Therapists in Rockwall, TX
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Hillis Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MRC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087
Hello, my name is Andrew and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor who provides individual and group therapy in Rockwall and Plano. My aim is to help others improve their anxiety and stress management, coping skills, emotional control/processing, executive functioning, social skills, communication in relationships and more. I specialize in treatment for ASD, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Adjustment Disorders and other diagnoses across various ages (adult, young adult, teenage).
Hello, my name is Andrew and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor who provides individual and group therapy in Rockwall and Plano. My aim is to help others improve their anxiety and stress management, coping skills, emotional control/processing, executive functioning, social skills, communication in relationships and more. I specialize in treatment for ASD, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Adjustment Disorders and other diagnoses across various ages (adult, young adult, teenage).
Online Therapists
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Dr. Michael Contreras
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, ADC, ICADC, DOT-SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My client population includes children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as families. I facilitate numerous groups and skills training curriculum in various topics including adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen issues.
My client population includes children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as families. I facilitate numerous groups and skills training curriculum in various topics including adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen issues.
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Hello, my friend. I am Jonathan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience. I have worked with Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors with symptoms related to Addiction, Anger Management, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, ADHD, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Men's Issues, Substance Use, Relationship Issues, and Stress. My client-centered approach uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Existential. I firmly believe that Life is a journey so let us make the most of it.
Hello, my friend. I am Jonathan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience. I have worked with Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors with symptoms related to Addiction, Anger Management, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, ADHD, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Men's Issues, Substance Use, Relationship Issues, and Stress. My client-centered approach uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Existential. I firmly believe that Life is a journey so let us make the most of it.
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Maximino (Max) Crespo-Deynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MM/MBA, NCC, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76177 (Online Only)
Agradezco esta oportunidad para servirle. Primero que nada, es importante que sepa que tengo un gran respeto por cada persona, así como por sus circunstancias e historia. Yo me esfuerzo por alcanzar un nivel excepcional en nuestra relación terapéutica. Para esto, trato a cada cliente como único/a. Por ejemplo: Yo me enfoco en sus metas y presto muchísima atención a los métodos o técnicas de terapia con los cuales se sienta más cómodo/a (en otras palabras, mi tratamiento es personalizado y no genérico o “cookie cutter”). Como puede ver, soy completamente bilingüe (español e inglés). También tengo muchos años de experiencia.
Agradezco esta oportunidad para servirle. Primero que nada, es importante que sepa que tengo un gran respeto por cada persona, así como por sus circunstancias e historia. Yo me esfuerzo por alcanzar un nivel excepcional en nuestra relación terapéutica. Para esto, trato a cada cliente como único/a. Por ejemplo: Yo me enfoco en sus metas y presto muchísima atención a los métodos o técnicas de terapia con los cuales se sienta más cómodo/a (en otras palabras, mi tratamiento es personalizado y no genérico o “cookie cutter”). Como puede ver, soy completamente bilingüe (español e inglés). También tengo muchos años de experiencia.
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Valor Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, LCDC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Wills Point, TX 75169 (Online Only)
My name is Roberto "Robert" Guerrero, I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, and CCTP, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and BC-TMH provider. I have over nine years of experience in the field of mental health and chemical dependency, and currently operate a private counseling practice exclusively online near Dallas, Texas. I primarily work with young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also offer consulting services for business professionals.
My name is Roberto "Robert" Guerrero, I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, and CCTP, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and BC-TMH provider. I have over nine years of experience in the field of mental health and chemical dependency, and currently operate a private counseling practice exclusively online near Dallas, Texas. I primarily work with young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also offer consulting services for business professionals.
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Mitch Hill, LCSW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, BA-Psyc
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024 (Online Only)
My practice is all about improving self-awareness, self-control, and resiliency. I also focus on strengthening overall family connection and support. I use an eclectic blend of evidence-based theories and experiential practice. That means using the best of science in ways that are real, relevant and in-the-moment.
My practice is all about improving self-awareness, self-control, and resiliency. I also focus on strengthening overall family connection and support. I use an eclectic blend of evidence-based theories and experiential practice. That means using the best of science in ways that are real, relevant and in-the-moment.
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What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.