For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

I would tell them to start slow. Never let anyone make you feel rushed or become impatient with you. To allow someone into your heart and mind is a gift, and not everyone deserves that present. Therapy is hard for a lot of people and your relationship with your therapist has to be positive and validating. If it's not, then it's time to find a new therapist that does make you feel like you're making progress, even when you tell yourself you are not.

Your story doesn't end here. You are more than your experiences. I believe that everyone has the ability to heal, and it is my goal to help you find your way back to wellness. Let's start the next chapter together. My therapy approach is that of "Mind, Body, Soul" and believe that all three will influence someone's quality of life. Whether it be someone needing psychotherapy to address past traumatic events or someone who is holding their trauma in their body, everything revolves around alignment. I offer a variety of modalities that address the whole person, not just their mental needs. I offer EMDR for both adults and children both in person and virtually, Play Therapy (in person), and available for BOTH in-person and virtual, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma and Tension Releasing Exercises, and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. For those in Dallas, TX, I will be starting a 90 min. biweekly T.R.E. and "Chakra of the Month" Sound Bath group class. Winding Path Solutions came to me when I was hiking Mt. Rainer. As I was walking and not paying attention, I kept tripping on rocks and tree roots and stumbling on the path. Things like anxiety, depression, loneliness are all those rocks and roots. They make the path more complicated and trickier, but isn't it a great feeling when you've completed the path?

Humans are wired to connect - without connection, the effects of isolation and disconnection are painful. This pain creates space for trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, and other distressing symptoms to intensify. If you resonate with these words, you may find yourself feeling disconnected from areas of your life that have the potential to bring joy, gratitude, and fulfillment. You don’t have to do this alone - let’s work toward healing together.

As an EMDR certified therapist and EMDR Consultant in Training, I specialize in addressing issues related to anxiety/self-esteem issues, depression, life transitions, and PTSD to include: military, complex, sexual, childhood, emotional, and physical trauma. However, I take an integrative, individualized, and collaborative approach to therapy to help you reach your desired therapeutic goals. I hope to provide a space for vulnerability, authenticity, and growth to guide you in your healing. If you feel like we could be a good fit, let’s chat. I provide a free 15 minute consultation. I hope to get to know you more.

One of my main roles as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive space that best serves YOU. That also happens to be one of my favorite aspects of the therapeutic process - you also get to hold the reins in co-creating our time together. As I believe you are the expert on you, and I am simply the facilitator - helping you create the map for your own unique direction of healing.

Hayley Dodd is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults in both private and non-profit sectors of the mental health field. She specializes in working with clients coping with trauma, issues of loss and change, anxiety, depression, and the essential human tasks of: self-development, growth in relationships, and discovering meaning and purpose. Hayley uses a holistic blend of clinical interventions that incorporate the mind-body connection to help client’s achieve wellness, self-empowerment, and integration of past experiences with present issues and future goals. She can also assist clients in learning practical tools to cope with day-to-day stressors via mindfulness and somatic practices, as well as C.B.T. and D.B.T. techniques. Hayley views the therapeutic relationship as a safe, supportive, and collaborative experience. This foundation allows clients a more in-depth experience with themselves, and their unique path of change, healing, and growth.

Therapy/counseling is a big step and it may sound daunting or scary for some. Therapy is beneficial if one finds a therapist that is a good fit for them in about 5 or 6 sessions. Therapy can be just someone holding a safe space for you to be your authentic self, vent, and think out loud. It can also be a place where you can find a kind mirror to show your reflection and help us see a different solution. Someone can be there with you through your journey, whatever that may be.

I come from a multicultural background and a multi-generational household where old values meet the new modern ideas. I have a big family so relationships have always been my passion.

It is worth investing in yourself. In the long run, it pays off in being functional and healthy for you and your loved ones. 

I am a licensed mental health therapist with over 13 years of experience. I have extensive experience working with teens, adults and elders. I work with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief, self- esteem issues, women’s issues, communication skills among other disorders. I believe in a holistic approach to psychotherapy. Working with several local community mental health centers have provided me with a strong foundation to work with a variety of client populations including outpatient therapy, inpatient psych, and chemical dependency and addictions. I have also spent a year working in residential treatment. I work with females 17 and older. I believe in giving females a safe place to share their story. I am a firm believer in that the client is an expert on their life and I am merely a passenger on the road to their destination. I provide acceptance and a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment to guide female clients of all ages, races and sexual orientations in exploring issues that have been impacting their growth. My goal is to support and empower my clients to find their voice as they work on living their best life and becoming the best version of themselves.

To support those facing challenges in their lives to live life to their fullest potential.

I am committed to supporting individuals in developing solutions to manage life’s challenges, while achieving self-determined goals through empowerment and reenergizing the human spirit by means of exploration, reflection and discovery. Utilizing an integrated approach of mind/body/spirit and collaboratively exploring strategies which help individuals determine and achieve goals, my client-centered approach is tailored to individual needs and employs the understanding that you are the expert of your life. It is a great honor to join with my clients on their self-determined path to hope, healing and wholeness.

I can empathize with the hesitation to seek counseling. I know it takes a lot of courage to open yourself up to a complete stranger. Most of us have vulnerability wounds making it hard to trust people. I want you to know, when you find the courage to seek therapy, I will do what I can to help you process current or past traumas so you can experience the life you were meant to live!

My name is Kimberly and I have experience working with couples in distress due to communication issues, conflict resolution, trust, trauma and infidelity. I also work with individuals who struggle with childhood trauma, relational issues, self esteem, shame, anxiety and/or depression. These are a few issues I have been working with couples and individuals to process and move towards a positive treatment outcome. I understand how difficult and intimidating it may be to seek counseling. I have been where you are and I empathize with the struggle. It takes courage to ask for help, and most of us have vulnerability wounds. I hope you reach out, and if you do, I will be there to help you through this journey called life!

I would offer people advice to give therapy a try before knocking it. It can be very helpful to talk to someone that can help you understand yourself better and help you to resolve problems.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who is culturally competent and trauma informed. I am accepting new clients in my private practice who are interested in becoming their authentic selves. Start, heal and restore yourself with my therapeutic supports and coping strategies.

Try it and then make an opinion of your experience.

I am currently a student for my Masters of Social Work. I went into my master program after receiving a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. I have always had a passion to work with people of all ages since I was a child. At the age of 17 years old I started my college journey towards achieving my goal. I am still striving to master that journey till this day. It is a passion to help others. I believe if we can help one person at a time find their peace, then we can continue one after another until one day we can all find peace and happiness. Happiness is key in life. We all struggle, but in that struggle we can come out on top. In my down time, I enjoy spending time with my son. My son and I loves sports, art, music, anything to do with the water, gaming, amusement parks, and much more.

I feel that many people are hesitant to engage in therapy because they perceive a stigma tied to seeking support. After all, the notion of "mentally ill" does have a negative connotation. The way I see it, though the process is not about fixing a broken thing, but rather enhancing one's alignment and fulfillment (and okay, yes, also confronting obstacles to those pieces). But if the focus is on "Where am I trying to get to and how will I know that I got there?" where our work is to simply close the gap between here and there, it can help us leave shame and judgements at the door, and perhaps even enable you to look forward to increased awareness and empowerment in your journey forward.

I feel that clients shouldn't have to be in therapy forever! While co-creating this process with you, I strive to balance my active listening with imparting active, hands-on techniques to help you reclaim your narrative and overcome obstacles in your path. I feel it's about more water rather than less soda, so to speak, and take both a clinical and holistic approach to helping you enhance alignment and experience deeper fulfillment in your journey. Along with my LCSW, I am trained in EMDR, certified in Theta Healing, Reiki, Transformational Life Coaching, and Therapeutic Touch, and Master Practitioner certified in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, and Time Line Therapy.