Trauma therapy • EMDR • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Dallas, Texas
Come exactly as you are.
Thoughtful, deeply human therapy for trauma, healing, and a more connected, intentional life.
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Welcome
I’m glad you’re here.
It can be scary and anxiety-provoking to seek out therapy. Many people have inaccurate beliefs about therapy, which may come from TV shows or movies that don’t paint an accurate picture. Others, unfortunately, may have had a negative experience with treatment in the past. I want you to know that you aren’t held to any particular expectations when you walk through my doors. I want you to feel comfortable and safe here, and that means coming exactly as you are.
I strive to build an inclusive, affirmative practice. As a highly-sensitive person myself, I understand an overwhelming environment with rigid expectations is not helpful. I always encourage my clients to tell me what is most beneficial for them. My space is always respectful, open for dialogue, and above all, committed to your safety and wellbeing.
Counseling services
Healing begins here.
I have several specialties, but the chief among them is trauma. I’m trained in EMDR, an innovative, evidence-based treatment for trauma. I also treat depression, anxiety, and much more. I teach my clients new ways of viewing their situations, coping with their problems, and navigating future stressors as they arise. I’m proud as a Dallas therapist to help our community grow stronger as individuals and together. I work with clients across Dallas, including Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Midway Hollow, Park Cities, Lakewood, North Dallas and Uptown.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a promising treatment for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.
Learn more → 02EMDR Therapy
EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy might be the key to unlocking a new chapter of wellness and happiness.
Learn more → 03EMDR Intensives
EMDR Intensive Therapy offers you the opportunity to condense your therapeutic experience and progress in a shorter time period.
Learn more → 04Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is a personal opportunity to receive support and experience growth during challenging times in life.
Learn more → 05Couples & Family Therapy
Some couples seek relationship counseling to strengthen their partnership and gain a better understanding of each other.
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If it sounds like we may be a good fit, feel free to request a free 15 minute phone consultation so we can chat!
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My approach
Therapy can feel a lot like pulling back a curtain.
Sometimes we know what’s behind it, but a lot of the time, we don’t. It can feel scary and uncertain, but pulling that curtain back is where the real work starts. My goal is to help you safely pull back the curtain to see what’s behind it.
Who I work with
People I work well with
- Highly Sensitive People
- Adult children of alcoholics/addicts
- Adult children of emotionally unavailable or abusive parents
- People experiencing general life dissatisfaction, depression, or anxiety
- Teens above age 15 or adult children who are experiencing the divorce of their parents
- People who are struggling to connect to their partner romantically or sexually
- People who have a history of “failed relationships”
- People who feel like the “black sheep” or “odd ball” in their families
- People who feel like a burden or have been told they are “too much”
- People who enjoy self-reflection and are wanting some help to take a deeper dive
- People who feel like they don’t have an identity, or are wanting to further explore their changing identity
- People who are wanting to explore their life story, or who may have questions about how events from their childhood impact their current life
We are human and far from perfect, but as we get to know ourselves better and become more aligned with our values and what makes us unique we can better navigate through the tougher seasons of life.
Meet Abby
Abby Hartman, MS, LPC-S
Abby Hartman is a Dallas-based trauma therapist specializing in EMDR therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), childhood and attachment trauma, anxiety, nervous system dysregulation, and therapy for highly sensitive individuals (HSPs). She works with adults who may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in survival mode, or ready to move beyond simply understanding their patterns and begin doing deeper healing work.
Ultimately, Abby’s goal is not to change who you are, but to help you understand what has shaped you, heal what continues to hold you back, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been lost along the way.
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In person in Dallas, or online.
Schedule your therapy session
It takes courage, but it doesn’t have to feel like a leap of faith.
Maybe you’ve been to a therapist before, or perhaps you haven’t. In either case, seeing someone new for therapy is never easy.
I hope you will consider reaching out to me for a free consultation or to schedule the first session. My doors are always open!