Therapists in Wills Point, TX

Photo of Roberto Guerrero - Valor Therapy, PLLC, MS, NCC, LPC, LCDC, CCTP, Licensed Professional Counselor
Valor Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, LCDC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Wills Point, TX 75169  (Online Only)
My name is Roberto "Robert" Guerrero, I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, and CCTP, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and BC-TMH provider. I have over nine years of experience in the field of mental health and chemical dependency, and currently operate a private counseling practice exclusively online near Dallas, Texas. I primarily work with young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also offer consulting services for business professionals.
My name is Roberto "Robert" Guerrero, I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, and CCTP, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and BC-TMH provider. I have over nine years of experience in the field of mental health and chemical dependency, and currently operate a private counseling practice exclusively online near Dallas, Texas. I primarily work with young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also offer consulting services for business professionals.
(214) 833-8162 View (214) 833-8162

Online Therapists

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Excelsior Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BA, MA
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76164
Excelsior Therapy works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, even offering adult and teen anger management classes. We believe that using cognitive testing and evidenced-based interventions with the collaboration of clients creates the most positive impact on helping clients meet their goals. In addition, to these therapeutic specialties, Excelsior Therapy is connected with a medical team that can assist with medication management that many clients have come to appreciate.
Excelsior Therapy works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, even offering adult and teen anger management classes. We believe that using cognitive testing and evidenced-based interventions with the collaboration of clients creates the most positive impact on helping clients meet their goals. In addition, to these therapeutic specialties, Excelsior Therapy is connected with a medical team that can assist with medication management that many clients have come to appreciate.
(817) 587-0335 View (817) 587-0335
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Wright Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, TX 76015
Wright Wellness is a compassionate practice that addresses a wide variety of mental health needs, including medication management.
Our providers at Wright Wellness are trained to work with a wide variety of mental health conditions and struggles, including anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, adjustments, grief, adolescent, young adult, substance use, eating disorders, health psychology, medication management, and more. Please visit our website to learn more, we are here to help.
Wright Wellness is a compassionate practice that addresses a wide variety of mental health needs, including medication management.
Our providers at Wright Wellness are trained to work with a wide variety of mental health conditions and struggles, including anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, adjustments, grief, adolescent, young adult, substance use, eating disorders, health psychology, medication management, and more. Please visit our website to learn more, we are here to help.
(682) 301-4883 View (682) 301-4883
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Brave Health
MD, MSW, LCSW, PhD, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75040  (Online Only)
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with expertise in treating mental health and substance use disorders. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with expertise in treating mental health and substance use disorders. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
(972) 846-4891 View (972) 846-4891
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Eric A. Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mabank, TX 75147
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! Stress & past trauma can sneak up & have us feeling stuck. Chemical & sexual addictions can effect our work, our marriages, our relationships, & our lives. The weight is heavy, but there is hope. For almost twenty years, I've worked with adults, adolescents, couples, & families to help them overcome all manner of addictions & traumas, alleviate anxiety & depression, improve relationships, & reach their personal & relational potential. If needed, we can also connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! Stress & past trauma can sneak up & have us feeling stuck. Chemical & sexual addictions can effect our work, our marriages, our relationships, & our lives. The weight is heavy, but there is hope. For almost twenty years, I've worked with adults, adolescents, couples, & families to help them overcome all manner of addictions & traumas, alleviate anxiety & depression, improve relationships, & reach their personal & relational potential. If needed, we can also connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
(430) 204-2086 View (430) 204-2086
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Brave Health
MSW, LCSW, MD, PhD, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75040  (Online Only)
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with expertise in treating mental health and substance use disorders. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with expertise in treating mental health and substance use disorders. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
(305) 902-6347 View (305) 902-6347
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Brave Health
MSW, LCSW, MD, PhD, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75040  (Online Only)
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with expertise in treating mental health and substance use disorders. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with expertise in treating mental health and substance use disorders. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
(972) 833-0762 View (972) 833-0762
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Brave Health
MSW, LCSW, MD, PhD, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75040  (Online Only)
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with expertise in treating mental health and substance use disorders. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with expertise in treating mental health and substance use disorders. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
(972) 576-9707 View (972) 576-9707
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Nicole Reger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Addison, TX 75001
The types of treatment Nicole can provide to individuals include anxiety, chronic illness, codependency issues, coping skills, depression, grief, life transition, medication management, mood disorder, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management and women’s issues. She also specializes in working with couples and that includes, relationship issues, premarital, marital, divorce, coping skills, family conflict, grief, and parenting issues. Nicole has over a decade of experience and enjoys working with adults and couples.
The types of treatment Nicole can provide to individuals include anxiety, chronic illness, codependency issues, coping skills, depression, grief, life transition, medication management, mood disorder, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management and women’s issues. She also specializes in working with couples and that includes, relationship issues, premarital, marital, divorce, coping skills, family conflict, grief, and parenting issues. Nicole has over a decade of experience and enjoys working with adults and couples.
(469) 425-8378 View (469) 425-8378
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Mind Body Optimization
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Southlake, TX 76092
Mind Body Optimization is a mental health practice that takes both your mind and body into the equation of optimizing your patient experience. We have created a unique experience for you by offering traditional therapy services, psychiatric evaluations & medication management, and thyroid & hormone testing all under one roof! Sometimes our struggle is in the mind, sometimes it is related to our brain/gut chemicals, and sometimes there are biological factors. If you are reading this, you have probably suffered in silence for too long. Our team is here to help correctly identify the core of your struggle, and walk with you through it.
Mind Body Optimization is a mental health practice that takes both your mind and body into the equation of optimizing your patient experience. We have created a unique experience for you by offering traditional therapy services, psychiatric evaluations & medication management, and thyroid & hormone testing all under one roof! Sometimes our struggle is in the mind, sometimes it is related to our brain/gut chemicals, and sometimes there are biological factors. If you are reading this, you have probably suffered in silence for too long. Our team is here to help correctly identify the core of your struggle, and walk with you through it.
(817) 790-9947 View (817) 790-9947
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Brave Health
MSW, LCSW, MD, PhD, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75040  (Online Only)
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a fully virtual behavioral health practice providing support for a wide range of mental health needs, all online. Our treatment approach starts with an assessment. After that, patients are matched with a care team that’s right for their needs. We have specialty groups in the areas of Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Addiction Treatment, and help patients manage anxiety, depression, and trauma, among many other conditions. Patients tell us they love the privacy, flexibility, and convenience of online visits. Our format removes many of the barriers they may have faced with seeking treatment in the past.
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a fully virtual behavioral health practice providing support for a wide range of mental health needs, all online. Our treatment approach starts with an assessment. After that, patients are matched with a care team that’s right for their needs. We have specialty groups in the areas of Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Addiction Treatment, and help patients manage anxiety, depression, and trauma, among many other conditions. Patients tell us they love the privacy, flexibility, and convenience of online visits. Our format removes many of the barriers they may have faced with seeking treatment in the past.
(972) 635-4286 View (972) 635-4286
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Connections Wellness Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD, MD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76210
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, play therapy, EMDR, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, forensic counseling, and more!.
We are a GROUP practice of psychiatrists and counselors with the goal of being (1) easily accessible, (2) affordable, and (3) profoundly competent. Our psychiatrists and therapists are accepting new clients and we can typically provide new patient appointments in a matter of hours, not weeks or months. Our team is made up of Harvard students, college professors, international speakers, and advanced trained fully licensed practitioners. We offer a profoundly talented team with over 150+ years of combined experience, without losing a single ounce of individualized compassion, care, and genuine love for what we do every day.
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, play therapy, EMDR, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, forensic counseling, and more!.
We are a GROUP practice of psychiatrists and counselors with the goal of being (1) easily accessible, (2) affordable, and (3) profoundly competent. Our psychiatrists and therapists are accepting new clients and we can typically provide new patient appointments in a matter of hours, not weeks or months. Our team is made up of Harvard students, college professors, international speakers, and advanced trained fully licensed practitioners. We offer a profoundly talented team with over 150+ years of combined experience, without losing a single ounce of individualized compassion, care, and genuine love for what we do every day.
(940) 220-3884 View (940) 220-3884
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Alice E Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063  (Online Only)
'Life is like a camera-focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot.' I have over ten years of experience in serving youth, tweens, teens, adults and families with a variety of mental health disabilities including emotional and behavioral needs. I believe in making the counseling process fun and individualized. I strive to help each individual move toward wholeness and wellness through listening and understanding each person's life story to help bring healing. I have worked with a variety of people from all backgrounds and cultures.
'Life is like a camera-focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot.' I have over ten years of experience in serving youth, tweens, teens, adults and families with a variety of mental health disabilities including emotional and behavioral needs. I believe in making the counseling process fun and individualized. I strive to help each individual move toward wholeness and wellness through listening and understanding each person's life story to help bring healing. I have worked with a variety of people from all backgrounds and cultures.
(214) 305-8109 View (214) 305-8109
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Carmen Cristina Velazquez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75208
Many of us deal with the stigma of what therapy means based on our family or cultural background. As a result, most of us end up traveling life without seeking therapy. As we grow, we ultimately arrive at a cross road in life where we feel stuck and unsure about what life choices we need to make. Making the decision to enter therapy is complicated and it takes courage to follow through with treatment. Finding the right therapist can also be overwhelming, and I thank you for taking the time to consider working with me as you embark on your therapeutic process.
Many of us deal with the stigma of what therapy means based on our family or cultural background. As a result, most of us end up traveling life without seeking therapy. As we grow, we ultimately arrive at a cross road in life where we feel stuck and unsure about what life choices we need to make. Making the decision to enter therapy is complicated and it takes courage to follow through with treatment. Finding the right therapist can also be overwhelming, and I thank you for taking the time to consider working with me as you embark on your therapeutic process.
(707) 593-5681 View (707) 593-5681
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Casey Leamy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
Nothing in life is one size fits all; therapy is no exception. My first priority is to establish a trusting relationship with you, then together create goals tailored to your individual needs. As humans, we tend to shy away from uncomfortable, unwanted, or overwhelming feelings/thoughts. We all develop habits to cope; sometimes those habits may no longer be helpful. In a non-judgmental and safe environment, we will work together, unlock your potential and create the change you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and fully trained in EMDR in Texas.
Nothing in life is one size fits all; therapy is no exception. My first priority is to establish a trusting relationship with you, then together create goals tailored to your individual needs. As humans, we tend to shy away from uncomfortable, unwanted, or overwhelming feelings/thoughts. We all develop habits to cope; sometimes those habits may no longer be helpful. In a non-judgmental and safe environment, we will work together, unlock your potential and create the change you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and fully trained in EMDR in Texas.
(469) 778-4625 View (469) 778-4625
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Greathope Psychiatry PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75043
Jasmine's goal as your therapist is to ensure that you are comfortable at all times. She will be committed to helping you learn and grow throughout your journey. Jasmine can offer you her innate abilities to be empathetic, non-biased or judgmental, gentle and patient. She is dedicated to being a key part of the healing process that will help you to be able to live your life happier.
Jasmine's goal as your therapist is to ensure that you are comfortable at all times. She will be committed to helping you learn and grow throughout your journey. Jasmine can offer you her innate abilities to be empathetic, non-biased or judgmental, gentle and patient. She is dedicated to being a key part of the healing process that will help you to be able to live your life happier.
(469) 658-8829 View (469) 658-8829
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Dr. Messina & Associates
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Southlake, TX 76092
Dr. Messina & Associates provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychiatry and telepsychiatry services, and psychological testing to children, adolescents, and adults in Flower Mound and Southlake, TX.
Dr. Messina & Associates provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychiatry and telepsychiatry services, and psychological testing to children, adolescents, and adults in Flower Mound and Southlake, TX.
(817) 677-0449 View (817) 677-0449
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Moses Chism Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75024  (Online Only)
Are you sick and tired of being controlled by your emotions and negative thoughts? Are you tormented by memories from your past or present events, pain that has a hold around your heart and is keeping you from fulfilling your purpose in life? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, then welcome to Innovative Centered Counseling. My experience includes work as a private practitioner and a hospital-based therapist. I enjoy helping those who struggle with mental health issues, depression, anxiety, anger, suicidal thoughts, addictions, physical and sexual abuse recovery, relationship problems, and sexuality adjustment issues.
Are you sick and tired of being controlled by your emotions and negative thoughts? Are you tormented by memories from your past or present events, pain that has a hold around your heart and is keeping you from fulfilling your purpose in life? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, then welcome to Innovative Centered Counseling. My experience includes work as a private practitioner and a hospital-based therapist. I enjoy helping those who struggle with mental health issues, depression, anxiety, anger, suicidal thoughts, addictions, physical and sexual abuse recovery, relationship problems, and sexuality adjustment issues.
(469) 454-2859 View (469) 454-2859
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Cheryl Edinbyrd
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC Sup, CPM, LMT, LM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75228
When real life hits...I work with clients who are dealing with complicated real life issues: anger management, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, marital problems, adolescent issues and behavioral problems, chemical dependency, divorce recovery, trauma recovery, addictions and compulsive behaviors, and behavioral issues, providing prenatal and postpartum counseling.
When real life hits...I work with clients who are dealing with complicated real life issues: anger management, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, marital problems, adolescent issues and behavioral problems, chemical dependency, divorce recovery, trauma recovery, addictions and compulsive behaviors, and behavioral issues, providing prenatal and postpartum counseling.
(469) 275-4592 View (469) 275-4592
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Samantha Allison-Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126  (Online Only)
Allison Evans Counseling & Consulting, PLLC , our mission is to heal, empower, and transform lives through compassionate counseling services. We strive to empower individuals to reach their full potential and make positive changes in their lives. My name is Samantha Allison- Evans and I am the owner of Allison Evans Counseling and Consulting, PLLC. I am a licensed mental health therapist .Our ultimate goal is to help clients achieve personal growth, overcome challenges, and find lasting happiness and fulfillment.irstly, our mission statement emphasizes our business's commitment to healing, empowering, and transforming lives.
Allison Evans Counseling & Consulting, PLLC , our mission is to heal, empower, and transform lives through compassionate counseling services. We strive to empower individuals to reach their full potential and make positive changes in their lives. My name is Samantha Allison- Evans and I am the owner of Allison Evans Counseling and Consulting, PLLC. I am a licensed mental health therapist .Our ultimate goal is to help clients achieve personal growth, overcome challenges, and find lasting happiness and fulfillment.irstly, our mission statement emphasizes our business's commitment to healing, empowering, and transforming lives.
(469) 382-3498 View (469) 382-3498

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What are the most effective ways to manage medications?

One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.

What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?

A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.

Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?

While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.