Please click on the name of the staff member for additional information or contact them directly. 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 $60 a session (45-50 minutes) and increase up to $200 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. If you are looking for pastoral counseling on a national level or Christian coaching, please visit https://www.hopehelps.me/ for additional staff options.
Michelle Nietert, LPC Supervisor, CSC, Director 972-755-1888
Michelle is considered an expert in child and adolescent treatment and offers parent consults to assist parents in a thorough treatment plan and finding the right counselor. Treatment focus includes individuals, couples, adolescents and their families (Michelle developed a crisis counseling program for a large school district and has experience regarding educational advocacy, trauma, grief and addiction). She also offers Christian life and divorce coaching by phone for client convenience after an initial in person session. One of her specializations is executive and entrepreneurial coaching for well developed clients wishing to grow, be more productive, or going through a company or life transition. Michelle serves on the faculty of the International Christian Coaching Institute as a Master Level Certified Life Coach. She is a seasoned marriage counselor having been trained in person by leaders such as John Gottman, Harville Hendricks, and Sue Johnson. Session fees are $170 per session for counseling and coaching. Michelle is currently not accepting new clients.
Michelle also speaks to corporate, community and church groups. For information regarding her writing, speaking and coaching along with information regarding the Raising Mentally Healthy Kids Podcast, visit www.yourmentalhealthcoach.com
Michelle is considered an expert in high conflict divorce and family law (Fees and information for this work are available at www.cooperativecoparent.com). Michelle will not have family law openings in 2023 due to other commitments.
Michelle also speaks to corporate, community and church groups. For information regarding her writing, speaking and coaching along with information regarding the Raising Mentally Healthy Kids Podcast, visit www.yourmentalhealthcoach.com
Michelle is considered an expert in high conflict divorce and family law (Fees and information for this work are available at www.cooperativecoparent.com). Michelle will not have family law openings in 2023 due to other commitments.
Amy Doar, LPC-S, 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. Amy is currently not accepting new clients.
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. She has a few Friday spots available.
Tim Vassberg, LPC (214) 676-2912
Treatment focus includes adolescents, individuals, and families. Areas of specialization include addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, low self esteem, behavioral problems, career changes, relationship problems, separation, divorce, and spiritual issues. Session fees begin at $125 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Tim is in network with BCBS. Tim is currently accepting new clients.
Phil Adell, LPC-Associate, 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 $90 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Phil is available for appointments on Wednesday evenings.
Catherine Solomon, LPC-Associate, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (214) 799-4666
Treatment focus includes: stress management, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, life transitions/adjustment, grief, relationship struggles, multi-cultural and diverse race relationships, divorce, remarriage and blending families, academics and motivation, spiritual issues, family issues, relationship/ marital issues and communication. Session fees are $100 individuals, $150 couples. Catherine is currently accepting weekday appointments.
Treatment focus includes: stress management, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, life transitions/adjustment, grief, relationship struggles, multi-cultural and diverse race relationships, divorce, remarriage and blending families, academics and motivation, spiritual issues, family issues, relationship/ marital issues and communication. Session fees are $100 individuals, $150 couples. Catherine is currently accepting weekday appointments.
Elizabeth (Beth) Adell, LPC-Associate, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (214) 799-0325
Treatment focus includes: adolescents, women, couples, and families. She has experience dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, blended families, divorce, parental issues, behavioral struggles, infidelity issues, emotional/mental abuse trauma, communication skills, coping strategies, and relationship difficulties. Session fees start at $80 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Beth is currently accepting appointments on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Treatment focus includes: adolescents, women, couples, and families. She has experience dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, blended families, divorce, parental issues, behavioral struggles, infidelity issues, emotional/mental abuse trauma, communication skills, coping strategies, and relationship difficulties. Session fees start at $80 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Beth is currently accepting appointments on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Kristi Damon, LPC-Associate, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (214) 334-2221
Treatment focus includes: adolescents, women, couples and families. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief or loss, chronic illness, blended families, divorce recovery, infidelity issues, emotional/mental abuse, conflict resolution, communication skills, self-image, life transitions, marriages and clergy. Session fees are $80. Kristi is accepting daytime appointments in office or Telehealth on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Telehealth on Mondays.
Treatment focus includes: adolescents, women, couples and families. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief or loss, chronic illness, blended families, divorce recovery, infidelity issues, emotional/mental abuse, conflict resolution, communication skills, self-image, life transitions, marriages and clergy. Session fees are $80. Kristi is accepting daytime appointments in office or Telehealth on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Telehealth on Mondays.
Ann Varghese, LPC-Associate, Supervised by Amy Doar, LPC-S (571) 733-1039
Treatment focus includes: adults, young adults, adolescents, and children facing depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, ADHD, adjustment issues (including postpartum), and low self-esteem. Session fees are $70 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Ann is available for appointments on Fridays.
Treatment focus includes: adults, young adults, adolescents, and children facing depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, ADHD, adjustment issues (including postpartum), and low self-esteem. Session fees are $70 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Ann is available for appointments on Fridays.
Courtney Thomsen, LPC-Associate, NCC, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (972) 514-6524
Treatment Focus includes teens, young adults, adults, and individuals. Areas of expertise include anxiety, ADHD, time management, trauma, grief and loss, parents/caregivers of individuals with cognitive disabilities, adjustment issues, attachment and integration issues, coping skills, depression, issues faced by athletes, and spiritual issues. Session fees are $80 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Courtney is available for appointments in person on Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays and virtually on Wednesdays.
Treatment Focus includes teens, young adults, adults, and individuals. Areas of expertise include anxiety, ADHD, time management, trauma, grief and loss, parents/caregivers of individuals with cognitive disabilities, adjustment issues, attachment and integration issues, coping skills, depression, issues faced by athletes, and spiritual issues. Session fees are $80 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Courtney is available for appointments in person on Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays and virtually on Wednesdays.
Trent Davis, Counseling Student, Supervised by Amy Doar, LPC-S (469) 659-4081
Treatment focus includes families, adults, teens, adolescents, veterans, and first responders who have difficulties with relationship issues. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief, men's issues, life adjustments, addiction, anger, assertiveness, and trauma. Session fees are $60 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Trent is available for appointments on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings and afternoons.
Jaclyn Martin, Counseling Student, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (432) 352-7747
Treatment focus includes adolescents and adults. Areas of experience include anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, perfectionism, and body image. Session fees are $60 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Jaclyn is available for daytime appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, and Tuesday/Thursday evenings.
Treatment focus includes adolescents and adults. Areas of experience include anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, perfectionism, and body image. Session fees are $60 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Jaclyn is available for daytime appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, and Tuesday/Thursday evenings.
Natalie Carl, Counseling Student, Supervised by Amy Doar, LPC-S (513) 293-7894
Treatment focus includes children/adolescents (3+), families, couples, and military families. Areas of experience include life transitions, anger management, pre/postpartum, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, difficulties in school/daily life, and relationship difficulties. Sessions are $60 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Natalie is available for appointments on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, and Tuesday afternoon/evenings.
Treatment focus includes children/adolescents (3+), families, couples, and military families. Areas of experience include life transitions, anger management, pre/postpartum, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, difficulties in school/daily life, and relationship difficulties. Sessions are $60 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Natalie is available for appointments on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, and Tuesday afternoon/evenings.
Blake Thomas, Counseling Student, Supervised by Amy Doar, LPC-S (469) 885-7117
Treatment focus includes: adolescents (12+), adults, couples, those who have difficulties with anxiety, depression, sex and pornography addiction, drug and alcohol addiction, anger management, trauma, sex issues, grief, relationship problems, life transitions, and spiritual issues. Session fees are $60 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Blake is currently not accepting new appointments.
