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Umeka Wright

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving the Dallas Fort Worth area, specializing in athletes, coaches, dancers and high-achieving individuals. I help clients manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions while navigating the pressure to perform at a high level.

I understand how overwhelming it can feel to constantly show up for others while trying to hold it all together. In our work together, you will gain the tools and support needed to strengthen your mental and emotional well-being.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is supportive, goal oriented, and grounded in practical strategies that you can use in your daily life. I focus on helping you manage pressure, improve mental clarity, and build the skills needed to stay confident and emotionally balanced.

Whether you are navigating stress, high expectations, or life transitions, our work will center on helping you perform at your best without sacrificing your well-being.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a space for you to exhale. We will talk through what has been going on, what brought you to therapy, and what you hope to gain from the process. There is no pressure to have everything figured out. Just come as you are.

You can expect a supportive, judgment free environment where we begin identifying your goals and creating a plan that feels realistic and aligned with your life. We will also start exploring the stress, pressure, or challenges you have been carrying so we can begin building practical strategies to support you.

Therapy is bigger than your performance or your role. It is about supporting your overall well-being, not just what you produce or how you show up for others.

My goal is for you to leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and encouraged about your next steps.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Angelo State University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Experiential, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavior Management
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    4304 Southwest Green Oaks Boulevard Ste 100
    Arlington, TX 76017