Our therapists offer EMDR therapy in Denton, TX

Hello, I am Emmanuel Mbi, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. My journey in behavioral health began in 2014. I hold a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and a Bachelor's degree from Chamberlain University. I typically work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders who are looking for a supportive partner to help manage overwhelming symptoms, navigate difficult life transitions, or find greater emotional balance. My goal is to help you achieve the mental wellness you deserve.

I utilize a patient-centered approach that blends evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy. By tailoring treatment to your unique needs, I ensure you feel empowered and informed throughout the process. I specialize in helping clients build practical coping strategies in a safe space focused on healing and long-term wellness.

Taking the first step towards mental wellness can feel daunting, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I am here to offer the support and expertise you need to feel your best again. I look forward to meeting you and working together toward a brighter, more balanced future. Please feel free to schedule an appointment when you are ready to begin.

My name is Kate Fullmer, licensed master social worker who is being supervised by Nicole Stark, LCSW-S. I began my career in behavioral health in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University. I've worked with nonprofits serving children and families, and in outpatient and inpatient substance use, mental health, skilled nursing, and case management. I completed my Master of Social Work in 2021 and began working as a therapist. I work with late teens and adults on self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship struggles, substance use, and narcissistic abuse recovery.

My goal is to build rapport and create a nonjudgmental space to explore your emotions and experiences. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify negative thinking patterns and understand how they impact other areas of life — then I tailor my approach to each client's unique needs. Therapy is a collaborative process, and you always have choice and input.

I know how hard it can be to take that first step, especially when you've been carrying things on your own for a long time. Showing vulnerability and opening old wounds isn't easy. If you're ready, I'd be honored to support your journey as you work toward change. I invite you to schedule a session to get started.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience serving individuals and families across Texas. I specialize in providing bilingual services in English and Spanish, offering a culturally responsive approach that values family, community, and personal identity. I have worked in community mental health, inpatient, and outpatient settings, helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with compassion and professionalism.

I earned my Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. I also hold a Bachelor’s in Rehabilitative Services. My background in rehabilitation and counseling allows me to integrate empathy, structure, and strength-based strategies to support each client’s growth and healing journey.

In our sessions, you can expect empathy, respect, and collaboration as we work together toward positive change. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, validated, and supported while building resilience and confidence to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Brian Milton is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with 6 years of experience working with addiction and substance use issues. Brian has experience working with adolescents and adults and specializes in anxiety, depression, life changes and difficulties, trauma, men's issues, ADHD issues, helping those find purpose, coping skills for stress, and communication skills. Prior to being a counselor, Brian spent time working in various drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers with teens and adults.

Brian holds a Master’s in counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. Brian can offer Christian-based counseling upon request but also tailors evidence-based theories and techniques to the needs of the client to meet them where they are. He uses humanistic and person-centered techniques with CBT and DBT to challenge beliefs and thoughts and foster change.

Brian believes therapy is a collaborative effort to guide folks toward their goals. Brian helps the individual set the focus of the session and has them actively participate in the planning of treatment to achieve these goals and desired outcomes. If you're ready to begin your journey for change and improvement, book your session with Brian.

Alexia Antoine is a Licensed Professional CounseIor with 10 years of experience. Alexia empowers clients by asking questions, guiding them in goal-defining, and helping them through the problem loop to a solution. Alexia treats anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, career issues, depression, divorce, infidelity, trauma, multicultural issues, racial identity, stress-related issues, and women’s issues. Being trained in EMDR, she shows you your brain's ability to heal from trauma. Her training coupled with her mental health history and being the daughter of an immigrant allows her to help you navigate your concerns.

Alexia completed her Master of Arts in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University. Alexia uses cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, positive psychology, EMDR, faith-based therapy, Christian counseling, cognitive reprocessing, emotionally-focused therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and multicultural therapy.

Whether it be adjusting to the current life stage, learning self-love/soul care, or handling career demands, your process looks different from the next person. Together, you and Alexia will develop some actionable steps to help you gauge where you are in your wants and get you to where you want to be. Schedule your appointment to begin.

Cherese Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience. She specializes in supporting individuals ages 6 through 45 who are experiencing behavioral issues, mental stress, ADHD, adoption, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, complex trauma, narcissism, and women’s issues. Cherese’s ideal client is open and ready to journey through healing and shows up even on the hard days!

Cherese holds a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Houston Baptism University and a Bachelor of Science from Florida A&M University. She uses Christ-centered therapy, attachment theory, Christian counseling, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, theraplay techniques, and trust-based relational intervention.

If you are looking for a chance to experience real healing through a partnership that will change your feelings of being stuck, anxious, confused, embarrassed, insecure, or lost, Cherese is waiting for you! Reach out to schedule your first appointment today.

*Appointments for children 10 and under will need to be scheduled for in-person only

Kelly Pedersen is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who specializes in redefining perception: assisting individuals with trauma recovery and couples with intimacy-rebuilding with insight and useful techniques for bypassing roadblocks. She helps people hone their anger management skills and address the flip side of the coin: initiating the healing process after someone has endured physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. In addition, she helps people with trauma, life transitions, LGBTQ-related challenges, mood disorders, and geriatric issues.

Kelly is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a technique to treat PTSD, and she assesses trauma through the dual lenses of spirituality and culture. She also uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) in her therapeutic processes.

"Stuck" situations require creative solutions! Solving a problem in isolation isn't easy, which is why collaboration with an experienced counselor can prove invaluable. The details of each person’s thinking may be varied and unique in every case, but Kelly believes that what is really important is the sense of being enough, sufficient, responsible, capable as yourself on top of the situation. When the work goes well (which certainly is the intention) the outcome will be the same: an increase in the sense of one’s own ability to manage life, and a feeling of growth and empowerment.

Kelly has a clear approach to counseling with people and it relates to what she sees as the ideal outcome of such work. The highest goal, the gold standard of good counseling, is an increase in client morale, significant growth of feeling competent and confident to work with the feelings and situations that brought you to counseling in the first place. A good counseling relationship has worked when one hears, “You know, I think I can handle this now. I feel a lot better and think I know what to work on and what to do.”

As a counselor, Kelly strives to encourage a therapeutic connection that serves as a "secure base", enabling you to challenge your misconceptions about yourself and refocus on your strengths. She believes that accessing new experiences in the context of a therapeutic relationship can help us rewire our brains and our lives.

Jennifer Wallace is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience. She specializes in working with adolescents, couples, and adults with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, relationship issues, and life transitions. She has specialized experience working with the pregnant and postpartum population. She also has previous experience working with survivors of domestic violence and in a medical setting specializing in women's health.

Jennifer received her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana. Jennifer is trained in eye movement desensitization reprocessing, perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.

With warmth and support, she offers a safe space to heal, grow, and pursue what matters most to you while helping you build a life of purpose, fulfillment, and authentic connection.