Kerri Newman is a dedicated marriage and family therapist, holding an MS and LMFT credentials, who works compassionately with children, teens, and adults. She embodies empathy, respect, and authenticity in her therapeutic practice, making sure to create a nurturing environment for each individual. Kerri focuses on facilitating healthy coping skills, self-expression, self-regulation, and self-acceptance. As a Foundational Theraplay Practitioner, she integrates Theraplay into her work with families. Kerri offers individual and family counseling to assist in the treatment of grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and relational issues, providing a safe and creative space for growth, healing, and empowerment. Her commitment is to support clients in making meaningful changes in their lives.

Richland Oaks Counseling Center (ROCC) is a compassionate non-profit clinic located in Richardson and McKinney, dedicated to delivering a full spectrum of mental health services. Offering psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, ROCC ensures that individuals receive tailored support in individual, couple, family, and group therapy settings. The center also provides comprehensive psychological testing and evaluations to assess intelligence, personality, learning disorders, and ADD/ADHD, along with crucial support for diagnosis and treatment of various mental health concerns. Staffed by a diverse team of qualified therapists, ROCC effectively addresses a wide array of issues, including mood disorders and relationship challenges. To foster accessibility within the community, therapy is offered on a sliding scale, with services from master’s and doctoral student interns ranging from $50 to $150. ROCC is devoted to meeting the unique needs of each client and to cultivating a nurturing environment for healing and growth.

Krishna Desai is a compassionate and dedicated licensed psychologist (LP) and licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP) who specializes in working with children as young as ten, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), he seamlessly blends multicultural and family systems perspectives into an integrative psychological approach. His main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief, transitionary phases, and parent consultation aimed at addressing emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties. Additionally, he values multiculturalism, diversity, identity formation, and self-esteem, bringing a wealth of understanding to his consulting work surrounding educational services. Krishna is genuinely interested in learning about the unique experiences of his clients and how these experiences shape their perspectives. He prioritizes building authentic relationships based on transparency and mutual trust, fostering a safe and collaborative environment where clients feel comfortable engaging and growing. With an approach that combines compassion, empathy, and even humor, Krishna aims to guide individuals toward the growth and change they seek.

Lauren Saldana is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist (LCSW), known for her person-centered approach to therapy. She focuses on what her clients are looking to achieve, serving as a supportive sounding board as they navigate their unique journeys towards healing and improvement. Lauren understands that the most significant changes often come from confronting the hardest challenges. With a belief that proactive problem-solving is essential, she primarily employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emphasizing the profound impact our thoughts have on our overall perspective and attitude towards life. Additionally, Lauren is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, enriching her toolkit for helping clients. She takes pride in utilizing Strengths Based and Solution Focused Therapy to empower individuals as they uncover their strengths amidst various life situations. Lauren is passionate about building connections and partnering with clients to meet their personal goals. While her main practice currently focuses on teletherapy, she also offers in-person sessions on Tuesdays, making her services accessible to a variety of individuals and families facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Jennifer Seng is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor who believes in focusing on her clients' strengths, areas of need, and life stories. She creates a safe therapeutic space that emphasizes individualized treatment goals. Known for her passion for empowering clients, Jennifer guides them to reach their full potential according to their own definitions. With a strong commitment to healing, accountability, and resilience, she helps clients navigate life's challenges, especially those related to Depression, Trauma and PTSD, and Anxiety. Jennifer thoroughly enjoys working with adults and young adults, assisting them in securing healthy support from their networks. Her adaptability and supportiveness throughout the counseling process are essential in establishing a healthy and lasting therapist-client relationship. Recognizing that life can be incredibly challenging, Jennifer strives to provide an understanding environment where individuals can find the tools they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Through her dedication, she ensures that her clients never feel they have nowhere to turn during good times and bad, making therapy a valuable resource in their journey towards mental wellness.

Akisha Simon, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), invites individuals and elders looking to embrace life with minimized regrets to embark on a transformative journey towards achieving their goals. With a focus on overcoming barriers to dreams, she emphasizes the importance of shared experiences in healing. Throughout her practice, Akisha supports those facing challenges such as childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy. She employs an integrated approach to counseling, recognizing the triune nature of humanity—mind, body, and spirit. By intertwining Biblical principles with psychological techniques, her goal is to use faith as a vital instrument in the healing process. Through tailored strategies, clients can enhance their decision-making skills, foster emotional wellness, and engage fully in life. Together, they embark on a journey toward wellness and fulfillment.

Financial Therapy Associates of Dallas is dedicated to helping individuals and couples uncover what holds them back from achieving their desired lives. With a passion for financial therapy, they guide clients with varying money management styles to cultivate healthier and stronger relationships, enabling better financial management for both short and long-term success. Many clients seek their expertise when they feel blocked or challenged in their relationships with money. The therapist works with them to explore emotions and unconscious behaviors and attitudes surrounding financial matters, fostering the path towards a more abundant life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist with a wealth of experience, they adeptly engage with couples, families, and individuals alike. They recognize the profound impact of childhood experiences with money, as well as the influences of spouses, parents, and others, on clients' attitudes and financial decisions. Having navigated the ups and downs of financial status as both a former business owner and entrepreneur, along with the journey of being a single mother of grown children, the therapist brings a unique understanding of diverse financial challenges, enhancing their therapy skills and their dedication to supporting clients in their journeys.

Katy Alaniz is a Licensed Professional Counselor serving individuals across Texas, dedicated to helping teens and adults navigate their unique challenges. As a proud mom to a remarkable 12-year-old and a supportive partner in a polyamorous relationship, Katy values the connections she fosters with her friends, clients, and family. Her two mischievous cats, Rocco and Lilith, add to the joy of her life. Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Katy specializes in issues such as Relationship Challenges, Sex Therapy, Eating Disorders, and Body Image. With a diverse therapeutic approach, she integrates feminist theory, reality therapy, and the Enneagram, tailoring her methods to meet the individual needs of her clients. Katy has a passion for supporting Polyamory/Non-Traditional Relationships and the SOGI/LGBTQ+ community. Four things that consistently bring her joy are good coffee, The Office, creative makeup palettes, and fresh hydrangeas. Katy looks forward to guiding you and your loved ones on your journey towards well-being and fulfillment.

Dolores Ann Guilliod, a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC), guides clients on their journey towards wholeness and personal transformation. She skillfully helps individuals identify and overcome various barriers that may hinder their progress, including life perspectives, family messages, past experiences, emotional fears, and learned coping mechanisms. As a Christian counselor, Dolores creates a safe and accepting environment where clients can collaboratively explore and confront these challenges. With experience working with a diverse clientele, she addresses a wide range of issues such as grief, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Dolores also specializes in counseling married couples who are on the path to healing from infidelity or those seeking a deeper emotional connection with one another. Believing that true healing comes through faith, her approach weaves together a Biblical framework with eclectic and restorative therapeutic techniques. When appropriate and with clients' consent, she incorporates scripture and prayer into sessions, enhancing the holistic healing process.

Barbara Armitage is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a mission to create a warm and nurturing environment for her clients. She brings comfort, skill, mindfulness, confidentiality, and a sense of humor to each therapeutic partnership. Specializing in a variety of life challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, abuse, grief/loss issues, communication problems, and relationship issues, Barbara has extensive experience working in mental health facilities and domestic violence programs with both survivors and perpetrators. Known for her flexibility, she accommodates diverse schedules, offering both evening and weekend sessions. Additionally, Barbara is certified by the State of Texas to provide supervision for Licensed Professional Counselor-Associates and is passionate about mentoring new counselors throughout their professional journey.

Stacy Bauman Brothers is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree from Texas Woman's University, graduating in 2009. She specializes in providing mental health support for preteens, teens, and adults grappling with depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. With a range of therapeutic modalities including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion-Focused therapy, and the Gottman Method, Stacy creates a safe and empathetic environment where clients can explore their emotions and confront challenges. She has a particular passion for supporting individuals who struggle with low self-worth, panic attacks, and self-harm. Clients describe her as a non-judgmental therapist who offers profound insights and genuine care. By collaborating closely with her clients, Stacy aims to foster positive changes, helping them navigate the complexities of life and encouraging them to take the first steps towards a more fulfilling existence. Together, she and her clients work towards healing and personal growth through meaningful therapy sessions.

Ruby Bouie Johnson, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who creates a compassionate therapeutic environment. She invites clients to delve into their narratives and express their desires through a collaborative process. Ruby provides a safe and affirming space that facilitates practical and achievable therapeutic goals. Her expertise empowers individuals, couples, and families to navigate challenges related to addiction, love and relationships, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, and infidelity. As a skilled sexuality educator and counselor, Ruby adeptly works with partners in Kink/BDSM and consensual non-monogamous relationships, understanding that these unique dynamics require specialized attention and competence. With a focus on cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care, Ruby integrates various therapeutic modalities, ensuring an approach that addresses the diverse needs of teens, adults, and elders (65+).

Jillissa Christine Cherepon is a licensed professional counselor whose passion for counseling spans several years. She has cultivated a specialized focus that includes, but is not limited to, marriage and family issues, relationship dynamics, boundary issues, and challenges faced by adolescents and children. Additionally, she provides support for women dealing with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, bitterness, identity, and mood disorders. Jillissa expertly assists clients navigating anxiety disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Adjustment Disorders. Her counseling philosophy integrates principles of Christianity with psychological practices, employing methods such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Psychoeducation, and Child Play Therapy. Jillissa is particularly dedicated to working with children and adolescents from divorced backgrounds or in blended family environments, striving to enhance health and resilience within families. Furthermore, she offers premarital counseling for couples of all ages, utilizing the Prepare/Enrich assessment to help them explore compatibility across various dimensions, including personality, communication, conflict resolution, family dynamics, finances, and spirituality.