Find therapists in Richardson

Jimia Baker

My ideal client is someone seeking a supportive, affirming space to navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, those exploring identity, relationships, and personal growth, as well as anyone facing transitions, anxiety, or communication struggles. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just need a place to be truly heard, I tailor therapy to your needs, helping you build confidence, self-awareness, and meaningful connections.

Ashlyn Bellamy

I work with individuals and relationships (couples, polycules, adult family members). I specialize in working with LGBTQIA2S+ people. I am passionate about working with folks whose life experiences challenge mainstream norms and are deemed unconventional. Many of my clients are sensitive people with extrasensory awarenesses and spiritual and/or religious practices. My client's are brave cycle breakers, and I love supporting them as they embrace their whole selves.

Amanda Russo

I have expertise in working with individuals with neurodiversity which included the diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and gifted intelligence. Additionally, I have a strong passion for working with women with these disorders, as they are chronically underdiagnosed due to their presentation of symptoms.

Sarah Reidy

Many of my clients come in wanting to address anxiety and depression, but I have additional expertise in working with trauma, addiction, ADHD, and parenting. I also love working with nurses, physicians, therapists, and others in healthcare, as well as parents, college students, attorneys, and individuals in non monogamous relationships.

Micheal Franklin

I enjoy what I do and will walk with you on your journey of healing to find yourself, to help you find your purpose in life, and will never leave you behind. I work with all types of addiction, clients dealing with depression, Anxiety, anger problems, clients addicted to porn, sex, and have cheating behaviors, and clients dealing with personality disorders. My clients say that I am a good listener, I give good resources, and I bring things to light about themselves for personal growth.

Jamie Sarten

I specialize in helping clients struggling with anxiety, ADHD, and depression, trauma, and LGBTQ+. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and collaborative environment when working with my clients. The therapeutic relationship with your counselor matters, and I believe through positive connections and meaningful relationships, healing can happen.

Ali Siewert

Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.

Darrin Pfannenstiel

As an attorney-turned-counselor and certified sex therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals and couples through challenges like stress and anxiety, personal identity transitions, and relationship problems. I guide clients who are facing challenging or failed relationships, grappling with self-worth, or seeking guidance regarding their careers.

Angela Taylor

As a counselor, life coach, and business/executive coach, I see clients that are either struggling in one or two areas or are ready for overall change. I have significant experience working with people through depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self image, grief, and body image among others. Most of my clients feel stuck and are unsure of how to move forward and gain momentum towards their healing and goals. I act in partnership with you to create the lasting change you desire.

Lauren Roth Certified Autism Specialist

I believe in Dr. Stephen Shore’s quote, “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” If you are looking for growth or emotional healing and have an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis (ASD), or share attributes with ASD, I would love to help! I practice mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, ages 11 to 111. You can meet with me outdoors via walk and talk/outdoor seated therapy, or by traditional telehealth/in-office therapy.

Stephen Finstein

My clients are usually involved in court cases, e.g. sex offense or child abuse allegations (true or false allegations), child custody evaluations (social studies), family law cases, immigration cases, including need for domestic violence or extreme hardship evaluations or Adam Walsh evaluations. I also do a limited amount of treatment of sex offenders and others with mental health needs in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Our character is not defined by bad decisions made in our worst moments.

Alex Myers

Have you gone most of your life feeling like who you are is fundamentally"wrong"? I understand what you're going through: never feeling good enough, fearing you'd be rejected if people knew the real you, being isolated but wanting badly to be seen for who you are. Shame and trauma can have you feeling lost, and I don't want you to suffer in silence anymore. Trauma-focused therapy can help drastically reduce feelings of isolation, shame, and many other symptoms. Let's help you break free!

Brandie Sellers

My clients are adults struggling with sexual issues*, body image, stress, deconstruction from religion, cancer, sexual assault, and life transitions such as young adulthood and menopause. Each person is unique, so I work with each client to create a custom treatment plan to fit their goals. I serve clients in Colorado, Vermont, and Texas. (*libido, sexual identity, out of control sexual behavior, desire discrepancy in relationship, and pelvic pain)

Dennis Patrick Smith

First, I am passionate about helping others with any form of trauma, and am trained/experienced in EMDR. Clients have included individual adults, medical professionals, first- responders & their spouse/partner, teachers, business owners, active military and veterans, adolescents with school concerns and/or college/career/life needs, sex workers, individuals wanting help with relationship issues including dating, courtship, marriage, divorce, and other relational issues

Camille Naval

I offer individual counseling for children, teens, and adults who are struggling with a wide variety of mental health and behavioral issues such as trauma, multicultural issues, grief, anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, unhealthy coping skills, life transitions, and domestic violence/abuse. I am certified in TF-CBT and an LGBTQIA+ affirming counselor.

Cindy Hyde

If Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Narcissistic Parents, Emotionally Immature Parents, Complex Trauma, PTSD, love addiction/avoidance, codependency, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, emotional abuse, partner addiction and divorce have impacted your life. If you have stayed in the wrong relationships too long, keep picking the same type of person in relationships or are an Adult Child of a dysfunctional family, then you are in the right place.

Shyann Campana

My clients battle with a range of issues: identity, depression, anxiety, life transitions, communication, self-esteem, trauma, shame/guilt, personality. Clients describe me as a "direct" therapist, meaning, I am able to empathically tell them the truth or assist them in holding themselves accountable for what they are trying to change. A strong therapeutic relationship is the basis for treatment success; therefore, I strive to be my authentic self in forming therapeutic relationships.

Brianne Rodgers

I work with individual adults struggling with attachment and intimacy, dating and relationships, meaning and purpose, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, or general existential dread. I especially enjoy working with the marginalized, misfits, outcasts, or anyone who feels like one.

Tori Shapiro

I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders. I mainly utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, where we work on reshaping irrational thoughts and beliefs. However, I have a wide array of knowledge and experience in a multitude of other therapeutic orientations. I feel starting from the beginning of clients' stories, wherever that may be, is vital in capturing the whole picture, along with working on self-esteem.

Wendy Bates

She provides Individual, Couples and Group Psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. Dr. Bates is eager to apply her experience and compassion with clients as they begin to address issues that will help them improve their quality of life and attain a sense of fulfillment.

Kristin Bonesio-Simpson

I understand that reaching out for therapy can be intimidating and thank you for trusting me to be a part of your journey. If you are looking for a therapist who is grounded in trauma informed care, takes a collaborative approach, uses creative modalities, and is skilled in EMDR, please schedule an appointment to talk with me further.