Therapy & Counseling Services for Celina Residents
Celina is growing fast, and so are the demands on the people building their lives here. If you're feeling the weight of it all, whether in your relationship, your stress levels, or the gap between the life you're living and the one you want, therapy can help. I'm Dr. Lori Runge, a PhD therapist serving Celina residents from my Frisco office and through secure online sessions.
Hi, I'm Dr. Lori Runge - Therapist Serving Celina, Texas
I became a therapist after two decades in the corporate world as a Senior Vice President and years working in a family-owned business. I'm also Gottman Method trained (Level I & II certified), which grounds my couples work in decades of research on what builds lasting relationships. That background means I understand what it's like to juggle professional ambition with the relationships that matter most. I work with individuals and couples who are ready to stop going through the motions and start living with more intention, more presence, and more peace. My approach is rooted in mindfulness, which simply means helping you become aware of the patterns that keep you stuck so you can choose something better.
In-Person & Online Therapy for Celina Residents
My office is at 5300 Town and Country Blvd in Frisco, roughly 20 minutes from Celina heading south on Preston Road or the Dallas North Tollway. For Celina clients who prefer the convenience of staying home, I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy that works just as well as in-person. Evening appointments are available Monday through Wednesday to accommodate busy schedules.
What Brings Celina Residents to Therapy
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Building a Life and Losing Your Connection
You moved to Celina for the promise of space, new beginnings, and a better quality of life. But between the construction, the commutes, and the endless settling-in, you and your partner have drifted. The conversations have become transactional. The closeness you used to share has been replaced by exhaustion. Using the Gottman Method and mindfulness-based couples therapy, I help you stop building everything around you and start rebuilding what's between you.
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Anxiety in a Season of Change
Everything is new: new home, new neighborhood, new school drop-off routine. Change, even good change, activates the nervous system. If you're feeling on edge, second-guessing decisions, or struggling to settle into a life that's supposed to feel exciting, you're not doing anything wrong. Anxiety often spikes during transitions, and therapy gives you tools to calm the noise and find your footing.
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Feeling Invisible in Your Own Life
You're taking care of everything and everyone, but nobody's asking how you're doing. The resentment is building quietly. You might not even recognize it as resentment yet. It might just feel like tiredness that never goes away. Individual therapy is a space where you finally get to focus on yourself, understand what you need, and start making room for it.
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Relationship Patterns That Followed You Here
A new zip code doesn't erase old patterns. If you find yourself repeating the same arguments, falling into the same roles, or reacting in ways that feel automatic and frustrating, those patterns likely have roots in your family of origin. Understanding where they come from is the first step toward choosing something different.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy That's Actually Practical
Mindfulness isn't about finding extra time in your already packed day. It's about changing how you move through the time you have. When you learn to notice your automatic reactions instead of being controlled by them, you show up differently: calmer with your kids, more connected with your partner, more grounded in yourself.
I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to help you see what's already there and give you tools to use it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Prosper Residents
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My Frisco office is about 20 minutes south of Celina via Preston Road or the Dallas North Tollway. I also offer online therapy, which many Celina clients prefer for the convenience.
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The first session is a conversation, not an evaluation. I'll ask about what's going on, what you'd like to change, and what your goals are. You set the pace, and there's no pressure to share more than feels comfortable. Most people leave the first session feeling a sense of relief.
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Yes. I work with couples at every stage, whether you're dating, engaged, married, or navigating a long-term partnership. The commitment to the relationship is what matters, not the legal status.
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I combine mindfulness-based therapy with the Gottman Method, which is grounded in over 40 years of research on relationships. The Gottman approach provides concrete tools for communication, conflict management, and building trust. Mindfulness adds a layer of self-awareness that helps you catch your patterns in the moment rather than only understanding them in hindsight.
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Individual therapy sessions are $210 and couples sessions are $260. I am a private-pay practice. I don't bill insurance directly, but I can provide a superbill for you to submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
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Absolutely. Many of my clients alternate based on their schedule. The experience and quality of therapy are the same either way.
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That's a great question to explore in a free 15-minute consultation. I'll help you think through what's going on and which approach is the best starting point. Sometimes we start one way and adjust as things evolve.
