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Ryan Curtiss, LCSW is an Honorably discharged Veteran who was medically separated. Ryan went to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas, where he earned his Master of Social Work degree in 2015 and his Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2014. Ryan was a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Texas from 2015-2022 and is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas since 2022. Ryan has been a licensed therapist for over 7-years. Ryan specializes in stress and anger management, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, obsessions/compulsions, ADHD, phobias, depression, and substance use. Ryan holds the following certifications and/or trainings: Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification (TF-CBT), Exposure Response Prevention Certification (ERP), and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Ryan has worked physically in the Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio metro areas of Texas along with virtual/telehealth throughout the entire United States as a licensed clinical therapist/psychotherapist. Ryan has treated children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with mental health issues, acute/chronic disorders, substance use/abuse, end of life issues, chronic pain, medical illnesses, hospice, grief/loss, military and combat related issues, relationship and family issues, personality disorders, conduct and impulse control issues, and so much more in inpatient behavioral, hospitals, primary care, hospice/palliative care, and private practice settings with civilians, Veterans, Military, and Law Enforcement clients.

Are you looking for a seasoned, well-rounded therapist? Peggy Wright is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor in the State of Texas. Licensed since 2001, Peggy has extensive experience in the field of domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and relationship issues having worked with victims, abusers, child witnesses, and countless others striving for emotional wellbeing. In addition to being a counselor, Peggy is also Board Certified in Neurofeedback. Although not currently practicing neurofeedback, her experience and training in this area has given her great depth of understanding into how the brain functions and impacts personality and behavior. Additionally, Peggy has over 20 years of experience as a speaker on intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, and various topics related to trauma and mental health. Her most notable speaking engagements include National Center for Victims of Crime (September 2016, Philadelphia), International Society for Neurofeedback and Research Annual Conference (September 2016, Orlando), Conference on Crimes Against Women (May 2017, Dallas) and several presentations at the Conference on Crimes Against Persons in Fort Bend County, Texas. Throughout her career, Peggy has successfully trained dozens of counseling graduate students and licensure interns in their quest to achieve their professional goals. Also, working closely with prosecutors and private attorneys, she has served as both a fact and expert witness in numerous civil and criminal trials related to abuse and custody.

Hi! I'm a licensed counselor in Florida (LMHC), Texas (LPC-Supervisor), and Utah (LCMHC). With over a decade of experience, my journey in mental health began with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to continuous learning and professional development. I have specialized training in trauma-informed therapies, which allows me to provide compassionate and effective support to clients who have experienced trauma. Understanding the profound impact trauma can have on an individual's life, I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their experiences and find healing. In addition to my work with individuals, I have a deep commitment to helping couples strengthen their relationships. I am trained in the Gottman Method, a research-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on building strong, healthy relationships. Using this method, I assist couples in navigating and healing from betrayals, enhancing their communication, and fostering a deeper connection. Witnessing couples transform their relationships and rediscover trust and intimacy is incredibly rewarding. Outside of my professional life, I am passionate about self-care and mindfulness. I often incorporate these practices into my therapy sessions, empowering clients to develop their own self-care routines. I believe that a holistic approach to mental health, which includes attention to physical, emotional, and mental well-being, is essential for achieving lasting positive change. Whether working with individuals or couples, my goal is to help my clients build resilience, find balance, and lead fulfilling lives. By providing a supportive and empathetic space, I strive to guide my clients on their journey towards healing and personal growth.

When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. - Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning. Hey there! It's truly wonderful to see you taking this brave step towards seeking support. I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey to better mental health and a more fulfilling life. This isn't just a job to me—it's my passion and purpose. Maybe you're feeling a bit lost right now, unsure of how to focus on what truly matters or struggling to find the motivation for positive change. You long for deeper connections with loved ones, moments of joy in the everyday, and the courage to face new challenges head-on. Believe me, I've been in your shoes more times than I can count. And that's why I'm here—to offer you unwavering support and guidance as you navigate towards a brighter tomorrow. My path to becoming a therapist was anything but straightforward; it felt like the universe kept nudging me back to this calling. It's the privilege of being there for people in their most vulnerable moments that truly fills my heart with purpose. I cherish every story shared with me, knowing that each one holds the power to transform lives. With experience spanning various settings—from hospitals to private practice to schools—I bring a diverse background to our sessions. Whether we're exploring Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or diving into the depths of Internal Family Systems (IFS), rest assured, we'll find the approach that speaks to your unique journey. Let's embark on this adventure together—uncover your true potential and embrace all that life has to offer.

You are seeking, that is what brought you here. Sometimes that may be a single event, a crisis, a trauma, or a series of events that have you weary. Life can bring us to a place where we need to do things differently and can't quite sort out what that looks like. My experiences working with community mental health, private practice, trauma, crisis, and critical incidents have equipped me understand how difficult challenges can be for individuals and families. My experience as a Social Worker provides the educational platform to help you explore all of the systems that influence your life. I believe my kind yet practical approach to counseling offers an opportunity for hope and change.

Born and raised in the inner city by a single mother and a large extended family, I noticed the needs of those that were mentally or physically diagnosed were often not met. Therefore, I began to inquire about what I needed to do in order to be a part of the solution. I began to work in the field and I have worked in Behavioral/Mental Health for close to 20 years. My experience covers a plethora of ages and diagnosis across many settings. My determination to treat and support those with mental health diagnosis during the pandemic inspired me to perform outpatient therapy via telehealth to adults and adolescents. I specialize in adults 25-55 with various diagnoses but primarily Anxiety, PTSD, trauma and Depression to name a few. I love to utilize CBT, CPT, trauma informed care (TIC) and Motivational Interviewing as treatment modalities.

I am driven to provide a safe and encouraging space that promotes increased self-awareness, healing, and growth. Therapy is an incredible opportunity that may help to increase self awareness of how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence each other, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, navigate challenges or transitions, achieve therapy goals, and make meaningful changes in your life.

I am a Doctor of Professional Counseling, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I obtained my training from the Houston Graduate School of Theology in 2014 and have been practicing Professional Counseling ever since. My specialty is in counseling couples, but I also help individuals who are struggling with divorce, anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorders, work-related stressors, and a variety of other mental health issues. I have experience working in private practice and have been involved with Inpatient/outpatient/IOP/PHP programs. My areas of expertise include CBT, DBT, MI, couples counseling, Gottman Theory, and Race-based therapies. I am also experienced in LGBTQ and Multi-Cultural counseling. In my free time, I enjoy ballroom dancing, doing hair, traveling, and socializing outside of the behavioral health care field.

As a holistic LCSW, I specialize in helping individuals and families through life transitions, career changes, stress, anxiety, and depression. As a seasoned therapist and certified yoga instructor, I bring years of experience in integrating traditional therapy with holistic practices to foster comprehensive well-being. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that true healing encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Offering walk & talk therapy which involves having therapy sessions outdoors, combining physical activity with mental health treatment for a more relaxed setting.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Masters from the University of Texas San Antonio and have been practicing for 12 years. With cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy as well as solution focused brief therapy, the change you want is within reach. I also offer training to reduce anxiety and stress induced by over stimuli. Children receive therapy, allowing them to express themselves through play. Your treatment plan is customized to help you resolve your counseling needs, so you can began living the life you want and envisioned. Don't wait, live your best life today.

I have a PhD in Psychology and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is licensed in the states of Texas and North Carolina. I have vast amount of experience in addressing Anxiety, PTSD and Depression. I have experience in addressing life experiences, anger management, and marital conflict. My military experience has allowed me to have various approaches to addressing client's needs.

Do you find yourself buying every self-help book but still feeling stuck? Maybe you're the "therapist friend" who has it all figured out for others but can't seem to make progress yourself? Or perhaps you're tired of being told "you're so self-aware" while still repeating the same patterns? And what about that family trauma your family swears never happened? Yeah, it's still showing up in your life today. I get it. Hey! I'm Dr. Ré (Ray), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW) and holistic therapist based in Dallas, TX. I help self-aware Gen Z and Millennials get unstuck, break generational patterns, and figure out this thing called adulting through therapy that goes beyond just talking about it. I blend evidence-based practices with mind-body approaches to create real, lasting change and healing.

Berkeley V. “Pete” Bailey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. He holds a BA in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Master of Science from Texas A&M University Commerce. In addition, Pete is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). Pete currently has a private practice in Frisco, Texas and teaches part-time for the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Criminal Justice Training Center, Amber Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program. Before his mental health career, Pete served thirty‐two years in law enforcement in Texas. Upon retirement, Pete attended Texas A&M University, Commerce graduate school. After graduate school, Pete was hired at UT Southwestern Medical Center to work for Dr. Madukar Trivedi in the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care (CDRCC). The CDRCC is recognized worldwide as one of the best centers for depression research and has developed several new assessment instruments. Pete worked on the development of new interventions for adolescents and taught the Youth and Mental Health Awareness Program, which is a universally delivered mental health program that has shown a 56% reduction rate in suicidal ideation in pre‐post testing with participants in the program. Pete entered private practice in August 2022 and helps others understand how they feel and how to live their best lives.

I work with clients who want to improve the way they experience life. The desire for better relationships with themselves and with others, and to gain a sense of purpose and meaning. I’ve always been interested in what drives people and believe that we can usually discover what is best for ourselves if we slow down, take the time to think things through, talk about it with a person we trust, and express the feelings we have in healthy ways—even the negative ones we may try to avoid. I use a number of therapeutic modalities in my practice, which connect thoughts to feelings and feelings to thoughts, enabling my clients to change and grow in the positive direction that they might envision for themselves. I work with clients who have struggled with addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship separation, internal conflict and conflict with others, grief and loss, and other transitions and adjustment issues. I have completed Gottman trainings, as well as Emotion-Focused Therapy, which offers a structured approach and an emotional map for couples or individuals to learn how successful couples make their relationships last and how to handle conflict in a way that prevents damage to the relationship and helps them feel better connected to their partner. I am also trained in EMDR, a therapy designed to help a person unlock their nervous system to recover from trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other problems that can take hold.

Hi! I'm Quanya Linen, and I'm a licensed professional counselor practicing since 2012. I have a master's degree in counseling and help adults who are considered to be "strong on the outside" but struggling on the inside. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy and tend to incorporate a mind and body strategies that promote overall wellness while using evidence-based treatment strategies.

I take an integrative approach, providing a safe place for clients to express their needs. I have worked with adults, adolescents, families, and couples since 2007. I continue to educate myself as a marriage and family therapist, and I am trained in EMDR therapy. I host a podcast on how our deeper needs overlap with meaningful music that shares a story.

You are a woman who has been devastated by grief over pregnancy loss, infertility, or postpartum depression and anxiety. You desperately want to find someone to talk to about how alone and sad you feel. You feel heartbroken, ashamed, and angry lately. Your world has stopped while everyone else seems to be living their best life. You find yourself having the same fights with your partner over and over again. Society glamorizes pregnancy and motherhood which can make you feel even more alone and misunderstood. If you see one more pregnancy announcement or social media post about the happiness of motherhood, you might lose it! Your baby is important to you no matter how much time you have spent with them. You want to learn how to keep your baby’s memory alive. You want to learn how to experience happiness during this new transition to motherhood. You want to feel heard by someone without shame or judgment. You are not alone. As a woman, I have been there.

I am a compassionate EMDR trained psychotherapist who values my clients' time. This career path became of interest to me after my time in the military, where I saw many of my friends' lives destroyed by PTSD. I am now committed to healing and advocacy work for veterans and civilians alike suffering from mental health conditions. If you are willing to put in the effort, I will bring strategies to our sessions with proven success rates, and continually monitor your progress so that I can be sure that you are hitting your personal goals and getting relief from your symptoms.

Delores Morris is a Licensed Professional Counselor with multi-state licenses. To assist clients with becoming a better version of themselves, she brings new perspectives, various strategies, and helpful tools to navigate challenging situations. She facilitates creative processes that help liberate and empower clients to overcome their circumstances. She identifies their strengths and upskill mentalities to meet the current demands in the home, the community, and the workplace.

I love people, and I love helping people through struggles. I listen with a non-judgmental caring heart, knowing we have all struggled in different ways. I would be honored to help guide you to the first and/or next steps in your healing journey. I specialize in trauma therapy, depression, addictions and compulsions, anxiety, parenting, and Christian counseling. I started my counseling career by volunteering on teen suicide hotline about 28 years ago, and have been fully licensed as a professional counselor for over 17 years now.

Hello, I am Martin Do you feel that your life has lost value and meaning? Let us team up to take back ownership of your life's journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, as well as a Combat Navy Veteran. I have been practicing for 3 years in community health, outpatient, inpatient, and private practice settings. I am experienced in facilitating healthy life changes. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma substance use, PTSD, relationship issues, or any other obstacle that prevents you from living the life that you desire; identifying the right therapist for you is an important part of getting yourself back on track. I have experienced a variety of obstacles, and personally understand how the therapeutic process can help change one's life. Let us work together to tackle life challenges and restore the healthy balance that we all enjoy.

Are you struggling with day-to-day living? Feeling overwhelmed and finding it difficult to cope with life's challenges? Searching for calmness in the midst of uncertainty? If so, you and I can walk through the journey toward healing together. My name is Melanie and I am a therapist who empowers individuals who are working towards overcoming anxiety, depression, difficulties in their relationships, stress and self-esteem. Together, we will identify ways to get you back in balance by identifying the barriers that are preventing you from accomplishing your goals, which includes addressing any past unresolved issues. If you are someone who is ready to regain the strength and power that you already have within you but find yourself dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, cycles of anxiety and depression or low self-esteem, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!