Please click on the name of the staff member for additional information or to contact them directly. If you would like to speak with someone about the best match for your needs, call us at 214-509-6888. Counseling fees start at $60 a session (45-53 minutes) and increase up to $200 based on experience. When available, some of our LPC's and Associates offer in network sessions with Aetna, United Health Care, Cigna and BCBS. We do offer sliding scale rates based on availability. **Please see additional information regarding insurance here.
Michelle Nietert, LPC Supervisor, CSC, Director (972) 755-1888
With almost 30 years of clinical and pastoral/Biblical counseling experience, Michelle is considered an expert in child and adolescent treatment and offers parent consults to assist parents in a thorough treatment plan and finding the right counselor. Treatment focus includes individuals, couples, adolescents and their families (Michelle developed a crisis counseling program for a large school district and has experience regarding educational advocacy, trauma, grief and addiction. She also provided services for an inpatient treatment center specializing in trauma). She has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, relational struggles and addiction in clients of all ages. As a previous educator of 15 years and homeschool mom, she also works with educators, administrators and homeschool families. Michelle also offers consults and counseling for attorneys, healthcare providers, ministry leaders, and mental health professionals.
She is a seasoned marriage counselor having been trained in person by leaders such as John Gottman, Harville Hendricks, and Sue Johnson. She offers limited numbers of couples counseling intensives. Michelle also loves working with clients over 60 and is EMDR trained also offering trauma intensives and offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Intensives to actively engaged clients on Fridays and Saturdays.
She also offers Christian life coaching and high conflict coparenting consults by phone or Telehealth for client convenience. Another specialization is executive and entrepreneurial coaching for well developed clients wishing to grow, be more productive, or going through a company or life transition. Michelle serves on the faculty of the International Christian Coaching Institute as a Master Level Certified Life Coach and mentor coach for those pursuing certification.
Session fees start at $200 per session for counseling and coaching. Michelle has limited daytime availability for counseling and coaching.
Michelle has authored seven books with Harper Collins Christian and D6 Family and she travels nationally speaking to corporate, community and church groups. For information regarding her writing, speaking and coaching along with information regarding the Raising Mentally Healthy Kids Podcast, visit www.yourmentalhealthcoach.com
She is a seasoned marriage counselor having been trained in person by leaders such as John Gottman, Harville Hendricks, and Sue Johnson. She offers limited numbers of couples counseling intensives. Michelle also loves working with clients over 60 and is EMDR trained also offering trauma intensives and offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Intensives to actively engaged clients on Fridays and Saturdays.
She also offers Christian life coaching and high conflict coparenting consults by phone or Telehealth for client convenience. Another specialization is executive and entrepreneurial coaching for well developed clients wishing to grow, be more productive, or going through a company or life transition. Michelle serves on the faculty of the International Christian Coaching Institute as a Master Level Certified Life Coach and mentor coach for those pursuing certification.
Session fees start at $200 per session for counseling and coaching. Michelle has limited daytime availability for counseling and coaching.
Michelle has authored seven books with Harper Collins Christian and D6 Family and she travels nationally speaking to corporate, community and church groups. For information regarding her writing, speaking and coaching along with information regarding the Raising Mentally Healthy Kids Podcast, visit www.yourmentalhealthcoach.com
Tim Vassberg, LPC (214) 676-2912
Treatment focus includes adolescents, individuals, and families. Areas of specialization include addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, low self esteem, behavioral problems, career changes, relationship problems, separation, divorce, and spiritual issues. Session fees begin at $150. Tim has over a decade of counseling experience. He is in network with BCBS, Cigna, United, and Aetna. Tim has limited daytime openings.
Carol Dodgen, Counselor - Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (903) 207-9451
Carol works primarily with adults and young adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, ADHD, chronic stress, and the lasting impact of difficult family experiences. She has a special interest in helping clients overcome people-pleasing, establish healthy boundaries, build self-confidence, and heal from childhood wounds that continue to affect their relationships and daily lives. She also works with clients experiencing betrayal, career transitions, struggles with adult children, and chronic pain. Carol is trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates these approaches with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, mindfulness, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client's unique goals. She believes lasting change comes not only from learning new coping skills but also from understanding and healing the underlying experiences that shape current patterns. Before becoming a therapist, Carol spent more than 30 years working in public education. That experience gives her unique insight into ADHD, executive functioning challenges, autism, AuDHD, anxiety, and the educational system. She enjoys helping adolescents ages 10 and older navigate school-related concerns, including academic stress, social challenges, and 504 and IEP accommodations. For clients with ADHD, she incorporates practical executive functioning strategies, including evidence-based approaches inspired by Smart but Scattered, to improve organization, focus, and productivity. Clients describe Carol as a warm, thoughtful, and empathetic listener who provides both practical tools and a supportive space to process life's challenges. She strives to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and move toward lives that reflect their values rather than fear or past experiences. Carol accepts Aetna and Cigna insurance and is currently accepting new clients. Session fees are $100 or a sliding scale is available. Evening and Saturday appointments are available.
Cassandra Tate, Counselor - Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (214) 233-6624
Cassandra works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, identity exploration, and performance pressure. She is passionate about supporting athletes, high performers, and anyone looking to build resilience, confidence, and clarity during challenging seasons. Drawing on her experience as a former professional athlete and wellness coach, Cassandra helps clients uncover their strengths, manage pressure, and develop practical tools for lasting growth. She creates a warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented space, tailoring her approach to each client’s needs. Her work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to help clients achieve meaningful personal and professional growth. Cassandra is currently accepting new clients.
Elizabeth (Beth) Adell, LPC (214) 799-0325
Treatment focus includes: adolescents, women, couples, and families. She has experience dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, blended families, divorce, parental issues, behavioral struggles, infidelity issues, emotional/mental abuse trauma, communication skills, coping strategies, and relationship difficulties. Session fees start at $120 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Beth is able to accept Cigna, BCBS, United Healthcare, and Aetna. Beth is currently accepting appointments on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Treatment focus includes: adolescents, women, couples, and families. She has experience dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, blended families, divorce, parental issues, behavioral struggles, infidelity issues, emotional/mental abuse trauma, communication skills, coping strategies, and relationship difficulties. Session fees start at $120 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Beth is able to accept Cigna, BCBS, United Healthcare, and Aetna. Beth is currently accepting appointments on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Phil Adell, LPC (214) 557-9337
Treatment focus includes adolescents (12+), adults, premarital, and couples counseling. Areas of expertise include adjustment to change, divorce, parental relationships, behavioral problems at home or school, anxiety/depression, self-worth, social struggles, communication skills, and relationship difficulties. Session fees begin at $120 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Phil is in-network with BCBS, Cigna, and Aetna. Phil is available for telehealth appointments Mon-Wed evenings, and in-person/telehealth during the day on Fridays.
Heather Ojeda Frey, LPC (972) 369-9499
Treatment focus includes adolescents and adults. Areas of experience include depression, anger, life transitions/changes, behavioral problems at home or school, anxiety/panic, grief/loss, parenting struggles, social struggles, relationship struggles, self-harm and/or suicidal thinking, low self-esteem, and divorce. Heather is a seasoned therapist with years of experience working with teens and their families, and adults. Session fees begin at $135 but may be reduced on a sliding scale. Heather is currently accepting new clients and accepts Aetna, Cigna, UHC and BCBS. When available, Heather's opening are exclusively daytime openings.
Robin Fletcher, LPC (214) 799-1613
Treatment focus includes: children, adolescents, parent/child relationships, and young adults. Robin has experience in working with ADHD, addiction, anxiety, behavioral struggle, depression, emotional regulation, grief, trauma, and divorce. Robin believes in meeting a child where they are at. She uses a holistic approach to therapy while prioritizing unconditional positive regard, acceptance, cultural humility, and authenticity while helping them build skills needed to be successful in life. Robin uses multiple techniques such as mindfulness, self-reflection cues, bibliotherapy, and journaling as ways to increase self-awareness of thoughts and emotions. She integrates Play-therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) in her sessions. Session fees are $100 a session. Robin is able to accept in network insurance with Cigna and Aetna using most plans. While working on her counseling license, Robin has extensive experience working with kids and teens as a school counselor. Robin is available for appointments: Saturdays and Sundays
Treatment focus includes: children, adolescents, parent/child relationships, and young adults. Robin has experience in working with ADHD, addiction, anxiety, behavioral struggle, depression, emotional regulation, grief, trauma, and divorce. Robin believes in meeting a child where they are at. She uses a holistic approach to therapy while prioritizing unconditional positive regard, acceptance, cultural humility, and authenticity while helping them build skills needed to be successful in life. Robin uses multiple techniques such as mindfulness, self-reflection cues, bibliotherapy, and journaling as ways to increase self-awareness of thoughts and emotions. She integrates Play-therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) in her sessions. Session fees are $100 a session. Robin is able to accept in network insurance with Cigna and Aetna using most plans. While working on her counseling license, Robin has extensive experience working with kids and teens as a school counselor. Robin is available for appointments: Saturdays and Sundays
Cynthia Smith, LPC (903) 776-4940
Treatment focus includes: children, adolescents, women, parent/child and family relationships, ADHD symptoms, self-harm, grief, emotional regulation, stress or life transition management, and perfectionistic tendencies. Cynthia seeks to use a holistic approach in her counseling. This looks like an emphasis on strengthening connection, relationships, self-care, and self-regulation. Cynthia believes growth occurs when adults and children feel seen, valued, heard and supported while working on thinking patterns and behaviors that support health and healing. This could look like mindfulness techniques, play based therapy techniques when working with children, self-reflection cues, visual aids, journaling, and art based therapy techniques. While currently pursuing her counseling license, Cynthia has extensive experience in play based therapy with kids and their families as a school counselor and has a clinical background in mental health previously working with a large insurance company. Session fees are $100 a session. Cynthia accepts Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, UnitedHC, and BCBS Insurance. Cynthia is not currently accepting new clients. When available for appointments currently, Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm and biweekly Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm.
Treatment focus includes: children, adolescents, women, parent/child and family relationships, ADHD symptoms, self-harm, grief, emotional regulation, stress or life transition management, and perfectionistic tendencies. Cynthia seeks to use a holistic approach in her counseling. This looks like an emphasis on strengthening connection, relationships, self-care, and self-regulation. Cynthia believes growth occurs when adults and children feel seen, valued, heard and supported while working on thinking patterns and behaviors that support health and healing. This could look like mindfulness techniques, play based therapy techniques when working with children, self-reflection cues, visual aids, journaling, and art based therapy techniques. While currently pursuing her counseling license, Cynthia has extensive experience in play based therapy with kids and their families as a school counselor and has a clinical background in mental health previously working with a large insurance company. Session fees are $100 a session. Cynthia accepts Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, UnitedHC, and BCBS Insurance. Cynthia is not currently accepting new clients. When available for appointments currently, Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm and biweekly Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm.
Marilyn Oliphant, Counselor - Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S 903-213-5213
Treatment focus includes: Treatment focus includes children, young adults, parent/child relationships, families, couples and adults. Areas of expertise include, autism, self-harm/ideation, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, anxiety/panic attacks, grief, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, at-risk students, coping/self-esteem, adjustments issues, communication skills, relationship building, stress management, and spiritual issues. Marilyn’s treatment plan includes creating an environment of acceptance and unconditional love where her clients feel safe to express themselves and pursue a journey of healing and wholeness. Marilyn is passionate about helping her clients discover the champion that is within all of us by helping clients discover how “growth mindset” thinking can free them to limitless possibilities when they are able to reflect on thought patterns that empower rather than keep us confined to a prison of self-defeat. She describes her best treatment modality plan involves using an eclectic approach that is individually tailored to meet the needs of her clients. Marilyn, has overcome the recent loss of a husband and dear pastor in (2019/20), has a heart for widows/those suffering loss and is also a first generation college graduate from a family of eight and understands the importance of “mindset” and spirituality in helping you to soar in seemingly impossible circumstances. Session fees begin at $110; Marilyn also accepts Aetna and Cigna insurance. Marilyn is currently taking new clients and is available Mondays 12:00-5:30pm, Tuesdays 3-6pm, and Wednesdays 3-6:30pm.
Tara Edwards, Counselor - Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S. 214-233-5515
Tara is passionate about walking alongside adolescents, adults, and couples as they navigate life's challenges. Using personalized, evidence-based approaches, Tara works with couples and individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, life transitions, low self esteem, emotional regulation and communication issues. She helps clients strengthen relationships, develop practical coping skills, and build the confidence needed to create lasting, meaningful change. Tara has extensive experience working with teens as a current school counselor. Session fees begin at $100. Tara is able to accept Cigna and Aetna insurance. Tara is available for appointments: Monday and Wednesday evenings.
COACHING and PASTORAL COUNSELING
Joining us from our non profit organization, www.hopehelps.me. These coaches are also available to serve you offering online and telephone coaching. While solution focused counselor include coaching techniques on their practices, coaches are present oriented and do not focus on diagnoses but do work on productivity, life balance, and healthy relationships and mindsets. Our Christian coaches include faith based wisdom, Scripture, prayer and the presence of the Holy Spirit in the process.
Karen Sheriff, Certified Life Coach (214) 307-1954
Karen has been counseling women who have lost children for over 27 years. Having lost two of her four children, she comes uniquely qualified to offer support, comfort and hope in the face of serious depression. She also coaches young children, aged 5-12 and teens with the re-focusing that must take place through transitions in life (divorce, blended families, death of a loved one, general trauma) back to a place where they can find peace and joy. Karen coaches both men and women who are dealing with pre- and post-divorce issues, trauma and life skills, as well as recovered addicts and alcoholics. She works with individuals with PTSD, who have gone through treatment and are still in need of life mapping, focus and direction. She is also a certified weight loss coach. Monday-Thursday from 9 - 5, Evenings available upon request, Telephone and Zoom only, Fee: $80 per 45 minute session, Click here for more info
Karen has been counseling women who have lost children for over 27 years. Having lost two of her four children, she comes uniquely qualified to offer support, comfort and hope in the face of serious depression. She also coaches young children, aged 5-12 and teens with the re-focusing that must take place through transitions in life (divorce, blended families, death of a loved one, general trauma) back to a place where they can find peace and joy. Karen coaches both men and women who are dealing with pre- and post-divorce issues, trauma and life skills, as well as recovered addicts and alcoholics. She works with individuals with PTSD, who have gone through treatment and are still in need of life mapping, focus and direction. She is also a certified weight loss coach. Monday-Thursday from 9 - 5, Evenings available upon request, Telephone and Zoom only, Fee: $80 per 45 minute session, Click here for more info
Laura Acuna, BS Christian Counseling and Certified Life Coach
Laura Acuña loves helping women experiencing changing seasons discover what's next. Together, you will embark on a soul-stirring exploration of your faith and life, helping you unlock clarity and vision. As you gain insight, you'll develop the tools to overcome self-doubt and limiting beliefs. This newfound confidence will propel you forward, ready to embrace what God has in store for you. Tuesday-Thursday 10:00- 4:00. Evenings by request. Zoom only, Fee: $80 per 45-minute session
Laura Acuña loves helping women experiencing changing seasons discover what's next. Together, you will embark on a soul-stirring exploration of your faith and life, helping you unlock clarity and vision. As you gain insight, you'll develop the tools to overcome self-doubt and limiting beliefs. This newfound confidence will propel you forward, ready to embrace what God has in store for you. Tuesday-Thursday 10:00- 4:00. Evenings by request. Zoom only, Fee: $80 per 45-minute session
Amber Payne, M.A, Pastoral Counselor and Life Coach (417) 771-7510
Amber’s passion is to work with women who, after years of pouring into others, feel scattered, stuck, and numb. She works to empower her clients to get clear on what they want, take better care of themselves, and develop deeper connections with God, themselves, and others. Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 - 7, Telephone and Zoom only, Fee: $80 per 45 minute session, Click here for more info
Amber’s passion is to work with women who, after years of pouring into others, feel scattered, stuck, and numb. She works to empower her clients to get clear on what they want, take better care of themselves, and develop deeper connections with God, themselves, and others. Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 - 7, Telephone and Zoom only, Fee: $80 per 45 minute session, Click here for more info
