Psychodynamic Therapists in Murphy, TX
Elizabeth (Betsy) Wade
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, CSC
Verified Verified
Murphy, TX 75094
Working from a client-centered approach, I integrate aspects of psychodynamic talk therapy, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and ACT tailored to your unique needs.
I am an LPC-Associate, Supervised by Lauren Coats LPC-S. I enjoy working with people of all ages helping with practical ways to find healing and wellness. My primary aim is to create a secure and empathetic space where you can openly explore life's challenges. Together, we'll uncover and navigate thought patterns that impact your interpersonal relationships, address past traumas, and discover practical strategies for transformative change.
Working from a client-centered approach, I integrate aspects of psychodynamic talk therapy, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and ACT tailored to your unique needs.
I am an LPC-Associate, Supervised by Lauren Coats LPC-S. I enjoy working with people of all ages helping with practical ways to find healing and wellness. My primary aim is to create a secure and empathetic space where you can openly explore life's challenges. Together, we'll uncover and navigate thought patterns that impact your interpersonal relationships, address past traumas, and discover practical strategies for transformative change.
Imagine feeling capable even in moments of stress, Using primarily CBT and psychodynamic therapy, I help adults with ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
You strive to be the best, the best person, the best parent, the best , but you always feel like you fall short. Is it possible to adjust? Chaotic. Exhausting. Despite your best efforts, there never seems to be enough time in the day. After caring for so many others in your life, you struggle to care for yourself. You're constantly running on empty. Although you are aware something needs to change, and stirggeling to figure out what to do.
Imagine feeling capable even in moments of stress, Using primarily CBT and psychodynamic therapy, I help adults with ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
You strive to be the best, the best person, the best parent, the best , but you always feel like you fall short. Is it possible to adjust? Chaotic. Exhausting. Despite your best efforts, there never seems to be enough time in the day. After caring for so many others in your life, you struggle to care for yourself. You're constantly running on empty. Although you are aware something needs to change, and stirggeling to figure out what to do.
I believe that our struggles with mental health can often make us think we are outside looking in. Different. Broken. The Black Sheep. When we learn how to change our view of our unique challenges or experiences, they can become strengths and lose their power over us. I have experience working with clients who struggle with multiple mental health concerns ranging from depression, anxiety, substance, and trauma to figuring out who and what their identity and purpose are as they make changes in their lives.
I believe that our struggles with mental health can often make us think we are outside looking in. Different. Broken. The Black Sheep. When we learn how to change our view of our unique challenges or experiences, they can become strengths and lose their power over us. I have experience working with clients who struggle with multiple mental health concerns ranging from depression, anxiety, substance, and trauma to figuring out who and what their identity and purpose are as they make changes in their lives.
Counseling Center of North Texas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094
***Now offering telehealth services*** Counseling Center of North Texas has multiple therapists with the education, experience, and desire to help you or a loved one with whatever obstacles you may face including conflict with family, relationships, school, and/or work, depression, anxiety, ADHD and other mental health disorders, grief/trauma, stressful life events, adoptions, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and self-harm/other unhealthy coping skills. Christian counseling is available. We see children 3 and up, adolescents, adults, and seniors for individual, marital, family, and group counseling.
***Now offering telehealth services*** Counseling Center of North Texas has multiple therapists with the education, experience, and desire to help you or a loved one with whatever obstacles you may face including conflict with family, relationships, school, and/or work, depression, anxiety, ADHD and other mental health disorders, grief/trauma, stressful life events, adoptions, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and self-harm/other unhealthy coping skills. Christian counseling is available. We see children 3 and up, adolescents, adults, and seniors for individual, marital, family, and group counseling.
Harmony J. Moses MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Murphy, TX 75094
I believe in a compassionate, yet direct and honest approach. Most people are looking for straight forward help with their pain, anxiety, conflict and stress. A direct approach is difficult to find, but leads to faster results and change...THIS IS OUR GOAL! Therapy is for everyone, please don't wait until life hits rock bottom to find help, we can always learn new ways to change, heal and grow! I'm here for you and ready to help!
I believe in a compassionate, yet direct and honest approach. Most people are looking for straight forward help with their pain, anxiety, conflict and stress. A direct approach is difficult to find, but leads to faster results and change...THIS IS OUR GOAL! Therapy is for everyone, please don't wait until life hits rock bottom to find help, we can always learn new ways to change, heal and grow! I'm here for you and ready to help!
Reagan L Daniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, AuD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094
Where do you need healing and connection in your life? Let's work together through the beauty and pain of your unique identity to discover who you truly are. Let's unearth your past, examine your present, and explore what needs to change for your future. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing care in the Plano, TX area where I strive to create a safe place of authenticity, compassion, and life-changing work.
Where do you need healing and connection in your life? Let's work together through the beauty and pain of your unique identity to discover who you truly are. Let's unearth your past, examine your present, and explore what needs to change for your future. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing care in the Plano, TX area where I strive to create a safe place of authenticity, compassion, and life-changing work.
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Treatment Approach: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Dialectical (DBT) Psychodynamic Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Trauma Focused.
Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Dallas, Texas. Michelle’s education and experience gives her a wide perspective in working with a variety of clients concerns and issues. Michelle therapeutic style is direct but compassionate. " Our thoughts determine our feelings and our behavior". She has a specific interest in providing an opportunity for clients who want to integrate their faith into the counseling process. Michelle provides counseling services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Treatment Approach: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Dialectical (DBT) Psychodynamic Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Trauma Focused.
Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Dallas, Texas. Michelle’s education and experience gives her a wide perspective in working with a variety of clients concerns and issues. Michelle therapeutic style is direct but compassionate. " Our thoughts determine our feelings and our behavior". She has a specific interest in providing an opportunity for clients who want to integrate their faith into the counseling process. Michelle provides counseling services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
I've completed the level 1 training in Gottman methods of couples counseling, and I'm comfortable discussing the role of the unconscious and primary family and other salient past relationships play in one’s mental health ( psychodynamic).
I believe that people are intrinsically good and that their unfavorable actions are a result of something that happened to them in the past or is currently happening in their lives. My counseling approach aligns with person-centered therapy. I firmly believe that the empathic relationship between counselor and client is crucial for the success of the therapeutic process. I value the method, based on a collaborative effort, in which the client controls the process. In my work with couples, adolescents and adults, I draw techniques from many different theories and approaches.
I've completed the level 1 training in Gottman methods of couples counseling, and I'm comfortable discussing the role of the unconscious and primary family and other salient past relationships play in one’s mental health ( psychodynamic).
I believe that people are intrinsically good and that their unfavorable actions are a result of something that happened to them in the past or is currently happening in their lives. My counseling approach aligns with person-centered therapy. I firmly believe that the empathic relationship between counselor and client is crucial for the success of the therapeutic process. I value the method, based on a collaborative effort, in which the client controls the process. In my work with couples, adolescents and adults, I draw techniques from many different theories and approaches.
I am an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor who uses relational psychodynamic principles to help couples and individuals understand and shift the emotional patterns driving conflict and disconnection.
Are you and your partner struggling with conflict, emotional distance, or repeating the same painful patterns? Do you feel stuck, unable to break free from cycles of hurt and disconnection? For individuals, these struggles might show up as anxiety, unresolved trauma, or attachment wounds that affect your relationships. It’s common to feel overwhelmed by these challenges, whether you’re dealing with ongoing conflict, past trauma, or difficulty feeling secure and connected. But healing and change are possible when you understand and address the deeper emotional dynamics at play.
I am an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor who uses relational psychodynamic principles to help couples and individuals understand and shift the emotional patterns driving conflict and disconnection.
Are you and your partner struggling with conflict, emotional distance, or repeating the same painful patterns? Do you feel stuck, unable to break free from cycles of hurt and disconnection? For individuals, these struggles might show up as anxiety, unresolved trauma, or attachment wounds that affect your relationships. It’s common to feel overwhelmed by these challenges, whether you’re dealing with ongoing conflict, past trauma, or difficulty feeling secure and connected. But healing and change are possible when you understand and address the deeper emotional dynamics at play.
Sean Blackburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75074
I am a licensed professional counselor in private practice. I am currently in network with Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare; I also offer private pay sessions. I specialize in individual therapy with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and addiction. I work from a psychodynamic perspective in therapy which means that I am interested in unconscious motivations that could be contributing to dissatisfaction in life. I take great interest in dreams and recurring fantasies and see them as useful in therapy if the client ever wants to process them.
I am a licensed professional counselor in private practice. I am currently in network with Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare; I also offer private pay sessions. I specialize in individual therapy with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and addiction. I work from a psychodynamic perspective in therapy which means that I am interested in unconscious motivations that could be contributing to dissatisfaction in life. I take great interest in dreams and recurring fantasies and see them as useful in therapy if the client ever wants to process them.
Meredith Kriz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081
I am certified in dialectical behavior (DBT), and have training in psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) modalities to help us reach your goals.
No matter what your struggles may be, my goal is to meet you where you are, help identify your strengths and build on those as we work toward the change you desire. My clients feel heard, and they are equipped with tools to find balance in their daily lives. Whether people come because they are depressed or overwhelmed with anxiety, their marriage is in trouble or they want to strengthen a strong relationship, my goal is the same: we manage immediate challenges while developing a plan to confront the deeper issues that prevent them from leading a balanced life.
I am certified in dialectical behavior (DBT), and have training in psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) modalities to help us reach your goals.
No matter what your struggles may be, my goal is to meet you where you are, help identify your strengths and build on those as we work toward the change you desire. My clients feel heard, and they are equipped with tools to find balance in their daily lives. Whether people come because they are depressed or overwhelmed with anxiety, their marriage is in trouble or they want to strengthen a strong relationship, my goal is the same: we manage immediate challenges while developing a plan to confront the deeper issues that prevent them from leading a balanced life.
Meltzer Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75081
We have therapists who are experienced in behavioral interventions, EMDR, Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the trauma model (utilized for clients with abuse histories, victims of domestic violence, and PTSD).
Meltzer Counseling is located in Richardson, Texas. We offer counseling services to adults, adolescents, children, couples. Clinicians accept health insurance, some clinicians offer therapy services on a sliding scale. Additionally, we offer short-term FREE family therapy for qualifying families. All clinicians are direct and respectful and our goal is to utilize the best fit for each client's needs. Therapists specialize in mood, eating disorders, addiction , anger management, self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation ,trauma, EMDR, PTSD, grief and loss issues, communication skills, family and relationship dynamics.
We have therapists who are experienced in behavioral interventions, EMDR, Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the trauma model (utilized for clients with abuse histories, victims of domestic violence, and PTSD).
Meltzer Counseling is located in Richardson, Texas. We offer counseling services to adults, adolescents, children, couples. Clinicians accept health insurance, some clinicians offer therapy services on a sliding scale. Additionally, we offer short-term FREE family therapy for qualifying families. All clinicians are direct and respectful and our goal is to utilize the best fit for each client's needs. Therapists specialize in mood, eating disorders, addiction , anger management, self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation ,trauma, EMDR, PTSD, grief and loss issues, communication skills, family and relationship dynamics.
Donielle Jenkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
Traditionally, I pull from cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies.
Video Teletherapy + In Person and Weekend Appointments available to meet your needs! There are times in our lives when it's helpful to speak with someone objective and who will listen with an empathetic ear. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with eighteen years of diverse clinical experience. My practice is in Frisco and consists of individual, teens, adults, and couples therapy. I provide a safe and confidential place to explore my clients strengths and support them in gaining a more positive life experience. Life changes can be stressful for all of us, however you don't have to move through it alone. Let me walk with you
Traditionally, I pull from cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies.
Video Teletherapy + In Person and Weekend Appointments available to meet your needs! There are times in our lives when it's helpful to speak with someone objective and who will listen with an empathetic ear. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with eighteen years of diverse clinical experience. My practice is in Frisco and consists of individual, teens, adults, and couples therapy. I provide a safe and confidential place to explore my clients strengths and support them in gaining a more positive life experience. Life changes can be stressful for all of us, however you don't have to move through it alone. Let me walk with you
I offer an attuned therapeutic approach from the best of systemic therapy, attachment science, and psychodynamic therapy to help you develop fulfilling relationships, heal past wounds, and co-author with you a life story you want to live.
There are so many reasons you may be interested in therapy. You may find yourself in a season where you want deeper connection, or just have a feeling something needs to change. You may be in a relationship that seems stuck in a distressing pattern of conflict and are looking for hope. You may notice yourself reacting, escaping, or coasting through life. You are not alone. One of the most courageous and sacred things we can ever do is to open up to someone we trust and let them speak into our life. That is what I'm here for.
I offer an attuned therapeutic approach from the best of systemic therapy, attachment science, and psychodynamic therapy to help you develop fulfilling relationships, heal past wounds, and co-author with you a life story you want to live.
There are so many reasons you may be interested in therapy. You may find yourself in a season where you want deeper connection, or just have a feeling something needs to change. You may be in a relationship that seems stuck in a distressing pattern of conflict and are looking for hope. You may notice yourself reacting, escaping, or coasting through life. You are not alone. One of the most courageous and sacred things we can ever do is to open up to someone we trust and let them speak into our life. That is what I'm here for.
I use a blend of psychodynamic, relational, and skills-based therapies to support clients in navigating life stressors, difficult emotions, and relationships. I work with clients to build a therapeutic relationship rooted in warmth, compassion and trust, and I love to witness my clients connecting with themselves more deeply and attuning to their inner-knowing to create change in their lives. I believe that we all need support, and in this process I value the use of creativity and humor.
I use a blend of psychodynamic, relational, and skills-based therapies to support clients in navigating life stressors, difficult emotions, and relationships. I work with clients to build a therapeutic relationship rooted in warmth, compassion and trust, and I love to witness my clients connecting with themselves more deeply and attuning to their inner-knowing to create change in their lives. I believe that we all need support, and in this process I value the use of creativity and humor.
Carl Wesley Pearce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
A variety of therapeutic styles are used [cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, relaxation training} to create effective problem-solving strategies for couples, families, and work relationships.
Many of us feel challenged and overextended by the stress of work, relationships, finances, and family. Your marriage or relationship might be at risk; you might be overwhelmed with worry about financial or career choices; you might be dealing with a challenging adolescent; you might feel like you are stuck or "treading water" in your day-to-day life. Now is the time to reach out for the guidance, knowledge, and support you deserve! It is time to move your life to a higher level.
A variety of therapeutic styles are used [cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, relaxation training} to create effective problem-solving strategies for couples, families, and work relationships.
Many of us feel challenged and overextended by the stress of work, relationships, finances, and family. Your marriage or relationship might be at risk; you might be overwhelmed with worry about financial or career choices; you might be dealing with a challenging adolescent; you might feel like you are stuck or "treading water" in your day-to-day life. Now is the time to reach out for the guidance, knowledge, and support you deserve! It is time to move your life to a higher level.
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) perspectives have been my strongest influences.
Are your health issues overwhelming your life? Living with chronic medical issues like pain can be isolating, frightening, and dejecting. As a health psychologist, I offer hope, knowledge, and support to individuals struggling with complex challenges. Every day, scientific advancements illuminate the integral relationship between mind and body. Effective treatment of one requires caring for both. In working with me, you can expect kindness, humor, acceptance, and a lot of mixed metaphors. I hope that, through our work together, you can find sources of light on your darkest days.
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) perspectives have been my strongest influences.
Are your health issues overwhelming your life? Living with chronic medical issues like pain can be isolating, frightening, and dejecting. As a health psychologist, I offer hope, knowledge, and support to individuals struggling with complex challenges. Every day, scientific advancements illuminate the integral relationship between mind and body. Effective treatment of one requires caring for both. In working with me, you can expect kindness, humor, acceptance, and a lot of mixed metaphors. I hope that, through our work together, you can find sources of light on your darkest days.
I am a Christian psychologist and have been in practice for over 20 years. I believe true healing is possible and that good therapy with a caring and well trained therapist can speed that process. My treatment approach is interpersonal and relational. I work from a psychodynamic framework with an engaged and warm style. My work with clients is always centered around their specific goals and needs.
I am a Christian psychologist and have been in practice for over 20 years. I believe true healing is possible and that good therapy with a caring and well trained therapist can speed that process. My treatment approach is interpersonal and relational. I work from a psychodynamic framework with an engaged and warm style. My work with clients is always centered around their specific goals and needs.
As a licensed psychologist, I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults, specializing in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, learning difficulties, social dysfunction, and trauma. I use various evidence-based practices in treatment, primarily employing psychodynamic techniques and drawing upon cognitive-behavioral strategies as necessary. I believe in an integrative approach to therapy, one in which treatment is uniquely tailored to best address the needs of the individual or family.
As a licensed psychologist, I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults, specializing in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, learning difficulties, social dysfunction, and trauma. I use various evidence-based practices in treatment, primarily employing psychodynamic techniques and drawing upon cognitive-behavioral strategies as necessary. I believe in an integrative approach to therapy, one in which treatment is uniquely tailored to best address the needs of the individual or family.
Susan Clynes, MS, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75040 (Online Only)
I'd use my training in psychodynamic, family-of-origin and cognitive behavioral therapies to help you gain insight and tools for change.
If you're considering therapy you may be struggling with a major life change or a relationship issue; possibly depression, anxiety or substance abuse has been sabotaging your life. I'd use my first session with you to do an assessment, find out what you want to focus on and let you know how I think I can help. Sometimes clients are focused on a particular problem or decision, other clients want help identifying and combating old assumptions or unhealthy patterns of behavior that may be getting in their way.
I'd use my training in psychodynamic, family-of-origin and cognitive behavioral therapies to help you gain insight and tools for change.
If you're considering therapy you may be struggling with a major life change or a relationship issue; possibly depression, anxiety or substance abuse has been sabotaging your life. I'd use my first session with you to do an assessment, find out what you want to focus on and let you know how I think I can help. Sometimes clients are focused on a particular problem or decision, other clients want help identifying and combating old assumptions or unhealthy patterns of behavior that may be getting in their way.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.