Therapists in Dallas, TX

Life is complex – often filled with positive experiences and also times of facing challenges. At times, it can feel overwhelming to manage some of those challenges on your own, and therapy can be a great source of support. I seek to create a space where you can understand more about yourself, the current challenges you are facing, and feel empowered in reaching your personal goals, hopes, and dreams. Therapy is most beneficial when you feel a sense of partnership and ownership in your process, from the first meeting, in setting your goals for therapy, and in setting a pace that supports your needs, healing, and growth.

I’m a therapist serving all of Texas. I’m a mom to a pretty bad-ass 12-year-old, a best friend to several gorgeous people, and a partner (I’m polyamorous, and have two partners currently). My friends, family, clients, and partners are the most important things on the planet to me. I have two cats, Rocco & Lilith, who are terrible, and I love them. I am a Health At Every Size provider. Four things that always make me happy: good coffee, The Office, a good eyeshadow palette, and fresh hydrangeas

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I've been working in mental health for 10 years. During this time I've worked with individuals and couples in private practice, as well as pediatrics, teens and adults in a hospital setting. The social injustices of the world initially drew me to the field of social work, and along this path I found my calling for working closely with people who've experienced complex trauma & adversity. I use trauma focused modalities in correlation with mindfulness practices, movement/nutrition, artistic expression, and an eclectic approach tailored to each individual's unique human experience.

I will work with you to cultivate nonjudgmental curiosity about yourself and others within an accepting, informal therapeutic environment. Having received my Masters from Texas Woman’s University, my approach to therapy is feminist and social justice oriented meaning I work with you to see how your particular mix of identities affects your life and empower you to look at the world with a critical lens.

It can be difficult to discuss your life struggles, relationships, gender, and sexuality. I aim to create a non-judgmental therapeutic environment to freely explore your feelings, frustrations, and fears so you may gain a deeper understanding of self, feel more authentic, and make positive changes in your life. I work with individuals, couples, and families of any sexual or affectional identity, including adults (18+) and adolescents (13-17). I have additional training and experience in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy Certification Level 1, and Janina Fisher Approach to Trauma Treatment.

Have you found yourself engaging in similar distressing behaviors, thought patterns, or relational dynamics despite your best efforts to change? My approach aims to address your current distress as well as work with you to investigate why this suffering is taking place to begin with. I believe unwanted behaviors, emotions, and thoughts are illustrating something about your experience that has yet to be understood. Therapy provides a relationship in which you can begin to make sense of what your suffering is saying. My hope is that in working together, you can journey towards long lasting life fulfillment instead of simply coping.

Hello! During my time as a therapist, I have discovered we are all trying to thrive while simultaneously doing life as peacefully as possible. I recognize this can get tricky at times, especially when we are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, burnt out, like we have lost our way, or even when we just start to notice things aren’t quite the way we’d like them to be. I take an eclectic approach when counseling clients and my integrative form of therapy adapts to your unique needs and goals. While life transitions can be daunting, it will be my privilege to walk beside you as we untangle the messiness of life together.

If you are feeling lost or like there are burdens in your life that are holding you back from being the person you know that you are. If you can’t seem to cut down on things you know are hurting you. If you feel less connected to work and friends. If you can’t let go of events from the past and feel like you don’t know who you are anymore, there is hope. It is normal for people to lose their way when life is so complicated, but struggle can lead to strength if we use it effectively. Friedrich Nietzsche said, “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” and I would like you find your why to help you regain your life back

Are you someone who longs for deep connections, yet often feels like you don't quite fit the mainstream mold? Perhaps you find yourself showcasing only parts of your true self in social situations, yearning to be seen in your entirety. If you come from a background historically misrepresented in mental health spaces, you may feel uncertain about exploring uncharted aspects of yourself. Belonging may seem elusive, and familial lessons of being "too much" or "too different" may have impacted your self-perception and relationships. While transitions make you retreat, trusting the process may leave you feeling isolated.

Is past trauma holding you back from your true potential? Together, we will make space for you to explore what is holding you back, remove the barriers and re-write your narrative - one that feels true to you. We shape the narrative of our lives through our words, and often those narratives are outdated and hold us back from the life we are longing for, one full of love, connection, and peace. Instead of letting them control you, we will tap into your unique power to change the story. We will break old patterns and narratives, and replace them with ones that feel true to you.

It is my belief that psychotherapy has the best chance to be effective when the client and therapist have a strong therapeutic alliance. That is, they have a good working relationship and are working toward exactly the same goals using methods or approaches best suited for the client. I strive to achieve this by providing a warm and safe climate, listening closely to the needs of my clients, and discussing our options and strategies.

As a relationship therapist, LMFT, and doctoral MFT student, helping relationships thrive is my ultimate goal. In addition to Family Systems work, I utilize Solution-Focused Therapy to stabilize day-to-day life and design a preferred future. Once a safe environment is established we will explore the root of the traumas. We will re-evaluate boundaries and increase self-confidence and self-validation with the development of strong coping skills and self-soothing techniques. I guide my clients out of survival mode to living in the present. I include psychotherapeutic yoga, CBT, DBT, attachment, and neuropsychology. I am EMDR trained.

I believe psychotherapy should be a transformational experience. We often get stuck in patterns of relating and being that, at one time, were adaptive and protective, but no longer help us to be our best selves. Psychotherapy helps to understand those patterns, develop strategies to disrupt them, and create new ways of being and relating that get us closer to our personal and professional goals.

Beginning psychotherapy or counseling can bring both anxiety and hope. Whether you're seeking help to address specific concerns or to engage in personal exploration, I bring many years of experience working with a broad range of issues and people. The process of psychotherapy is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop greater awareness and insight, and make meaningful changes that lead to greater fulfillment in your inner life and relationships.

Dr. Laura Bryan's passion is to help others create more fulfilling lives and relationships through personal growth and positive change. Her approach is compassionate, direct, and nonjudgmental. Laura thoughtfully customizes her treatment approach to the individual needs, wants and life circumstances using a combination of effective and evidenced-based therapy, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. She specializes in anxiety, depression, family and marriage dynamics and addiction.

Hello! I’m a licensed psychologist in Texas, providing short and long-term psychotherapy to adults and adolescents (ages 14 and up). I have worked across a variety of settings with people with presenting concerns ranging from mild to severe. Some areas of specific experience and interest are anxiety, depression and mood concerns, eating and body image concerns, uncommon experiences and thinking patterns (e.g., psychosis, hallucinations, long-standing feelings of being profoundly different than others), creativity struggles, chronic personality and/or relational problems, and recovery from trauma, abuse, and oppression.

My clients come from diverse backgrounds but all have one thing in common: they are bound by past traumas that continue to control their present day. My primary theoretical approach is one of interpersonal and holistic psychology that draws from acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic, existential, feminist, and multicultural counseling work. I use meditative practice and applied mindfulness as well as a holistic trauma model to allow my clients to find peace within themselves while also equipping them with the skills needed to continue their personal growth after therapy is complete.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor in Texas. I am multiculturally/bilingually trained in English and Spanish. I work with adult individuals, couples, and families. I incorporate my studies in psychology/neuroscience and my training as a family therapist into my practice. My trauma work has focused on family systems, processing childhood wounds and unmet needs as a child, and sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. I also work with clients that may be experiencing stressful life transitions or grief/complicated grief.

My passion is helping people cope with, learn from and overcome their unique life challenges. I offer clients expertise in short- or long-term psychotherapy, family consultation, and cognitive remediation as tools to help us identify goals and meet them through our work together. I am qualified and experienced to help adults cope with or resolve a wide range of challenges, including depression or anxiety, relationship issues, making decisions or transitions, recovering from injury or illness, working through current or past trauma, as well as diagnosing and treating various psychiatric and cognitive disorders.