Sometimes a painful experience has a grip on you - so much so that you feel unable to move past it. You feel betrayed, confused, hurt, scared, desperate, or angry. You feel consumed by it, and it's affecting your relationships and your performance. You may question your life choices, and you may feel like you're at the end of your rope. Where do I go now? What do I do now? These are difficult, vulnerable moments in your life. Seeking help is a proactive and courageous act, and I will meet you where you are. I am here to listen and provide a safe holding space for you to release the pain you have been holding in. I know each client comes with unique needs, based on each person's rich life story. I will take time to carefully listen to the experiences you bring to the table to understand the values that are important to you so that any resolution of the problem(s) is in alignment with your values and beliefs. We will move at the pace you feel comfortable with. A key factor in the success of therapy is the fit between you and your therapist. The trust you build with your therapist is the foundation of any progress you make. That's why I offer a free initial consultation via phone or video so you can experience how it feels to talk to me and see if it feels right for you. I can also make sure that I can offer what you're looking for.

You served, and now you’re fucked. You spend your nights worrying about whether or not you did the right thing, about whether you’re failing your family, about how you and your spouse don’t connect anymore. You would have done this, and you should have done that, and oh shit what did I do, and those things haunt you at night. You’ve tried everything to get it done on your own because, hey, they trained us to be independent and strong, right? But you don’t feel strong anymore. And you don’t feel comfortable talking to anyone. A: you don’t want to relive it, and B: you’re not all share-y and interested in talking out your garbage.

I provide a supportive, evidence-based therapeutic environment focused on helping you navigate challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Ifeoma “Iffy” Menakaya is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 5 years of experience delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health care in Texas, including Arlington. She takes an evidence-based, client-centered approach to help individuals manage depression, anxiety, insomnia, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), mood-related challenges, and adjustment-related challenges. Iffy is committed to empowering clients to reconnect with their strengths and achieve lasting stability and well-being.

Having served in the military and worked in healthcare, I know firsthand that life is full of challenges, obstacles, and unexpected events that can deeply shake a person’s foundation and sense of safety. I utilize a person-centered approach that values acceptance, authenticity, and empathy to create a safe space where you can feel comfortable sharing important information, process your life experiences, and heal from traumatic events. I employ several therapeutic methods and personalize my interventions to suit your specific needs. I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress reduction, interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, life transitions, and management of chronic pain or illness. I work with adults (18+) and welcome diversity, including all body sizes, abilities, race, sexualities, genders, religion, and cultural background. Whatever healing journey awaits you, you do not have to walk it alone.

If you really get down to it, I think that you're whole, perfect, complete & I'm just a facilitator of your healing. I realize that you might not agree with that. But it really guides my stance. I think it is why I'm not judgmental. I'm not perfect either and we are all works in progress. I'm excited about things I learn that helped me and other clients so that's what I want to share with you. Therapy involves thinking and talking, feeling and being courageous. I’ve learned how to support that by making it safe, curious, and even fun and playful at times. If you're tired of being anxious and if you want to learn new ways, then you can do it with the right guidance and with practice. Depression is really so difficult on you, but there are ways to help yourself more and gain relief. Your relationship may be in distress, but therapy can help you with skills that might get it back on track (communication, listening, and acceptance, for example). The type of therapy I do helps you to achieve these types of results because it is focused on helping you to slow down and really take a look at your ideas. Through honest and gentle questioning, I'm going to teach you to think through things in a different way that empowers and enlivens you!

Empowering people through mind, body, and lifestyle. I believe in taking an approach toward the whole person. Understanding the individual and catering a care plan best suited to their goals and values. I also take a functional and integrative approach to care using alternatives to prescriptions when indicated and exploring root causes.

As a culturally diverse woman, I bring a deep understanding of identity exploration shaped by multicultural and intersectional experiences. Having personally navigated loss, transitions, and life challenges, I offer an authentic perspective on how these experiences affect the mind, body, and spirit. I believe in the power of building new life skills to restore and strengthen the whole self. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience providing compassionate care across diverse behavioral health settings. My background includes hospice and grief counseling, and I support adults and families through life’s most vulnerable transitions. I bring a culturally sensitive, intersectional approach to therapy, especially for those navigating identity, loss, or major life changes. My goal is to help clients gain clarity, emotional relief, and confidence as they work toward healing and transformation.

I believe that healing happens when you feel truly seen and heard, so I combine my clinical expertise with a warm, down-to-earth approach to help you navigate life’s challenges and rediscover your own resilience. Hello, I am Emmanuel Mbi, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. My journey in behavioral health began in 2014. I hold a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and a bachelor’s degree from Chamberlain University. I typically work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and mood challenges who are looking for a supportive partner to help manage overwhelming symptoms, navigate difficult life transitions, or find greater emotional balance. My goal is to help you achieve the mental wellness you deserve.

Transition is often hard. Adjusting between being independent and being in a relationship, adjusting from a school career to a professional career, adjusting to a new sexual or gender identity or simply adjusting to the reality and responsibilities of being an independent adult. Despite often times feeling intelligent and capable, feelings of being stuck, depression and anxiety seem to get the best of you in this present moment. Transition can cause one to question one's self identity and self worth. There are approaches to adapt to these changes and create a more meaningful approach to identity and life. I approach these adjustments and transitions in life as unique experiences of change and growth. While feelings of doubt, confusion, and depression are normal. I like to help individuals and couples navigate through these feelings through personal reflection and acknowledgment. I encourage both personal empowerment as well as openness to new approaches. I have been drawn to this field to build relationships and work collaboratively to help others realize where they are and where they want to be. While I do not accept insurance as Licensed Professional Counselor at this time, I do offer free phone consultations and relatively affordable sessions for adolescents, adults and couples.

I work with clients who want to move beyond insight into meaningful, lasting change by moving deeper into the healing process with somatic work. Many people understand their patterns, but still feel stuck. When we work with emotions as they are held in the body, new possibilities can emerge. My approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic practices to support emotional regulation, self-understanding, and the release of long-held feelings. Our sessions may include conversation, reflection, and guided somatic practices that help you reconnect with your body and emotions. Together, we’ll build practical tools to settle your nervous system, experience feelings with greater safety, and loosen patterns that no longer serve you, at a pace that feels supportive and manageable. Clients often describe me as warm, grounded, and easy to talk to. I meet you where you are and create a safe space for the difficult things to be shared. Therapy with me is collaborative and personal: I bring clinical experience, presence, and intuition to each session, with the belief that even challenging moments can hold clarity, healing, and growth.

Mario J. Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Family and Community Counseling from Argosy University, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston in Psychology. Mario is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 10 years of experience. He provides therapy to children, adolescents, individuals, couples, family and has a background in community counseling and a mental behavioral hospital setting. Mario specializes in empowering clients to build up their self-esteem and help them learn new perspectives to look at their lives through a mentally healthy lens. He also excels in building healthy relationships, remaining authentic, and providing a safe environment to learn to maintain a healthy way of living. Mario also has advanced training in working with LGBTQIA+ issues, anger management, couples and family counseling, divorce issues, depression, and experiential counseling.