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.

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.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

I provide PLAY THERAPY, PARENTING support, and counseling for TEENS and ADULTS! I am Brandi Chiarello, a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor. The bulk of my counseling experience has been with individuals and families addressing behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and coping with life changes such as divorce, transition to college, and the introduction of a new child to the family. I simply love supporting people in reaching their goals and would love the opportunity to help you reach yours! I will work with you to minimize emotional distress and bring the fun back into your life! "You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." -- Plato. Play therapy (for children ages 3-11) transforms traditional counseling into a style that is developmentally appropriate for children by allowing children to express themselves naturally through play! Our office works hard to put you at ease with evening sessions available, toys in the waiting room, and a comfortable adult office where we can talk.

Kid Talk Counseling is one of the leading organizations for conducting counseling in Frisco. It is founded by Robi Heath who is a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist. We offer counseling service for children’s, teenagers and adults. We use various evidence based therapeutic approaches to meet the client needs in the most possible way. We treat various issues of people that range from domestic violence, trauma, self esteem, attention problem, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief and loss etc. We provide counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. At Kid Talk, we utilize a variety of therapeutic tools tailored to meet client’s needs in the most helpful way possible. We can provide the support to help move forward and heal.

Work with a skilled, dedicated, experienced professional who can assist you in dealing with divorce, trauma, and life changes. Therapy focuses on developing relationships within the family through individual therapy for the child, parenting assistance, and family interventions. Life is complicated! Learning to navigate parenting issues, marital troubles, issues from our past, and integrating our world view into our lifestyle can be difficult--especially when we feel so disconnected from others. Counseling From A Christian Perspective Using the Bible in counseling is crucial for a Christian's growth. Learning from the timeless truths of the Bible with someone else can give a perspective and a power missing from other forms of therapy. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from unrighteousness. This type of therapy incorporates both evidenced based therapeutic interventions and Bible verses to facilitate change. 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-Breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. For parents, the only difference in the Christian therapy and typical play therapy is the interventions at home--Bible memory and reading stories from the Bible that touch on specific issues in the child's life. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Helping parents incorporate their world view into their parenting is the goal. Parenting Support Groups | Becoming A Better Parent College-Level Parenting ​ Child Parent Relationship Training [Parenting Support Group] is an educational, supportive class that develops your skills as a therapeutic partner with your child. It teaches you in a supervised environment how to have a special play time with your child.​ Learn to have fun with your child again! Click here for free resources, blogs, and other content from our clinicians. Discover Freedom From Past Hurts Making Peace with Your Past​ is a support group for women that focuses on using scripture and group processes to make peace with difficult parts of our pasts. All families and lives are imperfect and God gives us clear help in dealing with imperfection [our own and others']. Two groups per year are scheduled--one in the Spring and one in the Fall. If you are interested in working out a treatment plan for individual or group work, please email Christy. Group space is limited and a first appointment is necessary to determine a treatment plan. For Mental Health Professionals Practicum Experience Practicum students can work side-by-side with Christy and her team of professionals. Learn what its like to be a private practitioner and discover if this is where your love is. Learn play therapy techniques and practice working within family systems to make a difference. Experiences may include co-therapy, group therapy, couples and family therapy, intakes, court appearances [observing] and opportunities to create a published blog. Practicum Students are Master's level students who are in their last semesters before graduating. They typically have all the training but little experience in the 'room'. Supervision Services Offered Christy has over 12 years of play therapy experience. She has worked in multiple areas--private practice, MHMR, and psychiatric residential treatment programs. She would love to help you 'hatch' into the therapist you were meant to be. ​​LPC-interns can choose from two programs. One, Christy will hire you on a contract basis. The second program is one where you may meet with her on a weekly basis for an hourly fee. Both programs are designed to give broad experiences and training while providing state sanctioned supervision hours. Practicum training may also be available.

We are a counseling practice in Arlington Texas. We work with children, adolescents, families, individuals, & couples. We also have pre-marital counseling available.We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. It is a no pressure phone call. We will assess your current needs and concerns and decide if we can work together to address them. Our counselors believe in the counseling process and want you to have the best counseling experience possible. We offer emergency sessions, intensive counseling, assessments, animal assisted therapy, play therapy, pre-marital, couples, adolescent counseling, bilingual counseling, and group counseling. Our counseling experience includes all of the following and many more areas as well: abuse, ADHD, adoption, anger, anxiety, blended family, conflict resolution, depression, divorce, faith crisis, grief, parenting,relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management, sex therapy. Client Testimonial: "I'm so glad that we chose to enter into counseling...I also believe that approach in our sessions has helped my family realize that counseling is not bad or shameful - it is a tool they can &should use to help navigate life's tumultuous moments." Our goal is to help you find the right counselor. Counseling doesn't work if you're not comfortable with your counselor. If it's not us, we'll do our best to help you find someone else. We believe in the counseling process and want you to have a good experience. Meredith Akin is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supevisor as well as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor and has been counseling in Arlington for 7 years now. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a Master’s of Education in Counseling and has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Dallas Baptist University. Meredith loves working with couples through whatever they may be facing. She enjoys working on communication and helping marriages thrive. Meredith is certified in the PREPARE/ENRICH counseling program. She specialized in Play Therapy during graduate school and enjoys working with children, adolescents, individuals, and families. In the past Meredith was a school teacher and school counselor and loves being able to continue serving clients in a private practice setting. Julie Weaver is bilingual (English/ Spanish) LPC. She has been married to the love of her life for 20 years and has three children. Her passion is working with couples to help their relationship reach its full potential. She has worked with couples 18+ years. Julie is certified in the PREPARE/ENRICH counseling program. Through her career, she also enjoyed working with adults and adolescents, helping them walk successfully through life’s difficulties. She has also worked with issues such as loss, anxiety, depression, victims of abuse and violence as well as adoption related issues.

Karen Tyndall as a Licensed Professional Counselor focuses her clinical practice on Cognitive, Behavioral, Solution-focus Therapy, Anger Management, Grief Counseling and Marriage Counseling. Her therapeutic goal is helping children, teens and adults overcome depression, childhood trauma, grief issues, self-sabotage, damaged relationships and all other personal issues that block one's happiness, joy and success in life. With her "Re-directional Therapy" she helps clients build better relationships and move beyond past and present problems. Clients gain confidence, a happier lifestyleand better relationships. Clients are able to "let go" of old behaviors and beliefs that keep them "stuck" in repeating negative life patterns over and over. With new awareness and direction, individuals discover their true purpose, potential and strength to help build more harmonious relationships and experience more fullness in all their personal areas of life. "Most individuals just need the "how-to" and "direction" in therapy and personal coaching to become their best at home, personal life and work environments. I make certain that our clients are provided with these opportunities. With marriage counseling, grief counseling, anger management, and using our complete professional counseling and coaching techniques, our clients soon discover how to create more success in their life style."