Experiential Therapy in Colleyville, TX
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A. J. Molina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA-MAFT, LPC, CLC
Verified Verified
Colleyville, TX 76034
Most everyone dreams of a life that will turn out as we imagine it. But often, life takes a detour from that plan and many times we face discomfort or unwanted pain. We can experience anxiety, feel depressed, have broken relationships and don't know what to do. You want someone who can help you, your marriage, or family to move forward in life.
Most everyone dreams of a life that will turn out as we imagine it. But often, life takes a detour from that plan and many times we face discomfort or unwanted pain. We can experience anxiety, feel depressed, have broken relationships and don't know what to do. You want someone who can help you, your marriage, or family to move forward in life.
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Cassie Barrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034
Now offering supervision for Associates in Texas. In the midst of difficult times and challenges, we find opportunity. I believe that the moments we are pushed out of our comfort zone allow for personal growth and healing. I pull from several different approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I find that this creates a unique counseling experience for each client and provides a collaborative environment to explore.
Now offering supervision for Associates in Texas. In the midst of difficult times and challenges, we find opportunity. I believe that the moments we are pushed out of our comfort zone allow for personal growth and healing. I pull from several different approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I find that this creates a unique counseling experience for each client and provides a collaborative environment to explore.
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Nicole Bazaco
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034
I work with people who feel disconnected from themselves. For many reasons, you may have found ways to protect yourself from painful feelings or people who might hurt you. Often, these ways of protecting yourself led you to now feeling disconnected from yourself. I believe that your mental health struggles aren't pathological. What I see is ways you have adapted to survive difficulties in life that have in turn created challenges for you, like relationship issues, struggles with emotional intimacy, anxiety and panic attacks, career burnout, and/or using food or alcohol in ways that make you feel ashamed.
I work with people who feel disconnected from themselves. For many reasons, you may have found ways to protect yourself from painful feelings or people who might hurt you. Often, these ways of protecting yourself led you to now feeling disconnected from yourself. I believe that your mental health struggles aren't pathological. What I see is ways you have adapted to survive difficulties in life that have in turn created challenges for you, like relationship issues, struggles with emotional intimacy, anxiety and panic attacks, career burnout, and/or using food or alcohol in ways that make you feel ashamed.
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Hailey Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Watching your child struggle and feeling helpless to do anything about it is one of the hardest things about being a parent. You’ve read the parenting books, Googled your questions, talked to friends, but your efforts don’t seem to make an impact. I believe that we all do the best we can with the resources we have, and sometimes we simply need additional resources to make positive change. That’s where I come in! I empower children, teens, and parents to find healing and confidence through interventions that are both evidence-based and tailored to your unique circumstances.
Watching your child struggle and feeling helpless to do anything about it is one of the hardest things about being a parent. You’ve read the parenting books, Googled your questions, talked to friends, but your efforts don’t seem to make an impact. I believe that we all do the best we can with the resources we have, and sometimes we simply need additional resources to make positive change. That’s where I come in! I empower children, teens, and parents to find healing and confidence through interventions that are both evidence-based and tailored to your unique circumstances.
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Monica Willhite
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034
Throughout my life, I’ve had many experiences that contributed to my love of counseling and my role as a therapist, they have led to a passionate belief that everyone’s story is important and giving a voice to those stories is invaluable. I began my career as a teacher in the U.S. and abroad, and have over 15 years of experience in international non-profit work. I grew to love hearing other’s stories and saw the healing power of true relationships. I eventually returned to school to become a counselor and turned my passion into a path for healing, and I consider it an honor to do the work I do.
Throughout my life, I’ve had many experiences that contributed to my love of counseling and my role as a therapist, they have led to a passionate belief that everyone’s story is important and giving a voice to those stories is invaluable. I began my career as a teacher in the U.S. and abroad, and have over 15 years of experience in international non-profit work. I grew to love hearing other’s stories and saw the healing power of true relationships. I eventually returned to school to become a counselor and turned my passion into a path for healing, and I consider it an honor to do the work I do.
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Bonnie Galvan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Colleyville, TX 76034 (Online Only)
My name is Bonnie Galvan and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and New Mexico. I have been licensed in social work, chemical dependency and have worked in both fields for 19 years. I focus on person-centered solutions for universal problems as we all need help at some point in our lives. I have worked with adolescents and youth, the homeless population, with victims of domestic and partner violence, HIV/ AIDS patients, couples, the Incarcerated and am comfortable and supportive of the LGBTQI community with appreciation and respect for people of all colors, genders, sexual orientations and nationalities.
My name is Bonnie Galvan and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and New Mexico. I have been licensed in social work, chemical dependency and have worked in both fields for 19 years. I focus on person-centered solutions for universal problems as we all need help at some point in our lives. I have worked with adolescents and youth, the homeless population, with victims of domestic and partner violence, HIV/ AIDS patients, couples, the Incarcerated and am comfortable and supportive of the LGBTQI community with appreciation and respect for people of all colors, genders, sexual orientations and nationalities.
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Erin Wysong-Warren
Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CSAT, CPTT, SEP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034
If you struggle with sexually compulsive behaviors, sexual addiction, or have a partner who has caused devastation in your life, I can help. Trying to stop compulsive behaviors on your own is difficult, and you may find yourself failing and experiencing shame because you don't have the tools you need. Whether these compulsive behaviors come from being betrayed by a partner, experiencing PTSD, being enmeshed with a partner or parent, or grieving a divorce, I can teach you the necessary skills to handle life's challenges. I'm passionate about my work and want to help you.
If you struggle with sexually compulsive behaviors, sexual addiction, or have a partner who has caused devastation in your life, I can help. Trying to stop compulsive behaviors on your own is difficult, and you may find yourself failing and experiencing shame because you don't have the tools you need. Whether these compulsive behaviors come from being betrayed by a partner, experiencing PTSD, being enmeshed with a partner or parent, or grieving a divorce, I can teach you the necessary skills to handle life's challenges. I'm passionate about my work and want to help you.
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Shameela Keshavjee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034 (Online Only)
Is stress getting the best of you? Are you having trouble making decisions? Are your relationships suffering? When life feels overwhelming, it's hard to find the strength and wisdom to move forward. Maybe you know you deserve more from life, but you're not sure where to start. I would like to offer you the support you need to help you identify and remove the obstacles that keep you from achieving your goals.
Is stress getting the best of you? Are you having trouble making decisions? Are your relationships suffering? When life feels overwhelming, it's hard to find the strength and wisdom to move forward. Maybe you know you deserve more from life, but you're not sure where to start. I would like to offer you the support you need to help you identify and remove the obstacles that keep you from achieving your goals.
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Mitch Hill, LCSW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, BA-Psyc
Verified Verified
Colleyville, TX 76034 (Online Only)
My practice is all about improving self-awareness, self-control, and resiliency. I also focus on strengthening overall family connection and support. I use an eclectic blend of evidence-based theories and experiential practice. That means using the best of science in ways that are real, relevant and in-the-moment.
My practice is all about improving self-awareness, self-control, and resiliency. I also focus on strengthening overall family connection and support. I use an eclectic blend of evidence-based theories and experiential practice. That means using the best of science in ways that are real, relevant and in-the-moment.
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Full Hearts Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034
Therapists at Full Hearts Counseling believe that pain can end. We can’t undo the bad things that happen in life, nor can we help you to forget that they occurred. We can help you to find some renewal of hope for a better tomorrow. Full Hearts counseling specializes in treating people with complex or developmental trauma. Trauma is described as having been exposed to a real or perceived life threat or fear-provoking event in your childhood, recent past, or present that has produced an increased anxiety reaction.
Therapists at Full Hearts Counseling believe that pain can end. We can’t undo the bad things that happen in life, nor can we help you to forget that they occurred. We can help you to find some renewal of hope for a better tomorrow. Full Hearts counseling specializes in treating people with complex or developmental trauma. Trauma is described as having been exposed to a real or perceived life threat or fear-provoking event in your childhood, recent past, or present that has produced an increased anxiety reaction.
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Valinda Sue Zimmerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Colleyville, TX 76034
Have you had a situation happen that has caused deep emotional or physical pain? Has the pain been pushing you to the breaking point? Pain can come in many forms both emotional and physical and the strategies we use to deal with it often make the problem worse rather than better. Are you unsure what to do or where to go? Is your desire to get out of the pain but you are afraid that it can't get better? I can tell you from experience that ignoring it doesn't help but I do know that there are lots of strategies to get through it. I’d like the opportunity to show you how to turn your breakdown into a BREAKTHROUGH!
Have you had a situation happen that has caused deep emotional or physical pain? Has the pain been pushing you to the breaking point? Pain can come in many forms both emotional and physical and the strategies we use to deal with it often make the problem worse rather than better. Are you unsure what to do or where to go? Is your desire to get out of the pain but you are afraid that it can't get better? I can tell you from experience that ignoring it doesn't help but I do know that there are lots of strategies to get through it. I’d like the opportunity to show you how to turn your breakdown into a BREAKTHROUGH!
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Catherine W Burton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Colleyville, TX 76034
Experience Matters - Known by her clients as the therapist who wastes no time "getting to the point", Catherine Word Burton is an experienced therapist who has helped countless couples and singles through her private practice for over 26 years. She is the author of SALT (Single Again Life Training Divorce Recovery Program). She is also the author of two new books, "Don't Give Up! You Can Be Your Own Therapist" and accompanying Workbook, available on Amazon and ebook. Her therapy is solution focused and fast tracked.
Experience Matters - Known by her clients as the therapist who wastes no time "getting to the point", Catherine Word Burton is an experienced therapist who has helped countless couples and singles through her private practice for over 26 years. She is the author of SALT (Single Again Life Training Divorce Recovery Program). She is also the author of two new books, "Don't Give Up! You Can Be Your Own Therapist" and accompanying Workbook, available on Amazon and ebook. Her therapy is solution focused and fast tracked.
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Marqui McGill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034 (Online Only)
I understand how challenging it can be to navigate conflict in our relationships, especially with those we care about deeply. Have you recently faced a betrayal in your relationship? Do you feel exhausted trying to break free from unhealthy patterns? I'm here to offer my support to those who are striving to overcome the generational challenges that have affected their relationships. I'm committed to creating a space where you can feel heard, connected, and emotionally secure. Remember, healthy and fulfilling relationships are attainable, and I'm here to help you find your way back to feeling loved and connected.
I understand how challenging it can be to navigate conflict in our relationships, especially with those we care about deeply. Have you recently faced a betrayal in your relationship? Do you feel exhausted trying to break free from unhealthy patterns? I'm here to offer my support to those who are striving to overcome the generational challenges that have affected their relationships. I'm committed to creating a space where you can feel heard, connected, and emotionally secure. Remember, healthy and fulfilling relationships are attainable, and I'm here to help you find your way back to feeling loved and connected.
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Donna Earle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on providing a safe, calm environment where clients learn to trust. A warm and collaborative environment helps clients to regain a sense of felt safety, autonomy, and empowerment. Clients report they feel seen, heard, accepted, and understood. An environment free of judgement encourages clients to “use their voice,” a gentle prompt my clients hear often. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and in the inherent motivation to survive. I will meet you wherever you are on your journey. My approach includes compassionate confrontation and client accountability. If you are ready to work, I am your counselor.
I focus on providing a safe, calm environment where clients learn to trust. A warm and collaborative environment helps clients to regain a sense of felt safety, autonomy, and empowerment. Clients report they feel seen, heard, accepted, and understood. An environment free of judgement encourages clients to “use their voice,” a gentle prompt my clients hear often. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and in the inherent motivation to survive. I will meet you wherever you are on your journey. My approach includes compassionate confrontation and client accountability. If you are ready to work, I am your counselor.
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Distinguished Sex Therapist Rhiannon Beauregard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, CST-S, CPSBT, DST
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034 (Online Only)
The sexual part of your life is not where you want it to be and you are desperate for change. You and your partner are worried that something might be wrong with you or your relationship. You don’t know where to go for help. This sexual issue is keeping you from being happy and you and/or your partner are depressed and anxious all the time. You think about this all the time. You feel like you don’t know enough about sex and you certainly don’t know how to solve this problem, even though you have tried. No one taught you how to have a healthy and positive sexual identity, so how are you supposed to know how to fix this?
The sexual part of your life is not where you want it to be and you are desperate for change. You and your partner are worried that something might be wrong with you or your relationship. You don’t know where to go for help. This sexual issue is keeping you from being happy and you and/or your partner are depressed and anxious all the time. You think about this all the time. You feel like you don’t know enough about sex and you certainly don’t know how to solve this problem, even though you have tried. No one taught you how to have a healthy and positive sexual identity, so how are you supposed to know how to fix this?
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Dr. Storey’s approach to psychotherapy aims to provide the dual approach of providing symptom relief, and diving into the root of each individual’s presenting concern. She views psychotherapy as a means to help individuals make sense of wants and needs, and to advocate for a way of being that feels empowering and in connection with their own values. She can help with identification of triggers, improving coping skills, and enhancing relaxation skills. Dr. Storey is currently accepting appointments for individual psychotherapy and couples/marital counseling, ages 18 and up, in our Southlake office, or via Telehealth.
Dr. Storey’s approach to psychotherapy aims to provide the dual approach of providing symptom relief, and diving into the root of each individual’s presenting concern. She views psychotherapy as a means to help individuals make sense of wants and needs, and to advocate for a way of being that feels empowering and in connection with their own values. She can help with identification of triggers, improving coping skills, and enhancing relaxation skills. Dr. Storey is currently accepting appointments for individual psychotherapy and couples/marital counseling, ages 18 and up, in our Southlake office, or via Telehealth.
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Shannon Trace (Shiels)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034
Not accepting new clients
It is common for us to get to a place in our lives where we feel stuck or unhappy. We may feel as if we are just going through the motions and find it difficult to see a brighter future. Many of times these feelings can have a negative impact on our overall health and close relationships. Fortunately, there is hope and we do not have to struggle with feeling stuck or unhappy alone.
It is common for us to get to a place in our lives where we feel stuck or unhappy. We may feel as if we are just going through the motions and find it difficult to see a brighter future. Many of times these feelings can have a negative impact on our overall health and close relationships. Fortunately, there is hope and we do not have to struggle with feeling stuck or unhappy alone.
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Mayra Alejandra Nieto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bedford, TX 76021 (Online Only)
I will be sincere, genuine and compassionate as I listen to your needs and help guide you through the storm. I have 10 plus years of experience serving children, teens and adults who had or were suffering from trauma at all levels; daily and chronic stress; mental health disorders, spiritual warfare, anger, anxiety, grief, depression and more. I use a variety of techniques to help you navigate life and not only survive it but have growth from any challenge. I enjoy using art, play, narrative, music, spiritual and holistic techniques. interventions.
I will be sincere, genuine and compassionate as I listen to your needs and help guide you through the storm. I have 10 plus years of experience serving children, teens and adults who had or were suffering from trauma at all levels; daily and chronic stress; mental health disorders, spiritual warfare, anger, anxiety, grief, depression and more. I use a variety of techniques to help you navigate life and not only survive it but have growth from any challenge. I enjoy using art, play, narrative, music, spiritual and holistic techniques. interventions.
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Cardinal Counseling and Wellness Group PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
Asking for help can be hard. There is still so much stigma and misunderstanding associated with mental health. Day to day life can be overwhelming and difficult to manage no matter who you are. Whether you're going through a transition, or seeking support for past or recent trauma, there is help. Guidance and clarity in your experience as a first time mother, a firefighter, a grieving father, or someone struggling with addiction, is just a call/email away.
Asking for help can be hard. There is still so much stigma and misunderstanding associated with mental health. Day to day life can be overwhelming and difficult to manage no matter who you are. Whether you're going through a transition, or seeking support for past or recent trauma, there is help. Guidance and clarity in your experience as a first time mother, a firefighter, a grieving father, or someone struggling with addiction, is just a call/email away.
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Marianne DuMond
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, EMDR, CFRC, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
I work with EMDR, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Existential Therapy to address the needs of the people I work with. PTS is naturally occurring whether from childhood experiences or as an adult. It has been my privilege and honor to work with Veterans, First Responders and their family members through difficulties related to anxiety, depression, anger management, communication problems, self-medication, agoraphobia, social anxiety, and more. My job is to be fully present acting as a container for the release of issues as we uncover strengths and assets that are overlooked, forgotten or undiscovered.
I work with EMDR, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Existential Therapy to address the needs of the people I work with. PTS is naturally occurring whether from childhood experiences or as an adult. It has been my privilege and honor to work with Veterans, First Responders and their family members through difficulties related to anxiety, depression, anger management, communication problems, self-medication, agoraphobia, social anxiety, and more. My job is to be fully present acting as a container for the release of issues as we uncover strengths and assets that are overlooked, forgotten or undiscovered.
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How does experiential therapy work?
Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.
Is experiential therapy evidence-based?
Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.
How long does experiential therapy last?
The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
Does experiential therapy help with trauma?
Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.