Parenting Therapists in 75231

It can sometimes feel like you're experiencing life on repeat, and all that you're wanting is to feel some relief from your current situation. However, when you're on the ride, it feels like you may not have control to slow down or find the best solutions to your situation. Reaching out can feel scary or you may be indecisive about what is the best decision(s) are to make.

Beginning psychotherapy or counseling can bring both anxiety and hope. Whether you're seeking help to address specific concerns or to engage in personal exploration, I bring many years of experience working with a broad range of issues and people. The process of psychotherapy is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop greater awareness and insight, and make meaningful changes that lead to greater fulfillment in your inner life and relationships.

You haven't been yourself lately and have been struggling to understand why. You have been suffering and experiencing symptoms that you know may be trying to tell you something about your life but you are struggling to put the pieces together and find a way forward. You know that there is more to life than suffering but you feel immobilized by your pain, depression, anxiety, and relational conflicts.

Welcome! My name is Marisol and I am a bilingual therapist who specializes in children, adolescent, and family therapy. I work with the following issues: anxiety, depression, divorce, adoption issues, grief, behavioral issues and family conflict.

An untapped potential to heal, to overcome and to excel lies within each of us. Unlocking this latent potential is at the core of my practice providing counseling as a psychologist in Dallas, Texas. My desire to bring clients faster, more effective and more enduring results led me to create a practice that bridges traditional therapy approaches, coaching techniques and medical hypnotherapy. As a result, you reduce stress, improve motivation and attain goals. By gaining insight and self-management tools, you can make lasting changes to your personal and professional life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who has been working with children and families for over 20 years. My passion is helping children express themselves through play. Children (12 and under) typically do not have the cognitive skills to verbally express themselves. Play therapy gives them the tools to understand and process their world.

Tired – of behaviors you can’t change, of relationships that drain you, of pretending to be okay when you're not, of pain that never seems to end, of responsibilities that are overwhelming, of feeling so alone, of life. In a world that is accustomed to quick fixes, filters, and a façade of “having it all together,” it is my greatest joy to provide a window of space where you can freely breathe and fall apart. It is my primary goal to cultivate an environment where you can find meaning in this messy life that so often feels senseless and out of our control.

"PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION." Three simple words with profound implications. People seek therapy for one fundamental reason: Something in their life is not working, and they want to find a solution, an answer, to make things right again. In other words, people come to counseling to change what is no longer effective. "WITH EACH STEP, I AM GETTING STRONGER." This is my guiding philosophy, personally and professionally. I firmly believe that with enough time, support and guidance, everyone is capable of creating the change, the progress they want in their life.

I love to work with clients who are eager to dive in and learn more about themselves and their relationships. I always say that my clients are the healthiest people because they have taken the brave step to act on their desire for vulnerability and growth. Many of my clients enjoy setting goals and exploring how their habits contribute to how they feel. Other clients would rather begin with more talk-centered processing and less goal setting. I enjoy catering therapy to my clients’ preferences and personalities.

Are you a busy professional or someone trying to manage the lives of your family? Do you strive to do your best? Are you afraid of not being good enough, being alone, feeling like a failure, or being unlovable? Do you wish you could manage stress, find peace and be successful in your goals/relationships? Have you tried to solve the problem yourself and still feel stuck? Are you looking for someone who can provide support and guidance without judgement? Do you want a therapist who takes the time to understand you and makes you feel valued and heard? You are in the right place.

You are your own expert and I’m here to guide you. My clients know they can say hard things to me, and I will not turn away. I want you to experience freedom, gain awareness, and find meaning during our time together. As your counselor, I am always in your corner. My clients have learned new ways to cope with, process, and overcome a multitude of issues. I am affirming of poly and alternative lifestyles, LGBTQIA allied, and treat religious abuse especially Christian and LDS. I am particularly familiar working with childhood trauma, anxiety, and women’s issues. I tailor types of expressive and talk therapies to the individual Client.

I truly believe that a skilled and compassionate therapist can be a great asset to individuals that are looking for a consultant/coach to assist/challenge them to a healthier life style. My personal approach to counseling is educational & directive as I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to promote healthy thinking and positive outcomes. I assist my clients to work with their day to day/chronic stressors to establish healthy coping skills with things, places and people that are not changeable in their lives. I do treat my clients the same way as I would want me or my family members to be treated with respect, compassion and competence.

I help people deal with the emotional pain experienced during, and after a loss. I work side-by-side with my clients, giving them a safe place to heal and grow. What's causing you to grieve? Many people require support, and assistance in coping with life's many twists and turns. Friends and family may not always have the patience, or understanding to help. Allow me to work with you and assist you through your pain. You do not have to suffer in silence. Author of two books at www.amazon.com/author/abbygailsmith under pen name: Abby Gail Smith.

My clients would describe me as competent, easy to talk to and compassionate. I am passionate about creating an environment where you can feel safe and heard. Carl Rogers once said, “We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” I believe that therapeutic work is most helpful when you can sense that you are working with a therapist who genuinely cares and will listen. From that foundation, there will also be space for you to reflect and receive insight that will aid in meeting your goals.

Life can sometimes lead you to situations that you could never imagine you would be in. You can often think “What do I do next? where do we go from here”? The pressures of “where do I want to be vs. where am I expected to be” can become overwhelming. Are you currently in a relationship that feels “stuck” and suffering in communication? Are you newly engaged and want to make sure your relationship is rooted in healthy communication, transparency, and trust? I work with clients who may feel these things and are opened to taking the next step to explore solutions. Therapy with me can make life feel hopeful again.

Does this sound like you? No matter how hard you try, negative thoughts fill your head, swimming around, taking over your day. You try so hard, but everything you do feels wrong, imperfect, and uncomfortable. Sometimes you may feel full of energy and then crash or become tearful and sad or angry and irritable. Sometimes you may have nightmares or flashbacks or lose time just sitting and thinking. Perhaps you have felt this way and gone through the same behavior patterns your whole life. Or maybe, these feelings are brand new, and you have never felt this way before. For whatever reason, you are seeking help and I am glad you are.

I work with clients struggling with sexual addiction, marriage issues, betrayal trauma, failure to launch, depression, anxiety and substance addiction.

I believe symptoms carry messages to us from deep within, much like dreams do. Symptoms and problems can be made very useful, if you know how to look and listen. My job is to help you read and make sense of what ails you. Psychotherapy with me is about learning your way around your own psyche. It's for becoming as fully yourself as possible. It's for cultivating soul. My hope is to offer direction and stability in an increasingly disorienting world. I hope working together we can renew your faith in life having meaning and purpose.

Are you struggling with an unhealed trauma, drowning in depression, anxious about everything, having relationship issues, or are you getting calls from your child's school more frequently? If so, we can work with you. Therapy is about doing the work, healing those traumas, understanding yourself, finding clarity, discovering how to connect with your difficult child, reconnecting with your partner, and being aware of your individual needs. Clients like you, have tried to heal either alone, through prayer, substance abuse, and/or counseling. After sessions with us, you will begin to feel in control and empowered.