Suffering from anxiety, depression or stress can prevent you from finding enjoyment in daily life, as well as hinder the discovery of your true potential. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a unique social connection that allows individuals a safe space to explore their past, adjust their present, and plan for their future. My counseling approach is cognitive behavioral which can help promote understanding of negative thinking and enhance the ability to change behavior. I encourage "team care" and am therefore willing to collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists to maximize client health outcomes.

Nader Mikhail is a dedicated and compassionate hypnotherapist known for his profound desire to facilitate positive change in the lives of others using the power of the subconscious mind. Nader is a High Honors Graduate from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. He has a passion for understanding the intricacies of the human mind by incorporating Imagery, NLP, desensitization along with other modalities to help address issues ranging from stress, anxiety, fears/phobias to pain management and sports performance. Nader combines his diverse exposure to different backgrounds and experience offering a non-judgemental space for clients to improve their lives and unleash their full potential.

I am a certified eating disorder therapist and a licensed chemical dependency counselor practicing in the Dallas area for over 25 years. So many addictions are interwoven into one another, a person recovers from one addiction and goes promptly into another addiction. I believe in treating a person and looking into all addictions that can affect ones total recovery. Eating Disorders are not about food. Eating disorders are about feelings. Eating disorders are treatable. Maureene

Lighthouse offers personalized and research-backed addiction treatment programs in Dallas, TX. Our approach is holistic, taking into account each individual's unique needs, and is guided by our "progress-based” philosophy. Lighthouse Recovery provides a comprehensive suite of addiction treatment programs in Dallas, including our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Sober Living.

If you are living with anxiety, depression, or a substance abuse problem, I can help. Deciding whether or not to seek out a therapist or counselor can be a difficult step to take. If you considering participating in therapy, I recommend you seek a professional opinion to see if you can benefit from participating in this. Maybe you are having a difficult time finding motivation to get tasks done each day. Maybe you are having a difficult time in you relationship. Whether you are working through individual issues or issues in your relationship, counseling may be able to help. Some people who have anxiety have difficulties with change, while others have difficulties with social situations. Together we will look at the triggers for your anxiety and find ways to cope with these triggers, and even make many of them disappear. In individual counseling, I can help you analyze your thinking in a way that allows you to change it. With cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, you will be able to challenge and change the thoughts that are leading you to feel more negative emotions. We will also look at situations in your life, and find solutions to these situations so that you can handle similar ones in the future with less stress. In couples counseling, we will look at the dynamics in your relationship that are leading to problems. Maybe you have difficulties communicating. Maybe your sex-life is struggling and lost some of the passion that it used to have. I can help you break down these issues so that they are more understandable and manageable. Many times the issues that have made the relationship toxic can be handled with some simple interventions. Other times more extensive therapy is needed. I specialize in helping individuals who live with Asperger's Disorder. I utilize cognitive-behavior therapy to help these individuals with communication, their anxiety and depression, and their relationships. Finally, I also specialize in working with individuals who are part of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community. I understand the relationship dynamics that can take place in couples counseling, as well as individuals issues such as coming out and dealing with discrimination. Therefore if you are lesbian or gay, you can feel comfortable in knowing that you have a safe place to go to. If you are part of the transgender community, I can help you with finding ways of expressing the gender with which you identify.

Relationship conflict? Has trust been broken? Are you considering ending your relationship? Do you feel that your partner is no longer the person you fell in love with? Are you both caught in a vicious cycle repeating the same negative interactions over and over and over. Let me help you heal your relationship and move forward. Let me help you find answers to the questions you have about your relationship. Let me help you increase respect, trust, friendship, passion and intimacy with your partner. Did you know that techniques used 15 years ago (and sadly by some therapists today) have actually been shown in research to be more likely to split couples apart than unite them??? When you make the decision to spend your time and money on counseling, you want it to work!!! That's why I use approaches by Dr. Gottman and Sue Johnson created from over 20 years of research with real couples. It allows me to provide counseling in a way than most couples find refreshingly different and more interactive than they imagined.

Choosing a psychologist can be stressful, confusing, and frightening. Will she be able help us? How long will it take? What do I look for? My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative effort where you and I work on mutually agreed upon goals. We work to solve specific problems within a specific time frame. After carefully assessing the present concerns, we explore the problems within the context of family dynamics and medical history. We then identify goals and agree on ways to accomplish them. This problem-solving, time-limited approach enables you to identify your strengths, focus on the problems, attain your goals, and succeed in your treatment. This process does not have to take forever. I look forward to working with you.

Treatment Specializations in child, adolescent, and family psychotherapy. I am a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. I incorporate play therapy and creative, expressive art therapy into the psychotherapy to enhance self-expression and communication. While my background and primary focus of issues relates to clients who experienced trauma, ADHD, sexual abuse, and/or depression, I have diverse interests and trainings to work with clients presenting with a variety of issues seeking help on. Expressive/creative interventions like sandplay, artwork, music therapy, drawings are used at the client's decision.

Making the choice to enter into the therapy world isn't always easy. For some, the idea of becoming vulnerable and opening up to a stranger is scary and anxiety provoking. However, the long-term benefits of self-exploration, self-understanding, and self-acceptance are invaluable. Some clients enter therapy with a specific goal in mind or issue to address. Perhaps you have been referred by another clinician or identified a particular problem that needs attention. Therapy is a great place to target those issues and carefully evaluate them in a safe place. Other clients may enter therapy without a specific goal. That's fine too! I work to create a safe and comfortable environment that promotes openness and healing. Individual Therapy - Individual therapy provides you with the opportunity to meet with me on a one on one basis and explore the complexities of your life in a safe space. I work diligently to identify your strengths, and explore ways to capitalize on these and create a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Family and Couples Therapy - Family and couples therapy works to identify patterns in the family system that may be preventing its members from reaching their full potential. We are all creatures of habit, but at times our habits can become mildly dysfunctional or flat out destructive. I work with each family to help develop more effective patterns and create a sense of balance within the system. Eating Disorder Specialty - I have garnered a unique expertise in the field of eating disorders, working in two of the nation's leading treatment facilities - The Renfrew Center and The Center for Pediatric Eating Disorders at Children's Medical Center in Texas. I have experience in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings where I was able to refine my skills and develop a wide array of tools to use in my own treatment of eating disorders. In addition, my work has traveled across all ages - as I have conducted therapy with adolescents, young adults, and adults alike. I work to identify how patients use their relationship with food to control life chaos, relationships, and seemingly difficult feelings. Pre and Post-Partum Speciality - Beginning a family or adding a new member can be both exciting and nerve racking. All women have different experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. Sometimes there is a need for a little extra support during these intense times. I work with each woman to cultivate on her inner strength and wisdom to help her through whatever may be standing in the way of pure bliss.

Dealing with Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse, Relationship Issues, Trauma or Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse? I am here to help. I offer both in-person and telehealth appointments. My office is conveniently located near Frankford and the Dallas North Tollway. I am affiliated with Curis Functional Health. If I am not the right fit, we have many wonderful providers with various specialties who are also available. I also offer a 12 week anger resolution group (both online and in-person). This program focuses on teaching new skills to better manage the anger response, but more importantly helps clients identify underlying issues which contribute to anger. By addressing these, clients get angry less often and with less intensity. This is an on-going group so clients may start at anytime.

I help people deal with the emotional pain experienced during, and after a loss. I work side-by-side with my clients, giving them a safe place to heal and grow. What's causing you to grieve? Many people require support, and assistance in coping with life's many twists and turns. Friends and family may not always have the patience, or understanding to help. Allow me to work with you and assist you through your pain. Whether it's a death, divorce, or other type of loss, you do not have to suffer in silence. Phone sessions are also available. Call Me. I will help you enjoy your life again. Whether we decide on Traditional Therapy, or Hypnotherapy, you will be free to express your feelings and concerns, and heal in a non-judgmental and safe environment. I also have a strong Premarital and Couple's Counseling Program with evening and weekend hours.

I have a small private practice in Dallas, just off of the tollway and Trinity Mills. I deliberately keep it small so that I can truly devote myself to the clients that I have. I am selective about who I take as therapy patients and coaching clients. I only work with people who are really committed to the process of their work. You can go at your own pace and in your own direction when you work with me. However, I have found that clients who attend therapy regularly and who commit to doing between-session work are the onces who are most successful. In our initial meeting, we will get to know each other and see if this is the right type of therapy for you. You can assess whether you think I would be the right therapist for you, and I will tell you honestly whether I think I am the right one to help you. If it is a match, I will be delighted to be a part of your journey. The type of therapies that I'm specialized in doing are called Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Cogntive Behavioral Therapy. You can visit my Dallas REBT CBT Meetup Group, which is a low cost psycho-educational group that I run monthly, during which I talk about REBT and CBT topics. You can also visit my other group: The Dallas Club Fearless Meetup Group, which is another low cost monthly group. I am also always gathering names of people who are interested in participating in a psychotherapy group at my office. Psychotherapy groups focus on your specific psychological needs, whereas the meetup groups are focused on topics and are not therapy groups. **Please note: at this time, I don't accept insurance. I can provide you with an insurance receipt for you to file upon payment. Please check with your provider to see if you have benefits to include out of network reimbursement directly to you.

I have a diverse clientele with many different needs. I offer telecommunication as well as a few in office hours. Telecommunication tends to be the best fit for most due to the flexibility and convenience. I listen until it's time to offer feedback. I hold each client in unconditional regard and support for their happiness. When their happiness involves change, the client decides if they are ready to change. I support them with various techniques. such as cognitive behavioral, reflective listening, and guided imagery relaxation.

My mission is to help you become the BEST you that you can be! Benefits of Psychotherapy: -Learning how to transform from being a victim to becoming empowered -Communicating assertively as opposed to aggressively and/or passive aggressively -Achieving balance in all areas of your life -Understanding the meaning and purpose of your life by unlocking and discovering your true values and desires -Creating a sense of self -Recognizing thoughts that are irrational and how they impact your feelings and behavior -Acknowledging the existence of hopefulness instead of hopelessness -Learning how to become proactive as opposed to reactive My strongest attribute is my positive attitude and my belief that nothing is impossible. I believe all my clients are individuals and their needs are unique to them and that all wounds can be healed. I treat every client with respect and with positive regard to help them to see their true potential and to help them resolve thier issues whatever they may be. I deal with a lot of deperession, grief, anxiety and relationship issues. I also deal with adolescent issues, adoption issues, body image/self esteem issues, grief issues, anger management, gender identity issues and eating disorders. Let me help you~ to help yourself become the YOU that you want to be! "A man is but a product of his thoughts-what he thinks-he becomes!" Winston Churchill