I, and our Chrysalis clinicians, have many years of experience working with a wide variety of individuals and circumstances. We would very much like to meet with you and see how we can help. Please connect with us for more information! “Contributing to our communities is at the heart of everything we do at Chrysalis. We firmly believe that helping people feel better makes the world better. We are very grateful to be included in this wonderful project and are looking forward to being helpful.”

Umeka Wright is a dedicated therapist passionate about helping people from all walks of life care for their mental and emotional well-being. She combines her professional training with her life experience to create a compassionate, relatable approach to counseling. Umeka works with clients navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, and challenges with balance and self-worth. Her mission is to provide a safe, encouraging space where every client can heal, grow, and thrive. “I am inspired to help individuals recognize their strengths, work through life’s challenges, and cultivate a life of purpose and fulfillment. With compassion and understanding, I provide guidance, tools, and support to empower each client on their journey toward personal growth and well-being.”

Nishia Livingston, LPC-S, is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor with over 10 years of combined experience in relationship counseling, grief support, and emotional wellness. She is passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and practical tools for lasting change. Known for her warm and engaging style, Nishia creates a safe, judgment-free space where clients can explore their stories and discover new paths toward healing and growth. “I was inspired to do this work by witnessing how compassion, understanding, and the right tools can transform lives. Helping others feel seen, supported, and empowered to write new chapters in their stories is both my passion and my purpose.”

Do you feel alone in your relationship? Are you fighting the same fight over and over—about kids, in-laws, or finances? You feel like you do everything to avoid a blowup, but it happens anyway. Are you struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Nothing you try seems to fix the problem. Chances are, you’ve developed patterns in your life and relationships that are creating difficulties. Patterns can be changed. Things can get better. And I can help you with that. “Sometimes we all get stuck. Supporting others in finding healing and connection is deeply meaningful to me.”

Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Shining Lights Counseling LLC, I provide a safe and supportive space to work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches, I help you heal from past experiences and discover the strengths you already carry. I offer convenient online therapy in English and Spanish, making it easier to take that brave first step toward the fulfilling life you deserve. “I was inspired to do this work because I’ve seen how powerful it is when people feel truly heard, supported, and understood. Helping others uncover their strengths and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling is my greatest passion.”

I’m Dr. Monique Thompson, a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s most challenging seasons. My approach blends faith, therapy, and science to create practical, compassionate solutions that foster real and lasting change. I specialize in trauma recovery, relationship repair, and personal growth, offering both in-person and virtual sessions to meet you wherever you are. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can heal, gain clarity, and take confident steps toward the life you want. “I was inspired by witnessing how unhealed pain can quietly shape people’s lives and relationships. The right support can change everything. Helping others find healing, clarity, and hope has been my life’s calling for more than two decades.”

My name is Justin Owens, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, TX. I focus on helping men process their stress, challenge masculine expectations, and connect with their emotions. My goal as a therapist is to help men improve their coping strategies and connect with themselves to better connect with others. “Helping men humanize themselves inspired me to engage in this work, as well as exploring individual identity beyond masculine expectations.”

I’m passionate about helping people heal, grow, and connect—whether that’s through counseling, supervision, or building community spaces that bring people together in meaningful ways. My work has always been about relationships: the ones we nurture with ourselves, with others, and within the spaces we share. That belief continues to guide how I lead our team at Chill Counseling. We’re known for supporting clients through life’s transitions, traumas, and relational challenges, with particular care for historically under-served communities and those who have often felt unseen in mental health spaces. We also are intentional about supporting not just our clients, but our clinicians and community, too. “I do this work because I know the ache of doing it all alone—the quiet kind of tired that no one sees. My hope is to create spaces where people don’t have to be so strong all the time, where they can finally be cared for, not just counted on.”

Dr. Estrelita Bruce, affectionately known as “Dr. E,” focuses on providing a non-judgmental, safe space where clients can grow at their own pace. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Bruce aims to educate, encourage, and equip individuals with the tools and resources they need to maintain self-care and emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness while transforming. She specializes in individual therapy for adults, providing faith-based counseling, trauma resolution care, and tools for stress management. She also helps clients address grief, loss, self-care, major life transitions, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, career, purpose, and spiritual challenges. “What inspired Dr. E to undertake this work is that she believes it is a purposeful call to help others transform their pain and losses into opportunities for healing, wholeness, and transformation, just as she has experienced in her own life.”

Teresa Lyons, M.Ed., LPC-Associate, is a caring mental health professional and community advocate with over 25 years in education and more than 30 years in ministry. She has a heart for helping people find hope and healing while navigating grief, chronic illness, and life’s challenges. Teresa specializes in academic, emotional, and spiritual care and is passionate about walking alongside others with compassion, encouragement, and wisdom. “I chose to become a counselor because of the impact counseling had on me as a young adult. At a time when I struggled to find purpose, value, and self-love, my counselor offered compassionate yet firm guidance that left a lasting mark on my life. That experience inspired me to dedicate my work to helping others discover hope, healing, and their own sense of worth.”

Damani is a therapist, community builder, and proud family man with over 15 years of experience walking alongside people in their healing journeys. As the resident therapist for the Daddy Strollers Social Club and founder of My Big Black Therapist, he’s passionate about creating safe spaces, breaking generational cycles, and challenging biases around race and body size. Inspired every day by his wife, Dr. Stefany Oji Anderson, and their two daughters, Leila Ifeoma and Camara Nnenna, Damani brings both compassion and real-life understanding to every conversation. “I became a therapist because I’ve seen how carrying pain alone and staying silent can eat people up inside. I’m called to help folks heal, break those cycles, and finally feel free to live the life they deserve.”

I’m a licensed psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. Over the years, I’ve supported clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions, always tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs. My approach is grounded in building a safe, collaborative space where you can explore your story, strengthen resilience, and foster personal growth. I believe that healing happens when you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. My career has taken me through diverse settings—including schools, jails, juvenile centers, community mental health centers, and private practice—where I’ve worked with individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. These experiences have deepened my belief that successful therapy begins with a trusting, collaborative relationship. I strive to provide a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without fear of criticism.

Melodi Parker is a compassionate therapist specializing in trauma, divorce, and grief. She uses Internal Family Systems, CBT, EMDR, and Brainspotting to help individuals and families find hope and healing. Melodi is dedicated to creating a space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to reach their therapeutic goals. “I’m passionate about helping people heal from life’s toughest moments because I’ve seen the power of feeling truly heard and supported. My heart is to guide others from pain toward hope and wholeness.”

At Urban Counseling Clique, Dr. Givens and her team are passionate about creating a space where clients feel seen, valued, and supported throughout their healing journey. Each session is designed to promote self-awareness, growth, and resilience while honoring the unique cultural experiences of every individual. The practice serves clients across diverse backgrounds and life stages, offering personalized support that promotes holistic wellness. “The satisfaction we receive when we see our clients transform after each session inspires us to continue this work every day. We truly love what we do and the many different clients from different cultures that we meet.”

Hi, I’m Micah Bolden, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Bold Steps Therapy in Dallas. I work with teens, young adults, and families—especially within the Black community—while welcoming clients from all backgrounds. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be open and authentic, but we’ll also focus on moving forward toward healing and growth. My style is real, direct, and collaborative, meaning we’ll work together to explore what’s holding you back and build the tools you need to create lasting change. “I chose this work because I believe everyone deserves a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling, and truly their own. For me, there’s nothing more powerful than watching someone heal, grow, and step into their strength.”

Angela Belton is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, TX, with over 15 years of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families. She is the founder of A Beautiful Mind Counseling (ABMC) and also provides counseling services at Paul Quinn College, ChristianWorks for Children, BetterHelp, and several Employee Assistance Programs in the DFW metroplex. Angela is passionate about creating a supportive space where clients can find healing, clarity, and growth. “I was inspired to pursue counseling because of my own life crisis. I believe in the power of healing conversations and in helping people discover their own resilience and strength. My passion for counseling grew out of a desire to support others through life’s challenges and to provide a safe space where growth and change can truly happen.”

As a Social Worker, I went into the industry to be who I needed when I was younger. I wanted to be a viable solution to our community and be a bridge of possibilities for children and families so they can see the light within. My mission is to create a safe and supportive space where each client feels seen, valued, and capable of achieving meaningful change.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice, I provide courteous, ethical, and empathetic services to individual adults and couples seeking to navigate personal anxiety, mild depression, or life’s adjustments, while utilizing a person-centered approach to therapy. Every day, YOU matter, and I welcome the opportunity to partner with you as we “Work to Wellness Together.” “I am at my best when I am helping others be their best. I am walking in my divine purpose.”