Therapy that's honest, warm, and refreshingly human.

IN PERSON IN DALLAS · ONLINE IN TEXAS + COLORADO

Support for anxiety, trauma, and relationship patterns, with EMDR when it helps.

Lauren Petka, LPC, therapist in Dallas, TX

You've gotten really good at being “okay.” But you’re ready to feel like yourself.

You're the steady one, the capable one, the one who doesn't need much, and you're tired.

I help adults stop performing, get honest about what's underneath, and feel at home in their own lives again.

I see clients in person at my North Dallas office, a short drive from Highland Park, University Park, and Knox-Henderson, and online across Texas and Colorado.

WHAT BROUGHT YOU HERE?

hi, I'm Lauren, an existential and attachment-focused therapist.

I work with adults who are tired of being "fine," whether that looks like people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxious relationships, or a life that's started to feel like someone else's. I'm direct, I'll tell you what I'm noticing, and I'll always do it with care. Therapy with me is a real conversation, not a performance of one.

Lauren Petka, LPC, a therapist in Dallas, smiling outside with her dog

WHAT TO EXPECT

In person in North Dallas

A private, sunlit office minutes from Highland Park and University Park.

Online across Texas + Colorado

The same care from your couch.

Personal, direct care

One therapist, no handoffs, sessions built around you.

THE PROCESS

1. Reach out

Fill out this form and I will email you within 24 hours to schedule a consultation.

2. Consultation

We’ll chat on the phone for 15-minutes to get a feel for each other.

3. Get started

Begin understanding yourself better, change old patterns and connect.

Calm, softly lit therapy space with a table, open notebook and warm lamp

Ready to stop being just “okay”?

Book a free 15-minute consult and we'll see if we're a good fit.