Therapy & Counseling Services in Allen
Something brought you here, and whatever it is, it matters. Whether you're navigating a rough patch in your marriage, carrying stress that won't let up, or feeling like you've lost touch with who you are outside of your roles, therapy can help. I'm Dr. Lori Runge, a PhD therapist serving Allen through my Frisco office and secure online sessions.
Hi, I'm Dr. Lori Runge - Therapist Serving Allen, Texas
I became a therapist after spending twenty years in corporate leadership as a Senior Vice President and working in a family-owned business. That path taught me something most therapists don't learn in graduate school: how deeply our professional lives affect our personal ones, and how the patterns we carry from our families shape both. I bring that real-world understanding into every session. My approach is rooted in mindfulness, helping you slow down enough to see what's actually happening beneath the surface so you can make intentional choices instead of running on autopilot.
In-Person & Online Therapy for Allen Residents
My office is at 5300 Town and Country Blvd in Frisco, about 15 minutes west of Allen via US-75 or McDermott Drive. For Allen clients who prefer virtual sessions, I offer secure online therapy you can access from home or anywhere private. Many of my Allen clients mix in-person and online appointments depending on their week. I offer evening hours Monday through Wednesday for those with full daytime schedules.
What Brings Allen Residents to Therapy
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Carrying It All Without Asking for Help
Allen is full of people who show up for everyone else. You're managing a household, a career, your kids' schedules, maybe aging parents, and you've convinced yourself there's no time to focus on you. But the resentment is building, the exhaustion is real, and the version of yourself you used to recognize feels far away. Therapy is the one space where you don't have to hold it all together. We'll work on reconnecting you with your own needs and building a life that has room for you in it.
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A Relationship That Feels More Like a Business Partnership
You're coordinating logistics, splitting responsibilities, keeping the household running. But when's the last time you actually talked about something that wasn't a calendar item? Many Allen couples come to me not because things are terrible, but because things are flat. The spark faded and neither of you knows how to get it back. Couples therapy helps you move past the surface and rediscover why you chose each other in the first place.
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Anxiety That Shows Up as Control
Sometimes anxiety doesn't look like worry. It looks like needing everything to be perfect, overplanning, snapping when things go off-script, or lying awake running through tomorrow's problems. If you recognize yourself in that pattern, you're not alone. I help Allen clients understand the thoughts driving their need for control and develop a calmer, more grounded way of moving through each day.
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Navigating a Chapter You Didn't Plan For
A job loss. A divorce. Kids leaving home. A health scare. Life transitions have a way of pulling the ground out from under you, especially when they don't match the timeline you had in mind. Therapy gives you a steady place to process what's changing, grieve what you're losing, and find clarity about what comes next.
Mindfulness That Fits Your Real Life
Mindfulness isn't another thing to add to your list. It's a way of paying attention to what's already happening inside you so you can respond with intention instead of reacting out of habit. When you learn to notice your thoughts without being ruled by them, your relationships improve, your stress becomes more manageable, and you start showing up as the person you actually want to be.
I believe you are the expert in your own life. I'm here to offer tools and guidance that help you find your way back to yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Plano
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My Frisco office is about 15 minutes from most Allen neighborhoods. Take US-75 south to the Sam Rayburn Tollway or head west on McDermott Drive. I also offer online therapy if you'd rather not drive.
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If you're asking the question, that's usually a sign something is ready to shift. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many of my Allen clients come in simply because they want to feel more like themselves again. A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure way to see if we're a good fit.
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Therapy addresses emotional and relational patterns, often exploring how past experiences shape your present. Coaching tends to focus on goal-setting and forward action. My approach blends both. We'll go deep enough to understand what's driving your challenges while also building practical skills you can use right away.
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Both. About half my practice is individual therapy and half is couples work. Some clients start individually and later bring their partner in, while others come as a couple from the beginning. We'll figure out what makes sense for your situation.
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Individual sessions are $210 and couples sessions are $260. I am a private-pay practice and do not bill insurance directly, but I can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement through your insurance provider.
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Yes. I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online sessions for anyone located in Texas. Many of my Allen clients use teletherapy regularly or alternate between online and in-person appointments.
