Elliot is in-network with BCBS, Aetna, UHC and Cigna

Elliot sees individuals ages 16+

Meet Elliot

As an immigrant to the United States, Elliot faced various cultural, social, and economic challenges during his adolescence which formed in him a passion for wholeness and well-being. Working through the resulting depression, anxiety, and identity confusion for many years, he came to experience first-hand healing and growth that he now seeks to share with his clients. The experiences of these transformative years form the building blocks of Elliot’s counseling approach. Eclectically utilizing cognitive, mindfulness-based, and contemplative approaches to therapy, Elliot is eager to listen in order to discover resources already present in your life, to witness the obstacles and challenges you’ve overcome, and to tell you that your feelings and longings make sense. In therapy, Elliot’s basic commitment is to treat you with unconditional warmth and regard. The safety provided by this softened perception will motivate you to explore without fear of judgment or rejection your core beliefs and narratives, habit loops that get you stuck, traumatic memories, and more with a special eye to your sense of who you are and how you relate to yourself. As Elliot loves to point out: How harsh or gentle is the voice in your head? How different would the world be if that voice that’s always with you were more compassionate and understanding? The truth is that our senses of who we are are always bound up with others’ perceptions: We learn to love ourselves from being loved. We learn gentleness from being addressed gently. We grow and heal as we hear words that understand and nurture us—not some cheap, premade words, but words born from attentive, heart-to-heart engagement. Over time fragmented parts of your personality can become whole, depression turn into acceptance, and anxiety give way to vitality and a readiness to face life. Who knows? One day you might be able to look back at everything you are going through with a lens of gratitude! Elliot graduated with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and is certified as a Spiritual Director and a Trauma Professional (currently working on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy certification). Elliot Lee works out of our Frisco location and specializes in helping older teens, young adults, and adults work through anxiety, depression, trauma, spirituality, family relationships, and self-esteem/identity issues. He is fluent in English and in Korean. During his free time, Elliot enjoys cooking, reading, writing, searching for the next favorite indie rock or ambient record, watching Mixed Martial Arts, and attending Eastern Orthodox services and meditation gatherings. Elliot also works as a caretaker for his dad who suffers from dementia.

Elliot is in-network with BCBS, Aetna, UHC and Cigna Elliot sees individuals ages 16+ Meet Elli... Read More

Lianna is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (TX and MA), Cigna, and UHC

Lianna sees individuals ages 5+ and pre-marital couples

Meet Lianna

Lianna is dedicated to journeying with people through life’s struggles, guiding them towards solutions, hope, and meaning. She supports clients at every stage of life, from early childhood to older adulthood. Lianna is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, and sand tray therapy, a creative intervention for children and adults. She enjoys working with teens, young adults facing life transitions and decisions, individuals who find themselves single longer than expected, and anyone wishing to integrate their faith into therapy.

Additionally, Lianna has extensive experience working with refugees and immigrants, offering guidance to anyone struggling with cultural concerns and identity. She also supports other mental health professionals, recognizing the unique challenges they face.

Therapeutic Approach

Lianna’s passion is to meet you where you are and help you discover the specific tools you need for healing and a brighter, fuller future. She firmly believes that hope and healing are available to everyone. With a warm and nurturing personality, she creates an atmosphere of openness and acceptance, infusing humor into sessions when appropriate.

Getting to Know Lianna

Since childhood, Lianna has been fascinated by people and their stories. One of her favorite childhood memories was creating countless narratives with a game she created called, “People,” using plastic figurines to form families with their own stories and adventures.

Lianna’s life is enriched by the many beautiful people that surround her. She loves deep conversations about life’s meanings and connections, spending time in nature and being in the midst of God’s creation, plotting out and writing novels, and learning about the different cultures and languages of our vast world.

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Mark does not accept insurance

Mark sees individuals ages 13+, couples, and families

Meet Mark

Mark Olkowski was born and raised in the Bay Area of Northern California. Before relocating to the Dallas area, he earned his Bachelors in Psychology at San Diego State University and his Masters in Marital and Family Therapy at Bethel Seminary San Diego. He would be the first to tell you that he loves Texas and is here to stay.

Growing up in a family of six with extended family close by, Mark did not lack for a variety of relationship highs and lows. Marital discord, secrecy, divorce, emotional abuse, childhood trauma—many of the challenging aspects of relationships were found throughout his close relationships. And yet his deepest focus remained on the “good” that can be found in relationships—love, friendship, intimacy, passion, safety, acceptance, the sort of personal and interpersonal connections that add hope, security, and vibrancy to life. Through it all, Mark grew to understand that relationships are powerful and became committed to helping them flourish.

Mark wholeheartedly believes that authenticity and vulnerability are vital to building connections. Just as he supports his clients as they dare to let others in, to really be seen and heard, he takes the time to press into his own fears and longings and share them with trusted others. He believes that it is often when we are deepest in the struggle that we grow the most. He has questioned his worth, struggled with shame, felt empty and meaningless, and painstakingly worked through difficult relationships. But, despite the hardship, he has found faith, hope, compassion, forgiveness, and peace in the process.

Today, Mark is someone who finds joy in living. Whether spending time in solitude (perhaps reading), chatting with friends, or being out in nature (even just a walk around the block), he enjoys the simple gifts that can be found in life. He sees the world and the people who fill it as gifts from God and would happily spend his life in the service of others.

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Jena does not accept insurance

Jena sees individuals ages 12+, couples, and families

Meet Jena

Are You Feeling Stuck? Discouraged? Broken? Maybe you’ve tried everything and still can’t seem to break free from the cycle of negative thoughts, self-doubt, or constant conflict. You want to live life to the fullest but just don’t know how. If you’re feeling like there’s no way out, Jena Snyder is here to tell you that there is hope. Whether you’re struggling with inner conflict or anxiety or working through issues with a spouse, significant other, family member, or friend, Jena is a specialist in conflict resolution and helping others navigate even the most difficult situations. In addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jena offers Solution-Focused Therapy, so you can leave her office with a clear plan and practical tools!

Jena deeply believes in the power of healing and transformation. She wants to hear your story, help you reframe those negative thoughts, and guide you toward a healthier mindset – free of anxiety and depression. Through her supportive, compassionate approach, she helps clients find joy and peace again.

Jena has always had a passion for listening. Growing up, she made it a point to stop and hear people’s stories and offer encouragement wherever she went. This natural inclination to support others followed her to Baylor University where she graduated magna cum laude with a double major in English and Journalism. She has worked for over two decades with children from 6th grade through college, including at a public school, private Christian school and an alternative school for at-risk youth. Along the way, Jena mentored and counseled students as their teacher, but as the years passed, she felt a calling to go deeper into the counseling field. That led her to earn her Master’s in School Counseling from Dallas Baptist University and become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). For the past 8 years, Jena has served as the Director of Wellness Counseling and Upper School Counselor at Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco, Texas. In this role, she works with both adolescents and adults to help them navigate a wide variety of challenges.

Jena’s practice is grounded in a judgment-free, open, and approachable atmosphere where clients can be transparent and feel supported. Through her own personal experiences, Jena has encountered many of the same challenges her clients face. She understands that we are not defined by our worst moments and believes that anyone can find healing and a brighter day tomorrow – no matter what they’ve faced. Jena will walk alongside you in your journey, offering new ways of thinking and compassionate care to help you find peace. Don’t lose hope – there is a path to a fuller, more joyful life!

Fun Facts About Jena:

In addition to counseling, Jena loves spending time with her family at a quirky little cabin in the woods of East Texas where they enjoy campfires, fishing, kayaking, and rowdy games of late-night Uno. She has a mini goldendoodle named Annie—a trained therapy dog who spreads sunshine at home but doesn’t come to sessions. (Yes, she has curly red hair and was named Annie to remind everyone that “the sun’ll come out tomorrow…”) Jena discovered creative writing at an early age and feels at home creating poetry, short stories, and novels.

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Daniel accepts Aetna and Cigna

Daniel sees individuals ages 10+, couples, and families

Meet Daniel

Daniel grew up in a military family, where he lived on both East and West Coasts of the United States by age 10. Adapting to new environments and being open to change has helped prepare Daniel in his personal life and professional career. After over a decade in the Logistics and Distribution industry serving in management and consulting roles, some self-reflection changed his career path into the direction of utilizing his experience and skills in a field that helped people flourish and navigate life’s inevitable changes and transitions. Guided by his faith, along with support from his wife and family, Daniel changed course and began to pursue a master’s degree in professional counseling from Amberton University.

Daniel specializes in working with individuals who find themselves in challenging seasons of their faith journey. Those who may be facing a crisis of faith due to a personal experience of abuse or trauma in a place of worship. Individuals who are questioning their beliefs or wrestling with new concepts that may challenge or contradict previously held theological narratives. Daniel provides a safe, empathetic, and judgment-free environment that allows for the client to begin to process their experiences, explore answers to challenging questions, while maintaining a spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Daniel utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his therapeutic approach.

Fun Facts

Daniel is married in a blended family of three children. When he is not chasing around his young daughter and son, he is listening to theology or history podcasts, watching his favorite Dallas sports teams, doing DIY projects around the home, or volunteering at his church.

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