A therapist near Riverchase Estates, as close as your laptop
When you search for a therapist near me from Riverchase Estates, you are probably hoping for someone you can reach without a long drive, who understands life in the Coppell area and who has time to see you. Dr. Audrey Kteily checks those boxes in a different way than you might expect: every session takes place online, through secure, HIPAA-compliant video.
Dr. Audrey has served the Coppell area and the wider DFW metroplex for more than 20 years. She knows the rhythm of local life, from school-year schedules to commutes along I-635 and SH 121 and flights out of DFW Airport. Today she meets every client by video, so the nearest therapist can be the one who opens on your own screen.
What kind of therapy are you looking for?
“Therapist” covers a lot of ground. Here is how Dr. Audrey's work breaks down, so you can see where you fit.
Individual therapy for adults
For anxiety, panic, depression, grief, life transitions, addictions or the lingering effects of trauma. Sessions focus on understanding what is driving the problem and building practical skills to change it. Adults dealing with PTSD, complex PTSD, domestic violence or sexual assault recovery receive paced, careful care. See her other specialties for the full range.
Couples therapy
For partners stuck in recurring arguments, growing distance, trust problems or disagreements about parenting. Dr. Audrey helps couples slow down conflict, hear each other and rebuild connection. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy offers background on how relationship-focused therapy works.
Teen and adolescent therapy
For teens ages 12 to 18 dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, school stress, identity questions, ADHD or social struggles. Teens have private time, and parents are involved at key points. Learn more about adolescent issues or read her post on teen counseling for Coppell adolescents.
Family therapy
For households where conflict, a diagnosis, divorce or loss is affecting everyone. Dr. Audrey's PhD is in Family Studies, and family systems counseling is her specialty. Read what a family counselor does for Coppell families for more.
Parent counseling
For parents who want guidance on a child's behavior, emotions or development, with or without the child attending. Her article on how parent counseling improves parenting skills explains the approach.
What a session with Dr. Audrey feels like
Sessions are conversations with a purpose. You talk about what has been happening, and Dr. Audrey listens for the patterns underneath: the thought that sparks panic, the moment an argument escalates, the belief that keeps you from asking for help. She will ask questions, reflect back what she notices and offer ideas to try.
She often teaches skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, in which she is C-DBT certified. These include ways to calm your body when emotions surge, tolerate distress without acting on it, and communicate needs clearly. You will often leave a session with something concrete to practice.
Because her training is in family studies, she also considers the people around you. Even in individual therapy, understanding the family you grew up in and the relationships you live in now often explains why certain problems keep returning.
Progress is reviewed openly. Every few weeks, you and Dr. Audrey look at what has changed, what still feels stuck and whether the plan needs adjusting. Some clients reach their goals in a few months; others choose ongoing support through a longer season of change.
How do you know it is time to see a therapist?
Many people wait until a problem feels unbearable before searching for help. You do not need to. Therapy is useful whenever something keeps getting in the way of the life you want, even if you are still functioning well on the outside.
Some common signals:
- Worry, sadness or irritability that has lasted more than a few weeks
- Sleep that has changed, or exhaustion that rest does not fix
- Pulling back from friends, hobbies or your partner
- The same argument repeating at home with no resolution
- Relying more on alcohol, food, work or screens to cope
- A loss, move, diagnosis or other change you are struggling to absorb
- Memories of a past event that keep intruding
If one or more of these sounds familiar, a first conversation can help you sort out what is going on and whether therapy makes sense right now. There is no obligation to continue beyond it.
Why online therapy works for Riverchase Estates residents
- No drive. Sessions start when you click the link, and you are home the moment they end.
- Privacy. In a neighborhood where people recognize each other, nobody sees you walk into a therapist's office.
- Flexibility for families. Parents, teens and adult children can join from different rooms, homes or cities.
- Continuity. Business trips, a sick child or a late meeting do not have to mean a missed session, as long as you are in Texas, New Jersey or New York.
- Comfort. Many people find it easier to talk about hard things from their own couch.
Telehealth for mental health has been studied widely, and outlets like the APA Monitor on Psychology report regularly on how clinicians use it. Dr. Audrey will talk with you honestly about whether online therapy is a good fit for your situation.
How online sessions work in Texas
Dr. Audrey is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. She has been licensed since 2001 and has held supervisor status since 2004. She can work with anyone who is physically in Texas at the time of the session, and she is also licensed in New Jersey and New York.
Texas sessions are on Central Time and scheduled flexibly. You need a device with a camera, a private space and a reliable connection. The secure link opens in your browser; nothing needs to be installed. Couples and families can share one screen or log in separately.
Online therapy is not designed for emergencies. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911. Dr. Audrey's practice is not a crisis service.
Dr. Audrey's training and experience
Dr. Audrey Kteily earned her PhD in Family Studies and her bachelor's in psychology at Texas Woman's University, and her master's in counseling at Dallas Baptist University. She is a Texas LPC-S, a New Jersey LPC and a New York LMHC. She is also a Certified Family Life Educator through the National Council on Family Relations, holds C-DBT certification and has published work on family dynamics.
She has more than two decades of clinical experience with children, teens, young adults, adults, couples and families. Her practice is LGBTQ+-owned and affirming. Information on mental health conditions and treatment is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, and the American Counseling Association explains what to expect from a licensed professional counselor.
Read her full background on Dr. Audrey's bio page, learn how her solo online practice works, or send a general question to Ask Dr. Audrey.
How to get started
Dr. Audrey is an out-of-network provider. She provides a superbill you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement, so check your plan's mental health benefits before your first session.
To request an appointment, use the form on the home page or the secure request form on this page. You will hear back within one business day. You can also text or call (917) 905-3183; texting is easiest, and please keep health details out of texts.