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Discover how starting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
As someone who has experienced personal trauma and PTSD, I know how much that can affect every aspect of a person's life, and what...
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As someone who has experienced personal trauma and PTSD, I know how much that can affect every aspect of a person's life, and what challenges it presents to becoming the healthiest version of yourself.
Hi, my name is Jared, and I'm an LPC Associate with an M.S. in Counseling. I work with adults ages 18–63 navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, relationship wounds, identity development, and emotional pain. I also support LGBTQIA+ clients exploring identity, shame, religious trauma, self-acceptance, and rejection. My background includes PHP/IOP work with complex trauma, substance use, personality disorders, and major life transitions. I'm passionate about helping people move out of survival mode and toward healing, growth, and lasting change.
My approach is compassionate, direct, trauma-informed, and collaborative. I use CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and attachment-based work to help clients process trauma, regulate emotions, improve relationships, and break painful patterns. I also believe humor, authenticity, and joy are important parts of healing.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate things alone. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported while working toward healing, growth, and lasting change. If you feel we may be a good fit, I'd be honored to work with you.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, a trauma-informed clinician who has worked with clients with a variety of persona...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, a trauma-informed clinician who has worked with clients with a variety of personal concerns.
Alexyis Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She specializes in trauma-informed therapy and has worked with clients who have a wide range of concerns including trauma, perinatal mood disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, life transitions, parenting problems, and career challenges. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Bethel University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Alexyis takes an integrative approach to therapy, combining trauma-informed techniques with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based therapy (MBT), motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy.
Alexyis is known for her creativity in therapy sessions and often incorporates somatic work, mindfulness, expressive arts, and experiential activities. She believes in working collaboratively with her clients to address obstacles and move forward as a team. To schedule an appointment with Alexyis, you can call or go online.
I understand that life can be a journey, but it doesn't have to be traveled alone....
I understand that life can be a journey, but it doesn't have to be traveled alone.
Shaun Richardson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience. He specializes in helping others deal with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other challenges. Adopting a humanistic point of view, Shaun recognizes that all clients have unique stories, issues, and concerns. He provides individual, family, and couples counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Shaun received his Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. He utilizes existential therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Christian counseling, and mindfulness techniques, depending on individual needs and goals.
If you are looking for someone who will listen to, understand, and support you on your journey to your best self, don't hesitate to reach out. Shaun would be honored to work with you!
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My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior therapy is emotional regulation. This allows the client to understand and manage their emotions effectively.
DBT tools/skills include identifying and labeling emotions, reducing emotional vulnerability, and increasing positive emotional experiences.
A client is making meaningful progress in DBT when behavioral changes occur, such as decreased self-harming behaviors, increased emotional regulation, and improvements in personal relationships.
To supplement DBT, clients can do “homework” outside sessions. This might include mindfulness exercises, using specific distress tolerance techniques, or completing emotion regulation worksheets.
To prepare for DBT, a client should come to their first session with an open mind, ready to work.
At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Irving, TX is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Irving is located near West Royal Lane and North O'Connor Boulevard, off Highway 114. It is a short distance from the Las Colinas Medical Center and Thomas Jefferson Park.
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