Autism Therapists in Dallas, TX

I specialize in treating adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-image issues, religious deconstruction, and boundaries. I recognize that each person's mental health struggles are unique, so I tailor treatments to meet your specific needs. As a trauma-informed therapist, I have experience working with diverse populations. My warm and reassuring personality creates a safe space where you can feel heard and validated. I support and teach coping skills to help you live an authentic and fulfilling life.

My clients are ideally willing to openly explore how current and past life stressors contribute to learned behavior patterns that may be ineffective and influence day-to-day suffering. I believe our life experiences influence us but do not have to define us or determine how we will function in the world. Additionally, we all have multiple identities, and we must learn to thrive in a world that is often ill-prepared to treat us with the respect and kindness we deserve. I understand the systemic obstacles often faced by people from diverse communities and seek to empower and support my clients.

I truly believe that a skilled and compassionate therapist can be a great asset to individuals that are looking for a consultant/coach to assist/challenge them to a healthier life style. My personal approach to counseling is educational & directive as I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to promote healthy thinking and positive outcomes. I assist my clients to work with their day to day/chronic stressors to establish healthy coping skills with things, places and people that are not changeable in their lives. I do treat my clients the same way as I would want me or my family members to be treated with respect, compassion and competence.

I specialize in treating children, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I customize my therapeutic approach to align precisely with my clients' needs. My warm and personable nature fosters healing through genuine, down-to-earth connections with each client.

Charissa specializes in attachment and trauma. She works with families and individual clients across the lifespan- ranging from 3-99+. She uses relational psychodynamic theory, play therapy, EMDR, EFFT (Emotionally Focused Family Therapy), Theraplay, experiential therapies, and talk therapy. Charissa focuses on healing relationships in any life stage. Her passion is to come alongside those who are hurting and struggling to help them find truth, hope, healing, connection, and growth. She is also a Child Specialist for Collaborative Divorce cases. She is also trained in the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) and loves supervising.

Trying to understand the “standard rules” of behavior was always confusing and overwhelming. When they said, “Don’t cry. Stop acting out. Sit still. Stop being so difficult. You’re too sensitive.”, you heard, “What’s wrong with you?”. You’ve been trying your hardest to figure that answer out ever since. Your focus and attention are precious, so hyper-focusing on something fun and exciting, i.e., TV, Video games, Sports, just made you feel better. It certainly helped tune everything labeled “wrong” or “bad” out, even if it was just for a little while.

Today you are one step closer to a new you, where you feel empowered and on a path to growth and well being. As a solution focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations in our past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

High regards to you as you consider starting the journey of working towards becoming your best self. We are a team of pro-Black, spiritually aware, LGBTQ+ competent and affirming, down to earth therapists. We engage our clients in a holistic and person-centered approach, and value collaboration in the therapy space. Come as you are and we will meet you where you are at. Prioritizing your mental health, or even figuring out what that means can be super daunting. Our goal is to assist you in that process, in whatever way we can within our scope of practice.

My curiosity of the human mind and behavior led me to develop empathy, compassion, and a deep commitment for serving young children, teenagers and their families, guiding them through difficult experiences and problem-solving together as a team. While a former educator, I quickly realized that my heart was less focused on academic growth and more passionately focused on ensuring the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of my students. Working from an Adlerian framework, I find great joy in the ability to support a child within the realm of their environment to best understand their unique self.

Stephanie values inclusion, diversity, social justice, and positive change & these values drive her to support the most vulnerable populations. Stephanie enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults and she specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, and more.

We are experts at helping you heal from unwanted and unhealthy behaviors. Our team specializes in distinct behaviors and diagnoses that allow us to treat what you are struggling with. Our clients have typically been to multiple treatment centers, therapists, psychologists, hospitals, etc. and none have been able to completely understand. Collaboration is a strong focus to ensure that both you as an individual and your family unit sprint towards a healthy state. We often have calls with psychiatrists, other therapists, recovery coaches, and family members to ensure we fully understand the history and current state.

Hello! My name is Lauren and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Texas. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. I have over 5 years of experience in working with mental health and substance use concerns. I have worked with individuals ages four to adult with a variety of mental health/behavioral presenting issues such as: addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, phase-of-life problems, relationship and family issues, career challenges, and many more. I have also worked with many clients who have experienced physical trauma, psychological or emotional abuse.

Have you found life harder to deal with or struggled to get it to a stable point? If you are struggling to find your life meaning, your voice in your relationships, or the courage to find your true self in your community it may be time to make positive changes in your life. My focus is to meet you, your partner, or family where you are to address your needs and help facilitate the changes you want.

No matter the stories you bring in or the identities that you hold, my aim is to create a safe space for you to find healing. I have experience with clients of all ages, from littles to the more-seasoned. I have worked with interpersonal violence survivors, borderline personality disorder, complex PTSD, LGBTQ+ populations, empty-nesters, neurodivergent folk, and those experiencing faith deconstruction or spiritual abuse. I am now taking virtual clients from all over Texas & Oklahoma!

Life can throw us some rough curveballs, and it's during these moments that we might find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, lost, or stuck. My passion lies in guiding clients through these lonely times, offering a warm and empathetic space where healing can begin. My existential counseling approach is rooted in the belief that every person is unique and deserves a tailored therapeutic experience. Instead of simply putting a bandage on your concerns, let’s find what is causing them and heal from the source. This counseling style stems from my favorite quote: "A fool pulls the leaves, a brute chops the trunk, but a sage pulls the roots".

As a counselor, my utmost priority is to be able to provide my clients with a space where they can feel safe to be who they are without judgment or expectation. I believe that everyone has the potential to be the best version of themselves. I am an avid lover of anime, video games, and K-pop which I include in my therapeutic practice. I love using examples from pop culture as a means to relate to my clients and/or provide them with a different perspective. I love to incorporate video games in session. The video game itself can either be a therapeutic tool that we can use to learn more about you or can be a means to break the ice.

Currently accepting telehealth clients and clients seeking EMDR services for trauma reduction. As you take the first steps in reaching out for help, I want to recognize your commitment towards creating positive changes in your life! Whether you have experienced deep-rooted trauma, are facing identity issues, or are coping with life changes, I am here for you. I am dedicated towards creating a safe and empathetic space for us to navigate through your struggles. When we let our fears overcome our self-worth, we feel defeated. Together, we will work to reframe your fears and highlight the pieces that make you, YOU!

Does this sound like you? No matter how hard you try, negative thoughts fill your head, swimming around, taking over your day. You try so hard, but everything you do feels wrong, imperfect, and uncomfortable. Sometimes you may feel full of energy and then crash or become tearful and sad or angry and irritable. Sometimes you may have nightmares or flashbacks or lose time just sitting and thinking. Perhaps you have felt this way and gone through the same behavior patterns your whole life. Or maybe, these feelings are brand new, and you have never felt this way before. For whatever reason, you are seeking help and I am glad you are.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor bringing more than fifteen years experience in counseling individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children, adolescents and adults. I am an empathic, organized professional with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. I am compassionate and solution oriented using several treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction and many other mental health issues.