Business Details
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Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Haltom City
Dynamic Hope Counseling has been dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and children through life's challenges since 2015. Our founder, Christina G. Smith, brings over two decades of specialized experience in counseling, including advanced certifications in play therapy and telemental health. We offer personalized therapeutic approaches for issues such as grief, relationship struggles, anxiety, and trauma, with a focus on equipping clients with practical coping strategies. Our practice combines evidence-based methods with compassionate care, serving clients both in-person and through secure telehealth platforms across Texas.We prioritize creating a safe, private environment for healing, supported by flexible scheduling options and evening appointments. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in our participation with multiple insurance panels and sliding-scale fee structures for qualifying clients. With a foundation built on continuous education and professional affiliations, we strive to deliver trustworthy, client-centered mental health services tailored to individual needs.
Services
Counseling Services
Play Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Grief Counseling
Family Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Management
Relationship Counseling
Career Guidance
Suicidal Behavior Intervention
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer play therapy certified by the Association for Play Therapy
- Our telehealth services use secure platforms for Texas residents
- We accept multiple insurance panels including BCBS and Medicaid
- Evening appointments available at reduced rates with qualified therapist
- 20+ years of combined counseling experience with specialized certifications
Associations and certifications
- Association for Play Therapy
- Person Centered Tech Training program
Services
Play Therapy
Specialized therapeutic approach using play to help children express emotions and resolve psychological issues. Our Registered Play Therapist employs evidence-based techniques like sand tray therapy to address behavioral problems and trauma. Ideal for children struggling with family changes, anxiety, or social difficulties.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure virtual therapy sessions conducted through HIPAA-compliant platforms. Available to Texas residents for individual and family counseling. Offers flexibility for clients facing geographical barriers or preferring remote sessions while maintaining the same quality of care as in-person visits.
Grief Counseling
Specialized support for processing bereavement following the loss of loved ones, pets, or significant life changes. Our counselors employ trauma-informed approaches to help clients navigate the grieving process and develop healthy coping mechanisms for emotional healing.
Trauma Recovery
Targeted interventions for individuals dealing with traumatic experiences including sexual abuse and suicidal ideation. Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with somatic approaches to address trauma's psychological and physical impacts in a safe therapeutic environment.
Family Therapy
Collaborative sessions addressing family dynamics and relationship conflicts. Focuses on improving communication patterns, resolving intergenerational issues, and strengthening family bonds through systemic therapeutic approaches tailored to each family's unique needs.
People
Christina G Smith
Founder / Licensed Professional Counselor
Christina G Smith, M.A., LPC-S, RPT has over 15 years of counseling experience. She earned her Master of Arts in Family and Marriage Counseling in 2006 and became a Registered Play Therapist in 2015. Specializing in trauma recovery and telehealth services, she has served Texas clients since 2015.
Questions
What counseling services are available for children?
We offer specialized play therapy for children aged 3-12, including sand tray therapy and trauma-informed interventions for behavioral issues and emotional challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept multiple insurance panels including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and various Medicaid plans. Clients are responsible for co-pays and deductibles.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth counseling through TherapyPortal and Doxy.me platforms for Texas residents, maintaining the same quality as in-person sessions.
What evening appointment options exist?
Misty offers evening appointments at reduced rates. Please contact us for specific availability and pricing details for after-hours counseling sessions.
How do I join the waitlist?
Click the Secure Message button on our website to request waitlist placement for Christina or Misty. We'll contact you when openings become available.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
We employ evidence-based methods including cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy techniques, trauma-informed care, and systemic family counseling approaches tailored to each client's needs.
