Parenting Therapists in Flower Mound, TX

Everyday leaves you feeling more defeated as a parent. You listen to other parents who seem to have it all together but for you it’s just failure, shame, and disappointment. The daily schedule of life with kids leaves you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and frustrated. The Joy of Parenting is just not there for you. I get it! Working with kids and families is my superpower!

I work with parents who see their children or teens struggle with anxiety, depression, or have experienced trauma. My practice is focused on working with the entire family system. Many times parents seek services for their child. When they come to my office, we work on helping the parent be a partner in the healing process. My approach is different than other child therapist because I involve the parents in every step of the process and encourage them to be the parents that they want to be. It is hard to see your child suffer. I'm here to help

My primary role as your therapist is to help you determine what sort of life you want to live and help you to create it. I don't use a 'one size fits all' approach but a mixed Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral approach rooted in Family Systems Theory. I also work with the family courts as a treating expert, a very different role than that of a traditional psychotherapist. As a forensically-informed Collaborative Divorce Mental Health Professional, Parenting Facilitator/Coordinator, Reunification Therapist, and New Ways for Families Parent Educator, I will use my knowledge to help you satisfy requirements in a legal setting.

Do you feel stuck in your relationship, can't find a way to repair or move forward, are you a parent that is worried about their child? I am here to help you heal attachment injuries, understand how each person is affecting the other, and find ways to move forward with more connection. You will can tools to repair in the future and limit future relationship wounds. Relationships are hard because we are not in their mind, sometimes we may be talking in different languages and missing each other. I am here to help slow it down so you can do something different in your relationships.

I work with children, adults and families. Individual experiences as well as experiences in a family system are unique.There are times in our lives that difficulties arise and unexpected life changes can leave us with feelings of hurt, stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and more. Counseling is a powerful tool that can help us understand, cope, and move forward in ways that are productive, purposeful and meaningful. It is an honor to walk aside each client on their health journey. With client consent, my kindhearted golden doodle therapy dog, Cooper joins in sessions providing support and comfort.

Hey there, I am a wife and mom of three. When I'm not in the office, you will find me playing beach volleyball, gardening, reading, or scrolling funny videos on TikTok. I take a holistic approach to counseling by considering the spiritual, physiological, and internal workings of your life. I love bringing the truths of the Bible and the wisdom of clinical counseling approaches, and pairing them together to help you in our sessions. We will work together to learn about what has led you to this place in your life and what we can do to improve the parts of your life that are negatively impacting you.

I am passionate about working with clients and feel honored to support you throughout your growth. My goal is to create an environment that is accepting, supportive and understanding. I strive to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow as well as become reconnected to their strengths and dreams.

Book with me now by clicking on my website. When your life seems to have burnt down around you, I want to be there to sit with you in the ashes and help you find hope in your circumstances. Whether you are struggling with day-to-day life, relationships, anxiety, depression or trauma, I can help. I believe that there is a solution to every problem, and that often, it takes asking for help to find it. I am honored to work with clients to find their solutions and what works for them in creating a preferred life.

Are you having difficulty managing daily life? Do you struggle with depression and/or anxiety symptoms and have trouble maintaining healthy relationships? You're someone who wants to learn better ways of coping but are stuck in a cycle of self-medicating, codependency or isolating from family and peers feeling shame and guilt from not being able to get it all together. Do you struggle as parent of a teenager with high-risk behaviors or as a parent, seeking some parental support? Maybe you're ready to make a change. You're ready to find hope, meaning and purpose in your life. I can help get you there!

Therapy can be one of the greatest investments you make in yourself and your relationships. Life is full of challenges, and many individuals and couples find that therapy can help them navigate these difficulties more easily. My goal as your therapist is to help you remove the barriers in your life that keep you from feeling connected to your loved ones. I will also help you to find ways to manage difficult emotions and thoughts so that you live a life that reflects your personal values.

You are not alone. In a society of unattainable standards it can appear that everyone has it together. From relationships to careers, parenting or happiness, we can be illusioned to others living a blissfully smooth life without fear, sadness or conflict. At some point in our lives, each of us may feel anxious, isolated, depressed or lonely and need help dealing with life's challenges. You are not alone. Problems with marriage or relationships, family situations, substance abuse, loss of a job, burnout, or parenting issues life can be overwhelming or debilitating, and at times beyond our ability to manage alone.

I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families find healing and wholeness through the therapeutic process. I treat pre-teen, teen and adult individual issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life-transitions, stress management and phobias. Additionally, I counsel couples, pre-marrriage, marriage, family and relationship issues like parenting, communication, infidelity, and adult-child/parent relationships. I am trained in Gottman Couples Therapy -Level 3, the neurobiology and treatment of depression and anxiety and an EMDR Certified Therapist.

As a therapist, I am passionate about building a relationship with my clients to facilitate positive changes in their lives. Together, we will work to identify personal strengths and resources you already have to make change feel possible. My practice utilizes an integrative and holistic approach to explore problematic thought processes and behaviors that affect your relationships and life roles. Insight-oriented guidance is provided as clients develop skills to navigate through life stressors, gain new perspectives, cultivate self-awareness and personal growth, and find balance.

As a parent, former educator, and as counselor, I have insight into the challenges children, adolescents, and their parents face in the world today. I am passionate about creating a safe space for my clients to explore their feelings. They find themselves heard, accepted, and at ease in a compassionate, laid-back environment. Clients are able to develop the skills they need to bring about positive changes, self confidence and improve relationships.

Hello, my name is Courtney Irby. My expertise is parent-child relationships, trauma/maltreatment history, family systems, anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional regulation. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents to help strengthen individual and family functioning. My style is compassionate and authentic, as well as direct when needed.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman’s University. Throughout my career I’ve had the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele including children, adolescents, teens, and adults. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, self-esteem struggles, parenting, and relationship issues.

Hello! I'm Heather, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a master's degree in professional counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University. I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate and effective counseling services with a particular focus on children, adolescents, and young adults. I am passionate about helping children and parents navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, emotional and behavioral regulation, social skills, and parenting challenges.

I manage and serve as the primary therapist and am a licensed professional counselor in full-time private practice. I have been practicing in the North Texas area since 2007. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. I have experience with helping individuals, couples, adolescents, and children through a number of different mental health related issues. I have a particular interest and heart for helping those that have a history of sexual abuse trauma.

I believe we all possess the potential to meet our challenges and find a fulfilling life. I look forward to accompanying you along this important journey. Through exploration of your experiences and through creative and courageous responses in your relationships, new pathways emerge. I provide conversation, expressive arts, and activity-based therapies with adults, couples, and teens. I provide play therapy for children, allowing them to feel safe, express themselves, and find solutions to problems, all in their natural language of play. I also enjoy collaborating with parents and caregivers to enhance relationships with their children and ease parenting challenges.