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 deep passion for empowering individuals, couples, and families to navigate life’s challenges and achieve holistic emotional and relational well-being.

With a Master of Science in Counseling specializing in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy, Deon brings a comprehensive understanding of human dynamics and the science of healthy relationships to every session.

As an EMDR-trained therapist, Deon helps clients process and heal from trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences that impact emotional health and connection. Through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), he guides clients in releasing the emotional weight of the past, fostering resilience, and building greater self-awareness and peace in their relationships.

Deon’s therapeutic approach blends compassion with evidence-based techniques, integrating Gottman Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and EMDR. His goal is to meet each client where they are—helping them restore balance, deepen intimacy, and discover practical tools for growth and communication.

Known for his warmth, empathy, and grounded presence, Deon creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, valued, and empowered to make meaningful change. His clients often describe his style as both insightful and action-oriented, helping them move from emotional pain to lasting transformation.

In addition to his clinical work, Deon is passionate about community education and mental health advocacy, contributing to initiatives that raise awareness, reduce stigma, and expand access to quality counseling for all.

As a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, EMDR-trained clinician, and QMHP, Deon stands ready to support individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward healing, connection, and resilience. His mission is to help every client experience deeper emotional health, stronger relationships, and a renewed sense of hope for the future.

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, EMDR-trained trauma therapist, author, and entrepreneur dedicated to strengthening marriages, families, and communities through both faith-based and evidence-based counseling practices. Serving clients throughout Dallas–Fort Worth and across Texas virtually, Bridgette believes seeking therapy is an act of courage and vulnerability. She is committed to providing a safe, compassionate space of “no shame, no guilt” where individuals and couples can heal, grow, and thrive.

As a therapist, Bridgette specializes in marriage and family therapy, integrating the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, and resolve conflict with empathy. She is also EMDR-trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and uses this trauma-informed approach to help clients process painful memories, reduce emotional distress, and experience long-term relief from anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms. Clients who participate in EMDR therapy often report feeling calmer, more empowered, and more present in their relationships and daily lives.

For individual therapy, Bridgette combines EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and attachment-based approaches to address the lasting impact of formative experiences. Her areas of expertise include trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, premarital counseling, and couples therapy. Bridgette 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.

Together with her husband, Deon Reed, who is also an EMDR-trained Marriage & Family Therapist, Bridgette co-founded Relationality Counseling, a Dallas-based practice offering virtual and in-person therapy for couples and families. Through workshops, retreats, and online resources, the Reeds help couples pursue one another with renewed passion, communication, and purpose. They also host “Family Fridays”, a weekly online prayer and connection experience for couples and families seeking faith-centered encouragement.

Beyond her therapy practice, Bridgette is a published author and speaker whose work bridges psychology, spirituality, and practical relationship tools. Her debut devotional, RELEASE: 90 Days to Embrace God’s Plan for Your Life, reached readers worldwide, followed by Bold, Fierce & Transformed, featured on FOX Good Day, ABC Good Morning Texas, and other major outlets. Her forthcoming devotional for couples will be published by Zondervan | HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

A passionate community leader, Bridgette also founded Blooming In Process, a women’s discipleship and mentoring organization equipping women to grow in faith, motherhood, and purpose. She has partnered with over 200 national brands—including Toyota, Baby Dove, Walmart, Pampers, Disney Jr., and Crayola—to impact families across the nation positively.

Bridgette’s life and work are anchored in her belief that true transformation begins in the home. She and Deon live in the Dallas–Fort Worth area with their two children and their beloved dog, Ruby, continuing their mission to help families heal and thrive through faith, love, and evidence-based care.