I provide a safe and accepting environment to heal from past traumas, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. If you've tried before but things just aren't coming together you know how frustrating it is to not be able to be the real you. At first I'll help you identify where these difficulties come from, followed by learning and practicing ways to manage negative symptoms, and last we work together to resolve these issues at the root so you don't have to worry about them reoccurring. If you are ready, I'd be honored to work with you.

As a therapist, I get excited about the opportunity for change in a person’s life. I take a holistic approach, considering the many factors that affect a client’s mental and emotional state, not just the presenting problem. My goal is to connect with a person in such a way that allows me to understand the influences - family, friends, environment and medication - that contribute to their specific situation. My background as a Licensed Professional Counselor, certified teacher and school counselor, as well as working for 16+ years with at-risk individuals, from four years to adult, allows me to treat a wide range of clients.

“You cannot pour from an empty cup.” You have to take care of yourself before you take care of the rest of your world & I am here to help you do that. I am currently an EMDR trained therapist who has experience working with trauma as well as unresolved emotional experiences. I also use solution-focused approaches, as well as cognitive approaches, to guide individuals to a better understanding of their own patterns of thinking. I have experience working with individuals struggling with stress, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, relationship conflicts, life changes, and adolescents struggling with adjustment.

Horses and nature are the background of our therapy porch and I can't wait to invite you in. Horses provide a mirror to our inner world that at times we don't even see. Engaging with clients in unique ways provides experiences that allow for deeper, more meaningful relationships and self - awareness. Horses remind us to be genuine and guide us on a journey towards our authentic selves.

Are you feeling stuck or lost? Is there something on your mind that you just cant work through alone? Sometimes we need a little help from someone to help us navigate these thoughts and feelings. Having someone you can talk to free from judgment can really make a difference in your day to day life. I want to help get you from point A to point B and work through all the things that are challenging you.

I want you to know you matter and what you are experiencing matters. You do not have to keep going through this alone. Overwhelming feelings of fear, anxiety, grief, sadness, or anger can impact your ability to function in your work, school, social or intimate relationships. Sometimes these feelings are connected with traumatic life events such as abuse experienced in childhood or traumatic events that happened to you in your adult life such as rape, COVID 19, car accidents, work related, marital affairs, or any event you define as being an emotionally disturbing experience.

As a LPC, I provide individual, family and group therapy. I specialize in sexual abuse, coping skills, severe mental illness, suicidal ideation and crisis intervention. I have several years experience in Testing and Evaluation and am currently a member of the American Psychological Association. My primary theoretical orientation is Choice Theory, which focuses on supporting, encouraging, listening, accepting, trusting, respecting and negotiating differences. Validating clients and their experiences is an important part in building the therapeutic process. My primary focus is working with adolescents and adults.

I've worked with adolescence and families for around 25 years in a variety of settings. These settings include being a youth / children's pastor prior to starting my counseling journey. Much of my experience involves working with those that struggle with abuse, depression, relationship conflict, self harming behaviors, legal issues, and behavior problems. Although I am licensed to practice counseling through the State of Texas, I am a Christian and the fundamentals of my practice are in line with traditional Christian faith.

Does life feel like it is too much to handle right now? Life can be hard, stressful, and overwhelming in any given season. Then add a traumatic event and it can seem like game over. Trauma comes in many forms and can wreck havoc on your life and the life of those around you. At times it can feel like chaos is surrounding you. I would love to help you or your loved one to create a safe place for the healing journey to begin. I enjoy working alongside young adults, adolescents, and professionals with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and vicarious/secondary trauma.

My goal is to help individuals to get through their emotional problems and traumatic experiences and to heal the pain they feel. I believe in a close connection of body, mind and spirit and think that counseling can very well be approached from this perspective. I have experience with individuals from many different cultures, mentalities, beliefs, religions, and behaviors. I want to help clients heal and become whole again. I want to help them prosper, move forward in life and get what they deserve.

If hopelessness, loneliness, fear, anger, and despair are a part of your regular experience, there is help. Too many people walk out their daily lives carrying these heavy burdens all alone. Sometimes, even in marriage, there is a deep loneliness that feels overwhelming, but you do NOT have to make this journey alone.

If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, addiction, hopelessness, issues related to OCD, marriage difficulties, sexual struggles, a parental crisis, a traumatic brain injury, or have a child on the autism spectrum I encourage you to contact Metroplex Counseling and Wellness for our powerful team approach. If you are a first responder I also encourage you to contact our office. Our compassionate team offers a comprehensive, holistic, and biblical approach to care.

Feeling stuck? Hope and healing are available! I believe in the brain's self-healing capabilities, but sometimes, due to trauma, this mechanism does not function properly, and we get "stuck". I can help you re-process traumas and other upsetting events so that you can move forward.

At the end of the day…I want to help people, like you--- wrestle with the painful and messy areas of life that keep you feeling “ashamed”, “alone”, “stuck” and “worthless”. Whatever you are struggling with, I am here for you. I want you to have a “safe space” to wrestle with the questions you often wonder about God: “How could God allow these things to happen?” “Where was God during these terrible times”?

My journey in counseling is helping persons surviving trauma in their lives. You may be a Veteran, a Responder, or a family/loved one/friend. You may also be a survivor of child abuse.. Trauma has many forms such as our occupation, abusive past, or it may be a single incident that has occurred ex: vehicle accident, witnessing a violent incident where somebody else was hurt/killed or other extremely upsetting event in life. If you read the above and something sounds familiar or similar and your life is negatively impacted, assisting YOU is my passion and mission.

Everyone experiences stress, depression, or emotions associated with a traumatic event at some point in life. My passion is helping people manage their emotions and support them in stressful times. I believe in the therapeutic process and I practice a style of openness, caring and acceptance for my clients. It is my goal to provide support to my clients as they improve their lives and learn how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. I utilize emotional transformation therapy and other forms of therapy which can provide relief from anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms associated with such emotions.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with children & adolescents, individuals, couples, families, and forensic cases. I specialize in eating disorders, addictions, obesity, weight loss surgery, body image, self-worth, codependency, childhood trauma, grief & death, juvenile and adult offenders, dual diagnoses, and severe psychiatric disorders. I began working with a diverse population in 2004.I help my clients find their voice rather than using self-destructive behaviors or allowing their diagnosis to become them. I have a unique ability to understand the words that we do not speak and challenge my clients to be true to themselves and the world in which they live.

Heather is a Licensed Professional Counseling Intern with direct supervision from Dr. Dan Clement. She is a graduate of the Masters in Professional Counseling program at Dallas Baptist University. Heather has an Associates Degree in Business, she has worked in the travel industry as a sales professional. In addition, she has worked a Realtor in the local market. While working as a real estate agent Heather felt impressed to pursue counseling. She obtained a Bachelors in Arts and Sciences in Psychology from Dallas Baptist University and went on to complete the masters level counseling program.

Thank you for taking the first step in getting help. I know it is not easy to reach out for help and I am here to help you. My approach to therapy is compassionate, respectful, empathic, and relational.