"I am a passionate professional Therapist with a unique Life Journey. I was born in China as the oldest daughter of farmers. I studied Clinical Psychology in China with the intent to service the international community. I continued my studies in U.S.A where I experienced working with a diverse client population. I enjoy building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients because I truly care about them. I am a Wife and Mother of two girls. My practice includes serving clients from age 5 to 75 years of age. I have experienced counseling individual and group within inpatient, outpatient, and substance rehabilitation settings."

"Throughout life, we can encounter a multitude of experiences that can leave us with uncertainty, stress, feeling overwhelmed, and an overall sense of dissatisfaction. Seeking counseling can be a tremendous asset in navigating through the twists and turns that life can present to us. Therapy provided in a supportive and non-judgmental setting can help facilitate the positive changes you seek to achieve in your life by allowing you a safe place to openly explore and effectively address problem areas."

"Here at the IKP Counseling Center, therapy is offered to families, individuals, and children covering a broad range of issues. Whether you are having problems with your children, depression, etc., the IKP Counseling Center is a place where you can come and get guidance from a dual licensed therapist who is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)."

"There are times in life when we deal with stressors or struggles which cause anger, irritability, frustration, sadness, lack of focus/concentration, even a disruption to our daily lives. Although, we’re stuck and are having problems with moving forward we deny or avoid these emotions that are impacting us. However, the reality is there are times in our lives in which we all need help. Adjusting to life after a transition whether in a relationship, out of a relationship, dealing with a natural disaster, war, abandonment chronic pain or grief are all examples of times when we need help. "

"The focus of my practice is providing substance abuse assessments to employees subject to the Department of Transportation drug and alcohol regulations and to non-DOT employees subject to company drug free workplace requirements. To date, I have completed over 3,000 cases. I have served as a mental health consultant and expert witness. I am licensed in Texas and Georgia as a professional counselor, and in Texas as a marriage and family therapist, childcare administrator and chemical dependency counselor. I am a National Board Certified (NCC) Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Master Addictions Counselor (NBCC). Served on the NBCC Examination Committee."

""You are here on earth because there is something that only you can do!" Choosing Now as the time to act and being fully present in your body and in your relationships will take you to infinite possibilities. All of life's answers lie in how deep you are connected to yourself. Do not turn your attention elsewhere to look for the truth, for it is nowhere to be found but within your body."

"Whatever is affecting your life - whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, a mood disorder, addiction, family conflict, divorce, grief, anger or pain - you can begin the healing process today and move forward in a positive way. More importantly, you owe it to yourself and those you love to heal, succeed, and find the joy and peace you deserve."

"Counseling is about understanding, caring and moving toward healing. It's about the relationship between my clients and myself. My commitment is to treat the whole person and to facilitate healing, change and growth. I offer an effective and realistic approach to these goals while providing each individual with hope to navigate through the difficult issues of life. My client's needs are important. My goal is to offer experience and expertise to those who struggle with coping. Life. Gets. Better."

"Thank you for considering me for your counseling, psychotherapy, assessment, supervision, and consultation needs. Using best practices in the profession, I take a biopsychosocial perspective believing that effective practice occurs in the context of a professional, caring, and genuine relationship between the client and practitioner that communicates warmth, empathy, trust, and unconditional positive regard. Taking a nonjudgmental position, I seek to instill hope, promote positive well-being, and to ultimately meet your needs. Additionally, I am willing to integrate a Christian perspective into my work with clients."

"Welcome future clients to Lifecore Counseling Services! I'm excited you've stopped here to take a glance at my profile. I am a trained Psychotherapist; board approved Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to empower and assist my clients in identifying their strengths while working towards self-actualization. My passion is to motivate, improve awareness, create an environment that is non-judgmental and conducive for transformation and growth. My specialized areas of practice are children, adolescents, individuals, families and couples. My experiences with working at inpatient psychiatric hospitals, intensive outpatient programs and drug rehab centers, have equipped me to provide effective therapeutic care."

"I would appreciate having the opportunity to assist you to realize your hopes, dreams and goals in life. I have assisted thousands of people to find the joy and happiness in their lives that they were seeking. I empower each of you with the knowledge, skills and support to enable you to learn how to improve yourself. No concern is too big or small for me to assist you with. I have 25 years of experience helping others change and grow and self actualize. I look forward to having the opportunity to help you grow in your self realization and self development."

""I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic to know that life is a complex matter." - Walt Disney In life we all experience peaks, valleys, storms, joy and pain - it all can be a crazy ride."

"So many times I hear people say, "I'm just tired. There's never enough time, money..." Life does not have to be a constant tug of war with obligations from marriage, children, work and so many other things pulling from every direction. What's driving you to continue adding more to the overwhelming obligations you already have? Sometimes, we need a little help to understand unhealthy habits and to create balance. But asking for help can be difficult. Will you take this opportunity to reshape your life in a way that works better for you and your loved ones?"

""We all have times when we feel uncertain and alone. What we are looking for is a place to be ourselves and to talk to someone who will listen and understand us, a counselor who can help us see our situation in a new way and empower us to make changes in our lives." Dr. Hall's counseling is caring and straight-forward. She believes that healing comes from gaining understanding of ourselves and remembering our strengths."

"Danielle "Dani" Ellis is a licensed psychotherapist who helps people having difficulty coping with emotional problems that are affecting their happiness and peace of mind. She assists her clients by focusing on an individual's resilience. Treatment is based on a wellness perspective where a client's strengths are valued. Clients are understood as a person rather than focusing on illness. Dani uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help clients develop insight and coping skills to improve their lives and relationships. She takes a holistic approach to therapy and believes in helping others through healing and compassion."

"I enjoy helping children and parents/caregivers bond, women to feel strong and successful, and couples to better understand each other. I like to give children a voice, build strong coping skills, and help adults feel more empowered to succeed at home and at work."

"We know life is not always easy and can be challenging at various moments in our lives. Having the proper tools to navigate through life's difficulties is the key to helping you gain a better understanding of yourself as well as benefiting you in developing new behaviors. My desire is to help you raise your awareness about having a healthy lifestyle and show you how its protective welfare is good for the mind and body. As a clinician, I work with adults, children, and adolescents specializing in the areas of anxiety, stress, and depression."

"I believe that I am at my best with clients who need a boost in self-esteem, are suffering from anxiety, depression, and unable to express themselves in relationships. It is fulfilling to me to empower others and promote their personal growth."

"I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years experience. I use a variety of techniques that are tailored to meet the needs of my clients. I have a special interest in mood and anxiety disorders, self esteem/self worth issues, coping skills, codependency and NPD ( Narcissistic Personality Disorder). I believe some individuals are unaware (unconscious) of limiting thoughts, beliefs & memories and stay stuck. Therefore, they cannot grow or reach their highest potential. I also believe trapped trauma from the past plays a major role in mental and physical health problems as well as interpersonal relationships."

"My ideal client would be between the ages of 10-50 years old. I will provided counseling services to these clients to treat an array of disorders to help improve coping skills."