Strength-Based Therapists in McKinney, TX
Chris Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
I utilize a strength-based approach and I integrate a number of modalities including CBT.
I believe parents possess tremendous power to influence their child's well-being. By just "Tuning up" our parenting a bit, we can tremendously benefit our child's behavior & emotional well-being. My objective is to help individuals, couples, & families to move through conflicts and navigate difficult situations. With my support, we will work together & help your child and/or adolescents learn how to regulate themselves, reverse problem behaviors, and feel empowered.
I utilize a strength-based approach and I integrate a number of modalities including CBT.
I believe parents possess tremendous power to influence their child's well-being. By just "Tuning up" our parenting a bit, we can tremendously benefit our child's behavior & emotional well-being. My objective is to help individuals, couples, & families to move through conflicts and navigate difficult situations. With my support, we will work together & help your child and/or adolescents learn how to regulate themselves, reverse problem behaviors, and feel empowered.
My foundation is strength-based, person-centered and solution-focused, in addition, I provide tools and strategies from John Gottman’s approach with my couple clients.
Now Accepting NEW Clients! I think of myself as solution-oriented and I feel privileged to be able to support and witness clients grow and overcome challenges they face in their day-to-day lives. I work with individuals and families, and have a special interest in working with couples as they work through and navigate relationship challenges, transitional periods and working towards creating stronger bonds. My educational and professional background has afforded me the experience of supporting clients with various concerns such as anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, grief & loss, and relationship issues–to name a few.
My foundation is strength-based, person-centered and solution-focused, in addition, I provide tools and strategies from John Gottman’s approach with my couple clients.
Now Accepting NEW Clients! I think of myself as solution-oriented and I feel privileged to be able to support and witness clients grow and overcome challenges they face in their day-to-day lives. I work with individuals and families, and have a special interest in working with couples as they work through and navigate relationship challenges, transitional periods and working towards creating stronger bonds. My educational and professional background has afforded me the experience of supporting clients with various concerns such as anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, grief & loss, and relationship issues–to name a few.
Hope and Love Christian Counseling
LPC Associate, MA, NCC, EMDRtx
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75072
Hope Changes Everything! Together we will find the unique path to realignment in knowing you were already fearfully and wonderfully made. My therapeutic modality integrates a holistic, strength-based approach while utilizing body awareness, EMDR, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. All of which is a fancy way to say that I want to walk with you, right where you are, just as He made you.
Hope Changes Everything! Together we will find the unique path to realignment in knowing you were already fearfully and wonderfully made. My therapeutic modality integrates a holistic, strength-based approach while utilizing body awareness, EMDR, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. All of which is a fancy way to say that I want to walk with you, right where you are, just as He made you.
Allison Tardif Art Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT , LPC, ATR-BC, CLAT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069 (Online Only)
www.allisontardif.com Licensed in TX, CT, VA. As a Licensed Professional Counselor & Board Certified Art Therapist, I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate self-awareness, growth, and change. Engaging in therapy requires courage. My approach is strength based, client centered, mind body focused, and holistically grounded. As an art therapist, clients have the option to engage in art therapy (but not required). No art experience is required. The creative process and artwork are explored to uncover insight into thoughts & feelings.
www.allisontardif.com Licensed in TX, CT, VA. As a Licensed Professional Counselor & Board Certified Art Therapist, I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate self-awareness, growth, and change. Engaging in therapy requires courage. My approach is strength based, client centered, mind body focused, and holistically grounded. As an art therapist, clients have the option to engage in art therapy (but not required). No art experience is required. The creative process and artwork are explored to uncover insight into thoughts & feelings.
Chris Olson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
“It’s okay if you fall apart sometimes. Tacos fall apart and we still love them.” At any given point, we are all doing the best we can to survive using what we know. My name is Chris Olson, and I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and aggression, and focus on rebuilding identity, trust, self-awareness, and self-esteem. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families.
“It’s okay if you fall apart sometimes. Tacos fall apart and we still love them.” At any given point, we are all doing the best we can to survive using what we know. My name is Chris Olson, and I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and aggression, and focus on rebuilding identity, trust, self-awareness, and self-esteem. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families.
Chelley Collins-Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069 (Online Only)
Change can be difficult for everyone, and it can certainly be hard to navigate and overwhelming. Are you trying to determine your next move in life? Are you struggling to find peace of mind? Life can beat you down in so many ways, whether it’s a stressful work environment, relationship turmoil, life transitions and/or overall mental health. Often, we are products of our environments, and it is vital to understand the influence that it has held in your life.
Change can be difficult for everyone, and it can certainly be hard to navigate and overwhelming. Are you trying to determine your next move in life? Are you struggling to find peace of mind? Life can beat you down in so many ways, whether it’s a stressful work environment, relationship turmoil, life transitions and/or overall mental health. Often, we are products of our environments, and it is vital to understand the influence that it has held in your life.
Bernard And Priscilla Chen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
Our clinical specialties: • Attachment focused dating & breakup recovery • Family of origin & generational issues • Emotional self awareness for parents • Codependency & emotional maturity • Childhood emotional neglect & parentification • Therapists and healthcare workers (doctors, nurses) • Grief & loss, life stage transitions • Trauma & EMDR therapy • Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, & binge eating • Adult children of alcoholics & addicts • Entrepreneurs and business owners • Money mindset and financial values
Our clinical specialties: • Attachment focused dating & breakup recovery • Family of origin & generational issues • Emotional self awareness for parents • Codependency & emotional maturity • Childhood emotional neglect & parentification • Therapists and healthcare workers (doctors, nurses) • Grief & loss, life stage transitions • Trauma & EMDR therapy • Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, & binge eating • Adult children of alcoholics & addicts • Entrepreneurs and business owners • Money mindset and financial values
Julie Tillerson - JourneyLife Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
Hello! Are you feeling stuck, experiencing painful or challenging life changes, facing deep wounds or traumatic experiences, finding yourself in repeated relationship or experience cycles or need help processing and figuring out next steps? While you cannot change the past, if you are ready to work through the healing process, you can experience wholeness and freedom on the other side through managing and reducing anxiety and depression, developing healthy identity, gaining freedom from hurtful relationships and thinking patterns, healing from trauma and developing positive self-worth.
Hello! Are you feeling stuck, experiencing painful or challenging life changes, facing deep wounds or traumatic experiences, finding yourself in repeated relationship or experience cycles or need help processing and figuring out next steps? While you cannot change the past, if you are ready to work through the healing process, you can experience wholeness and freedom on the other side through managing and reducing anxiety and depression, developing healthy identity, gaining freedom from hurtful relationships and thinking patterns, healing from trauma and developing positive self-worth.
Hi! I really enjoy meeting with people to talk about what is causing them stress. I enjoy meeting with adults, children and families who have attention issues, struggle with anxiety, and experience feelings of depression. In addition, I also focus on anger management issues. When we talk together, we talk about stressors and ideas for how to make small steps to help things go more smoothly.
Hi! I really enjoy meeting with people to talk about what is causing them stress. I enjoy meeting with adults, children and families who have attention issues, struggle with anxiety, and experience feelings of depression. In addition, I also focus on anger management issues. When we talk together, we talk about stressors and ideas for how to make small steps to help things go more smoothly.
Elizabeth Boudreau Boyer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Feeling stuck? You know something that happened in the past is affecting you, but you aren’t sure what to do about it. You’ve tried figuring things out and moving forward on your own. Maybe you’ve even tried therapy before, sorted through things with your friends, or read self-help books. Maybe you’re feeling depressed, anxious, or on-edge and you suspect - or know - that it’s related to something that happened in your past. Are you ready for things to change?
Feeling stuck? You know something that happened in the past is affecting you, but you aren’t sure what to do about it. You’ve tried figuring things out and moving forward on your own. Maybe you’ve even tried therapy before, sorted through things with your friends, or read self-help books. Maybe you’re feeling depressed, anxious, or on-edge and you suspect - or know - that it’s related to something that happened in your past. Are you ready for things to change?
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and I received my Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from UT Southwestern, graduating in 2016. I have experience as a crisis counselor for the community helping children, teens, and adults experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation. In private practice, I assist individuals suffering from a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, and various family issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and I received my Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from UT Southwestern, graduating in 2016. I have experience as a crisis counselor for the community helping children, teens, and adults experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation. In private practice, I assist individuals suffering from a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, and various family issues.
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McKinney, TX 75071 (Online Only)
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Have you had transitions in your life lately that it just feels overwhelming? Are you unsure what to do anymore as life is getting harder and harder? Are you tired of feeling like this and are ready to not just exist, but thrive? I congratulate you on taking this step, because I know there can be many hurdles to receiving therapy and finding the right therapist. As you are considering the right fit, I’ll tell you a little about myself and my approach to therapy. I love helping others with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma to get to a more promising place holistically (not just mentally).
Have you had transitions in your life lately that it just feels overwhelming? Are you unsure what to do anymore as life is getting harder and harder? Are you tired of feeling like this and are ready to not just exist, but thrive? I congratulate you on taking this step, because I know there can be many hurdles to receiving therapy and finding the right therapist. As you are considering the right fit, I’ll tell you a little about myself and my approach to therapy. I love helping others with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma to get to a more promising place holistically (not just mentally).
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
Are you ready to surrender to the fact that your way of managing your personal and professional life is only making things worse? If so, I am ready to jump in and help! I specialize in conflict resolution, restoring relationships, and improving personal, academic, and professional development. In addition, I help my clients work to identify, explore, address, and resolve any unprocessed traumas or stressors that may be affecting their ability to be the best version of themselves. I not only help clients become new people, I strive to promote change that can break family cycles and significantly improve the entire family's dynamic.
Are you ready to surrender to the fact that your way of managing your personal and professional life is only making things worse? If so, I am ready to jump in and help! I specialize in conflict resolution, restoring relationships, and improving personal, academic, and professional development. In addition, I help my clients work to identify, explore, address, and resolve any unprocessed traumas or stressors that may be affecting their ability to be the best version of themselves. I not only help clients become new people, I strive to promote change that can break family cycles and significantly improve the entire family's dynamic.
Cathi Beresford
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MS, NCC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75072
I'm dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages, from children discovering their voices to adults navigating life transitions. My down-to-earth style is known for building a therapeutic atmosphere where you feel accepted, supported, and safe. Remember, you can be a masterpiece and still be a work in progress. I've completed the coursework for Child Centered Play Therapy and am working towards my credentials in CCPT as well as Registered Play Therapy (RPT).
I'm dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages, from children discovering their voices to adults navigating life transitions. My down-to-earth style is known for building a therapeutic atmosphere where you feel accepted, supported, and safe. Remember, you can be a masterpiece and still be a work in progress. I've completed the coursework for Child Centered Play Therapy and am working towards my credentials in CCPT as well as Registered Play Therapy (RPT).
Tiffany Damewood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington. As an AuDHD individual (autistic & ADHD) and a parent to my neurodivergent children, I have a unique understanding and lived experience regarding neurodivergence (particularly related to autism and ADHD). I am passionate about working with other neurodivergent individuals of all ages and identities from a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington. As an AuDHD individual (autistic & ADHD) and a parent to my neurodivergent children, I have a unique understanding and lived experience regarding neurodivergence (particularly related to autism and ADHD). I am passionate about working with other neurodivergent individuals of all ages and identities from a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
Janice Caudill
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT-S, CCPS-S, SEP, IAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Is pornography, sexual compulsivity, or infidelity destroying your marriage? Feeling hurt, angry, betrayed? Want things to change but not sure how? You might try to deny that there really is a problem, but the worries that wake you in the middle of the night tell a different story. If you're tired of fighting the same battles and no longer believe the promises that next time will be different, the task ahead of you may seem overwhelming - but hope and help are available.
Is pornography, sexual compulsivity, or infidelity destroying your marriage? Feeling hurt, angry, betrayed? Want things to change but not sure how? You might try to deny that there really is a problem, but the worries that wake you in the middle of the night tell a different story. If you're tired of fighting the same battles and no longer believe the promises that next time will be different, the task ahead of you may seem overwhelming - but hope and help are available.
Carolyn Beth Braswell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75072 (Online Only)
Hello, Thank you for checking out my profile. So let's be honest, you wouldn't be reading this if you were feeling great right now. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes we find ourselves in a negative place. Please know, feeling better is possible. It is my hope you will allow me the opportunity to help you overcome the issues that are troubling you. Together we will explore if you are stuck in your past traumas, anxious about a present situation or fearful about your future. It's time for you to figure out what is holding you back so that you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Hello, Thank you for checking out my profile. So let's be honest, you wouldn't be reading this if you were feeling great right now. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes we find ourselves in a negative place. Please know, feeling better is possible. It is my hope you will allow me the opportunity to help you overcome the issues that are troubling you. Together we will explore if you are stuck in your past traumas, anxious about a present situation or fearful about your future. It's time for you to figure out what is holding you back so that you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Elina Kharmats
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
I understand that your perception is your reality. My name is Elina Kharmats, and I have more than a decade of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, couples, and families. I practice integrative therapy, which combines elements from different therapeutic modalities, and personalize the treatment according to the needs of each client. Some of these approaches include person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and gestalt therapy, among others.
I understand that your perception is your reality. My name is Elina Kharmats, and I have more than a decade of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, couples, and families. I practice integrative therapy, which combines elements from different therapeutic modalities, and personalize the treatment according to the needs of each client. Some of these approaches include person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and gestalt therapy, among others.
Ryan C Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas supervised by Heidi Johanson LPC-S, with a Masters Degree in Counseling from University of North Texas at Dallas. I have experience in treating domestic abuse issues, suicidal ideation, anxiety, life adjustment issues, and PTSD. I am also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is highly effective in treating OCD, phobias, and severe anxiety.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas supervised by Heidi Johanson LPC-S, with a Masters Degree in Counseling from University of North Texas at Dallas. I have experience in treating domestic abuse issues, suicidal ideation, anxiety, life adjustment issues, and PTSD. I am also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is highly effective in treating OCD, phobias, and severe anxiety.
Sabrina Denise Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD(c), LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069
Mental illness lives. Anxiety lives. OCD lives. Addiction lives. Depression lives. Imagine millions of people around the universe waking up with the same dark, aching places you promised you’d never talk about. I’ve noticed how quick we are, as human beings, to push aside the most meaningful parts of our lives. Let’s not push aside the things that need to be talked about. Let’s bring mental illness to the light. The worst thing we can do is ignore it. It exists and it easily consumes. So if you’re struggling right now my role is to listen, discern your strengths and vulnerabilities, and invite growth as you place trust in my care.
Mental illness lives. Anxiety lives. OCD lives. Addiction lives. Depression lives. Imagine millions of people around the universe waking up with the same dark, aching places you promised you’d never talk about. I’ve noticed how quick we are, as human beings, to push aside the most meaningful parts of our lives. Let’s not push aside the things that need to be talked about. Let’s bring mental illness to the light. The worst thing we can do is ignore it. It exists and it easily consumes. So if you’re struggling right now my role is to listen, discern your strengths and vulnerabilities, and invite growth as you place trust in my care.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.