EMDR Therapists in Allen, TX
Allen Professional Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCP, CAMS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75002
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Anger Management Specialist and EMDR Certified Therapist bringing over 15 years of corporate experience and perspective.
Tired of losing your temper or just feeling overwhelmed? If anxiety and frustration often get the best of you - you can learn to manage your emotions and keep a level head even under pressure. Emotional regulation counseling is a way to achieve results if you want to increase your emotional intelligence and improve the things in your life that matter most such as your marriage, parenting, career development and overall health. My approach provides targeted and relevant support based on your goals. Sessions are focused on positive behavior change and creating new habits, so emotions and anxiety won't control your life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Anger Management Specialist and EMDR Certified Therapist bringing over 15 years of corporate experience and perspective.
Tired of losing your temper or just feeling overwhelmed? If anxiety and frustration often get the best of you - you can learn to manage your emotions and keep a level head even under pressure. Emotional regulation counseling is a way to achieve results if you want to increase your emotional intelligence and improve the things in your life that matter most such as your marriage, parenting, career development and overall health. My approach provides targeted and relevant support based on your goals. Sessions are focused on positive behavior change and creating new habits, so emotions and anxiety won't control your life.
Collin Care Counseling- Sally Zurikat
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ACC, EMDR, trained
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
I use cognitive therapy, EMDR, and Internal family system to dive deep with you.
Do you wrestle with procrastination? Loss of enthusiasm? Do you have difficulty trusting yourself even when others praise you? Do you struggle to find meaning even when you feel you have everything? Is addiction, miscommunication, trust, and betrayal affecting your marriage? My first priority is your well-being, and I'm here to listen, support, and walk with you throughout your journey of recovery and growth. Life doesn't have to be hard or lonely. I know that often times its not an easy journey, but I want you to know that there are tools to equip you better understand yourself, others, and life struggles.
I use cognitive therapy, EMDR, and Internal family system to dive deep with you.
Do you wrestle with procrastination? Loss of enthusiasm? Do you have difficulty trusting yourself even when others praise you? Do you struggle to find meaning even when you feel you have everything? Is addiction, miscommunication, trust, and betrayal affecting your marriage? My first priority is your well-being, and I'm here to listen, support, and walk with you throughout your journey of recovery and growth. Life doesn't have to be hard or lonely. I know that often times its not an easy journey, but I want you to know that there are tools to equip you better understand yourself, others, and life struggles.
I use an integrated approach with EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the somatic experience to help clients break free of the past and move toward their present goals with a healthier mind and body.
I’m a cognitive behavioral practitioner committed to helping teens and adults learn how to develop positive coping strategies and overcome deep seeded negative beliefs. My work focuses on targeting the painful, negative memories that get stuck in your mind and body and impact you in the present. In my counseling sessions, I offer compassion and positive regard which creates a space to explore the deeper issues, challenge negative beliefs, and help reframe unhealthy thoughts. What you can expect in therapy with me is a safe, open, judgement free space where you can gain insight, healing, acceptance and understanding.
I use an integrated approach with EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the somatic experience to help clients break free of the past and move toward their present goals with a healthier mind and body.
I’m a cognitive behavioral practitioner committed to helping teens and adults learn how to develop positive coping strategies and overcome deep seeded negative beliefs. My work focuses on targeting the painful, negative memories that get stuck in your mind and body and impact you in the present. In my counseling sessions, I offer compassion and positive regard which creates a space to explore the deeper issues, challenge negative beliefs, and help reframe unhealthy thoughts. What you can expect in therapy with me is a safe, open, judgement free space where you can gain insight, healing, acceptance and understanding.
Katherine Lam
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013 (Online Only)
I am an EMDR-trained therapist, a Christian counselor, and a grief group facilitator.
您好！I'm Katherine! Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about where your life is headed? Are you trying to move past trauma or a toxic relationship? Improve your life skills whether you’re an adult or a teenager dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, past or recent trauma, relationship problems, grief and other concerns. I'm here to walk you through the obstacles, difficulties and triumphs of the therapeutic process. My personal philosophy of counseling begins and ends with grace and a willingness to enter into an individual's experience alongside them. I have had great success working with teens and adults of all ages.
I am an EMDR-trained therapist, a Christian counselor, and a grief group facilitator.
您好！I'm Katherine! Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about where your life is headed? Are you trying to move past trauma or a toxic relationship? Improve your life skills whether you’re an adult or a teenager dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, past or recent trauma, relationship problems, grief and other concerns. I'm here to walk you through the obstacles, difficulties and triumphs of the therapeutic process. My personal philosophy of counseling begins and ends with grace and a willingness to enter into an individual's experience alongside them. I have had great success working with teens and adults of all ages.
Shannon Causey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
A certified EMDR therapist, I also often work with clients to integrate trauma.
Grappling with depression, stuck in addiction, or home when you'd rather be independent? Living with the echoes of an unhappy or abusive childhood? Noticing you feel anxious and tired on a daily basis and can't figure out why, or can't seem to connect with others the way you'd like? Maybe you're not even sure what to call what you feel, but you'd really like to change it and find a way to feel like yourself again. None of these issues are pleasant, but we can work on them together. As a counselor working with complex combinations of addictions and mental health issues, I offer genuine caring and acceptance as you learn and heal.
A certified EMDR therapist, I also often work with clients to integrate trauma.
Grappling with depression, stuck in addiction, or home when you'd rather be independent? Living with the echoes of an unhappy or abusive childhood? Noticing you feel anxious and tired on a daily basis and can't figure out why, or can't seem to connect with others the way you'd like? Maybe you're not even sure what to call what you feel, but you'd really like to change it and find a way to feel like yourself again. None of these issues are pleasant, but we can work on them together. As a counselor working with complex combinations of addictions and mental health issues, I offer genuine caring and acceptance as you learn and heal.
Leslie Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
I am trained in ART (accelerated resolution therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), and have my LCDC to work with individuals struggling with addiction.
If you fight for your limitations, you get to keep them. You've made the first step for new growth, but may not know what's next. Whether you're an athlete struggling with the unique challenges you face within yourself and your sport, an adolescent struggling with everyday emotions and balancing relationships, or a male seeking to understand feelings of anger, shame, or communication issues, together we can create new possibilities.
I am trained in ART (accelerated resolution therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), and have my LCDC to work with individuals struggling with addiction.
If you fight for your limitations, you get to keep them. You've made the first step for new growth, but may not know what's next. Whether you're an athlete struggling with the unique challenges you face within yourself and your sport, an adolescent struggling with everyday emotions and balancing relationships, or a male seeking to understand feelings of anger, shame, or communication issues, together we can create new possibilities.
Crystal Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAMS-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
Have you experienced an overwhelming event that has impacted your sense of self? Do you have images or thoughts you can't seem to get out of your head? I can offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) that helps you reprocess the experience in a way that allows healing while being in total control.
I firmly believe in meeting the client in where they are in their life’s journey, creating a place free of judgment or barriers. I believe everyone has the chance for personal growth and can benefit from therapy. The mind can create cognitive distortions, inaccurate thoughts that produce negative emotions. My belief is that challenging those negative thoughts at their onset is the best line of defense to keep you from reinforcing the negative thought pattern.
Have you experienced an overwhelming event that has impacted your sense of self? Do you have images or thoughts you can't seem to get out of your head? I can offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) that helps you reprocess the experience in a way that allows healing while being in total control.
I firmly believe in meeting the client in where they are in their life’s journey, creating a place free of judgment or barriers. I believe everyone has the chance for personal growth and can benefit from therapy. The mind can create cognitive distortions, inaccurate thoughts that produce negative emotions. My belief is that challenging those negative thoughts at their onset is the best line of defense to keep you from reinforcing the negative thought pattern.
Stephanie Pardon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75002
Waitlist for new clients
I am also passionate about the successes found through EMDR used in all age groups.
Stephanie has comprehensive experience of working with clients of all ages but has concentrated on working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a history of abuse and neglect. She has also supported families and couples that need assistance with co-parenting, blending families, and other communication or adjustment related issues. Some of the clients Stephanie has worked with have struggled with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, behavioral issues, anxiety, anger, and other relational problems. It is important to Stephanie to provide individual or family mental health resolutions that meet the specific needs of each client.
I am also passionate about the successes found through EMDR used in all age groups.
Stephanie has comprehensive experience of working with clients of all ages but has concentrated on working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a history of abuse and neglect. She has also supported families and couples that need assistance with co-parenting, blending families, and other communication or adjustment related issues. Some of the clients Stephanie has worked with have struggled with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, behavioral issues, anxiety, anger, and other relational problems. It is important to Stephanie to provide individual or family mental health resolutions that meet the specific needs of each client.
Additionally, I am EMDR Certified and focus a lot of my work on trauma related issues.
Through my experience, I have to come to learn that counseling is most beneficial when possibilities of hope, healing, and action are developed through meaningful conversations. I see that my role as a therapist is to help patients to explore their life's narratives such that it enables them to explore new alternatives in order to develop new meaning in theirs lives.
Additionally, I am EMDR Certified and focus a lot of my work on trauma related issues.
Through my experience, I have to come to learn that counseling is most beneficial when possibilities of hope, healing, and action are developed through meaningful conversations. I see that my role as a therapist is to help patients to explore their life's narratives such that it enables them to explore new alternatives in order to develop new meaning in theirs lives.
Candace David
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, CEDS-C, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75013
Training in research based practices, like EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT allows me to provide my clients the best care.
Let's talk about why things are so hard. Why you're doing the same old thing day in and day out despite wanting to change. Why you're waking up and wishing that the pills you took the night before had actually worked. Why in spite of all the things you've done to try and recover from your eating disorder or addiction, you feel like you've made no progress. Let's get down to the root of things and face them head on; if you're ready to get to work, I'm ready to help you!
Training in research based practices, like EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT allows me to provide my clients the best care.
Let's talk about why things are so hard. Why you're doing the same old thing day in and day out despite wanting to change. Why you're waking up and wishing that the pills you took the night before had actually worked. Why in spite of all the things you've done to try and recover from your eating disorder or addiction, you feel like you've made no progress. Let's get down to the root of things and face them head on; if you're ready to get to work, I'm ready to help you!
With a nuanced understanding of emotional, rational, spiritual, and identity-related challenges, as an EMDR-trained professional, she employs a client collaborative approach that emphasizes culturally responsive therapy.
Asma Sheikh is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a fervent commitment to empowering women, adolescents, ethnic minorities, immigrants, and first-generation individuals. With a career characterized by unwavering devotion, Asma fosters a nurturing, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment where individuals, couples, and families can freely explore their life journeys, cultivate meaningful connections, and commence a transformative voyage towards healing.
With a nuanced understanding of emotional, rational, spiritual, and identity-related challenges, as an EMDR-trained professional, she employs a client collaborative approach that emphasizes culturally responsive therapy.
Asma Sheikh is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a fervent commitment to empowering women, adolescents, ethnic minorities, immigrants, and first-generation individuals. With a career characterized by unwavering devotion, Asma fosters a nurturing, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment where individuals, couples, and families can freely explore their life journeys, cultivate meaningful connections, and commence a transformative voyage towards healing.
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I am trauma informed therapist who is trained in EMDR therapy.
My mission as a clinician is to accompany you on your journey toward healing. When life’s challenges arise, it can feel like we’re trying to solve a complex puzzle with missing pieces. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that our struggles don’t define us and that each person is inherently worthy and deserving of kindness. Together we will address these challenges, uncovering the strength within you and helping you reclaim your story. Let’s work together to solve the puzzle, nurturing self-compassion along the way and build a life that truly reflects your inner strength and potential.
I am trauma informed therapist who is trained in EMDR therapy.
My mission as a clinician is to accompany you on your journey toward healing. When life’s challenges arise, it can feel like we’re trying to solve a complex puzzle with missing pieces. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that our struggles don’t define us and that each person is inherently worthy and deserving of kindness. Together we will address these challenges, uncovering the strength within you and helping you reclaim your story. Let’s work together to solve the puzzle, nurturing self-compassion along the way and build a life that truly reflects your inner strength and potential.
Jackie Burson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
What sets me apart from others is my background as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor and as an EMDR trained counselor for Trauma/PTSD.
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD or stress? It might be time to stop letting your temporary struggles become your-life long identity. We can work together to help identify the source of your pain and work towards living a less stressful life. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for teens and adults, we can learn how to recognize distorted thinking patterns to make lasting life changes. The first step is reaching out for help. Next it is important to find a therapist you connect with. I pride myself on providing a safe, non judgmental, supportive and empathic environment.
What sets me apart from others is my background as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor and as an EMDR trained counselor for Trauma/PTSD.
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD or stress? It might be time to stop letting your temporary struggles become your-life long identity. We can work together to help identify the source of your pain and work towards living a less stressful life. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for teens and adults, we can learn how to recognize distorted thinking patterns to make lasting life changes. The first step is reaching out for help. Next it is important to find a therapist you connect with. I pride myself on providing a safe, non judgmental, supportive and empathic environment.
I am trained in EMDR and can use it to treat trauma, OCD, chronic pain, and more.
You don't feel like yourself, and haven't for a while. You're looking for someone to talk to who will really listen to you. I will help you to identify what is bothering you, and together we can come up with a plan to help you make the changes you want. I am relaxed and easy to talk to, while still helping you meet your goals. I will help you get rid of thoughts or behaviors that are troubling you. I provide a warm, safe environment for individuals seeking growth and change.
I am trained in EMDR and can use it to treat trauma, OCD, chronic pain, and more.
You don't feel like yourself, and haven't for a while. You're looking for someone to talk to who will really listen to you. I will help you to identify what is bothering you, and together we can come up with a plan to help you make the changes you want. I am relaxed and easy to talk to, while still helping you meet your goals. I will help you get rid of thoughts or behaviors that are troubling you. I provide a warm, safe environment for individuals seeking growth and change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and trauma through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, the Immediate Stabilization Procedure (ISP), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and trauma through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, the Immediate Stabilization Procedure (ISP), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is one of the most helpful therapies for calming a hyper-alert response mechanism and allowing for more adaptive processing of life's big as well as small traumatic experiences.
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.
EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is one of the most helpful therapies for calming a hyper-alert response mechanism and allowing for more adaptive processing of life's big as well as small traumatic experiences.
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.
In addition to cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR, I am also trained in grief therapy and am a student of the John Gottman Institute for Marital Therapy.
I respect each person's uniqueness and self-determination in their effort to create a more mindful and balanced life. My role in the therapeutic relationship is as a facilitator in helping them to achieve their goals and I regard the relationship as one of collaboration. I provide a safe environment that is conducive to an honest, empathic and direct exchange of information and ideas.
In addition to cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR, I am also trained in grief therapy and am a student of the John Gottman Institute for Marital Therapy.
I respect each person's uniqueness and self-determination in their effort to create a more mindful and balanced life. My role in the therapeutic relationship is as a facilitator in helping them to achieve their goals and I regard the relationship as one of collaboration. I provide a safe environment that is conducive to an honest, empathic and direct exchange of information and ideas.
Dr. Tancy C. Horn Johnson Lcsw-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EMDRCIT, SEP, DARTT, CEDS-C, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75002
These include: EMDR/EMDRIA, Somatic Experiencing, , Interpersonal Neurobiology, Intuitive Eating, Exposure Therapy, TCTSY Yoga, HOCI/PIT, Gestalt, Empty Chair work.
ERP Certified for OCD, EMDR-Consultant-In-Training; Accepting TX LMSW for LCSW Clinical Supervision; Accepting LCSW, LPC or LMFT in USA for Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) with International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). As a CEDS-C, I’m here to guide you in changing your relationship with food. For anyone ready to address past trauma experiences, I am use an eclectic approach, and may use the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, to examine family of origin trauma, the work of Jan Bergstrom, LMHC, SEP, DARTT, and Dr. Rick Butts, who were intensely trained by Pia Mellody/The Meadows.
These include: EMDR/EMDRIA, Somatic Experiencing, , Interpersonal Neurobiology, Intuitive Eating, Exposure Therapy, TCTSY Yoga, HOCI/PIT, Gestalt, Empty Chair work.
ERP Certified for OCD, EMDR-Consultant-In-Training; Accepting TX LMSW for LCSW Clinical Supervision; Accepting LCSW, LPC or LMFT in USA for Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) with International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). As a CEDS-C, I’m here to guide you in changing your relationship with food. For anyone ready to address past trauma experiences, I am use an eclectic approach, and may use the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, to examine family of origin trauma, the work of Jan Bergstrom, LMHC, SEP, DARTT, and Dr. Rick Butts, who were intensely trained by Pia Mellody/The Meadows.
T. Kim Hekmatyar, Ketamine & EMDR for Trauma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
Intensives can include EMDR, ketamine- assisted therapy, or a combination of modalities conducted on consecutive days.
Does your life look great from the outside, yet you feel unsettled and unfulfilled? Have you learned to hide your pain? Do you often feel like something is missing? Do stress and worry wear you down? Despite appearing strong, in control, and confident, do you sometimes feel inadequate, lonely, or unworthy? Traumatic experiences, large and small, can power anxiety and depression. You may be dealing with invisible trauma, a million paper cuts throughout your life that shape how you perceive yourself, the world around you, and your responses to others. I look forward to hearing your story! Reach out for a complimentary consult.
Intensives can include EMDR, ketamine- assisted therapy, or a combination of modalities conducted on consecutive days.
Does your life look great from the outside, yet you feel unsettled and unfulfilled? Have you learned to hide your pain? Do you often feel like something is missing? Do stress and worry wear you down? Despite appearing strong, in control, and confident, do you sometimes feel inadequate, lonely, or unworthy? Traumatic experiences, large and small, can power anxiety and depression. You may be dealing with invisible trauma, a million paper cuts throughout your life that shape how you perceive yourself, the world around you, and your responses to others. I look forward to hearing your story! Reach out for a complimentary consult.
I am also EMDR trained.
Sometimes life may be moving too fast and adjustment to these unexpected changes can be difficult. When these challenges and undesirable stressors occur, we may need a little extra support and clarity. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, abuse histories, issues with self-esteem, and family conflict.
I am also EMDR trained.
Sometimes life may be moving too fast and adjustment to these unexpected changes can be difficult. When these challenges and undesirable stressors occur, we may need a little extra support and clarity. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, abuse histories, issues with self-esteem, and family conflict.
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.