Therapists in Central, Arlington, TX

Does your child or teen struggle behaviorally or to regulate their emotions? Do you at times feel like they are bouncing off the walls and unable to maintain focus? Have you gotten a phone call home from school about concerns related to your child? Maybe you have noticed an increase in anxiety or depression. Or their social skills are limiting their friendships creating a negative school experience. Being a child and teen in our day and age can be extremely challenging as they face heightened emotions, social media expectations, academic challenges, sports pressures and more.

Reaching out for help can be a very scary thing! You are making a positive first step in getting the help you or your child/adolescent needs. I hope to provide a caring, safe environment where trust can be built so healing can begin. I want to help you or your child/adolescent overcome the challenges and stress of life by listening, showing care and compassion and strengthening your coping skills.

At Kenyatta Black Counseling (KBC) we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! We start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. We help you put a plan in place to help you move forward, and we celebrate your successes along the way. We offer an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule.

Life is all about perspective. The ability to change one's perspective can change and impact your life. The old adage is, "Perception is reality", which I believe rings true in so many situations in life. Consider changing the perspective of your perception and what difference that could make? Perspective Counseling and Family Services was established on the motto, "Perspective changes Everything!" Life changes in unexpected and fleeting moments. Often times these transitions are difficult to manage. Allow Perspective Counseling and Family Services to help you gain perspective and regain control over your life!

The ideal client is one that realizes that they want something different in life regarding their current situation and are honest with themselves, open to new approaches and willing to exercise mentally in therapy. Issues that are rooted internally and a need to be able to manage them. Our goal is to be able to promote objectivity in the mind by examining theories and tactics that could be beneficial to ones development.

Maryehdiah Giah is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, and she also has experience working with children (+10) and adolescents to adults aged 65 and above. Maryehdiah is passionate about assisting her patients and, as such, is very attentive to her patients while in sessions. Maryehdiah believes that everyone who wants to express their feelings to a professional deserves the professional’s undivided attention. Maryehdiah obtained her Master of Arts in Counseling at Prairie View A&M University.

Always being the "strong one" can have consequences. When people hear the word depression, they often envision sadness, crying, and withdrawal; Yet depression can look just the opposite. As a result, the myth of what depression looks like may keep other HIGH ACHIEVING DEPRESSED ADULTS from seeking the help they need. I work with a number of different issues, but focus is placed on adults who are struggling emotionally and that struggle has negatively impacted areas such as; parenting; relationships; job satisfaction; and overall quality of life.

The Center provides comprehensive and compassionate mental health care for individuals of all ages. Our team in Arlington specializes in working with children, teens, and adults, and we are dedicated to helping our clients improve their overall well-being. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health issues, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Our evidence-based therapy approaches are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals, and we offer a safe and supportive environment to help you find your way through the difficulties that life may bring.

I specialize in work with children, adolescents and adults. I have served adults and children with coordinating services over 30 years. I have worked in education for 24 years and have experience with grades k-12, including students with intellectual disabilities. I have also done groups with students who are hard of hearing. I am committed to assisting individuals with getting through various life challenges. Those challenges may be grief and loss, academic problems, family systems issues or vocational issues in the workplace.

My name is Rachel Daley and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) based out of San Antonio, Texas. I have been doing addiction counseling in person since 2010 and added mental health counseling to my skill set in 2019. After the pandemic, I began virtual counseling across Texas and have had great experiences working with people all over the state. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, borderline personality disorder, and both chemical and process addictions.

Please note: I am not currently accepting BC/BS for marital therapy. Sometimes it feels really hard to communicate with your spouse. What used to be small problems start to feel too hard to fix. The bigger problems become issues that just seem easier to avoid altogether. Other times, it feels like you don’t enjoy the same activities anymore. You can spend time together in the same house all week and feel more like roommates than lovers. You might be good at running a household together, but wonder where the friendship has gone.

Sometimes in life, we just get stuck. During those times, we may feel like we can't move forward in our relationships, cope with the stress of life, break a bad habit, or deal with our past. This is where counseling can help! I approach counseling from a family systems view. This means that even during individual counseling, I consider how various internal and external factors impact a client’s life and presenting problem. Through this process, the hope is for each person to find freedom and joy in life.

Accepting new clients and and providing counseling via telehealth at this point. Providing EMDR. Specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, assertiveness and more. When life becomes overwhelming, it takes real courage to reach out for help. A supportive, caring, yet solution-oriented counselor can help enhance all the qualities you already possess to create the life you wish you had. I use an eclectic approach to provide my clients the vision, hope and motivation to create necessary change and lasting satisfaction.

We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.

Do you struggle with negative or ruminating thoughts? Do you worry often or struggle with past hurts? Are you a parent struggling with empty nesting or find yourself worried about your student’s college life? Maybe you are a college student looking for a counselor to help you adjust to the pressures that come with adult decisions that can affect the rest of their lives. If so, Denise can relate, and she can help. Denise has been married for over 25 years, she was a stay-at-home mom to three sons for 12 years, now she’s a proud Aggie mom.

Ian Pagdilao is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2018. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Psychology at Southwestern Adventist University. He received his Masters in Psychology with emphasis on Clinical Psychology from Southwestern Adventist University. Ian believes that mental health challenges are a combination of past events, current circumstances, and the lack of support. His practice as a clinician has always been centered on trying to figure out and meet the needs of his clients and provide support in their current state.

My name is Dr. Larry Watson and I am licensed by the State of Texas to provide mental health services. My clinical degree is the Masters of Science in Social Work. I also hold a PhD degree in public administration. I have practiced social work for over 25 years, working in nonprofit agencies, Universities and private practice.

"Live this life. Don't let this life live you." This mantra is the founding principle for Live Life Counseling Center. Often in life, we face difficulties, problems, and circumstances that bring us down. These life challenges, when left unaddressed, seemingly take on a life of their own. Meaning that we feel caught between the life we want to live and the life we are currently living. Live Life's mission is to help you learn how to find the strength from within to live the life you want to live despite life's challenges.

If you're looking for a gay therapist in the DFW Metroplex who personally understands the confusion, frustration, and difficulties that can come with being LGBTQ+, look no further. Whether it is problems in your relationships, a lack of acceptance from your family or others, or confusion about who you are, I can help. Together we will find ways to improve your outlook, work on your relationships, feel better about yourself, and live your best life true to who you are.