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Rayne Ventimiglia

Rayne Ventimiglia

Bedford, TX
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rayne Ventimiglia is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with eight years of experience helping teens, adults, and elders navigate the complexities of life. He understands that beneath the surface of anger or irritability often lie deeper emotions like sadness, grief, and fear. Rayne recognizes that many individuals may feel trapped in their struggles, using anger as a shield in response to feeling powerless. He specializes in addressing top issues such as depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship concerns. Rayne offers an extensive repertoire of therapeutic modalities, including Christian Counseling, Trauma Focused therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). He is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), providing skills groups for both adults and teens, and integrating DBT techniques into individual sessions when beneficial. For couples, he employs Emotion Focused Therapy, aiming to foster understanding and connection. His compassionate approach encourages clients to explore the roots of their anger and self-destructive patterns, empowering them to reclaim control over their lives. By beginning this journey with Rayne, clients can navigate the underlying issues leading to their discontent and uncover new possibilities for change and growth.
Specialties
Depression PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Nichelle Wall

Nichelle Wall

Bedford, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, EDD
Nichelle Wall is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and a Certified Sex Therapist (CST). She earned her Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University and holds a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development from Hardin-Simmons University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Abilene Christian University. With a theoretical approach rooted in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Nichelle focuses on resolving cognitive, emotional, and behavioral issues, empowering individuals to lead more rational, productive, and fulfilling lives. Believing in the power of choice, she adopts a solution-focused methodology that encourages clients to determine their reactions to life's challenges.
Ann Marie Leist

Ann Marie Leist

Bedford, TX
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Ann Marie Leist is a compassionate and skilled psychologist dedicated to guiding individuals through the challenging times and crises they face in life. With her extensive experience and licensure, she empowers clients to navigate obstacles and attain their personal goals, facilitating profound and lasting changes in their lives. Dr. Leist's expertise encompasses a diverse range of clients, including children, preteens, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She applies a cognitive behavioral approach tailored to the unique circumstances of each individual, fostering better coping mechanisms and management skills. Commonly addressed issues include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse, behavioral concerns, and marital conflicts. Additionally, Dr. Leist conducts evaluations and comprehensive psychological assessments focusing on ADHD, academic difficulties, mood disorders, behavior issues, and daily functioning challenges. Upholding the principles of confidentiality, she fosters nurturing therapeutic relationships that are centered around trust and understanding.
Specialties
ADHD Addiction Anxiety Chronic Pain Depression Eating Disorders General Mental Health Relationship Stress Student Life
Tom Massoll

Tom Massoll

Bedford, TX
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD
Dr. Tom Massoll is a seasoned Marriage & Family Therapist with extensive credentials, including LPC-S and LMFT-S, dedicated to guiding preteens, teens, and adults through life's challenges. He consults with individuals, couples, families, and businesses, addressing issues such as relationship dynamics, divorce, children's concerns, anxiety, depression, and the complexities of aging parents. Known for his Solution-Focused Brief Therapy approach and expertise in Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dr. Massoll also facilitates transformative experiences for adolescents in wilderness settings. His compassionate and insightful approach helps clients navigate ongoing conflicts and fosters healthier relationships.
Specialties
50+ Anxiety Breakups Depression Parenting Relationship Stress
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Dr. Michael Contreras (mike The Psych)

Dr. Michael Contreras (mike The Psych)

Bedford, TX
Psychologist, LPC-S
Dr. Michael Contreras, affectionately known as Mike the Psych, is a dedicated psychologist who serves a diverse clientele, including children, adolescents, and adults. He works collaboratively with individuals, families, and groups, offering skills training and support on various topics such as adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen-related issues. Dr. Contreras employs a foundation of cognitive-behavioral therapy, but he adapts his eclectic approach based on the unique needs of each client, ensuring a personalized therapeutic experience. His clinical interests encompass marriage and family counseling, school difficulties, behavioral referrals, adolescent issues, crisis intervention, substance abuse, PTSD, and depression. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Dr. Contreras also serves as a U.S. Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of Texas at Dallas, a Master of Science Degree from The University of the Southwest, and a PsyD from California Southern University.
Specialties
Addiction Breakups Depression PTSD/Trauma Parenting Student Life Teens
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Sarah Michelle Billingsley

Sarah Michelle Billingsley

Bedford, TX
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Michelle Billingsley is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and therapist who understands the challenges of feeling emotionally vulnerable, particularly when navigating these feelings alone. She provides a safe and supportive space for individuals grappling with unresolved trauma, LGBTQIA+ concerns, addictions, mood disorders, grief, and a variety of other mental health issues. Specializing in therapy for teens, young adults, and the LGBTQIA+ community, Sarah employs a culturally sensitive, trauma-focused approach to help clients effectively manage their emotions. As a certified specialist in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, she recognizes that each client is unique, adapting her methods to suit individual needs by also incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Clients working with Sarah can expect an honest, judgment-free environment in which they can explore their thoughts and emotions freely. With her empathetic approach to talk therapy, Sarah is dedicated to guiding individuals on their path to recovery. There is no better time than today to seek support; remember, you are not alone on this journey.
Specialties
Addiction General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Teens
Terry Mizell Lpc

Terry Mizell Lpc

Bedford, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Terry Mizell, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), embodies the belief that everyone has the capacity to heal, overcome adversity, and rediscover joy. In times of overwhelm, individuals may struggle to envision a brighter future. Terry emphasizes that the realization of our interconnectedness can illuminate the path to happiness once more. Her goal is to guide clients along this journey, harnessing both emotional insight and intellectual understanding to foster self-belief and confidence in achieving personal joy. She acknowledges that while no one can undertake this journey for you, it is vital to know that you do not have to navigate it alone. Often, limitations are merely self-imposed. Although life may seem like an endless, uncertain journey, Terry asserts that taking one step at a time makes it not only manageable but also enjoyable. With experience in hospital settings and a background working with combat veterans and families amidst daily stressors, she has successfully helped many individuals and couples restore happier relationships, enhance career satisfaction, and elevate their self-worth. Specializing in mood disorders, anxiety, and relationship issues, Terry employs various therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Expressive Arts, Eclectic approaches, Hypnotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and effective intervention techniques.
Specialties
Anxiety General Mental Health Relationship Stress
Positive Pathways Counseling And Family Services

Positive Pathways Counseling And Family Services

Bedford, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Positive, a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials including MA, LPC, and CCPT, embodies the belief in every individual's capacity to transcend barriers that hinder their life's journey toward a more positive direction. Committed to fostering a calm and safe environment, Positive places emphasis on personal growth and improvement during therapy. By implementing a person-centered approach, Positive seeks to understand the perspectives of clients, ensuring that open and honest communication flourishes within the therapeutic relationship. When individuals feel secure in expressing their emotions, Positive gains insight into their unique challenges. Viewing therapy as a true calling, Positive understands its role in helping clients establish healthy boundaries, recognize personal control limits, and cultivate self-awareness. This aids in healing from past traumas, forgiving themselves for earlier mistakes, overcoming codependency, and recovering from addictions and depression. Positive knows that empathetic understanding and validation are vital catalysts for transformation. As a skilled counselor, Positive delivers guidance, insightful feedback, and empowers clients to utilize coping strategies tailored to their specific challenges, fostering meaningful behavioral change.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
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Michael Peters

Michael Peters

Bedford, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Michael Peters is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over twenty years of counseling experience, dedicated to assisting individuals across various age groups, including preteens, teens, adults, and elders. He specializes in addressing relationship issues, anxiety, addiction, and more. Clients appreciate Michael's warm yet honest approach, describing him as a trusted partner in navigating life's toughest challenges. He focuses on providing practical tools to empower clients, enhancing their confidence in managing current issues. In his practice, Michael emphasizes relationship counseling, offering support for couples whether they need a tune-up or are facing difficult decisions about their future. His office is designed to provide a soothing and secure space, ensuring confidentiality and comfort for all who seek his guidance. With a commitment to privacy, Michael creates an environment where clients can feel safe and valued as they take steps toward a better tomorrow.
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Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Relationship Stress
Anita Peters

Anita Peters

Bedford, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Anita Peters, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over twenty years of experience, specializes in supporting clients facing relationship challenges. She understands the struggles that may arise from abusive relationships or the discontent that comes when a marriage no longer fulfills one's needs. Through her compassionate approach, Anita empowers individuals, couples, and families to uncover practical solutions to life's challenges, transforming these into opportunities for growth. Her clients appreciate her warmth and honesty, as well as her practical methods rooted in various therapeutic modalities including Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Anita's office is designed to provide comfort and confidentiality, creating a soothing environment suitable for healing and discovery. With an educational background from Amberton University, she is dedicated to guiding her clients toward a brighter future.
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Specialties
ADHD Domestic Violence Relationship Stress
Mark Russell

Mark Russell

Bedford, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Mark Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who thrives on guiding clients ready to initiate positive change in their lives. With extensive experience across a spectrum of mental health concerns, he is particularly passionate about assisting couples, dedicating a significant portion of his practice to this vital work. He focuses on fostering healthy communication, conflict resolution, financial discussions, intimacy, and parenting needs. Additionally, Mark is equipped to address behavioral addictions, such as those related to pornography, video games, gambling, and shopping, as well as anxiety disorders. He is also trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), a highly regarded and research-oriented treatment for trauma. While his treatment methodology is not explicitly faith-based, Mark is open to incorporating faith into the counseling process if that aligns with clients' desires. With a Master's Degree from Denver Seminary, he confidently navigates the integration of faith and counseling, offering a compassionate approach to therapy for individuals and couples alike.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Financial Stress Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress
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Reshaunda Strickland

Reshaunda Strickland

Bedford, TX
Psychologist, PSYD
Reshaunda Strickland, a passionate psychologist with a PsyD, LPA, and LPC credentials, brings a wealth of experience to her practice with adults. Specializing in mood disorders, psychological testing and evaluation, and codependency, she utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to each client's unique needs. Reshaunda employs approaches such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), trauma-focused therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy, fostering a supportive environment for healing and self-discovery. Her dedication to integrating multicultural perspectives ensures that her clients feel understood and valued. Whether through individual, group, or couples therapy, Reshaunda empowers her clients to navigate life's challenges with resilience and strength.
Valinda Sue Zimmerman

Valinda Sue Zimmerman

Bedford, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN
Valinda Sue Zimmerman, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience, understands the profound emotional and physical pain that individuals may face. She recognizes that pain can manifest in various forms and that many strategies people use to cope can, in fact, exacerbate their struggles. Valinda is dedicated to helping those feeling overwhelmed by pain to find a path toward healing. With expertise in issues such as anxiety, chronic illness, and relational challenges, she firmly believes in the potential for transformation, encouraging clients to turn their breakdowns into breakthroughs. Her extensive practice includes assisting individuals, couples, and families through a myriad of challenges including PTSD, depression, anger, grief, and more. Valinda's passion lies in helping people navigate their journey toward a fulfilled life, knowing that each person has the capacity to heal. She offers a complimentary 20-minute consultation to explore how her compassionate approach can foster a positive change in one’s life.
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Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Bullying Chronic Pain Depression Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress

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