Dr. Bianca Mickan, PhD, LPC

06/26/2025

With safe words and subs in charge, just another way to play.

06/25/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome our new counselor/therapist to the practice! I am genuinely happy to have Hannah join our team and am confident in her exceptional skills and compassionate approach. Hannah’s dedication to providing thoughtful, personalized care will undoubtedly bring great value to our clients and community.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome — we are excited for the positive impact Hannah will make on the journey toward mental health and well-being!

📣 Welcome to the Team!
We are thrilled to welcome Hannah Goggins, LPC-Associate, to the Anchor of Hope Counseling family in Southlake! 💙

Hannah brings a compassionate, trauma-informed, and holistic approach to the therapy room. With a heart for children, teens, young adults, and families, she walks alongside clients navigating anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and more. As a military spouse, she also understands the unique challenges facing military families.

Her gentle strength, genuine presence, and integrative counseling style align beautifully with our mission: Empowering Hope, and Transforming Lives.

✨ Join us in giving Hannah a warm Anchor of Hope welcome!

Read more about Hannah in her bio! 🔗⬇️

https://anchorofhopecounselingllc.com/about-us/hannah-goggins/

06/03/2025

💔Reflecting on Grief in a Special Month❤️‍🩹

As a family therapist, I often witness how the layers of grief can surface during certain times of the year—anniversary dates, birthdays, or holidays that remind us of loved ones we've lost. I’m currently reflecting on this personally, as June marks a poignant time for me: my father’s birthday, the anniversary of his passing six years ago, and Father’s Day—all within the same month.

These moments bring a wave of emotions—sadness, longing, gratitude, and sometimes a sense of loss that can feel overwhelming. It’s important to remember that feeling grief during these times is not only normal but also a vital part of honoring our loved ones and processing our emotions. Grief is a testament to the love we shared, and it reminds us of the impact our loved ones had on our lives.

The Importance of Feeling Grief

Suppressing or avoiding grief can lead to prolonged emotional distress, while allowing ourselves to feel these emotions can promote healing and understanding. Grief is a personal journey, and it ebbs and flows in its own time. Embracing these feelings can help us integrate the loss into our ongoing lives, keeping the memory of our loved ones alive in meaningful ways.

Ways Mental Health Support Can Help

Expressive Practices: Journaling, writing letters, or creating art can serve as outlets for your feelings and help you process complex emotions.

Talking with Trusted People: Sharing memories and feelings with friends, family, or a support group can provide comfort and validation.

Professional Support: A therapist trained in grief counseling can offer tailored strategies to navigate difficult emotions, develop resilience, and find new ways to connect with your loved one’s memory.

Self-Compassion and Mindfulness: Practicing kindness toward yourself and engaging in mindfulness meditation can help you stay grounded during emotionally intense times.

Creating Rituals: Honoring your loved one through rituals—lighting a candle, planting a tree, or sharing stories—can provide a sense of connection and continuity.

As we approach these emotionally charged dates, remember that grief is a process, and it’s okay to seek support when needed. Honoring your feelings and giving yourself grace during this time is a powerful act of self-care and love.

If you’re navigating similar feelings, know that you’re not alone, and help is available. Together, we can find ways to cherish memories while also caring for our mental health.

With compassion,
Dr. Bianca Mickan
(Psychotherapist and Daughter of James)

06/03/2025

⚓️🩵 We’re Growing! ⚓️🩵
Anchor of Hope Counseling in Southlake is hiring Clinicians. Come join our compassionate and supportive team!

If you’re a licensed therapist who is passionate about walking alongside others in their healing journey, we’d love to meet you. At Anchor of Hope, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where both our clients and clinicians can thrive.

✨ Warm community
✨ Meaningful work
✨ Flexible scheduling
✨ A place where your gifts can make a real impact

Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit?
📩 DM us or email info@counselingaoh.com to apply!

Let’s bring hope together. 🩵⚓️

03/27/2025

There is no better feeling than feeling appreciated 💘, especially with your favorite adjective 🥰.

03/06/2025

What a dream come true to work with such a wonderful and driven therapist!!! Cheers to healings minds with warm hearts ❤️‍🩹

Welcome Julia Sweet to the Anchor of Hope Counseling Family! We are delighted to introduce her proficiency and empathy that will impact many on their healing journey.

Julia specializes in addressing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, peer relationships, codependency, relational issues, spirituality, life transitions, school-related concerns, self-esteem, trauma, and PTSD. She customizes her therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each client.

✨ READ MORE HERE ⬇️🔗

https://anchorofhopecounselingllc.com/julia-sweet/

Julia is now available for in-person appointments at our Southlake office and Telehealth appointments anywhere in Texas.

01/03/2025

I would just to highlight because every morning I go there to get my coffee they give me a compliment about my appearance in some way…outfit, nails, makeup. I think it may be part of their customer service training BUT it makes me feel good 💓 and we need more of that!!! Nothing like feeling like you are baddie on the way to work! Keep it up Dutch Bros Coffee!!

12/17/2024

This morning I received a text message from a mom of one of my teenage clients. The message said “[client’s name] asked for more sessions with you next year on her Christmas list”. 🥹🥹🥹

This definitely falls into the top 3 GREATEST complements I have ever received in my profession ❤️💚

As we prepare for the holidays, remember to do the work on yourself as that is the greatest gift you could give others…a stronger version of you 🙌🏼

12/07/2024

I am proud to announce that I am now practicing in a new location but still serving the North Texas community. Check out our website and give us a shout out 💕

https://anchorofhopecounselingllc.com/

🛋️ Services tailored to your unique needs. ✨ Passionate about the healing journey.

04/24/2024

Angela Stillman, PhD, is a passionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at Dr. Messina & Associates in Flower Mound and Southlake, Texas. Dr. Stillman has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples, with a wide variety clinical and relational issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, fears and phobias, and relationship and family conflict.

Dr. Stillman understands the uniqueness of every person, and tailors each session to her client’s needs and goals, utilizing a flexible, client-centered approach and incorporating a range of evidence-based therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and clinical hypnotherapy.

Dr. Stillman is dedicated to promoting the well-being of her clients and providing personalized treatment in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Her goal is to provide the highest quality of psychotherapy services to her clients, and she is committed to working closely with each individual to help them find meaningful solutions to their challenges.

Dr. Stillman is married and has three sons. They enjoy family time on the weekends and riding around the city on their golf cart. In her spare time, Dr. Stillman runs a nonprofit organization called C-Squad Foundation, which provides financial assistance to families of children fighting cancer.

Visit to our website to learn more and book your appointment today! www.drmessina.com/team/angela-stillman-phd/

03/01/2024

Sonal Patel, MS, is an empathic licensed professional counselor (LPC), passionate about creating a safe space and providing support to her clients as they navigate life’s challenges. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, and motivational interviewing to aid in the treatment of emotional and behavioral concerns in children, adolescents, and adults at Dr. Messina & Associates, in Flower Mound, TX and in Southlake, TX.

Sonal earned a Master of Science degree in clinical counseling from Emporia State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma. She began her career in Kansas, gaining experience in private practice, community-based services, and youth in foster care. She specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, adolescent emotional and behavioral problems, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders. Sonal is a licensed professional counselor in Texas and Kansas.

Additionally, Sonal volunteers in her local community, raising funds for school supply donations and aided in creating workshops for students to help utilize coping skills for anxiety. Sonal appreciates the arts and enjoys watching indie movies and scrapbooking. She has a passion for living a healthy lifestyle and loves hiking and biking.

Visit to our website to learn more and book your appointment today! drmessina.com/team/sonal-patel-lpc/