Counseling in Dallas · Robert Clark, LPC
Depression Therapy in Dallas
A supportive, structured approach to lift low mood, rebuild motivation, and reconnect with what matters — with a licensed Dallas counselor who meets you where you are.
- 4.9 · 40 Google reviews
- Texas LPC #66476
- 15+ years in practice
- Beck Institute CBT training
When everything feels like too much
Depression is more than sadness. It can look like exhaustion, numbness, losing interest in things you used to enjoy, or just not feeling like yourself. It can make reaching out feel pointless — which is exactly when support helps most. You do not have to figure this out alone.
How CBT helps with depression
Robert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a proven approach for depression that works on both the thoughts and the day-to-day patterns that keep low mood in place.
- Gently interrupt the cycle of negative, self-critical thinking
- Rebuild small, doable routines that restore energy and momentum
- Reconnect with activities and relationships that matter to you
- Develop tools to catch and manage low periods earlier
A pace that respects where you are
There is no pressure to have it all figured out before you come in. We start small, build from there, and adjust as you make progress — with practical steps between sessions that meet your energy, not someone else's idea of it.
When therapy alone is not enough
Some depression does not fully lift with therapy or medication, and that is not a failure; it is information. For those seasons there are further options. Our Cole Avenue suite is also home to Resilience Neuro Health, the concierge psychiatry practice of Dr. E. Will Clark, MD, which offers TMS therapy in Dallas: a non-invasive, drug-free treatment for depression that has not responded to medication. Robert can help you think through whether it is worth exploring.
Depression therapy FAQ
Is therapy enough, or do I need medication?
Therapy helps many people with depression on its own; for some, therapy plus medication works best. Robert is not a prescriber, but he is glad to coordinate with your physician or a psychiatrist if medication may help.
How soon might I feel a difference?
It varies, but many people feel some relief early simply from having support and a plan, with steadier change over the sessions that follow.
Do you take insurance?
We are private-pay by choice — we do not bill insurance. That is what keeps sessions unhurried and fully confidential, with no diagnosis codes, session limits, or volume pressure shaping your care. The rate is straightforward, and often close to what you would pay out of pocket on a plan.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 now. To book counseling, call (469) 210 - 0126.
Care led by Robert Clark, LPC
Robert Clark is a Dallas Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people find real relief through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — an evidence-based approach he describes as therapist and client working collaboratively toward change. He pursued advanced CBT training at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia, where the method was developed.
His approach is personal. As an undergraduate, Robert survived a life-threatening cancer diagnosis and a bone-marrow transplant — an experience that taught him to “suffer well” and shaped the warm, steady, judgment-free way he walks with clients through their own hardest seasons.
More about Robert →- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Texas
- M.A., Marriage & Family Counseling — Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Advanced CBT training at The Beck Institute, Philadelphia
- Gottman Relationship Therapy — Certified Level 1 Therapist
Reviewed by Robert Clark, LPC · July 2026
In their words
Read all reviews →Rob is the best of the best. I've known Rob, as a practitioner, for over ten years and he effortlessly guides and encourages his clients through life's challenges. I cannot recommend him enough!
Rob is a fantastic CBT counselor. He knows his craft well. He's my preferred place to refer patients in need of CBT counseling for anxiety, OCD, or similar issues, and I consistently get positive feedback from those who use him as their therapist.
Rob is an excellent counselor. He is personable and has remarkable discernment. He seems to have a natural talent for getting to the core of issues and providing ways to reshape how to think about and approach them. He has been immensely helpful in walking through difficult situations.
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