Find a licensed online therapist in Ira, TX

Hello! My name is Sydney, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Supervisor (LMFT-S) in Texas. I currently serve as the Assistant Director at a children’s behavioral health clinic, and I also provide bereavement and grief support through a non-profit hospice organization. I am continually humbled by the trust and vulnerability clients share as they navigate their most important concerns. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative, grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, offering guidance, tools, and support as you work through challenges and move toward your goals. As a systemic therapist, I consider the relational, emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual contexts that shape your experiences. This broad perspective allows us to explore not just symptoms, but the patterns and dynamics that influence your overall well-being. I look forward to getting to know you and supporting you on your journey.

I am licensed in Texas with 10 years of professional counseling experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. 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 through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate, affirming approach to working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and those experiencing life transitions. My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication, and overcome barriers like social anxiety, isolation, and past trauma. I'm particularly skilled at addressing workplace stress, relationship issues, and helping individuals rediscover their sense of purpose and connection. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their deepest challenges—from mood disorders and attachment issues to life transitions and personal identity. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to each individual's unique journey of healing and self-discovery.

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.

My initial training as a therapist was in premarital and marriage counseling, a vital part of my practice that to this day I enjoy very much. I have approximately 20 years of experience and am licensed in the state of Texas. In addition to counseling couples, I have also worked with persons coming out of the sex industry. It is my passion to work with those who struggle with severe trauma and emotional abuse, as well as major depressive disorders, bipolar I & II, schizoaffective, co-occurring and substance abuse disorders. I have a great deal of experience working with dissociative, borderline and personality disorders. I am well-versed and extremely comfortable working with persons of different cultures. My motto is, “reveal the root, expose the lie and heal the wounded spirit.” I utilize a trauma-informed, person-centered, psychodynamic approach in therapy and often incorporate CBT, DBT and mindfulness techniques. I strive to meet the unique and individual needs of each client and adjust my approach accordingly. I am a certified revisioning practitioner, a technique that simulates re-attachment for grief resolution and ego-integration and am certified by the FBI National Academy in resiliency training. I also enjoy training local police departments throughout the Metroplex in critical incident and mental health orientation trainings. I truly consider it an honor and a privilege to partner with you in your journey towards wholeness. My goal is to help you become all that you were created to be!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. I went back for my Masters because of my own addictions and my recovery. I am also a Domestic Abuse survivor. My first job after graduation was working in a recovery center After that, I worked as an Aftercare Supervisor where I helped clients maintain their recovery during the first crucial months. Next, I took a position as an outpatient therapist at a community mental health agency. Here I gained experience counseling people with various mental health disorders such as depression, anxieties, schizophrenia and trauma. I have a strong interest in counseling clients who are survivors or victims of Domestic Abuse as I am a survivor of both physical and emotional abuse. I have experience is a variety of approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and trauma recovery. I am a liberal thinker and embrace life-style choices. My theory of recovery is that my clients are the experts and I offer them my experiences and help them find their own path to recovery. My hours are mostly day time hours with a few evening and weekend hours. I strive to accommodate my clients by being flexible. I encourage self-awareness and personal growth. I hope to help you find your best life full of meaning, joy and satisfaction. AREAS OF INTEREST STRESS/ANXIETY DEPRESSION TRAUMA-Domestic Abuse Survivor COPING WITH LIFE CHANGES COUPLES COUNSELING DOMESTIC ABUSE ADDICTION-Recovering Alcoholic BIPOLAR DISORDER ANGER MANAGEMENT GRIEF PTSD

I am licensed in Texas with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, depression, & 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!

I am licensed in Texas with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & depression. I also have experience working with clients to help them develop coping strategies to deal with life changes. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

As a licensed therapist in Florida, I bring 17 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each client's unique journey, with specialized expertise in addiction recovery, LGBTQ+ support, relationship dynamics, and trauma healing. I am committed to creating a welcoming, affirming therapeutic space that honors diverse experiences and identities. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate challenging emotions like social anxiety, isolation, guilt, and shame while empowering them to develop stronger self-love and communication skills. My therapeutic work spans a wide range of life transitions and challenges, including supporting young adults, military veterans, first responders, and individuals experiencing midlife transitions. I offer thoughtful guidance for those working through relationship issues, family conflicts, attachment challenges, and personal growth. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I support clients in developing resilience, understanding their life purpose, and creating meaningful personal transformation. My goal is to walk alongside you with empathy, respect, and genuine care as you navigate your healing journey.

I am licensed in Texas with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Texas with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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 understanding each person's unique journey, with particular expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and career transitions. I'm deeply committed to creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth. My therapeutic work focuses on helping individuals overcome isolation, build self-love, improve communication, and work through challenging life transitions. My professional experience spans diverse areas including social anxiety, workplace dynamics, women's issues, and supporting individuals through significant life changes. I draw from evidence-based practices to provide personalized, empathetic guidance that honors each client's individual strengths and experiences. Whether you're struggling with stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking greater personal understanding, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional support. Together, we can explore pathways toward healing, resilience, and personal empowerment.

I am licensed in Texas with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with issues in motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I will work alongside you zoning in on your strengths and encouraging you to identify possible solutions to arrive at hope. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the State of Texas. I have 20+ years of professional work experience in the field of mental health and addiction counseling. I have experience working with diverse population on diverse issues such as stress and anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low motivation, self-esteem/confidence among others. I am a compassionate, non-judgmental therapist. I work collaboratively with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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.