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Nancy Didriksen

Nancy Didriksen

Richardson, TX
Psychologist, PHD
Nancy Didriksen, PhD, is a renowned clinical health psychologist with over 30 years of experience specializing in the evaluation and treatment of individuals facing chronic illness, chronic pain, and environmental sensitivities. Her expertise includes conducting neuropsychological evaluations for various disability issues, including those related to Social Security. Nancy is proficient in working with patients who suffer from conditions such as ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and multiple sclerosis, focusing on reducing the stress, anxiety, and depression that often accompany these chronic physical challenges while improving coping abilities.<br /> <br /> As a dedicated therapist, she employs a rich array of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), stress management techniques, relaxation training, meditation, and guided imagery. Additionally, she effectively utilizes energy psychology methods, particularly Thought Field Therapy, to alleviate the burdens of negative past experiences and improve emotional well-being. Her extensive background allows her to understand the unique needs of clients affected by toxic exposures and environmental sensitivities, making her an invaluable resource for patients and their families navigating these complex challenges.
Specialties
Chronic Pain
Leesie Ardrey

Leesie Ardrey

Richardson, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Leesie Ardrey is a compassionate licensed professional counselor dedicated to supporting families amidst conflict or change. She understands the challenges parents face when their children are experiencing anger, sadness, anxiety, or withdrawal, and she offers the guidance needed for families to thrive. Specializing in helping children and teens navigate family conflict, depression, behavioral concerns, low self-esteem, and relationship issues, Leesie creates a safe and inviting environment for healing and growth. With a warmth that fosters trust, she ensures that children feel heard, seen, and supported on their journey. Recognizing the pivotal role of parents, she also provides them with the tools to build healthier connections with their children. Leesie is eager to listen to each child's unique story and walk alongside families, offering the encouragement and support they need to embrace positive change.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress Relationship Stress Teens
Sara Arnold

Sara Arnold

Richardson, TX
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sara Arnold is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in providing therapy to adults. She works with creative and thoughtful clients seeking deeper insight into their behaviors and challenges. Her practice is inclusive of individuals grappling with stress, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, worry, and intrusive thoughts. Sara is particularly skilled in supporting those in recovery from alcohol and drug use, aiding in identity development, and facilitating healing for adults facing complex relationships with their parents, whether from childhood or present-day dynamics. Furthermore, she offers supportive therapy for individuals with psychotic disorders who are under ongoing medication management from their psychiatrists. With substantial experience in hospital-based inpatient and outpatient settings, Sara has worked extensively with clients facing severe mental health issues and chemical dependency challenges. She holds a certificate from the two-year Post Graduate Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program at The Dallas Psychoanalytic Center, demonstrating her deep commitment to her profession and the well-being of her clients.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Recovery
Carolyn Kingsley

Carolyn Kingsley

Richardson, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Carolyn Kingsley is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, who passionately supports individuals who march to the beat of their own drum. Her clients often resonate with feelings of being misunderstood or consider themselves 'black sheep' in their communities. With a strong belief in embracing unique identities, Carolyn guides her clients in letting go of external expectations and nurtures their journey towards authenticity. She specializes in addressing a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and uncertainty, using a variety of therapeutic modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Carolyn emphasizes the importance of emotional flexibility and resilience in her therapeutic approach. By tackling rigid thoughts and behaviors, she empowers clients to break free from both significant and subtle traumas. Though taking the step to begin therapy can feel daunting, Carolyn provides a welcoming atmosphere where potential clients are encouraged to reach out for more information. Her flexible scheduling and commitment to affordable care make her an accessible resource for those seeking personal growth and healing.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
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Jovaria Baig

Jovaria Baig

Richardson, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Jovaria Baig is a compassionate licensed professional counselor who specializes in helping individuals navigate a wide range of emotional challenges, including anxiety, depression, anger, and grief. With extensive experience supporting adolescents, college students, and adults facing diagnoses such as Bipolar I disorder, severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD, Jovaria is known for her encouraging and witty demeanor, which clients find genuinely helpful. She approaches therapy with deep understanding and empathy, utilizing techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, feminist therapy, and Gottman marriage therapy. Jovaria believes that pain, hurt, loss, and suffering are not experiences that should be faced alone, and she fosters a supportive environment for those in need. Her breadth of experience includes working with issues like ADHD, oppositional defiance, relationship challenges, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, domestic violence, multicultural concerns, addiction, and substance-related challenges. Jovaria is dedicated to providing accessible support and is known for her commitment to her clients’ well-being.
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Specialties
ADHD Addiction Anxiety Bipolar Depression Domestic Violence Grief Managing Emotions PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
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Julie Barr

Julie Barr

Richardson, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Julie Barr is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, designed for individuals, couples, and families seeking guidance through life's challenges. With over nine years of experience, she specializes in supporting adolescents and adults grappling with anxiety, eating disorders, and family conflict. Julie's practice is founded on the principles of self-awareness, recovery, and autonomy, where she partners with her clients to achieve their therapeutic goals and explore their inner potential. Her use of humor within the therapeutic relationship fosters a space of healing and relief from the pressures of everyday life. Julie is particularly passionate about enhancing communication and connection within families, ensuring that every individual feels heard and supported on their journey. In a trusted and nonjudgmental environment, she invites clients to approach their challenges head-on, reinforcing the belief that everyone deserves supportive guidance as they navigate their path to emotional wellness.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Family Stress
Lindsey Bass Supervised By Elizabeth Coles

Lindsey Bass Supervised By Elizabeth Coles

Richardson, TX
Lpc Associate, MS
Lindsey Bass understands the many challenges that individuals face at different life stages – from childhood to adulthood, navigating the roles of student, parent, partner, or friend can be overwhelming. She recognizes that balancing these roles, especially in a rapidly changing world, can be difficult for people of all ages. Lindsey is dedicated to supporting individuals and their families through their unique circumstances by fostering a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic environment. This is a space where clients can be their most authentic selves, exploring what is and isn't working in their lives. Together, Lindsey and her clients will uncover effective solutions tailored to meet the needs of the individual, child, or family unit. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Elizabeth Coles, Lindsey holds a BS in Psychology from Duke University and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas. She is also trained in play therapy, expressive arts, and dancing mindfulness. Lindsey believes in the importance of creating a special and caring therapeutic relationship with each client, ensuring they feel comfortable in their journey toward healing. Whether through traditional talk therapy, play therapy, or expressive arts, Lindsey is committed to helping individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive.
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Shelly Bates

Shelly Bates

Richardson, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Shelly Bates, a licensed professional counselor, understands that unresolved life experiences can create a cycle that affects individuals’ self-perception, relationships, and outlook on the world. She recognizes that sexual trauma may manifest as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and challenges in emotional expression, as well as tendencies toward people-pleasing and perfectionism. Through her compassionate approach to therapy, transformation, movement, and healing can be achieved from the inside out. Shelly believes that therapy is a powerful tool; it does not signify weakness, but rather signifies the need for guidance in the healing process and a new perspective on oneself and the world. Emphasizing that healing is a journey with multiple levels and layers, she encourages individuals to invest in themselves, highlighting that the work they do in therapy is worthwhile. Shelly offers weekly virtual therapy, alongside in-person therapy intensives, movement sessions, and drum circles. She integrates brain-body modalities such as Brainspotting and EMDR to facilitate healing beyond traditional talk therapy. With her support, clients can learn that their experiences do not have to define their lives. In her practice, trauma can transform from a roadblock into a chapter in the story of life. She primarily works with women aged 17 and up who are looking to heal from their past wounds. Shelly is dedicated to connecting with her clients to explore if they are a good fit for the journey ahead.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression Managing Emotions PTSD/Trauma
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Alice Bradley-harmon

Alice Bradley-harmon

Richardson, TX
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Alice Bradley-Harmon is a compassionate and skilled Clinical Social Worker and therapist, dedicated to empowering adults and elders facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. With a diverse array of therapeutic modalities, Alice specializes in several approaches, including the Gottman Method, EMDR, and Trauma Focused therapy, among others. Her expertise in both individual and couples therapy showcases her commitment to fostering a profound understanding of emotional well-being. Utilizing tools like Expressive Arts and Emotionally Focused therapy, Alice's sessions offer a nurturing space for exploration and healing. Whether guiding clients through the complexities of life or enhancing their parenting skills with Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, Alice genuinely invests in the personal growth of each individual she serves.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Stress
Christene Brinkman

Christene Brinkman

Richardson, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Christene Brinkman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) dedicated to helping teens and adults navigate through their challenges. She believes that counseling and therapy can benefit everyone, focusing on clarity and empowerment as central themes in her practice. Clients working with Christene can expect to resolve ambivalence, find motivation, and develop insight during effective therapy sessions. She offers a compassionate, mindful, and practical approach to recovery, particularly in cases involving behavioral issues, parenting struggles, and overcoming trauma and PTSD. Christene emphasizes that while individuals must take responsibility for their personal growth, professional guidance can significantly enhance the journey. Just as one consults a dentist for a persistent toothache despite good oral hygiene, she encourages those facing emotional challenges to seek professional help. With her humanistic, eclectic, and interpersonal therapy styles, Christene looks forward to facilitating meaningful conversations and helping clients discover paths away from harmful patterns.
Specialties
PTSD/Trauma Parenting
Kandace Cade

Kandace Cade

Richardson, TX
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Kandace Cade, a compassionate marriage and family therapist associate, understands that life can be unpredictable, complex, and challenging. Many carry past hurts, face present struggles, and hold dreams for the future. Amid the demands of work, family, and relationships, it is essential to prioritize individual needs. Kandace provides a safe therapeutic space where clients can unpack their experiences and focus on their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Her expertise includes working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, family of origin trauma, attachment injuries, and improving boundaries and communication patterns. Kandace is devoted to fostering healing and liberation within interpersonal and familial relationships, believing that meeting people right where they are—with empathy and authenticity—can ignite true change. She is honored to accompany clients on their unique healing journeys.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Stress
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Jessica Callahan

Jessica Callahan

Richardson, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Jessica Callahan is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a mission to empower individuals to recognize, access, and embrace their inner wisdom. She believes that every person deserves respect for their potential to grow and heal. Jessica partners with clients through various modalities, including counseling, clinical supervision, consultation, and trauma-informed yoga. Her approach is grounded in the belief that human beings thrive in safe connections, and she truly admires the bravery it takes for individuals to seek support in their healing journey. As a collaborative partner, she aims to ensure that all clients feel seen, heard, and valued as they work towards their personal and professional goals. To facilitate healing and growth, Jessica utilizes research-supported methodologies, including EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Trauma Informed Yoga. Her sessions are characterized by curiosity, compassion, and education, helping clients transform stuck points, painful emotions, and limiting beliefs. Furthermore, as a Supervisor, Trauma Informed Clinical Consultant, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, she is committed to fostering growth and success among mental health professionals while delivering innovative and effective counseling services. Jessica celebrates diversity and is welcoming of individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender expressions. She is eager to support the goals of each unique individual she works with.
Specialties
PTSD/Trauma
Jessica Callicutt

Jessica Callicutt

Richardson, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Jessica Callicutt is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Supervisor dedicated to supporting her clients on their journeys toward healing and restoration. With extensive experience in pediatric hospitals, eating disorder treatment facilities, emergency shelters, and outpatient counseling centers, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice. Jessica specializes in Play Therapy, Eating Disorder Recovery, Child and Adolescent Issues, and Trauma. For tweens, teens, and young adults, she employs engaging activities such as props, games, music, and expressive arts alongside traditional talk therapy. Recognizing that children express their thoughts and feelings through play, she believes in creating a safe environment that allows the healing process to flourish. Her professional yet comfortable office setting is complemented by creative counseling techniques tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. Jessica is eager to engage with clients and make a positive impact on their lives.
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Specialties
Eating Disorders PTSD/Trauma Teens

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