Therapists in Flower Mound, TX
Joann Aronow Professional Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCS, LCDC, NCC, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
My name is Joann Aronow MS, LPCS, LCDC, NCC, CHST, CSAT, CPTT. I have experience with Alcohol addiction, Drug addiction, Sex addiction, ED, Dual Diagnosis, Couples, and Family Therapy. I formerly worked at Sante Center for Healing as an Outpatient Therapist and am now in private practice. I I have my Masters Degree from TWU in Community Counseling. I am a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key, accepted to Who's Who in College Students 2013, a member of Alpha Rho and TCA.
My name is Joann Aronow MS, LPCS, LCDC, NCC, CHST, CSAT, CPTT. I have experience with Alcohol addiction, Drug addiction, Sex addiction, ED, Dual Diagnosis, Couples, and Family Therapy. I formerly worked at Sante Center for Healing as an Outpatient Therapist and am now in private practice. I I have my Masters Degree from TWU in Community Counseling. I am a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key, accepted to Who's Who in College Students 2013, a member of Alpha Rho and TCA.
Center for Neuroperformance & Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCN, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
Our mission is to provide affordable services to individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health issues to help them reduce barriers that keep them from fulfilling their educational, social, or vocational goals. The CNC (Center for Neuroperformance & Counseling) is a Flower Mound based non-profit providing the means for individuals to manage these issues through counseling, group therapy and neurofeedback services. (Please call or text directly to 214.286.6034)
Our mission is to provide affordable services to individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health issues to help them reduce barriers that keep them from fulfilling their educational, social, or vocational goals. The CNC (Center for Neuroperformance & Counseling) is a Flower Mound based non-profit providing the means for individuals to manage these issues through counseling, group therapy and neurofeedback services. (Please call or text directly to 214.286.6034)
Francine Sedacy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling at Southwestern Adventist University while working at the local mental health authority Pecan Valley Centers in Cleburne, TX. I worked as a case manager, LPC-Intern, and an on-call crisis responder. I was trained using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) among many other trainings. I worked at The Johnson County Children's Advocacy Center as a counselor where I was fully trained in Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT) and Play Therapy. At the advocacy center I worked primarily with youths who suffer from trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling at Southwestern Adventist University while working at the local mental health authority Pecan Valley Centers in Cleburne, TX. I worked as a case manager, LPC-Intern, and an on-call crisis responder. I was trained using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) among many other trainings. I worked at The Johnson County Children's Advocacy Center as a counselor where I was fully trained in Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT) and Play Therapy. At the advocacy center I worked primarily with youths who suffer from trauma.
Pathfinder Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75022
You are not alone. In a society of unattainable standards it can appear that everyone has it together. From relationships to careers, parenting or happiness, we can be illusioned to others living a blissfully smooth life without fear, sadness or conflict. At some point in our lives, each of us may feel anxious, isolated, depressed or lonely and need help dealing with life's challenges. You are not alone. Problems with marriage or relationships, family situations, substance abuse, loss of a job, burnout, or parenting issues life can be overwhelming or debilitating, and at times beyond our ability to manage alone.
You are not alone. In a society of unattainable standards it can appear that everyone has it together. From relationships to careers, parenting or happiness, we can be illusioned to others living a blissfully smooth life without fear, sadness or conflict. At some point in our lives, each of us may feel anxious, isolated, depressed or lonely and need help dealing with life's challenges. You are not alone. Problems with marriage or relationships, family situations, substance abuse, loss of a job, burnout, or parenting issues life can be overwhelming or debilitating, and at times beyond our ability to manage alone.
Dr. Angela Martilik
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028 (Online Only)
I view therapy as a mutual relationship that provides the client with a safe and empowering environment. My goal is to partner with you to heal past hurts, manage life's challenges, and thrive in life. I want you to have a life you value and that you are excited to live.
I view therapy as a mutual relationship that provides the client with a safe and empowering environment. My goal is to partner with you to heal past hurts, manage life's challenges, and thrive in life. I want you to have a life you value and that you are excited to live.
Mindful Path Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Embrace your journey and create your own path forward. We're a holistic psychotherapy center of encouraging, expert therapists that help you achieve your goals for mind, body & spiritual wellness. Now accepting new clients for individual, couples & family therapy. If you'd like to be more resilient in the face of stress, trauma, & relationships-we got you! We walk alongside you on your path to healing in a collaborative, empowered way. Individuals, couples & families can heal the past for a brighter future.
Embrace your journey and create your own path forward. We're a holistic psychotherapy center of encouraging, expert therapists that help you achieve your goals for mind, body & spiritual wellness. Now accepting new clients for individual, couples & family therapy. If you'd like to be more resilient in the face of stress, trauma, & relationships-we got you! We walk alongside you on your path to healing in a collaborative, empowered way. Individuals, couples & families can heal the past for a brighter future.
Your emotional safety and our therapeutic relationship are important to me. I prioritize creating an environment that is safe, confidential, free of judgment, genuine, empathetic, and compassionate. I believe that it is important that we connect and you feel safe. My educational training is as a generalist, which provides me the skills to implement many different evidence based interventions and treat most issues that bring people to therapy. My expertise is in working with adults who have experienced trauma, particularly interpersonal abuse such as sexual abuse/assault, relationship abuse, etc.
Your emotional safety and our therapeutic relationship are important to me. I prioritize creating an environment that is safe, confidential, free of judgment, genuine, empathetic, and compassionate. I believe that it is important that we connect and you feel safe. My educational training is as a generalist, which provides me the skills to implement many different evidence based interventions and treat most issues that bring people to therapy. My expertise is in working with adults who have experienced trauma, particularly interpersonal abuse such as sexual abuse/assault, relationship abuse, etc.
Julie Ann Ballinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, BCN
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75028
I believe we can discover a life to love - and while life presents us with periods of stability and order, it also contains times of challenge and uncertainty. I trust that the periods of instability that require change can be successfully negotiated through self-exploration and self-compassion. My role as a counseling professional is to create and maintain a supportive, empathic, collaborative environment where you feel safe to explore and experiment with different solutions to your personal difficulties.
I believe we can discover a life to love - and while life presents us with periods of stability and order, it also contains times of challenge and uncertainty. I trust that the periods of instability that require change can be successfully negotiated through self-exploration and self-compassion. My role as a counseling professional is to create and maintain a supportive, empathic, collaborative environment where you feel safe to explore and experiment with different solutions to your personal difficulties.
Life will inevitably offer up obstacles, and you may find yourself in situations you never would have asked for. This can lead to anxiety, uncertainty, self doubt, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck. Emotional pain, stress, and anxiety are inevitable parts of being human, but suffering doesn't have to be. You and I can work together to help you understand your obstacles and take action using effective coping skills. Change is never easy, but living a life that is meaningful for you is possible, no matter what challenges you are currently facing.
Life will inevitably offer up obstacles, and you may find yourself in situations you never would have asked for. This can lead to anxiety, uncertainty, self doubt, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck. Emotional pain, stress, and anxiety are inevitable parts of being human, but suffering doesn't have to be. You and I can work together to help you understand your obstacles and take action using effective coping skills. Change is never easy, but living a life that is meaningful for you is possible, no matter what challenges you are currently facing.
Emilee Aschenbrenner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
Stress? Overwhelmed? Chaos at home? Addiction? Disordered eating? I enjoy working with individuals, families, and groups! My goal is providing client focused interactive counseling with adolescents and adults seeking support when life gets overwhelming. I understand the idea of therapy may be overwhelming and even weird at first...please let me know how I can help make this process a little easier! My office is located in Flower Mound close to Flower Mound High School.
Stress? Overwhelmed? Chaos at home? Addiction? Disordered eating? I enjoy working with individuals, families, and groups! My goal is providing client focused interactive counseling with adolescents and adults seeking support when life gets overwhelming. I understand the idea of therapy may be overwhelming and even weird at first...please let me know how I can help make this process a little easier! My office is located in Flower Mound close to Flower Mound High School.
Glenna Massey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families find healing and wholeness through the therapeutic process. I treat pre-teen, teen and adult individual issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life-transitions, stress management and phobias. Additionally, I counsel couples, pre-marrriage, marriage, family and relationship issues like parenting, communication, infidelity, and adult-child/parent relationships. I am trained in Gottman Couples Therapy -Level 3, the neurobiology and treatment of depression and anxiety and an EMDR Certified Therapist.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families find healing and wholeness through the therapeutic process. I treat pre-teen, teen and adult individual issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life-transitions, stress management and phobias. Additionally, I counsel couples, pre-marrriage, marriage, family and relationship issues like parenting, communication, infidelity, and adult-child/parent relationships. I am trained in Gottman Couples Therapy -Level 3, the neurobiology and treatment of depression and anxiety and an EMDR Certified Therapist.
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Tricia Gagnon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EMDR, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Let's collaborate together to reach your goals for healing and emotional wellness. I am a compassionate, non-judgmental therapist with 25+ years experience. I'm honored to work with adults, helping professionals and healers on their own blocks, traumas & wellness. I am Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) for trauma healing. We can also incorporate trauma-informed yoga to build resiliency and relaxation, as well as IFS (Internal Family Systems) in your therapy. I'm also accepting new clients for deep healing with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and EMDR Intensives.
Let's collaborate together to reach your goals for healing and emotional wellness. I am a compassionate, non-judgmental therapist with 25+ years experience. I'm honored to work with adults, helping professionals and healers on their own blocks, traumas & wellness. I am Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) for trauma healing. We can also incorporate trauma-informed yoga to build resiliency and relaxation, as well as IFS (Internal Family Systems) in your therapy. I'm also accepting new clients for deep healing with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and EMDR Intensives.
Firefly Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Hello! My name is Allison, LPC-S. I am the owner at our practice and a licensed professional counselor Supervisor in Texas with experience in various settings working with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma and abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), family conflicts, self-harm, PTSD, career challenges, and personality awareness. We have multiple LPC associates with amazing credentials who love working with all ages and couples and are all trained in EMDR. Click on our website at www.fireflycandc.com to learn about the other clinicians at Firefly Counseling.
Hello! My name is Allison, LPC-S. I am the owner at our practice and a licensed professional counselor Supervisor in Texas with experience in various settings working with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma and abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), family conflicts, self-harm, PTSD, career challenges, and personality awareness. We have multiple LPC associates with amazing credentials who love working with all ages and couples and are all trained in EMDR. Click on our website at www.fireflycandc.com to learn about the other clinicians at Firefly Counseling.
Heidi McBain- Therapy For Moms And Moms-To-Be
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022 (Online Only)
If you're a mom or mom-to-be, you are in the right place! I specialize in maternal mental health. What would it mean to you to feel like yourself again? To feel happy and content in your everyday life and hopeful and excited about your future? This is possible! In therapy, you’ll have a supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your personal story. I will help you process difficult feelings and emotions, and support you as you make the necessary changes in your life that will better take care of you. Together, we’ll focus on your strengths and identify what you truly want in life, now as well as in the future.
If you're a mom or mom-to-be, you are in the right place! I specialize in maternal mental health. What would it mean to you to feel like yourself again? To feel happy and content in your everyday life and hopeful and excited about your future? This is possible! In therapy, you’ll have a supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your personal story. I will help you process difficult feelings and emotions, and support you as you make the necessary changes in your life that will better take care of you. Together, we’ll focus on your strengths and identify what you truly want in life, now as well as in the future.
Kimberly Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
As a parent, former educator, advocate for special education, English as a Second Language, and counselor, I possess a deep understanding of the challenges faced by children, adolescents, and their families today.
As a parent, former educator, advocate for special education, English as a Second Language, and counselor, I possess a deep understanding of the challenges faced by children, adolescents, and their families today.
Carol Marino
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Can provide space where you can feel at ease to be listened to and known. Wisdom, discernment, and collaboration regarding what is needed to move forward so you may live more fully. Compassion and sincerity to get to know you to figure out what works best for you in a judgement-free space. Help for you to better manage your overall functioning and wellness in mind, body, and spirit so that you have more room for contentment and joy.
Can provide space where you can feel at ease to be listened to and known. Wisdom, discernment, and collaboration regarding what is needed to move forward so you may live more fully. Compassion and sincerity to get to know you to figure out what works best for you in a judgement-free space. Help for you to better manage your overall functioning and wellness in mind, body, and spirit so that you have more room for contentment and joy.
Adriana Quintero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
I specialize in working with couples, families, and individuals who are navigating a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-sabotage, internal and external conflict, and the complexities of blending and changing families. I believe in the transformative power of therapy to help people embrace change and find wholeness. With extensive experience in somatic work and a deep understanding of relational dynamics, I aim to create a safe and nurturing environment. Together, we will uncover the underlying issues that may be holding you back and develop strategies to help you move forward.
I specialize in working with couples, families, and individuals who are navigating a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-sabotage, internal and external conflict, and the complexities of blending and changing families. I believe in the transformative power of therapy to help people embrace change and find wholeness. With extensive experience in somatic work and a deep understanding of relational dynamics, I aim to create a safe and nurturing environment. Together, we will uncover the underlying issues that may be holding you back and develop strategies to help you move forward.
Sarah Wareing
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028
You're so proud of your teenager. They've achieved so much in their short life and are successful in most everything that they do. However, they seem lonely, unfulfilled, or self-conscious. They feel different from their peers, and adults often say how mature and wise they are for their age. With everything going so well on the outside, it may be confusing why your child is struggling on the inside. If this sounds like your child, I would be honored to walk alongside them. I'm passionate about helping gifted, talented, high-achieving, and perfectionistic tweens and teens find joy, liveliness, and confidence again.
You're so proud of your teenager. They've achieved so much in their short life and are successful in most everything that they do. However, they seem lonely, unfulfilled, or self-conscious. They feel different from their peers, and adults often say how mature and wise they are for their age. With everything going so well on the outside, it may be confusing why your child is struggling on the inside. If this sounds like your child, I would be honored to walk alongside them. I'm passionate about helping gifted, talented, high-achieving, and perfectionistic tweens and teens find joy, liveliness, and confidence again.
Amanda Franklin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028
When someone we care for is struggling with addiction (drugs/alcohol, sex, food, etc.), it can become a very unclear path. Pain, guilt, confusion, loss of trust, and communication, all create drastic changes in relationships which can leave us feeling hopeless, fearful, and defeated. Asking for guidance is a sign of strength, not weakness or failure, which ideally brings understanding to all involved. Often multiple addictions co-exist and each requires its own unique understanding and process of recovery.
When someone we care for is struggling with addiction (drugs/alcohol, sex, food, etc.), it can become a very unclear path. Pain, guilt, confusion, loss of trust, and communication, all create drastic changes in relationships which can leave us feeling hopeless, fearful, and defeated. Asking for guidance is a sign of strength, not weakness or failure, which ideally brings understanding to all involved. Often multiple addictions co-exist and each requires its own unique understanding and process of recovery.
Dawn Moncrief
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75028 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life sometimes makes a dramatic turn from what you expected. Now you must navigate a world you don't understand and you didn't ask for. I walk with you following your own or a loved one's chronic illness or devastating health diagnosis, provide support to caregivers and to anyone facing end-of-life, and to you when you are grieving a loss.
Life sometimes makes a dramatic turn from what you expected. Now you must navigate a world you don't understand and you didn't ask for. I walk with you following your own or a loved one's chronic illness or devastating health diagnosis, provide support to caregivers and to anyone facing end-of-life, and to you when you are grieving a loss.
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Number of Therapists in Flower Mound, TX
200+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Flower Mound, TX who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
74% | Coping Skills |
71% | Stress |
70% | Grief |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
72% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
71% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Flower Mound, TX see their clients
80% | In Person and Online | |
20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.