After working as a therapist for many years, I have settled into my role as a Somatic Coach, Therapist Mentor, and Co-Healer. I’m also the ferociously empathic voice behind the Instagram account @theempoweredtherapist. Alongside my colleague, I co-own Empowered Healing Dallas, a social justice-informed therapy practice in Dallas, TX, where we focus on providing trauma-informed mental health services to folks in Texas, and over 40 other U.S. states.
I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology and both my Master’s and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman’s University, along with a certification in Gender & Multicultural Studies. Since finishing my graduate work, I have completed Somatic Experiencing Practitioner training, studied Somatic Resilience and Regulation with Kathy Kain and Steve Terrell, and earned a Complex Trauma and Attachment-based EMDR certification. But perhaps most integral to my knowledge, I have been an active healer for three decades, and I continue to integrate new knowledge through my one on one and group work with fellow healers, entrepreneurs, therapists, and creatives.
Ferociously on your side, asking for you to join me
The Empowered Therapist
Meet
Therapist Mentor
The Empowered Therapist began as a place for me to share knowledge and extend healing beyond the therapy room. As a long-time public speaker, social media gave me a way to reach a wider audience, helping people find gentleness for themselves, normalize the effects of trauma, and feel truly seen and validated.
I believe we are each our own best expert. My role as a somatic coach and therapist mentor is to guide you back to your own answers and remind you that you are not alone. Healing happens in small, powerful doses—and through normalization, validation, education, and empowerment, we all have the capacity to create the changes we long for.
When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me at home spending time with my three beloved rescue pups—Chimi, Waffles, and Snuffy, or trying out a new Dallas restaurant.
Danica
Thanks for letting me see you,
We all deserve compassion, empathy, and kindness.
We can grow in our capacity to be there for ourselves.
In order to heal, our narratives about ourselves often need to change.
Your feelings are valid whether or not you understand them.
It’s reasonable to wonder who you’d be if you hadn’t experienced trauma.
Befriending our bodies is a crucial part of healing.
We’re living through a time of profound cultural and societal upheaval and distress.
I Believe...
Being gentle and curious will help you to return home to yourself.
On-repeat TV show
Schitt's Creek
Favorite Vacation
anywhere I can explore
therapist approved cardigans
Clothing Staple
I like to move at my own pace
On A Day Off...
attending to my needs in the here-and-now
Self-care looks like
relaxing with my morning coffee
Favorite Weekend Routine
chips & salsa
My Favorite Snack
reality TV dating shows
current interest
My Favorite Things
What made you want to create The Empowered Therapist brand, rather than just posting online?
I saw a real need for people to experience healing. Social media is a great resource, but it’s not where the true healing work can happen. I wanted to expand my offerings into a variety of services, ranging in prices, time commitment, depth, and ease of access. I feel really proud of how this company has expanded and think the services we’re providing are a great addition to the therapy services offered at Empowered Healing Dallas.
What kinds of offerings are available through The Empowered Therapist?
The Empowered Therapist provides a range of resources for clinicians and complex trauma survivors, including trauma healing retreats, EMDR intensives, couples intensives, somatic trainings for therapists, OCD trainings, therapist coaching, and private practice support. These offerings are designed to help therapists deepen their skills, avoid burnout, and build sustainable, values-aligned practices.
Do you see therapy clients in your private practice?
No, I no longer see therapy clients. In 2024 I transitioned fully into coaching in terms of my individual work, although I still have a very active administrative role in the practice I co-own. Empowered Healing Dallas is a trauma-informed, culturally affirming therapy practice founded by Dr. Brittany Escuriex and myself, in 2019. It was built with the mission of creating a safe, inclusive space for healing where all bodies, identities, and lived experiences are honored. The practice now also serves as a hub for training, retreats, and mentorship for clinicians through The Empowered Therapist brand.
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last updated 9/6/25
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