Feminist Therapists in Dallas, TX

As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you deserve a provider who fully welcomes and affirms your identities, values, and lived experiences. Whether you are coming to therapy to explore gender, sexuality, or neurodiversity, work through relationship stressors or body image/eating issues, or heal from the pains of religious-based trauma, you will be seen, heard, and deeply valued in this space. In this collaborative process, we’ll work together to identify your goals and strengths to tailor your care in a client-focused way. From the start, I hope to meet you where you are at and ultimately, inspire personal growth and restoration.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Located in Dallas, Texas. I graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor of science in Psychology. I then attended Southern Methodist University and graduated with a Master of Science in Counseling. Additionally I am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and treat those who have experienced Trauma. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which allows me to effectively treat many kinds of trauma as well as a wide variety of other issues. I have specialized training and am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ clients.

My ideal client faces significant mental health challenges and seeks empathetic guidance. They may be a young athlete with performance anxiety, a child or adolescent dealing with anxiety, depression, or ADHD, or a woman facing self-esteem or trauma issues. They need empathy, practical coping skills, support, confidentiality, and accessibility. Their goals include improved mental health, personal growth, enhanced performance, healing, and empowerment. Ultimately, they want to transform their lives from struggle and distress to hope, healing, and resilience, with my support on this journey.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. TELEHEALTH AND FACE TO FACE. My approach to counseling focuses on how the influences of the past affect the decisions and interactions you are having today. Throughout our therapy, together, you and I will look at the different aspects of your personality, how you were raised, and the messages you received from you parent(s), and how you functioned in the family system. In addition, both of us will work on counseling goals, which will govern the direction of your counseling process.

Hello! I believe in the value of connection and authenticity. My therapeutic approach comes from a deep-seeded belief that all humans are worthy of love and compassion. I believe that each person needs different things and it is my hope to be available to you to offer guidance, support, empathy, compassion, and acceptance without judgement. I deeply value diversity and inclusivity, and connecting with my clients is of the utmost importance to me. My goal is to be present for my clients and for them to feel safe in sharing their stories with me.

Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed right now? Could you really use more positive support to help empower you to create the fulfilling life you deserve? With over 25 years of experience, I continue to be passionate about helping my clients to accomplish just that! I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral approach and my therapeutic environment is a safe and accepting space filled with curiosity, humor and compassion. With my extensive experience and training, you can trust that you are in the rights hands from the get-go. Be ready to learn how to overcome what's holding you back so you are able to reach all of your goals ASAP!

Do you often find that you compare yourself to others? Do you want to stop unhealthy behaviors but have a hard time making change? Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of unhealthy relationships, but you're not sure what to do about it? Maybe you struggle with setting and keeping boundaries with yourself and others. We all have limits in relationships that help us feel safe and connected, although sometimes it's hard to assert them. Many of us have been "trained" to ignore our own needs. What would it be like to work on making decisions in your life that truly benefit you and allow you to have healthier connections?

While I bring a wealth of knowledge and techniques to the table, I firmly believe in tailoring each session to the unique needs of my clients. By following the lead of those I work with, I ensure that our therapeutic journey is guided by their concerns and goals. Through collaborative dialogue and real-time feedback, clients are empowered to navigate their relationships with confidence and resilience.

My hope is to walk alongside folx and support people who may find themselves struggling with anxiety or depression. If you find yourself seeking an internal sense of control through perfectionism, or seeking an external sense of safety through people-pleasing, I would be honored to support you as you learn to increase self-compassion, soften expectations, and identify your needs, limits, and boundaries, to support your sense of well-being. I enjoy helping those who have felt like no one knows them, truly feel seen and safe in their vulnerability and full authentic self.

Healing is a journey that is unique to each person’s individual lived experiences. Maybe you've experienced discrimination, trauma, or unhealthy relationship patterns that cause you to feel disconnected, unsure about yourself or life trajectory, or develop unhealthy coping mechanisms. Maybe you're feeling stuck or wondering if healing is even possible. In therapy I provide a safe open space that allows for growth, exploration, and healing tailored to your individual needs.

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.

I have a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, and I am eager to work with all clients wishing to grow, particularly in their relationships. I focus on all of the things that come together to make people who they are and utilize relational cultural theory (RCT). This means work with me tends to be more personal, as a means to help you grow in relationships. During trying times, I help individuals manage loneliness, grief, anxiety, depression, and other personal issues. In supervision of LPC Associates I utilize RCT and systems theories or others to meet the needs of their work. I teach doctoral and master’s students.

Please note I am NOT in-network with ANY insurance. I am licensed in Texas (for in-person and virtual appointments) and Arkansas (for virtual appointments only). We'd be a great fit if you: have an eating disorder/disordered eating and are ready to make progress with recovery, are looking to do EMDR to address trauma or negative life experiences or beliefs, or are a professional looking to find some work/life balance. I also love working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with those who have chronic illness/chronic pain.

People begin therapy for various reasons. Commonly for self-development, the wish to improve confidence, grieving a loved one or the loss of a relationship. Other reasons could be experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, or life transitions. Or perhaps you struggle with the existential questions of life. Whatever, your reasons for treatment are unique to you. There is only one You. That also means your goals and needs are specific to your ongoing interpersonal growth. If you are ready to improve your life, gain clarity, and learn ways to manage your emotions then counseling is a positive step.

My practice centers queer, neurodivergent adults experiencing complex trauma, maladaptive self image, dissociative concerns, spiritual and identity development, and mood disorders. I primarily help people address intersectional trauma related to family and close relationships, religious abuse, and neurodivergent, sexual, and gender identities. Trauma can intersect with other concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationships, and our bodies. Feeling stuck in our own mud, it's easy to lose control or hope. Sex worker friendly.

I am a humanist, social justice-oriented therapist invested in helping others heal and grow. I work with adults struggling with attachment and intimacy, dating and relationships, meaning and purpose, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, or general existential dread. I especially enjoy working with the marginalized, misfits, outcasts, or anyone who feels like one.

There is no manual for the LGBTQ experience. People in our community often find themselves having spent their childhood trying to stay safe, only to reach adulthood without the skills and relationships to have the fulfilling life they deserve. We often feel like we are spending our lives playing catch up, trying to reclaim our past while living out our present and future all at the same time.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Through understanding comes healing and growth. Life is too short to surrender to bad relationships, trauma, or emotional pain. I want you to live a life of true happiness and find meaning in work, family, friendships, and all areas of life. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life challenges you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.

Hey, your life is fine. Others have it worse, right? No one needs to know that you’re struggling. In fact, the image of yourself that the world sees is not really you, so would they truly care if you did share how you’re doing? You can’t ignore that gut feeling that the real you is too messy and strange for others to like or even understand. You hide your true feelings until it all becomes overwhelming and you feel out of control again. Maybe you can’t stop crying or you pull away from everyone and live on autopilot. Your old way of handling things is not cutting it, and maybe the frustration has you hoping for something better.