Trauma Focused Therapists in Dallas, TX

Katie Smelko is passionate about the beauty that can come from broken places and wants to see you healthy in body, heart, and mind. She believes that all of these aspects contribute to you thriving. By co-creating a safe space for openness, processing, and healing, she will partner with you to identify questions and experiences that may be interfering with your sense of wholeness. She specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, as well as those who deal with issues that are often linked with trauma experiences. These include substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.

Have you have been finding it harder to feel joy, self-acceptance, or it's becoming harder by the day to simply stay afloat? In life, we are often made to feel flawed for being human, but I want you to know that you deserve a space that is healing, supportive, and free of judgment. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I feel honored to help others navigate painful events, emotions, and disordered eating behaviors so that they are able to live their life to its full potential and appreciate their authentic selves. Opening up about our pain can feel like a risk, but I hope in our work together, you realize you're worth this risk.

Hi, I'm Buddy, a licensed therapist serving clients throughout Texas. With over a decade of experience, I blend the art of listening with the science of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, creating a safe, confidential space to navigate the complexities of life. As your practical and engaging guide, I'm here to help you adapt more easily to life's ups and downs, offering a roadmap that brings clarity and purpose to your life. In our sessions, you'll find a personalized and attentive approach. My clients often express feeling deeply understood and supported, which is fundamental to our work together.

I am Dr. Alejandra Ríos-Cruz (she/her), a bilingual post-doctoral psychologist. I am an empathetic & compassionate clinician determined to help individuals from all backgrounds achieve their goals. To promote wellness and address patients’ needs, I use a collaborative & integrative approach to psychotherapy. A main priority for me is to create a safe space built on trust where you can be your most authentic self without fear of judgment. I believe only then can a journey of reflection, healing, & change begin. My clinical interests include trauma, depression, anxiety, intimate partner violence, diversity issues, & attachment styles.

*TAKING NEW CLIENTS* Our goal is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance in their lives, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through any struggle with which they are confronted. Lisa specializes in working with adults, individuals, couples, families and LGBT, and Natasha specializes in children, adolescents, adults, family/child conflict, depression self harm/suicidal ideation. We help clients cope with life's daily struggles and/or issues resulting from trauma and conflict and to cultivate a healthier style of living to ensure future well-being.

I work with preteens, teens, college students, adults, and couples. Expectations: A warm, nurturing, and supportive experience, as we identify and address immediate and underlying sources of distress impeding your ability to live a happier and more fulfilling life. I individualize an eclectic mix of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapy techniques with each individual. In addition to individual therapy, I provide family therapy, couples counseling, premarital & marital counseling, and career counseling. I also offer executive function training & am a Cogmed Provider (brain training for attention & memory).

Hi, I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based out of Texas. I received my Masters in Counseling and have worked with youth, adolescents, families and adults to support individuals with impeded experiences.

Therapy is not easy, and it takes a lot of courage to ask for help. I commend you for taking the next step in investing in your mental health. The therapeutic relationship with your counselor matters, and I believe through positive connections and meaningful relationships, healing can happen. I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ, and relationship challenges. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and collaborative environment when working with my clients.

I provide a safe place where adult women can learn tools to break negative patterns and toxic cycles so that they can feel empowered to get healing and transform their lives. I want to walk alongside of you to bring healing by helping you investigate triggers, learn to process your emotions, get your needs met, learn to regulate and ground your nervous system, and get you connected to internal safety, love and self-compassion.

As an LMSW specializing in trauma and complex trauma, I offer culturally responsive care integrating EMDR, Trauma Model Therapy, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (currently in training), along with holistic modalities like DBT, IFS, and Mindfulness-Based CBT.

The creation of a meaningful life can be undertaken at any time. People are resilient and capable of change; this capacity allows individuals to understand where they have come from, where they want to be, and to shift their lives in a positive direction. Psychotherapy facilitates this dynamic process. My practice focuses on a collaborative relationship that cultivates awareness, compassion, and agency-my goal is to empower individuals to transform personal vulnerabilities into paths of growth that lead to states of wellbeing.

Do your own emotions scare you? Maybe you feel great when experiencing joy, inspiration, or gratitude, but what happens when things aren’t going so well? Do you feel uncomfortable with anger, jealousy, or disappointment? It’s normal to have difficulty navigating our emotions and all they can bring forward. I am here to provide a supportive environment where we can learn together.

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.

Greetings! No matter what your reason is for seeking counseling, there is no better way to find solutions for life's challenges, big or small, than to share them with an impartial ear. Years ago, I was introduced to the concept that I can only learn that much about myself, which I am willing to share with another person, who can objectively reflect back what was heard. Then the opportunity to learn if I had any skewed thinking that affected my life choices or interpretations was presented. The pursuit of deeper understanding and reflection began for me, and after more life experience, I set out to be that person for others.

I'm a compassionate mental health professional committed to providing evening virtual counseling services to clients of all ages. My warm and empathetic approach creates a safe space where you can share your thoughts and feelings without hesitation. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, chronic illness, grief, trauma, neurodivergent issues, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, or any other mental health concerns, I am here to support you every step of the way. As a member of the American Counseling Association, I am committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and delivering the best possible care.

As a business owner and visionary entrepreneur myself, I understand the nuances and challenges involved in being a highly motivated, high performing creative and professional. Even the most successful performers struggle with anxiety, internal harshness, and the residual impact of earlier life relationships and experiences. As a certified Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapist, my aim is to help you cultivate a deep and healthy relationship to yourself so that you can engage in healthier relationships to your partner, others in your life, and even to your professional work.

We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.

My name is Mark Odland, and I specialize in EMDR therapy, marriage counseling, addiction, men’s issues, and faith-based counseling for those that desire it. In my 15+ years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified EMDR Therapist I’ve had the privilege to train over 1,000 therapists, help over 1,000 clients, and provide over 15,000 therapy sessions. While I work with clients of all backgrounds, I have a heart for helping business leaders, physicians, fellow therapists, and other professional men. When not working, I’m practicing jiu jitsu, surfing, drawing, writing books, and enjoying nature with my wife and 4 kids.

Accepts most health insurance plans, Medicare, and I am currently taking new clients. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, I am specifically trained in using evidence based, empirically supported cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with clients who are facing challenges of medical disability, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, and sleep related disorders.