Therapy & Counseling Services for Prosper Residents
Living in Prosper often means building a new life from the ground up: new home, new schools, new routines. When the excitement of that fresh start fades and the real pressures set in, therapy can help you stay grounded. I'm Dr. Lori Runge, a PhD therapist serving Prosper from my nearby Frisco office and through secure online sessions.
Hi, I'm Dr. Lori Runge - Therapist Serving Prosper, Texas
I work with individuals and couples who are navigating the tension between building something great and holding onto what matters most. Before becoming a therapist, I spent twenty years as a Senior Vice President in the corporate world and helped run a family-owned business. I'm also Gottman Method trained (Level I & II certified), which means my couples work is grounded in evidence-based research on what makes relationships last. I know firsthand how the drive to succeed can quietly erode your relationships and your sense of self. My approach is rooted in mindfulness, helping you develop the awareness to catch those patterns before they take over and giving you practical tools to create lasting change.
Conveniently Located in Frisco
My office is at 5300 Town and Country Blvd in Frisco, about 15 minutes south of Prosper via the Dallas North Tollway or Preston Road. For clients who prefer to skip the drive, I offer secure online therapy that works just as well from your living room. Many Prosper clients appreciate the flexibility of alternating between in-person and virtual sessions. Evening appointments are available Monday through Wednesday.
What Brings Prosper Residents to Therapy
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The Loneliness of a New Community
Prosper is one of the fastest-growing communities in North Texas, and that growth brings a paradox: you're surrounded by people but can feel deeply isolated. Many of my Prosper clients moved here for the schools, the space, the opportunity. But leaving behind established friendships and support systems takes a toll that can show up as anxiety, sadness, or tension in your relationship. Therapy provides a consistent, grounded space to process that transition and rebuild your sense of connection.
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A Marriage Stretched Thin by Expectations
New mortgage, demanding jobs, young kids, the pressure to make it all look effortless. When everything in your life is brand new and high-stakes, your marriage often absorbs the stress. You stop checking in with each other. Small irritations become recurring fights. The partnership that was supposed to be your foundation starts feeling like one more thing to manage. Through the Gottman Method and mindfulness-based couples therapy, I help you stop treating your relationship as an afterthought and start treating it as the priority it is.
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Parenting Pressure and Losing Yourself in the Process
You moved to Prosper for your kids. Their schools, their activities, their future. But somewhere along the way, your identity narrowed to "mom" or "dad" and the rest of you got shelved. If you're feeling resentful, depleted, or disconnected from who you used to be, that's not selfish. That's a signal. Therapy helps you reclaim space for yourself while still showing up fully for your family.
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Old Wounds Surfacing in New Surroundings
Big life changes have a way of stirring up old pain. A new home can trigger feelings about the home you grew up in. Parenting young children can bring your own childhood experiences flooding back. If patterns from your family of origin are showing up in your current relationships, family of origin therapy can help you understand why and give you the freedom to write a different story.
A Mindful Approach to Therapy
When life moves fast, it's easy to operate on autopilot: reacting instead of responding, doing instead of being. Mindfulness-based therapy helps you slow down just enough to notice what's happening inside you so you can make choices that align with who you actually want to be, as a partner, a parent, and as yourself.
I believe you are the expert in your own life. What I offer is a steady presence and practical tools to help you reconnect with your own wisdom.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Prosper Residents
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About 15 minutes south via the Dallas North Tollway or Preston Road. My office is at 5300 Town and Country Blvd in Frisco. Online therapy is also available if you'd prefer virtual sessions.
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Absolutely. Relocation is one of the most common reasons people start therapy. Losing your established support network while adjusting to a new community is stressful, and having a consistent space to process that transition can make a real difference.
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Yes, and that's actually an ideal time to start. You don't need to wait until things are broken. Many of my strongest outcomes come from couples who recognize early that something has shifted and want to address it before it deepens.
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If the challenges you're facing are mostly about your relationship, couples therapy is usually the best starting point. If you're dealing with personal stress, anxiety, identity questions, or patterns from your past, individual therapy may be the right fit. We can talk through this in a free consultation and decide together.
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I work with adults only, both individually and as couples. I do not provide therapy for children or adolescents.
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I use a combination of mindfulness-based therapy and the Gottman Method, which is an evidence-based approach built on decades of research into what makes relationships work. It gives couples concrete tools for improving communication, managing conflict, and rebuilding trust. Paired with mindfulness, it helps you become more aware of your reactions so you can show up differently in real time.
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If you're coming for couples therapy, I work with you as a couple. If one of you also wants individual therapy, I'd typically refer that person to another therapist to maintain objectivity in the couples work. We can discuss the best approach for your situation.
