold specific beliefs, or repeat the same relationship patterns over and over. Although there may not be a single “why,” exploring our pasts can help us understand our present-day behaviors, beliefs, and patterns. Oftentimes, it is this exploration and understanding that becomes a powerful catalyst for change.
I work well with folks experiencing disordered eating or navigating eating disorder recovery and those who have histories of trauma and sexual abuse. Many of my clients come to therapy searching for the "why": why they engage in certain behaviors, hold specific beliefs, or repeat the same relationship patterns over and over. Although there may not be a single “why,” exploring our pasts can help us understand our present-day behaviors, beliefs, and patterns. Oftentimes, it is this exploration and understanding that becomes a powerful catalyst for change.
Riley Nyberg is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate in the state of Texas and is under the supervision of Megan Krizan, M.Ed., LPC-S, RPT-S at Nova Cesta Counseling. She graduated with a M.S. in Counseling from Southern Methodist University in 2022.
Riley Nyberg is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate in the state of Texas and is under the supervision of Megan Krizan, M.Ed., LPC-S, RPT-S at Nova Cesta Counseling. She graduated with a M.S. in Counseling from Southern Methodist University in 2022.
Priya Mathew
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, my name is Priya! It's nice to meet you! Life can be hard. Some days, it can feel like our bodies and our minds change so fast and it is hard to keep up with the symptoms that can pop up and interfere with our daily life. We can feel trapped in feelings of general anxiety or panic, or we can feel isolated while being around others. We can feel unsure of our capabilities at work or even our identity as a whole. When anxiety, panic and depression are worsening your perception of yourself or your functioning, it is a difficult, yet necessary step to pursue healing. Counseling can be a helpful step forward and where I come in!
Hi, my name is Priya! It's nice to meet you! Life can be hard. Some days, it can feel like our bodies and our minds change so fast and it is hard to keep up with the symptoms that can pop up and interfere with our daily life. We can feel trapped in feelings of general anxiety or panic, or we can feel isolated while being around others. We can feel unsure of our capabilities at work or even our identity as a whole. When anxiety, panic and depression are worsening your perception of yourself or your functioning, it is a difficult, yet necessary step to pursue healing. Counseling can be a helpful step forward and where I come in!
Dr. Candice Lu
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75082
Waitlist for new clients
Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you’re returning for more, welcome! If you’re wanting to gain more understanding and connection with yourself so you can have healthy relationships and reach your goals, let’s connect.
Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you’re returning for more, welcome! If you’re wanting to gain more understanding and connection with yourself so you can have healthy relationships and reach your goals, let’s connect.
Dallas Therapy Associates (DTA) is a premiere, multi-specialty group mental health practice comprised of uniquely talented therapists who are passionate about their work and are committed to offering the highest-quality mental health treatment and support. DTA providers serve individuals, couples, and families navigating challenges and seeking balance in their life. Our philosophy is to help each individual and family maximize their strengths. We take pride in maintaining a non-judgmental, relaxed, compassionate, and safe environment.
Dallas Therapy Associates (DTA) is a premiere, multi-specialty group mental health practice comprised of uniquely talented therapists who are passionate about their work and are committed to offering the highest-quality mental health treatment and support. DTA providers serve individuals, couples, and families navigating challenges and seeking balance in their life. Our philosophy is to help each individual and family maximize their strengths. We take pride in maintaining a non-judgmental, relaxed, compassionate, and safe environment.
Calvin Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75082
Do you feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, fear, or unhealthy habits? Many of my clients reach out when they feel ready for change but face obstacles that seem impossible to overcome alone. I understand how challenging this can feel. Together, we’ll confidently explore what holds you back, building resilience and self-compassion along the way. With the relentless sense of hope, I’m here to offer steady, compassionate support as you reclaim control of your life. If you're ready to start this journey toward a more empowered, peaceful self, we’re here, ready to guide you every step of the way.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, fear, or unhealthy habits? Many of my clients reach out when they feel ready for change but face obstacles that seem impossible to overcome alone. I understand how challenging this can feel. Together, we’ll confidently explore what holds you back, building resilience and self-compassion along the way. With the relentless sense of hope, I’m here to offer steady, compassionate support as you reclaim control of your life. If you're ready to start this journey toward a more empowered, peaceful self, we’re here, ready to guide you every step of the way.
Life can have it's challenges. Many of us rarely predict that one of those challenges will involve growing your family. I have a passion for helping those who might be undergoing fertility treatments, have experienced pregnancy loss, or are navigating maternal mental health related symptoms. I am a safe space and affirming of all identities and relationship structures.
Life can have it's challenges. Many of us rarely predict that one of those challenges will involve growing your family. I have a passion for helping those who might be undergoing fertility treatments, have experienced pregnancy loss, or are navigating maternal mental health related symptoms. I am a safe space and affirming of all identities and relationship structures.
Mindy A Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
Waitlist for new clients
I hope visiting my office feels warm and safe - a place you can relax, let your guard down, & connect deeply with yourself. Many of my clients seek therapy for support as they navigate important relationships in their lives that are difficult. Or they want to feel more confident living authentically. Or they want better self-understanding so that they can get to the root of things bothering them. I specialize in helping older teens and adults heal from past relational wounds so that they can trust themselves more fully in the present & move forward with more freedom and joy! I also offer play therapy for children & work w/couples.
I hope visiting my office feels warm and safe - a place you can relax, let your guard down, & connect deeply with yourself. Many of my clients seek therapy for support as they navigate important relationships in their lives that are difficult. Or they want to feel more confident living authentically. Or they want better self-understanding so that they can get to the root of things bothering them. I specialize in helping older teens and adults heal from past relational wounds so that they can trust themselves more fully in the present & move forward with more freedom and joy! I also offer play therapy for children & work w/couples.
