Experiential Therapy in Richardson, TX
I am trained in experiential therapy and have a passion for that.
I specialize in addiction and have been a licensed chemical dependency counselor for 10 years. I have worked in every aspect when it comes to substance dependence including detox, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and private practice.
I am trained in experiential therapy and have a passion for that.
I specialize in addiction and have been a licensed chemical dependency counselor for 10 years. I have worked in every aspect when it comes to substance dependence including detox, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and private practice.
Perhaps you are wondering if therapy can be helpful when, up until now, talking about issues just has not worked. Perhaps you are curious to try again with the hope that this time, a different approach may work to address your trauma, your depression, your anxiety, and your pain. Perhaps you question whether healing is even possible. But, some part of you has hope that, maybe this time, therapy will help. I speak to that part.
Perhaps you are wondering if therapy can be helpful when, up until now, talking about issues just has not worked. Perhaps you are curious to try again with the hope that this time, a different approach may work to address your trauma, your depression, your anxiety, and your pain. Perhaps you question whether healing is even possible. But, some part of you has hope that, maybe this time, therapy will help. I speak to that part.
Rebecca S. Faggett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75080 (Online Only)
Striving to be excellent at all the things has become a lot to carry on your own and with all the "great things" going on in your life, it has become really difficult to admit how overwhelming it can be in your head. Work is stressful, your family and friends don't really understand and well, you're having some imposter syndrome and your spouse or lack there of is another conversation. It's so much. Almost too much. You just want to make sense of it and turn down some of the noise in your head. Maybe find a way to not feel so heavy all the time.
Striving to be excellent at all the things has become a lot to carry on your own and with all the "great things" going on in your life, it has become really difficult to admit how overwhelming it can be in your head. Work is stressful, your family and friends don't really understand and well, you're having some imposter syndrome and your spouse or lack there of is another conversation. It's so much. Almost too much. You just want to make sense of it and turn down some of the noise in your head. Maybe find a way to not feel so heavy all the time.
Dr. Stephanie Christine Lang
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LSOTP, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081 (Online Only)
I’m Positive Psychology focused, believing that people tend to live up to your view of them. LGBTQ & sex worker friendly. I understand & I am comfortable working with the complexities of modern relationships. I teach a highly effective Emotion Regulation program. I’m an active learner of the Relationship and Happiness research. Whether you've had a long history of destructive relationships or this is the first time you’re having issues, I can help you turn your relationship(s) around. I can help you turn your level of life peace and joy around too. Specialties: sexual shame and relationship therapy.
I’m Positive Psychology focused, believing that people tend to live up to your view of them. LGBTQ & sex worker friendly. I understand & I am comfortable working with the complexities of modern relationships. I teach a highly effective Emotion Regulation program. I’m an active learner of the Relationship and Happiness research. Whether you've had a long history of destructive relationships or this is the first time you’re having issues, I can help you turn your relationship(s) around. I can help you turn your level of life peace and joy around too. Specialties: sexual shame and relationship therapy.
Nancy Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
You may find it difficult to rest as you constantly over think or analyze everything. You get intently focused on a journey through the unrealistic or hypothetical situations in your mind and find that hours have passed. Time is lost again, where did it go? It's More than 'Just in Your Head'. You find yourself unable to breathe. The air just will not fill the hollow vacuum in your lungs. You know something is terribly wrong but the doctor says you are fine. You wonder 'How can that be?' You may be struggling with anxiety. You need to know that you are not alone.
You may find it difficult to rest as you constantly over think or analyze everything. You get intently focused on a journey through the unrealistic or hypothetical situations in your mind and find that hours have passed. Time is lost again, where did it go? It's More than 'Just in Your Head'. You find yourself unable to breathe. The air just will not fill the hollow vacuum in your lungs. You know something is terribly wrong but the doctor says you are fine. You wonder 'How can that be?' You may be struggling with anxiety. You need to know that you are not alone.
Josh Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, CCPT-S , CHST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
Hello! Whether you are needing help with the overwhelming process of finding a counselor or are ready to get started I’d love to help. I provide a non-judgemental environment to express your feelings and learn positive coping mechanisms to succeed and gain self-awareness providing self growth. I earned my doctorate degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce where I received specialty training in Play Therapy, Activity Therapy, Child-Adolescent-Adult Therapy, Group Therapy, and Family Counseling. I specialize in working with children through adults in helping them grow through mental health issues and life changes.
Hello! Whether you are needing help with the overwhelming process of finding a counselor or are ready to get started I’d love to help. I provide a non-judgemental environment to express your feelings and learn positive coping mechanisms to succeed and gain self-awareness providing self growth. I earned my doctorate degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce where I received specialty training in Play Therapy, Activity Therapy, Child-Adolescent-Adult Therapy, Group Therapy, and Family Counseling. I specialize in working with children through adults in helping them grow through mental health issues and life changes.
Kelly Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75081 (Online Only)
Chronic pain and illness can impact all aspects of a person’s life. They can be physically and mentally debilitating and directly affect relationships, work, finances, confidence, and ability to complete even simple daily tasks. If you are having trouble managing symptoms of pain, illness, side effects from treatment, or feeling stressed, worried, or isolated, you are not alone. Millions of people are struggling with health issues, and those around them don’t always understand, don’t know how to help, or both. It can be overwhelming and difficult to handle on your own.
Chronic pain and illness can impact all aspects of a person’s life. They can be physically and mentally debilitating and directly affect relationships, work, finances, confidence, and ability to complete even simple daily tasks. If you are having trouble managing symptoms of pain, illness, side effects from treatment, or feeling stressed, worried, or isolated, you are not alone. Millions of people are struggling with health issues, and those around them don’t always understand, don’t know how to help, or both. It can be overwhelming and difficult to handle on your own.
Are you stressed about your teen's actions and behaviors? Are you afraid your frequent conflicts with your teen will push him/her further away from you? Has drug and alcohol use became an "unwelcomed guest" in your home and your teen's life? You are not alone. Research states the adolescent development stage can be a difficult time for the adolescent as well as the parent. It is an important and crucial season for you and your teen - a time of significant growth, change and transition in your teen's brain, physical, social, and emotional being.
Are you stressed about your teen's actions and behaviors? Are you afraid your frequent conflicts with your teen will push him/her further away from you? Has drug and alcohol use became an "unwelcomed guest" in your home and your teen's life? You are not alone. Research states the adolescent development stage can be a difficult time for the adolescent as well as the parent. It is an important and crucial season for you and your teen - a time of significant growth, change and transition in your teen's brain, physical, social, and emotional being.
My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for us to work together in managing life's challenges and changes with tools to move towards a better and more meaningful life experience. Also have helpful tools for couples and families to build communication skills and understanding, paving the way to more harmonious relationships. I understand and respect the courage it takes to reach out. I want you to know that I support you and look forward to working with you! Evening and weekend hours available.
My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for us to work together in managing life's challenges and changes with tools to move towards a better and more meaningful life experience. Also have helpful tools for couples and families to build communication skills and understanding, paving the way to more harmonious relationships. I understand and respect the courage it takes to reach out. I want you to know that I support you and look forward to working with you! Evening and weekend hours available.
Jonathan Olvera
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081
Looking for someone to help you reconnect with your partner? I work with couples, young and old, that are experiencing a disconnect in the way they relate to one another. Your relationship might feel cold and emotionally distant. Unable to repair wounds when fighting, and feel misunderstood and unsafe to share. You’d love to feel closer but you're not sure how. You just know it can’t keep going on the same.
Looking for someone to help you reconnect with your partner? I work with couples, young and old, that are experiencing a disconnect in the way they relate to one another. Your relationship might feel cold and emotionally distant. Unable to repair wounds when fighting, and feel misunderstood and unsafe to share. You’d love to feel closer but you're not sure how. You just know it can’t keep going on the same.
Psychotherapy & Growth Clinic of Dallas, Bilingual
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080 (Online Only)
I am a Bilingual English/Spanish Psychotherapist in private practice. I treat children, adolescents, families, couples and adults. I provide individual, family and couples therapy for people with emotional and or behavioral issues. Hola, soy una psicoterapeuta bilingüe en Ingles y Español. Trato a personas con problemas emocionales, como ansiedad y depresión, así como problemas con sus hijos, de pareja, familia y en el trabajo.
I am a Bilingual English/Spanish Psychotherapist in private practice. I treat children, adolescents, families, couples and adults. I provide individual, family and couples therapy for people with emotional and or behavioral issues. Hola, soy una psicoterapeuta bilingüe en Ingles y Español. Trato a personas con problemas emocionales, como ansiedad y depresión, así como problemas con sus hijos, de pareja, familia y en el trabajo.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75080
I love working with clients who are seeking to identify and change patterns in thought, communication, and relationships. My clients are individuals and couples who are experiencing struggles and roadblocks in how they view and interact with themselves and others. I enjoy helping people grow in awareness of what is causing their issues and learn how to effect change in their lives and relationships. I offer clients a safe place to experience and process their emotions, identify unhelpful patterns and learn healthy coping skills.
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Joseph Samuel Brillon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EMDR, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
Our trauma is not merely an event; it's a deeply felt wound narrating stories of harm, neglect, and betrayal, deeply embedded in the fabric of our being. It interrupts our narrative, demanding to be acknowledged and engaged with. I believe sharing our story and mourning our wounds serves to both honor and restore dignity to the parts of ourselves that have faced shame and harm. My passion lies in assisting clients by helping them tell their stories and gently uncovering the pain, thereby revealing paths to healing and growth, leading to thriving life patterns, enriching relationships, and building a resilient, secure sense of self
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Debbie Cherry Lmft - Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75082
Remember when it felt like your partner got you better than anyone? It felt so good to be SEEN. Now, small disagreements turn into big arguments. Sometimes you don’t even know what you’re fighting about, but you keep ending up in the same painful patterns. Don’t let your defenses stand between you and your partner. If you would like support getting back on the same page, email me to book a free call.
Remember when it felt like your partner got you better than anyone? It felt so good to be SEEN. Now, small disagreements turn into big arguments. Sometimes you don’t even know what you’re fighting about, but you keep ending up in the same painful patterns. Don’t let your defenses stand between you and your partner. If you would like support getting back on the same page, email me to book a free call.
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.
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.
Kimberly Kline, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, Superv, Adolesc, Special
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081
Adolescent and Adult anxiety is my thing! So many people don’t understand how powerless anxiety can make you feel. We will work together to develop new tools to help create the peace and happiness you are looking for. My favorite review from a client starts like this: “ I think about you all the time! I’m sure at times it didn’t seem like I was listening but your words and lessons are ones I treasure dearly and live by daily. You’re like my zen subconscious I turn to when things get prickly. Thank you for believing in me when I couldn’t believe in myself”
Adolescent and Adult anxiety is my thing! So many people don’t understand how powerless anxiety can make you feel. We will work together to develop new tools to help create the peace and happiness you are looking for. My favorite review from a client starts like this: “ I think about you all the time! I’m sure at times it didn’t seem like I was listening but your words and lessons are ones I treasure dearly and live by daily. You’re like my zen subconscious I turn to when things get prickly. Thank you for believing in me when I couldn’t believe in myself”
Allison Rose Pita
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP-II, CATP, NATC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081
Through my years of experience as a complex trauma therapist, I have developed a profound compassion for those who have been victimized by abusers. I specialize in emotional, psychological, physical, narcissistic, coercive control, and sexual abuse. Abuse and trauma have wide-ranging impacts, encompassing anxiety, depression, suicidality, hopelessness, despair, loneliness, grief, isolation, hurt, overwhelm, confusion, impaired functioning, loss of identity, fear, interpersonal difficulties, anger, mistrust, and more. I have created a safe environment for you to overcome your trauma. I am passionate about your healing.
Through my years of experience as a complex trauma therapist, I have developed a profound compassion for those who have been victimized by abusers. I specialize in emotional, psychological, physical, narcissistic, coercive control, and sexual abuse. Abuse and trauma have wide-ranging impacts, encompassing anxiety, depression, suicidality, hopelessness, despair, loneliness, grief, isolation, hurt, overwhelm, confusion, impaired functioning, loss of identity, fear, interpersonal difficulties, anger, mistrust, and more. I have created a safe environment for you to overcome your trauma. I am passionate about your healing.
Amie Hamaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Arrow Therapy, a private practice in Dallas where I work with a broad spectrum of clients. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I hope to work with you to achieve your goals. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Arrow Therapy, a private practice in Dallas where I work with a broad spectrum of clients. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I hope to work with you to achieve your goals. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Angela Lemond
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, RDN LD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
Under the supervision of Natalie Morse, LPC-S, RPT, Angela’s counseling approach is eclectic depending on the client. Ultimately, Angela wants to harness her client’s own worldview and value system to assist them with solving problems. All guidance is person-centered in nature. Christian integration upon request.
Under the supervision of Natalie Morse, LPC-S, RPT, Angela’s counseling approach is eclectic depending on the client. Ultimately, Angela wants to harness her client’s own worldview and value system to assist them with solving problems. All guidance is person-centered in nature. Christian integration upon request.
Araceli Valenciana
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75085
I have a passion for helping clients work to face and overcome trauma. I specialize in working with adults with a variety of issues such as complex trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, and substance use issues. I work to gain understanding from the client’s perspective by using a person-centered approach and allows room for growth through collaboratively focusing on creating an integrative therapeutic plan that fits.
I have a passion for helping clients work to face and overcome trauma. I specialize in working with adults with a variety of issues such as complex trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, and substance use issues. I work to gain understanding from the client’s perspective by using a person-centered approach and allows room for growth through collaboratively focusing on creating an integrative therapeutic plan that fits.
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How does experiential therapy work?
Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.
Is experiential therapy evidence-based?
Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.
How long does experiential therapy last?
The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
Does experiential therapy help with trauma?
Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.