Therapists in Allen, TX

My role as a counselor includes working with teens (14+) and adults. I also do a lot of work with parents and will incorporate family sessions as needed. I treat individuals struggling with life changes, low self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal thinking, behavioral problems at home and/or at school, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, trauma, social struggles, relationship struggles, family conflict, divorce, and depression. I utilize various counseling approaches based on each clients needs and goals, including Cognitive-Behavioral, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused Therapy approaches.

Welcome to a space of renewal, healing and growth. Change is possible! I tailor treatment plans to the unique needs of each person, couple and family. I love meeting new clients and beginning the process of helping you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I love working with ages 8-80. My practice is LGBT affirming and welcoming. I work very well with pre-teens and teens. Virtual sessions available for anyone age 16 or older.

Immediate Availability in the ALLEN office to process recent events. Allison offers Individual, Marriage, Family or Faith Based Counseling to adults and adolescents. Anxiety and depression are epidemics in our society and you can learn how to overcome them throughout the counseling process. We will examine core beliefs, emotional wounds and negative self talk. You can realize self worth and find purpose while changing from hurting to healthy. Allison embraces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy (you tell your story), and Solution Focused Therapy. Allison can also incorporate spirituality into the counseling process.

Sometimes life can feel like trying to climb Mount Everest without any supplies. As a fellow traveler of life, I have experienced steep climbs, low valleys, feeling disconnected, and at times hopeless. The experiences of my journey have given me an authentic wisdom to navigate the unfamiliar or challenging terrain with you. Together, we can do hard things and tread across the contours of life. My areas of focus are: trauma, personal/mental health challenges while parenting/raising children, women's mental health, peri/postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, identity development, geriatric, life transitions, and end of life.

Let's talk about why things are so hard. Why you're doing the same old thing day in and day out despite wanting to change. Why you're waking up and wishing that the pills you took the night before had actually worked. Why in spite of all the things you've done to try and recover from your eating disorder or addiction, you feel like you've made no progress. Let's get down to the root of things and face them head on; if you're ready to get to work, I'm ready to help you!

"Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny" (C.S. Lewis). Often, life stressors can be so overwhelming and we lose sight of ourselves within the stress. As a therapist, my goal is to assist you through such stressors, and eventually overcome them. Whether, this is going through a life-altering event, overcoming trauma, or just finding ways to manage your life, I am committed to helping you find that happiness at the end.

Angela’s military background and veteran perspectives enrich her relationships with clients. She is deeply committed to working with families, veterans, military families, and the community, aiming to educate and assist individuals with the most recent treatments and family-centered interventions. Her experience spans working with individuals, families, and couples grappling with family issues, grief, domestic violence, substance abuse, PTSD, and trauma. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive space where individuals can explore their emotions, learn coping skills, and build resilience.

While some marital issues can come as a surprise, such as with the discovery of infidelity or sexual addiction, relationships often don’t fail overnight. Instead it’s a slow fade. Divorce rates tell the story of marriages in slow decline with too little help coming too late. Do you and your partner struggle to communicate effectively? Perhaps your conflicts have become destructive. Maybe you both live more as roommates than partners or even lovers. Are resentments growing as battlelines are drawn? Has one of you threatened divorce in the heat of an argument? Or have you been devastated by infidelity or sexual addiction?

Hello, welcome! Hola, Bienvenido! I'm on a mission to reduce the stigma of mental health and join you in one of the most difficult walks of life, self-exploration. I will challenge you and empower you to reach a new level of autonomy and understanding of self. My journey as a therapist has led me to work with many populations and aided my ability to give creative, memorable and personable therapeutic services.

Stephanie has comprehensive experience of working with clients of all ages but has concentrated on working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a history of abuse and neglect. She has also supported families and couples that need assistance with co-parenting, blending families, and other communication or adjustment related issues. Some of the clients Stephanie has worked with have struggled with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, behavioral issues, anxiety, anger, and other relational problems. It is important to Stephanie to provide individual or family mental health resolutions that meet the specific needs of each client.

Have you tried therapy for anxiety or OCD and not gotten results? I can help you feel better. I have 20 years of experience treating OCD and anxiety-related disorders. I will help you get where you need to in life and improve your functioning. I lead a team of therapists under my supervision. We can help.

It is common to question your decisions in life. Sometimes, it can seem like life is going so fast you find yourself feeling lost, anxious or overwhelmed. Perhaps things have gotten so tough that you feel judged, overall worthless and a burden to your friends and family. Maybe thinking about going to class, talking in front of peers, or even getting groceries creates worry that you will be rejected. Are you in so much pain that you have gotten to the point that you have considered or attempted to end your life? Do you feel like your fears have begun to take over who you are? Whether you are ready to make a change or just need someone to listen, I am here. My hope is that you will feel accepted, safe, and empowered as you begin to take your life back. Together, we will work to discover direction and meaning that will lead you towards being fulfilled and secure. Often the times in life when we face our fears we grow the most. Having support or even a sense of accountability can provide enough strength to grow and find purpose.

There’s no secret to life or hacks to happiness. If you want truth, life is hard and there’s no handbook for how to manage yourself, much less your relationship or family dynamics. The mess of life is a great foundation for growth! You are not alone in your highs and lows and feeling misunderstood is common. Being vulnerable is not always easy but I think it is important to say the things others are afraid to say. With my background and experience, I am confident together we can work to overcome the struggles that are keeping you from living your best life.

My ideal clients want to reclaim their lives from the shadow of trauma and move toward a future characterized by healing, growth, and empowerment. They seek my expertise and support to help them on this journey of recovery.

With over 30 years of clinical experience, I offer practical steps and guidance that promote awareness and forward movement with the challenges brought to therapy. Are you going through a difficult time overwhelmed with emotion, or working hard and aiming to please but find you are worn out and satisfying no one, including yourself? You may be feeling stuck in an unhealthy relationship or behavior pattern. You may be struggling with that "inner critic" that succeeds in throwing you off your game. I strive to provide a safe environment where relief and desired change can replace pain, distress, and frustration.

Rebekah (Bekah) Smith is an LPC Associate supervised by Mysti Hively, LPC-S. Bekah enjoys counseling children (8+), adolescents, and adults who are navigating grief, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and life transitions. Bekah also has a heart for counseling family members of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, those who have lost loved ones to suicide, those navigating loss of parents and children, and those walking through faith challenges. Bekah utilizes Biblical counseling as requested.

I get it, life can throw curveballs. Whether you're a survivor of trauma, or someone fighting against the weight of depression and anxiety, your pain is valid, and you're not alone. I've been in your shoes, and I've seen firsthand the resilience that lies within us. I'm Terri and can be your ally in overcoming life's toughest battles. As a fellow Marine Corps Veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I'm dedicated to helping you conquer trauma, PTSD, depression, anger, and anxiety. I also work with couples.

You’re tired of being told something like: - "You're just burnt out.” - " It's tough for everyone right now.” - "Have you tried getting more sleep/yoga/eating “clean”?" And now you’re wondering, “What am I supposed to do?” Among a sea of confusing advice and credentials, you’re really hoping to find a grounded, real, human therapist who won’t BS you. With my wide working experience in different levels of psychiatric & medical care, professional training, and personal lived experience, my ultimate goal for each session is for you to feel truly seen and understood, and have a personalized plan for moving forward with your life.

You feel ready for change but keep finding yourself stuck dealing with the same issues. Pushing through anxiety and past trauma and toughing it out may have worked for a while but you have a feeling there is something more for you. Working together, I will help you gain the tools for handling what you are experiencing and insight for navigating this stage of life. Your unique experiences, characteristics, strengths, and needs will guide our work. My approach is to come alongside in a way that is free from shame and judgment while creating a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment.