Freedom from OCD & Anxiety
A modern approach
It’s essential for us that our clients get personalized and flexible treatment. We are experienced in providing online support for individuals and families whose circumstances indicate Teletherapy or Telepsychological services. Contact us to learn more about our secure options for virtual support and in-person services.
Mary Kathleen Norris
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mary Kathleen Norris is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families for decades in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Kathleen specializes in diagnosing and treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and anxiety spectrum disorders. Kathleen also has extensive experience treating body-focused repetitive behaviors and tic disorders.
Kathleen approaches treatment with a wealth of knowledge and experience, providing in-depth psychoeducation and collaboratively establishing evidence-based treatment plans. Kathleen completed a post-graduate certification in behavioral treatment of OCD from the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation in conjunction with the Harvard School of Medicine. Kathleen is an active member of the IOCDF, the TLC Foundation for body-Focused repetitive behaviors, and the Tourette Syndrome Association. Kathleen has spoken at numerous national conferences on OCD, related anxiety disorders, and body-focused repetitive behaviors sharing information with providers, family members, and individuals.
Kathleen is a founding member of OCD TEXAS, a state-wide nonprofit organization with the mission of support and advocacy for sufferers of OCD. Local presentations include the Tarrant County Psychiatric Association, Tarrant County Pediatric Association, Cook Children’s Hospital, John Peter Smith Hospital psychiatric residency program, Texas Christian University, and local school districts.
Kathleen is also an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor for the University of Texas in Arlington. She lectures and precepts psychiatric nurse practitioners in the PMH-NP program in the School of Nursing on OCD, anxiety disorders, and body-focused repetitive behaviors.
Kathleen completed her counseling training at Liberty University in Virginia and offers spiritually integrated treatment. Kathleen is married to her high school sweetheart and has two children and six delightful grandchildren. In her free time, Kathleen enjoys gardening, sewing, and painting.
Mary “Lexie” Low, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Low’s clinical interests include obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, personality disorders, and other anxiety spectrum disorders. She has experience working with clients across the lifespan and particularly enjoys working with adolescents and adults.
Dr. Low approaches treatment with warmth, compassion, empathy, and humor. She fosters a collaborative relationship in therapy, encouraging clients to take an active role in developing their unique treatment plans and goals. Dr. Low utilizes a strengths-based approach in her work, emphasizing individual clients’ strengths and skills while providing new skills to accomplish therapeutic goals. She also appreciates learning what clients value and enjoy but may have avoided due to symptoms related to anxiety or depression. Dr. Low highly values authenticity, creating a safe environment and genuine relationship with clients. Dr. Low is also aware of and attentive to diversity, spirituality, sexuality, gender, and multicultural factors and incorporates these factors into treatment with her clients.
Dr. Low is trained in evidence-based approaches to treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE). Dr. Low also incorporates Motivational Interviewing (MI) and mindfulness-based interventions into her work with clients.
Dr. Low earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. She earned a Master of Education degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. Dr. Low earned a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Regent University of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Low has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health, university, and Veteran Affairs inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Low completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at the VA North Texas Healthcare System in Dallas, TX. At the VA, she gained in-depth experience working with Veterans in acute inpatient psychology and outpatient settings, including behavioral health, general mental health, and comorbid trauma/substance use clinics. Dr. Low completed an APA-accredited postdoctoral fellowship at a community mental health clinic providing specialized OCD and Anxiety treatment in Austin, TX.
Dr. Low loves to rock climb, run, hike, and spend time outdoors. In her free time, she enjoys attending concerts, going to museums, and exploring restaurants. She also enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Steve Nash.