Holistic Approach to Mental Health, LLC

About Holistic Approach to Mental Health, LLC At Holistic Approach, we believe healing is possible for everyone. Families, stories, and lived experiences shape how we see the world—but old patterns do not have to define the future. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying more than you should, you don’t have to walk the journey alone. 🌿 Our Mission At Holistic Approach to Mental Health, our mission is to provide holistic, trauma-informed care that fosters healing, resilience, and legacy. We support the mind, body, and spirit through compassionate, evidence-based, integrative, somatic, and nervous system–informed approaches that may include parts work, mindfulness, and spiritual integration (when welcomed)—meeting each individual where they are while guiding them toward sustainable, long-term transformation. Our model of care is intentional and structured, recognizing that meaningful healing unfolds over time. Clients are supported through a phased process that includes: Safety & Stabilization Processing & Emotional Integration Integration & Reinvention of Mind and Body Patterns Through this framework, we help individuals move beyond survival into clarity, regulation, and purpose. We serve individuals, families, and groups across the Dallas–Fort Worth area and virtually throughout Texas. Founded by Leah A. Ondiek, M.Ed., M.S., LPC-S, CMIHP, Holistic Approach is built on a model where specialized care and collaborative support work together—ensuring each client receives the depth, structure, and continuity needed for lasting change. 🌱 Our Core Values Compassion · Integrity · Excellence · Collaboration · Growth · Legacy These values guide every interaction and decision, ensuring that care is not only effective—but consistent, ethical, and sustainable. 🧠 Our Specializations At Holistic Approach to Mental Health, we offer integrative, trauma-informed care that meets you where you are—while helping you move forward with clarity, stability, and intention. Our work blends somatic, nervous system–informed, and evidence-based approaches to create care that is both grounded and impactful. When appropriate, services are coordinated across providers to support true whole-person healing. We support teens, adults, families, and clinicians navigating stress, trauma, transitions, and growth. 🌿 How We Support You Integrative Trauma Therapy (EMDR, IFS, Inner Child Work) A structured, guided approach to processing experiences, breaking patterns, and creating lasting change. Somatic & Nervous System–Informed Care Helping your body feel safe again—so you can feel more present, regulated, and at ease. Mindfulness-Based Therapy Simple, practical tools to support clarity, emotional balance, and resilience in everyday life. Spiritual Integration (When Welcomed) Making space for your values, beliefs, and deeper sense of meaning as part of the healing process. Talk Therapies (CBT, DBT, SFBT, Narrative) Evidence-based approaches tailored to meet your unique needs. 🌿 Areas of Focus Burnout, stress, and emotional overload Anxiety and emotional regulation Trauma and life transitions High-functioning overwhelm (professionals, caregivers, leaders) Generational healing and family dynamics 🌿 Group Support & Teen Programs We offer group-based experiences for teens and young individuals, creating a space for connection, skill-building, and emotional growth. Teen groups focus on: Emotional regulation and self-awareness Navigating peer relationships and identity Building confidence and communication skills Healthy coping and decision-making Groups are structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate—supporting teens in feeling seen, supported, and better equipped for everyday challenges. 🌿 Integrated Care When needed, care may include coordination with psychiatric providers for evaluation and medication management—ensuring support is aligned, thoughtful, and comprehensive. 🌱 For Clinicians & Future Providers We also support those doing the work. Through hands-on, integrative training and supervision, we work with: LPC-Associates (LPC-A) Nurse Practitioner (NP) Students Our approach is practical, immersive, and rooted in real clinical work—supporting you in deepening your presence with clients, strengthening your skills, and building a practice that is both effective and sustainable. Whether you are growing in your role or preparing to step into independent practice, this space is designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. ✨ Our Passion & Promise We are more than a mental health practice—we are a space for structured healing and restoration. Healing begins when individuals feel safe, seen, and supported, and deepens through consistent, intentional care. At Holistic Approach, we help clients: Break cycles of stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm Release burdens that have been carried alone Rebuild patterns of thought, behavior, and nervous system response Step into resilience, clarity, and purpose Create healing, strength, and peace that extends across generations ✨ Healing. Strength. Peace. Legacy. 📌 Practice Policy No personal information, mobile numbers, or messaging consent data will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. 🌿 Meet the Team At Holistic Approach to Mental Health, we operate through a specialist-led, collaborative care model. Leah A. Ondiek, M.Ed., M.S., LPC-S, CMIHP, serves as the clinical anchor and integrative specialist, with a broader team supporting clients through coordinated care when appropriate. This structure allows us to provide: Depth through specialization Continuity through collaboration Flexibility based on client needs We offer both insurance-based and self-pay options, including: Structured integrative care bundles (8-session model) Sliding scale support (limited availability) Program-based care (Reset to Rise, group services, and specialty offerings) We invite you to schedule a free consultation to determine the most appropriate provider and care pathway for your needs. 🌸 Leah A. Ondiek, M.Ed., M.S., LPC-S, CMIHP Founder & Clinical Director | Integrative Trauma Specialist Educator | Author | Speaker | Consultant 📍 Limited Availability Leah maintains a limited, specialist-level caseload to preserve depth, presence, and clinical excellence. Her services are best suited for individuals seeking: Integrative trauma work Structured, phased care High-impact, transformation-focused therapy Care may include collaboration with additional providers to support the full scope of client needs. 🌿 About Leah Leah A. Ondiek, M.Ed., M.S., LPC-S, CMIHP, is the Founder and Clinical Director of Holistic Approach to Mental Health, LLC, providing integrative, trauma-informed care grounded in somatic, nervous system–informed, and evidence-based approaches. With over 15 years of experience, her work supports individuals, families, and professionals navigating burnout, trauma, ADHD, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Her approach integrates EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic practices to help clients move from survival into regulation, clarity, and long-term resilience. Leah also provides clinical supervision and EMDR-informed consultation, supporting therapists in deepening presence, strengthening clinical confidence, and building sustainable, meaningful practices. Her work is not only about symptom relief—it is about creating lasting change that impacts individuals, families, and future generations. 🌿 Retreats, Sanctuary Experiences & Speaking Leah facilitates retreats, workshops, and speaking engagements focused on restoration, nervous system regulation, and sustainable renewal for individuals, families, and organizations. 📚 Authorship & Media Author: Tom and the Tree Inside Upcoming: Divine Being Speaker: Winning Woman Summit Podcast Guest: Simple Faith 🌸 Leah — The Person Leah is a devoted wife and mother of two daughters. She is a progressive partner who has learned the art of holding space for what matters most—family, purpose, growth, and presence. Her life is grounded in faith, intentional living, and a deep commitment to legacy and generational healing. She embodies both discipline and joy, living by the belief: “There is nothing as powerful as teaching our children that we can do both well—and still create beautiful lives for ourselves and others.” Outside of her work, Leah is fully present with her family—whether ziplining, traveling, cooking, dancing, or creating meaningful everyday moments. She shares a love of soulful cooking and dance with her youngest, and adventure and travel with her oldest, building connection in ways that honor each of them. Leah draws inspiration from her parents’ legacy as educators and community leaders. Her late father, Peter Ondiek, was an educator and author, and her mother dedicated over 25 years to teaching—instilling values of integrity, service, and impact. She finds renewal through travel, nature, spirituality, and embodied practices, influenced by formative experiences near Lake Victoria in East Africa. 🌿 Rodney – Senior Clinician Rodney W. Taylor, M.S., LPC-S Senior Clinician | Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor Rodney brings a steady, grounded presence to every session. He is known for helping individuals and families reframe their stories and move toward clarity and connection. With a strong background in talk therapies and systemic interventions, Rodney emphasizes practical growth and emotional resilience. Rodney’s Specializations Individual Therapy – supporting adults through life transitions, stress, trauma, grief, and personal growth Couples Counseling – strengthening relationships through communication, trust, and conflict resolution Adolescent Support – guiding teens through challenges related to identity, behavior, and emotional regulation Addiction Recovery – addressing chemical dependency with structured interventions and relapse-prevention strategies Family Systems Therapy – helping families rebuild dynamics, establish boundaries, and restore connection Rodney’s therapeutic style is grounded in talk-based modalities including CBT, DBT, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. He tailors interventions to each client’s needs, ensuring care that is practical, trauma-informed, and empowering. He also serves as a supervisor and mentor for emerging clinicians, ensuring the next generation of counselors are trained with both clinical rigor and ethical excellence. His integrative approach combines systemic thinking, solution-focused interventions, and resilience-based strategies for lasting change. 🌿 Rodney the Person Rodney is a husband, father of six, and grandfather of seven. His family is his greatest joy and motivation. He lives the values he teaches — love, faith, accountability, and resilience. As a youth pastor, Rodney invests deeply in the next generation, mentoring and guiding with wisdom and care. Outside of work, he enjoys family time, serving in church, reading, reflecting, and being in nature. Those close to him describe him as grounded, faith-filled, and deeply compassionate — someone who embodies the principles of healing and wholeness he shares with his clients. 🌼 Elizabeth – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth Ikenyei, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Clinical Department Elizabeth provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management as part of Holistic’s rigorous team-based care. Specialties: Anxiety Disorders – generalized anxiety, panic, phobias Mood Disorders – depression, bipolar disorder, related conditions ADHD & Attention Concerns – evaluation and medication management for children, teens, adults Trauma-Related Disorders – PTSD, stress-related conditions Behavioral & Emotional Regulation – irritability, impulsivity, disruptive behaviors Integrated Treatment Planning – collaboration with therapists, families, and healthcare providers Elizabeth is committed to delivering care that is client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, ensuring each person feels supported, respected, and empowered. 🌼 Elizabeth the Person Elizabeth is known for her kindness, warmth, and nurturing spirit. She enjoys movies, music, and quality time with loved ones — simple joys that ground her. Her faith and passion for cultural awareness guide her life and practice. Friends and clients alike describe her as someone who brings calm and reassurance to any room, embodying the belief that healing includes joy, rest, and the courage to hope again. ✨ Together, Leah, Rodney, Elizabeth, and the Operation team embody the mission of Holistic Approach: Healing. Strength. Peace. Legacy.