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After 15+ years of practice and training other therapists, I have learned working with someone who “gets” you can be nurturing and healing. I believe this happens when the therapist brings their personal authenticity to your session, and research tells us this is one of the most critical elements in therapy. Listening deeply, asking the right questions, and providing honest and helpful feedback tailored to your personality are the other skills that complete the picture. It is my passion to help people to change painful patterns, to heal, to become whole, and to find their life’s joy and fulfillment.

Are you having a hard time dealing with someone in your family or at work but don't know how to communicate? Are you having kids can't get their hands off the phone, iPad or computer? Are you struggling with your marriage? Are you depressed? I can help. My specialties include couples in crisis, divorce recovery, premarital counseling and marital problems, children/adolescent development, family issues, blended family issues, grief, and counseling for those suffering from addiction, depression, bipolar and anxiety. I also help couples to strengthen marriages in areas of communication, conflict resolution, and parenting.

Welcome and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I think life brings difficult situations to all of us and many times we are overwhelmed with the emotional discomfort or mental confusion when attempting to address those issues. I have many years of experience working with people who have experienced a variety of emotional difficulties, relationship conflicts, and childhood trauma. In addition, I have assisted clients in preparing to participate in court regarding custody issues as well as addressing recommendations made by the court for parenting skills, anger management, and conflict resolution strategies. I offer a warm, safe, non-judgmental environment where you can share your struggles and explore ways to overcome them. I look forward to hearing from you.

As a counselor in private practice for over 35 years, I enjoy working with all ages, children through elderly persons. I have particular interest in helping people cope with and reduce anxiety, panic, and post-traumatic stress, often utilizing hypnosis or EMDR therapies. As a marriage and family therapist, I have experience working with couples, and also with divorced parents and children. I enjoy facilitating co-parenting of children of divorce, to help parents diminish or overcome differences and focus on their children's need. If you seek highly interactive, involved therapy in a caring atmosphere, please call.

My competent and casual therapy approach is a reflection of my personality, education, and experience. I feel that I have a unique skill set to help my clients in a skilled & trauma-informed way. Sometimes life's hardships require additional support. Struggles like anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as major life/role changes like motherhood can leave us feeling hopeless and confused. My role is to come alongside women of all ages in order to provide a safe place for hope, healing, and restoration to take root so that you can thrive.

Shavana has tremendous experience working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, familial concerns, depression, relationship/premarital concerns, sexual abuse, domestic violence, teen violence, emotional disturbance, stress, self-esteem, parenting issues, divorce, women’s issues, multi-cultural barriers, and communication. She has over a decade of experience in the mental health industry. She works with a variety of populations ranging from adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

This is always the hard part, finding a counselor that feels right for you, and the initial discomfort in meeting them for the first time. I will endeavor to make this part as seamless as possible while striving to see the world through your eyes. We often have the idea that if we don't solve our problems alone we have somehow failed. I believe that we can thrive when we are able to discuss our problems with someone we trust. My hope is that I can provide a space where you feel comfortable discussing your concerns. You've come this far, all that's left is to take those first few, difficult steps.

I work with middle aged men and women that have experienced childhood trauma and are currently self-destructing with unwanted behaviors or emotional outbursts. You're looking for someone to help you make sense of life right now, you're looking for someone to help you reconnect to yourself and others, and you know that life can't keep going on the same. You're goal for counseling? Get life to be closer to what it's supposed to be like. You have an idea that this isn't it right now, but there is more and you want more.

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.

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Lord by coming alongside and counseling the hurting and broken. Christ and His word continue to challenge, encourage, comfort and change me. As an ambassador for Christ, I want to point others towards the God of all comfort by connecting their pain to the hope we have in our Lord that is found in scripture. I have a variety of experience in different mental health settings ranging from inpatient, residential, in-home family therapy, judicial, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment. I have worked locally and internationally and in the church setting.

My goal is to help individuals identify the discrepancies between their values and behaviors. When one’s values and behaviors align, a great deal of joy and peace will inevitably follow. For example, if someone values family but they are neglecting their family in any way, they will experience a great deal of anxiety and distress because their behaviors are not in line with their values. I enjoy working with pre-adolescents, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, families, and athletes.

When people are ready to go to therapy, generally, they understand that something in their life isn't working in the way that they might want. They don't want to continue feeling or doing the same things. Throughout the sessions, they might discover different aspects of themselves, build new habits, and reach the therapeutic goals that we set together. When therapy is over, life continues to be hard, and things continue to happen, but you now have a different perspective, a bag of coping tools, and the knowledge that you can always reach out. You know that you are not alone.

Maybe you feel like the black sheep of the family, or maybe you're overwhelmed by parental pressure as an adult. Perhaps you’re feeling drained and exhausted by your current friendships. Maybe you're engaged, excited about the wedding and, of course, the honeymoon…but you also may realize there are so many things your parents didn't tell you about marriage. You want a place to talk about budgeting, future children, intimacy, and more. Maybe you are years into your marriage and struggling to keep the fire lit or feel trapped by all the long-term relational wounds and feel like you have reached the point of no return.

Do you find that you have dissatisfaction with your life? Are your relationships strained? Is something wrong but you can't place what it is? Do you know what is wrong but just don't know how to fix it? Are your relationships not where you want them? Is your sex life not where you want it? Are you struggling with sexuality and/or gender issues? If find that you identify with any of these questions, Realistic Expectations, PLLC, can help you.

Are you tired of feeling like you're struggling to juggle the demands of life and often left feeling overwhelmed? Do you find yourself battling anxiety, depression or changes in your life? Would you like a safe place to explore your emotions and experiences without judgement, and gain coping strategies that help make life more manageable and connections more meaningful?

At times, everyone feels overwhelmed by stressors, life transitions, grief or anger. Change and healing doesn't happen in isolation and we all need help at some point. My clients range from 10 yrs old and up. My approach is strongly grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT). Clients are encouraged to identify what’s important to them and learn ways to move toward their values. Addressing how thoughts drive feelings and behavior and creating new ways to relate with our thoughts and feelings. I'm always amazed and privileged when clients report that a different perspective has greatly altered their lives for the better, especially in the midst of tremendous life stressors. My approach alligns evidenced based research with each individual's goals to improve both emotional well being and connections.

Meltzer Counseling is located in Richardson, Texas. We offer counseling services to adults, adolescents, children, couples. Clinicians accept health insurance, some clinicians offer therapy services on a sliding scale. Additionally, we offer short-term FREE family therapy for qualifying families. All clinicians are direct and respectful and our goal is to utilize the best fit for each client's needs. Therapists specialize in mood, eating disorders, addiction , anger management, self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation ,trauma, EMDR, PTSD, grief and loss issues, communication skills, family and relationship dynamics.

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 in search of a more balanced, hopeful, and peaceful life? I understand how the challenges and twists of life can lead to anxiety, unrest, and a lack of peace. I help people build their relationships and guide people dealing with anger, anxiety, and depression. You can experience peace, direction, hope, and joy in your relationships and personal life! I will use the wisdom and empathy of Christian methods to achieve deep heart change. I also counsel using therapeutic strategies to help you develop practical tools so you can better manage and resolve the challenges you are currently facing.