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If you want to speak with someone about the best match for your needs, call us at 214-509-6888 or click here for categories such as couples, children under 10, and specific insurance categories. Counseling fees start at $50 a session (45-50 minutes) and increase up to $150 based on experience. An additional $25 may be charged for the initial session. Counselors who accept insurance as in network providers adhere to contracted rates but insurance coverage of sessions is never guaranteed and non covered sessions will be billed at the therapist's published out of network rate.
Michelle Nietert, LPC Supervisor, CSC, Director 972-755-1888
Treatment focus includes family law (Fees and information for this work are available at www.cooperativecoparent.com), individuals, couples, adolescents and their families (previous school counselor). She is a seasoned marriage counselor having been trained in person by leaders such as John Gottman, Harville Hendricks, and Sue Johnson. She also offers life and divorce coaching by phone for client convenience after an initial in person session. Session fees begin at $150.00 per session.
Michelle is currently not accepting new clients.
When time allows, Michelle offers 2 session blocks for mediation ($150 per party) and 3 session blocks for marriage intensives ($500.00) when a couple needs immediate intervention and then if they choose to continue therapy can be referred out. These occur during daytime hours upon request. Michelle also speaks to corporate, community and church groups. For information regarding her writing and speaking work, visit www.counselorthoughts.com
Michelle is currently not accepting new clients.
When time allows, Michelle offers 2 session blocks for mediation ($150 per party) and 3 session blocks for marriage intensives ($500.00) when a couple needs immediate intervention and then if they choose to continue therapy can be referred out. These occur during daytime hours upon request. Michelle also speaks to corporate, community and church groups. For information regarding her writing and speaking work, visit www.counselorthoughts.com
Amy Doar, LPC, Senior Associate, Assistant Clinical Director (214) 450-9210
Treatment focus includes teens, young adults, adults, veterans, and clergy. Areas of specialization include giftedness in teens and adults, LGBTQ+, relationships, separation and divorce, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, self-care, failure to launch, sexuality, young adult issues, veteran issues, families facing long term or terminal illness, aging, loss of a child, and spirituality issues. Session fees begin at $125 but may be lowered on a sliding scale. Amy accepts BCBS and Tricare.
Lauren Coe, LPC-Intern, Supervised by Dr. Harry Beverly, LPC-S (972) 838-3801
Treatments focus includes adolescents (15+) and adults as well as couples. Areas of experience include depression, anxiety, adjustment to change, divorce, remarriage and blending families, parental relationships, behavioral problems at home or school, anxiety/panic, self-worth, military life challenges, communication skills, and relationship difficulties. Lauren is currently available: in the evenings.
Treatments focus includes adolescents (15+) and adults as well as couples. Areas of experience include depression, anxiety, adjustment to change, divorce, remarriage and blending families, parental relationships, behavioral problems at home or school, anxiety/panic, self-worth, military life challenges, communication skills, and relationship difficulties. Lauren is currently available: in the evenings.
Laura Garison, LPC-Intern, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (972) 897-3864
Treatment focus includes: young children, adolescents, and adults. Areas of interest include mood disorders, behavioral problems, trauma, social struggles, and relationship difficulties. Session fees start at $80 but may be adjusted on a sliding scale. Laura is currently available: Tuesdays and Thursdays.
James Beasley, LPC-Intern, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (281) 235-7403
Treatment focus includes children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples. Areas of experience include anxiety & depression, grief & loss, sexual issues, trauma, self worth issues, behavioral development, relationships and boundaries, life transitions, and spiritual issues. James also provides young adult, pre-marital, and marital consults on the topics of single sexuality, male sexuality, and marital sexual intimacy through psycho education. Individual sessions begin at $80, couples at $90, and can be lowered on a sliding scale basis. James is available for appointments: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. He also sees clients in our Lovejoy office on Monday mornings.
Phil Adell, LPC-Intern, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (214) 557-9337
Treatment focus includes adolescents (12+), adults, premarital, and couples counseling. Areas of expertise include adjustment to change, divorce, parental relationships, behavioral problems at home or school, anxiety/depression, self-worth, social struggles, communication skills, and relationship difficulties. Session fees begin at $80 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Phil is available for appointments: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Sarah Inatomi, LPC-Intern, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (972) 339-2411
Treatment focus includes: young children, adolescents, and adults. Areas of interest include trauma recovery, adoption, adjustmnt disorders, and multiculturalism. Session fees start at $90 but may be adjusted on a sliding scale. Sarah is currently available: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Sierra Bodnar, LPC-Intern, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (940) 535-4166
Treatment focus includes children, adolescents, and young adults. Areas of expertise include play therapy in response to trauma recovery, adjustment to change, behavioral problems at home or school, anxiety/depression, self-worth, and/or relationship struggles. Session fees begin at $80 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Sierra is available for appointments: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Tim Vassberg, LPC (214) 676-2912
Treatment focus includes adolescents, individuals, and families. Areas of specialization include addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self esteem, behavioral problems, career changes, relationship problems, separation, divorce, and spiritual issues. Session fees begin at $100 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Tim is in network with BCBS. Tim is currently accepting new clients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Heather Ojeda Frey, LPC (972) 369-9499
Treatment focus includes adolescents and adults. Areas of experience include depression, anger, life transitions/changes, behavioral problems at home or school, anxiety/panic, grief/loss, parenting struggles, social struggles, relationship struggles, self-harm and/or suicidal thinking, low self-esteem, and divorce. Session fees begin at $125 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Heather is an in-network provider for BCBS; however, she is NOT currently taking new clients.
Lori Gonzalez, LPC (214) 435-0014
Treatment focus includes children, teens, and adults. Specialties include: anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief/loss, social skills, ADHD, anger management, behavioral issues and high conflict divorce. Session fee starts at $110, but may be adjusted on a sliding scale. Lori sees clients on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings at our Lovejoy office.
Shacarol Monteiro, LPC (214) 577-1736
Treatment focus includes young children, adolescents, families, and adults. Areas of specialization include play therapy, anxiety, anger management, special needs, family conflict. Shacarol is passionate about working with families and helping them develop healthy communication skills and reach their potential as a unit. Session fees begin at $100 but can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Shacarol sees clients Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
