Grief Therapists in Lake Dallas, TX
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Dennis Patrick Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
Dennis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The ideal client for Dennis, is an adult experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, trauma (including PTSD), relationship challenges, or struggling with life's situational or transitional challenges.
Dennis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The ideal client for Dennis, is an adult experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, trauma (including PTSD), relationship challenges, or struggling with life's situational or transitional challenges.
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Kristin Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Dallas, TX 75065 (Online Only)
Have you been through a traumatic experience that impacts your life negatively? Do you suffer with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? Do your struggles stop you from living the life you always wanted? This could make anyone feel alone, exhausted, and disconnected from even your closest loved ones. But if you’re looking for someone friendly and supportive to share your struggles with, you’re in the right place! I offer a variety of evidence-based and trauma focused therapy techniques including CBT, CPT, and DBT and have a passion working with adults struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and many more.
Have you been through a traumatic experience that impacts your life negatively? Do you suffer with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? Do your struggles stop you from living the life you always wanted? This could make anyone feel alone, exhausted, and disconnected from even your closest loved ones. But if you’re looking for someone friendly and supportive to share your struggles with, you’re in the right place! I offer a variety of evidence-based and trauma focused therapy techniques including CBT, CPT, and DBT and have a passion working with adults struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and many more.
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As a therapist, I believe my primary responsibility is to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere within which clients can freely explore areas of their lives and selves which have not been working well. I believe in identifying client strengths and in supporting and building on those strengths. At at the same time, I work to help clients develop realistic and healthy alternatives to old habits which are interfering with their abilities to become the individuals they are meant to be and to achieve the goals they have set for their lives.
As a therapist, I believe my primary responsibility is to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere within which clients can freely explore areas of their lives and selves which have not been working well. I believe in identifying client strengths and in supporting and building on those strengths. At at the same time, I work to help clients develop realistic and healthy alternatives to old habits which are interfering with their abilities to become the individuals they are meant to be and to achieve the goals they have set for their lives.
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Christy Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, RPT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
SAME WEEK APPOINTMENTS MOST WEEKS. Hi! I'm Christy Graham, Founder of Acorn. Our christian therapists work with complicated families and situations, bringing in family members and other professionals to help effect change for clients. We focus on helping the systems already supporting your family be more effective. That translates into great skill and comfort working with schools, child care agencies, and courts for the benefit of my clients. Our clinicians have specific training in different modalities of trauma informed care [DBT and EMDR] and court informed treatment including reunification counseling and parent facilitation.
SAME WEEK APPOINTMENTS MOST WEEKS. Hi! I'm Christy Graham, Founder of Acorn. Our christian therapists work with complicated families and situations, bringing in family members and other professionals to help effect change for clients. We focus on helping the systems already supporting your family be more effective. That translates into great skill and comfort working with schools, child care agencies, and courts for the benefit of my clients. Our clinicians have specific training in different modalities of trauma informed care [DBT and EMDR] and court informed treatment including reunification counseling and parent facilitation.
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I am Dr. Ralph Casazza, a licensed psychologist; with clinical training & experience focusing on the treatment of issues related to depression, anxiety, work stress/career counseling, communication skills development, chronic medical conditions, pain management, PTSD, substance abuse, & other addictive behaviors. I have worked in various settings and with different client populations, including adults, senior citizens, medical populations (hospitals, nursing homes, and rehab facilities), LGBTQ+, substance abuse clinics, etc.
I am Dr. Ralph Casazza, a licensed psychologist; with clinical training & experience focusing on the treatment of issues related to depression, anxiety, work stress/career counseling, communication skills development, chronic medical conditions, pain management, PTSD, substance abuse, & other addictive behaviors. I have worked in various settings and with different client populations, including adults, senior citizens, medical populations (hospitals, nursing homes, and rehab facilities), LGBTQ+, substance abuse clinics, etc.
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Shaneé Hucks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
Are you currently struggling with a relationship or family system? Are you looking to overcome past hurts, communicate more effectively, improve trust/intimacy, make a decision regarding a relationship, re-envision your future, or simply to improve relationships overall? You found the right person! Hello, I am Shaneé Hucks, LMFT-Associate. I primarily work with individuals, couples/partners, and families wanting to improve or make changes to their relationships. I use evidence-based practices, tailor my approach to meet your needs, work openly with you, and help you take steps toward your preferred future.
Are you currently struggling with a relationship or family system? Are you looking to overcome past hurts, communicate more effectively, improve trust/intimacy, make a decision regarding a relationship, re-envision your future, or simply to improve relationships overall? You found the right person! Hello, I am Shaneé Hucks, LMFT-Associate. I primarily work with individuals, couples/partners, and families wanting to improve or make changes to their relationships. I use evidence-based practices, tailor my approach to meet your needs, work openly with you, and help you take steps toward your preferred future.
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My name is Gosia Betkowski, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) I absolutely love what I do! I am passionate about providing a warm, trusting environment to allow clients to work through any challenges and experience healing. I work with clients who struggle with a variety of issues-depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and so much more! I have a very client-centered approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are at in your journey and provide empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.
My name is Gosia Betkowski, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) I absolutely love what I do! I am passionate about providing a warm, trusting environment to allow clients to work through any challenges and experience healing. I work with clients who struggle with a variety of issues-depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and so much more! I have a very client-centered approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are at in your journey and provide empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.
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Lexi Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Dallas, TX 75065 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Every day feels like a rollercoaster of worry, and you’re stuck in a cycle of seeking relief in distractions? You’ve poured everything into helping loved ones, only to hit a frustrating wall? Your mind is a battleground of conflicting thoughts, making decisions and changes seems not worth the fight? Tasks pile up, and the idea of starting to tackle them is overwhelming you? Wearing a mask, even with yourself, becomes a necessity to feel somewhat okay? Strong emotions trigger panic or self-harm, and the pain or numbness feels easier in the dark places? Things you used to love no longer bring joy, and even laughter feels empty?
Every day feels like a rollercoaster of worry, and you’re stuck in a cycle of seeking relief in distractions? You’ve poured everything into helping loved ones, only to hit a frustrating wall? Your mind is a battleground of conflicting thoughts, making decisions and changes seems not worth the fight? Tasks pile up, and the idea of starting to tackle them is overwhelming you? Wearing a mask, even with yourself, becomes a necessity to feel somewhat okay? Strong emotions trigger panic or self-harm, and the pain or numbness feels easier in the dark places? Things you used to love no longer bring joy, and even laughter feels empty?
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Jerry Lynn Petty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
As a counselor I use Existential Counseling philosophy. Feelings of meaninglessness, existential isolation, freedom and death are often the result of the very nature of our existence. I believe individuals must learn to navigate paradoxes that develop naturally in all humans due to the nature of being.
Humans often struggle with being authentic and yet meeting societal expectations and pressures. Thus we must learn to create new meanings for ourselves continually in order to restore a sense of self in an increasingly fast pace and complex world.
As a counselor I use Existential Counseling philosophy. Feelings of meaninglessness, existential isolation, freedom and death are often the result of the very nature of our existence. I believe individuals must learn to navigate paradoxes that develop naturally in all humans due to the nature of being.
Humans often struggle with being authentic and yet meeting societal expectations and pressures. Thus we must learn to create new meanings for ourselves continually in order to restore a sense of self in an increasingly fast pace and complex world.
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Alexandr Philip
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
Appts are available today! Do you feel the grief you have is too much to handle right now? Are you experiencing anxiety just thinking about it? I would be honored to hear where your journey has taken you and guide you towards a direction of greater peace in your life. Most clients enter my door not knowing if there any answers that make sense to them. At the end of each session, many clients walk away with a feeling of being understood and heard. Although we haven't even met yet, I am confident that with my help; you may have given yourself a better chance to deal with the pain that has struck your heart. Let us heal together!
Appts are available today! Do you feel the grief you have is too much to handle right now? Are you experiencing anxiety just thinking about it? I would be honored to hear where your journey has taken you and guide you towards a direction of greater peace in your life. Most clients enter my door not knowing if there any answers that make sense to them. At the end of each session, many clients walk away with a feeling of being understood and heard. Although we haven't even met yet, I am confident that with my help; you may have given yourself a better chance to deal with the pain that has struck your heart. Let us heal together!
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Alyssa Floresca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Elm, TX 75068
I have experience working with clients experiencing grief, secondary traumatic stress; that are victims of crime, abuse or bullying, and those struggling with family or life changes.
I believe that people show their greatest strength and resiliency if they have an outlet for their emotions and a empathetic guide for how to navigate goals, struggles, triumphs and stress. I practice from a holistic approach that aims to help a client identify and utilize their greatest strengths to achieve wholeness and wellness. I have extensive experience working with victims of crime as an advocate and trauma informed therapist. I love working with children and youth (ages 6-18). Additionally I work with adults who are first responders or medical personnel struggling with work related traumatic stress.
I have experience working with clients experiencing grief, secondary traumatic stress; that are victims of crime, abuse or bullying, and those struggling with family or life changes.
I believe that people show their greatest strength and resiliency if they have an outlet for their emotions and a empathetic guide for how to navigate goals, struggles, triumphs and stress. I practice from a holistic approach that aims to help a client identify and utilize their greatest strengths to achieve wholeness and wellness. I have extensive experience working with victims of crime as an advocate and trauma informed therapist. I love working with children and youth (ages 6-18). Additionally I work with adults who are first responders or medical personnel struggling with work related traumatic stress.
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Challenging circumstances, stressful transitions, relationship difficulties, or overwhelming loss? please contact Jerry Heiderich( Bi-Lingual/Portuguese). At some point in our lives each of us feels overwhelmed with life and our circumstances. We offer supportive and compassionate care for couples, families and individuals. We want to walk with people during times of loss, healing or overcoming personal and interpersonal struggles in order to hear, help and bring about lasting change. We provide relational expertise to "Restore Hope & Renew Life". TELEHEALTH THERAPY Offered.
Challenging circumstances, stressful transitions, relationship difficulties, or overwhelming loss? please contact Jerry Heiderich( Bi-Lingual/Portuguese). At some point in our lives each of us feels overwhelmed with life and our circumstances. We offer supportive and compassionate care for couples, families and individuals. We want to walk with people during times of loss, healing or overcoming personal and interpersonal struggles in order to hear, help and bring about lasting change. We provide relational expertise to "Restore Hope & Renew Life". TELEHEALTH THERAPY Offered.
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Janie Darlene Trowbridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76210 (Online Only)
Many people struggle with stress, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting dilemmas, relationship/separation/divorce, trauma, self-esteem, or spiritual issues. Many also need to heal unresolved pain, guilt, or their past. These are all excellent reasons to seek therapy. I have helped many clients through teletherapy within the comfort of their own homes and offices. I would love to partner with you to help you rediscover joy and fulfillment if you live anywhere in Texas.
Many people struggle with stress, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting dilemmas, relationship/separation/divorce, trauma, self-esteem, or spiritual issues. Many also need to heal unresolved pain, guilt, or their past. These are all excellent reasons to seek therapy. I have helped many clients through teletherapy within the comfort of their own homes and offices. I would love to partner with you to help you rediscover joy and fulfillment if you live anywhere in Texas.
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I specialize in treating teens and adults who are struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. With my extensive experience and open-minded approach, I am dedicated to offering unwavering support and providing effective coping strategies. My commitment to multicultural and gender-affirming counseling ensures that you will be met with the utmost understanding and respect.
I specialize in treating teens and adults who are struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. With my extensive experience and open-minded approach, I am dedicated to offering unwavering support and providing effective coping strategies. My commitment to multicultural and gender-affirming counseling ensures that you will be met with the utmost understanding and respect.
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Kelly J. Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCATP, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Elm, TX 75068
Are you tired of feeling anxious and stressed all the time? Do you struggle with perfectionism & have a fierce inner critic? Are you feeling burned out by everyday losses/grief or need support with a big life transition? Do you struggle to balance it ALL? If you're wondering if therapy can bring you the Zen vibes you're looking for, you're in the right place! I truly believe therapy can be a game-changer! It gives you the tools to tackle life's obstacles with more strength, find healing, and unleash your full potential. Let’s work together to identify your goals, develop coping strategies, and explore new perspectives.
Are you tired of feeling anxious and stressed all the time? Do you struggle with perfectionism & have a fierce inner critic? Are you feeling burned out by everyday losses/grief or need support with a big life transition? Do you struggle to balance it ALL? If you're wondering if therapy can bring you the Zen vibes you're looking for, you're in the right place! I truly believe therapy can be a game-changer! It gives you the tools to tackle life's obstacles with more strength, find healing, and unleash your full potential. Let’s work together to identify your goals, develop coping strategies, and explore new perspectives.
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Debra Fitzgerald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP-S, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028 (Online Only)
I currently only see clients virtually who are located in TN . I work with those who are experiencing grief/loss, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders. I am open to see both individual and couples. I also am able to provide grief half-day intensives, grief presentations for anyone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I am an approved supervisor for those seeking licensure. I enjoy working to help those in this process!
I currently only see clients virtually who are located in TN . I work with those who are experiencing grief/loss, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders. I am open to see both individual and couples. I also am able to provide grief half-day intensives, grief presentations for anyone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I am an approved supervisor for those seeking licensure. I enjoy working to help those in this process!
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Nici Richardson McFarland
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MABC, LPC, BCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
Waitlist for new clients
Grief never looks the same for any two people, and grief support should and will be tailed to your individual needs because grief is not a ‘by-the-book’ process.
Hi, I'm Nici, and I'm glad you are here. I started Crown of Hope Counseling after six years of experience as a chaplain at a trauma level one hospital, feeling utter heartbreak at never knowing how the grieving individuals I served were coping after the immediate grief season. Grief extends far beyond the few days after loss, and I am passionate about walking with you on the journey to healing and hope. I believe in wholeheartedly continuing the legacy of the ones who have passed. Their death is not a period, but a comma— A story that continues to unfold with an abundance of love.
Grief never looks the same for any two people, and grief support should and will be tailed to your individual needs because grief is not a ‘by-the-book’ process.
Hi, I'm Nici, and I'm glad you are here. I started Crown of Hope Counseling after six years of experience as a chaplain at a trauma level one hospital, feeling utter heartbreak at never knowing how the grieving individuals I served were coping after the immediate grief season. Grief extends far beyond the few days after loss, and I am passionate about walking with you on the journey to healing and hope. I believe in wholeheartedly continuing the legacy of the ones who have passed. Their death is not a period, but a comma— A story that continues to unfold with an abundance of love.
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Dr. Janet Dougherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Lewisville, TX 75067
My areas of specialization include- Recovering from: Trauma, abusive relationships, Grief and loss, Self-esteem/self-confidence, Single parenting, Parent-child communication, anxiety, marriage and relationships.
Do you have unresolved trauma? Are your family patterns and dynamics of the past getting in the way of you being happy? It should not be so hard to live a better life. EMDR Intensives may just be the avenue you need to get you to that place of peace. If you do not have time for weekly therapy, intensives can help heal in a matter of days not months or years.
My areas of specialization include- Recovering from: Trauma, abusive relationships, Grief and loss, Self-esteem/self-confidence, Single parenting, Parent-child communication, anxiety, marriage and relationships.
Do you have unresolved trauma? Are your family patterns and dynamics of the past getting in the way of you being happy? It should not be so hard to live a better life. EMDR Intensives may just be the avenue you need to get you to that place of peace. If you do not have time for weekly therapy, intensives can help heal in a matter of days not months or years.
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Emily Watson Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201 (Online Only)
Since 2013, I've had the professional privilege of joining with others, like you, as they bravely face anxiety, depression, loss, relationship breakdowns, trauma, abuse, brain injury, difficult transitions, and many other life challenges.
Life is fragile and sometimes unpredictable. Unexpected or painful experiences can alter your life in profound ways. The cord of hope that connects you to your life and dreams can become strained or broken. You may feel anxious, sad, or angry. Perhaps some time has passed and you realize that time alone does not heal all wounds. Whether your wound is new or old, counseling can help. You don’t have to go through it alone. It would be my honor to join with you as you move through your struggles and experience more self-acceptance, peace, fulfillment, connection, and healing.
Since 2013, I've had the professional privilege of joining with others, like you, as they bravely face anxiety, depression, loss, relationship breakdowns, trauma, abuse, brain injury, difficult transitions, and many other life challenges.
Life is fragile and sometimes unpredictable. Unexpected or painful experiences can alter your life in profound ways. The cord of hope that connects you to your life and dreams can become strained or broken. You may feel anxious, sad, or angry. Perhaps some time has passed and you realize that time alone does not heal all wounds. Whether your wound is new or old, counseling can help. You don’t have to go through it alone. It would be my honor to join with you as you move through your struggles and experience more self-acceptance, peace, fulfillment, connection, and healing.
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I specialize in treating teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, anger management, personality disorders, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is tailored to address your unique needs.
I specialize in treating teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, anger management, personality disorders, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is tailored to address your unique needs.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.