Arlington Wellness
We are glad that you're here to find the support to help you live the life you desire.
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We have created a warm, welcoming, non-judgmental atmosphere filled with supportive therapists and a child tutor to focus on the whole family. All families are welcome.
Our Team.
We have gathered together a dynamic group of professionals that are eager to help you explore a healthier you.
Joanne Franks
PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy
M.A. in Professional Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
I’m so thankful you’re here, seeking support. I’ve been providing therapy since 2009. I have a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Masters in Professional Counseling, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. Many of my clients are looking for a safe, warm space to express themselves and grow through their struggles. We will work together to instill hope and help you move forward. I believe in the healing power of being fully heard and accepted. I welcome you to start your journey to wellness with me.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I work with individuals, couples/marriages, and families, addressing a wide range of issues, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, marital conflicts, family dynamics, and more.
I am proud to offer an inclusive space for clients from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. I am LGBTQAIP2S+ affirming, ensuring a safe environment for all.
Being fluent in both English and Spanish, I strive to provide effective communication and accessibility to my clients.
In my personal life, I find joy in maintaining close relationships with my friends and family. I have been happily married for 8 years.
I am pursuing a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas, I continuously enhance my skills to better serve my clients.
For compassionate and professional psychotherapy, consider me as your trusted therapist. Contact me for an appointment today!
Frederico Mendez-Betancourt, LMFT
Candice Ronemus
PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy
LMFT
EMDR Trained Therapist
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The lives we live can be entangled with the problem-saturated stories we tell ourselves. You are the expert in your life and have the story that holds that truth. Together we can work to re-story your life so you can have the preferred story you want for your life. I also offer EMDR to help your brain heal so that the present trauma will fade into the background, allowing you to re-build your preferred future. I have clinical experience working with diagnoses such as dissociative identity disorder, bipolar, anxiety, PTSD, sexual trauma/issues, trauma, panic disorders, and various mood disorders.
Ryan Kent LLoyd, LMFT
PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy
M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Howdy! My name is Ryan Lloyd and I am a dually licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor working in North Texas. One of the mantras I live by is "we can't do better if we don't know better." I say this as I involve contemporary psychoeducation into my work with clients and view therapy as a learning experience. I heavily value honesty in the therapeutic relationship and don't shy away from challenging clients to foster growth within themselves and their relationships. It's incredibly important to me to collaborate with my clients and I welcome you to explore growth, learning, and healing with me.
Paula Beckerman
Private Tutor
Young children are eager to engage with the world around them, and they learn from all the experiences they encounter. They are avid learners, constantly developing mentally, physically, emotionally and socially. Children need and deserve our respect, and must in turn be taught to respect others and the world around them. When we engage children in rich experiences and make learning joyful, they learn to love learning, and become lifelong learners. To this end we must provide learning materials and experiences that are engaging and meaningful to the child. Those materials must be varied, and may include books, computers, hands on experiences, toys, games, and time in natural environments.
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Julie Callaway, Child and Family Consultant
I have 27 years of experience working in the public school system as a special educator in various roles. My experience encompasses a wide array of information, including Autism, intellectual disability, positive behavior supports, assistive technology, communication for non-verbal or functionally non-verbal children, social emotional learning, and the special education process in the public school system. My vast knowledge and expertise is utilized through coaching, sharing information and designing supports for families requiring assistance with children who have varying degrees of special needs.
I am a dedicated and compassionate trauma and loss consultant with a deep commitment to helping children navigate the challenging journey of healing and resilience. With 6 years of experience in this field, I have honed my skills to provide a safe and nurturing space where children can express their feelings and begin the healing process.
My approach is child-centered, recognizing that each young individual is unique and requires personalized support. I specialize in assisting children who have experienced trauma, grief, or significant loss, helping them understand and cope with their emotions.
Through a combination of therapeutic techniques, creative expression, and empathetic listening, I empower children to regain their sense of security and well-being. My goal is to foster their resilience and equip them with lifelong coping skills that will serve them well into adulthood.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, am working on my Master’s degree in Social Work, and I continue to stay updated with the latest research and practices in child trauma and grief counseling to ensure the highest quality of care. I am passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young individuals, providing them with the tools they need to build a brighter, more hopeful future.
If your child is struggling with trauma or loss, I am here to offer guidance, support, and a caring hand to help them heal and grow.
Julie Gottlieb, Trauma and Loss Consultant
Noemi "Mimi" Ogle, LSW ---
Hitting the mark in Education, Intervention & Achievement
Education & Intervention Specialist
Bilingual - English/Spanish
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Certified in Special Education, Bilingual/ESL Education, Gifted and Talented, Crisis Intervention
25 years in education in the various areas of Special Education, Bilingual/ESL education, Academic and Behavioral Interventions and ARD advocacy.
I’m a treasure hunter. I seek for hidden treasures in my students. I believe each student carries a special gem and it is my job to find that gem to enhance his/her learning experience. Therein lies the tool that makes learning meaningful, fun, lasting and attainable.
I'm a dedicated educator with a proven track record of applying rigorous, student-centered teaching models and proven intervention strategies. My teaching experience is very diverse. I have worked with autistic students and those who have developmental, social, emotional and behavioral disorders. As a bilingual educator, I have developed and taught bilingual classes from Pre-K (early childhood) through 5th grades. As a special educator, I have served as a Resource teacher for language arts/reading and math, Co-teacher, MAC learning lab and served on the Crisis team at local schools.
On a consult basis, I provide intervention services for struggling students and those with special needs - on an individual basis or through collaborating with educational entities. For adults, I provide: Spanish instruction, teacher certification training classes, adult tutoring and in the areas of special education, second language learning, curriculum development.
On an advocacy basis, I work with parents in reviewing IEPs and available to attend ARD meetings. I carry 25 years of experience in this area.
I assisted in the development of the National Math and Science Initiative language arts curriculum by reviewing, revising and editing curriculum/teacher lesson plans.
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Specializing in the following areas:
For students:
- Special Education Instruction and Tutoring - all levels (K - 12)
- Autism (in-home training, on-site tutoring)
- Spanish Instruction and Tutoring
For adults:
- Spanish Instruction, tutoring, or individual sessions
- ESL classes, or individual sessions
For Educators:
- Teacher Certification Exam Reviews and individual tutoring
- Mentoring
- Spanish instruction tailored to the education environment
Advocacy Services:
IEP review and advocacy for ARD meetings
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Amy Battles, LMFT associate
Supervised by Dr. Misti Sparks, Texas Wesleyan University
Hi! My name is Amy Battles, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Associate, supervised by Dr. Misti Sparks, Ph.D., LMFT-S. I earned my BS in Psychology in 2020 and my MS in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2023, both from Texas Wesleyan University.
This is my second career, both of which have focused on working with people. As a single mother working in corrections, I witnessed life's toughest challenges and learned that even the direst circumstances don't define a person's outcome. Freedom and growth often come despite confinement. Now, I aim to use my life lessons, experiences, and training to support you in finding the freedom and growth you seek as an individual, couple, or family.
I have clinical experience with PTSD, anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol addictions, family conflicts, panic disorders, and working with youth. You have a preferred future that may yet be untold, and there is hope and healing in defining your true self.
In my personal life, I am a grandmother of four wonderful children and a proud mother-in-law. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University.
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Services.
Areas of Expertise
Counseling, Psychotherapy, Wellness, Career and College Counseling, and Employer Consultation.
We provide a safe, accepting, supportive environment that assists clients in exploring steps toward healing and growth. We welcome you to explore growth and healing. We work to bring hope, wholeness, and acceptance to our clients. We are accepting, inclusive therapists that support through anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting, career and college guidance, trauma, and relationships.
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Contact Us
Tel: 1 972-200-4488
We provide in-person and teletherapy. We are currently accepting new clients.
We look forward to guiding you to greater wellness.
4304 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Suite 100
Arlington, TX 76017
Insurances Accepted:
Aetna
Anthem
BCBS
Cigna
Evernorth
Friday Health Plans
GEHA
Optimism
Oscar Health
UMR
UnitedHealthcare
UHC
UBH