Bryna Talamantez

Bryna Talamantez, MS, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Talamantez Therapy, established in 2021. Since earning her Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University in 2017, she has been practicing in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, providing compassionate and evidence-based care.

Bryna specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults as they navigate grief, anxiety, ADHD, and significant life transitions. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, connection, and a deep understanding of the complexities of loss.

Bryna’s passion for grief support and community education is informed by both her personal and professional experiences. Her journey with grief began in childhood following the death of her father in 2000, after an 11-year illness. At age 14, she experienced the loss of her grandmother, who had been a primary caregiver throughout her life. At 19, during her sophomore year at SMU, her mother passed away—an event that profoundly reshaped her worldview and inspired her to pursue a career walking alongside grieving youth.

In addition to her clinical work, Bryna is an active speaker and educator. She has presented at local events such as the Adolescent Symposium of Texas and the DFW Behavioral Health Symposium, as well as national conferences including the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) Annual Conference and the Actively Moving Forward Conference.