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Alan Katzen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Azle, TX 76020  (Online Only)
I consider it an honor when clients choose to trust me and talk about themselves. You will learn about the role your beliefs, assumptions, and expectations play in influencing your feelings and behaviors.
I consider it an honor when clients choose to trust me and talk about themselves. You will learn about the role your beliefs, assumptions, and expectations play in influencing your feelings and behaviors.
(682) 200-1861 View (682) 200-1861

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Lake Worth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76135
Lake Worth Counseling offers counseling and psychological testing services for adults, children, couples and families. We accept some insurance plans, self-pay, and a sliding scale fee of $75.00 (counselor associate). We welcome you to our comfortable and professional private practice office to meet with one of the licensed counselors on staff. Our therapist are licensed, trained and offer expertise in a variety of areas including Marriage & Family Therapy, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Play Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Adult Counseling Services, and Psychological Testing Services with a Clinical Psychologist.
Lake Worth Counseling offers counseling and psychological testing services for adults, children, couples and families. We accept some insurance plans, self-pay, and a sliding scale fee of $75.00 (counselor associate). We welcome you to our comfortable and professional private practice office to meet with one of the licensed counselors on staff. Our therapist are licensed, trained and offer expertise in a variety of areas including Marriage & Family Therapy, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Play Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Adult Counseling Services, and Psychological Testing Services with a Clinical Psychologist.
(817) 238-0106 View (817) 238-0106
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Jessica Erickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76179
Hello, I look forward to meeting with you. We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to be whole. My goal is to help you create the life experience that makes you happy. I will provide a safe, supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for you. I offer therapy that is empowering, collaborative, and client-centered to adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. My areas of experience include couple/ marriage counseling, coaching and mentoring, relationship issues, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, and domestic violence. I am passionate about helping clients find their best selves
Hello, I look forward to meeting with you. We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to be whole. My goal is to help you create the life experience that makes you happy. I will provide a safe, supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for you. I offer therapy that is empowering, collaborative, and client-centered to adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. My areas of experience include couple/ marriage counseling, coaching and mentoring, relationship issues, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, and domestic violence. I am passionate about helping clients find their best selves
(682) 223-4607 View (682) 223-4607
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Ryan Moore
LPC Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76179
Welcome Fort Worth! Now accepting New Clients (Evening & Weekend Appointments Now Available). I am excited to introduce myself as your therapist. If you are feeling hopeless and ready to make a change, you have already taken the first courageous step towards improving your mental health. I understand that finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, but it is crucial to find someone who truly understands you and who you feel comfortable talking to.
Welcome Fort Worth! Now accepting New Clients (Evening & Weekend Appointments Now Available). I am excited to introduce myself as your therapist. If you are feeling hopeless and ready to make a change, you have already taken the first courageous step towards improving your mental health. I understand that finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, but it is crucial to find someone who truly understands you and who you feel comfortable talking to.
(817) 934-1661 View (817) 934-1661
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Federico Mendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76135
Are you facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? I'm here to support you on your healing journey with compassion and experience. Together, we'll create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Let's work towards finding resilience, meaningful connections, and fulfillment in your life. Our focus will be on developing coping skills, enhancing communication, healing, and fostering self-acceptance.
Are you facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? I'm here to support you on your healing journey with compassion and experience. Together, we'll create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Let's work towards finding resilience, meaningful connections, and fulfillment in your life. Our focus will be on developing coping skills, enhancing communication, healing, and fostering self-acceptance.
(817) 839-3961 View (817) 839-3961
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Karen Brooks
MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76179
I have more than 20 years of experience working in various settings, including working with adults, children, adolescents, persons with disabilities and hospice patients. My style is direct and empowering, customizing treatment to meet individual needs and utilizing a strength approach. I like to have a focus in therapy and bring it to an end when we’ve achieved your goals. You can become confident in your ability to manage stress. While developing effective coping skills and improving your relationships. Working toward empowering you, to embrace your life.
I have more than 20 years of experience working in various settings, including working with adults, children, adolescents, persons with disabilities and hospice patients. My style is direct and empowering, customizing treatment to meet individual needs and utilizing a strength approach. I like to have a focus in therapy and bring it to an end when we’ve achieved your goals. You can become confident in your ability to manage stress. While developing effective coping skills and improving your relationships. Working toward empowering you, to embrace your life.
(817) 697-0181 View (817) 697-0181
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Andrew Hunter Chard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76179
Whether you are an individual or part of a family facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, or strained relationships, you need a compassionate therapist who truly understands your unique experiences. My holistic approach to therapy focuses on building emotional resilience, enhancing communication, and fostering a healthier, more supportive environment. My goal is to ensure you feel heard, empowered, and equipped to navigate life's challenges with confidence, ultimately achieving lasting peace and balance in your personal and family life.
Whether you are an individual or part of a family facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, or strained relationships, you need a compassionate therapist who truly understands your unique experiences. My holistic approach to therapy focuses on building emotional resilience, enhancing communication, and fostering a healthier, more supportive environment. My goal is to ensure you feel heard, empowered, and equipped to navigate life's challenges with confidence, ultimately achieving lasting peace and balance in your personal and family life.
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George Pittenger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Worth, TX 76135
Thank you for visiting my profile, as your therapist I am dedicated to tailoring services to meet your specific needs in a way that honors your beliefs and values. I do work well with people from all backgrounds and with a spectrum of issues ranging from serious mental health illnesses to less pervasive adjustment problems. And I will meet clients where they are as equal and imperfect human beings and hold safe/supportive/non-judgmental space to process, heal, and grow. I am EMDR trained and working on advancing my knowledge and skill in this area to help those who have gone through any type of trauma.
Thank you for visiting my profile, as your therapist I am dedicated to tailoring services to meet your specific needs in a way that honors your beliefs and values. I do work well with people from all backgrounds and with a spectrum of issues ranging from serious mental health illnesses to less pervasive adjustment problems. And I will meet clients where they are as equal and imperfect human beings and hold safe/supportive/non-judgmental space to process, heal, and grow. I am EMDR trained and working on advancing my knowledge and skill in this area to help those who have gone through any type of trauma.
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John Lloyd
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Haslet, TX 76052  (Online Only)
Whether you are needing someone to bounce ideas off of or work on a mental health diagnosis, I am here to talk. I specialize in working with those struggling with individual issues including depression, anxiety, and substance use, I also work with those struggling in relationships including fighting with regularity, infidelity, or discerning separation divorce.
Whether you are needing someone to bounce ideas off of or work on a mental health diagnosis, I am here to talk. I specialize in working with those struggling with individual issues including depression, anxiety, and substance use, I also work with those struggling in relationships including fighting with regularity, infidelity, or discerning separation divorce.
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Alcohol and Addiction Support
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LCDC
Verified Verified
Saginaw, TX 76179
Jennifer Sartin understands not only the clinical side of addiction, but has first-hand experience with the personal struggles of recovery. Her experience stands out in the field of substance abuse counseling. Jennifer is devoted to helping others achieve a solid, lasting recovery through proper guidance and support. Jennifer is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of Texas.
Jennifer Sartin understands not only the clinical side of addiction, but has first-hand experience with the personal struggles of recovery. Her experience stands out in the field of substance abuse counseling. Jennifer is devoted to helping others achieve a solid, lasting recovery through proper guidance and support. Jennifer is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of Texas.
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Dakota Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boyd, TX 76023  (Online Only)
Each and every person is different, yet goals of individuals and families remain the same. To live a healthy and fulfilled life. I strive to help my clients reach their goals.
Each and every person is different, yet goals of individuals and families remain the same. To live a healthy and fulfilled life. I strive to help my clients reach their goals.
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Bond Buchanan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75023
My areas of focus include depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, grief, distorted thinking, work related stress, marriage counseling, cultural issues, phobias, life transitions, family relations, parenting difficulties, and trauma.
Welcome! Whether you are struggling with a temporary setback, or an ongoing problem, I can assist you. It is my experience that, as human beings, we all face life challenges, be they relational, personal, emotional, or physical, and our mental health affects how we respond to those challenges. I offer counseling to all ages (children, teens, adults) and provide services to individuals, couples, and families. Therapy can be short-term/ solution-focused, or longer- term, depending on your needs and desires.
My areas of focus include depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, grief, distorted thinking, work related stress, marriage counseling, cultural issues, phobias, life transitions, family relations, parenting difficulties, and trauma.
Welcome! Whether you are struggling with a temporary setback, or an ongoing problem, I can assist you. It is my experience that, as human beings, we all face life challenges, be they relational, personal, emotional, or physical, and our mental health affects how we respond to those challenges. I offer counseling to all ages (children, teens, adults) and provide services to individuals, couples, and families. Therapy can be short-term/ solution-focused, or longer- term, depending on your needs and desires.
(903) 905-8791 View (903) 905-8791
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Dwayne Morris
LPC-Associate, NCC, BS, BA, MS-DS, MS-C&D
Verified Verified
Corinth, TX 76210
If you are struggling in a marriage, friendships, or employment, I encourage you to reach out to me for help.
Hello! I work with couples and individuals using empirical and relational based techniques to help you create joy and authenticity! As life is not always fair, we can lose relationships that gave you support and meaning. Are you lost and struggling to find identity in the world you live? Your lost relationships may be job, friends, partner, social, or family leaving you uncertain, anxious and depressed. Let me help you become stable in the present, clear up past trauma, and create new goals for the future! Together, we will create a joyful purposeful life aligning to your values.
If you are struggling in a marriage, friendships, or employment, I encourage you to reach out to me for help.
Hello! I work with couples and individuals using empirical and relational based techniques to help you create joy and authenticity! As life is not always fair, we can lose relationships that gave you support and meaning. Are you lost and struggling to find identity in the world you live? Your lost relationships may be job, friends, partner, social, or family leaving you uncertain, anxious and depressed. Let me help you become stable in the present, clear up past trauma, and create new goals for the future! Together, we will create a joyful purposeful life aligning to your values.
(940) 427-4286 View (940) 427-4286
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Laura Bryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75244
Dr. Laura Bryan's passion is to help others create more fulfilling lives and relationships through personal growth and positive change. Her approach is compassionate, direct, and nonjudgmental. Laura thoughtfully customizes her treatment approach to the individual needs, wants and life circumstances using a combination of effective and evidenced-based therapy, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. She specializes in anxiety, depression, family and marriage dynamics and addiction.
Dr. Laura Bryan's passion is to help others create more fulfilling lives and relationships through personal growth and positive change. Her approach is compassionate, direct, and nonjudgmental. Laura thoughtfully customizes her treatment approach to the individual needs, wants and life circumstances using a combination of effective and evidenced-based therapy, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. She specializes in anxiety, depression, family and marriage dynamics and addiction.
(469) 489-3788 View (469) 489-3788
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Ashley McErlean
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
As a marriage and family therapist, I view therapy from a systemic perspective. This means that my focus is not on individuals, but on relationships. The focus of treatment from this perspective is on interactions within systems, such as family and society, even when working with an individual. I believe effective therapy is based on faith that every individual or family has the ability to affect change within their own relationships. While I encourage clients to bring important relationships into therapy, I am qualified to work with clients one-on-one.
As a marriage and family therapist, I view therapy from a systemic perspective. This means that my focus is not on individuals, but on relationships. The focus of treatment from this perspective is on interactions within systems, such as family and society, even when working with an individual. I believe effective therapy is based on faith that every individual or family has the ability to affect change within their own relationships. While I encourage clients to bring important relationships into therapy, I am qualified to work with clients one-on-one.
(940) 202-7126 View (940) 202-7126
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Ken McGill
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
McGill's specialties and interests: Individual, Couples, Family and Group Therapy; Chemical, Sexual and Gambling Addictions; Cultivating Sexual Health in relationships; Pre- Marital, Marital and Family Counseling; Traumatization and Abuse; Depression, Grief, Domestic Violence; Faith-based Issues; Men’s and Women’s Issues; Students and Student/ Professional Athletes; Cultural Diversity issues.
Dr. Ken McGill has been counseling for 25 years. Dr. McGill has a BA in Religion, and his Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. Dr. McGill has his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, and is a Licensed MFT in Texas and California. Dr. McGill holds a certification in Alcohol and Drug Studies from UCLA, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Dr. McGill directed a residential treatment program for people challenged with sexual compulsivity, relationship addiction and sexual trauma. Dr. McGill also respectfully supports the integration of spirituality into the clinical treatment process.
McGill's specialties and interests: Individual, Couples, Family and Group Therapy; Chemical, Sexual and Gambling Addictions; Cultivating Sexual Health in relationships; Pre- Marital, Marital and Family Counseling; Traumatization and Abuse; Depression, Grief, Domestic Violence; Faith-based Issues; Men’s and Women’s Issues; Students and Student/ Professional Athletes; Cultural Diversity issues.
Dr. Ken McGill has been counseling for 25 years. Dr. McGill has a BA in Religion, and his Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. Dr. McGill has his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, and is a Licensed MFT in Texas and California. Dr. McGill holds a certification in Alcohol and Drug Studies from UCLA, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Dr. McGill directed a residential treatment program for people challenged with sexual compulsivity, relationship addiction and sexual trauma. Dr. McGill also respectfully supports the integration of spirituality into the clinical treatment process.
(972) 290-1067 View (972) 290-1067
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Valor Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, LCDC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Wills Point, TX 75169  (Online Only)
My name is Roberto "Robert" Guerrero, I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, and CCTP, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and BC-TMH provider. I have over ten years of experience in the field of mental health and chemical dependency, and currently operate a private counseling practice exclusively online near Dallas, Texas. I primarily work with young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also offer consulting services for business professionals.
My name is Roberto "Robert" Guerrero, I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, and CCTP, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and BC-TMH provider. I have over ten years of experience in the field of mental health and chemical dependency, and currently operate a private counseling practice exclusively online near Dallas, Texas. I primarily work with young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also offer consulting services for business professionals.
(214) 833-8162 View (214) 833-8162
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Ipek Isikli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, TX 75010
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with children, adolescents & adults in individual, marital, and couples therapy. My treatment is based on mutual understanding, respect, and trust. I am committed to providing a warm, personal, and individually tailored approach in a confidential and compassionate setting.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with children, adolescents & adults in individual, marital, and couples therapy. My treatment is based on mutual understanding, respect, and trust. I am committed to providing a warm, personal, and individually tailored approach in a confidential and compassionate setting.
(469) 382-4610 View (469) 382-4610
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Pam Mesker Pierce
MA, MS, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Experience includes 12-Step programs, addiction recovery, marital, grief, boundaries, divorce, codependency, inner child, psychodrama, sex and love addiction, trauma, time management, coaching, career, financial and pastoral counseling.
The clients that work best with me are ready to identify obstacles that are preventing them from living a juicy and fulfilling life. I guide my clients to empower themselves and be survivors, not victims. I assign frequent homework and will not work harder than you. I will most often tell you what you don't want to hear, in a loving, kind way. I use a variety of treatment modalities in any given session. I also have extensive knowlege and resources regarding the 12 steps. If requested, I can counsel from a Christian perspective.
Experience includes 12-Step programs, addiction recovery, marital, grief, boundaries, divorce, codependency, inner child, psychodrama, sex and love addiction, trauma, time management, coaching, career, financial and pastoral counseling.
The clients that work best with me are ready to identify obstacles that are preventing them from living a juicy and fulfilling life. I guide my clients to empower themselves and be survivors, not victims. I assign frequent homework and will not work harder than you. I will most often tell you what you don't want to hear, in a loving, kind way. I use a variety of treatment modalities in any given session. I also have extensive knowlege and resources regarding the 12 steps. If requested, I can counsel from a Christian perspective.
(469) 208-6767 View (469) 208-6767
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Carolyn Clontz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wylie, TX 75098
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor with six years of experience. I spent more than ten years working with veterans and their families, coping with deployment, PTSD, and family disruption throughout their military careers. I utilize a wide range of modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Family Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. I firmly believe that people are people regardless of their chosen labels or the ones society puts on them.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor with six years of experience. I spent more than ten years working with veterans and their families, coping with deployment, PTSD, and family disruption throughout their military careers. I utilize a wide range of modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Family Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. I firmly believe that people are people regardless of their chosen labels or the ones society puts on them.
(832) 346-8325 View (832) 346-8325

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Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.