Are you experiencing a devitalized marriage with ongoing conflict and loss of trust? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety and unable to cope with daily life stressors? With extensive professional, personal and corporate experiences that cover a diverse collection of cultures, traditions and personalities, I’ve come to realize one thing: No matter who we are or where we are from—family, faith or philosophy, we all long for honest, connected relationships, and personal wholeness. Let me partner with you to discover and redefine healthy new perspectives that will transform your life. My approach to therapy is eclectic. That means, I don’t believe a one size approach fits all, even though we all share common themes of life. My goal is for you be the one individual that can make a difference in your social spheres, and leave a Godly legacy to the world. I understand that therapy requires a significant investment of your time and may include some emotional discomfort. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting therapeutic environment that leads to the relief of negative emotions, improves significant relationships, and explores practical solutions to specific problems. [Read More]

I realize how important finding the right therapist is. I work with anxiety/stress reduction, self-esteem, relationship problems, and addiction that effects the individual and their family. First, I collaborate with my clients to assess their symptoms. Next, we stabilize so we can move deeper to uncover the underlying issues that are fueling the symptoms. Lastly, we fix the root issue so we can ultimately fix the symptoms. Quick fixes don’t last long and my mission to help my clients get the lasting changes they deserve and are capable of. I will meet you where you are, empowering you to begin making choices with conscious awareness. Combining psychoeducation, psychological archetypes, empathy, encouragement, and mindfulness, we will identify your self-defeating beliefs and coping mechanisms that may be keeping you stuck. Then you’ll be free to consciously choose your path. As a Center for Mindfulness qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, I offer the original 8-Week MBSR course designed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. I have found practicing mindfulness to be one of the most effective, empowering ways to work with the suffering that comes with being human. [Read More]

If you’ve ever wondered why relationships are so damn hard. You’re in the right place. I get it. I specialize in helping couples tackle modern-day relationship issues ranging from dealing with FOMO, marriage and commitment, partner conflict, loss of intimacy, infidelity, and parenting/co-parenting stress. Relationships today require a different type of therapy approach that work in today’s world. I aim to provide researched-based practices to help you achieve the kind of love and life you want. In addition to couples therapy, I specialize in helping individuals who are dealing with a range of issues such as navigating the dating world, career fulfillment, healing from unhealthy relationships or difficult breakups, codependency, family dynamics, stress and anxiety, perfectionism, and more. I also offer EMDR therapy to treat PTSD and trauma. Grief/loss, sexual abuse/assault, attachment disorder, anxiety, and depression are some of the common issues I treat in individual therapy. I am a Vietnamese American therapist who can speak Vietnamese fluently so please let me know if you need therapy to be conducted in Vietnamese. [Read More]

For older adolescents and adults struggling to find healing, peace and meaning in the turbulence of life, I am skilled and experienced in working with a wide variety of ailments including anxiety, cultural conflict, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, life transitions, mood disorders, personality disorders, relational strain, spiritual crisis, substance abuse, and trauma. I integrate of a variety of interventions into my therapeutic work from ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, family systems therapy, and motivational interviewing. Based on clients’ personalities and giftings, I also enjoy including creative elements, such as art and music, into sessions. Life’s journey at times plunges us into unexpected circumstances in which we find ourselves struggling to navigate in a healthy and purposeful way. Whether it be a bout of depression, relational upheaval, or a life altering trauma, you do not have to navigate those waters alone. It would be my privilege to walk alongside you in the midst of life’s storms. [Read More]

***Web-based Therapy is Available.*** Being a therapist is a calling for me; it is part of the reason I was born. In adolescence, I was the friend who listened to people’s problems and offered different ways of viewing unsettling situations. I have taken these aspects of my character and built upon them while honing my craft as listener, seeker, thinker, and guide. My own struggles with depression and anxiety taught me the value in speaking with a licensed therapist. Presently, I continue this work because I am doing well and want to keep improving. For those reading these words, I desire the same for you. I have assisted hundreds of adolescents, adults, children, couples, and families with improving their lives. I find people need to talk, be heard, and understood without judgment to relinquish anger, anxiety, and fear. I offer a setting where people do this. We work on challenges together, so that mental health and wellbeing can be pursued. Please call or email me to set up an appointment. I look forward to seeing the positive changes to come. [Read More]

Are you experiencing relationship issues? Still feeling the effects of past or ongoing trauma? Do you have other mental or relational health needs and learn best through the creative arts? Life can bring about a number of unexpected challenges, often leaving us vulnerable and deeply impacted. While these moments can be opportunities for growth, they can also shatter our understanding of life and can have a lasting effect on our relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I work collaboratively with individuals and couples, honoring their complex experiences and facilitating opportunities for self rediscovery and growth. With training in Gottman Couples Therapy, EMDR, Art Therapy and Mindfulness-based Therapy, I am able to tailor my therapy treatment based on a individual’s or a couple’s needs. I specialize in treating trauma/post-traumatic stress, marital conflict, depression, anxiety, life transitions, postpartum anxiety and post-partum depression. No matter what unique challenges you face, I am dedicated to providing a safe and collaborative environment for you to process through difficult material and heal from trauma, victimization, and other life issues. [Read More]

Expand your freedom and choice by becoming more mindful of experience in the here and now. Psychological issues may once have been adaptive solutions to life problems. Difficulties arise when life circumstances change and old solutions no longer fit or become self-defeating. There may be lack of hope for the future. Important life matters such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and relationship issues, can be addressed. Please contact me to see how psychotherapy will work for you. I enjoy exploring the unconscious through dreams and free association, teaching the principles of dream interpretation to reduce suffering and promote psychological and emotional growth, and helping to develop psychological mindedness to better understand yourself and others. My specialty is psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a depth psychology therapy that can be especially helpful for long-standing issues. Consultation is typically conducted in a peaceful setting so conducive to psychological discovery: Floor to ceiling windows overlook a picturesque park. In this time of corona virus, now meeting virtually. [Read More]

It is my goal to be a supporter, encourager, and giver of hope as I work alongside individuals, adolescents, and families on their journey toward healing and growth. Change is a challenge for most of us! It can oftentimes be a long and frustrating experience, especially if it seems we are alone in our efforts. Change requires a courageous willingness to look introspectively, searching for ways we might be contributing to our own pain and chaos. We must also be willing to let go of trying to direct change in someone else’s life. [Read More]

Do you struggle with meaning and purpose in life? Do you find yourself around others but feel disconnected from them? Does it feel as if something is holding you back, and that you’re not able to be your true self? Perhaps pain from the past is keeping you from living in the present, or maybe you feel restricted by cultural values and beliefs that do not seem to fit who you are. Regardless of the circumstance, do you experience a deep longing that there’s something more? If so, therapy may be a space to discover, connect with and give voice to the many parts of yourself, and experience renewed wholeness. I believe that we each have an inherent capacity to heal and grow when provided the right environment and support. My approach to therapy involves being with you in all of your humanness. I strive to work collaboratively with you to access your own inner wisdom and aim to move at a pace that supports trust, awareness, growth, and insight. I enjoy working with people from various backgrounds, identities and cultures. I primarily work with adults offering individual therapy in areas such as life transitions, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, complex PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual assault, grief and loss, family conflict, identity concerns, acculturation, and the impact of oppression. [Read More]

Have a busy life, hate sitting in traffic, and sitting on a stranger’s couch isn’t for you, give me a call at Convenient Counseling! Offering the “convenience” you are looking for without the uncomfortableness of an office. I work with various individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, marital/partner issues, and/or prenatal and postpartum depression. Call to set up a virtual session! I create a warm empathic environment to help a person gain confidence and feel empowered. Specializing in prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis. Counseling offers guidance one may need to make life altering decisions or just support helping them reach goals and overcome obstacles. Helping you make life happen! Providing sessions through Skype, FaceTime, In Person, or by Phone, Convenient Counseling is perfect for your on the go lifestyle! Services available in English and Spanish. [Read More]

Dr. Ohlenforst is a licensed psychologist specializing in individual and family-based interventions for children, adolescents, and adults.  Her primary areas of specialty include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals with Anxiety Disorders, and individualized Parent Consultation for parents of children and adolescents with various emotional and behavioral difficulties.  Dr. Ohlenforst’s clinical training and education have provided her the invaluable opportunity to work in diverse therapeutic settings, with a wide variety of diagnoses, and in close collaboration with psychiatrists, physicians, teachers, and family members. Dr. Ohlenforst received her doctoral degree from the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Graduate Program at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and subsequently completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychology at Stanford School of Medicine.  Shortly after returning to Dallas, Dr. Ohlenforst founded Therapy Dallas, a group practice offering coordinated and comprehensive psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults in the Dallas area.  She serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and as volunteer Dallas Clinical Director of A Home Within,  a national nonprofit coordinating provision of pro-bono outpatient psychotherapy to current and former foster youth. As co-author of Moose the Worry Mutt Goes to Doggie Daycare, a therapeutic children’s picture book teaching children how to “bark back” at their worries, Dr. Ohlenforst enjoys speaking to groups of parents, students, and professionals on topics related to identifying and managing childhood anxiety. More broadly, she enjoys speaking on a variety of topics pertinent to healthy child and adolescent development, focusing on accessible and effective strategies for parents and children alike.  Additionally, she speaks Spanish fluently. [Read More]

I am happy to offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help you determine if I am a good fit for working with you or for helping you find someone who would be. Reaching out for help is the first step in changing the chaos around you, so don’t leave it to chance. Whether you need admonition, encouragement, help, or patience I am here to walk humbly with you in your journey and circumstances. I specialize in utilizing neurofeedback to help addicts and betrayed partners find healing and better cope with the effects of various types of infidelity. Infidelity, betrayal, and addiction has created broken relationships all around you, but you don’t have to continue to live this way. There is freedom and peace if you’re willing to find it, and I have helped clients and families find healing from their struggles with sex and pornography addiction, substance abuse, video game addiction, and more. The hurt and the pain that you are struggling with is not something that you can just share with anyone. It’s time to stop the suffering and to find the hope and courage of a life full of light and joy. Reach out to me now and I’ll get back to you for your free consultation within 24 hours. [Read More]

David grew up in the state of Texas and completed a bachelor’s degree in mass communications at Midwestern State University in 2005. While working on a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, he served as a mentor for a program supporting youth in the foster care system. Following graduation, David served several nonprofit agencies, providing counseling to individuals with limited resources. David specializes in treating ADHD, emotional or sexual trauma, anxiety-based disorders, PTSD, depression, relationships, families, pornography addiction, family members of addicts and alcoholics, and dissociative disorders. In addition, he has notable experience working with children to address issues relating to self-esteem. David is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) , an effective form of treatment for complex trauma and anxiety-related disorders, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder and panic disorder. Most recently, David has pursued advanced training in the utilization of DBT. In his spare time, David enjoys spending time outdoors, camping and hiking with his wife and 4 children. [Read More]