Psychological Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Irving, TX

Have you ever worried you've lost yourself somewhere along the way? Or maybe you've never known what it's like to have a solid sense of who you are. Perhaps a recent change rocked your stability. Birth of a child? Transition at work? A move? Loss of a loved one? You may feel anxious, lonely, or overwhelmed when trying to understand your purpose. In the past, you may have wondered whether there is any hope. Perhaps today is the day you are finally ready to shake the fears and make a change.

Do you feel like you have all the pieces you need to be happy but things are just not coming together? Whether you are experiencing a difficult life transition, relationship troubles, dealing with resurfacing past trauma, anxiety, loss, parenting challenges or navigating a turning point in your life, I can help you to make sense of things and create meaningful change. I will take the time to understand who you are as a person and we will develop a plan together. I incorporate the use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy to help my clients overcome trauma, phobias, anxiety and decrease other difficult symptoms to live better lives.

I've worked with children & adolescents in clinical outpatient settings, including individual, family, & group therapy, and intensive in-home services. I have provided community support services to adults with mental health & substance abuse diagnoses to help increase self-sufficiency. I've worked in research settings studying the effects of domestic violence on children and evaluating the effectiveness of Systems of Care for children with severe emotional / behavioral disturbances. I have experience with psychological testing, including intellectual / personality assessment and tests of academic achievement. I use psychological assessment for diagnostic clarification, level of care determinations, and providing other therapeutic recommendations.

Offices in Dallas, TX, Naples, FL and Sag Harbor, New York. Telehealth services available.

I provide presurgical psychological evaluations and psychological assessment across a variety of contexts. I strive to provide services that are objective and thorough in a competent and efficient manner. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, have over a decade of experience in the field of clinical assessment, bariatrics, and spinal cord stimulators and possess expertise in psychological assessment that makes me a uniquely excellent choice for your psychological assessment service needs. My specialty is conducting pre-surgical psychological evaluations and can conduct them via telehealth services.

Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with expertise in treating mental health and substance use disorders. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.

Looking for a therapist who is not just a good listener, but will give you "No BS" advice, answers, guidance, and direction? Karen E. Brown is widely known as the "No BS therapist"! She is a highly regarded and nationally known psychotherapist, couples counselor, mediator, and life coach. Though warm and caring, her approach is solution-focused and she has helped hundreds of clients improve their lives and relationships. With couples, Karen is highly skilled in relationship repair, conflict resolution, restoring sexual intimacy, and communication skills training.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by worry and uncertainty, no matter what you do? Unwanted thoughts, feelings of shame, and guilt are weighing you down. You want to feel happier, healthier, and fulfilled, but getting by the day is a challenge itself. You are prepared to take the next step, but not knowing where to start makes you feel hopeless. You may not remember a time when you didn't feel like this. Anxiety, OCD, and Trauma leave us feeling broken and disconnected from our true selves. If this feels true to you, know you don’t have to face this alone. We begin therapy by understanding where you are and the challenges you face.