Strength-Based Therapists in 75218

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Kiersten Rapstine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Hello. As a therapist practicing for over 15 years I consider it an honor to walk beside my clients as they approach their struggles. Life is hard. It's sad, lonely, aggravating and completely relentless sometimes. We all need a nonjudgmental ear to aid in our own understanding of what might have us seemingly stuck.
Hello. As a therapist practicing for over 15 years I consider it an honor to walk beside my clients as they approach their struggles. Life is hard. It's sad, lonely, aggravating and completely relentless sometimes. We all need a nonjudgmental ear to aid in our own understanding of what might have us seemingly stuck.
(940) 242-4928 View (940) 242-4928
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Monique Champagne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218  (Online Only)
If you are looking for a space to feel seen, to practice being your authentic self, and to work through current (or past) events that are bringing you distress, welcome. You’ve taken the often difficult first step towards healing. I am a psychotherapist serving folks out of the DFW area (I am also able to provide services in other areas of Texas), and I am particularly passionate about providing a space for exploration and healing to members of the Deaf community (d/Deaf individuals, CODAs, interpreters, Deaf educators, and others who are peripheral to the deaf community). I provide therapy in both English and ASL.
If you are looking for a space to feel seen, to practice being your authentic self, and to work through current (or past) events that are bringing you distress, welcome. You’ve taken the often difficult first step towards healing. I am a psychotherapist serving folks out of the DFW area (I am also able to provide services in other areas of Texas), and I am particularly passionate about providing a space for exploration and healing to members of the Deaf community (d/Deaf individuals, CODAs, interpreters, Deaf educators, and others who are peripheral to the deaf community). I provide therapy in both English and ASL.
(214) 441-6221 View (214) 441-6221
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Débora Spradling
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75218
Provisionally Licensed Psychologist. Hi there! My name is Débora Spradling I am incredibly passionate about providing a safe space for others through empathy and unconditional positive regard. Therapy requires such a deep vulnerability, and I feel honored to enter those moments with my clients. There are few things more rewarding than watching others grow in their recognition of who they are and what they need.
Provisionally Licensed Psychologist. Hi there! My name is Débora Spradling I am incredibly passionate about providing a safe space for others through empathy and unconditional positive regard. Therapy requires such a deep vulnerability, and I feel honored to enter those moments with my clients. There are few things more rewarding than watching others grow in their recognition of who they are and what they need.
(469) 840-1901 View (469) 840-1901
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Rachel Burleson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Your life looks impressive from the outside. You’re responsible, accomplished and driven. However, your inner critic tells a different story. That nagging voice implies that maybe you’re not good enough and loves to point out where you’re falling short. Perfectionism, people-pleasing and over-functioning has kept you going, but it’s exhausting. You want to feel loved, connected and seen, but it’s hard to prioritize yourself and your needs. You might not even know what they are at this point.
Your life looks impressive from the outside. You’re responsible, accomplished and driven. However, your inner critic tells a different story. That nagging voice implies that maybe you’re not good enough and loves to point out where you’re falling short. Perfectionism, people-pleasing and over-functioning has kept you going, but it’s exhausting. You want to feel loved, connected and seen, but it’s hard to prioritize yourself and your needs. You might not even know what they are at this point.
(972) 885-3707 View (972) 885-3707
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Cary Okano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218  (Online Only)
Only offering Telehealth (for clients living in TX & CA) - Are you having feelings about what is happening in your life or in the world? Are you a parent, a person of color, healthcare worker, LBGTQ+, businessperson, student? Have you been feeling different from others? As a Marriage & Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist, my caseload includes people of all ages and diversity. I offer traditional therapeutic orientations combined with Expressive Arts Therapy, sand tray and mindfulness. It is not necessary to be an artist to benefit from a creative focus towards your goals for wellness and the life you choose to be living.
Only offering Telehealth (for clients living in TX & CA) - Are you having feelings about what is happening in your life or in the world? Are you a parent, a person of color, healthcare worker, LBGTQ+, businessperson, student? Have you been feeling different from others? As a Marriage & Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist, my caseload includes people of all ages and diversity. I offer traditional therapeutic orientations combined with Expressive Arts Therapy, sand tray and mindfulness. It is not necessary to be an artist to benefit from a creative focus towards your goals for wellness and the life you choose to be living.
(214) 702-8627 View (214) 702-8627
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Jordan Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Life can be challenging. As a former college athlete, who is no stranger to challenges, Jordan is ready to lace up and be on your team. One way we can combat the challenges that life throws at us is to know and understand who we are. That is where Jordan comes in! You are worthy of getting to know yourself and how knowing yourself impacts your interpersonal relationships and, most importantly, YOU. A holistic approach toward finding and maintaining your voice is the goal. Through encouragement, support, and guidance, your therapeutic journey is set up for success as we navigate your world.
Life can be challenging. As a former college athlete, who is no stranger to challenges, Jordan is ready to lace up and be on your team. One way we can combat the challenges that life throws at us is to know and understand who we are. That is where Jordan comes in! You are worthy of getting to know yourself and how knowing yourself impacts your interpersonal relationships and, most importantly, YOU. A holistic approach toward finding and maintaining your voice is the goal. Through encouragement, support, and guidance, your therapeutic journey is set up for success as we navigate your world.
(469) 530-3525 View (469) 530-3525
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Michelle Spurgeon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Clients I work with may be trying to find their footing after overwhelming experiences, traumatic experiences, experiencing anxiety, or a big change. So much is different, but there are moments when it feels hard- harder than you hoped it would be by now. You’ve wondered how much those challenges have impacted who you are, how you feel, and how you connect in relationships. Even if you’ve found ways to get by- it doesn’t have to keep being this hard. I want to come alongside you on this journey and discover how much better it can become.
Clients I work with may be trying to find their footing after overwhelming experiences, traumatic experiences, experiencing anxiety, or a big change. So much is different, but there are moments when it feels hard- harder than you hoped it would be by now. You’ve wondered how much those challenges have impacted who you are, how you feel, and how you connect in relationships. Even if you’ve found ways to get by- it doesn’t have to keep being this hard. I want to come alongside you on this journey and discover how much better it can become.
(214) 954-6349 View (214) 954-6349
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Christopher Avila
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Chris embodies social justice by utilizing an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and intersectional approach in the therapy space. To promote transparency and share how they navigate the world, Chris is Latinx/e biracial, queer, nonbinary/agender, neurodivergent, fat/larger-bodied person. Chris is also in an interracial marriage with their Black husband, and they have one dog together. Chris continues to further their learning and understanding within therapy by centering disabled, queer, transgender, and BIPOC folk in the research they read and the educational materials they engage with.
Chris embodies social justice by utilizing an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and intersectional approach in the therapy space. To promote transparency and share how they navigate the world, Chris is Latinx/e biracial, queer, nonbinary/agender, neurodivergent, fat/larger-bodied person. Chris is also in an interracial marriage with their Black husband, and they have one dog together. Chris continues to further their learning and understanding within therapy by centering disabled, queer, transgender, and BIPOC folk in the research they read and the educational materials they engage with.
(469) 871-5034 View (469) 871-5034
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Melanie Emerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75218
Life can be tough! With constant pitfalls and hurdles it sometimes seems like you can't win for loosing. Sometimes you just need a safe space to express yourself completely without judgment or fear; or maybe you are seeking insight or direction on new experiences. Whatever life may present come and let's navigate life together!
Life can be tough! With constant pitfalls and hurdles it sometimes seems like you can't win for loosing. Sometimes you just need a safe space to express yourself completely without judgment or fear; or maybe you are seeking insight or direction on new experiences. Whatever life may present come and let's navigate life together!
(214) 225-9805 View (214) 225-9805
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Raychel Yearsley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Please note I am NOT in-network with ANY insurance. I am licensed in Texas (for in-person and virtual appointments) and Arkansas (for virtual appointments only). We'd be a great fit if you: have an eating disorder/disordered eating and are ready to make progress with recovery, are looking to do EMDR to address trauma or negative life experiences or beliefs, or are a professional looking to find some work/life balance. I also love working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with those who have chronic illness/chronic pain.
Please note I am NOT in-network with ANY insurance. I am licensed in Texas (for in-person and virtual appointments) and Arkansas (for virtual appointments only). We'd be a great fit if you: have an eating disorder/disordered eating and are ready to make progress with recovery, are looking to do EMDR to address trauma or negative life experiences or beliefs, or are a professional looking to find some work/life balance. I also love working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with those who have chronic illness/chronic pain.
(214) 256-1790 View (214) 256-1790
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NeuroCognitive Fitness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCN
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75218
Want to better understand how your brain works, and how to make it work better? How to not only manage, but possibly harness stress and anxiety? Happy to do one on one counseling or offer workshops on brain fitness via Klatch platform, inquire to join a session!
Want to better understand how your brain works, and how to make it work better? How to not only manage, but possibly harness stress and anxiety? Happy to do one on one counseling or offer workshops on brain fitness via Klatch platform, inquire to join a session!
(469) 414-5041 View (469) 414-5041
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Leslie Boutte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Waitlist for new clients
I believe every person deserves and benefits from support and that anyone can move towards healing with appropriate support. Whether you or your child are going through a difficult season of life or have experienced a significant trauma, I am available to help with EMDR therapy, play therapy, talk therapy, CBT, and more. When you reach out, that is the first step towards healing. I will individualize services to you or your child's needs in order to help you along the way. Our practice serves clients ages two through adulthood and also provides services to fellow therapists. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help.
I believe every person deserves and benefits from support and that anyone can move towards healing with appropriate support. Whether you or your child are going through a difficult season of life or have experienced a significant trauma, I am available to help with EMDR therapy, play therapy, talk therapy, CBT, and more. When you reach out, that is the first step towards healing. I will individualize services to you or your child's needs in order to help you along the way. Our practice serves clients ages two through adulthood and also provides services to fellow therapists. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help.
(214) 271-4842 View (214) 271-4842
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Diana Lugg-Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Are you experiencing issues in your family related to conflicts, trauma, or lack of commitment? Or do you feel like you are about to lose a significant relationship? Do you feel defeated when battling negative emotions due to a traumatic life experience? Looking here means you are taking the first step to overcome the challenges that seem to cripple us. I will work in partnership with you in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Accomplishing your pursuit of happiness is possible because being emotionally healthy is achievable. Let us work together to conquer the lies from the past and create the healthy family system you desire.
Are you experiencing issues in your family related to conflicts, trauma, or lack of commitment? Or do you feel like you are about to lose a significant relationship? Do you feel defeated when battling negative emotions due to a traumatic life experience? Looking here means you are taking the first step to overcome the challenges that seem to cripple us. I will work in partnership with you in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Accomplishing your pursuit of happiness is possible because being emotionally healthy is achievable. Let us work together to conquer the lies from the past and create the healthy family system you desire.
(469) 423-9726 View (469) 423-9726
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Barry J Whetstone
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218  (Online Only)
Imagine a world where the strength of your mind is celebrated as much as the health of your body. This is the philosophy that inspires Barry's work with his clients. Barry can teach you how power and resilience can coexist with self-care. He knows the importance of feeling and being supported in the vulnerable stages of discovering mental wellness. Barry has worked in the mental health field for almost a decade. He has experience in helping those struggling with the impact of traumatic experiences of all kinds, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stressors, mood regulation, unexplained sadness, and a broad range of LGBTQ+ topics.
Imagine a world where the strength of your mind is celebrated as much as the health of your body. This is the philosophy that inspires Barry's work with his clients. Barry can teach you how power and resilience can coexist with self-care. He knows the importance of feeling and being supported in the vulnerable stages of discovering mental wellness. Barry has worked in the mental health field for almost a decade. He has experience in helping those struggling with the impact of traumatic experiences of all kinds, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stressors, mood regulation, unexplained sadness, and a broad range of LGBTQ+ topics.
(214) 273-6847 View (214) 273-6847
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Collin Hagood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75218  (Online Only)
I have a few openings for new clients in August 2023. My aim is to help you address problematic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving by way of examining the ways in which you perceive the world around you. The goal is to assist you in reaching a position of appreciation for your genuine self (for you are the perfect you!) and an acceptance of the events that occur in your life. I would be honored to take part in your journey of discovering the narratives which potentially distort reality and lead to discomfort, diminished self-worth, or other barriers to attaining contentment.
I have a few openings for new clients in August 2023. My aim is to help you address problematic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving by way of examining the ways in which you perceive the world around you. The goal is to assist you in reaching a position of appreciation for your genuine self (for you are the perfect you!) and an acceptance of the events that occur in your life. I would be honored to take part in your journey of discovering the narratives which potentially distort reality and lead to discomfort, diminished self-worth, or other barriers to attaining contentment.
(737) 252-6789 View (737) 252-6789
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Devyn Box
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75218
You deserve an expansive and liberated life. Many of my clients are exploring what it means to be their most authentic self, and how to deal with the barriers that stand in their way. They're looking for a place to be seen and understood, and to be able to let down their guard. I see clients who are navigating identity, sexuality, and belonging; those with trauma histories, anxiety, and depression, looking for relief and a deeper healing that takes them to a place of ease and fulfillment. They may have tried other solutions, but feel stuck and eager for a lasting and meaningful change.
You deserve an expansive and liberated life. Many of my clients are exploring what it means to be their most authentic self, and how to deal with the barriers that stand in their way. They're looking for a place to be seen and understood, and to be able to let down their guard. I see clients who are navigating identity, sexuality, and belonging; those with trauma histories, anxiety, and depression, looking for relief and a deeper healing that takes them to a place of ease and fulfillment. They may have tried other solutions, but feel stuck and eager for a lasting and meaningful change.
(720) 743-6557 View (720) 743-6557
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Lily Ha
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Through my experience, I have to come to learn that counseling is most beneficial when possibilities of hope, healing, and action are developed through meaningful conversations. I see that my role as a therapist is to help patients to explore their life's narratives such that it enables them to explore new alternatives in order to develop new meaning in theirs lives.
Through my experience, I have to come to learn that counseling is most beneficial when possibilities of hope, healing, and action are developed through meaningful conversations. I see that my role as a therapist is to help patients to explore their life's narratives such that it enables them to explore new alternatives in order to develop new meaning in theirs lives.
(972) 770-4853 View (972) 770-4853
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Katrina L Cook, PhD
Psychologist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Accepting new clients! Remember when you were a teenager? All the anxiety and frustration! It was so hard to navigate the pressures of friends, dating, academics, and decisions about the future. Now, you see your own child facing these same issues, and you feel powerless to help. It’s like she’s become a different person overnight. She’s dressing differently and has a whole new group of friends you don’t know. Calls from the school have been coming in about misbehavior, skipping, and her grades are slipping. When you try to talk to her about what she's going through, it just pushes her further away. You’re out of ideas.
Accepting new clients! Remember when you were a teenager? All the anxiety and frustration! It was so hard to navigate the pressures of friends, dating, academics, and decisions about the future. Now, you see your own child facing these same issues, and you feel powerless to help. It’s like she’s become a different person overnight. She’s dressing differently and has a whole new group of friends you don’t know. Calls from the school have been coming in about misbehavior, skipping, and her grades are slipping. When you try to talk to her about what she's going through, it just pushes her further away. You’re out of ideas.
(214) 751-8979 View (214) 751-8979
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Bryan Ritchie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Do you find yourself overwhelmed, no matter what you do? Are you may be fed up? You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to experience peace again. Clients I work with see quick results using EMDR and solution-focused therapeutic methods.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed, no matter what you do? Are you may be fed up? You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to experience peace again. Clients I work with see quick results using EMDR and solution-focused therapeutic methods.
(682) 223-4278 View (682) 223-4278
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Zuleyka Yamilex Betancourt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75218
Hi! I am Zuleyka Betancourt, a clinical social worker, primarily working with teens and young adults. I primarily work with teens and young adults who are having difficulty with anxiety, depression, or life stressors. During our sessions, I hope to give the client a calming, interactive, and judgment-free environment. I utilize an eclectic approach in my practice and accommodate my therapeutic modality to best meet the unique and specify needs of the client.
Hi! I am Zuleyka Betancourt, a clinical social worker, primarily working with teens and young adults. I primarily work with teens and young adults who are having difficulty with anxiety, depression, or life stressors. During our sessions, I hope to give the client a calming, interactive, and judgment-free environment. I utilize an eclectic approach in my practice and accommodate my therapeutic modality to best meet the unique and specify needs of the client.
(469) 273-1471 View (469) 273-1471
Strength-Based Therapists

How does strength-based therapy work?

During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.

Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?

Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.

How long does strength-based therapy last?

There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.

How effective is strength-based therapy?

Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.