Female Therapists in Dallas, TX
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Dr. Aysha Najjab is a Clinical Psychologist who provides individual and couples therapy for older adolescents and adults. She is passionate about helping individuals gain insight into unhelpful patterns of behavior, improve resiliency, and find inner peace. Dr. Najjab uses her knowledge of evidence-based practices to tailor therapy sessions to meet the individual needs of her clients. Dr. Najjab works with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, perinatal stressors, chronic health issues, family conflict, and life transitions.
Dr. Aysha Najjab is a Clinical Psychologist who provides individual and couples therapy for older adolescents and adults. She is passionate about helping individuals gain insight into unhelpful patterns of behavior, improve resiliency, and find inner peace. Dr. Najjab uses her knowledge of evidence-based practices to tailor therapy sessions to meet the individual needs of her clients. Dr. Najjab works with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, perinatal stressors, chronic health issues, family conflict, and life transitions.
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Dinah Dziolek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, BC-TMH, CCTP
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75262
Hello! I am a therapist, military spouse (recently retired) and Mom of 2. I have a passion for serving families who serve and sacrifice for our nation! For many years I lived the active duty military lifestyle. I know first-hand the pain of infertility as a military spouse and navigated fertility treatments in Military Training Facilities. I have lived through deployments and unaccompanied remote assignments as a young mom while managing home, kids, career and community service to fellow military spouses and families. I know the pain of being away from extended family, frequent moves and all the adventures of service life!
Hello! I am a therapist, military spouse (recently retired) and Mom of 2. I have a passion for serving families who serve and sacrifice for our nation! For many years I lived the active duty military lifestyle. I know first-hand the pain of infertility as a military spouse and navigated fertility treatments in Military Training Facilities. I have lived through deployments and unaccompanied remote assignments as a young mom while managing home, kids, career and community service to fellow military spouses and families. I know the pain of being away from extended family, frequent moves and all the adventures of service life!
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I am a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping young people through life’s transitions. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from New York University and Master’s degree in counseling from Dallas Baptist University. My professional experience includes over 15 years in education; working with families, middle school, high school, and college students. I have worked with teens and families struggling with issues ranging from depression and anxiety to family conflict and identity issues. Having worked in the college setting, I have significant experience in career counseling and future life planning.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping young people through life’s transitions. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from New York University and Master’s degree in counseling from Dallas Baptist University. My professional experience includes over 15 years in education; working with families, middle school, high school, and college students. I have worked with teens and families struggling with issues ranging from depression and anxiety to family conflict and identity issues. Having worked in the college setting, I have significant experience in career counseling and future life planning.
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Jennifer Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFSW, EMDR-tr
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75204 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting new clients; EMDR available. Do you struggle with anxiety and depression and can't seem to get a handle on it? Do you have complex past trauma that makes it a bit harder to adjust to your life now? I can help! I utilize evidence-based techniques that engage the body and the mind to quiet those false alarms within you that are creating those uncomfortable feelings. Approaching trauma, anxiety, and other ailments somatically (through the body) is an excellent way to create lasting change.
Accepting new clients; EMDR available. Do you struggle with anxiety and depression and can't seem to get a handle on it? Do you have complex past trauma that makes it a bit harder to adjust to your life now? I can help! I utilize evidence-based techniques that engage the body and the mind to quiet those false alarms within you that are creating those uncomfortable feelings. Approaching trauma, anxiety, and other ailments somatically (through the body) is an excellent way to create lasting change.
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As a super proud mom of two sons, I know first hand that even with the best parenting skills we can dish out, kids often still need additional support along the way to improve their social, emotional, and relational functioning. I believe in building strong relationships with children and their families, in a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment. I truly believe that relationship is the key to unleashing your child's potential and to promoting growth and positive change.
As a super proud mom of two sons, I know first hand that even with the best parenting skills we can dish out, kids often still need additional support along the way to improve their social, emotional, and relational functioning. I believe in building strong relationships with children and their families, in a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment. I truly believe that relationship is the key to unleashing your child's potential and to promoting growth and positive change.
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As a therapist, I want to help you develop a life worth living. We will work together to set goals, learn new coping skills, implement new behaviors, and explore values so that you can build a life that you are passionate about. In the words of Marsha Linehan, creator of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I believe, "the most caring thing a therapist can do is to help clients change in ways that bring them closer to their own ultimate goals."
As a therapist, I want to help you develop a life worth living. We will work together to set goals, learn new coping skills, implement new behaviors, and explore values so that you can build a life that you are passionate about. In the words of Marsha Linehan, creator of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I believe, "the most caring thing a therapist can do is to help clients change in ways that bring them closer to their own ultimate goals."
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Sarah is a dedicated therapist with a profound passion for fostering meaningful connections and authenticity in her work. She has made it her life's mission to create a safe and nurturing environment for her clients, where they can embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and well-being. With a heartfelt commitment to empowering adolescents, teens, young adults, and families, Sarah's primary goal is to help them recognize their inherent worthiness and the significance of prioritizing their mental health.
Sarah is a dedicated therapist with a profound passion for fostering meaningful connections and authenticity in her work. She has made it her life's mission to create a safe and nurturing environment for her clients, where they can embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and well-being. With a heartfelt commitment to empowering adolescents, teens, young adults, and families, Sarah's primary goal is to help them recognize their inherent worthiness and the significance of prioritizing their mental health.
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Monique Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSC, CCTP, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75204
You are here, and I believe I can help you--that is the first step, reaching out. My name is Monique C. Foster, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who worked in counseling, coaching, teaching and consulting for over 15 years. Healing and discovery--a therapeutic journey that I walk side-by-side with my clients. I have a wide range of counseling and coaching experiences from educational institutions, substance recovery, and psychiatric hospitals.
You are here, and I believe I can help you--that is the first step, reaching out. My name is Monique C. Foster, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who worked in counseling, coaching, teaching and consulting for over 15 years. Healing and discovery--a therapeutic journey that I walk side-by-side with my clients. I have a wide range of counseling and coaching experiences from educational institutions, substance recovery, and psychiatric hospitals.
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I believe we're shaped by biological (heredity, diet, hormones), psychosocial (peers, family, job stress), and psychological influences (thoughts, self-esteem, perfectionism). Addressing the mind-body interaction is critical. I guide and teach, helping clients learn new skills such as meditation and meridian tapping to handle life stresses. Clients who best fit my style wish to let go of negative patterns of self-doubt, guilt, worry, and feeling "never good enough." My therapy focus is here-and-now, focusing on mind-body habits, to develop new behaviors, recondition brain connections, to go beyond mere understanding or insight.
I believe we're shaped by biological (heredity, diet, hormones), psychosocial (peers, family, job stress), and psychological influences (thoughts, self-esteem, perfectionism). Addressing the mind-body interaction is critical. I guide and teach, helping clients learn new skills such as meditation and meridian tapping to handle life stresses. Clients who best fit my style wish to let go of negative patterns of self-doubt, guilt, worry, and feeling "never good enough." My therapy focus is here-and-now, focusing on mind-body habits, to develop new behaviors, recondition brain connections, to go beyond mere understanding or insight.
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Hi my name is Jasmine Ervin, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of Texas. My 10+ years of experience educator, counselor, and administrator have acted as a catalyst in how I prioritize ensuring that my clients not only receive proper counsel, but relevant psych education in how to apply learned skills to their daily lives. My mental health background in the private practice and hospitalization setting (outpatient and inpatient) have prepared me to work with various diverse populations and an array of specialties.
Hi my name is Jasmine Ervin, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of Texas. My 10+ years of experience educator, counselor, and administrator have acted as a catalyst in how I prioritize ensuring that my clients not only receive proper counsel, but relevant psych education in how to apply learned skills to their daily lives. My mental health background in the private practice and hospitalization setting (outpatient and inpatient) have prepared me to work with various diverse populations and an array of specialties.
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Shannon Carl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75214
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults (21+) whose presenting concerns are most often related to anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, "religious deconstruction," "purity culture," "religious reconstruction," sexuality, and relationships. My guiding therapeutic modalities are attachment-focused and trauma-informed (advanced training in Somatic Experiencing). I am also trained in ACT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (and EFIT), and the Gottman Method for couples. My practice is open to people of every religious tradition and people with no religious affiliation. I welcome married and unmarried couples into couple therapy.
I work with adults (21+) whose presenting concerns are most often related to anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, "religious deconstruction," "purity culture," "religious reconstruction," sexuality, and relationships. My guiding therapeutic modalities are attachment-focused and trauma-informed (advanced training in Somatic Experiencing). I am also trained in ACT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (and EFIT), and the Gottman Method for couples. My practice is open to people of every religious tradition and people with no religious affiliation. I welcome married and unmarried couples into couple therapy.
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Have you been struggling with shame from your past, or with low self esteem? Or maybe you"re experiencing difficulty in some of your relationships? Taylor works with young adults and adults who experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and challenging life transitions. Taylor works with clients to help them become the healthiest versions of themselves. She believes an empathetic space to process through thoughts and emotions can be transformative in a person's life.
Have you been struggling with shame from your past, or with low self esteem? Or maybe you"re experiencing difficulty in some of your relationships? Taylor works with young adults and adults who experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and challenging life transitions. Taylor works with clients to help them become the healthiest versions of themselves. She believes an empathetic space to process through thoughts and emotions can be transformative in a person's life.
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Lacey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating ADHD, complex trauma, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, “third culture kid” and Christian ministry issues, and foster care and adoption-related concerns. As a thriving Type 1 Diabetic, she has personal and professional experience helping patients cope with diabetes or other chronic illnesses. Lacey sees adults for in-person or virtual sessions and leads virtual groups for adults with ADHD. Lacey was born in Texas, but spent her teenage years overseas, where her parents served as missionaries.
Lacey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating ADHD, complex trauma, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, “third culture kid” and Christian ministry issues, and foster care and adoption-related concerns. As a thriving Type 1 Diabetic, she has personal and professional experience helping patients cope with diabetes or other chronic illnesses. Lacey sees adults for in-person or virtual sessions and leads virtual groups for adults with ADHD. Lacey was born in Texas, but spent her teenage years overseas, where her parents served as missionaries.
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All Things Flow Therapy & Wellness, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM, PMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75208 (Online Only)
Dear Woman, you cannot pour from an empty cup. You have many responsibilities that cause you to neglect your mental, emotional, and physical health. It's time for a change. All Things Flow Therapy & Wellness, PLLC, is the safe space to acknowledge, process, and embrace the changes in your life. You give so much to others; isn't it time you make therapy a goal and put yourself first?
Dear Woman, you cannot pour from an empty cup. You have many responsibilities that cause you to neglect your mental, emotional, and physical health. It's time for a change. All Things Flow Therapy & Wellness, PLLC, is the safe space to acknowledge, process, and embrace the changes in your life. You give so much to others; isn't it time you make therapy a goal and put yourself first?
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Karen Abonza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75217 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Karen Abonza helps you identify what you’d like to change and create a plan to work toward it. She offers a safe place where you can be yourself and not feel judged. She is passionate about using cognitive behavioral therapy to help you navigate depression, anxiety, and more. She looks forward to working together.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Karen Abonza helps you identify what you’d like to change and create a plan to work toward it. She offers a safe place where you can be yourself and not feel judged. She is passionate about using cognitive behavioral therapy to help you navigate depression, anxiety, and more. She looks forward to working together.
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I RISE Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75249 (Online Only)
Feeling lost or confused or you need a little help to redirect your path or gain insight on your thoughts or experiences? We all have those low moments & some of us experience this quite often than others. I want you to know that this is all OKAY. First, give yourself an applaud for loving yourself so much that you’re seeking counseling. If you are experiencing feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, or just need help gathering your thoughts - than look no further. Katonyia would love to help you rebuild and grow Holistically starting with emotional clarity.
Feeling lost or confused or you need a little help to redirect your path or gain insight on your thoughts or experiences? We all have those low moments & some of us experience this quite often than others. I want you to know that this is all OKAY. First, give yourself an applaud for loving yourself so much that you’re seeking counseling. If you are experiencing feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, or just need help gathering your thoughts - than look no further. Katonyia would love to help you rebuild and grow Holistically starting with emotional clarity.
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Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I am a licensed clinical social worker offering virtual therapy to individuals in Texas and Louisiana. My specialities lie in working with survivors of trauma, abuse and assault, LGBTQIA+ adults and teens, and those experiencing chronic illness. As a queer person myself, I value knowing I can access therapy from a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. My job is to meet you where you are and assess how your feelings, experiences, and the systems we live in impact how you make sense of the world. Learning about ourselves in such a way impacts the way we navigate our lives, for the better.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I am a licensed clinical social worker offering virtual therapy to individuals in Texas and Louisiana. My specialities lie in working with survivors of trauma, abuse and assault, LGBTQIA+ adults and teens, and those experiencing chronic illness. As a queer person myself, I value knowing I can access therapy from a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. My job is to meet you where you are and assess how your feelings, experiences, and the systems we live in impact how you make sense of the world. Learning about ourselves in such a way impacts the way we navigate our lives, for the better.
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Are you searching for a space where you're free to express your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment? Allow me to introduce myself – Nakhal Zafar. My aim is to foster a nurturing, empathetic space for individuals, couples, and families to openly navigate their experiences – challenges or triumphs. My approach is rooted in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a deep respect for individual experiences.
Are you searching for a space where you're free to express your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment? Allow me to introduce myself – Nakhal Zafar. My aim is to foster a nurturing, empathetic space for individuals, couples, and families to openly navigate their experiences – challenges or triumphs. My approach is rooted in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a deep respect for individual experiences.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? I believe the process of change through therapy should not only involve self-understanding and insight into the past, but beyond that it should also focus on helping clients to learn skills for present-time challenges. Therefore my approach helps clients to develop specific skills for thinking and acting in constructive ways. I am a proponent of therapist actively collaborating with a client to help him/her find ways to manage life better.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? I believe the process of change through therapy should not only involve self-understanding and insight into the past, but beyond that it should also focus on helping clients to learn skills for present-time challenges. Therefore my approach helps clients to develop specific skills for thinking and acting in constructive ways. I am a proponent of therapist actively collaborating with a client to help him/her find ways to manage life better.
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Sharon Aguilar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204 (Online Only)
You have been wondering if maybe you are neurodivergent but don’t know where to start exploring this new identity. You have recently become a parent and realize you are having a hard time with the sensory aspects of parenthood. You are a new college student and realize that you have been masking, or hiding your authentic self, due to societal expectations. I am here to help, whether this is a new diagnosis, a self-diagnosis, or if you were diagnosed long ago and dealing with the potential trauma and affects related to a medicalized diagnosis.
You have been wondering if maybe you are neurodivergent but don’t know where to start exploring this new identity. You have recently become a parent and realize you are having a hard time with the sensory aspects of parenthood. You are a new college student and realize that you have been masking, or hiding your authentic self, due to societal expectations. I am here to help, whether this is a new diagnosis, a self-diagnosis, or if you were diagnosed long ago and dealing with the potential trauma and affects related to a medicalized diagnosis.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.