Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18-64 yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples

Specialities:
Anxiety and/or Depression
Trauma
Stress
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Spirituality Issues

Bio:
Tom is a Licensed Professional Counselor and received his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville. In his internship experience at Chrysalis Health, Tom worked with adolescent and adult clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues. Tom utilizes evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and positive psychology principles to help individuals reach their fullest potential. Tom believes in a holistic approach to counseling, establishing a safe and comfortable atmosphere in which individuals can achieve their emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental health goals. Tom works with individuals 16 years old and up as well as couples.

Clientele:
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Childhood Trauma
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Identity Issues
Anxiety and/or Depression
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)

Bio:
Lan Nguyen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping Asian American millennials overcome fear, imposter syndrome, and social anxiety. Specializing in complex trauma, depression, and attachment issues, Lan provides a safe, accepting space for clients to heal and break generational cycles.

Known for her warm yet no-nonsense "open-book" approach, she balances deep compassion with gentle accountability. As a former therapy-seeker herself, Lan offers deeply relatable support combined with practical, actionable tools for everyday growth.

She provides virtual therapy for clients across California and Texas, facilitates relationship-focused support groups, and offers clinical supervision and private practice coaching for fellow mental health professionals.

Clientele:
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating or Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families. 

Specialities:
Anxiety / Depression
Divorce Recovery
Self Growth / Self Care
Trauma
Blended Families

Bio:
Zach Baldridge is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas (#74039), and he helps men, women, and teens work through anxiety, depression, anger, relationship stress, parenting challenges, life transitions, and the general weight of everyday life.

Zach earned his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Woman’s University in 2014. During graduate school, he interned with the Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County. After two additional years of supervised work in private practice, Zach became fully licensed in 2017. Zach Baldridge Counseling, PLLC was established in January of 2018 and he is currently practicing in Prosper, Texas at Planting Seeds Center for Wellness.

Starting counseling is not easy. Many people come in unsure, guarded, or not fully convinced they want to be there. Therapy asks people to slow down, tell the truth, and face things they may have been carrying alone for a long time. Zach's goal is to provide a space that feels safe, grounded, and real; a place where meaningful work can actually happen.

Zach believes counseling should be a place where you do not have to perform or pretend. He works to help clients better understand themselves, process emotions, strengthen relationships, and develop practical tools that carry into everyday life. He has a particular heart for working with men and for creating a space where they can be honest, challenged, and supported without judgment.

Outside of his work, Zach is a proud father of four sons and was recently remarried into a blended family with four more children. Family life is a big part of who Zach is. Faith, responsibility, humor, growth, and staying present in real life matter deeply to him. Zach enjoys the outdoors, camping, riding bikes, building things, training in Muay Thai, listening to vinyl, and reading mystery and suspense novels.

If you are looking for a counselor who values honesty, connection, and real change, Zach would be honored to walk with you through that process.

Clientele: 

• Adults (18+)
• Dating / Engaged Couples
• Married Couples

Specialities: 

• Relational Issues / Relational Distress
• Trauma
• Anxiety and/or Depression
• Grief / Loss
• Identity Issues

Bio:
Craig is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. Craig was born and raised in Nebraska. He spent 17 years in the creative design field. He graduated from Midland University, with a BA in Art, and recently attended Amberton University, graduating with an MA in Professional Counseling. During his graduate practicum, he worked with Hope Fellowship providing pre-marital, individual, and group marital counseling utilizing the SYMBIS assessment. Craig also worked with inmates at the Rockwall County jail providing counseling and support for individuals who suffered from drug addiction, PTSD, and childhood issues.

Craig has a strong desire to work with couples as he, too, went through challenges in his own marriage. During these challenges, he and his wife sought help from a counselor. That counselor gave them the tools they needed to change their marriage and opened Craig’s eyes to his professional calling. He realized how vital a healthy mental outlook is to all aspects of life. Whether your struggles are from your past, your present, or about your future, Craig would love to partner with you on your journey.

In addition to his work with couples, Craig also works with kids and teens ages 15 and up. He utilizes activity-based techniques in his sessions with his younger clients. Craig is EMDR trained through EMDRIA, IFS-informed and trained in Brainspotting.

Licensed Professional Counselor (TX# 82082)

Clientele: 

• Adults (18-64 yrs)
• Dating / Engaged Couples
• Married Couples

Specialities: 

• Codependency
• Relational Issues / Relational Distress
• Anxiety and/or Depression
• Family Issues (Conflict, Communication, etc.)
• Childhood Trauma

Bio:
Jaclyn is passionate about helping young adults and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. If you struggle with people-pleasing or have lost yourself in relationship with others and want to work on your true identity and self worth, Jaclyn is here for you. Or if you are feeling stuck, lost, alone, and not sure where to turn, Jaclyn wants to walk with you through the hard and messy seasons of life.

Jaclyn approaches each client individually and uses a blend of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy along with multicultural, psychodynamic and trauma-informed counseling. Jaclyn maintains a small caseload to ensure you receive the highest level of care. And as a Christian, she holds biblical values in tandem with psychology.

Jaclyn seeks to provide a warm, loving, safe, and trustworthy relationship with her clients. She will partner with you to achieve your goals and meet you where you are but not leave you there. Her aim is for you to feel seen, heard, known and loved while walking with you into a fuller, more abundant life.

Clientele:
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples

Specialities:
Anxiety and/or Depression
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Codependency
Infertility / Pregnancy Loss / Infant Loss
Infidelity Recovery

Bio:
With over a decade of professional counseling experience, Laura loves helping others make positive changes in their lives and relationships. She is passionate about equipping clients with tools to experience healing and freedom from past wounds that negatively impact the present, anxiety, stress, depression, and unhealthy relationship dynamics because she believes that healing and restoration in every area of life is possible. 

Laura’s approach to therapy is grounded in a Biblical worldview as she provides personalized, compassionate care paired with practical strategies that lead to freedom. Her expertise and training as an advanced mental health clinician helps clients better understand their thoughts, feelings and beliefs, identify and overcome obstacles, grow in their relationships, and experience healing. Laura’s background as an Assistant Professor in the School of Counseling at Colorado Christian University paired with her practical ministry experience helps clients incorporate their faith throughout the therapy process. She would love to connect and learn more about your story and work together to see how she can help.

Clientele: 

• Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
• Teens (13-17 yrs)
• Adults (18+)
• Dating / Married Couples
• Married Couples
• Families

Specialities: 

• Relational Issues / Relational Distress
• Anxiety and/or Depression
• Self Growth / Self-Care
• Premarital Counseling
• Spirituality Issues

Bio:
Matt is a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in North Texas. With over 18 years of experience, Matt has a passion for walking alongside individuals, couples, and families helping them find hope in their time of need. His desire is to help bring about change by pointing people to God when they are stuck or struggling with a particular issue. Matt integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with biblical principles in order to equip his clients to have the right tools to work towards healing in their areas of need. 

Some areas of expertise include: Couples/Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling using SYMBIS Assessment, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Identity/Self-Worth, Men's Issues, Anger, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Depression, Personal Growth, Self Care and Boundaries. Matt is trained in SYMBIS for premarital counseling.

Journey on Counseling is now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare and Medicare.

Clientele:

• Teens 13-17 yrs)
• Adults (18+)
• Dating / Engaged Couples
• Married Couples

Specialities:

• Trauma
• Infidelity Recovery
• Spirituality Issues
• Anxiety and/or Depression
• Grief / Loss

Bio:
Kelley Connell, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), has been in private practice for over 32 years. Many of her clients come to counseling  feeling overwhelmed by trauma, PTSD, relationship difficulties, marital issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, women’s issues, or abuse and spiritual wounds, and are looking for practical tools as well as a Christian approach to heal.  

Her goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where healing and lasting change can occur. She specializes in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and trauma-informed therapy, helping people process painful memories, reduce emotional distress and move forward with renewed hope and confidence.

Life can be overwhelming. Many people feel pressure to appear strong and have everything under control while quietly carrying emotional pain, fear or uncertainty.  Kelley believes that every person has the capacity for healing, growth and resilience.  Even during life’s most difficult seasons, there is Hope.

Kelley’s counseling approach is compassionate, collaborative and individualized. She utilizes EMDR, trauma-informed therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients gain greater insight into their thoughts, emotions and behaviors while developing practical tools for lasting emotional, relational and spiritual growth.  

In person and virtual/telehealth sessions are available.  To learn more about Kelley and her practice please visit www.kelleyconnell.com

Clientele:
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Marriage Couples

Specialities:
Adolescent Issues
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)
Anxiety and/or Depression
Self Growth / Self-Care
Relational Issues / Relational Distress

Bio:
Shannon focuses on a person-centered approach fostering self-acceptance and empowering clients to embrace change while honoring individual uniqueness. She works to create a collaborative environment with each client to embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and emotional well-being. Shannon hopes each client she interacts with gains a sense of peace through a better understanding of their own strength and how to cope in their environment each day. Clients will work to develop their specific counseling goals and coping strategies through the exploration of their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Shannon envisions each client being able to identify their own worth, resilience and potential. She provides a variety of services including individual counseling, faith-based counseling, couples therapy and parenting guidance. She walks with clients in the midst of their anxiety, loneliness, depression, women’s issues, family struggles, job stress, life transitions and self-esteem issues. Shannon also enjoys working with teenagers to help navigate the changes in relationships, academic stress and trying to figure out their own identity. Shannon views counseling as an immense privilege to walk alongside each client on their journey to peace and healing.

Clientele:
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Infidelity Recovery
Trauma
Sex / Sexual Intimacy Issues
Premarital Counseling

Bio:
Terri Burns is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with Creative Couples and Counseling PLLC. After a 28-year teaching career, she returned to school to earn a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, inspired by the family-related challenges she witnessed firsthand in the classroom. Terri specializes in working with couples and individuals impacted by infidelity, betrayal, trauma, and problematic sexual behaviors. She is a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist through APSATS, Gottman Level 3 trained, and a Prepare and Enrich Facilitator for premarital couples, giving her specialized training to support couples through all stages of their relationships.

Terri offers individual and marriage counseling, as well as recovery groups for partners affected by infidelity and relational trauma. When appropriate, she also helps individuals prepare for disclosure. 

Terri’s clinical experience also includes work with a nonprofit organization providing grief therapy. She understands that grief does not follow a timeline and offers compassionate support to those navigating loss. 

Terri considers it an honor to walk alongside individuals and couples seeking counseling. She values the opportunity to provide a safe, supportive space for healing, growth, and restoration, and considers it a privilege to share in each client’s journey. 

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Trauma
Anxiety and/or Depression
Grief / Loss
Infidelity Recovery
Codependency

Bio:
Kelly Hoxsey, MS, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDR Certified Therapist™ who has been helping individuals, couples, adolescents, and families find healing and hope for more than 20 years. As the founder of Frisco Family Counseling, Kelly provides a compassionate, faith-friendly environment where clients can work through life's challenges and move toward greater emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being.

Kelly specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, and family conflict. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a highly effective therapy for trauma and distressing life experiences, and integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.

Throughout her career, Kelly has served as a school counselor, family counselor, behavior specialist, and private practitioner. She has extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families and is passionate about helping people strengthen relationships, heal from past hurts, and develop practical tools for lasting change.

Kelly believes that every person has inherent worth and the capacity for growth. Her counseling approach is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in helping clients discover hope, resilience, and healthier ways of navigating life's challenges.

Treatment Modalities:  Kelly utilizes a wide range of evidence-based and attachment-focused therapeutic approaches to support healing, growth, and healthy relationships. Depending on each client's unique needs and goals, she may incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Coherence Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing-informed interventions, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual, helping clients move toward greater emotional, relational, and personal well-being.

Areas of Focus: Trauma and PTSD, EMDR Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Marriage and Couples Counseling, Parenting, Family Conflict, Blended Families, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Self-Esteem, and Personal Growth.

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18-64 yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Trauma
Adolescent Issues
Spirituality Issues
Identity Issues
Self Growth / Self Care

Bio:
Joelnika (Joy) Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) supervised by Meghan Lawson, LPCS. As a wife and mother of seven, she brings both professional expertise and personal life experience into her counseling practice. Joy earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and her master's degree in Counseling from Colorado Christian University. She began her career serving homeless youth and single mothers, an experience that deepened her passion for helping individuals and families find hope and healing.

Joy works with teens, young adults, couples, and women navigating life's challenges, relationship concerns, trauma, and spiritual questions. She is trained in the Gottman Method (Levels I & II), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), allowing her to integrate evidence-based approaches that foster healing, strengthen relationships, and promote lasting emotional wellness.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Joy welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and strives to create a compassionate, supportive environment where they feel seen, heard, and valued. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients as they pursue healing, personal growth, and meaningful change.

Clientele:
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Anxiety and/or Depression
Adolescent Issues
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)
Parenting Issues
Relational Issues / Relational Distress

Bio:
Holly is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (supervised by Tara Wedemeyer, LPC-S) who works with teenagers, adults, couples, and families. She received her MSEd in Community Counseling from Baylor University and began her training working with victims of trauma and high-risk adolescents at a Victim’s Advocacy Center and later in the community mental health setting. She has years of experience working in the foster and adoption world as well as expertise drawing from her time as a teacher in the public school setting. 

Holly provides a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe exploring challenges and making meaningful change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety or depression, trauma, life transitions, school stress, or relationship issues, her goal is to help you gain clarity, build resilience, develop helpful tools, and move forward with confidence. She integrates a variety of approaches as she seeks to create an individualized experience based upon your specific needs. Holly also offers faith-based counseling upon request.

Holly is certified in the Gottman Method of couples counseling (Level I) and is a certified SYMBIS facilitator. She is also trained in Empowered to Connect, an attachment based, trauma informed approach for families that promotes healing for children who have encountered adverse childhood experiences (ACES). 

In her freetime, Holly enjoys spending time with her husband of 20 years and their three boys.

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Marriage Couples
Families

Specialities:
Spirituality Issues
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Premarital Counseling
Anxiety and/or Depression
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)

Bio:
Mark is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with teens, adults, couples, and families as they navigate various life stressors, including relationship distress, couples/marriage conflict, anxiety, depression, fear of others’ perceptions, pride, anger, and shame. He offers gospel-centered counseling that is focused on heart-level change. This often includes coming alongside one another in suffering and brokenness, helping people see the sources they go to for meaning and comfort, building openness and vulnerability, and finding hope in Christ. It takes into account that all of life is lived before God. So whether the desire is to untangle difficult relationship patterns, alleviate personal suffering, find direction, or otherwise persevere through ongoing hardships, Mark seeks to help counselees connect with the sure and steadfast hope that is central to the process of change. Outside of the counseling room, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, serves in the recovery and elementary ministries at his church, and appreciates a good cup of coffee.

Clientele:
Children (5-9 yrs)
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18-64 yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Parenting Issues
Adolescent Issues
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)
Self Growth / Self-Care

Bio:
Ashleigh loves working with families navigating stress, relationship challenges, and everyday struggles that can leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Whether you’re going through a difficult season, wanting to strengthen your relationships, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, she is here to walk alongside you with compassion. Ashleigh especially enjoys working with children to help make sense of big thoughts and feelings that can be hard to put into words. She uses age-appropriate and playful approaches to help children build confidence and develop healthy ways to manage their emotions and relationships. I also partner closely with parents and caregivers, offering tools and insights that strengthen connection and support your child’s growth at home. Together, you will work toward creating more peace and understanding for your whole family. As a Christian counselor, her faith shapes her understanding of healing and family relationships, and she is glad to incorporate Christ-centered principles into the counseling process. Ashleigh would be honored to support you as you take your next steps toward healing, clarity, and connection.

Clientele:
Adults (18-64 yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Childhood Trauma
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Anxiety and/or Depression
Grief / Loss
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)

Bio:
Bree High is a trauma therapist in Frisco who believes healing is more than changing your thoughts. So much of what you carry lives in the body, in how it braces for conflict, stress, and closeness, and that is where lasting change begins. Bree helps clients connect what is happening now to the experiences that shaped them, so they heal the wound underneath together instead of just managing the symptom. Becoming a wife and mother deepened that conviction for her, and faith quietly grounds the work she does. Bree helps anxious individuals heal from childhood and relational trauma that still shows up today. Using EMDR and relationship-focused therapy, we get to the root together so you can feel grounded, secure, and finally at peace.

Clientele:
Adults (18+ yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples

Specialities:
Trauma
Childhood Trauma
Relational Issues / Relational Stress
Codependency 
Infertility / Pregnancy Loss / Infant Loss

Bio:
Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Heather Cawthon, PhD. She earned her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from The King’s University and works with individuals and couples seeking healing, connection, and a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Her approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, attachment-based, and Christ-centered. She integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method to help couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. Sarah is also EMDR trained and has completed Somatic Experiencing training through Advanced II, allowing her to help clients process trauma, regulate their nervous systems, and develop a greater sense of safety and stability within themselves and their relationships.

Sarah especially enjoys working with clients experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, chronic stress, and relationship reactivity, as well as those impacted by childhood wounds, car accidents, infertility, medical experiences, sexual trauma, and other difficult life experiences. She approaches counseling with compassion and curiosity, helping clients better understand the patterns that keep them feeling stuck while supporting meaningful and lasting change.
Sarah lives in McKinney with her husband of 19 years and their son and daughter. She is currently accepting clients.

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18 - 64 yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Anxiety / Depression
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Self Growth / Self-Care
ADHD
Stress

Bio:
Emily is the founder and owner of The Next Chapter Counseling, a faith-based private practice located near Custer and Eldorado on the border of McKinney and Frisco. Emily specializes in working with teens, young adults, and adults who are struggling with anxiety/stress, overthinking/racing thoughts, people-pleasing, recovering from friendship or relationship hurts, navigating healthy relationships, perfectionism, exploring faith, ADHD/neurodivergence, and building confidence and independence. Her primary therapeutic modalities include CBT, IFS, ERP, and Attachment theory. 
In sessions, you will find that Emily is not a blank-slate, nod-and-stare kind of therapist. Think "Alexis Rose from Schitt's Creek", but make it *therapist*. She will laugh with you, cry with you, take her therapy dog, Darcy Elizabeth, on walk-and-talk sessions with you, and give you every skill and tool that she can think of to equip you with confidence as you navigate life while honoring your unique faith journey. 

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples

Specialities:
Infidelity Recovery
Anxiety and/or Depression
Trauma
Stress
Relational Issues / Relational Distress

Bio:
Many people carry burdens they were never meant to carry alone. Whether they are struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, depression, grief, or feeling stuck in life, lasting change begins with having a safe place to be heard, understood, and challenged toward growth. Trent Davis believes therapy should be a collaborative process that empowers clients to heal, build resilience, and become the healthiest version of themselves.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a first responder for many years, Trent has witnessed firsthand the profound impact that trauma, crisis, and life's challenges can have on individuals, couples, and families. His years of serving the community have given him a unique understanding of resilience, stress, and the emotional weight many people carry. Today, he uses that experience to help clients find hope, healing, and practical solutions through compassionate, evidence-based counseling.

Trent works with adults, adolescents (ages 10 and older), and couples experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, anger, addiction, men's issues, and self-esteem challenges. He is especially passionate about helping men navigate the unique pressures they face while also supporting couples in rebuilding trust, improving communication, and strengthening their relationships.

His counseling style is genuine, collaborative, and free of judgment. Rather than simply focusing on symptoms, Trent helps clients understand the root causes of their struggles while equipping them with practical tools to create lasting change. His goal is to help clients develop greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, emotional resilience, and renewed confidence as they move toward the life they want to live.

For clients who desire it, Trent also integrates Christian faith into the counseling process, thoughtfully combining biblical principles with evidence-based therapeutic practices. His desire is to help clients experience healing, restore hope, and move toward the center of God's purpose for their lives.

Trent is trained in EMDR, Gottman Method Level II Couples Therapy, Gottman Affair and Trauma Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and SYMBIS premarital counseling. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.

Outside of the counseling office, Trent has been married to his best friend for 17 years and is the proud father of three daughters who keep life full of adventure. He enjoys traveling, watching sports, spending time outdoors, and making lasting memories with family and friends.

Trent believes that seeking counseling is not a sign of weakness but an investment in becoming the person clients were created to be. He considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families as they pursue healing, healthier relationships, and lasting transformation.

Clientele:
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)

Specialities:
ADHD
Trauma
Anxiety and/or Depression
Stress
Grief / Loss

Bio:
Patricia works with children, teens, and adults—including first responders—navigating trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, and life stressors. She specializes in supporting individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and those in high-stress professions. Additionally, she provides affirming care for neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism. Her goal is to help clients build coping skills, regain a sense of control, and move toward greater emotional stability. If individuals are seeking experienced, respectful, and compassionate support for themselves or their children, she welcomes the opportunity to work together toward meaningful and lasting change.

Before becoming a counselor, she spent over 15 years in education, working with students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Supporting adolescents and families from diverse backgrounds strengthened her ability to connect, build trust, and foster meaningful relationships. These experiences continue to guide her work in therapy today.

Her therapeutic approaches include Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal Therapy. The initial session will involve clients presenting their concerns, family history, treatment history, current coping skills, and existing social support systems.

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Addictions (drug, alcohol, sex, etc.)
Trauma
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Anxiety and/or Depression
Codependency

Bio:
Dr. R. Scott Gornto, PHD, MDIV, LMFT, EMDR, CST holds a PhD in Psychotherapy, Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy and is a trained psychotherapist, counselor and peak performance coach. He is a Licensed Psychotherapist (Individual, Marriage and Family), an EMDR Trained Trauma Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and has extensive training in the behavioral sciences and personal development. He has training in spiritual direction and is also a former Pastor/Church Planter. Dr. Gornto is in private practice and has been practicing in North Texas since 2000. He works with individuals, couples/marriages, adolescents (12-17 yrs old), families, groups, churches, executives and entrepreneurs/leaders. During that time, he has seen over 45,000 hours of individual, couple/marriage, family, and group therapy. He offers one-hour sessions as well as intensives for individuals and couples. He is the author The Stories We Tell Ourselves© and is a columnist for the Huffington Post and Psychology Today. 


Dr. Gornto specializes in the following areas of therapy, counseling & coaching:
Abuse (Physical, Sexual, Emotional/Psychological, Verbal, Financial, Spiritual, Neglect and Self-Neglect)
Addiction and Recovery (Chemical, Process, Relationship, Love and Sexual Addiction)
Anxiety 
Anger
Boundaries
(Neuroscience) Brain Training
Coaching (Executive, Leadership, Peak Performance and Marriage)
Codependency 
Communication
Concierge Therapy 
Conflict Resolution 
Couples/Marriage Counseling
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Emotional Intelligence
Grief and Loss
Infidelity Repair
Parenting & Blended Family
Personality Disorders (Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Borderline Personality Disorder Partners Recovery)
Relational Intelligence
Relationship with Self/Self-Acceptance Work 
Sex Therapy 
Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD (EMDR Trained Therapist)
2nd Half of Life Work – Moving from Ego Driven Life to a Life Driven by Meaning/Purpose

Clientele:
Adults (18-64)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples

Specialities:
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Infidelity Recovery
Trauma
Anxiety and/or Depression
Self Growth / Self-Care

Bio:
Sally Zuraikat, LMFT-S, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor in Texas and the founder of Collin Care Counseling in Allen, Texas. She specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, recover from betrayal, strengthen communication, and create lasting emotional connection using evidence-based approaches, including the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-based therapy. In addition to traditional counseling, Sally offers Couples Intensive Weekends designed for couples seeking focused, accelerated progress in their relationship. She is also the author of The Relationship Crucible: Transforming Conflict into Connection, a practical guide that helps couples better understand conflict and develop healthier patterns of connection.

Clientele:
Children (5-9 yrs)
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)

Specialities:
Anxiety and/or Depression
Codependency
Divorce Recovery
Self Growth / Self-Care
Adolescent Issues

Bio:
For Dr. Sam, counseling is more than a career. From an early age, she knew her life’s purpose was to help others heal, grow, and discover hope. She considers it one of the greatest honors to walk alongside individuals as they navigate life's challenges.

Dr. Sam understands that everyone faces difficult seasons, and no one should have to go through them alone. She may laugh with you, cry with you, and celebrate every victory you achieve, but she will also gently challenge you to break free from unhealthy patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Her compassionate yet empowering approach helps clients build lasting change and move confidently toward the life they desire.

As the founder of The Yellow Rose Counseling Associates, Dr. Sam is incredibly proud of the team she has assembled. Together, they share a common mission: to provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling tailored to each client's unique needs while creating a safe, supportive environment where healing can flourish.

Certifications & Credentials: 
Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor (Texas License #78946)
Certified School Counselor
Trauma Informed- Neuro Psychotherapist Certification
EMDR Trained
Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician (EPSCC)

Counseling Approaches:
Person-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Existential Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Faith-Based Counseling (upon client request)

With over 27 years of experience serving teens and adults, Dr. Sam, and her team, provide treatment for:
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD
OCD
Anger Management
Life Transitions
Divorce & Relationship Challenges
Workplace Stress
Conflict Resolution
Parenting Support
Attachment Issues
Burnout & Compassion Fatigue
Recovering Substance Users
Educators
First Responders
School-Related Concerns
Teen Challenges
College & Career Coaching

Yellow Rose Proudly Accepts:
UMR, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), TRICARE West, Magellan, EBMS, Optum, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Superbills for all clients out of network

Clientele:
Children (5-9 yrs)
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 years)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Adolescent Issues
Addictions (drug, alcohol, sex, etc.)
Anxiety and/or Depression
ADHD
Relational Issues / Relational Distress

Bio:
Paul Myers is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Supervisor with 13 years of full time private practice experience. He has a strong calling from the Lord and passion to help others heal. Paul provides individual therapy to adults and adolescents as well as couples therapy. He has helped over 10,000 families work through their pain and improve their mental health. Paul and his wife Ciara own a group counseling practice called Intentional Counseling that is located behind Hope Fellowship's frisco west campus. Paul's counseling approach offers deep listening and thoughtful collaboration to help you bring clarity and insight to the things in your life that you would like to change. His approach is direct and concrete so that you are better equipped for change. 

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 years)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
OCD
Anxiety and/or Depression
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)
Codependency
Eating Disorders

Bio:
Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor and serves people through a Christian counseling relationship. She integrates Biblical truth with therapy exercises and tools. She primarily works with individual adults and couples. She also works with adolescents and adults with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 

Philippians 3:10-14 is the heartbeat of her counseling approach because it speaks to our identity as it proclaims who Christ is and who we are in Him. The passage points to the mighty power of God who abundantly overflows with all of the resources we need for change in our lives. We are all in need of a process to experience healing from our past wounds, to seek freedom from our chains, and to become more like Him in our thoughts, words, and actions. She is honored to get to walk alongside people as they dive into what is difficult and work to achieve their desired goals. 

She desires for those who she works with to gain new insights into their struggles through psychoeducation, build new skills, receive encouragement to invest in their process, and to experience more freedom to live their lives more fully. Lauren enjoys spending time with family, being outside, and art.   


Types of Therapy: 

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 
• Christian Counseling 
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 
• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) 
• Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)  

Clientele:
Children (up to 4 yrs)
Children (5-9 yrs)
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)

Specialities:
ADHD
Anxiety and/or Depression
Grief / Loss
Parenting Issues
Divorce Recovery

Bio:
Brianna Henderson, MS, LPC, RPT, is the founder of Lily Pad Child & Adolescent Counseling in Frisco, Texas, where she specializes exclusively in play therapy for children and teens. Parents often reach out when their child is navigating anxiety, ADHD, aggression, negative self-talk, learning differences, difficulty with emotional regulation, or other behavioral concerns. Because play is the natural language of childhood, play therapy the most developmentally appropriate ways to help young children make sense of what they are feeling and build the skills they need.

When a parent is worried about their child, Brianna works to support that child in developing coping skills, autonomy, self-esteem, and self-regulation. This can be so much harder for kids than many adults expect. Brianna believes deeply that every child is already amazing and worthy, exactly as they are. Her role is not to "fix" a child, because no child is broken. Instead, she walks side by side with each one as they discover their strengths and grow toward their full potential.

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18-64 yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Anxiety and/or Depression
Childhood Trauma
Codependency
Adolescent Issues
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc)

Bio:
Therapy can feel intimidating at first, and Karamee's goal is to make it feel approachable, supportive, and grounded in genuine care. Working with Karamee means entering a space where your story matters, your experiences are honored, and growth happens at your pace.

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)

Specialities:
Anxiety / Depression
Adolescent Issues
Trauma
Chronic Illness or Disease
Relational Issues / Relational Distress

Bio:
Eric is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works primarily with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and questions about direction and purpose. He also works with teens who are trying to figure out who they are, manage pressure, and make sense of what they’re feeling.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, stuck in your head, or just tired of trying to hold everything together on your own—you’re not alone. A lot of the people Eric works with are used to being the “capable one.” They show up, handle responsibilities, and do what needs to be done. But underneath that, there’s often overthinking, pressure, or a sense that something just isn’t working the way it should.

Therapy with Eric is a place to slow things down and actually sort through what’s going on. Not just talking in circles—but gaining clarity, understanding patterns, and figuring out what changes will actually make a difference in your day-to-day life.

Eric's approach is practical and collaborative. He will work with his clients to build tools they can use outside of sessions—whether that’s managing anxiety, setting boundaries, improving communication, or getting clearer on who you are and where you want to go.

Eric also has a personal connection to navigating long-term health challenges. He was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a congenital heart condition, which has shaped how I understand resilience, uncertainty, and the emotional side of carrying something that doesn’t just go away. That perspective often helps me connect with clients who are dealing with ongoing stress related to their own health or life circumstances.

At the end of the day, his goal is simple: to help you feel more clear, more grounded, and more in control of your life. Whether you’re working through relationship struggles or trying to make a big decision, we’ll focus on creating real, lasting change.

Clientele: 
Children (5-9 yrs)
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)

Specialities: 
Childhood Trauma
Adolescent Issues
Self Growth / Self-Care
Parenting Issues
Stress

Bio:
Hillary received her Master’s degree in Counseling and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has received her certification in biblical counseling and Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT). She is also a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner, a modality of therapy geared toward children from hard places. Hillary enjoys counseling children, adolescents, and female adults presenting with behavioral challenges, depression, anxiety, attachment wounds, abuse, grief, trauma, divorce, stress management, life transitions, and self-esteem. She takes a holistic approach to counseling uniquely tailored to each client. She is passionate about people experiencing healing from God through the process of sharing and making sense of their story in the context of God's bigger story. Hillary uses a variety of interventions including play, expressive art activities, movement, and narrative therapy. 

Hillary also has a background in the arts, as she graduated from the English National Ballet School with a degree in Professional Classical Ballet. Hillary enjoys spending time with her husband and her two daughters. The Marvin family worships and serves at Citizens Church.

Clientele:
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Families

Specialities:
Anxiety and/or Depression
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)
Grief / Loss
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Self Growth / Self-Care

Bio:
Catherine enjoys working with teens, adults, and couples as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. She takes a holistic approach to counseling, considering the connection between mind, body, and spirit, and values integrating faith into the process of emotional healing and growth.

She has experience helping individuals with depression, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, motivation, family concerns, infertility, and relationship or marital issues. Being emotionally healthy is an extremely important aspect in order to thrive in and lead a fulfilling life. Catherine sees value in looking at what's presently going on and identifying practical ways to heal and grow. She believes that real change happens when people are equipped with the right tools that help them assess their inner self and therefore respond to life situations better.
In her work with couples, she draws from the research-based Gottman Method, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection. Catherine also incorporates Solution-Focused, Emotionally Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches.
Outside of counseling, Catherine enjoys spending time with her husband and son, being outdoors, traveling, and having game nights with friends and family.

Clientele:
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18-29 yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families 

Specialities:
Anxiety and/or Depression
Adolescent Issues
ADHD
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc)
OCD

Bio:
Lizelle Fischer is a licensed therapist dedicated to helping adolescents, teens, and adults build healthier lives through compassionate, evidence-based counseling. She specializes in anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional regulation, creating a supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal-informed interventions, and person-centered care to help clients better understand themselves, develop practical coping skills, and create lasting change. Lizelle believes that healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship and that every individual has the capacity for growth, resilience, and hope.
Whether working with individuals, families, or groups, Lizelle is passionate about helping clients move beyond survival and toward a life of confidence, connection, and purpose.

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples

Specialities:
Anxiety and/or Depression
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Self Growth / Self-Care
Spirituality Issues
Sex / Sexual Intimacy Issues

Bio:
Rhett Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Board Certified Executive Coach based in Frisco, Texas. He holds graduate degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary — a Master of Divinity and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy — and an executive coaching certification from Southern Methodist University.

His work in pastoral care and clinical practice spans nearly three decades, beginning in 1997. That foundation — rooted equally in theology and therapy — shapes the way he shows up with every person he works with.

Anxiety and relationships are at the center of his work, because they tend to be at the center of most people's struggles. Rhett thinks anxiety is worth paying attention to rather than pushing away — it usually has something important to say. And he's come to believe that our deepest pain and our most meaningful growth both tend to happen in the context of relationship.

His therapeutic approach is grounded in Restoration Therapy, a model developed by Dr. Terry and Sharon Hargrave that helps people move out of cycles of fear and hurt and toward genuine love and trust. He is also a co-creator of the Turning from Anxiety intensive model.

He is the author of The Anxious Christian (Moody, 2012) and What It Means to Be a Man (Moody, 2013), and is currently co-authoring a new book with Dr. Terry Hargrave for Moody Publishers. He hosts the Praxis Podcast and co-hosts the RT Dialogue Podcast.

Clientele:
Adults (18-64 yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Addictions (drugs, alcohol, sex, etc.)
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)
Abuse (physical, emotional) and/or Domestic Violence
Parenting Issues
Relational Issues / Relational Distress

Bio:
Cindy is a biblically based licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the great state of Texas virtually. Cindy provides therapy in the following areas: 

•Anger management 
•Problematic sexual behavior
•Boundaries 

Cindy’s practice is named "Redemptive Therapy PLLC" because she believes everyone has the ability to be redeemed in Jesus our Savior. 

Cindy is an "out-of-network provider" with insurance. She accepts private pay clients during evenings and weekends.

Clientele: 
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults 18+
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities: 
Anxiety / Depression
Trauma
Stress
Family Issues (Conflict, Communication, etc)
Grief / Loss

Bio:
Jennifer Sexton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of clinical and private-practice experience. She completed postgraduate fellowship training at Yale School of Medicine and is certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Jennifer works with adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD, depression, relationship and marital concerns, life transitions, burnout, and other emotional or relational difficulties. She is a Christian and thoughtfully incorporates faith, prayer, Scripture, or spiritual concerns into therapy when desired by the client. She is also Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Confident Progress.

Clientele:
Children (5-9 yrs)
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18-64 yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)
ADHD
Parenting Issues
Trauma
Blended Families 

Bio:
Kimberly has 9 years of experience as an LPC, and over 12 years in the counseling field with advanced degrees from Seminary and a University. Kimberly works with kids 4+, teens, adults, couples, families, and blended families. She is passionate about working through communication issues and finding creative solutions. She has a lot of experience with blended families, neurodivergence, perinatal issues, and failure to launch. 

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Anxiety and/or Depression
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc)
Parenting Issues
Stress
Self Growth / Self-Care

Bio:
Nick Dietrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor who graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Master’s of Science in Counseling. Nick has experience as both a school counselor and as a private practitioner.

If you’re feeling anxious, nervous, stressed, depressed, or overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place. At times in our life we all feel the desire to be healthier. Using evidence-based treatment and modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused theories, Nick is an empathetic clinician who can help you work to overcome and/or better manage your anxieties, stress, relationship issues, improve communication with others, set healthy boundaries, parent your children more effectively, navigate the teenage school years, and many other issues we are all presented with in life.

Nick has been married for 24 years and has two children. They enjoy attending sporting events, traveling, and having fun with family.

Therapeutic Specialties include: anxiety, depression, parent education, spiritual growth, stress management, navigating the school process (504 & IEP), grief & loss, life transition, pre-marital counseling (SYMBIS certified), married couples, and many others.

Clientele:
Teenagers (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+ yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples

Specialities:
Trauma
Premarital Counseling
Grief / Loss
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc)
Childhood Trauma

Bio:
Tara is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adolescents, adults, and couples. She received her Master's in Counseling and Development from Texas Women's University and her Bachelor of Science from the University of North Texas. Tara has experience in individual, group, couples, and family therapy and has worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, psychiatric, inpatient hospital, and high-risk adolescents in schools and detention centers.

Tara is Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed and trained in trauma; grief and loss; the mind- body-spirit paradigm; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), through EMDRIA; and stress and relaxation therapy. Tara's work is underwritten and informed by her holistic methodology and background, woven together by research-based, integrative, somatic, and creative modalities and interventions. She believes this approach allows her clients to feel supported as they achieve their goals, gain better balance and insight, and overcome difficulties, thus facilitating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral growth.

Tara is committed to joining her clients on their journey to more optimal health and healing. She's passionate about life and people and creates a warm and safe environment.

Therapeutic Specialties and Modalities:
Trauma
Grief and Loss
Communication
Boundaries
Shame
Perfectionism
Anxiety
Mood disorders
Parenting
Chronic disease
Mindfulness
IFS Parts Work
Polyvagal Theory
•ye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: National Board of Certified Counselors Texas Counseling Association

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Families
Families

Specialities:
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Childhood Trauma
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)
Trauma
Codependency

Bio:
Renee Cagle, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of PS Counseling Frisco, where she works with individuals, couples, and families navigating some of life's most demanding transitions. Married for 35 years and a mother of four, Renee knows firsthand that the people we love most are often the ones we find hardest to reach. That lived experience is woven into everything she does in the therapy room. Her career began in nursing, where she witnessed how deeply our emotional lives affect our physical and relational health. What she observed in those years confirmed something she had already begun to understand personally: the feelings we refuse to acknowledge do not fade. They quietly take root in our closest relationships, surfacing as distance, resentment, or continual unresolved conflict. Renee also understands how our childhood informs our adult life. How the very thing we told ourselves as children we would never do, never tolerate in our adult relationships, somehow has surfaced despite our best intentions. 

Renee is trained in EMDR and EFT. Both of these techniques can help a client get to the root of their struggle. For example, someone who experienced physical abuse as a child may have formed a long-term belief of “I am not safe”. It is the belief of “I am not safe” that has the biggest impact on them and their loved ones as an adult. Using EMDR and/or EFT, we can work on challenging that belief and exploring the impact that belief has on the client and people close to them. By doing this, we begin the process of breaking generational patterns. 

There is no greater gift than to be the person who changes unhealthy generational patterns, offering a healthier, happier life to your children, grandchildren, and beyond. 

Clientele:
Teens 13-17 yrs)
Adults (18-64 yrs)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples

Specialities:
Codependency
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)
Anxiety and/or Depression
Trauma
Relational Issues / Relational Distress

Bio:
Emily specializes in stress and anxiety, depression, family dynamics, relationships, life transitions, codependency, boundaries, and sexual intimacy issues. Having grown up in a family of six kids, Emily focused on getting specific training to work with families and couples, with an emphasis on family of origin trauma. Before her time as a therapist, she worked at camp for individuals with disabilities, and developed a special care for those struggling. She is a licensed professional counselor associate, supervised by Jenee Dusza, LPC-S. 

Emily loves helping teens and adults make sense of their mental health, and guide them through transitions. Let’s face it, school, friendships, and family can have their own challenges, and sometimes having someone to help you walk through it makes all the difference. She also specializes in helping women navigate rebuilding relationship safety after sexual assault, narcissistic abuse, or other forms of relational trauma.

Clientele:
Adults (18+)
Families

Specialities:
Anxiety and/or Depression
Grief / Loss
Trauma
Childhood Trauma
Infertility / Pregnancy Loss / Infant Loss

Bio:
Andrea Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma professional who offers counseling services based on a cognitive-behavioral approach combined with a grace-based perspective for individuals ages 18 and above. She is EMDR trained and incorporates skills and therapeutic techniques, gained over 25 years of experience in the mental health field to address a variety of concerns and levels of need. Andrea is certified as an Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist. Her experience in caring has included working with hospices, mental health clinics, inpatient acute care hospitals, long term residential care facilities, specialty children’s hospitals and behavioral health managed care. She has been active in leading Divorce Care for Kids community support groups and has a background in preschool education. Andrea has been licensed in the state of Texas since 2002.

Andrea understands that we all have a mosaic of different experiences throughout our lives and places emphasis on the importance of our perceptions of those events. She believes it is the perception of life events that greatly influence us and can control our thinking, moods, and behaviors. It is Andrea’s desire to help each person find their way through the difficult circumstances of life by offering hope in healing, sincere and honest counsel, and a path towards developing faith-based resiliency. She believes that each individual’s health and welfare are important and approaches the care of everyone desiring change with great respect. Through her work experience and education, she is committed to providing professional and compassionate care.

Clientele:
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples

Specialities:
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Sex / Sexual Intimacy Issues
Infidelity Recovery
Self Growth / Self-Care
Family Issues (Conflict, Communication, etc.)

Bio:
Dr. Corey Allan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the host of Sexy Marriage Radio, one of the longest-running marriage podcasts in the world with more than 775 episodes. He has been in private practice since 2002, working with couples and individuals who are ready to stop settling and start building the marriage and life they actually want.

His approach is grounded in differentiation theory and family systems work — which means the focus is less on fixing your spouse and more on who you are becoming inside your most important relationships. Sessions are direct, honest, and built around one conviction: the change almost always starts with one person deciding to show up differently.

Dr. Allan works with adults 18+, married couples, and dating or engaged couples. His areas of focus include relational distress, marital conflict, sexual intimacy, self-growth, men's issues, blended families, affairs and betrayal repair. He sees clients in person at his office in Allen, TX, and works with couples and individuals across the country via Zoom. For those outside Texas, sessions are structured as a coaching relationship rather than therapy.

Dr. Allan is also the author of Naked Marriage (2016) and the forthcoming Go First: How One Person Can Change Every Relationship In Their Life (2026).

Clientele:
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating or Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families. 

Specialities:
Anxiety / Depression
Divorce Recovery
Self Growth / Self Care
Trauma
Blended Families

Bio:
Zach Baldridge is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas (#74039), and he helps men, women, and teens work through anxiety, depression, anger, relationship stress, parenting challenges, life transitions, and the general weight of everyday life.

Zach earned his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Woman’s University in 2014. During graduate school, he interned with the Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County. After two additional years of supervised work in private practice, Zach became fully licensed in 2017. Zach Baldridge Counseling, PLLC was established in January of 2018 and he is currently practicing in Prosper, Texas at Planting Seeds Center for Wellness.

Starting counseling is not easy. Many people come in unsure, guarded, or not fully convinced they want to be there. Therapy asks people to slow down, tell the truth, and face things they may have been carrying alone for a long time. Zach's goal is to provide a space that feels safe, grounded, and real; a place where meaningful work can actually happen.

Zach believes counseling should be a place where you do not have to perform or pretend. He works to help clients better understand themselves, process emotions, strengthen relationships, and develop practical tools that carry into everyday life. He has a particular heart for working with men and for creating a space where they can be honest, challenged, and supported without judgment.

Outside of his work, Zach is a proud father of four sons and was recently remarried into a blended family with four more children. Family life is a big part of who Zach is. Faith, responsibility, humor, growth, and staying present in real life matter deeply to him. Zach enjoys the outdoors, camping, riding bikes, building things, training in Muay Thai, listening to vinyl, and reading mystery and suspense novels.

If you are looking for a counselor who values honesty, connection, and real change, Zach would be honored to walk with you through that process.

Clientele:
Adults (18+)
Married Couples

Specialities:
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Childhood Trauma
Codependency
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)
Trauma

Bio:
Jennifer Bolton is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate who believes every person deserves to be treated with respect, compassion, and genuine care. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients as they gain insight, experience healing, and move toward lasting change. Jennifer is committed to creating a safe, warm, and supportive environment where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued. She believes that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful growth.

Jennifer specializes in working with adult children of dysfunctional families who are ready to heal from the often-unseen wounds of growing up in chaotic, neglectful, or boundary-blurred environments. Many of her clients struggle with people-pleasing, codependency, self-abandonment, or feeling overly responsible for the emotions and needs of others. Together, they explore how early life experiences continue to shape present-day patterns while working to build emotional safety, healthy boundaries, self-worth, and more authentic, fulfilling relationships.

Her approach combines deeper insight into each client's story with practical tools that promote lasting change. Grounded in empathy, warmth, and genuine connection, Jennifer strives to help clients better understand themselves, heal from past experiences, and move forward with greater confidence and freedom.

Outside of the therapy room, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, Chad, of 19 years, and their four boys. She loves being outdoors, reading, listening to music, and cooking. She is also a proud Fightin' Texas Aggie—Gig 'em!

Clientele: 
Teenagers (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities: 
Anxiety and/or Depression
Grief / Loss
Trauma
Childhood Trauma

Bio:
Matthew DeCaro, LMSW, is a first responder therapist with extensive frontline experience in law enforcement and trauma investigations. Born and raised in Los Angeles County, Matthew served nearly a decade as a police officer, working assignments in patrol, S.W.A.T., gang enforcement, gang investigations, and use-of-force instruction. In 2022, he relocated to North Texas with his wife and children, where he worked in a specialized Dallas CPS unit investigating severe physical abuse, sex trafficking, and child death investigations. Matthew earned his Master of Social Work from Liberty University in 2025 and currently works at The Brave Fight in downtown Fort Worth as a clinician, specializing in trauma treatment for first responders, veterans, and their families. He works almost exclusively with first responders and serves as the practice’s First Responder Liaison, maintaining relationships with agencies throughout North Texas, including the Fort Worth Police Department and Fort Worth Fire Department. Matthew is passionate about helping first responders heal from trauma while preserving their identity, resilience, and purpose.

Clientele:
Adults (18-64 yrs)

Specialities:
Anxiety and/or Depression
Abuse (physical, emotional, etc.) and/or Domestic Violence
Trauma
Grief / Loss
Relational Issues / Relational Distress

Bio:
Simone is a Licensed Professional Counselor that works with adults who have experienced traumatic events, abusive relationships, and chronic stress. She has training and experience using trauma-informed approaches that are short-term and can improve your ability to feel emotionally regulated and more present with your loved ones.
Her goal is to help you overcome the feeling of being trapped in fear and self-doubt. As a result, you can experience a greater sense of confidence and purpose in your life.

Simone has a bachelor’s in Psychology and a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas. 

Accepting insurance: Aetna, Cigna, United Health Care, Oscar, Optum EAP and Spring Health EAP.

Clientele:
Children (5-9 yrs)
Adolescents (10-12 yrs)
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Abuse (physical, emotional, etc.) and/or Domestic Violence
Addictions (drug, alcohol, sex, etc.)
Trauma
Codependency
Spirituality Issues

Bio:
Sarah Underbrink is a Christian therapist, Life/Ministry Coach, devoted pastor’s wife, and Mother with a heart for healing and restoration. Sarah coaches and counsels various pastors, pastor wives, church staff, executives and leaders in the country. She has spoken at various church settings and conferences as well as conducted seminars/trainings with church leadership and staff working on soul care to alleviate ministry burnout.

Specializing in addiction, trauma, codependency, and spiritual issues, she uniquely bridges the gap between faith and psychology—bringing together clinical insight and spiritual discernment. Her approach blends the supernatural power of God with grounded, practical tools for lasting transformation. With compassion and wisdom, she helps individuals break free from cycles of pain and step into wholeness—spirit, soul, and body.

Sarah has been practicing since 2016 within inpatient/outpatient psychiatric hospitals and private practice settings conducting individual, couples/families, and group therapy with adults, adolescents, and children.

Currently, she is the Director of Journeys Counseling Ministry. A non-profit christian counseling center consisting of multiple christian licensed therapists who specialize in various areas and populations. Journeys Counseling Ministry does not turn anyone away from services, regardless of financial status.

Sarah Underbrink and Journeys Counseling Ministry specialize in the following areas:
Abuse and/or Domestic Violence
Addiction and Recovery (drugs, sex, alcohol, etc)
Anxiety
Anger
ADHD
Adolescent Issues
Boundaries
Coaching (Executive, Leadership, Ministry Soul Care)
Codependency
Childhood Trauma
Couples/Marriage Counseling
Divorce
Depression
Emotional Intelligence
Eating Disorders
Grief and Loss
Infidelity Repair
Infertility
Parenting & Blended Family
Relational Issues
Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD (ETT and EMDR Trained)
Suicidal Ideations
Spirituality Issues

Clientele:
Teens (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18 - 64 yrs)

Specialities:
Anxiety / Depression
Identity Issues
Stress
Self Growth / Self-Care
Family Issues (Conflict, Communication, etc)

Bio:
Kaitlen is a LPC who believes everyone walks through valleys in life. Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or simply feeling stuck, she believes no one has to face those seasons alone.

She provides evidence-based counseling and, by request, loves integrating Christian faith and biblical principles into the counseling process. Her passion is helping people find hope, healing, and the confidence to keep moving forward. It is her privilege to walk alongside others as they move from the valleys of life toward the mountains. Reach out today!

Clientele:
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples
Families

Specialities:
Premarital Counseling
Grief / Loss
Parenting Issues
Divorce Recovery
Blended Families

Bio:
Jared is a Licensed Professional Counselor who graduated from UTD with a BA in Criminal Justice and recently attended Amberton University, graduating with an MA in Professional Counseling. During his graduate practicum, he worked with Carrollton Springs Hospital, where he helped provide Group Counseling services to patients mainly dealing with addiction challenges. Jared also works in a private practice and works with populations who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship distress, addiction, and trauma. Having been in recovery for nearly 5 years, Jared has a heart for people struggling with all types of addiction.

Whether it be substance, pornography, eating, or unhealthy attachments to individuals, addiction is a tough deal, and nobody should have to go through it alone. My own journey to recovery consisted of having a strong network of counselors, becoming involved in local ministries and attending 12-Step meetings. I encourage all people who are struggling to take action and start doing the work that will lead to a healthier, more self-actualized existence. The great theologian, C.S. Lewis once wrote, "The gates of hell are locked from the inside," so whether we like it or not, whether we believe it or not, we are more often than not, our own worst enemy. The good news? There are tools to help you get out of your own way and start building a relationship with the loving God who created us. I'd love to help you discover and utilize these tools to help build the life you truly deserve.

Jared is currently not in network with any insurance panels but can provide superbills for clients to submit on their own.

Clientele:
Teenagers (13-17 yrs)
Adults (18+ yrs)

Specialities:
Trauma
Addictions (drugs, alcohol, sex, etc.)
Anxiety and/or Depression
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc)
Stress

Bio:
Cara is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in Frisco, Texas, with more than 25 years of experience. She began her career in the wellness field, where she came to see how deeply our emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health are connected. That whole-person perspective led her to counseling.

Over the years, Cara has worked in community mental health, inpatient recovery, and outpatient settings, helping clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, recovery and life transitions. She works with adults and teens, drawing on a variety of therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR, to fit each person's needs.

At the heart of Cara's practice is a compassionate, collaborative relationship with each client, one that creates space for greater awareness, self-discovery, and lasting change. She offers in-person sessions in Frisco and telehealth across Texas.

Clientele: 
Adults (18+)
Dating / Engaged Couples
Married Couples

Specialities:
Relational Issues / Relational Distress
Family Issues (conflict, communication, etc.)
Infidelity Recovery
Self Growth / Self Care
Anxiety and/or Depression

Bio:
Deidre is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in McKinney, TX. She specializes in helping individual adults, couples, and families restore peace in their most important relationships. Deidre helps those whose relationships are struggling and those who just want to optimize certain areas of an already good relationship. Her expertise includes helping couples on the brink of divorce, high-conflict couples, healing from different forms of betrayal, infidelity and emotional affairs, as well as anxiety management, and coaching on self-growth and self-care.