Dallas, Texas · Family & Children Mental Health Services

Where every family finds a path to healing.

Since 2015, A Brighter Destiny Family & Children Services has brought support, hope, and healing to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5–22 — and to the families who love them.

Our Mission

"We believe real change happens when we meet a family exactly where they are — building the tools, the community, and the confidence to face what comes next."

— A Brighter Destiny Family & Children Services, LLC · Est. 2015

Our Pillars

Four pillars of care.

Every family we work with is met through one or more of these pillars — on their own, or combined into a full plan of support.

Empowering Minds

One-on-one, developmentally attuned therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5–22.

II.

Strengthening Families

Family-centered support that rebuilds communication, trust, and connection at home.

III.

Helping Youth

Skill-building support that meets young people where they are — in school and in the community.

IV.

Building Communities

Partnership with schools, community organizations, and Dallas-area leadership councils.

What We Offer

Programs & Services

Every program is delivered by licensed, trauma-informed professionals and can be combined to fit each family's plan of care.

1:1 Sessions

Individual Therapy

Talk therapy tailored to the client's age and needs, for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5–22.

Ongoing Support

Case Management

Hands-on help navigating services, resources, and referrals so families aren't figuring it out alone.

Group Course

Anger Management Course

A structured course focused on building emotional regulation and healthy coping skills.

Group Course

Substance Abuse Recovery Course

Recovery-focused support for youth and families navigating substance use.

Group Course

Parenting Class

Practical tools and strategies for building a stronger, more connected home environment.

Our Founder

Michele Haley, Ph.D., LCSW

Dr. Michele Haley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Dallas native with a lifelong commitment to children, adolescents, and mental health. She earned her degree in Psychology from Prairie View A&M University and a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University, later completing a PhD in Business Psychology. Her clinical background spans both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, and she is an expert in community advancement. Over more than 15 years in the field, she has built a career grounded in psychological safety — delivering care across school systems, individual therapy, and group therapy settings.

She opened A Brighter Destiny Family & Children Services, where she provides children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5–22 — and the families who love them — with trauma-informed, clinically grounded care. She served on the Leadership Council with Communities In Schools Dallas Region and speaks regularly at community forums on mental health and suicide awareness.

Dr. Haley also brings her clinical lens to organizational settings as a government strategic organizational consultant, and is the owner of Destiny Luxe Spa.

Credentials

BS Psychology, Prairie View A&M
MSW, Clark Atlanta – LCSW
PhD, Chicago School of Psychology

Community Involvement

Leadership Council, Communities In Schools Dallas · Mental health & suicide awareness advocate

Get In Touch

Support starts with a conversation.

Location

A Brighter Destiny Family & Children Services, LLC

Dallas, Texas

Who We Serve

ChildrenAges 5–12

AdolescentsAges 13–17

Young AdultsAges 18–22

Contact

(972) 994-6048 Request an Appointment

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