GearingUP Reviews

Amazing intake experience. I felt heard and seen and truly cared for. I feel so hopeful about all the steps they are going to take to really dig into the roots of my trauma and help me find the best path forward!

Laura was great.

Laura provided great information about scheduling, will be calling back for more!

Wonderful clinic and therapist!

Great experience and even better staff !

Laura Cantu is one of a kind!

Maggie is a wonderful therapist!!

Laura was absolutely amazing! She was friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience even better. Her positive attitude and attention to detail really stood out. You can tell she genuinely cares about making sure people have a great experience.

Thank you, Laura, for being awesome! Highly recommend! 🙌

Been doing so much better since I have come and I am now in reality too!

Had a wonderful experience at this facility. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Laura Cantu went the extra mile for me.

It is clear from our initial meeting that the people here are highly educated and experienced, along with caring deeply about their clients needs. The high level of individualized, thoughtful programming is incredible.

Great experience.

Very Professional.

Front office staff was helpful, overall a great experience!

Great place!

The doctor was very personable and professional. It was a great experience to meet with her.

My experience with Yazmin is that she is a patient listener and a reliable teacher of skills, whether DBT or CBT.

Dr. Gearing is awesome and the staff is super friendly. I look forward to working with them moving forward.

Completed our intake appointment with Dr. Fearing today and we had an excellent experience. She took time to truly understand the struggles out son is working through, and outlined a plan to support him and us as parents. She was warm, compassionate and very knowledgeable.

This counseling service has by far been the most thorough, evidence-based practice I have used for our family. I appreciate their careful attention to detail and communication for the treatment process!

Staff is always accommodating and helpful. Responds quickly! Wonderful team!

Both Drs. Sylvia & Milt Gearing are clearly knowledgable, compassionate, evidence based & committed clinicians. We are excited to work with them & the Gearing Up Team.

I am lucky to have found Gearing Up. Their DBT practice has vastly improved my life. June H. is the best. I look forward to meeting with her every week. Everyone at Gearing Up is friendly, helpful, and supportive.

Lovely first appointment! I felt heard and seen. Excited to benefit from the work we do together.

I am seeking care for my son here. So far we have just had our intake appointment, but everything has been great! Dr. Gearing & her staff are all so personable. I feel like our family is going to be in great hands.

Dr. Gearing was very informative regarding my child’s treatment plan and how my involvement will help with the success of her treatment. She was very reassuring and I’m excited to see what the outcome will be.

Dr. Gearing creates such a save environment that is so good for the sessions! The staff is very kind and very communicative which is amazing!

She was professional, empathetic, very knowledgeable and supportive during the intake.

Knowledgeable and professional!

Great intake interview with Dr. Gearing! She is knowledgeable, experienced, understanding & kind. Very friendly staff interactions with scheduling as well.

My husband and I completed the intake call and I feel it went well. Our concerns were heard regarding our son and a plan was laid out to determine the best way to help him with is anxiety. Looking forward to working with the team.

She is awesome and a good listener

Dr. Sylvia Gearing was very welcoming and immediately made me feel very comfortable. She was inventive with the questions she asked but while making it feel you were talking to a good friend. I definitely recommend it.

The DBT program at Gearing up is life transforming!! My Therapyst Dr Nathalie is a rockstar., Subject matter expert, practical and in depth. She has radically guided me in changing my life I will forever be grateful to her and the whole DBT program at Gearing up!! I highly reccomed both.

Our initial parent meeting could not have gone more smoothly. The doctor was friendly, personable, knowledgeable, and reassuring. Can't wait to get started with the process!

I highly recommend this clinic and my current therapist Yazmin. I have learned so much from her in DBT and her insightful examples/explanations have been a great help to my understanding. She is an amazing teacher, listener, and I always look forward to our appointments together. She’s wonderful!

My son neurologist recommended Gearing Up to us. We’ve seen a shift in our son that has ADHD for the past 8 months. So far our experience has been good, we are in the process of completing his assessments.

Dr. Gearing was informative, sincere, and very helpful throughout our experience. She took the time to share detailed information about the therapy orders at Gearing Up Counseling and made sure everything was clearly explained. Her professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care were greatly appreciated. I felt supported and well-informed every step of the way.

GearingUP has been very thorough in their evaluation & counseling with our child. I wish we had known about them sooner.

Really great experience with the initial intake! Dr. Gearing was lovely to speak with and I like what I’ve learned so far about how they run their practice. The entire staff has been great to deal with. Highly recommend!

I just had our intake appointment and it went very well. I felt understood and welcomed. Everyone very organized and responsive.

June is a great therapist and has helped greatly with overcoming difficult things. Highly recommend!

I was very impressed with my intake for my son. Very professional, open, and honest! I loved the feedback and open communication along with the transparency to all of my questions or concerns. Highly recommend!!!

Alisha has been instrumental in supporting, teaching and guiding me through parenting skills. She is engaging, supportive, professional and insightful. So grateful for Alisha and Gearing up.

I recently discovered GearingUp Therapy. I had an “intake” about 2 days ago and an actually experiencing anticipatory “excitement” juxtaposed to anticipatory anxiety!!! If you knew me, that is a breath of fresh air ( as it were) to myself. They were so positive, calming and compassionate that I am actually looking forward to relinquishing my so-called control and allowing them to pilot my path for now. I understand that all people are different and may/do experience the same event/stimulus differently. I am confident even now to say that if you are struggling with mental health issues, alcoholism or substance use disorder, love in yourself just a little bit…call this facility and allow them to show you the way back to your authentic, genuine self!!! Peace and light!!!

Ruqiya has been great so far. My daughter really liked her and was in a noticeably good mood afterward and is looking forward to her next session.

Matt has been wonderful so far. My daughter really likes him and feels like she can relate to him, which has made the process feel comfortable and positive. We’re only a few sessions in, but it’s already been a great fit and we’re very grateful.

Very quick and easy process! Dr. Gearing was easy to talk with and made me feel comfortable with next steps regarding my daughter’s potential treatment.

June is very warm, nonjudgmental and provides a safe place to open up in order to rebuild the brain to think in a positive way.

Ruqiya is very upbeat making learning DPT skills logical and informative.

Dr. S. Gearing was very nice and receptive. She asked questions and was not pushy. I was a pleasure talking with her. The staff I spoke with was also nice a courteous. They all seemed to want to help me with coping mechanisms.

Blanca is so awesome! Before starting our skills she always asks how my week has been and catches up from the last time we spoke instead of jumping in the lesson right away.

Tammara is so awesome! She truly listens to what you have to say. She has helped me tremendously!

Omari is great with my 6 year old son. My son feels completely comfortable with him and looks forward to the days he gets to go to Omari’s office. I do feel like it is helping him figure out all those big emotions he experiences and how to handle them.

Antonette has been an incredible therapist to work with. From the very beginning, she created a space where I felt safe, heard, and never judged. She has a calm and grounding presence that made it easier for me to open up about things I normally struggle to talk about.

What I appreciated most about working with her is how thoughtful and patient she is. She listens deeply and asks questions that really help you reflect and understand yourself better, rather than just giving surface-level advice. Even during difficult conversations, she always approached things with kindness and compassion.

Antonette truly cares about the people she works with, and it shows in the way she supports you through the process. I’m really grateful for the time I had working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who is empathetic, professional, and genuinely invested in helping you grow.

Very supportive and kind staff. This has been a very positive experience working with everyone.

Loved how they work with you with scheduling and doing it with zoom instead of going in..

A+

I love Gearing Up. I’ve been a patient on and off for years and now my daughter is a patient. They’re understanding and with the exception of a few payment issues I wouldn’t trust my family to anyone else.

Great place! I have been seeing June for years and she has helped me so much. Gearing Up has the ability to help in so many ways. There's a therapist for everyone.

Dr. Gearing was wonderful during the intake. Very patient and kind – I’m looking forward to continuing this process.

I had the opportunity to begin DBT skills training with Blanca at Gearing Up, and even in the early stages, she made a very positive impression on me. Blanca is incredibly kind, patient, and easy to talk to. She creates a warm and supportive environment that makes learning new skills feel approachable rather than overwhelming.

I appreciated how clearly she explained concepts and how genuinely encouraging she was throughout the process. I’m grateful for the time I was able to work with her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone interested in DBT skills training.

Courtney and Laura were always so helpful when it came to scheduling and rescheduling appointments. They were friendly, responsive, and made the whole process really smooth and stress-free. It’s clear they care about making sure everything runs efficiently while also being kind and professional with patients. I really appreciated their help throughout my time there.

Tammera has been a great influence on our daughter. Her calm no-nonsense demeanor has been so helpful in our therapy journey.

Maggie does a great job of presenting the DBT skills to our daughter. She is a meaningful part of our team and we’re glad she is working with us.

Maggie’s consistent instruction in the DBT skills has been a big part of our daughter’s therapy journey. We are happy she is part of our team.

Courtney and Laura have been very helpful in navigating the process of my daughter. Highly recommended ❤️

I’m so grateful to have Alisha Garcia as parenting skills therapist. She is knowledgeable, professional, and understanding. I recommend her and gearing up as they have been a big help.

Very wonderful! And informative

Very responsive to concerns with a caring team

Dr. Sylvia was very kind, listened well, and assured me of options available through their program. Laura was able to give me information about my insurance coverage and cost applicable. Looking forward to beginning the process.

I did a lot of research because I’ve had many therapist before and it felt like I never had a good match. They were either too “spiritual”, lacked attention to what I said, or just kept saying I need to focus on the good things… here I really feel that I have found the root of my problems and guess what? The are real!! They are things I need to work on! Their approach is clinical and to the point. Science based! I really like that! Absolutely recommend them! Staff is also so great! They are all so easy to talk to and always available!

My therapist is Tammera and she is absolutely amazing! She really listens and she actually made me realize what are the things that I need to work on! Nobody, after years of therapy, accomplished that! She is very chill and doesn’t make you feel like you are being evaluated. When you are talking to her it feels like you are venting to a friend and that really makes a difference!

Alisha has been such a wonderful leader for the parenting classes my husband and I attend every Monday. She creates a welcoming and supportive environment where we comfortable sharing and learning.
Her guidance is practical, encouraging, and relatable. She presents the information in a way that is easy to understand and apply at home, and we’ve truly benefited from the tools and strategies she teaches.
We appreciate her dedication, positivity, and the care she puts into every session. We are very grateful for her support and highly recommend her classes to any parents looking to grow and strengthen their family.

Mr. Omari has been an incredible support for my 10-year-old. He is patient, kind, and truly knows how to connect with children in a way that makes them feel safe and understood. My son feels comfortable opening up to him, which says so much about the trust and relationship Mr. Omari has built. I highly recommend Mr. Omari to any family looking for a compassionate and effective counselor.

Being new to therapy, Maggie has made me feel so welcomed and understood. I look forward to every meeting!

So far we've been really happy with everyone we've worked with at GearingUP!

Working with Dr. Nathalie Raper has been a game-changer for my family. As a recovering laissez-faire parent, I struggled with setting boundaries and following through. Nathalie coached me on how to be stern when necessary and how to hold my ground with confidence. After just a few months, I have so much more peace of mind. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and expertise.

Love talking to Alisha. She does a great job, keeping me engaged during parent counseling. She has a great way of connecting everyday events too the therapy techniques being taught to my daughter.

Quota is a great therapist!!!

June is a great therapist!!!

Very sweet staff and they are very accommodating to work with. They are very genuine about providing the best patient care and support, and I could not imagine receiving therapy anywhere else.

Tammera has been working with our daughter for a few months. She says Tammera is easy to talk to and makes her feel comfortable. We are thankful for her kindness and expertise.

Dr. Gearing was incredibly friendly and receptive and listened closely to my concerns. Her and her team quickly formulated a plan that would work for me and my son and scheduled the appointments. This has been a more than positive experience so far.

My overall experience with Gearing Up Counseling has been incredibly positive. Every interaction I’ve had with the staff has been kind, professional, and welcoming.

Laura in scheduling has always been helpful, responsive, and understanding, which makes a big difference when navigating appointments and logistics. Dr. Gearing has been thorough and thoughtful during evaluations, and every interaction with his wife has been warm and welcoming…you truly feel cared for from the moment you meet them.

I’ve also worked with several individual counselors over the past two years, and each experience has been positive and supportive. The consistency, compassion, and professionalism across the entire practice really stands out.

I’m very grateful for the care I’ve received here and would absolutely recommend Gearing Up Counseling to anyone looking for a supportive and well-run practice.

I’ve had a really positive experience at Gearing Up Counseling, especially working with Antonette as my skills counselor. Her teaching style has been such a great fit for me.

I’m someone who takes a lot of notes to make sure I fully understand what I’m learning, and Antonette is always patient and supportive throughout that process. I never feel rushed or dismissed…she truly wants to make sure I’m following and not missing anything.

She’s kind, caring, and thoughtful in how she teaches. What I appreciate most is how she takes the time to help me understand how to apply the skills we learn to real-life situations, not just in theory. That has made a huge difference for me.

I’m very grateful for the support and guidance she provides and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate, effective skills counselor.

Great communication and structure! Everyone from staff to the counselors have been wonderful.

I had a very wonderful experience. All of my questions were broken down and answered in a simple way to understand.

Dr.Gearing was so very welcoming and thankful to have me join

Alisha is a great therapist.

“Very helpful! I always feel understood after each session. Highly recommend.

Helpful, kind, and easy to talk to.

Maggie is great!

Nathalie is the best! She always listens and makes sure I understand everything

Antonette is amazing! She is engaging and thorough in her skills sessions. Our individual sessions are so helpful as well. She validates my feelings and helps me to understand them even when I can’t always articulate them clearly!

Tammera has worked so well with our daughter, listening and guiding her with feedback that she’ll be able to use for the rest of her life.

Dr. Sylvia is such a genuinely dedicated mental health care provider. She not only provides excellent counseling; she is constantly studying the research and participating in learning from a wide variety of teachers to deepen her understanding of what it takes to help her clients.

I have been benefiting from DBT at Gearing Up for about a year and a half. June is teaching me many new skills to help me regulate my emotions. These include mindfulness and meditation as well as reframing my thoughts and gratitude. I am making progress with my anxiety and depression. I believe it can help anyone seeking to make progress in their mental health journey.

June is the best!

Omari was a wonderful therapist for us! He helped so much and we are grateful for him.

Very kind but firm therapist. Great fit for our child!

Scheduling was quick and easy, and Laura went above and beyond to help us adjust our appointment to a time that worked better for our son. She was patient, understanding, and truly made the whole process stress-free. We’re very grateful for her support!

I give Dr. Nathalie Raper and GearingUp five stars without hesitation! Dr. Raper has been an incredible guide during my parenting sessions. She creates a truly supportive environment, giving me the crucial space I need to grow and evolve as a parent. I’m not just receiving advice; I’m learning practical, helpful skills that I can immediately apply to ensure my child thrives and becomes the best they can be. I am deeply grateful for her consistent support and expertise. If you're looking for professional, empowering, and truly effective parenting support, Dr. Raper is the one to see!

Gearing up has been nothing but amazing to me and my family for a long time now. I’ve personally worked with Antonette for personal sessions along with skills classes for over a year now. My depression and anxiety are minimal and I process daily stress better than I ever expected to. I would highly recommend her to anyone I can!

Antonette is absolutely wonderful and has provided great care since I have started seeing her. She is very personable, intelligent and this is shown in her practice.

Maggie has been great at teaching DBT skills. She gives effective explanations and examples which resonate with our daughter. We’re happy to have her as part of our team.

GearingUP provides quality and up-to-date counseling services. They have equipped me with effective tools and strategies to maintain and strengthen my mental health. I am thankful to to be able to have virtual appointments – it saves me the time and hassle of commuting to and from the office. I truly appreciate having a professional and caring doctor who listens and supports me every step of the way. I highly recommend GearingUP to anyone seeking compassionate and effective mental health care.

Very nice person , easy to talk to and helpful

GearingUp and Yazmin are wonderful! We’ve had a great experience to date with this practice and they’ve really been helping my child/our family. So grateful!

We recently had our initial consultation with Sylvia and left feeling incredibly hopeful and optimistic about the support our son will receive. From the start, Sylvia was warm, attentive, and deeply knowledgeable. The entire conversation felt comfortable, and we felt heard and understood as parents. It was clear that they genuinely care about creating a positive and personalized experience for our son.

We really appreciated how Sylvia took the time to understand our concerns and shared their approach in a way that made us feel confident moving forward. We’re excited to begin the therapy process with Omari and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our son.

If this initial meeting is any indication, we’re certain we’ve found the right fit for our family.

Extremely knowledgeable, a delight to work with, and passionate about her job.

June has been an absolutely wonderful therapist so far. Very accommodating and easy to talk to. She is warm and makes the process much easier to digest and she allows me to open up freely. Highly recommend June!

Tammera and Yazmin have both been amazing therapists for me. I’ve been with Tammera for a couple years and Yazmin has been an amazing addition to this clinic. Tammera is incredibly knowledgeable, listens without judgement, and I have learned so much in my sessions with her. I’ve only been with Yazmin for a few months, but she is kind, intelligent, and I leave my sessions with her feeling more at ease about life. I highly recommend both of them and this clinic!

Gearing up has been great for both me and my wife. Gaining control of our emotions and keeping them regulated was a game changer. My counsler Dr Natilie is a rock star in mental health. She helps quite and direct me to help me manage my adhd and help me navigate some communication and emotional disregulation that had plagued me for years. Best money I have ever spent. It was an investment into a life worth living. Thank you Gearing up you Rock.

Tammera has been an excellent therapist for me for years. She is incredibly knowledgeable, listens without judgement, and I have learned so much in my sessions with her. I highly recommend her and this clinic!

Very professional, compassionate staff!

Matthew is very kind and great at listening and explaining. It's been really nice working with him.

Our experience to date with GearingUp has been fantastic! Tammera is tremendous, as are the office staff. Highly recommend this practice.

I cannot express enough gratitude for Nathalie and her transformative work. The biggest difference is the empowerment I feel. I meet with Nathalie to learn alongside my child, and she expertly guides me in understanding the tools and strategies necessary to be a stronger, more effective parent. She doesn't just offer therapy; she offers education and practical, real-world skills that I can apply immediately.

​Nathalie creates a safe, non-judgmental space for me. Her patience, insightful observations, and dedicated focus on family dynamics have resulted in incredible improvements at home. We have a better understanding of each other, and my confidence as a parent has skyrocketed.

​If you are looking for a collaborative therapist who will empower you and your child together, Nathalie is absolutely the best choice. She is a true partner in growth.

​I cannot recommend Omari highly enough. Finding a therapist who truly connects with a child is challenging, but Omari is absolutely one of a kind.
​From the very first session, my child felt comfortable and engaged, and they genuinely look forward to spending time with him every week. This isn't just a session they have to attend; it's a space where they feel safe, understood, and even excited to be.

​Omari's approach is remarkable. He possesses a unique blend of professionalism, warmth, and genuine creativity that allows him to break through and make therapeutic work fun and effective. The progress we’ve seen in my child has been significant, and it’s all thanks to the positive, supportive relationship Omari has built with them.
​If you are looking for a therapist who can make a real difference and who your child will adore, Omari is the person to choose. He is an outstanding professional and a wonderful human being.

Yazmin is a great coach! Keeps me on target and increases my skills.

Nathalie has been incredibly helpful to me in improving my relationships with my wife, children, etc. Applying the things I've learned from her has improved my daily life.

Yazmin is such a great skills therapist! She knows her stuff and helps me apply the skills to my life. I’m loving working with her!

Tammera is a warm, compassionate, and empathetic active listener who clearly cares! I’m loving working with her!

Mrs. Laura Cantu with gearing up office is always willing to assist and has a positive attitude with each interaction. Makes scheduling easy for parents.

Yazmin recently started working with my teen has been a positive experience.

Yazmin is a great skills coaching therapist! She’s honored a request of mine to make our lessons more interactive, else my attention becomes lost to a biological focus deficit. She includes questions that put me in a thoughtful place to consider where I’ve already used skills, or where I could use them as I’m learning. I’m excited to continue CBT skill learning with her going forward!

Tammera is an awesome therapist! Her listening skills paired with her knowledgeable work background make me feel heard, and helps me discover and or learn where to apply the new-to-me DBT skills we’ve covered in the past year. I’m excited to continue CBT skill learning and application with Tammera going forward!

Omari is amazing! He’s patient, compassionate, and truly understands how to connect with my daughter. At the same time, he stays focused and keeps her on track, no matter how much she tries to steer him elsewhere. He’s been an absolute game changer for us — truly a miracle worker!

Gearing up has been a life saver for my teen. Omari is very patient, non- judgmental, and validates my teens feelings making her feel heard. The skills my teen has learned will be something she can take with her into adulthood. So grateful for Gearing up and Omari.

Our daughter meets with Maggie 1x a week for her individual sessions. She (our daughter) has seen several therapists in the past and, while they have been ok, none of them have made the impact that Maggie has been able to achieve. We credit not only the DBT approach, but also Maggie’s ability to keep things that are shared to herself and not jeopardize our daughter’s trust. We’ve seen amazing progress in about 6months with our daughter gaining trust in herself and utilizing skills that were just given lip service to in the past. I would recommend Gearing UP to anyone looking for a full scope program that hits on every cylinder.

Our daughter sees Ruqiya for her skills training and I have meet with her once. She is a no nonsense, easily relatable therapist who breaks down skills in a way that teens can easily understand and apply.

Ruqiya is an incredible therapist who has made a huge difference for our daughter!

I really appreciate Ruqiya and the way she teaches dialectical behavioral skills. She explains things so clearly and helps me connect what I’m learning to my own life and experiences in a way I’ve never done before. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable because it’s new, but her guidance and reassurance make it easier to sit with those feelings and keep growing. I’m really thankful for her and how much she’s helped me progress.

I've enjoyed my skills sessions with Yazmin. She is knowledgeable and thorough in her approach and I like the moments of mindfulness.

Matthew is a good therapist

My wife, daughter and myself have all worked with Gearing up for years! Milt is extremely caring and supportive! His knowledge level is extraordinary and he takes time to help develop lasting tools that help me deal with the stresses of life! Our daughter is a cancer survivor- my wife is a cancer survivor and life can be challenging at times! All three of us took the DBT classes and we now communicate much better with each other and with our friends! Highly recommend Dr Milt Gearing , Dr. Sylvia Gearing and their wonderful team! Yes it’s ok to go to counseling and yes it works well! Your mind is a terrible thing to waste! Continuous learning and personal growth through counseling has made a world of difference in our lives! Life can be positive and meaningful if you take the time to listen and learn from the highly skilled professionals at Gearing up!

Maggie is excellent with teens and really understands the challenges that come with ADHD and growing up in today’s world. They’re patient, supportive, and easy to talk to, helping teens feel comfortable and heard.

Melissa has been wonderful to work with. They have a great understanding of autism and handle anger and emotional challenges with patience and skill. They create a safe, supportive environment and truly care about their clients’ progress. Highly recommend.

If you like One Piece, or Japanese media in general, you'll enjoy chatting with Matt. In session, he's teaching a lot of skills to help me

Melissa is really kind, and adapts the sessions to try to bring improvement

My daughter loves her chats with Maggie. I’ve seen big improvements since starting therapy

Love my sessions with Nathalie. Our sessions have helped me a lot with my little one

Amazing!

Wonderful therapists :)

Alicia is an awesome therapist!

I have been a client of Melissa Woods here for over 3 years now. Throughout every crisis and dull moment she has been there to reliable guide me through the process of life appreciating it, as well as improving it. This has been done through a relationship that always has my best interest in mind, which is truly all I could ask for from such a service. I am always listened to, challenged, or able to share a laugh depending on the situation.

Maggie is AWESOME!

Natalie is GREAT!!

June continues to be a steady, helpful and authentic therapist for me each week. I highly recommend her and Gearing Up!

I wish I could’ve met with Dr. Gearing yesterday! I am confident that my husband & I have finally found what our child’s mental health has been needing!

Melissa is absolutely, hands down, the best LPC-S, LPA out there! I am so grateful for my long-standing relationship with her and the guidance she has provided over many seasons of life.

Working with Tammera has truly been a game changer. She’s warm, compassionate, and makes every session feel like a safe and welcoming space. Her kindness (and great sense of humor!) makes it so easy to open up and talk about things I used to keep bottled up.
With her support, I’ve learned how to better manage my anxiety and depression, build and strengthen healthy coping skills, and start breaking some of the bad habits that were holding me back. She’s also helped me heal from past emotional wounds and improve my relationships in ways I always hoped I could.
I’m so grateful for everything Tammera has done to help me grow. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and will walk with you every step of the way, I can’t recommend her enough. ❤️‍🩹

I appreciated the evidence-based, structured, and forward looking approach of their practice. There were 2 intake sessions and then brief psychological testing, which I found very thorough. The time commitment was not discussed until my 3rd visit… I was fine with the duration of therapy but imagine that that might be a problem for others. They are able to accommodate late hours, which is huge for me. My therapist June is very compassionate and takes a grounded, step-wise approach that has helped me to get a grip on my symptoms. She is personable, compassionate, and balanced in her opinions. Her explanations of the material are clear, and her techniques motivate without being proscriptive.

Alisha is super kind and thoughtful, she gives me space to work out what I'm thinking and I feel confident that I can share anything with her. I love working with her.

Omari has made just a great connection with our son! It has been difficult for him to feel comfortable speaking to people but he feels comfortable with Omari. We have seen tremendous progress in his situation since Omari has been counseling him!

We LOVE Alisha! My husband and I both see her and she has been clear, constructive, collaborative and concise. She has years of experience and that background shines thru when she is counseling. We trust her implicitly and would recommend her to anyone wanting a DBT therapist that not only has a rich experience but can relate it to you in a way that comes across in easy to digest direction and, when needed, redirection.

My sessions with Alisha Garcia have been going great. I always feel truly listened to and that makes such a difference. She creates a safe space where I can open up and I feel supported and understood every time. I appreciate the way she is fully present in our conversations and it feels like she genuinely cares about my growth and progress.

Omari has been amazing for our daughter! She has tools to turn to when she needs them and he provides a safe space for her to be open and authentic. We’ve seen visible changes in her progress with his support.

Alisha has been warm and easy to connect with as she guides us in our parenting skills sessions. She personalizes the sessions and has helped provide clarity on how we can best support our daughter.

Love DBT therapy. Alisha is the best.

Highly recommend!

Tammera is great! She’s helped me process a lot and I find her time invaluable.

June is so thoughtful and really guides me through my thoughts. I feel so much better after our sessions.

I visited with Nathalie Raper for DBT for over a year and I thought she did a tremendous job. I felt very comfortable talking to her, hearing hard truths and working with her to improve in my parenting approach. I truly appreciate her.

I’ve been working with Alisha for about four months in Parent Skills sessions, and she has been such a valuable support. Alisha is patient, kind, and truly understands the real-world challenges of raising teenagers today. She offers empathy and encouragement while also giving me the tough reminders I need—that I cannot keep doing everything for my son if I want him to learn and grow on his own. She helps me see where I can step back, set boundaries, and still be supportive without taking over. Alisha has given me practical tools and a new perspective, and I feel more confident in my parenting because of her guidance. I would highly recommend her to any parent who wants a counselor who is compassionate but also honest about what it takes to help teens become more independent.

My 16-year-old son has been seeing Omari for about five months, and the progress has been incredible. Omari has a natural ability to connect with teenagers—he’s patient, relatable, and truly understands the real-world challenges teens face today. At the same time, he doesn’t just offer sympathy; he holds my son accountable and encourages him to take responsibility for his choices and actions. That balance of compassion and guidance has made a big difference in how my son communicates, manages stress, and handles difficult situations. We are very grateful to have found Omari and highly recommend him to any family looking for a counselor who genuinely cares and makes a lasting impact.

Nathalie has been amazing. We are so grateful for their work with our family

Tamerra Mclinton is an amazing therapist. She is very knowledgeable , but most importantly she took her time to properly evaluate my situation. I found great value in our sessions.

I have recently started working with Tammera and really enjoy our sessions together. She’s has helped me recognize a lot of past struggles and helps keep me on topic- also while focusing on the current day topics Her lighthearted and compassionate demeanor help with being able to open up and celebrate victories. I truly appreciate her.

My intake meeting with Dr. Gearing was wonderful. Looking forward to beginning this journey with GearingUP!

Matthew at Gearing Up is excellent. He's very easy to talk to, is conscientious of your time and will help you get where you are needing to go. He's helped me put a lot of feelings into words I needed to help grow as a person and parent. The whole office is truly impressive.

Omari does a great job!

We have worked with Omari Smith for a little over 2 years now and he has been a godsend. It's important to have someone your kids can connect with, so we are grateful for Omari and the help he has provided.

My DBT counselor, June, has been such a supportive and encouraging guide on my journey. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where I feel truly heard and understood. Her compassion, practical tools, and gentle guidance has helped me make real progress and feel more confident in myself. I’m so grateful for her care and highly recommend her!

I highly recommend GearingUP Counseling. Extremely professional in every interaction. I appreciate transparency from medical offices and Gearing has not let me down.

GearingUp Counseling has truly been a game-changer for me.
From the first session, I felt heard, supported, and understood. The team is incredibly kind and professional, and they really take the time to get to know you not just your challenges, but your goals, your personality, and what makes you tick. It never felt like a one-size-fits-all approach.

Wonderful experience!

My son has been a client of Omari’s for the better part of 2 years now. Omari is kind, engaging, insightful and thoughtful. He manages to be understanding and caring while also pushing my son to step out of his comfort zone. My son has come a long way and a good amount of that is thanks to having Omari in his corner.

We have been doing our parenting sessions with Alisha for several months. She is insightful, knowledgeable, thoughtful and also manages to make our sessions fun and completely relatable to our situation.

June is fantastic. You will not find a more compassionate and experienced person to work with.

I really owe June so much. She helped me and listened and never judged. She was there during the good, the bad, and the ugly. Without June, I don’t know where I’d be now. She really challenged me to create a life worth living for, and I had never even thought that far ahead before. There’s so many accomplishments I’d love to tell her about, that without her helping me – I don't think they would’ve happened.

If you’re looking for an excellent therapist; go to Gearing Up and see June. She will change your life just like she changed mine.

June is a fantastic therapist. She is very adept at understanding complex dynamics and delivering suitable doses of reality that are instructive and helpful

Very helpful in terms of getting "unstuck".

June is an incredible therapist, and has been so very helpful, I highly recommend her!

Maggie is wonderful! Our daughter has connected with her quickly and Maggie does a great job of meeting her where she is.

Matthew is an amazing counselor! He has helped our family so much and we are forever grateful!

One of the best counseling groups I've ever experienced- my therapist June is empathetic and easy to talk to, and the whole practice is supportive and helpful, even the admin staff! Highly recommend!

Matt has been great with our son. Highly recommend.

Gearing up is some of the best mental healthcare in dallas, hands down! Everyone is so professional, compassionate and dedicated to helping you with your (and/or your child's) needs. Their super science/research/RESULTS based counseling approach is super refreshing and assuring. You won't be disappointed!

Matthew is wonderful! He’s a great listener. He validates my concerns, frustrations, and struggles while also challenging me to look and work through them using the skills I’ve been learning. I also really appreciate when he points out any growth or progress he sees or differences in the way I handle my hardships and struggles. He’s really easy to talk to and is just a great person.

Alisha is a great therapist

Gearing Up has made our family much stronger. Omari is so patient and he builds strong relationships with his clients. Our child has shown so much growth.

Outstanding professionalism, attentiveness, and helpfulness.

I’ve been seeing Melissa Woods for several years and I adore her. She is always present and has a crazy good memory! She has also seen two of my children and probably saved their lives. I give her 5 Stars!!!!!

Omari is an excellent therapist with kids, he has the patience of a saint!

Omari is great 👍🏼

June is an exceptional therapist. She is patient, practical, and very empathetic.

Our daughter loves Tammera! Really appreciate how gearing up pairs up our kids based on shared interests and needs. She’s even excited to start going in person soon which says a lot!

Our son loves Matthew! We appreciated how gearing up worked to pair our kids with therapists they would have shared interests with, very helpful!

We’ve had a great time in parent Therapy with Alisha. She is easy to talk to and very patient and helpful in guiding through the parenting skills program.

Tammera is a great therapist! I have overall had a great experience with the clinic so far and recommend them to anyone needing one

Tammera is absolutely awesome. I love her humour, empathy, and ability to make me feel better no matter how sucky I felt before the session. She validates my feelings but also keeps me in check and I really value her advice as it’s helped me a lottt through the years. I basically grew up with her and I love the dynamic we have built over sessions the past 3 years. I wouldn’t trade it for the world, we are so funny together :)
Edit: it’s been four years!

My family has benefited so much during our time with Gearing Up. Tammera has excellent rapport with our daughter and the program gets results. I’ve never met someone who is as invested in helping her clients as Dr. Sylvia. My husband and I have learned how important our role is in this process and we couldn’t be happier to have these providers on our side.

You will be impressed and feel truly at home with Dr. Sylvia Gearing. From our very first conversation, she walked me through the entire process—what to expect, how it works—and reassured me with the words, "You are at the right place. We are here to help you."

Dr. Gearing creates a smooth, welcoming, and encouraging experience. She took the time to help me understand the program and what Gearing Up is all about. Her approach builds trust and confidence, and she makes you feel certain that you’ve chosen the right path and the right team to support your transformation.

I highly recommend Dr. Gearing to anyone ready to begin their journey of growth and healing.

My experience is that June is a helpful counselor who keeps it real and who doesn't sugarcoat things while also being a compassionate listener.

I love Gearing up. I have the best therapist Alisha and highly recommend DBT therapy

Alisha is a great DBT therapist and I’m thrilled to have been working with her. She is extremely knowledgeable, insightful, and able to quickly assess while providing practical solutions/approaches. It’s also great to see the team approach with the other clinicians and support staff at Gearing Up. Highly recommend!

June is an amazing therapist! Absolutely recommend!

Alisha is a great therapist!

Very kind and friendly, my therapist Tammara is very nice and I have learned allot from her since I started attending her sessions. I’ve been able to improve myself and social skills thanks to the team at Gearing up!

Alisha is such a great therapist!

Love the experience!! I wouldn’t be were I am if it wasn’t for therapy!!

Reanna is a great therapist and helps me navigate the challenges I face in life both personally and professionally.

I have been working with Reanna for a year now and can honestly say she has made such a huge difference in my life in how I handle my emotions, how I recognize my past “traumas” and how to really sit with things. She’s an amazing human ❤️

My therapist Alisha Garcia creates a safe, supportive space where I feel heard, understood and empowered. I’ve grown so much thanks to their guidance! Highly recommend.

I cannot say enough good things about Tammera. I came to her during one of the lowest points in my life, and through her compassionate, insightful, and deeply supportive approach, she has helped me create truly remarkable changes. She’s not just a therapist—she’s been a true confidant, someone who genuinely listens and guides with care and expertise. The growth I’ve experienced under her care has been life-changing. I feel more empowered, grounded, and hopeful than I’ve felt in years. If you’re looking for someone who will walk alongside you with empathy and skill, Tammera is that person. She’s a phenomenal therapist, and I’m endlessly grateful for her.

I see Antonette for DBT skills and individual therapy and she is excellent! She is interactive in her skills sessions and always wants to make sure I understand the content. I feel heard and validated in my individual sessions. She is always present and focused on our time together during our sessions which is so helpful as I don’t want to feel like I am talking to myself or the wall, if that makes sense! She is so kind and I trust her guidance and expertise in everything she is teaching me and that we discuss!

The counselors and staff are very helpful and knowledgeable! Thank you for a great experience!

My session with Dr. Sylvia Gearing was very attentive and caring. She created a comfortable environment and I felt supported throughout. I highly recommend her for anyone who is seeking compassionate mental therapy.

Dr. Gearing is clearly brilliant and operating at a level I cannot fathom but she was also warm and down to earth and made me feel heard and hopeful, which is a rare combination! Her staff is phenomenal too! They made the entire intake process and session seamless and informative. I’d highly recommend Gearing Up!

Our experience with Omari has been very positive. He is very empathetic and communicates effectively with my son.

Each week Tammera exceeds expectations with my daughter. She is great working with my teenager.

This counseling group is phenomenal. They have been so attentive and professional since we started. I highly recommend Maggie, especially for children!

Excellent clinic. I highly recommend my current therapist Matthew. I appreciate his wisdom/experience and I feel safe to be vulnerable with him about my life. He is a great listener and fully values my concerns/issues. I’ve made great improvements/adjustments so far and a large part of that is the “plan and take action” approach Matthew has at my appointments.

I love Gearing Up and often recommend this type of DBT therapy. Alishia is a great therapist, and has made a huge impact on my life. I hope all therapist are like her. Also, The work I put in with the group therapy was so important to my learning and healing. I now have life long skills to use in my daily life.

Reanna is a great therapist, we're glad she has been able to help our child.

Matthew is an excellent therapist. He is very professional, relatable, and approachable.

The methodology behind Gearing Up's practice is really effective! It requires a lot of dedication, but I enjoy every therapist I have worked with, and their office staff is wonderful as well.

Reanna is a great therapist, she’s very kind and compassionate! Ive loved every session I had with her.

Gearing Up has been an invaluable resource for my family over the past year. My 5th-grade daughter has been participating in DBT therapy to help manage her ADHD symptoms, navigate peer relationships at school, and address other challenges as needed. Mr. Omari has been her counselor throughout this process, and she feels very comfortable with him. He has a unique ability to connect with her, meeting her where she is and guiding her through the difficulties she faces.

For those unfamiliar with DBT, it’s much more than traditional “talk” therapy. The skills my daughter is learning are not only practical but will be lifelong tools that I wish I had known at her age, particularly when it comes to emotional regulation.

Between my daughter and myself, we attend five different therapy sessions each week, including individual, skills, and parenting sessions. While this can sometimes make scheduling a bit tricky, Gearing Up has always been flexible and accommodating. Overall, our experience has been overwhelmingly positive, and I’m grateful for the support we’ve received.

Gearing Up has changed my life in such a positive way & I am forever grateful. I have been a client for 6 years. The skills they teach are amazing and extremely beneficial. They care and take the time to ensure you are getting the most out of your experience. June H. is FANTASTIC. 100/100. An amazing therapist and someone who has transformed my life for the better. I look forward to our conversations as she is extremely knowledgeable and empathetic. I am so thankful to have been introduced to this place. Thank you Gearing Up for being so great!

Nathalie is a very helpful, knowledgeable, and engaging therapist. Omari has also been a tremendous help with my son. Highly recommended!

Nathalie has been my therapist for years, she's helped me turn my whole life around and she's very good at what she does. I would recommend her to anyone!

Nathalie has been fantastic to work with. She is a great at balancing being supportive and holding clients accountable.

exceptional therapist. My son is learning so much with him. I don’t want my son to miss any appointments with him!

She is the best therapist. I really learned many useful tips and tricks on how to deal with all my kids.

Natalie is amazing! I know this word is overused, but it is well deserved here. In three weeks, I learned so much from talking to her. I truly get disappointed when I miss an appointment with her because of how much difference it makes. I totally recommend without reservation. You will not be able to find better counseling I promise you

My family and I have been patients of Gearing Up on and off for years, but this time we are seeing results. Nathalie is fantastic and is not one to sugar coat her answers but is gentle at the same time. I don't plan on leaving this practice any time soon.

I've been with Gearing Up for 3 years now, and have had an amazing experience with my therapist, Nathalie. She is incredibly understanding, compassionate, and insightful. Nathalie has a way of making me feel heard and supported, and each session leaves me with valuable tools and a better understanding of myself. I genuinely look forward to our sessions and have noticed a positive shift since starting therapy with her. If you're looking for someone who truly cares and makes a difference, I highly recommend Nathalie!

I am writing to commend, promote, and recommend June Holcomb with Gearing Up Counseling. I am a bit reluctant to do so, however, because I'm afraid she'll get too busy, and won't have time left for me! I have been working with June since the beginning of 2024, and I cannot say enough good things about her. She is compassionate, personable, and extremely knowledgeable. We have been working on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and June has taught me so much. I have hit her with some tough questions, and she always answers clearly, directly, and thoroughly. With her help, I have come very far toward my goals for therapy. I always look forward to seeing June every week. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

I am grateful for the DBT program at Gearing Up, however the genuine, compassionate, and professional perspective I receive from Nathalie has helped me overcome, navigate and create empasses with not only my teen but in my life in general. The sessions and lessons are applicable to communication with everyone I encounter. I feel better equipped and more empathetic to others in adverse situations.

I attended group and individual sessions at Gearing up for 2.5 years. I learned skills and worked with Nathalie on implementing and integrating them into my life. Nathalie is amazing!

Very personal but in a good way. My therapist was a lot of fun and a great listener. She turned every experience into a lesson and helped me find myself.

GearingUP is great! They helped save my marriage!

I have had an amazing experience with the professionals at GearingUP. I have been treated with care and compassion, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for help with any personal or relationship issues.

Professional, compassionate, and effective. The therapy and testing here has been a life changer.

I cannot say enough about my experience here. I was taught how to think better about myself, speak nicer to myself, process my thoughts more clearly, and manage my days to their fullest. I regained control of my life, and now I feel whole again. GearingUP allowed me the opportunity to get my control back, and I will forever be thankful to them.

GearingUP has greatly improved my personal life, helped me deal with anxiety and depression, and helped my marital issues. I can't recommend them enough!

Awesome staff and psychologists. Flexible scheduling and helpful front desk. Both Dr. Gearings are amazing. GearingUP has been wonderful to work with the whole way through.

I have never felt more empowered and in control of my life. I have all the tools I need to relax when I'm anxious and focus on the present moment. The staff are also very friendly and always willing to help.

Let me just say, I love these people. June has been awesome in helping me with anxiety issues. She has given me the tools to overcome any issue that might arise. This is a very caring group, and they want only what's best for you!

As a therapist myself, I was apprehensive of starting therapy. But the knowledge and skill of my therapist quickly became evident.

Our family has been using random therapists for the last 7 years. We found GearingUP 2 years ago, and we have seen more progress here than anywhere else. Not only due to the excellent therapists, but also the extensive and accurate testing as well as careful matching between patient and therapist.

This place has been my saving grace. People here do not judge you. They welcome you with open arms, and I've never felt so understood and comforted anywhere else!

I am so glad I found GearingUP! Counseling here is much more than talking or venting. There is a comprehensive program with specific strategies to help – not only with what is going in now, but also any future issues that may arise. It's a full toolbox for finding joy!

More than just therapy! GearingUP has been life-changing for me. Not just sitting and talking, but learning and growing.

An investment & time consuming – but 100000% WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!

I have been a single Mother for the majority of my 10 year old son’s life. He was diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, depression and the cherry on top…ODD in 2019. He was beginning to get physical with me, wouldn’t accept “no” as an answer, and if he didn’t get his way he would absolutely destroy his bedroom (including any electronics that he had). Every day I was walking on eggshells with him and I felt like I didn’t even know how to “parent” anymore. He walked all over me.
He had done play therapy for 2 years when he was younger and it wasn’t working for him and honestly a waste of money. He needed some hardcore, hands on therapy – and so did I.

After researching “youth therapists” and numerous other phrases, I came across Gearing Up. I didn’t love the reviews I read regarding billing and the office staff (which was never an issue for me), but after looking through the website and bios of the therapists, learning about DBT, and making sure that my insurance (BCBS) was accepted, I knew they would be able to help my son and I.

The DBT program that my son and I completed after a year consisted of 4 sessions per week. Yes, like I said…it’s A LOT!
For my son – 1 skills session and 1 individual session. For myself – 1 parent group session and 1 individual (parenting) session.
Dr. Sylvia Gearing led the Parent Group sessions, Omari Smith was my son’s therapist and my individual sessions were with Dr. Nathalie Raper.

Omari worked a miracle on my son, who is almost 11 now. He has blossomed into a respectful, empathic, and kind boy. Our Mom/Son relationship has never been better.
He thinks before he speaks, is able to calm himself down before his temper escalates, and he’s genuinely enjoyable to be around!

Nathalie is incredible to work with! She gives it to you straight, which is what I needed. She taught me how to handle specific situations that I encountered with my son and how important it is to not “give in.” She helped me come up with methods for a reward system and helped me figure out what the appropriate consequences should be for the things that my son wouldn’t do.

I cannot be happier with our life now after the help of Gearing Up. Thank you!

The therapist are very helpful! The entire staff have been great through this whole process.

The Therapists there are really nice and helpful and can help me and others develop skills needed to control emotions and to try to move past traumatic events

Very friendly and easy to talk with. Enjoyed our time together very much

They really helped us and gave us some good tools to use to get through our issues.

Excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, and insightful staff.

Always there when I need help.

Very friendly and personable with care and techniques specific to what you need.

My counselor is awesome and the staff are super courteous and helpful, everyone is great.

We are really pleased with the progress our son has made with the help of his counseling sessions.

GearingUP helped me to deal with my vertigo issues without having to take any medication, very much appreciated.

Developed good relationship

The counselors were very nice and helpful.

I really appreciated the help. I see a more stable future now.

Overall a good experience. I felt like therapy really helped me accept myself.

Melissa was great!!

I felt comfortable.

I love this place

This has been a great experience and enriched my life.

Been a successful year.

It was a good experience, they helped me to understand myself better.

GearingUP has helped me through life's different ups and downs!

I am so thankful for GearingUP!

Helpful and organized, I've never regretted coming here for help.

Dr. Gearing has helped me work through abuse and the PTSD that resulted to get me to the point that it no longer rules my life. Could not be more pleased with the results of the therapy!!

GearingUP provides counselors that meet your individual needs. I would recommend them to my family and friends.

The staff was always very professional and courteous. I felt I benefitted greatly from the therapy I received.

So refreshing, engaging and enjoyable personality. Great Work thus far

Extremely helpful in address our issues.

Incredible counseling with kindhearted therapists. I have been on and off with Melissa for over 10 years and absolutely love her down to earth personality. Both of the Gearing's are sweet people who seem to truly care about my wellbeing and finding the best fit for me. They all have been such blessings for me and my family throughout the years so I would definitely recommend giving them a try and seeing their services in action!

Very, very helpful for me!!!

Melissa is an amazing therapist. She worked wonderfully with both my children. Thank you so much!

My daughter and I love Melissa, she is very sweet and my daughter loves coming to sessions

Melissa has been great with my daughter. We have seen her make great strides and benefit greatly from the time spent with Melissa.

I appreciate everything Melissa has done for my daughter thus far

Very much enjoyed my sessions with June!

Melissa W. was an awesome therapist. I would recommend her to anyone.

Put me on a plan to get my life back!

They are very kind and personal. I received a lot of skills to help me further along in my process and to use after.

I have been a client for years so that shows how much I use and respect GearingUP.

Great office from front desk to counselors to psychiatrist. Listens to concerns. Really helped my daughter a lot.

Good counseling group with help for lots of different people.

I trust her with my life and she's the best. She has helped me so much along with the entire GearingUP establishment. I recommend to everyone.

Kaylynn is my individual counselor and she's been doing a great job helping me.

Sessions in conjunction with medicine are really helping my child face her anxiety. The medicine is helping her by taking the edge off and the coping skills and strategies taught in her therapy session are helping her manage her own behaviors.

I highly recommend GearingUP and a special big thank you to my therapist. I have and will continue to recommend GearingUP to family friends and colleagues

GearingUP helped us refocus our marriage and helped to remind us how to manage the road bumps in our relationship.

Absolutely wonderful and friendly staff

Love my therapist and all the support team here

I am very satisfied with my sessions here.

Very thoughtful and I was able to grow and learn new things about myself….thanks team grearingup :-)

Very amazing time here.

Very great. Learned a lot of great techniques. She is very passionate about her work and cares alot about her patients

We've learned new skills for a better, more communitative relationship. Thank you

Very happy with GearingUP.

Very helpful with mediating.

Dr. Gearing has been a wonderful mentor. I've made significant strides in managing my anxiety and I have her to thank for it. I can't sing her praised enough.

GearingUP helped me through a difficult time in my life. It was great to haver an objective person listen and provide coping skills.

This helped me overcome so many of my problems and has made me a whole new person and I couldn't be where I am now with out my therapist.

Services were great and adaptable when needed. Counselor listened to issues and assisted my son. I will return when needed in the future.

Very helpful, inspired me and strengthened me. Thank you for listening and helping me move forward.

GearingUP has been very helpful in getting my life back together. Everyone has been sweet ad supportive and I feel more confident in my daily life.

All the staff at GearingUP is excellent.

Sylvia Gearing is a top notch psychologist in DFW with so much expertise in DBT. She continues to get training and research – so every time you see her, she has even more stuff. Most of her therapists are top notch as well. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made.

My son’s therapist was wonderful, not only for him; her communication with me about how to handle certain situations with him were so helpful. We were very lucky to have her as a therapist.

I'm so happy with the service here. My counselor is very helpful and understandable. She helped me going through a tough period of time.

My daughter has had a major improvement in handling her anger since coming to GearingUP with Melissa. We are grateful!

Melissa has been an awesome resource for our family! We love how GearingUP sets up offers personalized classes for every individuals needs.

Clinician was very helpful and provided useful feedback for my behavior and justification.

Very efficient and organized. Therapist help and are nice and funny. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a therapist.

We are extremely satisfied with the results of our sessions. It most certainty helped us through one of the most difficult times in our lives.

The DBT program is excellent, and I can’t say enough about Sylvia. I enjoyed very much the counselors here – their support and their love. The front staff was always nice to me too. I really appreciate everything they did. If I ever need anything I will come back and I will tell my friends and family about GearingUP.

Sylvia gearing is a super expert in DBT and is 2nd only to Marcia Linehan herself. And she hires the best therapists for her practice. I went through the modules of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills. I found the modules of mindfulness and distress tolerance skills helped me calm myself down in a crisis, and I made big gains in my testing after I went through the emotional regulation module. My mother notices that my emotional regulation has greatly improved. Where other talk therapy to uncover childhood traumas and behavioral therapy had little success, DBT helped me right away by teaching me actionable skills that changed my brain chemistry and neural pathways, instead of rehashing my past or present.

We are very pleased with GearingUP. Love Melissa!!

Have experience nothing but excellent care from all staff. I would refer GearingUP to friends and family.

The staff here is so caring and wonderful. Sylvia is a gem and truly sincere. I am grateful for the coping mechanisms I learned and the support to have such an integrative approach to my care. I highly recommend Sylvia as she is a master at her specialty.

I really feel comfortable talking with my counselor, she has been helpful during the time of my issues.

Dr. Sylvia Gearing gave me the clarity and tools I was seeking to improve my quality of life and relationships in record time. I cannot thank her enough!

I came here after an extremely painful loss of my grandmother. I gained some coping tools that I will continue to use. I am thankful for this process and the care I received.

Extremely satisfied and impressed with competence of therapist and staff. Very positive experience. Outstanding! Thank you.

GearingUP has been such an amazing help for my teenage daughter. Initially I was worried about the expense of the personality testing but I am so glad we did it! They were able to give us a very affordable payment plan option and help her with her core issues. She learned to identify the feelings she was having and started opening up to her therapist and to me! I definitely recommend this group of awesome professionals for helping teens. Our experience was great once we surrendered to letting them develop the treatment plan.

Awesome services!

This has been my first experience with a therapist and it has been great. I appreciate the feedback and advice, and it has been very helpful in several areas of my life.

When I started' I wanted help building a toolkit to employ when difficult situations arose. You guys gave me that and so much more!

Dedicated and caring staff. From the initial meeting about our child's situation we knew that the staff listened and truly cared about our child. The changes we saw our child go thtough were positive and welcomed. I have recommended Them to many friends for an array of needs

I feel like I have the tools and help I need for whenever my anxiety gets out of control. My counseling experience has been nothing but positive!

I appreciate the level of care and courtesy offered by the therapists. They have been a tremendous benefit to me.

GearingUP helped me navigate a very difficult year. With their help I achieved the personal and professional success I had been missing.

I will admit In was nervous when I decided to seek treatment for PTSD and depression, but I have felt very comfortable here. I have learned a trick or two on how to handle emotional flare ups and they have helped.

Over the years the people at GearingUP have helped our family run more smoothly. They have given us many great exercises and ideas to help solve our family issues. They are extremely pleasant to work with.

The GearingUP staff is very thoughtful and compassionate, helping to guide me though some traumatic experiences.

What I like best is they try very hard to find the best fit psychologist for each individual person. They help come up with solutions and ideas that are reasonable and very helpful.

I enjoy my time with Dr Gearing. She has helped me realize things about myself that I sort of knew about, but tended to ignore. Now I am on a new path.

The therapists my kids met with were very kind & good with children. My kids gained some skills while they were there.

Dr. Gearing has helped me a great deal. I have gained so many skills to cope with anxiety that will help me live a happier, calmer life. I can't thank her and GearingUP enough for all they've done for me.

My therapist Melissa was extremely helpful in finding ways to deal with my anxiety – particularly social anxiety and self esteem. I learned through therapy that half the battle is in thinking positively and logically.

GearingUP has helped me gain confidence and self worth that I never had before. I am finally enjoying life the way it should be. Thank you!

We have had a great experience with GearingUP.

Thank you for everything.

My experience with GearingUP has been wonderful. The staff is attentive and the practitioners are amazing.

Very impressed with where I started and how far I've come with controlling my anger and emotions.

Dr. Milton Gearing helped me with personal and relationship issues. He taught me how to counter negative thoughts with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and many other things that have helped me find lasting happiness. I'm forever grateful to him and highly recommend him for anyone looking for help.

They did a thorough examination prior to assigning a therapist. The therapist works with parent to problem solve issues as they arise. Staff is friendly and communicates well with me.

When I started coming here two years ago, I suffered a severe case of PTSD. The staff and Dr Hearing helped me a lot in finding ways to help cope and learn life lessons on how to handle attacks. The staff listened to me and actually helped instead of just listening yet not being proactive. I am thankful for the help I got here.

GearingUP provides attentive and caring services. They are willing to work with you schedule and the staff at the front desk are friendly.

Very grateful for the Gearings and their group of theraspists. I would highly recommend to anyone facing a crisis situation. I feel healing and able to open the next chapter in my life with renewed and happier outlook. Thank you and blessings to all who have touched my life, and helped me.

My therapist easily gained my trust and I always felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings. I was treated with respect and empathy. Helped me through some difficult struggles with depression.

My experience at GearingUP with Dr. Sylvia Gearing was absolutely outstanding! She taught me so many useful skills on dealing with everyday life situations. One of the best counselors around! That is Dr. Sylvia Gearing!

My daughter's therapist was wonderful. She loved going to her weekly appointments and learned several different coping mechanisms for her anxiety and anger. We were very pleased with the care our daughter received.

Melissa is a great counsellor. I really liked the way she interact with us as parents. Also she did a great job with our son. We definitely saw behavior improvement and he was not complaining when he had appointments.

Excellent help very confident, down to earth, great staff. Love my councelor can't say enough positive about them.

Very personable and kind staff. They helped me tremendously. Highly recommend GearingUP. If I return to Texas I would return. Thank you for all you have done.

Melissa is perhaps one of the most kind and warm individual I've ever met. I cannot begun to describe the progress she's helped me make through this journey called life. Anxiety is a very real thing that can be crippling in many cases' but Melissa taught me how to overcome and persevere. The strength to do so comes from within, but a guiding hand is sometimes what it takes to realize one's true potential.

I have only been coming to GearingUP for a couple of weeks so I don't have a long history with them yet. I was, however, very impressed from the first call to make an appointment, meeting with Dr. Gearing who made me feel like she really cared, and things are going well so far with my therapist. I believe I will find the help I need at GearingUP to find peace and joiy in my life again.

GearingUP therapists were very helpful to me dealing with some extreme anxiety when I started sessions. Dr. Gearing was very welcoming and comforting during the intake session. The first therapist I had was a great match for me and made me feel very comfortable as well. GearingUP was a great resource during a very stressful time.

Have seen Milt Gearing weekly for just over a month. Things are going well and k would definitely recommend him and GearingUP to anyone looking for a therapist.

We have had great service with Dr Sylvia Gearing and the office staff has been tremendously helpful. Our first counselor helped some but with the help of Dr Sylvia Gearing we are hoping we are with a better fit now.

The therapy session was very helpful to me. I have learnt to focus better and learnt the importance of staying grounded. The tests that were given to me helped me understand my inner self better. I am blessed that I came here.

Have had a positive 2nd experience here. Felt have grown in some area, thanks to good direction and advice from my counselor. The office is a comfortable and friendly staff.

Melissa has been such a blessing in our family's lives. She is very positively motivating, gentle with confrontations and reminders, and gives us ideas and strategies to work on our issues and concerns. She incorporates the tools she gives us into fun and helpful ways that can fit into the family's schedule and abilities. I just cannot say enough good things about the difference she has made in our family.

This therapy was life changing for my son and also for his parents as well. I don't know where we would be today without it! He has a totally different positive perspective in life and how to deal calmly with issues that come up. Thank you so much!!

Melissa has been wonderful. Her quirky personality and creative approach made me feel comfortable during my sessions and helped me learn not only how to address my anxiety, but also helped me learn more about myself than I knew in the beginning. I always looked forward to my sessions with Melissa and am sad to have to say goodbye. She is an asset to any establishment and I would definitely recommend her to friends.

We came to GearingUP to help our son and our family. The therapists are excellent and use an approach that we can relate to and real-life techniques that have made such a difference in helping us work together as a family. Conflict resolution; effective, enforceable discipline plans and a better understanding of how our son thinks and deals with issues have helped us become more effective parents. We've seen a marked improvement in our home and family life and tremendous growth in our son! We've seen breakthroughs that I fully attribute to GearingUP! Thank you!

After over a year of therapy, my daughter seems happier and more able to cope with everyday anxiety. Melissa is kind and wonderful to work with and not afraid to call her on her ****. The office staff is easy to work with and very professional. Our experience with GearingUP has been great.

No hopes or wishes for the need of counseling, but I must say that if needed, this is the place to be. I really enjoy coming here each week. Every single person I've had contact with here has been extremely professional, helpful, understanding, caring….the list goes on. I'm serious. And this goes double for my primary counselor. Do I like the fact that I need the help I'm getting. No, I wish I was dealing with the internal struggles I have. But coming here has always been a great decision. I never feel weird about being here. I love the comfortable feeling I get every time I walk in the door.

Dr. Gearing is one of the kindest and most tolerant people you'll ever meet. He has helped me through plenty of rough patches in my life. Also the front staff is always efficient and cheery. They make me feel at home.

This is a great place to get counselling. When I started coming I was very sad, lonely, making terrible choices angry and slowly my life was spiralling out of control. It was not good. I met with GearingUP and they did some assessments which did not seem important to me at the time I just wanted to get better. Those professional assessments helped guide my treatment and for that I am thankful. All of the counsellors are excellent and each has something unique to offer. The office staff is helpful and very approachable. If you are ready to start healing and growing visit with GearingUP. They will start you on the right path for the entire family. A full service counselling facility with genuine caring counsellors ready to help. They have helped me change my life.

The counseling at GearingUP has definitely been beneficial to our daughter. We have seen a clear improvement in her disposition and self esteem. We truly appreciate the help she has received

Loved the dialogue. It was more like two friends talking than an actual counseling session.

Awesome people –amazing wealth of information and help. Outstanding service from front desk to counselors in back

I have had a really great experience with Gearing Up. The testing was insightful and helped me understand where I was starting. I have been appreciating learning new skills to reduce my symptoms of anxiety, anger, and depression, and it is working so well so far. My therapist understands the road I am on and is helping me learn for long term relief and so I can do and feel better. I'm glad I found Gearing Up when I did, in a season of big changes and high stress. I feel better prepared now for what happens around me, and it's easier to find comfort and joy.

I've done Telehealth with GearingUP for the last 2 years. While I hear that many people have trouble with the front desk, I didn't really have many interactions with them besides rescheduling as I left payment and such to my parents. I really loved my individual sessions with Natalie and it really helped me get through life. While I am leaving AMA, I am leaving with skills and the capacity to manage my emotions better so I liked the DBT program here. Whenever I had makeup sessions, the people leading the makeup sessions were also kind to me and explained content thoroughly. My experience here was good, so I'm happy to write this review :D

I feel more confident and able to active in my reaction rather than reactive.

I feel a lot better. This was very helpful and greatly appreciated and my issues are more under control. I feel the methods I was given and use are helpful.

Excellent program Dr. Sylvia is a fantastic listener with tremendous insight. Her guidance & support has been instrumental in my therapy. I can proudly state that I'm a better healthier person as a result of the professional support offered through GearingUP.

The professionalism of all the people at GearingUP is amazing. Dr. Gearing is suberb. She listened and applied her kniw ledge to truly help me. I was able to see June on a regular basis and was thrilled with he capabilities. I learn alot about myself and methods for self improvement. I high reccomend this organization and further encourage you to start an journey that will be greatly beneficial.

Very helpful, understanding and just what we needed going through a rough time.

Came to GearingUP to work on some personal and marital issues. I appreciated the intake process and what it showed me about my individual inner working and personality, highlighting my strengths and the areas that could need some help. I also enjoyed the group DBT sessions and the positive impact they had on my thinking and emotional processing.

I thought the strategies for help were efficient as I had little time here, but I still learned a lot. The counselors are kind and intelligent.

Find this place very positive nd staff is also very nice nd supportive, always ready to help.

I am pleased with GearingUP

Excellent guidance with real time feedback and stress management tools

Been going to GearingUP for about 4 years and it has really changed my life. It has helped become a much stronger person. :)

Great place They know what their doing Know how to help comfortable and always welcomed very nice

Kind, open, and non-judgmental

My experience at Gearing Up has been life changing. The office staff is always so kind and organized. Andrea is absolutely amazing. We have made more progress than I ever thought possible. If you are looking to improve yourself and/or work on any personal issues, Gearing Up is second to none.

Very good! Help with my anxiety alot.

GearingUP has really helped me navigate some difficult stages in my life. My counselor is great about making me feel supported and making recommendations on how to handle stressful situations. I highly recommend GearingUP.

Loved Meredith and she will be greatly missed. Glad I finally found someone I could connect with.

Melissa has been great for our son. We appreciate how much she cared and how committed she was to his well being. We are very lucky to have found her! I highly recommend Melissa.

GearingUP therapy has been the first in 30 years that has made me feel alive, learn to love my life, and be mindful. Love it. Dr. Sylvia and June are amazing people and therapists. This therapy will allow you to live again.

Very thorough and detailed intake. They make every effort to help and have plenty of resources available.

Melissa is the best! This has been a highlight part of my son's week and he always is excited to see Melissa when the door opened.

Mrs. Melissa is amazing everything when has done for our family will never be forgotten. The way she communicated with us and with our child we couldn't have asked for more. She is so caring the way every situation was handled. Can not begin to thank her enough.

I was treated with kindness and understanding throughout my entire time with June and all those I interacted with on the staff. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for skills to improve their life. Be ready to commit to the process. It works!

Every step of this process has been amazing! From our meetings with both Gearings, to creating a plan for my son, to going through counseling sessions with Melissa…its all been great. I have nothing negative to say! We will for sure return if any of us ever need counseling again. We'll miss Melissa tremendously!

The therapists are highly trained and very professional. I'm a completely different person now thanks to GearingUP (thanks June!).

Our Little has learned so much from Melissa. Each week she looks forward to her session and often utilizes calming techniques she has learned at GearingUP. Her life will forever be changed by this entire staff, but Melissa will always hold a special place in our hearts. She always keeps me up to date on any issues/improvements and always explains things I'm a way you can understand. She truly cares about her clients and the family. We will miss her greatly!

Outstanding office staff and counselor.

My child has really taken to Melissa. She found a way to connect quickly with him and has really warned his trust. It has helped us at home to create better and more meaningful dialogue. I am so appreciative of her.

Love everyone in this office. Took the classes, they improved my life…significantly :-)

Melissa Austin Melissa Austen is great she takes time to listen and give advice rather than judge you. I've been with her for a few years and have overcome a lot of obstacles

My daughter has greatly improved in regardes to how she processes stress and fear in her life. She has regained her desire to eat, and a want to share her feelings with her family. Before enrolling, we were very concerned with her well being – however now my daughter is growing in new and exciting ways! Her efforts to understand her emotions while speaking about them in her sessions has been well worth the effort and time well spent. Thank you all!

The staff here at GearingUP have helped immeasurably during the single most tumultuous time in my life. I am eternally grateful for the care and the attention I received. What’s more, the DBT training has given me the coping skills to take on any struggle. Thank you so much Sylvia and Milton for giving me back my confidence to live and love again.

I would highly recommend GearingUP. They have a staff of well trained therapist and processes to help people cope with their issues.

I just came back to GearingUP after going there a couple of years ago. I cannot believe how good my experience was this time. I just saw my new counselor for the first time yesterday. Her name is Alisha Garcia . She is quite a bit younger than me but isn't everyone. I was so pleased with her counseling it was like talking to my best friend except better because she gives true good counseling advice. I am looking so forward to seeing her again .I truly think this is a match made in well made in heaven I guess. Mrs. Gearing did a wonderful job picking this counselor out for me! I needed this so badly I'm so very very very very very happy. Thank you GearingUP thank you very much.

Counseling at GearingUP has been life-changing for me. I have learned so many skills to manage my anxiety and depression. I am very grateful for both the individual and group therapy that I had there.

Great program run by wonderful people. Very welcome changes in our family dynamics. Thank you GearingUP for being a huge part of the solution.

The staff at GearingUP Plano are Great!!! They always have smiles on there faces when I go in there. I would highly recommend them.

I’ve never seen this before – they’re so thorough instead of using a “one size fits all” approach and putting you with someone random. I’m so glad I found this practice! 10/10 would recommend.

I am extremely grateful for finding this program and look forward to seeing what great things are possible for my child in her future that I didn’t see possible a year ago. Thank you GearingUP!

I was very impressed with this office and with everyone that helped us. If any of us ever need counseling again, we will definitely be back.

GearingUP's Mindfulness DBT class was very helpful to me. I learned some very helpful skills to deal with whatever life has to throw at me. The relationship section of the class was especially beneficial to me. Thanks Dr. Gearing for offering this class to your clients.

Melissa worked amazing with both my kids. She is a kind, generous person who really looks out for the best for your kids. Thank you!

I came in in crisis, trying to figure out what I wanted to do about the situation. June taught me that I had several options and I got to choose which one I wanted. She taught me that I was responsible for my feelings, not others. She taught me how to say/ask for what I want, in non-confrontational ways. Most importantly she taught me about being in the moment and many ways to do that. Time well spent with June learning things I had not learned in 65 years. Going out with new attitude, confidence and skills.

I cannot say thank you enough to GearingUP and especially to Melissa. When my little one started experiencing some anxiety it was heart breaking. I thought he was never going to be the happy boy he was, before this started. He loves Melissa and actually looks forward for his appointments. He calls them play dates. Melissa has been amazing to him and us. She kept us well informed about his progress and future goals. We are saying good bye now, but I know she is going to be there if we ever need her again. Thank you again.

Usually I've had to just randomly choose a name from the last of insurance approved providers and cross my fingers that they're a good fit. GearingUP was the first time I've had a different experience, and I loved it.

I have been going here for two years to help with post-traumatic stress disorder and honestly I have had the most pleasant experience working with Dr. Gearing and her staff here. To me they were a blessing during a very dark period of time for me and I can honestly recommend them to anybody

It is difficult to find words to express how much my family and I have been helped by GearingUP. I cannot imagine a better place to go. My family and I are truly blessed to have found these kind, wonderful people.