Out-of-Pocket Therapists in Texas

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, the challenges of life can make you feel anxious, stressed, helpless, and overwhelmed. It is during these times that you need extra support and new coping skills. It takes great courage to reach out for help. Finding the right counselor is an important first step on your journey to overall wellness and personal growth. As your counselor, I will help you process your life experiences in a way that leads to increased confidence and self-esteem, and a greater capacity to effectively navigate the complex challenges of your life.

Now accepting NEW clients with daytime and limited evening availability! Every person has a story to tell, a life that matters. I have always been a listener and value the importance of someone's story. I work with teenagers and women who have been through traumatic experiences, who have a story to tell. My desire is that my clients have a safe, warm place where they feel comfortable opening up. I aim to make sure that every client feels seen, heard, and valued as they navigate through their trauma, anxiety, depression, and daily life struggles.

Hi! My name is Arlee Pryor. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, supervised by Brittany Whallen LMFT-S, LPC-S, and the owner of Balanced Life Psychotherapy. Balanced Life Psychotherapy is an online private practice serving adults, couples, and teens residing in Texas. I specialize in comprehensive care for relational issues, family conflict, trauma, anxiety, LGBTQ+, grief, and life transitions.

I provide individual, couple, and family therapy. I specialize in blended families and pre- and post- marital couple counseling for blended family couples. My approach is person-centered and experiential. I meet clients where they are collaborate with them to help them thrive and have a healthier life and relationships.

Hi! My name is Emilee. I’m an LPC-Associate (supervised by Dr. Sarah Carlson, LPC-S, RPT-S, E-RYT 200). I provide in-person & virtual therapy sessions in Dallas, Texas to females who are struggling with self-worth & relationship issues. I utilize evidenced-based theories to create a unique treatment plan tailored to your needs. I hope that as you learn to understand your emotions & validate your experience you will gain valuable insight, self-trust & self-compassion that facilitates lasting change. I’m excited to work with you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor holding degrees in Master’s of Education in Counseling, Student Affairs and Master’s of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce. I am a member of the Texas Counseling Association (TCA) and the International Association for Sandtray Therapy (IAST). Since 2002, I have participated in the mental health and social fields by performing services for behavioral/mental health wellness, alcohol/substance abuse, family systems, career counseling plus consulting/facilitating group therapies which contribute to an enlightened understanding of situations from multiple perspectives. I am trained in numerous traditional modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Person-Centered Therapy and has experience utilizing Anger Management techniques. I also offer the unique, nontraditional form of Sandtray Therapy where sand and miniatures activate the nonverbal way of thinking increasing capacity for self-expression, self-awareness and communication development. I am currently attending a training course for certification in Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals. I work with middle/late adolescents (ages 15+) and adults to identify individual, couple and family needs. I create personalized plans with clients to address depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, trauma, emotional awareness, adjustment/change, behavioral and emotional disturbances as well as many other life hurdles. I look forward to working with you to create the most effective treatment course to help you overcome your unique challenges.

Hello and bienvenue! I work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing social justice oriented psychotherapy to people of color, as well as members of LGBTQIA+ communities. I provide culturally responsive therapy, which focuses on the strengths that you already have. I tend to use an Interpersonal Process theoretical approach (IPT) as well as a cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach (CBT) while also paying attention to your environment and access to social support. I work with you to build a safe space where you can share your experiences without the fear of being judged, and where you can focus on becoming clear about what you want, and how you want to go about making that happen. I believe that it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship, as well as paying close attention to what is happening for you in-the-moment. I find it helpful to work to understand the different values and beliefs that we bring into the room, and how these worldviews might affect our interactions with each other. Understanding how your thoughts are related to your behaviors can empower and help you to actively account for your reality. You can use this insight to make the changes that will be necessary to live life more healthily.

Parents want what is best for their child and they want someone that will let their child learn and explore their experiences in a safe environment. You want to learn how to support your child/adolescent at home by gaining resources and tools that will improve relationships and behaviors. I help individuals, groups, parents, children, adolescents, and adults navigate through their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I work with issues of depression, grief, anxiety, behavior, self-harm, suicidality, and neurodiversity. You want someone that will listen and assist you in meeting your goals and I will guide you along the way. With a diversified approach using modalities such as trauma-focused CBT, child-centered play therapy, animal assisted therapy, and cognitive behavioral theory, I teach the client how to recognize that thoughts can change their feelings and emotions in various situations which can then induce adverse behaviors and body sensations. My goal is to help clients process trauma and teach how to implement strategies to build healthy thought patterns leading to a foundation for lifelong resilience and well-being. Neurodiverse people will learn skills to help with relationships/friendships, social cues, perspectives, and emotional regulations. I'm ready to meet and support you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with teens, adults, and couples throughout the state of Texas through my own telehealth counseling private practice. I attended Texas A&M University for undergraduate studies and completed my Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. I am EMDRIA trained in EMDR therapy. I am also certified as a SYMBIS Assessment and Prepare/Enrich Facilitator to help dating, engaged, and married couples. I consider it a privilege to counsel others- to hear people’s stories, witness immense courage and resilience, help carry someone’s burdens, celebrate each individual’s beautiful, unique humanity, and assist in healing and change. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

I am Agather Onyango, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I have extensive experience in evaluating and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. My areas of interest include mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorders, as well as anxiety disorders like PTSD, generalized anxiety, and panic disorders, and ADHD. As a nurse practitioner, I believe that addressing mental health and well-being is just as important as addressing physical concerns. I provide holistic care, combining psychotropic medications if needed with individualized, patient-centered treatment plans developed in collaboration with other providers. I encourage and empower my patients to actively participate in their treatment process. My approach to treatment is based on empathy, respect, kindness, and understanding each patient as a unique individual. My goal is to make your journey to mental recovery as smooth and effective as possible. I am here to support you every step of the way. I look forward to working with you! *Specialties •Psychiatry *Conditions treated •ADHD •Depression •Anxiety •Schizophrenia •Substance abuse •OCD •Personality disorders •Insomnia •Trauma and PTSD •Mood disorders •Behavioral Issues •Bipolar disorders •Drug Abuse •Dual Diagnosis •Grief •Impulse Control Disorders •LGBTQ+ •Medication Management •Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) •Oppositional Defiance (ODD) •Psychosis •Sexual Abuse •Spirituality *Treatment philosophy I believe that addressing mental health and well-being is just as important as addressing physical concerns. I am committed to providing holistic care, combining psychotropic medications if needed with an individualized, patient-centered treatment plan in collaboration with other providers. I encourage and empower my patients to actively participate in their treatment process. My approach to treatment begins with empathy, respect, kindness, and understanding each patient as a unique individual. *Treatment approach •Person-Focused •Mindfulness-Based(MBCT) •Culturally Sensitive •Christian Counseling •Interpersonal •Motivational Interviewing