Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Dallas, TX

"As a compassionate person by nature my practice is centered around ensuring that my clients receive ethical and effective mental health treatment."

Dr. Geraldine Hickerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 16 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors. She specializes in treating PTSD, mood disorders, stress, women's issues, substance use, panic disorder, anger, behavior issues, trauma, and more.

Dr. Hickerson obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from Spalding University in her Doctorate of Social Work from Capella University. She has a strong interest in helping people reach their mental health and life goals and in sessions, utilizes cognitive reprocessing therapy (CPT), faith-based therapy (FBT), family systems therapy (FST), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and much more.

Life can be challenging and we all experience ups and downs. Dr. Hickerson is confident that she would be able to support you through the many challenges life can bring. With compassionate and a caring approach, she can help you regain your strength and confidence to overcome life’s hurdles. If you are ready and willing to do the work schedule an appointment with her today.

"Creo, firmemente, que el compartir lo que nos agobia nos da la oportunidad de embarcar en un proceso de sanación donde somos capaces de volver a descubrir todas nuestras fortalezas. I believe, wholeheartedly, that sharing our challenges and concerns provides us with an opportunity to engage in a healing process where we are able to rediscover all our strengths."

Diana Lugo Reyes is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over eight years of experience in the mental health field. Although she has experience working with people of all ages, she has focused most of her career working with children, adolescents, and their families. She is truly passionate about supporting each client genuinely and kindly as they engage in their therapeutic journey. Diana specializes in trauma, immigration challenges, and parenting concerns.

Diana completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, and her Master's degree in Counselor Education at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. She is an immigrant living in Texas since 2003 and is dedicated to ensuring her clients feel heard and seen as they navigate life changes and transitions. Diana utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), humanistic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and attachment-based therapy.

It is a privilege to have the opportunity to hear your story. Diana believes in the power of sharing, and she is ready to witness your growth and healing. You have made the choice to seek support today, and she is ready to engage in that process with you. Reach out and schedule an appointment today.

Kayode Oluwayomi is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). He has been a nurse for the past 7 years, a psychiatric nurse for the past 4 years, and a PMHNP for the past year. Kayode works with diverse clients with different cultural backgrounds — he has worked with clients with different mental health problems such as alcohol abuse, drug abuse, major depressive disorder with or without psychosis, anxiety disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorder, and more. 

All the clients Kayode has cared for have one common need which is to be helped and be the best of themselves. The general goal of these clients is to be able to perform their daily activities without stress. To uniquely help these clients, he personalizes individual client care and makes use of the motivational interview process in communicating and delivery of care. In addition, he encourages clients to focus on their strengths rather than their weaknesses.

"Greetings, I am Julie Elliott a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience and I enjoy working with people of all ages to reach their unique life goals."

Julie Elliott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 30 years of experience. Specialties include depression, stress and anxiety management, addictions, marriage and family therapy, trauma and child abuse. She is also experienced in LGBTQ issues, grief and loss, codependency, communication problems, family of origin issues, hospice and end of life counseling, military and veterans' issues, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues. In addition, Julie has worked extensively with adolescents and their families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In her experience with adolescents, she also provided treatment at therapeutic boarding schools and wilderness programs.

Julie received her Master of Social Work from the University of Houston in 1990 and was one of the first licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Texas. Julie utilizes a therapeutic “toolbox” which includes the following clinical approaches: Client-Centered, CBT, DBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Mindfulness, Narrative and Solution, and Trauma Focused Therapy.

Throughout her 30-year career, Julie has worked with people of all ages to address the personal and emotional barriers that stand in the way of reaching their goals and living their best life. She stays inspired by the courage and resilience of those with whom she has been privileged to work. Her hope is that her skills will be helpful in addressing your needs and she looks forward to joining you on a new therapeutic journey.

James Floyd is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas who has experience assisting hundreds of adolescent and adult clients work through depression, anxiety, developmental and life issues. James received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. 

James uses an integration of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, internal family systems, solution focused and relational approaches to identify and work through both immediate and underlying issues and struggles. This approach his the work with each client to be tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. James seeks to balance clinically grounded psychological theory with biblical principles to provide a supportive environment for those who seek biblical or spiritual counsel. 

James seeks to establish a caring and supportive relationship with you, rooted in the common ground of shared humanity, allowing the interaction of differences to be explored safely as you work toward the goals and desires that bring you to the meaning you want in your life. 

"As a career-oriented woman living with lifelong anxiety and attention issues, I understand the unique issues encountered in overcoming the day-to-day stress involved in managing the many roles associated with fulfilling personal, family, and career obligations."

Brandy Messiah is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a mission to deliver quality mental health care to individuals and their families by providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment to foster a strong therapeutic alliance with the patient and/or family. Brandy began a nursing career in 2009 as a Registered Nurse (RN) and spent the next 10 years as a bedside nurse in emergency medicine, psychiatry (outpatient programs & inpatient hospitals), long-term intensive care units (ICU), step-down ICU/cardiac/telemetry, home-health, and hospice. 

Throughout her nursing career Brandy witnessed the many disparities in the delivery and approach to mental health issues. This led her to develop an intense passion for the mental health population and the specialty of psychiatry. She decided to pursue an advanced degree as a PMHNP to effectively contribute and reach her personal goal to enhance the delivery of the mental health care to assist patients/families in better management and outcomes associated with mental health conditions. 

Brandy thoroughly enjoys direct patient care and values the therapeutic relationship between patient/family and provider as the foundation to success in outpatient psychiatry. In this relationship, she will be able to provide you with the relevant education and resources, and better assist you in your own, unique journey in the recovery and healing process.

"As a minority woman of the Hispanic culture, I understand every culture has particular needs to benefit the individual in holistic care. "

Francis Segovia is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in Texas and Wisconsin. She is qualified to diagnose, provide psychotherapy, and prescribe medications to children, adolescents, and adults with mental health disorders. Francis has experience working with individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety, impulsivity, depression, insomnia, trauma, abuse, obsessive compulsive, adjustment, behavioral, and psychosis. She has a passion for holistic patient care and has 14 years of experience working with individuals from ages 10 to 95.

Francis completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at the University of South Alabama. She spent 9 years as a Registered Nurse (RN) and 4 years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Francis has worked at an in-patient psychiatric state facility in Texas, a 24-hour crisis phone line, and an outpatient crisis stabilization unit. She also has experience as a charge nurse on an adolescent and adult psychiatric forensic intensive care unit. Francis has great communication skills, is a good listener, and takes pride in providing positive patient care with no judgement.

Since Francis has 7 years of experience working with adolescents under the age of 17, she has a way to interact therapeutically and became a great advocate to children and adolescents. She is able to determine the needs of the patient and provide holistic care. She is understanding and provides patient education during each visit. There is no wrong question. It is better to ask than to not understand your symptoms.

Modupeoluwa Mariam Odu-Onikosi is a dedicated, board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Registered Nurse who graduated from Walden University. She offers an accomplished combination of education and experience with hospital, inpatient/outpatient psychiatry, drug/alcohol treatment center, rehab, home health, and clinical training. She has a strong history of success in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses and medical and emotional illnesses including environmental, sociological, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders. She focuses on developing a personalized treatment plan while utilizing evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities to support each client.

Mariam’s goal for you is to have at least five different tools and techniques that you can carry with you at all times. So no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet exercises that can quickly create relief. She is direct and solution-focused. You will work collaboratively to address any issues that are bothering you right now.

Mariam believes that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. She believes the main reason we develop mental health issues is that they are unhealthy learned behaviors that we have picked up along the way. This means that she thinks you can unlearn the faulty behaviors and replace them with healthy ones.

"As a long established healthcare provider, first as a bedside nurse and now as a practitioner, I am uniquely qualified to be an effective listener and problem solver."

Deborah Solomon is a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 3 years of experience delivering care focused on the body-mind-social wellbeing of individuals ages 16 and older. 

Deborah completed her post-master’s PMHNP certification at the University of Cincinnati. She is commended for her expertise in a broad range of psychiatric and mental health diagnoses. She has also demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive assessments and integrating findings to coordinate recovery-focused care to promote optimal mental healthcare results.

Deborah seeks to identify and capitalize on your psychological, developmental, cognitive, and personal strengths to effectively manage your mental health conditions. She wants to work together to help you be the best you can be. You can begin by setting achievable goals together.

"I strive to understand my clients as unique individuals."

Kristie Vera is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, MRC, LSOTP and Affiliate Sex Offender Treatment Provider in the state of Texas who has 7 years of experience with adolescents and young children. She has worked with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relational problems, anger management difficulties, and adjustment disorders. She has also helped families improve conflict resolution and communication skills.

Kristie completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Baylor University and a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She is committed to helping her clients achieve their goals and uses aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, person-centered therapy, and various relaxation techniques to help her clients develop tools to live healthier lives. 

Kristie believes that counseling can contribute to an individual’s overall health and wellness. She strives to create a safe and empathetic environment for her clients. Kristie will help you find the path to change your life.

Appolonia Chineme is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for holistic patient care. Appolonia has worked as a Registered nurse in many hospital and outpatient settings including, home health, psychiatric hospital setting, Medical surgical nursing, ICU nursing and inpatient nurse case manager in the Tarrant County level one trauma hospital system. Appolonia spent over 10 years as a bedside Registered Nurse prior to graduating with a master’s degree from the University of Texas El Paso in 2015 with focus in Family Practice.

Appolonia has worked as an outpatient Family Nurse Practitioner at the Tarrant County hospital system since 2016 providing holistic care to patients addressing both medical and mental health needs of patients in all age groups. Throughout the years as a Family Nurse practitioner, Appolonia recognized the overwhelming need for specialized and knowledgeable providers to address the Mental health needs of the patient population, she became increasingly interested in the Mental health aspect of her patient population. Appolonia then graduated from the University of Texas Arlington with Post Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2019 after which she continued Practicing at the Tarrant County Hospital with a focus on medical and psychiatric patient care.