Our Expert Therapists

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Kaitlyn Milstead, PhD, LMFT, therapist at New Narratives Counseling in Allen, TX
Kaitlyn Milstead, PhD, LMFT
Supporting teens, adults, and families in rewriting the stories that no longer serve them.
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Elizabeth Dodson, MS, LPC, therapist at New Narratives Counseling in Allen, TX
Elizabeth Dodson, LPC
Helping you make sense of your story and reclaim your strength.
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Dana Rose, LCSW, therapist at New Narratives Counseling in Allen, TX
Dana Rose, LCSW
Come as you are. Grow into who you want to be.
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How We Help

Therapy Approaches We Use

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Narrative Therapy

We help clients explore and re-author the stories they hold about themselves and their experiences, shifting limiting narratives into ones that feel more empowering and aligned with who they want to be.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more balanced, supportive ways of responding to life's challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships — especially helpful for clients who feel emotionally overwhelmed or stuck in hard-to-change patterns.

Mindfulness-Based Practices

Mindfulness helps clients become more present and grounded. By building awareness without judgment, clients learn to respond to emotions and experiences with greater clarity and intention rather than reactivity.

Common Questions

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