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 (45-50 minutes) and increase up to $200 based on experience. When available, our LPC's accepts BCBS and some as well most LPC Associates accept Aetna. LPC Associates often are in network with Cigna as well.
An additional $25 may be charged for the initial session and since it involves more than one person, couples and family therapy. Counselors who accept insurance as in network providers adhere to contracted rates but insurance coverage of sessions is never guaranteed and non covered sessions will be billed at the therapist's published out of network rate. If you are looking for pastoral counseling on a national level or Christian coaching, please scroll to coaching section or visit https://www.hopehelps.me/ for additional staff options. After the directors, counselors are listed by number of sessions currently available and seniority with CCA.
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 (45-50 minutes) and increase up to $200 based on experience. When available, our LPC's accepts BCBS and some as well most LPC Associates accept Aetna. LPC Associates often are in network with Cigna as well.
An additional $25 may be charged for the initial session and since it involves more than one person, couples and family therapy. Counselors who accept insurance as in network providers adhere to contracted rates but insurance coverage of sessions is never guaranteed and non covered sessions will be billed at the therapist's published out of network rate. If you are looking for pastoral counseling on a national level or Christian coaching, please scroll to coaching section or visit https://www.hopehelps.me/ for additional staff options. After the directors, counselors are listed by number of sessions currently available and seniority with CCA.
Michelle Nietert, LPC Supervisor, CSC, Director 972-755-1888
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 offers Christian life and divorce coaching by phone for client convenience after an initial in person session. One of her specializations 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. She is a seasoned marriage counselor having been trained in person by leaders such as John Gottman, Harville Hendricks, and Sue Johnson. Session fees are $170 per session for counseling and coaching. Michelle is currently not accepting new clients.
Michelle has authored five books with Harper Collins Christian and Randall House 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
Michelle is considered an expert in high conflict divorce and family law (Fees and information for this work are available at www.cooperativecoparent.com). Michelle will not have family law openings in 2023 due to other commitments.
Michelle has authored five books with Harper Collins Christian and Randall House 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
Michelle is considered an expert in high conflict divorce and family law (Fees and information for this work are available at www.cooperativecoparent.com). Michelle will not have family law openings in 2023 due to other commitments.
Amy Doar, LPC-S, Senior Associate, Assistant Clinical Director (214) 450-9210
Treatment focus includes teens, young adults, adults, veterans, and clergy. Areas of specialization include giftedness in teens and adults, LGBTQ+, relationships, separation and divorce, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, self-care, failure to launch, sexuality, young adult issues, veteran issues, families facing long term or terminal illness, aging, loss of a child, and spirituality issues. Session fees begin at $150 but may be lowered on a sliding scale. Amy accepts BCBS and Tricare. Amy is currently not accepting new clients.
Antoinette Griffin, Masters Level Intern, Supervised by Amy Doar, LPC-S. (903) 914-0016
Treatment focus includes: adolescents, women, adults, and veterans who have difficulties with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. Sessions begin at $60 per session and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Antoinette is available for appointments Monday afternoons, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Treatment focus includes: adolescents, women, adults, and veterans who have difficulties with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. Sessions begin at $60 per session and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Antoinette is available for appointments Monday afternoons, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Elizabeth (Beth) Adell, LPC-Associate, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (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 $80 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. 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 $80 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Beth is currently accepting appointments on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Courtney Thomsen, LPC-Associate, NCC, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (972) 369-3757
Treatment Focus includes teens, young adults, adults, and individuals. Areas of expertise include anxiety, ADHD, time management, trauma, grief and loss, parents/caregivers of individuals with cognitive disabilities, adjustment issues, attachment and integration issues, coping skills, depression, issues faced by athletes, and spiritual issues. Session fees are $80 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Courtney is available for appointments in person on Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays and virtually on Wednesdays.
Treatment Focus includes teens, young adults, adults, and individuals. Areas of expertise include anxiety, ADHD, time management, trauma, grief and loss, parents/caregivers of individuals with cognitive disabilities, adjustment issues, attachment and integration issues, coping skills, depression, issues faced by athletes, and spiritual issues. Session fees are $80 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Courtney is available for appointments in person on Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays and virtually on Wednesdays.
Kristi Damon, LPC-Associate, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (214) 334-2221
Treatment focus includes: adolescents, women, couples and families. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief or loss, chronic illness, blended families, divorce recovery, infidelity issues, emotional/mental abuse, conflict resolution, communication skills, self-image, life transitions, marriages and clergy. Session fees are $80. Kristi is accepting daytime appointments in office or Telehealth on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Telehealth on Mondays.
Treatment focus includes: adolescents, women, couples and families. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief or loss, chronic illness, blended families, divorce recovery, infidelity issues, emotional/mental abuse, conflict resolution, communication skills, self-image, life transitions, marriages and clergy. Session fees are $80. Kristi is accepting daytime appointments in office or Telehealth on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Telehealth on Mondays.
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 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Tim is in network with BCBS and Aetna. Tim is currently accepting new clients.
Phil Adell, LPC-Associate, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (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 $90 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Phil is available for appointments on Wednesday evenings.
Natalie Carl, Counseling Student, Supervised by Amy Doar, LPC-S (513) 293-7894
Treatment focus includes children/adolescents (3+), families, couples, and military families. Areas of experience include life transitions, anger management, pre/postpartum, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, difficulties in school/daily life, and relationship difficulties. Sessions are $60 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Natalie is available for appointments on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, and Tuesday afternoon/evenings.
Treatment focus includes children/adolescents (3+), families, couples, and military families. Areas of experience include life transitions, anger management, pre/postpartum, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, difficulties in school/daily life, and relationship difficulties. Sessions are $60 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Natalie is available for appointments on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, and Tuesday afternoon/evenings.
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. Session fees begin at $125 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. Heather is an in-network provider for BCBS. She has a few Friday spots available.
Kristin Grissom, Counseling Student, Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S (214) 504-1387
Treatment focus includes: children (5+), adolescents, adults, and couples. Working in the areas of anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, life transitions, relationship struggles, processing decisions and managing stress.
Sessions are $60 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Kristin is available for appointments on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays 1-6, and Saturdays 9-12. In July, she will have morning availability, 10-6.
Treatment focus includes: children (5+), adolescents, adults, and couples. Working in the areas of anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, life transitions, relationship struggles, processing decisions and managing stress.
Sessions are $60 and can be lowered on a sliding scale. Kristin is available for appointments on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays 1-6, and Saturdays 9-12. In July, she will have morning availability, 10-6.
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
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
