Meet The Team

DEON REED

Co-owner of RElationality Counseling

Deon Reed is a dedicated and experienced Marriage & Family Therapist - Associate and Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with a passion for empowering individuals, couples, and families to navigate life's challenges and achieve holistic well-being. With a Master of Science in Counseling degree specializing in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy, Deon brings a comprehensive understanding of human dynamics and relationships to this practice.

With a rich background in marriage and individual coaching and counseling, Deon has honed his skills in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to clients from diverse backgrounds. He has a keen ability to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Throughout his career, Deon has demonstrated a commitment to helping clients cultivate healthier relationships, resolve conflicts, and develop effective coping strategies. He possesses expertise in a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including Gottman Theory, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and family systems theory, tailoring his approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual, family, or couple.

Deon’s professional journey is characterized by a genuine dedication to continuous learning and growth. He stays informed about the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health, ensuring that his clients receive the highest quality of care possible.

Whether supporting couples through communication challenges, guiding individuals through personal growth and healing, or facilitating family therapy sessions, Deon is committed to fostering positive change and facilitating meaningful connections. His warmth, empathy, and clinical expertise make him a trusted ally in the journey toward greater emotional well-being and fulfillment.

In addition to his clinical work, Deon is also deeply committed to advocacy and education in the mental health field. He actively contributes to community initiatives and professional organizations, striving to promote awareness, reduce counseling stigmas, and advocates for access to quality mental heath care for all people.

As a Marriage & Family Therapist - Associate and QMHP certified counselor with a Master of Science Degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy, Deon stands ready to support individuals, couples, and families on their path to healing, growth, and resilience. With his compassionate guidance and clinical expertise, clients can feel empowered to overcome challenges, cultivate healthier relationships, and live more fulfilling lives.

BRIDGETTE REED -

Co-owner of relationality counseling

LICENSED MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST - ASSOCIATE

LICENSE # 205495

Supervised by Laurie Hightower, LMFT - License #: 201471

Bridgette Reed is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, author, entrepreneur, and emerging voice with a mission to strengthen marriages, families, and communities through both faith and evidence-based practices. She believes seeking counseling is an act of courage and vulnerability, and she is committed to creating a safe haven of “no shame, no guilt” where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.

As a therapist, Bridgette specializes in the Gottman Method and EFT for couples, helping partners build stronger connections and resolve conflict with compassion. For individual therapy, she integrates EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and attachment-based approaches to address the lasting impact of formative experiences. Her expertise spans anxiety, depression, trauma, premarital counseling, and marriage and family therapy. She holds a degree in Sociology from Michigan State University, a Master of Science in Counseling with high honors from Walden University, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Social Psychology at Liberty University.

Beyond her counseling practice, Bridgette has built a multifaceted career as an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Her first book, RELEASE: 90 Days to Embrace God’s Plan for Your Life, reached readers worldwide, followed by Bold, Fierce & Transformed, which was featured on FOX Good Day, ABC Good Morning Texas, and other national outlets. Her forthcoming devotional for couples will be published by Zondervan | HarperCollins Christian Publishing. As co-founder of Relationality Counseling with her husband, Deon, Bridgette leads workshops, retreats, and resources designed to help couples pursue one another with passion and purpose. Together, they also pray every week with couples on their Family Fridays hosted on Facebook.

A passionate community leader, Bridgette founded Blooming In Process, a women’s discipleship and mentoring organization that helps women of faith grow in motherhood, marriage, and purpose. Through events, and her online community, she inspires women to live out the life God intended with joy, courage, and grace. Her influence extends to brand partnerships as well, having worked with over 200 household names, including Toyota, Baby Dove, Walmart, Pampers, Disney Jr., and Crayola to impact families and communities nationwide.

Over the past decade, Bridgette has successfully created multiple businesses, and has been honored with the 40 Under 40 Award in the Gifts & Stationery industry for her award-winning stationery brand. She is also a sought-after speaker on marriage, faith, social media influence, and entrepreneurship, equipping women to create multiple streams of income while keeping their faith and family first.

Above all, Bridgette’s life is anchored in her close walk with God and her belief that true transformation begins in the home. She and her husband Deon, live in the Dallas area with their two children and beloved dog, Ruby, building a legacy of love, faith, and impact that resonates far beyond their family.