Slow down and put yourself first
Compassionate counseling in Las Colinas
Adults | adolescents | couples | families
We want to help.
If you’re here, chances are something doesn’t feel quite right—for you or someone you care deeply about. Maybe you’re finding it hard to stay present or enjoy life the way you once did. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or even hopeless at times, and you’re hoping a professional perspective could help you make sense of it all. If any of this resonates, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
For Adults
Adult life often feels like a constant balancing act. There’s never enough time or energy to give everything the attention it deserves. You may be struggling to care for yourself while also caring for others, managing work demands, or navigating major life transitions. Whether you’re adjusting to college, stepping into a new role, or entering a new season as an empty nester, our clinicians are trained to support individuals across the entire lifespan. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find clarity amid the demands of everyday life.
For Tweens and Teens
Research shows that tweens and teens experience mental health challenges at higher rates than any other age group. The pressure to fit in, explore identity, succeed in school, and navigate friendships, family dynamics, and early relationships can feel overwhelming. Our clinicians specialize in adolescent development and use approaches such as expressive arts, thoughtful processing, and skill-building to help young people better understand themselves, manage emotions, and build healthy coping strategies.
For Couples and Families
Family and relationship dynamics can be complicated. Different personalities, needs, expectations, and life choices all intersect—and what one person does affects everyone. When communication breaks down or conflict feels constant, it can be hard to know where to start. Our counselors take a holistic, systemic approach to couples and family work, helping each person feel seen while strengthening understanding, connection, and healthier patterns of relating.
No matter where you are in life, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here to walk alongside you—at your pace, with care and respect—as you work toward healing, growth, and greater balance.
Adults
Stressed, overwhelmed, and need a place to organize your thoughts with a professional? Whether you need a counselor who offers more structure or an open space to talk, we can help.
Adolescents
Dealing with a teen or tween struggling at school, home, or with friends? We have clinicians trained specifically to work with adolescents in varying developmental phases.
Couples
Looking to restore intimacy, love, and friendship with your partner? Working with a professional to better understand yourself and your partner is the first step.
Families
Are you experiencing fractures in more than one relationship in your family and are uncertain how to repair? Let one of our systems experts help.
Our clinicians support individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges, including:
Depression and persistent sadness
Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
Trauma and its lasting impact
ADHD and difficulties with focus or regulation
Relationship and family conflict
Mood-related challenges
The emotional toll of injustice, oppression, and marginalization
You don’t need to have the “right words” to begin. Sometimes it is hard to articulate. Simply reach out if you have a sense that something isn’t working and you desire support. We offer in person and virtual sessions out of our Las Colinas/Irving office.
Meet the Team
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Terra Wagner, PhD, LPC-S
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Dr. Wagner is the practice owner and counselor with over 10 years experience supervising new counseling professionals and working with adult and adolescent clients.
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Kelly Ayala, MS, LPC-S, EMDR, RYT-500
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Kelly is a licensed professional counselor supervisor and owner of The Branch Counseling. She has 15 years experience with trauma-informed methods working with an array of clients and backgrounds and supervising new professionals.
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Nia Parker, LPC-Associate
(she/her)
Counseling is where insight, compassion, and connection come together; we will explore your experiences, relationships, and goals in a collaborative space that supports healing and growth.
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Katy Kimbro, LPC-Associate
Together, we can work to break unhealthy cycles, strengthen confidence, and build a future rooted in dignity and self-compassion.
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Nishika Peeris, Student Counselor
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Nishika works with individuals struggling with trauma, life transitions, eating disorders and other mental health concerns. She strives to offer individuals a judgement-free safe space to reach their goals.
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DJ Sorensen, LCDC, LPC-Associate
(he/him)
If you are considering therapy, you may have questions or assumptions about the process, about me, or about what change might look like. I welcome those conversations and aim to create a space where all thoughts and emotions can be explored with curiosity and acceptance.
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Aliya Fazal, LPC-Associate
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Aliya is a holistic and trauma-informed counselor treating adolescents and adults.
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Jasmine Carty, LPC-Associate
(she/her)
My role is to be a partner who holistically supports you in focusing on the mind, physical body, emotional body, and environmental contexts of your life to create a more meaningful existence.
A note about our process
Our #1 priority is the relationship you have with your counselor.
At TheraCare Las Colinas, we believe the relationship matters. Our clinicians bring specialized training and experience in distinct areas of care, allowing us to thoughtfully match you with the therapist best suited to your needs. When you reach out, we take time to understand your concerns, goals, and cultural context so you feel supported from the very first connection.
If you prefer to choose for yourself, you’re always welcome to visit our About page to learn more about our team and their areas of focus. You can schedule a free 10-minute consultation with the therapist who feels like the right fit for you. However you begin, we’re here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth.