Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Desoto, TX

Hi, I’m Dr. Aminah Abdikadir, DNP, PMHNP-BC. I’ve spent nearly a decade helping individuals improve their mental health through inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth care. I believe in a holistic approach that looks at the whole person mind, body, and environment to create lasting change. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel balanced and empowered as you navigate life’s challenges.

I am passionate about helping individuals realize that they have the ability to choose growth and freedom. I enjoy helping individuals find their identity, self confidence and the greatness within themselves that will allow them to achieve the growth that they want. I have experiencing helping individuals with depression, anxiety, life transitions, spiritual issues, grief and trauma work. I work primarily with adults.

I work with adults 18 and older who feel anxious, depressed, distracted, emotionally overwhelmed, burned out, or unlike themselves. They may be struggling with ADHD, mood changes, stress, sleep disruption, low motivation, or difficulty functioning in daily life. Many are looking for mental health care that feels thoughtful, thorough, and individualized.

Margarita Rice is a double-board-certified psychiatric-mental health and family nurse practitioner. Her education and clinical experience give her a well-rounded perspective on physical and mental well-being. She treats mental health, metabolic health (wellness, weight loss, prediabetes), and hormone health (BHRT for men and women.

As a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist, my relationship with my client is the most important aspect of the process. I strive for connection and a collaborative spirit. It is always my goal to help the client with their unique and special needs. Whether someone struggles with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, or general relational issues, I want to develop a plan with them that will be customized to their needs, and specific to what their desired outcome is.

Life has a way of presenting us with moments that feel overwhelming, isolating, or simply too heavy to carry alone. Whatever has brought you here today, know this: reaching out is one of the most powerful acts of self-care you can take. I'm a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience helping adults reclaim their sense of peace, purpose, and connection.

Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of experience supporting clients of all ages. I use professional and personal knowledge and experience including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy. I care deeply about what I do and want you to leave feeling heard, understood, and supported. I love supporting women as they work through challenges, especially in the context of parenting. I also enjoy working with adults managing transitions, self-growth, anxiety, boundary setting, inner-critics, relationships.

My clients may find that they are struggling with trusting themselves or others in relationships, have difficulty feeling safe or confident in their own body, and/or some have past difficult/confusing/traumatic events that can make them feel stuck. I specialize in helping teens, adults, and families with Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Depression, Adjustments, Life Stressors, and Grief and Loss.

I'm Kyle, I offer after hours appointments for adults 18 and older. Available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday mornings. And available Monday through Wednesday from 6:30pm to 9:00PM.

I prescribe psychiatric medications and do psychiatric evaluations. I've worked community mental health for 4 years, seeing a wide variety of patients.

Before I became a nurse practitioner, I spent 5 years working as an RN in inpatient psychiatry. 4 years of that psych experience, I worked at John Peter Smith hospital. That experience taught me how valuable it is to listen and work together with others.

Hi, I’m Marilia. I offer therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and I strive to create a calm, welcoming space where you feel heard and respected. I help clients work through anxiety, depression, relationship stress, life changes, and emotional pain. My goal is to help you feel less alone, better understood, and more supported as you take steps toward healing.

Tuba Fidan, M.S., LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor Plano, Texas | Serving clients across Texas via telehealth and in-person. Tuba Fidan is an EMDR trained Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for supporting individuals navigating life transitions, cultural identity, and emotional challenges. As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Turkish, she provides a welcoming space for clients from diverse backgrounds, with a special focus on serving the Turkish and American population in Texas. Tuba helps clients address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and self-confidence through compassionate, client-centered care. She integrates evidence-based approaches with cultural sensitivity to empower her clients to grow, heal, and thrive. With warmth, understanding, and professionalism, Tuba partners with her clients to build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting positive change.

• EMDR trauma therapy
• Trauma, dissociation, anxiety
• Adolescents & parent–teen conflict
• Cultural stress, immigration adjustment
• School-related anxiety, motivation, and success
• Tuba provides culturally informed counseling for adolescents and adults.”

Life can get heavy—whether you’re juggling family dynamics, relationship stress, parenting challenges, or just trying to stay afloat. Maybe you’ve always been the dependable one, the person everyone else leans on, but you’re starting to realize it’s time to focus on yourself. You want less tension, more connection, and practical tools that actually make a difference. You’re not after a quick fix—you just want someone real to help you sort things out and walk with you through the hard parts.