Therapists in Dallas County, TX

Hello! Welcome to the first step of therapy - reaching out for support. I am an experienced clinician with 20 years of service in the field. Throughout my career I have counseled children, adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds and cultures. I specialize in several areas including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem, and relationship issues, amongst others. I use an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused treatment.

I believe that we are all our own best experts and advocates. As such, I approach the therapeutic relationship from a place of deep respect for client’s needs, strengths, and personal goals. As a clinician, I prioritize bringing a calm, peaceful environment to sessions – by instilling a sense of safety and unconditional acceptance, we can work collaboratively through life’s challenges. I have experience working with adults and older adults with a variety of care needs. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, trauma, aging, LGBTQ issues, substance use, and caregiver support.

Are you ready to work in an empathetic and energetic environment? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or relational issues (even if that's in your relationship with yourself)? Want help figuring out your direction or purpose? If you answered yes, I'd like to work with you.

Chris embodies social justice by utilizing an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and intersectional approach in the therapy space. To promote transparency and share how they navigate the world, Chris is Latinx/e biracial, queer, nonbinary/agender, neurodivergent, fat/larger-bodied person. Chris is also in an interracial marriage with their Black husband, and they have one dog together. Chris continues to further their learning and understanding within therapy by centering disabled, queer, transgender, and BIPOC folk in the research they read and the educational materials they engage with.

I have experience working with clients from various backgrounds and with various mental health needs. I provide evidence-based therapeutic practices in sessions to assist clients with reaching their therapy goals. Therapy goals are established collaboratively. Clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, women's issues, racial issues, job stress, daily stressors, life transitions, trauma, LGBTQIA+, etc. are clients who I have had the benefit to work with over the past several years. I am passionate about helping you improve your mental health and overall health.

How brave you are to begin the search for a therapist! Now that the journey has begun allow me to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, foster relationships that are fulfilling, create an intimate and safe space for you and/or your spouse or partner, or navigate the tough path that life has you on right now. We all struggle and sometimes the struggle is worse depending on what day it is. I want to be able to help you reach your full potential in every area of life and help you maximize life's experiences. I encourage transparency and vulnerability through collaboration.

Coming to therapy is such a personal decision. My goal is to help my clients feel safe and secure enough in our therapeutic relationship to allow for open and honest communication throughout our time together. Building self-reliance is a goal for all and I will help my clients to work towards achieving this goal. Each person's needs are not the same, and I will work to find what your specific needs are to enable progress through each session.

Everyone needs someone in their life to help validate their feelings and experiences. Sometimes we may feel depressed or anxious without knowing the reason. This is not uncommon and talking to a therapist can help. I use a holistic approach while providing a safe space with acceptance of who you are. I help my clients create goals for themselves and we work on them together. Past experiences include working at community mental health clinics, community colleges, and universities, as well as private practice.

As a top honors graduate from Texas Wesleyan University, I have been trained by some of the best licensed professionals in the mental health field today. Having done my graduate practicum at Sante Center for Healing, I learned that treating clients from a holistic perspective gives them the skills they need in all areas to address their greatest concerns. As a client of mine, you will be asked to be an active participant in your therapy. The vast majority of my clients report more happiness and positive changes in their lives after only a short time as my client.

I believe in taking a holistic view of each individual, considering not only their internal experiences but also their external environment and relationships. By understanding the whole ecosystem of a person, including their strengths and patterns, we can tailor a treatment plan that is truly effective. One unique aspect of my background is my professional training in integrating a client’s faith practice with their treatment process, if desired. I respect and honor each client’s beliefs and preferences, ensuring that treatment is always client-motivated and client-led.

Life is too short to live in pain, fear or without joy. I love to help clients resolve issues, improve relationships and find the joy in their life. If you are ready to work to discover why you keep repeating the same problems or situations or you struggle with feeling down or anxious, then I am ready to help you find solutions.

Whether you, your child, or a loved one is struggling with any of the following: anxiety, trauma, self-harm, behavioral challenges, divorce-related issues, or feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, you've come to the right place. If you're feeling trapped in emotional distress or stuck in repetitive patterns, I'm here to help. My passion lies in nurturing the emotional growth of children and teens, strengthening family bonds, and guiding individuals to confront life's hurdles with empathy and resilience.

Jalisa Storey is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) in the state of Texas with over 2 years of experience working with adolescents and women from all walks of life who have experienced the negative effects of depression, poor coping skills, divorce, family conflict, mental stress, dysfunctional relationships, school issues, sexual abuse, women’s issues, and more.

Lea deeply values cultural diversity and respect for the unique lens that each individual possesses, and through which- experiences their environment. Lea believes it is of the utmost importance to provide a trauma-informed perspective for all marginalized populations including BIPOC. As such, she prides herself on being an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and advocate whom places great emphasis upon awareness of multiculturalism. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Lea feels as if she can offer an intimate form of empathy to her clients.

Whether you struggle to meet your own expectations, or feel that you never meet other's expectations, many find themselves in different phases of life experiencing loss, confusion and anxiety. We many times focus so determinedly on singular goals, and only later question who and what it all was for. Ashamed of failures in the past and intimidated by the possibilities of the future, it can be difficult to know how to do the next right thing in the present moment. I aim to be there to provide empathy to my client's through the journey of asking and answering their hardest questions.

My ideal client is someone who is navigating the complexities of adolescence or young adulthood, perhaps facing developmental or neurological changes that can be challenging to navigate alone. They may be struggling with understanding themselves, their relationships, or how past experiences shape their current feelings. They might also identify as neurodivergent or as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, seeking a therapist who understands and respects their unique identity and experiences. In our therapeutic relationship, my client's needs are at the forefront.

Do you feel like you are going through life transitions alone? Are you having a hard time adjusting to certain situations and don’t have the skills to get through it? No one should have to go through difficult times alone. Don’t be afraid to seek the help you need in a setting that is non-judgmental and safe. You won’t experience negativity or criticism here. You deserve to be heard and validated for how you feel and see the world.

Have you been feeling a lack of motivation to do anything, exhausted and just feel sort of “bluh”? Are you stressed, overwhelmed and having trouble finding the positives around you or seeing your own strengths? If you find yourself needing some encouragement, hope, and healing in this world, you are not alone and I would love to be your therapist!

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