Couples Counseling Therapists in Plano, TX

My primary specialty is romantic conflict. Many persons I counsel are either "stuck" or at an impasse. They just cannot seem to resolve their conflict. They often see their issues worsen despite efforts. I address the root causes, matters that often go unaddressed. These root issues are often why couples continue to fight. These matters are so strong that they can take the best of romances and turn them into near hatred and disgust. My secondary specialty is emotional management, including with children. I primarily address regret, fear, anger, and anxiety, helping you understand and manage emotions that hold you back.

Welcome and thank you for exploring my profile! The process of therapy begins with hearing your story and the things you are struggling with. I hope to provide a non-judgmental, safe place where counseling care is contextualized to meet your needs. I believe that what we do flows from who we are. And when we experience various traumas/stressors in our life, we can internalize them and believe unhealthy narratives about ourself and the world. While learning coping skills/practical tools are important, I have learned that working through the core/root issues are where long-lasting healing takes place.

As a marriage and family therapist, I enjoy working with couples as well as families who have a desire to work towards change in their lives. My passion area is working with individuals struggling with various degrees of depression, anxiety, self esteem or relational issues. I pride myself in providing a therapeutic environment that is safe, inviting, and warm, so that you can feel comfortable working together as a team to help achieve the goals you wish to accomplish.

LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD! I'm here to help custom-tailor a strategy for making this declaration a reality for YOU. Problems with communication? Suffering from anxiety or depression? Is a loss keeping you stuck? Do you have a history of abuse/trauma? I can help. Coaching services: life direction/acquisition, couples' negotiation/mediation, combatting complacency, getting started, learning when and how to let go, setting limits with self/others, learning to love yourself unconditionally. **Trained and certified by Drs. Ellyn Bader & Peter Pearson, The Couples Institute, Menlo Park, CA.

I am a licensed professional counselor, and I offer confidential counseling services for teens, adults, families and couples of all diversities, orientations, and backgrounds. I provide a comfortable, genuinely safe, non-judgmental environment where we work as a team to help you understand the context of your struggles and establish an appropriate therapy for your circumstances.

Are you experiencing increased stress or or hopelessness? Are you feeling disconnected and alone? Are you facing serious relationship issues that require help? Are the demands overwhelming? We can work together in person or on-line via video conferencing, teletherapy. Compassionately, we will develop treatment methods to fit your circumstances. We will confront destructive patterns such as: harmful choices, anger outbursts, negativity, codependency or fears of abandonment. Through the use of positive, solution focused therapies we will build on your strengths, thus empowering you to heal from the inside - out.

You served, and now you’re fucked. You spend your nights worrying about whether or not you did the right thing, about whether you’re failing your family, about how you and your spouse don’t connect anymore. You would have done this, and you should have done that, and oh shit what did I do, and those things haunt you at night. You’ve tried everything to get it done on your own because, hey, they trained us to be independent and strong, right? But you don’t feel strong anymore. And you don’t feel comfortable talking to anyone. A: you don’t want to relive it, and B: you’re not all share-y and interested in talking out your garbage.

You’re feeling stuck, you're feeling overwhelmed, you're out of options. Readjusting to life after a traumatizing experience makes some aspects of your life feel like they are out of control. When trauma strikes it can feel like you don’t know where to turn. You’re impatient with yourself and are feeling shame and guilt for allowing these emotions to take charge. People you have always relied on for safety, may no longer know what it is you need to get well. You’ve heard “get over it” and you want to, but it's just not that easy. You know what you’re experiencing is real but it’s hard to understand why you’re feeling this way.

Is your marriage everything you hoped it would be? Do you or your partner find yourselves resorting to criticism or shutting down during conflict? Or have you noticed that your relationship feels more like a roommate situation rather than a romantic relationship? Have you longed for a deeper connection with your spouse but feel you've exhausted all your options? I understand marriage can be challenging, and feeling disconnected from your spouse is one of the worst feelings. Please know that you are not alone. I am here to help. Together, we can strive towards (re)kindling the closeness and intimacy that you both desire.

Counseling has been Jillissa's passion for years. She specializes in, but is not limited to, issues including: marriage and family, relationship dynamics, boundary issues, adolescent and children's issues, and woman's issues such as eating disorders, depression, anger, anxiety, divorce care, singleness, grief, bitterness, identity and significance issues and mood disorders. She also works with clients struggling with anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Adjustment Disorders. Jillissa's philosophy of counseling is the integration of Christianity and psychology, and her counseling methods include: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Psychoeducation, and Child Play Therapy.

I plan to work and incorporate holistic and integrative care with individuals, couples, and families by assessing and addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. I am a genuine counselor meeting clients where they are and moving them forward towards growth and healing. I believe there is strength in human connections and encourage others towards the goals set in counseling.

Do you tend to hold everything in? Does it feel like too much right now? Let me help you unload. If you have been struggling with anxiety, relational difficulties, changes in your life, chronic illness, perinatal concerns, spiritual/religious concerns, or trauma, I would love to support you by giving you a safe space to process and heal. I believe effective healing begins with a strong relationship between the therapist and client, and I truly see it as an honor to serve you.

If you are struggling with the complexities of life, seeking balance and fulfillment, or facing challenges in personal growth, career advancement, or relationship dynamics, whether your goal is to find clarity, develop resilience, and achieve a sense of well-being, or you're seeking guidance to navigate your unique path and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world, I'm committed to genuinely listening to you and understanding your unique behavioral and mental health concerns. My role is to provide a safe, empathetic space where your voice is heard and your feelings are validated.

I work as a partner with my clients to gain or restore a healthy balance individually and within the context of their relationships. I work with the whole person from a humanistic and systems perspective. We do not live in a vacuum, therefore each and every person is connected to others somehow in relationship, whether that relationship is healthy, conflicted or estranged and whether that relationship is with family, friends or colleagues. There is great value in working with an unbiased professional to help identify patterns and ways of relating that are possibly holding us back from living the life we desire.

Saheedah is a Licensed Clinical Level Social Worker, Therapist & owner of Beloved Healing. Saheedah has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples & families. Due to the stigma of mental illness in the Black community, Saheedah is passionate about normalizing conversations about mental health and educating populations who have been historically underserved. Saheedah uses a variety of modalities to address issues such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, family and workplace conflict, and phase of life transitions.

Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed? Having trouble finding your purpose? Are you ready for the next step but not sure where to start? Maybe you have been through something that you know it's time to process. Whether you know what you want to work on or you need some help figuring it out, I can help you get started on your journey. I am passionate about helping people live happier, healthier, more productive lives. I believe that each client is unique and deserves individualized therapy based on what works best for them.

Empowering you to become "The Best Possible You" is my ultimate goal. Life is full of challenges, disappointments and successes. How you process these experiences may impact your quality of life. Do you embrace a challenge, learn from mistakes and celebrate success; or do you retreat from a challenge, beat yourself up over mistakes and discount your successes? While I do not purport to be able to change difficult situations from the past, I will partner with you in understanding and addressing current life issues in a way that allows you to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and celebrate success.

Life is hard and sometimes it feels impossible to know what the next step is. Anxiety, depression, frustration with loved ones... sometimes it can feel like it's too much to handle. If you feel overwhelmed, I can walk with you through the pain and together we can establish a new and healthy normal. I will create a safe space where you feel comfortable telling your story no matter what it is.

No matter what has happened, there is a pathway to peace and hope. I am honored to be your guide and support on that path. I naturally will see the good in you and together we will build on your strengths and learn tools for overcoming obstacles. There is freedom from the past.