Therapists in Waxahachie, TX

Welcome to BetterHelp! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor (LPC-S) licensed in Texas with 22 years of counseling experience working in various settings. I have worked with clients whose concerns include, but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, relationships, addictions, LGBTQ+ issues, loss and grief, career, spirituality, and personal growth and development. My counseling style is warm and collaborative. I strive to provide a safe and welcoming space that encourages clients to share what they need to share with me as comfortably as possible. My approach combines primarily cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic modalities, but I am adept and familiar with others. Depending on your specific needs and readiness for change, you and I will discover your goals and identify ways best suited for you to achieve them. I will check in with you throughout the counseling process to ensure our work together feels like a good fit for you. It is important that you feel heard, understood, accepted, and empowered. It takes courage to reach out for help and to take the first step towards change. I applaud you! If you are ready to take the next steps, I am here to support you along your journey. I look forward to working with you! Heather

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Denver, CO who works with individuals and couples on issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, infidelity, and divorce recovery. As a therapist, I believe that change happens when we take ownership of our thoughts, feelings, and actions and choose to do something different. I believe that by approaching our pain with honesty, humor, and honor, we can take control over them without allowing them to define us. I want to help you find the tools and learn the skills you need to face your struggles. I want to help you find your place in your challenges so that you can walk through them with courage, power, and wisdom.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups. Throughout my career, I have helped clients navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and major life transitions. I also specialize in women’s issues, including postpartum concerns, parenting, identity shifts, and the transition into new stages of life. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which I’ve found to be highly effective in helping clients make meaningful, lasting changes. I believe that when people gain new insight and practical coping skills, they often begin to see their world in more hopeful, empowering ways. In therapy, I offer a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where you can explore your experiences without judgment. Life can be confusing and challenging, yet it also holds opportunities for growth—and even unexpected silver linings. My goal is to help you uncover those moments of clarity, strength, and possibility as you move toward a more peaceful and meaningful life.

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating affirming, compassionate spaces for clients navigating diverse challenges—from anxiety and depression to life transitions and interpersonal dynamics. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, children and adolescents, older adults, and those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and communication difficulties. My approach is deeply person-centered, focusing on building self-love, understanding personal patterns, and developing meaningful coping strategies. I believe in meeting each client exactly where they are, offering gentle guidance and evidence-based support tailored to their unique experiences and goals. My commitment is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where healing and transformation can unfold.

Laura Sparkman is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Education with a Minor in Spanish in 2005. She later earned a Master of Counseling from Southern Methodist University in 2012. Laura has spent the last 18 years working across the medical, educational, and non-profit sectors with all demographics. She has served various roles as a teacher, learning specialist, guidance counselor and administrative / faculty adviser in both private and public schools in the greater Dallas area. Just as a diabetic requires insulin and a person with vision impairment needs glasses, sometimes we benefit from emotional support to boost optimal brain health and function. Counseling is a safe, collaborative opportunity for you to take personal, self-care time assessing, processing and redefining your life. Learn to build skills to improve communication, social relationships, goal setting, decision making, time management, organization, work / life balance, self-esteem and any other issues preventing you from being the most authentic, successful, fulfilled version of yourself. Laura’s passion and specialty is working with the learning different population who often struggle with co-morbid social-emotional challenges. As a hybrid professional, she blends the worlds of education & therapy offering her clients a myriad of practical strategies and tools. Additionally, Laura enjoys empowering parents & the larger family system to foster healing, strength, perseverance, and optimism through challenging times. She encourages her clients on their journey to better manage stress, anxiety, and depression. She uses a combination of therapy orientations tailored to the individual including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Family Systems Therapy to instill hope by reframing maladaptive, distorted thought patterns and foster positive coping skills. Laura supports adults going through a wide variety of struggles and transitions. Life is a roller coaster with many unexpected ups and downs. While we can’t control our environment, we can control our actions and behaviors. We can learn healthier coping skills to deal with problems. An overwhelming mountain may become a more manageable mole hill. Laura provides a safe, non-judgmental space for you to be your true, authentic, vulnerable self. It can be difficult to focus on yourself when you have a lot of other responsibilities and roles. It’s important to take the time to get your own needs met, so that you can be calm, clear, present and intentional each day. Everyone deserves to have proper balance between their personal and work life. During the course of therapy, Laura will create a climate of acceptance and understanding so that you may feel free to share all of your experiences, perceptions, and emotions. Confronting distorted and denied patterns through a close therapeutic relationship allows many people to develop healthier ways of coping with life. Your brain will begin to re-wire itself and move towards optimal neural integration. This will allow for improved emotional regulation, mood enhancement and the ability to buffer daily stress. You will no longer be stuck or held back. Laura's job is to hold a mirror up and help remove the walls and obstacles so that you can become more attuned to your inner voice guiding you to whom you are meant to be.

I am licensed in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

There's a lot going on around us that can make this a uniquely difficult time and space to be in. But never forget, no matter what--joy, peace, and fulfillment exist here too and are just waiting to be found! I'd love to help you find and restore that in your life. I consider it an honor to be here for my clients in offering unconditional support for the various challenges in their lives. I enjoy reminding people of how amazing they are, despite whatever challenges are standing in their way or who may have ever told them otherwise. Background: I'm actively licensed in professional counseling in several states in the U.S. and I have over 20 years of experience in the field of psychology/behavioral health to include education, counseling office, international work, and inpatient settings. I most enjoy working with clients who are experiencing stress, anxiety, and/or trauma-related symptoms and events to work through because this is my area of my expertise. Additionally, due to my PhD in International Psychology and my background in international humanitarian work and living abroad, I enjoying connecting with expats/immigrants as a source of support. (Please note, if I am not licensed or physically located in your area I can only see you in a supportive role as a life coach. Anytime you are experiencing significant symptoms it's usually best to see a licensed professional in your area who is well-networked and who knows resources near you in case you need them.) Taking the first step to seeking a happier and more fulfilling life takes courage and I am here to provide ideas and encouragement throughout that process. Whether it's just to have a safe place to talk regularly or to work through something more specific, I look forward to meeting you and working together!

I am licensed in Texas with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I bring nearly two decades of compassionate, client-centered experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on creating a supportive, affirming environment where clients can explore personal growth, heal from past experiences, and develop meaningful strategies for emotional well-being. I specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma recovery, and interpersonal dynamics. My approach is deeply empathetic and tailored to each individual's unique journey, with a strong commitment to understanding diverse experiences and identities. My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients build self-love, improve communication, overcome social anxiety, and navigate challenging life transitions. I'm particularly passionate about supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes, offering guidance that honors their strength, resilience, and inherent capacity for healing. I strive to create a non-judgmental, inclusive space where clients from all backgrounds can feel seen, heard, and supported in their personal growth and transformation.

I am licensed in Texas with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, coping with life changes, concentration, & memory. I also have experience working with focus. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Texas with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma, abuse, anger management, & despression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on compassionate, trauma-informed care that honors each person's unique journey. I focus on helping clients work through challenges like anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, and interpersonal dynamics. My therapeutic practice is deeply rooted in understanding the intricate ways life experiences shape our emotional well-being. I'm particularly passionate about supporting young adults, women, and individuals experiencing significant life transitions. Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or personal growth, I offer a supportive and empathetic space for healing. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I collaborate with clients to develop personalized strategies that foster resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful change. My goal is to help you reconnect with your inner strength, build healthier relationships, and create a more fulfilling life path.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who takes a direct, honest, and practical approach to therapy. I work with individuals dealing with stress, trauma, anxiety, and life challenges, helping them move from feeling stuck to actually making progress. I believe therapy should be real, not just surface-level conversations. My approach is collaborative and tailored to you, using evidence-based techniques like CBT and mindfulness, while also looking at the bigger picture—your environment, habits, and patterns. I’ll meet you where you are, but I’ll also challenge you when needed. My goal is to help you build insight, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. If you’re ready to better understand yourself and take steps forward, I’m here to help.

As a licensed therapist serving individuals across the United States, I specialize in supporting clients through life's complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping people navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, stress, family dynamics, and self-esteem. Drawing from a faith-informed perspective, I create a compassionate space where clients can explore personal growth, communication challenges, and discover deeper meaning in their life journey. My work emphasizes self-love, healing, and developing resilient coping strategies during significant life transitions. With a commitment to culturally responsive care, I understand the unique experiences of culturally diverse backgrounds and provide affirming therapeutic support. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering genuine guidance as you build stronger connections with yourself and others, cultivate inner strength, and move toward holistic wellness.