Depression Therapists in Gun Barrel City, TX

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Diane M Gard
Psychologist, PhD, BFK, NFK
Verified Verified
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
Gard can provide a thorough assessment and treatment plan to address depression, anxiety, stress management, pain management, mood management, behaviors, addictions, learning disorders, memory problems, adjustment issues, and trauma issues/ PTSD.
Dr. Gard has a PhD in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience. Clients span a wide variety of diagnoses. She sees clients Age 5 to seniors. ETNH office is open Mondays through Thursdays and by appointment to serve the community. She can provide biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, hypnosis, light therapy in addition to eclectic approaches (cognitive and behavioral) to address your specific needs.
Gard can provide a thorough assessment and treatment plan to address depression, anxiety, stress management, pain management, mood management, behaviors, addictions, learning disorders, memory problems, adjustment issues, and trauma issues/ PTSD.
Dr. Gard has a PhD in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience. Clients span a wide variety of diagnoses. She sees clients Age 5 to seniors. ETNH office is open Mondays through Thursdays and by appointment to serve the community. She can provide biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, hypnosis, light therapy in addition to eclectic approaches (cognitive and behavioral) to address your specific needs.
(903) 767-4190 View (903) 767-4190
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Casey Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked in various environments such as Jails, Schools, Hospitals, and Addiction Treatment Centers. I have experience with adolescents, adults, pervasive illness, Schizophrenia Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss, Caretakers, Autism Spectrum, LGBTQ, Sex Positive and Kink Allied, and meditation. I am trained in CBT, REBT, CPT and LEAP and I use a variety of different styles and techniques to help clients live their best life.
I have worked in various environments such as Jails, Schools, Hospitals, and Addiction Treatment Centers. I have experience with adolescents, adults, pervasive illness, Schizophrenia Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss, Caretakers, Autism Spectrum, LGBTQ, Sex Positive and Kink Allied, and meditation. I am trained in CBT, REBT, CPT and LEAP and I use a variety of different styles and techniques to help clients live their best life.
(940) 412-7285 View (940) 412-7285
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Missy Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Gun Barrel City, TX 75147
I work with teens and adults, and my experience has been with anxiety, depression, OCD, hoarding, interpersonal conflict, identity, insomnia, family trauma, bipolar, drug addiction, etc.
I understand how scary it can be when you feel no one understands you and you may be hesitant to reach out to someone for this reason. It can be awkward to share personal information with someone you just met. My goal is to create a safe environment where you feel comfortable talking with me so you can feel secure and validated. Together we will set obtainable goals so you can work towards growing as a person and understanding more about yourself and your circumstances.
I work with teens and adults, and my experience has been with anxiety, depression, OCD, hoarding, interpersonal conflict, identity, insomnia, family trauma, bipolar, drug addiction, etc.
I understand how scary it can be when you feel no one understands you and you may be hesitant to reach out to someone for this reason. It can be awkward to share personal information with someone you just met. My goal is to create a safe environment where you feel comfortable talking with me so you can feel secure and validated. Together we will set obtainable goals so you can work towards growing as a person and understanding more about yourself and your circumstances.
(469) 871-7259 View (469) 871-7259
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Joann T Radeke
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Gun Barrel City, TX 75147
I am a board licensed psychologist. My bachelors is from SMU and my Ph. D. in clinical psychology is from the University of North Texas. I also hold a postdoctoral Masters degree in psychopharmacology from Alliant University. My training taught me to meet you where you are in your life. The goal is to help you improve how you feel, how you function and your interpersonal relationships. Clinical psychology encompasses all degrees of difficulty one might experience in life.
I am a board licensed psychologist. My bachelors is from SMU and my Ph. D. in clinical psychology is from the University of North Texas. I also hold a postdoctoral Masters degree in psychopharmacology from Alliant University. My training taught me to meet you where you are in your life. The goal is to help you improve how you feel, how you function and your interpersonal relationships. Clinical psychology encompasses all degrees of difficulty one might experience in life.
(972) 932-3941 View (972) 932-3941
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Samantha A Goss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156  (Online Only)
I will help you learn strategies to replace hurtful or self-defeating thoughts, feelings, and actions with healthy, adaptive, alternatives. Such counseling is a highly individualized process focusing on specific areas of concern that you and I will identify together.
I will help you learn strategies to replace hurtful or self-defeating thoughts, feelings, and actions with healthy, adaptive, alternatives. Such counseling is a highly individualized process focusing on specific areas of concern that you and I will identify together.
(430) 224-0079 View (430) 224-0079
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Holly Shockley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156  (Online Only)
I've been practicing mental health therapy for about 21 years. I currently work with adults 18+ in Washington, Colorado and Texas. I specialize in EMDR, Trauma Focused Therapy, CBT and DBT with clients who have experienced past trauma's.
I've been practicing mental health therapy for about 21 years. I currently work with adults 18+ in Washington, Colorado and Texas. I specialize in EMDR, Trauma Focused Therapy, CBT and DBT with clients who have experienced past trauma's.
(430) 444-5757 View (430) 444-5757
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Kristi Zimmerman
MS, LPC, LMFT, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
Master level Counselor (LPC, LMFT, LCDC, NCC, EMDR certified). My primary focus is trauma work through EMDR, Expressive Arts, REBT, and DBT, Family Therapy through Experiential and Structural Therapy, and Addiction Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and Twelve Steps. I also have experience working with children and adolescents using Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, and Expressive Arts.
Master level Counselor (LPC, LMFT, LCDC, NCC, EMDR certified). My primary focus is trauma work through EMDR, Expressive Arts, REBT, and DBT, Family Therapy through Experiential and Structural Therapy, and Addiction Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and Twelve Steps. I also have experience working with children and adolescents using Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, and Expressive Arts.
(430) 206-3165 View (430) 206-3165
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Emilie Mendala-Mathew
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSEd, CCFP, CMIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
If you're like many of the clients I work with, you may be noticing the impact of your lived experiences. You may feel uncertain about who you are, where you are, or how you are showing up in life. You may be experiencing self-doubt, shame, self-judgment, disconnection, empathy fatigue, compassion fatigue, or burnout. Impacted by past wounds. Overwhelmed with emotions, maybe even avoiding them. You may be unclear of your intentions, purpose, or even your boundaries. If you are going through life challenges or transitions, you may find it difficult to show up as the best version of yourself and wondering why or how to do so.
If you're like many of the clients I work with, you may be noticing the impact of your lived experiences. You may feel uncertain about who you are, where you are, or how you are showing up in life. You may be experiencing self-doubt, shame, self-judgment, disconnection, empathy fatigue, compassion fatigue, or burnout. Impacted by past wounds. Overwhelmed with emotions, maybe even avoiding them. You may be unclear of your intentions, purpose, or even your boundaries. If you are going through life challenges or transitions, you may find it difficult to show up as the best version of yourself and wondering why or how to do so.
(972) 586-2388 View (972) 586-2388
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Larry Dale Brisendine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
Not accepting new clients
Attending a session with a counselor for the first time can be daunting. Anxiety abounds with the fear or hope of improving one's emotional life. We will focus first on building the relationship together in a non-judging, empathetic and caring manner that eases that anxiety. Many of us know that we are in need of relationship building with those we interact with, in our family, workplace, social setting, romantic interests and within marriage. We will work together to repair and practice connecting and communication skills needed to facilitate safe rewarding relationship habits.
Attending a session with a counselor for the first time can be daunting. Anxiety abounds with the fear or hope of improving one's emotional life. We will focus first on building the relationship together in a non-judging, empathetic and caring manner that eases that anxiety. Many of us know that we are in need of relationship building with those we interact with, in our family, workplace, social setting, romantic interests and within marriage. We will work together to repair and practice connecting and communication skills needed to facilitate safe rewarding relationship habits.
(903) 686-2102 View (903) 686-2102

More Therapists Nearby

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Heather Axtens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Mabank, TX 75147
Welcome! From time to time, everyone has a circumstance in which they need to seek outside support. It’s a huge sign of strength to admit needing help. I commend you for taking the first step in the process of selecting a therapist. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or have a child with behavior issues? How is your family communicating? Are you stuck? Are you looking for an unbiased, empathetic, non judgmental listening ear? I am here for you. If you are committed to the therapeutic process & making changes, the sky is the limit!
Welcome! From time to time, everyone has a circumstance in which they need to seek outside support. It’s a huge sign of strength to admit needing help. I commend you for taking the first step in the process of selecting a therapist. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or have a child with behavior issues? How is your family communicating? Are you stuck? Are you looking for an unbiased, empathetic, non judgmental listening ear? I am here for you. If you are committed to the therapeutic process & making changes, the sky is the limit!
(430) 222-5292 View (430) 222-5292
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Katie Farmer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mabank, TX 75147
Life can be tough, and sometimes it can feel as if the storms may never pass, but you don't have to face them alone. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed and it’s okay to reach out for help. That’s where I come in. No matter what challenges you are facing - stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or difficulties in your relationships - I'm here to offer you a safe and non-judgmental space for support. I believe therapy should be personalized to fit your unique needs, which is why I draw from a blend of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
Life can be tough, and sometimes it can feel as if the storms may never pass, but you don't have to face them alone. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed and it’s okay to reach out for help. That’s where I come in. No matter what challenges you are facing - stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or difficulties in your relationships - I'm here to offer you a safe and non-judgmental space for support. I believe therapy should be personalized to fit your unique needs, which is why I draw from a blend of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
(430) 237-3515 View (430) 237-3515
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Eric A. Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mabank, TX 75147
From the first session, you will be encouraged with real and practical tools you can use to help combat the addiction, anxiety, depression, fear, anger, hopelessness, relational issues, and overwhelm in your life.
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! Stress & past trauma can sneak up & have us feeling stuck. Chemical & sexual addictions can effect our work, our marriages, our relationships, & our lives. The weight is heavy, but there is hope. For almost twenty years, I've worked with adults, adolescents, couples, & families to help them overcome all manner of addictions & traumas, alleviate anxiety & depression, improve relationships, & reach their personal & relational potential. If needed, we can also connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
From the first session, you will be encouraged with real and practical tools you can use to help combat the addiction, anxiety, depression, fear, anger, hopelessness, relational issues, and overwhelm in your life.
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! Stress & past trauma can sneak up & have us feeling stuck. Chemical & sexual addictions can effect our work, our marriages, our relationships, & our lives. The weight is heavy, but there is hope. For almost twenty years, I've worked with adults, adolescents, couples, & families to help them overcome all manner of addictions & traumas, alleviate anxiety & depression, improve relationships, & reach their personal & relational potential. If needed, we can also connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
(430) 204-2086 View (430) 204-2086
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Ashley Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR, CCTP
Verified Verified
Mabank, TX 75147
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! "I am not what happened to me. I am who I choose to become." Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and overwhelm can take us to a dark place. But we don't have to stay there. Life and relationships can be hard. But there is hope. As an experienced and compassionate therapist, I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to help overcome trauma, alleviate anxiety and depression, build positive relationships and improve their lives. If needed, we can help connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! "I am not what happened to me. I am who I choose to become." Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and overwhelm can take us to a dark place. But we don't have to stay there. Life and relationships can be hard. But there is hope. As an experienced and compassionate therapist, I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to help overcome trauma, alleviate anxiety and depression, build positive relationships and improve their lives. If needed, we can help connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
(430) 204-2145 View (430) 204-2145
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Denise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mabank, TX 75147  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, I strive to use my expertise in order to create a comfortable and safe environment for you. I've been a counselor for over 15 years and in that time, my counseling services have helped countless people get through stressful challenges by questioning negative thoughts and understanding the source of specific behaviors and emotional patterns. With the right tools and a better approach to situations, it's possible to gain a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, I strive to use my expertise in order to create a comfortable and safe environment for you. I've been a counselor for over 15 years and in that time, my counseling services have helped countless people get through stressful challenges by questioning negative thoughts and understanding the source of specific behaviors and emotional patterns. With the right tools and a better approach to situations, it's possible to gain a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way.
(972) 850-3239 View (972) 850-3239
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StraightForward Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kemp, TX 75143
Not accepting new clients
My goal as a counselor is to help children as well as adolescents find their way in this sometimes confusing and difficult world. With over 30+ years experience as a teacher and school counselor, I work with children and adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, divorce, self esteem, anger management, school stress, behavior problems and academic struggles.
My goal as a counselor is to help children as well as adolescents find their way in this sometimes confusing and difficult world. With over 30+ years experience as a teacher and school counselor, I work with children and adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, divorce, self esteem, anger management, school stress, behavior problems and academic struggles.
(214) 972-2465 View (214) 972-2465
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Dr. Crystal Brashear
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Mabank, TX 75147
Not accepting new clients
My practice is currently full, and I am not accepting new clients at this time. However, I supervise several LPC Associates who are accepting new clients. Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like a referral.
My practice is currently full, and I am not accepting new clients at this time. However, I supervise several LPC Associates who are accepting new clients. Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like a referral.
(469) 474-9857 View (469) 474-9857

Online Therapists

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Laura L. Sparkman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206
Laura encourages her clients on their journey to better manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
Just as a diabetic requires insulin and a person with vision impairment needs glasses, sometimes we benefit from emotional support to boost optimal brain health and function. Counseling is a safe, collaborative opportunity for you to take personal, self-care time assessing, processing and redefining your life. Learn to build skills to improve communication, social relationships, goal setting, decision making, time management, organization, work / life balance, self-esteem and any other issues preventing you from being the most authentic, successful, fulfilled version of yourself. Sparkman Counseling & Educational Consulting, PLLC offers counseling, coaching and consulting services.
Laura encourages her clients on their journey to better manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
Just as a diabetic requires insulin and a person with vision impairment needs glasses, sometimes we benefit from emotional support to boost optimal brain health and function. Counseling is a safe, collaborative opportunity for you to take personal, self-care time assessing, processing and redefining your life. Learn to build skills to improve communication, social relationships, goal setting, decision making, time management, organization, work / life balance, self-esteem and any other issues preventing you from being the most authentic, successful, fulfilled version of yourself. Sparkman Counseling & Educational Consulting, PLLC offers counseling, coaching and consulting services.
(469) 414-3424 View (469) 414-3424
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Kilynda V Ray
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waxahachie, TX 75165  (Online Only)
I have a passion to help family members repair their relationships by providing couples and family counseling as well as individual and group counseling for adults and adolescents. I specialize in a variety of women's and adolescent issues from improving self-esteem to physical and emotional trauma. I treat individuals with depression and anxiety using solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. I also provide psychological evaluation services.
I have a passion to help family members repair their relationships by providing couples and family counseling as well as individual and group counseling for adults and adolescents. I specialize in a variety of women's and adolescent issues from improving self-esteem to physical and emotional trauma. I treat individuals with depression and anxiety using solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. I also provide psychological evaluation services.
(972) 627-4698 View (972) 627-4698
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Stacy Hyde
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Anxiety, depression and stress have a way of isolating you from the world. My hope is that by attending counseling you feel less alone and isolated in these challenges. Therapy can allow for an unbiased and supportive environment to work through these challenges, one step at a time. My practice is primarily focused on helping adult women cope with anxiety, self-esteem, burnout and depression challenges. I strive to create a calm, accepting and comfortable environment to explore and navigate through whatever you may be facing.
Anxiety, depression and stress have a way of isolating you from the world. My hope is that by attending counseling you feel less alone and isolated in these challenges. Therapy can allow for an unbiased and supportive environment to work through these challenges, one step at a time. My practice is primarily focused on helping adult women cope with anxiety, self-esteem, burnout and depression challenges. I strive to create a calm, accepting and comfortable environment to explore and navigate through whatever you may be facing.
(469) 208-4133 View (469) 208-4133
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Monty Evans
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75230
Individuals dealing with relationship issues, adult life-span problems, women's health issues, individuals coping with conflict, depression, and anxiety are my specialties. Providing mindfulness education and burnout prevention for physicians at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, developing women's mental health programs at Baylor University Medical Center, and teaching executive coaching and organizational behavior at UT Dallas and Southern Methodist University are my long-term commitments.
Individuals dealing with relationship issues, adult life-span problems, women's health issues, individuals coping with conflict, depression, and anxiety are my specialties. Providing mindfulness education and burnout prevention for physicians at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, developing women's mental health programs at Baylor University Medical Center, and teaching executive coaching and organizational behavior at UT Dallas and Southern Methodist University are my long-term commitments.
(469) 507-2187 View (469) 507-2187

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Depression Therapists

What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.