New Perspective Counseling Services (NPCS)

Meet Sonya✨

Sonya offers clients a space of safety, comfort, and a chance to reclaim and discover your next best self. She provides strategies for managing anxiety, depression, grief, work-life-balance, relationship issues, role overload, stress management, motivation issues, break-ups, and divorce and sees individual clients over the age of 18. Sonya is primarily guided by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy. In addition to talk therapy, she also offers Life Coaching.

Sonya is accepting new clients for Telehealth appointments and is in-network with BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Sana Benefits, Cigna, and Baylor Scott and White Health Plans.

Contact our office today to get scheduled with Sonya!

Happy Pride Month🌈

Pride is a time to celebrate the resilience and recognize the importance of the LGBTQ+ community and its diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions to society and to movements for equality for all.

Pride Month began as a time for the community to come together to commemorate the June 1969 Stonewall riots. While we can rejoice in the advances made over the past 55 years, we cannot lose sight of the changes that are still needed. LGBTQ+ individuals continue to face stigma, bullying, violence, discrimination, and rejection based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

New Perspective Counseling Services is proud to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and provide a safe space for individuals from all walks of life to better their mental health.

Share and comment below what Pride Month means to you!

Today may be the last day of Mental Health Awareness Month, but that doesn't mean we should stop talking about the importance of taking care of your mental health🤗

With a growing number of our close friends, family, loved ones, peers and colleagues struggling with their mental health every day, we have to continue to have meaningful conversations about our mental health - to break down the stigma of needing help, to advocate of changes within the mental healthcare system, and to help those in our community get connected to the assistance they need!

A couple of mental health reminders for you on this beautiful Thursday🧡

What do you need to be reminded of today?

Today, we remember all of the service members who have selflessly given their lives for our country and honor those who are still serving. We can never thank you enough for the sacrifices you have made for us.

Our admin team will be out of the office today, but we will be back tomorrow and look forward to connecting with you then!

Here at NPCS, we LOVE our coping skills🩵

Being able to regulate our emotions when times are tough is critical to keeping our mental health at its best. Healthy coping skills are a great tool to have on hand to help regulate us when we feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or frustrated with internal or external situations.

Swipe through to find out which health coping skills our team loves using when they find themselves needing a little extra emotion regulation!

Have a question about mental health? 🤔
Drop a comment below to ask our experts!

Do you know who to call if you or a loved one are experiencing a crisis? Save these number to keep handy in the event of an emergency!

☎️ The National Su***de and Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provide free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 27/7. Calls and texts can be made in English or Spanish and there is a TTY option for those who may be hard of hearing or have speech or hearing disabilities.
☎️ The Veterans Su***de and Crisis Lifeline, a branch of the National Lifeline, is geared towards caring for veterans. If you are a Veteran or are a loved one concerned about a Veteran, this is the number to use. You do not need to be enrolled in VA Benefits to utilize this lifeline.
☎️ The Trans Lifeline is a peer support service run by Trans people, for Trans and questioning callers.
☎️ The Trevor Project is a national, confidential su***de crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth.
☎️ The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a national service for both victims and survivors. If you are unable to speak safely, you may also text them or log on to thehotline.org.
☎️ The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline connects individuals to a trained staff member from a local sexual assault service provider.
☎️ Essential Community Services, run by the United Way, provides callers with assistance finding food, paying for housing bills, accessing free child care, or other essential services.
☎️ The Caregiver Helpdesk helps individuals find the right information they need to navigate complex caregiving challenges.
☎️ The National Disaster Distress Helpline is a national helpline available to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human caused disasters.

For more information on crisis resources, visit mhanational.org/crisisresources.

It can be challenging to know what to do if you are worried about someone’s mental health. Talking to someone is often the first step when you know that they are having a hard time. Here are 7 tips to help you navigate these difficult conversations:

🕐 Set aside a time to talk without distractions. It is important to provide an open, non-judgmental space for them to share their feelings with you.
🗣️ Let them share as much - or as little - as they would like. Let them lead the discussion at their own pace and don’t pressure them to talk about anything they aren’t ready to talk about.
❌ Don’t try to diagnose them or second guess their feelings. You probably aren’t a medical expert or a trained mental health professional. Try not to make assumptions about what they are going through or jump in too quickly with your own diagnosis or solutions.
❓Keep your questions open-ended to encourage the conversation to continue. Try to keep your language neutral, give them time to answer, and don’t overwhelm them with too many questions.
🦻Listen carefully to what they are telling you.
🤝 Offer to help them find professional help. Trying to find mental health help can be overwhelming, so offering to help search for providers or community resources for them can be helpful. However, be careful not to take control of the situation and allow them to make their own decisions.
⛔️ Know your limits. You will have your own limits on the support you can provide. Try to help them create a support network of other friends, family, and mental health professionals who can help them.

Remember that if you believe they are in immediate danger to themselves or others OR they have injuries that require medical attention, you will need to take urgent action to ensure they are safe - including contacting emergency services or taking them to the nearest hospital!

Meet Benjamin✨

Benjamin will work with you on the issues that are important to you, helping you clarify your insights, and to develop and execute a plan to address the issues important to you. He provides counseling services to individuals over the age of 16 and has experience working with clients struggling with issues related to divorce, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and child/adolescent behavior problems. He offers both DBT-Adherent and DBT-Informed treatments for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder and emotion regulation issues. Benjamin is bilingual and provides counseling sessions in both English and Spanish.

In addition to seeing clients, Benjamin serves as the Clinical Director and oversees the Dialectical Behavior Therapy program at New Perspective Counseling Services.

Benjamin is accepting new clients on a case by case basis and is in-network with UnitedHealthcare, Sana Benefits, and Baylor Scott and White Health Plans.

Contact our office today to inquire about getting scheduled with Benjamin!

We had the most amazing time at the LGBTQ+ Mental Health Forum yesterday🏳️‍🌈 The knowledge we gained from all of the speakers was so valuable. We are extra proud of our very own, Sajl Salim, and their presentation partner, , for their contribution to the forum - they both did an incredible job and shared much needed information Self-Compassion and how to be your biggest ally!!

To all of our Class of 2024 High School and College graduates - congratulations 🎉 We are so proud of you, all you have accomplished, and we cannot wait to see where this next chapter of your life takes you!

Today is Mental Health Action Day🤩

Started by MTV in 2021, Mental Health Action Day encourages and empowers individuals to take the first step towards bettering their mental health and the mental health of those around them. Whether you check in with your friends, attend a recovery meeting, or reach out to a therapist (maybe one of ours?) to set up an initial appointment , you are taking a step in the right direction!

What will you do today to better your mental health? Drop a comment below!

Three years of guiding, healing, and empowering lives 🥳 Today, we're celebrating Jess' unwavering dedication to fostering better mental wellness for her clients. We're grateful for her warmth, positivity, and all of the differences she has made for others!

Did you know that Texas has ranked LAST in access to mental healthcare across the country since 2019? *insert sad cowboy emoji here*

Every year, Mental Health America ranks the states based on how much access to mental healthcare exists within the state. Access to mental healthcare in Texas is low due to a number of reasons:
🔸Texas has the highest number of individuals who are uninsured (nearly twice the national average) and the private pay rates for mental health providers are not always affordable for some Texans
🔸Even if a Texan does have health insurance, mental health benefits may not be available as a part of their plan or their plan may only cover certain mental illnesses - Texas plans are only required to offer the minimum mandated benefits for mental health
🔸Even if a Texan does have health insurance that covers mental health services, many individuals and families are required to meet their astronomically high deductible before their health insurance plan covers any portion of their visits - and those costs can add up quickly
🔸There are simply not enough mental health providers to provide Texans with adequate mental healthcare - 2/3 of Texas counties don't have a single psychiatrist and a number therapists have waitlists that are months, even years, long

As a part of our mission to help make mental healthcare more accessible, New Perspective Counseling Services is proud to have providers on our team who have immediate availability for members of our community who are struggling with their mental health AND providers who offer significantly reduced rates for those in our community who are uninsured, out-of-network, have high-deductible plans, or are on a tight budget and can't make other private pay options work for them. If you are in need of counseling services, please reach out to our front office and let us help you experience your best mental health today!

Meet Sydney✨

As the Practice Manager for New Perspective Counseling Services, Sydney handles all of the administrative tasks so that our therapists can focus all of their energy on their clients. She oversees daily practice operations, makes meaningful connections with our community partners, and supports clients as they begin their journey with our office. Her goal is to be a helping hand for both you and your therapist so you can experience your best mental health yet!

Sending our love to all of the Mothers today and to anyone who is celebrating Mother's Day differently today🌷

Whatever your day may look like today, remember that you are appreciated, you are loved, and you deserve to have a beautiful day!

There's no better way to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month than by setting up a new client appointment with a licensed mental health provider near you and no better office to set one up with than ours😏

NPCS has several therapists accepting new clients for both in-person and Telehealth appointments, with availability as soon as Monday, May 13. We are in-network with all of the major health insurance plans, can assist you with billing out-of-network, and have reduced fee options available, as seeing treatment should never be cost prohibitive.

Contact our front office today to schedule with a licensed provider and get ready to experience your best mental health!

American youth are facing a mental health epidemic.

Childhood and adolescence are critical times for physical and mental development. According to the 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report, 20% of youth (ages 3 to 17) are living with a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral issue, condition, or disorder. Now, more than ever, it is important that we acknowledge the struggles of our youth and get them the help that they need.

There is a role for everyone to play in supporting our children, teens, and their mental health. Parents, family members, teachers, school administrators, and healthcare providers can create protective relationships with our youth to help them grow into
the mentally healthiest versions of themselves.

Swipe through to see how you can best support our children and teens🧡

Taking a break from our regularly scheduled Mental Health Awareness Month posts to celebrate some of our favorite people: Teachers and Nurses🧑🏻‍🏫🧑🏽‍⚕️

This week is both Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurses Appreciation Week. We are so thankful for all that both of these groups do, both in our personal and our professional lives and we don't know where we would be without them!

Tag a Teacher or a Nurse you love below🤍

Planning on attending the Pride Frisco LQGBT Mental Health Forum on May 17? So are we🎉 Not only is NPCS a proud partner in mental health for this event, one of our stellar therapists, Sajl Salim, LPC-Associate, will be presenting at the Forum!!

Sajl will be co-presenting with Mackenzie Ulam, LPC-Associate at Sharp Wellness. Their presentation, "Queering Self-Compassion: How to be Your Biggest Ally", will explore what self-compassion is, the three components of self-compassion, how it is beneficial for LGBTQ+ individuals, and provide a template for a self-compassion break based on real life scenarios.

Event Details:
🗓️ Friday, May 17 9am-3pm CT
🎟️ FREE to the public. Registration required.
📍 Frisco area; location to be shared with attendees
ℹ️ Participants ages 18+ welcome

If you're at the Forum, drop by our table to say hi and be sure to attend Sajl and Mackenzie's presentation! Not yet registered? Go to https://www.eventeny.com/events/lgbtq-mental-health-forum-pride-frisco-11644/ to register.

Meet Dr. Deleski✨

Dr. Deleski practices from an individualized perspective, in order to meet the needs of her clients rather than offering therapy in a “one size fits all” framework. She provides counseling services to couples, families, and individuals over the age of 18 and has successfully worked with clients struggling with anxiety, grief & loss, couple/marital issues, and those who experience challenges related to their relationship with food and/or their body. She also has expertise in providing care and guidance for members of the LGBTQ+ community who are exploring gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or relationship issues.

In addition to seeing clients, Dr. Deleski serves as the Executive Director at New Perspective Counseling Services.

Dr. Deleski is accepting new clients for both Telehealth and in-person visits on a case by case basis.

Contact our office today to inquire about getting scheduled with Dr. Deleski!

Struggling with your mental health? You are not alone in your struggles🧡

According to the 2023 State of Mental Health Report by Mental Health America, OVER fifty million adults in the US are struggling with a mental health condition or illness.

If you or a loved one are struggling, please know that this is not something you have to struggle with alone. We encourage you to discuss your mental health with a trusted healthcare professional, like your Primary Care Physician, or a qualified mental health professional, like a Licensed Therapist or Psychiatrist. They can help you get to the root cause of your concerns and help you determine what treatment options are right for you.

Looking for help, but don't know where to start? Reach out to our office today - our team of highly trained mental health professionals are here to help you experience your best mental health!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month🧠

With a growing number of individuals experiencing mental health issues, it is our goal at New Perspective Counseling Services to educate the public on mental healthcare, provide support to those who may be struggling or have loved ones who are struggling, and help advocate for change within the healthcare system to make mental healthcare more accessible.

All month, we'll be sharing mental health resources and tools to help you experience your best mental health!

For more information on Mental Health Awareness month, please visit www.NAMI.org or www.MHANational.org

Meet Zoë✨

Zoë is passionate about providing counseling services to adolescents and young adults transitioning to adulthood and struggling with issues related to relationships, identity, self-image, anxiety, and depression. Her approach to counseling includes the principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She also often uses mindfulness techniques and meditation in session. Her goal is to support you while giving you the tools to face your situation and feel good about yourself and the decisions that you make.

Zoë is accepting new clients for both in-person and Telehealth appointments and is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and Sana Benefits.

Contact our office today to get scheduled with Zoë!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our two favorite admin gals🩷 Sydney and Nikita work hard to make sure our clients, therapists, and community partners are taken care of everyday. We are so thankful for both of them!

Meet K'nisha✨

K’nisha is a firm believer that there is no one size fits all approach to therapy so she utilizes a conversational approach, drawing from various therapeutic approaches to aid her clients in reaching their goals. She incorporates honesty, direct communication, and compassion into her approach to encourage individuals to be an agent of change within their own lives and align themselves with what they truly value. She provides counseling services to individuals over the age of 16 and her expertise includes addressing anxiety and phobias, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and body image concerns.

K'nisha is accepting new clients for both in-person and Telehealth appointments and is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Sana Benefits, Cigna, and Baylor Scott and White Health Plans.

Contact our office today to get scheduled with K'nisha!

We’re registered for the NAMIWalk. Are you?🤔

We are so excited to be a Supporter Sponsor of the 2024 NAMI North Texas Walk! Our team is proud to work alongside NAMI in their mission to create a stigma-free, supportive community and join them in being a part of the change for Mental Health for All.

The NAMI North Texas Walk is on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Roughrider Stadium in Frisco. Registration for the walk is free.

Want to join us at the walk? Register at the link below and stop by our table on walk day to say hi!

Unable to join us at the event in person, but still looking to make a meaningful impact? Consider contributing to ending the stigma through a ~tax deductible~ donation to NAMI (also at the link below).

https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1484

Celebrating a full year of growth and healing with NPCS🥳 Today we celebrate Nathaniel's first 'workiversary' with us. We are so thankful to have him on our team and walking along side our clients on their journey towards better mental health. Here's to many more years of making a difference, one session at a time!

"A semicolon is used when an author could have ended their sentence cut chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life."

World Semicolon Day is a day for us to come together to honor those who have been impacted and affected by su***de. The semicolon represents a continuation of life, not an end; it marks a decision to move forward, not to stop.

It takes strength and courage to continue on when it all feels like too much. If you are still here writing your story, we want you to know how proud we are of you and grateful that you are here with us today. If you are currently struggling, we want you to know that you are not alone in your struggles, that you are loved and wanted here, and that it is time to connect with a licensed mental health professional or seek immediate psychiatric intervention.

If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis or are actively in danger of hurting yourself, please call 988 (The Su***de and Crisis Lifeline), 911 (for immediate medical attention), or go to your nearest emergency room.

Meet Stefanie✨

Stefanie’s approach to therapy is one that is collaborative, in which you are the expert on your life and her job is to help you identify and reach your individualized goals. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Gottman to help you make positive changes in your life. She offers individual counseling to adolescents (12+) and adults, as well as counseling to couples in all stages of their relationship. Stefanie has experience working with couples on issues of betrayal, communication, conflict management, and premarital counseling and specializes in supporting individuals and their family members who are coping with substance use, trauma, life adjustment/transitions, depression, anxiety, and other mental health diagnoses.

Stefanie is accepting new clients for both in-person and Telehealth appointments and is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and Sana Benefits.

Contact our office today to get scheduled with Stefanie!