Raquel enjoys working with adults of all ages and couples who struggle with Religious/Spiritual Abuse, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Infidelity, Divorce, Pre-engagement/marriage, Parenting, Stress Management, Trauma, and can provide Christian Counseling. She truly understands how humans are at different developmental stages in their lives and need help navigating those transitions. Raquel believes therapy is a relationship that has the ability to provide understanding, safety and promote positive change. She has hope for human potential growth and change. She also believes that self-acceptance opens the door to change and considers counseling to be a collaborative effort. She views her role as helping clients by giving the tools needed to have a healthy and successful life.

A native Texan, Raquel was born and raised in Dallas. In her large extended family - with whom she is very close - Raquel was exposed to ahem many varieties of personalities! Her life experiences led her to her first counseling experience during her senior year of high school. After that first taste of therapy, she wanted to know more about how the brain works. She knew she had found her calling.

Raquel started at the University of Texas at Dallas and then transferred to Southern Methodist University to complete her undergraduate degree in psychology. After taking a year off from college, Raquel decided to work on her mental health and learn more about herself. She volunteered at elementary schools to keep her mind sharp and enjoyed giving back to her community. She completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas in August of 2020. Now, she is a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

When Raquel is not working at Lifeologie Dallas or meeting up with different leadership groups in the community, she finds time to be outdoors. She loves to admire nature in its natural beauty and appreciates conservation organizations. She loves the beach and looks forward each summer to travel to new State/National Parks. Raquel loves to try all kinds of cuisines, have quality family time and enjoy lazy afternoons with her cat Thomas.

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Pierce Anderson specializes in working with adult children of divorce and individuals with otherwise chaotic family histories. He has a knack for guiding adults from diverse backgrounds through various life challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, stress management, and identity development. Whether these present in the form of role conflict, identity struggles, or outright loyalty conflicts, he focuses on helping clients learn how to choose themselves daily.

He also works with adults and young adults facing performance issues in sports, careers, and the arts. When confidence or production takes an unexpected dive, Pierce helps uncover the stressors or patterns behind it and collaborates with clients to get them back on track.

Pierce’s therapeutic approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and existential therapy. CBT is a highly researched, evidence-based approach widely known to be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many other issues. In combination with existential therapy, Pierce helps clients uncover patterns, confront avoidance, and identify decisions that align with their personal values. Pierce also frequently incorporates person-centered therapy in his sessions.

Pierce’s passion for counseling was influenced by his experience with his own parents’ divorce, witnessing the toll it took on his family. As a result, he slowly became the go-to person for friends in need, a role he continues to embrace, driven by a belief that pain doesn’t have to be navigated alone.

Pierce earned his Bachelors in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University, where he met his wife and developed a foundational understanding of human behavior. He graduated with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD), and is currently practicing as an LPC-Associate at Lifeologie’s Uptown and Oak Cliff locations under the supervision of Melanie Wells, LPC-S.

Outside the office, Pierce’s love for competition keeps him busy - whether rolling in Jiu Jitsu or competing in esports tournaments. He dedicates the remainder of his time to his loving wife and their two spoiled dogs.

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Lily Annino is a therapist intern specializing in working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic illness, and women’s issues, such as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and interstitial cystitis. She also supports clients experiencing life transitions, school-related stress, and relationship struggles at Lifeologie Counseling Dallas.

Drawing from her strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Lily helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and develop skills for lasting change. She is uniquely gifted in helping teenagers express how they feel and prepares parents for listening, even when the topic is uncomfortable for everyone. Having an angry teenager doesn’t signal a problem. It might be a sign your teen is ready to learn a new way to label and express emotions.

Lily’s passion lies in supporting clients through life’s challenges with warmth, empathy, and a collaborative approach. She strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. In her work, Lily blends structure and flexibility, providing tools grounded in evidence-based practices while tailoring each session to the unique needs and strengths of the individual.

In the very first session, she prioritizes exploring compatibility and building connection, ensuring clients feel comfortable before diving into deeper work. She comes into every session authentically as herself, recognizing that she is human too, and believes this honesty helps foster genuine connection and trust with her clients.

Originally from Newport Beach, California, Lily earned her Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University and is currently pursuing her Masters in Counseling at Southern Methodist University (SMU). She is an active member of the American Counseling Association, Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society, and the Association for Play Therapy.

Outside of the therapy room, Lily enjoys reading, watching scary movies, journaling, spending time with her family and partner, and trying out new restaurants and activities in Dallas.

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Scott is an attachment-based, trauma-informed therapist in Dallas, specializing in the development securely-attached relationships, including dating, long-term relationships, marriage, and separation or divorce. He helps individuals and couples find calm, wherever they might be in their life journeys. With Scott, you’ll safely explore recurring thought patterns and emotions from the past that may be impacting your relationships in the present. These often include family-of-origin issues that manifest later in adulthood as insecure anxious or avoidant attachment patterns, complex PTSD, OCD, codependency, or various addictive processes. Emphasis is placed on building resilience through awareness of where a person may be “stuck” in their protective fight-or-flight stress and threat responses, and then creating space for growth, meaningful connection, and new life experiences.

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Emma Butler works with adults and adolescents who may be enduring stress and anxiety from major life changes, family conflicts or job-related matters.

Emma practices therapy through a positive lens and believes that many of the challenges clients face emanate from feelings of discouragement, or coping strategies that are no longer effective. Through a humanistic lens, she helps clients understand how they navigate the world, and how that can impact their emotions, behaviors, and relationships. She also uses perspectives such as birth order to gain understanding of how people interact within families and social settings.

Emma embraces warmth, kindness, and authenticity as the foundation to a therapeutic relationship and works towards creating a safe space for all clients, navigating without judgment, and bringing a bit of levity into the therapy space when appropriate.

She is completing her Master’s in Counseling with a focus in Clinical Mental Health at Southern Methodist University, where she also received her BS in Psychology.

She was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, and although she misses the Midwest, she does not miss the subzero weather. When Emma is not in therapist-mode, she enjoys time with her parents and sister, making pizza with her boyfriend, and exploring with her dog, Henry. Emma loves to watch the Office, read books by the pool, and travel to new places.

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Aleia works with adults and teens struggling with life transitions, stress management, mental performance, anxiety, self-esteem, self-worth, women’s issues, men’s issues, and career issues. She is committed to establishing a safe and welcoming environment; encouraging you to delve into your current challenges and embark on a journey of healing and personal growth. She values creating a therapeutic environment that cultivates authenticity, open-mindedness, acceptance, creativity, and autonomy.

Aleia obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Purdue University Fort Wayne and a Master of Science in Kinesiology, specializing in Exercise and Sport Psychology, from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. During her master’s program, she realized her desire to continue her education and decided to pursue counseling. She subsequently earned her Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University.

Aleia was born and raised in Indiana but relocated to Texas in 2020 alongside her husband and cats, Daisy and Dora. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new places, spending time with friends and family, reading books, watching sports, participating in game nights, watching her favorite movies and TV shows, or snuggling with her cats.

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Kim Cox is a certified yoga therapist who offers both in-person and virtual therapeutic yoga and somatic movement sessions at Lifeologie Counseling Dallas. Her work is especially effective for clients navigating trauma, chronic anxiety, depression, life transitions, divorce, grief, illness, addictions, PTSD, or survivorship after cancer.

Kim believes that all effective healing begins and ends within the body. Through somatic release, breathwork, movement, and meditation, she helps clients cultivate balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of aliveness. With over 20 years of experience as a bodyworker, Kim helps clients reconnect with their bodies as the foundation for deep, lasting healing. Her approach integrates nervous system education, regulation, and the gentle release of trauma stored in the body.

In Kim’s sessions, music, movement, and breath come together to help energy flow freely again. As clients move through cycles of intensity and rest, the body learns to hold more sensation and release what’s been trapped—creating flow in the body, mind, and emotions.

Kim is certified through the International Association of Yoga Therapists and Yoga Alliance, and is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, trained under Peter Levine, PhD. She also holds certifications in personal training, Pilates, yoga, myofascial therapy, Happiness Studies, and health coaching through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Blending somatic experiencing and yoga therapy, Kim guides clients toward embodied healing, helping them release the effects of trauma through felt sense awareness. Her clients often report that the release, equilibrium, and healing that somatic work provides allows them to experience a more purposeful, passionate, and authentic life.

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Logan encourages and empowers her clients to identify their feelings, connect meaning between experiences, and take control of their narratives, helping them to move beyond survival mode. She specializes in working with adults, teens, and children, focusing on ADHD, anxiety, stress management, play therapy, and women’s issues. She supports young adults and adolescents as they navigate life transitions, particularly when they experience stress and anxiety related to relationships and career development. With children, she employs play therapy techniques that prioritize building self-esteem and fostering encouragement. Logan’s approach centers on empathy, compassion, and genuine care for her clients. She utilizes mindfulness techniques and a person-centered approach, believing that everyone has the innate potential to lead an optimal life.

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Ami works with adults experiencing ADHD, autism, body image, anxiety, stress management, depression, relationship repair, as well as survivors of traumatic experiences such as intimate or domestic partner violence. She enjoys working with individuals, especially teens & young adults, with issues related to adoption and foster care, as well as supporting spouses of military and first responders.

Ami uses an embodied approach of narrative, attachment, regulation-focused, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In addition, sessions include influences of mindfulness, mindful self-compassion, the Enneagram, and somatic awareness in the body. These all aid in the re-connection of mind and body. She enjoys helping clients realize and enact real lifestyle changes within therapy sessions through encouragement, progress, and accountability.

Ami’s superpower is helping clients construct solid goals, using client strengths, and collaborating with them to cope with overwhelm and help find solutions when stuck. She creates a safe, warm space for clients to access and work through deeply held emotions and beliefs in order to build healthier, meaningful relationships with themselves and others.

As an Integrative Health Nutrition Coach, Ami can pick up where your doctor left off, helping implement strategies suggested by doctors after check-ups or new diagnoses.

Ami is completing her MSW at Baylor University. She practices trauma-informed care, and believes in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. She also focuses on motivating people to make their wellness goals a reality when they are stuck in unhealthy patterns (it’s safe to say we’ve all been there before).

Together you will develop sustainable strategies to live a vibrant healthy life, glean new self-awareness, and practice making well-informed choices when it comes to your own personal health. Most people underestimate the impact of making small changes, but they add up.

When Ami is not working with clients at Lifeologie, she can be found with her husband of 22 years, traveling, walking and yoga-ing at White Rock Lake and spending time outdoors. She also loves to volunteer, teach yoga, and educate teachers on the benefits of “yoga in the classroom” within DISD.

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Combining a reflective and empathetic nature with her dedication to helping clients of all backgrounds grow and thrive, Fort Worth therapist Peyton Fandrey specializes in working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, burnout, depression, and life transitions, couples experiencing difficulties in their relationship, and women exploring their individuality, roles, and challenges. She incorporates mindfulness techniques into her therapeutic approach, as well as role playing for anxiety and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) for depression and PTSD.

As a military child, Peyton was able to live in many different states and countries, which nurtured her love of travel. Those experiences also made her sensitive to the uniqueness of people and their backgrounds and cultures, fostering her cultural competence and adaptability as a therapist.

Peyton became a therapist because she struggled with life transitions and anxiety from a young age, and saw firsthand how much therapy was able to help her grow and succeed. She also witnessed the benefits of therapy for her mother, who navigated trauma and long separations from family during her own career in the military.

Peyton is currently completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Texas at Dallas, and previously earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Studies from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.

She is an avid book reader who loves being immersed in different worlds and stories and learning details about the characters she finds on the page. She enjoys traveling, especially being able to see new places, meet new people, and try new foods.

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Micah Gultery specializes in anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, mental health issues, self-harming, anger management, self-esteem, stress, and time management issues through individual, family, or group counseling. As a part of the Gen Z population, Micah has found his passion and purpose in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults looking for solutions for their well-being. Micah utilizes the approaches of person-centered, solution-focused and CBT to assist clients through their adversities. His joy is seeing clients progress throughout sessions to discover themselves and have a positive outlook for their future.

Micah earned his BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington and his Master’s in Clinical Counseling from the University of North Texas at Dallas. His journey to becoming a counselor started when, as a teenager, he dealt with mental health struggles that affected him for years going into young adulthood. Discovering the mental health field gave him hope to solve his problems, and he knew he wanted to give back to his community through therapy for the well-being of every client. Micah’s expectation and hope is that every individual he counsels will experience that same empowerment to overcome their mental health adversities.

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Natalie Hutton is a therapist at Lifeologie Counseling Dallas Uptown, where she supports individuals navigating meaningful life transitions such as adolescence, motherhood, and the challenges of young adulthood.

Before pursuing a career in therapy, Natalie worked in marketing and film, an experience that cultivated her creativity, empathy, and ability to understand diverse life stories. The combination of personal growth, a life changing tragedy, and self discovery in her own therapy, Natalie was inspired to transition into the mental health field. She is now completing her Master’s in Counseling and Development at Texas Woman’s University.

Natalie’s therapy style is warm, curious, and open. She believes in building authentic relationships with clients and that laughter and connection make space for healing, growth, and change. Natalie knows that every client is different and requires a unique and tailored approach to create their path forward. She is passionate about creating safe, nonjudgmental spaces where clients feel seen, heard, and supported as they explore their purpose, find meaning, and become more themselves.

Outside of her academic and clinical pursuits, Natalie enjoys reading, spending quality time with her family, going on long walks with her dogs, and catching up on movies and TV whenever she can.

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Fort Worth therapist Miyoung “Mia” Lim brings warmth, compassion, and active listening to her work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in supporting couples in conflict, immigrant families, the elderly and their caregivers, and young adults navigating life transitions.

Mia is fluent in English and Korean. Her diverse background as a parent, immigrant, classically trained musician, and former finance professional informs her approach and gives her insight into helping clients navigate performance anxiety and high-pressure environments. She creates a safe, empathetic space where clients feel heard and supported on their path to healing and growth.

Mia offers personalized, solution-focused therapies, including mindfulness for anxiety, Internal Family Systems for families, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for depression, PREP and Prepare/Enrich for pre-marital counseling, and the Gottman Method for couples therapy.

Her academic background includes a Master of Music in Organ Performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance from California State University - Fullerton. She is currently completing her Master’s in Counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary.

A lover of classical music, Mia enjoys attending concerts, accompanying musicians, and playing the pipe organ. Her musical background enhances her ability to connect with emotion, expression, and presence in both her personal life and her work as a therapist. An avid hiker, she has found solace in nature while exploring sections of the Appalachian Trail in Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Mountains. Now residing in Dallas, she looks forward to discovering local hiking trails and enjoying the natural beauty of Texas.

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Baqi Martin, LCSW-S, is an accomplished clinical leader, educator, and behavioral health strategist with nearly two decades of experience driving innovation in mental health services. Known for his ability to blend compassionate clinical practice with operational excellence, he has developed, managed, and scaled programs that improve access, quality, and outcomes across diverse communities.

Baqi provides therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, specializing in trauma recovery, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety, depression, stress management, mood disorders, and relational concerns, including separations and divorce. His therapeutic approach integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused interventions to meet clients where they are, fostering growth and resilience in a supportive environment.

Throughout his career, Baqi has held leadership roles in outpatient, residential, and court-based behavioral health systems. His work has focused on program development, evidence-based treatment implementation, and building high-performing teams. As Special Projects Manager for Veterans Court, he successfully launched and enhanced mental health initiatives that emphasized clinical quality, outcomes measurement, and staff training, helping to strengthen recovery pathways for justice-involved veterans.

In addition to his clinical work, Baqi is an experienced educator as a professor at various university & community higher education centers. His teaching philosophy centers on preparing the next generation of social workers and human service leaders with the tools, ethics, and practical skills necessary to serve diverse populations.

A seasoned clinical supervisor, Baqi has mentored Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) transitioning to independent licensure, equipping them with the confidence and clinical judgment to thrive in practice. He is also passionate about leadership development, having created training programs on authentic leadership, strategic partnerships, operations management, and critical discussion skills for behavioral health leaders.

Baqi’s work is guided by the belief that everyone has the right to achieve the best quality of life they can create for themselves. This philosophy underpins his consulting practice, where he advises organizations on starting and strengthening behavioral health programs, including Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) and private practice centers. His efforts consistently focus on sustainability, clinical excellence, and community impact.

With a career defined by service, teaching, and innovation, Baqi continues to champion the growth of behavioral health services while empowering both individuals and organizations to achieve their fullest potential.

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Katie got the counseling bug at eight years old while participating in therapy with her family as they dealt with her father’s leukemia diagnosis. She learned the value of being heard and validated. She became well informed with topics such as grief, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, suicidal ideation and narcissistic behaviors, and decided to spend the next half of her journey helping others work through difficult issues and problematic relationships. In addition to her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, she is trained in Safe Conversations and Level 1 Emotionally Focused Therapy.

She wants to help people discover and experience their authentic selves as individuals and in relationship with others. Through thoughtful exploration and careful awareness in a safe and compassionate environment, Katie believes growth and transformation are possible. Using Emotionally Focused skills to examine emotions, family systems and attachment patterns, she hopes to work together to refine and deepen meaningful, enduring connections with self and others.

Katie’s happy place is in the mountains hiking with her dog, Finn, and soaking up a sunset.

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Katherine “Katy” McDaniel specializes in general anxiety and anxiety disorders, family conflict, relationship issues, trauma, major life changes, and unresolved childhood issues that impact current relationships and overall quality of life. She collaborates with clients to identify, process, and manage symptoms of distress, exploring when the disturbance began, its origins, and its impact on one’s life. Katy is committed to listening to and supporting her clients’ needs as they seek freedom from pain, tension, confusion, and worry.

In her approach to therapy, Katy integrates several evidence-based techniques to provide comprehensive support. She utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address and process trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to manage thoughts and behaviors, Psychodynamic Therapy to explore and resolve underlying emotional conflicts, including the significance of dreams, and mindfulness practices to promote present-moment awareness and emotional regulation.

In 2015, Katy left the corporate world to become a stay-at-home mother and caregiver for her mother, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. This period, influenced by her father’s early death, ignited her desire to learn more about mental health and its effects on individuals and families. Katy is passionate about helping individuals with anxiety, focusing not only on its roots in childhood experiences and trauma but also on its impact on relationships, work, and passions. She aims to provide holistic treatment options to address these aspects of life.

Trauma, adverse experiences, and family dynamics play a significant role in shaping how individuals develop and view themselves throughout life. Early experiences with trauma or challenging family situations can affect emotions, self-esteem, and relationships. Understanding these factors can aid in healing and improving overall well-being. If you’re seeking support to navigate these issues and find healthier ways to cope, Katy can help address and overcome their effects.

Katy’s clinical experience includes providing comprehensive mental health care for adults in private practice and non-profit agencies. She holds a degree in Anthropology from the University of North Texas and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from the University of North Texas at Dallas. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Melanie Wells, LPC Supervisor.

Outside of counseling, Katy enjoys spending time with her family, walking in her neighborhood, and going on date nights with her husband. Her favorite foods and drinks include coffee, dark chocolate, ice cream, fruit, and Jif Extra Crunchy peanut butter. Katy likes reading, watching movies, interior design, fashion, uncovering the mysteries of dreams, and exploring the mind-body connection. Raised in Dallas, she and her husband are the parents of two sons and a rescued Siberian Husky.

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Jim Ming, LPC, has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University, a BS in Industrial Relations, and a Master’s of Human Resources & Labor Relations from Michigan State University. As a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate, Jim is under the supervision of Chris Jones, Licensed Professional Counselor.

He has more than 25 years of experience helping people with difficult relationships and issues in business. Jim helps people find solutions for life’s challenges, including stress, depression, grief, anxiety, and many other concerns. Some of his focus areas include men’s issues, career issues, LGBTQ+ affirming counseling, LGBTQ aging and senior issues, and gender identity issues.

Jim works with clients to create an environment of warmth, openness, and empathy. His approach is humanistic, exploratory, and practical. He enjoys working together to explore emotions and key life experiences and uncover and challenge thoughts, actions, or beliefs that may no longer be effective. He believes that awareness opens the door to change, and that the answers to feeling better may already be within you, waiting to emerge. He enjoys working with people to reduce distress, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals.

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Fadrica Monestime is a therapist intern who is passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults at Lifeologie Counseling Dallas Uptown as they navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions. She approaches therapy from a compassionate, client-centered perspective, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered. Fadrica believes that therapy is a collaborative process and works alongside clients to develop healthy coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and foster emotional growth. Her clinical interests include addiction, anxiety, stress-management, self-esteem, and life transitions, with a particular focus on helping clients build resilience and a stronger sense of self. With adolescents and young adults, Fadrica is especially attentive to the unique pressures related to identity development, academic and social stress, and emerging independence. She strives to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building confidence and practical skills to manage stress and anxiety. As a therapist intern, Fadrica is committed to ongoing learning and professional development, integrating evidence-based practices under supervision to provide ethical and effective care. She values authenticity, empathy, and cultural sensitivity, and aim to support clients as they move toward greater balance, self-acceptance, and well-being. Fadrica is originally from Miami, Florida where she earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Florida International University. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at East Texas A&M University. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society. In her free time, Fadrica enjoys reading, building botanical LEGO sets, watching and attending wrestling shows, dot coloring, and spending time with her family.

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By creating a judgment-free and honest therapeutic environment that accepts people exactly as they are, Dallas therapist Kayla Owens creates a space that feels supportive and open for clients to explore and discover who they are and what they want from the life they lead. She specializes in helping adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress, adolescents dealing with body image issues and identity, and clients who need support healing from trauma and grief.

Through a focus on each client’s unique worldview and perspective, Kayla encourages them to explore their thoughts and emotions in a way that allows them to open themselves up to greater self-awareness and autonomy. She brings a person-centered approach, mindfulness-based interventions, existential therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and cognitive restructuring to the therapy space.

Kayla’s approach is rooted in empathy, respect and an openness to the unique story and experience that each person brings to the table. Her own journey into therapy was fueled by watching her family and those around her go through daily life and past traumas with no tools or coping skills to help them navigate the overwhelming parts of life that weighed them down. Starting with a Lifespan and Development Psychology class in high school, she was hooked, and knew that understanding how the brain worked and connected with our thoughts and experiences was a key part of maintaining good mental health and wellbeing. She is currently completing her Master’s in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling at Texas A&M University-Commerce, where she also earned her Bachelor’s in Child and Family Development.

Outside of her professional life, she enjoys doing anything outside, from hiking to camping to an outdoor show. She loves finding new restaurants, museums, movie theaters and parks to explore with her dogs, Penelope and Frankie, seeing live music performances, and finding new adventures where she can connect with other people doing what they love and navigating the journey toward personal growth and fulfillment.

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Many couples find themselves feeling disconnected, stuck in patterns that keep them apart, or unsure how to rebuild the closeness they once had. Therapist Claire Schmidt helps partners strengthen communication, deepen emotional intimacy, and reconnect in ways that feel authentic and secure. She also works with individuals navigating relationship anxiety, attachment wounds, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm, supporting them in becoming more grounded, confident, and capable of forming healthy, meaningful relationships.

At Lifeologie Counseling Dallas, Claire brings a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach to her work. She helps couples identify and interrupt negative interaction cycles, express unmet needs, and rebuild emotional closeness. She also focuses on anxiety, trust, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and relational patterns — including fears of not being “enough,” difficulty expressing needs, or the pain of past relationships. Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative, offering both insight and practical, results-oriented tools. Additionally, Claire is Prepare/Enrich certified, offering structured assessments that help couples better understand their relationship dynamics and grow together.

When working with clients, Claire creates a space where vulnerability feels safe and honesty feels possible. She helps clients understand the deeper emotions shaping their patterns, while also guiding them toward healthier communication, stronger self-belief, and more secure relational bonds. Whether clients are seeking better communication, reduced anxiety, deeper intimacy, or a stronger sense of self, Claire partners with them every step of the way.

Born and raised in Dallas, Claire completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Alabama before earning her Master of Science from Texas Wesleyan University. Guided by a deep belief in the power of healing through connection, she chose the counseling profession to help individuals and couples understand themselves more fully and move toward relationships that feel secure, supportive, and genuinely meaningful.

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Philip Valentinetti knows that you’re here because you want to feel different. Unexpected events, relationship challenges, and daily stressors collectively drain your mental and emotional resources. He understands how often life feels overwhelming. With a passion for helping clients find their voice, Philip creates a safe and collaborative environment for you to explore your experiences, thoughts, and emotions without judgment.

Philip specializes in treating anxiety, conflict avoidance, people pleasing, and difficulty expressing what you want; as well as LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, grief, and thoughts of suicide. To get to the core of the matter, he integrates Gestalt Therapy, EMDR, and ACT approaches to find the unresolved experiences and habitual patterns that get in your way and keep you feeling the way you do. Philip will create a customized treatment plan to not only help you discover the root of the problem, but also take actionable steps to become who you want to be.

Philip has worn many hats in many places to become the person he is today. Born and raised in Coppell, TX, he relocated to New York City to complete his Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from New York University. Careers in yoga teaching, restaurant management, and massage therapy have taken Philip to unexpected places. Having returned to DFW with a lot of life experience under his belt, Philip completed his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Woman’s University. A lifelong learner, he is currently pursuing advanced training at the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies.

Philip loves a challenge! From board games to kickball, when he’s not at Lifeologie, he enjoys seeking out friendly competition with family, friends, and within the community. Always interested in exploring new worlds, Philip is equally at home curling up with a fantasy novel or backpacking through foreign countries. In his down time, you may often find Philip daydreaming about where the next adventure will lead!

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Christian has a passion for helping adolescents and adults navigate their way through trauma, grief, and mental health disorders. He has a strong drive to ensure that any client working with him feels heard, cared for, understood, and safe. This starts with a therapeutic environment that provides empathy and safety. Christian’s existential style of counseling helps him to approach whatever problems are presented by the client with a calm, supportive, and philosophical outlook. Christian strives to help adults find purpose, strengthen their core identity, develop self-confidence and self-control, and reframe past trauma so that it no longer pulls the strings. As a Master’s-level intern, Christian has experience with and can work with a series of presenting problems including trauma, grief, depression, OCD, phobias, personality disorders, anxiety, ADHD, couple’s counseling, self-harm interventions, DBT, and anger management.

Christian was born in Orange, California but spent most of his life in Tennessee, Scotland, and Texas. He received his B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 2019. He is currently a graduate student at the University of North Texas at Dallas pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Christian has been able to expand his world view and cultural competency over his 26 years traveling to all 50 US states, 16 other countries, and every continent but Antarctica. When he’s not working with clients at Lifeologie, he is working as captain of the 2023 division championship eSports team at UNT Dallas.

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Looking for a creative, energetic, and personable therapist who can build a strong therapeutic alliance to help you navigate life’s challenges? Katherine Williams could be the perfect fit. She specializes in working with individual clients, especially young adults and professionals, facing major life transitions or experiencing symptoms related to stress, depression, anxiety and related concerns. Katherine’s approach empowers clients to overcome obstacles and thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Katherine is a dynamic therapist whose rich life experience allows her to connect with a diverse array of clients on a deeper level. She initially studied at the highly competitive Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Her intense creative work there helped her recognize her true passion: counseling, prompting her to transfer to the University of Arkansas and major in Psychology. She is now completing her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Texas-Dallas.

With collaborative, considerate respect and an experienced focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Katherine provides an empathetic and understanding therapy space that ensures her clients feel supported, yet challenged as they move forward with knowledge, tools and understanding that can help them make healthy, meaningful life changes.

In her free time, Katherine loves to read, travel, spend time with her twin sister and best friends, and hang out with her blonde dachshund, Romeo.

Looking for a creative, energetic, and personable therapist who can build a strong therapeutic al... Read More