Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Dallas, TX

My name is Pam Slater, and my journey into the counseling field began when I was a High School English teacher, teaching young adults who were 3 years younger than myself. As a result, the students quickly found trust in me, and opened up to me about their personal issues. Having already completed my B.A. in English Education at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, I returned to school to obtain my Masters Degree in Counseling at Texas A&M University.

Whether you need a helping hand in moving through trauma or someone to help you in your relationships – you have come to the right place. Sometimes it can be very difficult to get “unstuck” and move towards a life you want when you must keep parts of yourself hidden. You are free to be yourself here. This is a place for you to bravely play out all your pieces to see the whole picture. We’ll explore the landscape of your mind, identify the roadblocks, and equip you with practical skills to facilitate growth and healing.

I specialize in treating adolescents and adults struggling with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, life changes, and grief. I aim to help you delve into your experiences and discover your authentic self-identity. Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience working with diverse populations, including individuals dealing with chronic illness, students, medical professionals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I strive to create a genuine and relaxed atmosphere where you can feel comfortable opening up and sharing your life experiences.

I specialize in working with adults who are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I focus on supporting individuals going through life transitions and those seeking to explore and understand their identities. I can assist you in identifying patterns in your life that may be causing pain, frustration, and a sense of loss of identity.

Are you grappling with the complexities of trauma, emotional turbulence, and the weight of familial expectations? Do you find yourself navigating through a maze of difficult emotions, struggling with setting healthy boundaries, or feeling the suffocating pressure of perfectionism? If so, you're not alone, and I'd like to offer you a safe space to embark on your healing journey!

I am passionate about creating an environment where one feels comfortable and safe. My clients would describe me as patient, competent, goal driven, and honest. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with ten years of experience, I'm committed to challenging you to be honest with yourself while making progress each day towards our long-term goals. It is important to me to empower my clients to be their own agents of change as well as be an anchor for themselves when presented with difficulties in life.

As an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Colorado, I assist adults, athletes and other performers working through life challenges involving complex trauma, anxiety, PTSD, performance anxiety, and other difficulties that have become a block in their life. My practice goes beyond traditional "talk therapy" in that I believe in targeting the root of disturbances that have become frozen in the body through the use of biofeedback, EMDR, and Brainspotting modalities. The space is held for you, the client, to heal through the way your heart and brain was designed to do!

Please note I am NOT in-network with ANY insurance. I am licensed in Texas (for in-person and virtual appointments) and Arkansas (for virtual appointments only). We'd be a great fit if you: have an eating disorder/disordered eating and are ready to make progress with recovery, are looking to do EMDR to address trauma or negative life experiences or beliefs, or are a professional looking to find some work/life balance. I also love working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with those who have chronic illness/chronic pain.

Feeling stuck in life and disconnected from what is meaningful? Have moments in what seems like an infinite loop of obsessive ruminations in which you replay the same thoughts over and over? Or perhaps it’s a cycle of repetitive behavior(s), self-sabotage, and/or relationships that you can’t seem to break the pattern from? I believe that when we lose connection to our authentic selves (who we really are) , we face all kinds of issues including anxiety, depression, unfulfilling relationships, addictive behavioral patterns, obsessive thoughts, stress, despair, and hopelessness. No worries, it's never too late and I can help!

Reaching out for therapy can be a scary and confusing process and yet we all need support and help at times. Whether it's navigating recent changes in your life or facing life changing or traumatic events, I would love to help you navigate through this process.

My experience encompasses working with people of all ages who are navigating life stress, mental illness, and/or healing from trauma. I have worked with victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and supported parents through a variety of stressful experiences. I am able to work with individuals navigating life transitions, including relationship and faith-based transitions, as well as transitions in parenting children of all ages. I am am LGBTQIA+ allied.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with >15 yrs experience researching and providing evidence-based treatments. There are a number of highly effective therapies out there, and I focus primarily on those that help people overcome: Traumatic Stress (PTSD); Anxiety Disorders; and Disordered Eating. I also work with many young adults undergoing life transitions, exploring career identities/trajectories, navigating romantic partnerships, etc. An increasing focus of my practice is existential in nature, assisting clients with spiritual growth and exploration.

I specialize in treating couples, families, children, and adolescents. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, emphasizing self-awareness and tailored to individual needs. I help couples untangle their miscommunications and conflicts to regain the underlying love, attraction, and respect in their relationships. I value each person’s self-knowledge and believe in an empathetic approach that recognizes our respective awarenesses to work towards specific goals. I foster warm, supportive and nonjudgmental environments, where I aim to identify strengths and enhance communication to create lasting change.

Lifeologie’s team of clinical experts specializes in outpatient therapy, working with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, veterans and first responders, autism spectrum disorders, LGBTIA+ identity and acceptance, elder care, chronic pain, first-gen and multicultural issues, sexuality and gender identity, high-conflict couples, infidelity, collaborative divorce, life and career transitions, pregnancy loss and postpartum challenges, bipolar disorder, compulsive or repetitive behaviors, such as trichotillomania and dermatillomania, personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD) and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), and more. We offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), systemic therapy for couples and families, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), EMDR for trauma, play therapy, performance counseling for elite athletes and artists, somatic experiencing therapy, nutrition and wellness counseling, Christian and faith-based counseling, spiritual therapy, Enneagram coaching, psychotherapeutic yoga, and workshops and support groups to teach you skills that help you manage your mental health for a lifetime.

Do you ever get the feeling that you’re too much? That your grief is just too big, or that you ‘should be over it by now?’ Maybe you don’t feel like your feelings aren’t “enough” to warrant therapy, but even still, you feel like you could (or should) be doing better than you are. Or maybe, you’re worried that even Or maybe, you’re worried that if you let people know the real you, they won’t like what they see. Have you experienced an unspeakable trauma that you don’t know how to even start processing? Every part of your story, the good, the hard, the unspeakable, they all matter. And they all add up to a story worth telling.

Are you in a relationship, but somehow feel lonely? Do you find yourself struggling with boundaries, communication, self-esteem, and conflict? I’m happy to help you develop the skills necessary to navigate dating and relationships more effectively. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and I’m excited to assist you with your personal, career, mental, and emotional needs. Since you are reading this, that means you are considering creating a new narrative to manifest the future and the relationships you have always dreamt for yourself and/or your family. Investing in your future now is key. Let’s get started!

My job is to help you mend your relationship with yourself so that you can find and grow healthy connections with others. Together, we will work to discover the root of the problem while also investigating other issues often tied to intimacy disorders, such as addiction in all its forms, including substances, workaholism, sex, pornography, poor spending habits, and other addictive behaviors.

Through my years of experience as a complex trauma therapist, I have developed a profound compassion for those who have been victimized by abusers. I specialize in emotional, psychological, physical, narcissistic, coercive control, and sexual abuse. Abuse and trauma have wide-ranging impacts, encompassing anxiety, depression, suicidality, hopelessness, despair, loneliness, grief, isolation, hurt, overwhelm, confusion, impaired functioning, loss of identity, fear, interpersonal difficulties, anger, mistrust, and more. I have created a safe environment for you to overcome your trauma. I am passionate about your healing.

I specialize in treating phobias and anxiety disorders (social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, agoraphobia, emetophobia, health anxiety), OCD , Depression, and Trauma PTSD using CBT and Exposure Therapy (ERP). I have years of working with people to live without fear, and will work with you step by step in getting there. If traditional talk therapy has not worked for you in the past, exposure therapy is a great way to actually see the results you are looking for! LGBT+ allied provider. Only treating individuals 18+, no couples/families at this time.