Angela Prior (She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-S, E-RYT, Brainspotting trained
In-Person in Dallas, TX 75218
Online in Texas
Are you tired of feeling stuck, like words can't capture the depth of what you're truly going through; especially when dealing with past trauma, anxiety, or a difficult relationship with your body? I offer Embodied Healing that moves powerfully beyond traditional talk therapy. I specialize in Trauma-Informed Care, non-diet approach, utilizing experiential modalities like Brainspotting, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga to help you process what words can't reach. If you are ready to stop intellectualizing your pain and start cultivating true resilience, self-awareness, and the ability to feel grounded in your own skin, contact me today to explore how this unique, whole-person approach can unlock lasting change.
Client Focus
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Brainspotting A therapy that uses eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma. It helps release emotional and physical pain held in the body.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: I utilize a mind-body approach to counseling recognizes that our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations are interconnected, viewing the body as a vital resource in the healing process. This integrated therapy utilizes Mindfulness to ground you in the present moment and cultivate non-judgmental awareness of your internal experience, paired with Brainspotting to access and process trauma and distress held deep within the subcortical brain. Incorporating Trauma-Sensitive Yoga offers gentle movement and breath practices to regulate the nervous system, increase interoception, and promote a sense of safety within the body. Furthermore, frameworks like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) help you clarify values and take action toward a meaningful life while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings, while Compassion Focused Therapy develops self-kindness and understanding, helping to soothe and regulate the threat system in the body and mind. This holistic method moves beyond cognitive understanding, facilitating deep emotional processing and true embodied healing.
Education & Credentials
Angela Prior LCSW-S, E-RYT, Brainspotting trained
- Female
- License # 57320
- Licensed in TX
- Practicing Since 2010
Education: I have my bachelors of arts with a major in Social Work and minor in Psychology from The University of Findlay in 2009 and my Masters in Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2010.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 175
- Accepts Insurance
- I am in network with Aetna and out of network with other insurance carriers
Angela Prior Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Dallas, TX 75218
- Available Online for residents of Texas
- Online Therapy Details: We utilize a Hipaa compliant form of google meet
Have you ever felt like you're talking in circles in therapy, or that words alone just can't quite reach the depth of what you're experiencing? This is incredibly common, especially when navigating tough stuff like the residue of past trauma, the persistent grip of anxiety, or a lifetime of struggle with body image and food.
At AP Counseling + Yoga, we understand that true healing is a whole-person experience. We believe that sometimes, just talking about things allows us to stay in our heads, intellectualizing our pain rather than feeling it and moving through it.
What Makes Our Practice Different? The Power of Embodied Healing
Our practice is centered on Embodied Healing through Experiential Therapy which is a unique approach that integrates mind and body to unlock emotions, process trauma, and foster profound, lasting growth.
We go beyond traditional talk therapy by utilizing a diverse range of proven, somatic modalities designed to help you connect with yourself in a deeper, more profound way:
Brainspotting and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Powerful tools for processing and releasing the stuck energy of trauma and anxiety held in the nervous system.
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: Cultivating mental well-being, mindfulness, and embodiment practices without the pressure or performance of a typical class. It’s about accessing mind-body centering and regulation.
Expressive Arts: Finding voice and processing experiences when words simply fail.
We specialize in Trauma, Eating Disorders, and Anxiety.