Leah O., M.S., LPC-S, Elizabeth I., PMHNP, & Rodney T., M.A., LPC-S

About Holistic Approach to Mental Health, LLC At Holistic Approach, we believe healing is possible for everyone. Families, stories, and lived experiences shape how we see the world—but old patterns do not have to define the future. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying more than you should, you don’t have to walk the journey alone. Our Mission At Holistic Approach to Mental Health, our mission is to provide holistic, trauma-informed care that promotes healing, resilience, and legacy. We support the mind, body, and spirit through compassionate, evidence-based, and integrative approaches designed to meet each person where they are. Our dedicated team serves individuals, families, and groups across the Dallas–Fort Worth area and virtually throughout Texas. Founded by Leah A. Ondiek, M.S., LPC-S, Holistic Approach is committed to walking alongside clients through life’s most difficult transitions—offering care that honors cultural humility, spiritual diversity, and each person’s innate capacity for growth and transformation. Our Core Values Compassion · Integrity · Excellence · Collaboration · Growth · Legacy These values guide every interaction and decision, ensuring that healing is not only possible, but sustainable—creating ripple effects that extend beyond the individual to families, communities, and generations to come. Our Specializations Our team integrates neuroscience, somatic practices, and a wide range of therapeutic approaches to create personalized, meaningful care. We specialize in: Talk Therapies: CBT, DBT, SFBT, Narrative Therapy, and other evidence-based approaches Trauma Healing & Nervous System Regulation: EMDR, somatic resets, mindfulness-based therapy Burnout & Stress Recovery: Support for high-achievers, caregivers, and leaders Generational Healing & Renewal: Helping families break legacy patterns and foster connection Anxiety & Emotional Regulation: Practical, sustainable strategies for long-term balance Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management: Offered as needed through a collaborative, team-based approach Our Passion & Promise We are more than a mental health practice—we are a healing space. Healing begins when people feel safe, seen, and supported. At Holistic Approach, we help clients: Break cycles of stress and trauma Release burdens that have felt too heavy to carry alone Step into resilience, clarity, and purpose Build healing, strength, peace, and legacy that impacts generations ✨ Healing. Strength. Peace. Legacy. Practice Policy No personal information, mobile numbers, or messaging consent data will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Meet the Team 🌿 At Holistic Approach to Mental Health, we are more than a practice—we are a team committed to cultivating healing, strength, peace, and legacy for every individual and family we serve. Each member of our team brings unique gifts, clinical expertise, and heart to the work, walking alongside clients with intention, integrity, and care. As part of our commitment to sustainable, high-quality care, we are thoughtfully transitioning toward a private-pay model that supports deeper clinical presence, continuity, and flexibility in treatment. Limited insurance-based services remain available with select providers, allowing us to honor accessibility while moving forward with clarity and purpose. Schedule a free consultation to explore the best fit for your care. 🌸 Leah A. Ondiek, M.S., LPC-S Founder & Clinical Director | Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor Educator | Author | Speaker | Consultant 📍 Limited Availability Leah maintains a limited caseload to preserve depth, presence, and sustainability in her clinical work. Appointments are offered based on therapeutic fit and availability, with both in-person and virtual options. 🌿 About Leah Leah A. Ondiek is the Founder and Clinical Director of Holistic Approach to Mental Health, LLC, providing integrative, trauma-informed care grounded in neuroscience, somatic practices, and evidence-based therapies. As a bridge-builder and legacy shifter, Leah supports healing that extends beyond the individual—strengthening families and future generations. Her work serves individuals and families navigating burnout, chronic stress, and legacy pressure—often present in those balancing cultural transitions, leadership roles, and sustained performance demands. Leah helps clients move from survival into regulation, clarity, and long-term resilience. ✨ Focus Areas Burnout & Stress Recovery Trauma Healing & Nervous System Regulation (EMDR, Somatic Resets) Generational & Cultural Renewal Anxiety & Emotional Regulation Supervision & Mentorship (LPC-Associates & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners) Group Programs & Community Healing (Reset to Rise 60-Day Program) 🌿 Retreats, Sanctuary Experiences & Speaking Leah facilitates retreats, home-based sanctuary reset experiences, workshops, and speaking engagements focused on restoration, nervous system regulation, and sustainable renewal for individuals, families, and organizations. 📚 Authorship & Media Author: Tom and the Tree Inside Coming Soon: Divine Being Speaker: Winning Woman Summit Podcast Guest: Simple Faith 🌸 Leah — The Person Leah shares life with her husband, grounding her work in partnership, faith, and intentional living. She is a devoted mother of two daughters and is continually inspired by the importance of legacy, emotional safety, and generational healing. Her commitment to education and leadership is deeply rooted in her parents’ legacy as educators and community leaders. Her late father, Peter Ondiek, was a trailblazing educator and author of the management bestseller Management Dynamics, and her mother dedicated over 55 years to teaching. Their example shaped Leah’s enduring values of integrity, service, and impact. Leah draws renewal from travel, nature, and embodied practices—shaped by formative summers near Lake Victoria in East Africa—as well as reflection, reading, writing, soul-centered cooking, dance, Zumba, and meditation/yoga-based practices. 🌿 Rodney – Senior Clinician Rodney W. Taylor, M.S., LPC-S Senior Clinician | Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor Rodney brings a steady, grounded presence to every session. He is known for helping individuals and families reframe their stories and move toward clarity and connection. With a strong background in talk therapies and systemic interventions, Rodney emphasizes practical growth and emotional resilience. Rodney’s Specializations Individual Therapy – supporting adults through life transitions, stress, trauma, grief, and personal growth Couples Counseling – strengthening relationships through communication, trust, and conflict resolution Adolescent Support – guiding teens through challenges related to identity, behavior, and emotional regulation Addiction Recovery – addressing chemical dependency with structured interventions and relapse-prevention strategies Family Systems Therapy – helping families rebuild dynamics, establish boundaries, and restore connection Rodney’s therapeutic style is grounded in talk-based modalities including CBT, DBT, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. He tailors interventions to each client’s needs, ensuring care that is practical, trauma-informed, and empowering. He also serves as a supervisor and mentor for emerging clinicians, ensuring the next generation of counselors are trained with both clinical rigor and ethical excellence. His integrative approach combines systemic thinking, solution-focused interventions, and resilience-based strategies for lasting change. 🌿 Rodney the Person Rodney is a husband, father of six, and grandfather of seven. His family is his greatest joy and motivation. He lives the values he teaches — love, faith, accountability, and resilience. As a youth pastor, Rodney invests deeply in the next generation, mentoring and guiding with wisdom and care. Outside of work, he enjoys family time, serving in church, reading, reflecting, and being in nature. Those close to him describe him as grounded, faith-filled, and deeply compassionate — someone who embodies the principles of healing and wholeness he shares with his clients. 🌼 Elizabeth – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth Ikenyei, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Clinical Department Elizabeth provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management as part of Holistic’s rigorous team-based care. Specialties: Anxiety Disorders – generalized anxiety, panic, phobias Mood Disorders – depression, bipolar disorder, related conditions ADHD & Attention Concerns – evaluation and medication management for children, teens, adults Trauma-Related Disorders – PTSD, stress-related conditions Behavioral & Emotional Regulation – irritability, impulsivity, disruptive behaviors Integrated Treatment Planning – collaboration with therapists, families, and healthcare providers Elizabeth is committed to delivering care that is client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, ensuring each person feels supported, respected, and empowered. 🌼 Elizabeth the Person Elizabeth is known for her kindness, warmth, and nurturing spirit. She enjoys movies, music, and quality time with loved ones — simple joys that ground her. Her faith and passion for cultural awareness guide her life and practice. Friends and clients alike describe her as someone who brings calm and reassurance to any room, embodying the belief that healing includes joy, rest, and the courage to hope again. Administration and Operations Team: 🌼 Meet Brittany Ross Executive Administrative & Operations Specialist We’re delighted to welcome Brittany Ross to Holistic Approach to Mental Health as a valued member of our growing administrative and leadership team. Brittany brings more than a decade of experience in education, mentorship, and organizational management, along with a strong foundation in program coordination, performance monitoring, data confidentiality, and account management. She is currently expanding her knowledge of our systems and operations as she prepares for a future leadership role in practice management and operations, helping to uphold our culture of compassion, integrity, and excellence. Known for her grounded, nurturing presence, Brittany leads with intention, organization, and heart. She enjoys traveling, music, reading, and discovering new foods, and values authenticity and meaningful relationships — qualities that make her a natural fit for our Holistic Approach culture. ✨ Together, Leah, Rodney, Elizabeth, and Brittany Ross embody the mission of Holistic Approach: Healing. Strength. Peace. Legacy.