Grief counselors and therapists in Waxahachie, TX

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) with 30+ years of experience. I provide tools, ideas, perspective and encouragement toward your desired goals. I work with individuals and couples on issues such as life transitions, anxiety, relationships, depression, marriage intimacy and many more areas.

Hello, I’m Teresa Draper, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, boundaries, and life transitions. I earned my master’s degree from Capella University and have experience working with clients across a range of clinical settings.

I’m especially passionate about relationship work. I help couples strengthen communication, navigate conflict, rebuild connection, and develop healthier relationship patterns. I also work with engaged and committed couples preparing for marriage and am a Certified SYMBIS Facilitator and Twogether in Texas premarital provider.

Whether you’re coming to therapy individually or with a partner, I believe meaningful change begins with understanding where you are, getting clear about where you want to go, and identifying practical steps to help you move forward.

Finding the right mental health provider can feel overwhelming, especially if you've tried therapy or medications in the past without getting the relief you were hoping for. My goal is to help you move beyond simply managing symptoms and toward feeling like yourself again.

I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) with over 16 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in treating adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, insomnia, OCD, and treatment-resistant mood disorders. My advanced psychiatric training was completed through Monmouth University and Wilkes University, where I focused on Evidence-based psychiatric care.

I believe that effective treatment starts with understanding the whole person not just the diagnosis. Together, we'll explore the biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors contributing to your symptoms and develop a personalized treatment plan that fits your goals. My approach combines thoughtful medication management with practical therapeutic strategies that you can apply in everyday life.

For individuals whose depression has not improved after trying multiple antidepressants, I also evaluate and provide treatment options such as Spravato (esketamine) when clinically appropriate. My focus is always on finding the safest, most effective treatment based on your unique needs.

Patients often describe me as warm, approachable, honest, and solution focused. I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your treatment decisions. Whether you're seeking help for the first time or looking for a new approach after previous treatments haven't worked, I'm committed to helping you build lasting emotional wellness and improve your quality of life.

I have 20 years experience, person centered, trauma informed approach. EMDR Certified for trauma. Certified in CBT, MET, and COPSD. Masters Addiction Counselor. Combine Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR for holistic approach to trauma and negative core beliefs. Experienced PTSD therapist, including military.