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Michelle Muckelroy

Michelle Muckelroy

Desoto, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Michelle Muckelroy is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor with a dedication to supporting individuals of all ages, from children and teens to adults and elders. With her rich expertise in tackling depression, mood disorders, and school issues, Michelle utilizes a diverse array of therapeutic modalities, including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Her holistic approach encompasses therapy for couples and families, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard in a nurturing environment. Michelle’s commitment to building strong emotional connections allows her clients to explore their challenges and work towards meaningful solutions, making a positive impact on their lives. Her extensive training and credentials as an MA, LPC, and NCC underscore her capability to facilitate growth and healing through supportive and effective therapeutic practices.
Specialties
Depression Student Life
Melodi Parker

Melodi Parker

Desoto, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MED
Melodi Parker, a Licensed Professional Counselor (MEd, LPC-S, NCC), believes that feelings of despair and insecurity can profoundly impact an individual's daily life. She is dedicated to guiding clients toward comfort and hope from within, helping them achieve happiness and satisfaction. As a compassionate therapist, Melodi enjoys providing insight and awareness through spiritual counseling and fostering a safe environment to explore feelings, beliefs, and behaviors. Together with her clients, she establishes and achieves therapeutic goals. Melodi's approach includes Adlerian Therapy, which emphasizes understanding unique inner beliefs to enhance self-awareness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focused on changing irrational thought patterns. Specializing in trauma and grief, she also assists individuals dealing with depression, anger, and anxiety, along with offering parental consultation. With a rich background that includes over 10 years as a School Counselor and Teacher, Melodi is a National Certified Counselor with training in EMDR and Brainspotting Phase 1 & 2 to help those who have experienced trauma. Additionally, she serves as an Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainer and volunteers for Trauma Support Services of North Texas. Melodi encourages all her clients to embrace each day as a fresh start, reminding them that they don't have to carry yesterday's broken pieces into today.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress Grief PTSD/Trauma
Latreece Ross

Latreece Ross

Desoto, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MED
Latreece Ross, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Education and years of dedicated experience, understands that not everyone feels their best at times. Many individuals struggle with feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, grief, or helplessness. She believes that everyone deserves a safe and nurturing environment where they can feel heard, valued, and respected. With a comprehensive set of skills, Latreece is adept at working with adolescents, couples, and families, guiding them through challenging periods and enhancing their relationships with themselves and others. She specializes in trauma-informed care, addressing depression, anxiety, life transitions, and coping with grief and loss. In initial sessions, Latreece collaborates with clients to create tailored treatment plans and set achievable therapy goals. Her background as a school counselor with Dallas ISD and her experience at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County have equipped her to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, and humanistic mental health counseling. Through an integrated approach that includes various modalities—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Family Systems work—Latreece ensures that each client receives a unique and effective therapeutic experience tailored to their specific needs. She offers flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend sessions, to accommodate her clients’ lifestyles.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief
Zandra Rutledge

Zandra Rutledge

Desoto, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Zandra Rutledge is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC) who believes that seeking therapy or counseling is a courageous step towards personal growth. Her approach signifies a desire for professional support in navigating various life challenges, including marriage, relationships, behavioral issues, job-related stress, and emotionally rooted concerns. With extensive experience in assisting individuals and couples in crisis, Zandra specializes in relationship conflict and resolution, catering to those who are married, single, or divorced. With over 30 years of marriage herself, her counseling expertise is enriched by both academic knowledge and real-life experience. Collaborating with her husband, who is also a Counselor and Marriage Coach, they together support couples in achieving healthier connections. Utilizing an experiential, solution-focused approach coupled with cognitive behavioral therapy, Zandra is dedicated to helping her clients foster healthy, life-long relationships.
Specialties
Relationship Stress
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Nicci Staggs Supervised By Melodi Parker M.ed. Lpc-s Ncc

Nicci Staggs Supervised By Melodi Parker M.ed. Lpc-s Ncc

Desoto, TX
Lpc Intern, MS
Nicci Staggs, a dedicated LPC Intern with an M.S. and M.Ed., is passionate about supporting youth through the myriad challenges they face today. As an experienced educator and Certified School Counselor, she has observed firsthand the struggles that children and adolescents encounter, from anxiety and depression to the effects of trauma and domestic violence. Nicci's focus is on creating a positive therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. She skillfully integrates art and play into her sessions, especially for younger clients, promoting self-expression as a vital aspect of healing. Drawing from theoretical approaches such as Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Nicci aims to enhance the physical, social, and emotional well-being of all her clients. With a profound commitment to guiding young individuals toward resilience and growth, she is honored to serve as a crucial support system.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence PTSD/Trauma Teens
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Dr. Tanisha Guy

Dr. Tanisha Guy

Desoto, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, PHD
Dr. Tanisha Guy is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor who has spent over two decades in the mental health field. She understands the importance of seeking help, whether for oneself or a loved one, recognizing that the journey to find the right therapist can be both daunting and vital during challenging times. Dr. Guy specializes in addressing issues such as depression, relationship difficulties, and coping skills, providing tailored counseling and coaching to meet the unique needs of each client. As a Texas Board Approved LPC Supervisor, National Board Certified Counselor, Certified Professional Life Coach, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, she is expertly equipped to guide individuals, couples, and families through their struggles. Her philosophy emphasizes the healthy integration of mind, body, and soul, empowering clients to create meaningful and lasting change. With a passion for helping others, Dr. Guy is committed to supporting each client's transformation process, encouraging them to take the first step toward a brighter future.
Specialties
Depression General Mental Health Relationship Stress Work Stress
Latisha Thomas

Latisha Thomas

Desoto, TX
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Latisha Thomas, LCSW, is a dedicated therapist at Tomorrow and Beyond PLLC where she embodies a belief that each individual holds the skills necessary to lead a fulfilling life. She partners with clients, empowering them to overcome barriers and transform their past experiences, helping them realize their full potential. Latisha offers a warm, non-judgmental space, encouraging clients to embrace a personalized, strength-based approach in their journey towards mental wellness. Her expertise in various therapeutic modalities, including mindfulness-based therapy, trauma-focused techniques, and solution-focused brief therapy, equips clients with essential skills to manage life's challenges. Under her guidance, individuals can address past traumas, enhance self-awareness, build confidence, and confront obstacles to their growth. With Latisha’s support, clients are inspired to declare today as their future, reminding them that mental wellness is achievable through the interplay of choice, perception, and self-awareness. She passionately champions the inherent resilience of individuals, couples, and families in their quest for abundant living.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma

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