About Lex

Lex Vriend (they/them) is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Dr. Karla Gomez-Estrada of DTA and Dr. David Huffman, LPC-S, RPT-S. Lex has a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas and has a background in international development and middle school education. They counsel children, adolescents, adults, and groups and have clinical experience working in domestic violence agencies, elementary schools, and university outpatient clinics. In their spare time, they enjoy fossil hunting, yoga and meditation, playing the viola, and spending time with friends and family.

Clinical Specialties and Community Affirmations

• Trauma recovery

• Anxiety/Depression

• Terminal illness

• Grief and loss

• Religious abuse

• Integrating spiritually transformative experiences

• Size-affirming body liberation

• LGBTQIA+ identity exploration and thriving

• Kink and poly-affirming care

• Neurodivergent affirming care

Therapeutic Orientation

Lex knows that life can often be painful and frightening in a changing and uncertain world. They respect the natural existential turbulence that arises in each unique stage of life. In the light of that often-heavy backdrop, Lex believes that your life is precious and irreplaceable. Their therapeutic orientation stems from a conviction that, while therapy is a partnership between therapist and client, you are the expert on your own life. They are passionate about creating an emotionally safe space where you can develop deeper intimacy with yourself, learn to embrace your wholeness, leverage your own inherent wisdom, and then choose your path forward from a place of empowerment. They are eager to walk with you into a life of vibrance, self-compassion, and rich meaning.

Interested in therapy for your child?

When working specifically with children, Lex uses Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). Play is a child’s first language. Children do not express themselves with words the way adults do. Accordingly, Lex uses CCPT to create a relationally nurturing environment where children can use play to communicate their emotions and needs on their own terms. Data shows that this allows them to develop self-respect and learn that their feelings are acceptable. It also empowers them to express their feelings responsibly, develop skills for creative problem solving, and learn how to make and take responsibility for their own choices.  

Lex is currently accepting clients in person at the Fort Worth location and for telehealth appointments and can be reached at lvriend@DTAcare.com.