Connor accepts Aetna, UHC, BCBS, and Cigna for individuals

Connor sees individuals ages 10+, couples, and families

Meet Connor

Looking for a therapist who offers a holistic and genuinely collaborative approach? Connor Gianni Leardini, LPC, brings this unique perspective to his work with children, teens, and young adults at Lifeologie Counseling. He has extensive experience supporting a diverse range of adults and at-risk youth, and is skilled at creating a warm, relaxed therapy space for clients of all ages. Connor proudly served in the US Air Force, where he worked as a technician alongside the Special Forces. He earned his Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and has as a strong foundation in theology and chaplaincy. He is certified as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist and as a physical trainer. This depth of experience allows him to integrate many aspects of wellness with traditional evidence-based therapy practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). He often integrates mental health and physical training for a well-rounded approach to wellness, and he is comfortable engaging in discussions around spiritual concerns for those who wish to incorporate it into their therapeutic journey. Connor strives to create a holistic, client-first environment, where healing and growth can flourish. He is dedicated to supporting clients on their path to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

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

Elliot sees individuals ages 14+

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.

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

Lianna sees adults 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 accepts Aetna, BCBS and Cigna for individuals

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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George accepts Aetna, BCBS and Cigna for individuals and children

George sees individuals 10+, couples and families

Meet George

As a licensed therapist, my goal is to provide a supportive environment where individuals feel genuinely understood, respected, and accepted. My approach is grounded in a deep appreciation for each person’s unique experiences, alongside practical strategies to facilitate healing and personal growth. I work with adolescents, teens, adults, families, and couples addressing issues such as trauma, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and identity-related concerns. I bring a calm, approachable presence to therapy, which many clients find grounding. I believe that establishing trust and strong connection are essential for effective treatment, and I prioritize building collaborative, respectful relationships with all clients. Whether you are seeking support for trauma, depression, anxiety, communication challenges, or life transitions, I am committed to providing compassionate, empathetic care that encourages exploration and growth. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, emphasizing respect for your lived experiences, strengths, and values as the foundation of our work together. I incorporate evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to support goal-oriented progress. Additionally, I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps clients explore different aspects of themselves with curiosity and compassion—facilitating healing from trauma and fostering self-awareness. In working with children and adolescents, I often utilize play therapy techniques, providing a developmentally appropriate and safe way for young clients to express themselves and process complex emotions. My background in play therapy also informs my flexible approach, ensuring sessions are tailored to each individual’s needs—recognizing that therapy can take many different forms beyond verbal discussion. Understanding that trauma can significantly influence one’s self-perception and relationships, I employ a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes emotional safety, regulation, and empowerment. Whether dealing with recent or developmental trauma, I provide a compassionate space to process painful experiences and develop resilience. I also support individuals and families navigating intergenerational trauma, relational wounds, and cultural disconnection, integrating relational, practical, and spiritual considerations as appropriate. With a background in spirituality, I am comfortable integrating faith or spiritual values into therapy when aligned with your beliefs and goals. I highly value cultural humility and am committed to practicing in an inclusive, anti-oppressive manner. I have experience working with clients from diverse racial, ethnic, spiritual, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and I prioritize cultural sensitivity and respect as foundational elements of ethical care. Clients often describe me as relatable, adaptable, and creative. I tailor my approach to meet individual or family needs, whether that involves structured goal-setting, emotional exploration, or expressive activities. I am open to challenging beliefs or patterns when appropriate, always within a framework of respect and mutual trust. Whether you are seeking support for trauma recovery, assistance with a challenging adolescent, tools for managing anxiety, or strengthening your relationships, I am here to support you. Therapy is a collaborative process focused on uncovering your internal resources and developing skills for a more purposeful, peaceful life.

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Jenny does not accept insurance

Jenny sees individuals ages 15+

Meet Jenny

Jenny Wang works as the Clinical Director at our Frisco location. With over fifteen years of experience, Jenny Wang is passionate about Trauma Recovery. As a trained EMDR and ART clinician, she is trained in two highly tested techniques in order to leverage the neuropsychological and structural components of the brain to treat trauma, depression, complex anxiety and a number of other severe issues.. Both techniques use bilateral stimulation to quickly bring relief to distressing memories, as well as allow the client’s brain to do the healing work. ART is more directive without needing the client to talk about their trauma, while EMDR allows for more of a free form reprocessing method.

Jenny is also experienced in helping teens and their parents through depression and anxiety, a common cause of distressing behaviors and emotions which initially bring them into counseling. Her aim is to help parents and teens rebuild connections that can often deteriorate during those difficult times.

Multi-Cultural Specialty And Better Connection

Jenny is a regular speaker at area churches and organizations. She has also frequently spoken at Chinese churches, particularly to immigrant parents in order to bridge the generational and cultural gap that immigrant parents and their American born children experience. A neuropsychology nerd, she likes to incorporate brain science and practical techniques to help facilitate understanding and communication. Jenny uses a combination of attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy in her sessions: We all long to be connected to significant people in our lives, and disconnection is fueled by the fear of the inability for 1) us getting the connections we need, or 2) others providing the connections we desire. Getting To Know Jenny Two weeks before her 17th birthday, Jenny was giggling with friends over Seventeen magazine ads on their way to summer youth camp. The next moment, she recalls being rushed to the hospital after the van they were riding in had been struck by a cement truck. A few years later as her world crashed around her, she could no longer hold onto the facade that she was “okay”. What she didn’t know and didn’t have a name for at that time was the term,PTSD. She had labeled it so many other things that ultimately pointed to some innate deficiency: weak, failure, unworthy. Being able to know how to define her inner world was the beginning of healing and empowerment. Looking For Anxiety, PTSD, Or Teen Counseling In Frisco? Jenny has extensive experience counseling in the following areas: sexual assault trauma, crisis intervention, human trafficking trauma, domestic violence trauma, grief counseling, dissociative disorders, OCD, adoption and foster care work, healing for children and spouses of NPDs and BPDs. Her experience can also help discover the root of areas of disconnection in life and work towards practical steps to move into deep connections. As a trained EMDR and ART clinician, she uses two innovative and highly researched techniques to leverage the neuropsychological and structural components of the brain to treat trauma, depression, complex anxiety and a number of other severe issues.

Outside of the counseling office, Jenny has her hands full with her five favorite people in all the world: her four kids and husband of more than 20 years. They enjoy biking and hiking around Lake Lewisville, serving at their local church, and cheering each other on in all their various activities.

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