Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Southlake, TX

Counseling since 1992 in a variety of settings, I meet a client where they are comfortable which includes incorporating their spiritual beliefs if that is their desire. One of my greatest joys is helping people find healing as hurt is replaced by joy. Whether the hurt was received from broken promises, depression, anxiety, violence, addiction, infertility, special needs or childhood loss there is a HOPE that restores. My goal is working alongside a person or couple to help them develop skills to implement immediately and in the future to cope with the challenges of life.

I am a hard-working, goal oriented but wild-hearted therapist and clinic manager. Currently, a Licensed Professional Counselor and enjoys working with younger children, adolescents and all stages of adulthood. Prior to joining Ellie she worked in inpatient crisis facility addressing Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Trauma and Severe Mental Illness. My approach is to help people embrace their power and mindset shifts to overcome any obstacle they may be facing.

Avanti is Italian for "forward." Both co-owners of Avanti have Italian heritage and both value the pursuit of moving forward as a staple in finding purpose in life. We are committed to bringing the highest quality of counseling, psychotherapy, supervision, and consulting. This applies to our clients and to the clinicians we serve. In total, the owners of Avanti have over 18 years of clinical experience and 21 years of entrepreneurship experience.

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Viktor Frankl. I am passionate about helping individuals realize that they have the power to choose growth and freedom. I enjoy helping individuals find their identity, self confidence and the greatness within themselves. I have experience helping individuals work through depression, anxiety, life transitions, spiritual issues, grief and trauma. I work with preteens, teens, and adults.

When the life you are living is not the life you imagined, an alternate perspective could make a difference. I believe in working with individuals from a holistic perspective to create progress toward a healthy, whole life. I believe that every person has within themselves the answer to whatever challenges they face. My passion is to help people make positive changes in their lives.Your goals become my goals, and I strive to walk alongside you towards a future of stability, emotional freedom, and peace.

Accepting new clients! Depression, anger, anxiety, and just trying to figure out how to make it in the world today can be difficult to do alone. My passion is to guide people through this journey to help them find peace in an otherwise chaotic world. If you are ready for change and want to talk to someone that can help you feel grounded and ready to face the world, please reach out to me.

Karin Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas who has been practicing since 1999. She has a Masters in Social Work has consistently sought out opportunities to grow herself and her skills throughout her years of practice. She believes in continuing her education and learning how to stay current with new ideas to be able to best provide for her clients. Karin is a relationship-based therapist. She views the relationship as the practice ground for new skills and a safe place from which the client can draw new experiences. She believes that it is so fundamental to the outcome of therapy, that she connect with her clients.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that every person deserves to find joy in their authentic selves. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults in all life stages. I have experience working with trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, anxiety, and substance use. I use a holistic approach using evidenced-based treatment strategies like CBT , DBT, and person-centered therapy. I have enjoyed working with diverse populations throughout her career. Life is hard and I am ready to sit with you in the muck of life as we work together to help you learn skills and gain confidence so you can live into your most authentic life.

In life we go through challenges that we do not expect to experience. The variety of challenges can mentally impact our daily lives. As your therapist my goal is to work collaboratively with you to address issues such as anxiety, depression, life adjustments, and substance abuse. My goal is to assist you in finding healthy ways to cope. By using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy I would like to help you navigate through life in a judgment free zone.

My passion is working with individuals, couples and families to help them feel empowered in their lives and relationships by providing them with better coping skills, stress reduction strategies and communication techniques. My areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, co-dependency, couples and family counseling, women’s issues, infertility, and stress management.

Most of my clients are simply looking for a therapist to walk through a difficult stage of life with them, and I consider it an honor to be given that opportunity. I specialize in the treatment of relationships, depression, anxiety, emotional/physical/sexual trauma, addictions and PTSD. I also have a great deal of experience working with those with Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and grief/loss. I work with adult individuals, teens and families. I am an ally of the LGBT+ community, and work with individuals in any type of relationship.

My main focus is trauma and PTSD. My secondary focus is on Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome and Parental Alienation. I also do a lot of work with anxiety (social and generalized), addictions, depression, abuse (of all kinds). These are often tied to my two main focuses. I have a lot of experience working with military personnel and veterans.

I am currently the Clinical Director at Connections Wellness Group in Southlake, Texas. I have extensive experience working with adults in many different stages of life. I have worked in the mental health field in both inpatient and outpatient settings with diverse populations. I work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood regulation, trauma, and more. I am a strong advocate for mental well-being and will work to encourage you, every step of the way.

Life brings difficulties and stressors that threaten your goals, causing depression and anxiety. I seek to be part of your experience whether in overwhelming distress, or helplessness, that can be turned into opportunities for motivation and growth, by learning to find closure with boundaries and acceptance of self. My goal is to help you find your passion in life, in the given potential and enjoy your personality. It will be rewarding to live life fully getting past the challenges to a meaningful and growth filled life purposes.

Each one of us has the capacity to change our own path with the help of transformative therapy. Anxiety, depression, frustration, loneliness and feelings of helplessness can impact our daily lives- yet we have the ability to change our perspective. Hope, joy and purpose can be found by processing our feelings to move forward in a positive direction. Helping people heal, begin to affirm who they are, and process their thoughts and feelings to fully embrace their future is the focus of my practice.

Bianca Mickan, PhD, is a passionate licensed professional counselor (LPC) who utilizes cognitive -behavioral therapy ( CBT ) to treat emotional and behavioral problems in children, adolescents, and adults at Dr. Messina & Associates, in Southlake, Texas. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, life transitions, child behavior problems, and couple’s relationship problems, including sex/marriage therapy. She received her doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas where she is currently a professor of graduate school for PhD and Master’s level courses. While studying for her PhD, she spent an abun

Does the life you want to live feel out of your reach? Are you stuck in relationship issues, parent pain, anxiety or depression? Doing real life in a broken world can be overwhelming. No matter where you are in life, I would love the opportunity to help you to find hope, healing and freedom. I am devoted to being a relational therapist by walking in an authentic, empathetic, safe and accepting environment. If you are sick and tired of being stuck and are ready to start a journey of hope, please consider giving me a call today.

I offer extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adult individuals and families, and specialize in assessing and treating depression, anxiety, family of origin complications, relationship concerns, attachment issues, and parenting concerns. I work with parents by helping improve communication, trust, and conflict resolution skills. I enjoy counseling individuals and families across the lifespan.