Campus: Allen Campus

Brad Ashley

I am a Graduate Student Intern under the supervision of Dr. Bernis Riley, LPC-S, Psy.D.  I am pursuing my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.  I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University as well as a Master of Business Administration degree.  I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and a member of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society.  I am a trained SYMBIS (Save Your Marriage Before It Starts) facilitator.  I am also Gottman Level 1 Certified. My specialty is relationship trauma with a primary focus on helping men grow in sexual integrity, deal with shame, and overcome anxiety and depression.

Does this sound familiar? You feel trapped, knowing life can’t continue down this path.  You feel like you will never be able to maintain your sexual integrity. You feel like there must be more to life or you feel like your best is never quite good enough. I just want to convey there is hope!

I’ve been there and know exactly what it is like to have the above feelings. As someone who has walked this road myself, I specialize in relationship trauma which includes trauma that occurred in a marriage or trauma that one or both spouses brought into the marriage. One of my primary focuses is helping men grow in their sexual integrity and overcome pornography and affairs. We will work through the reasons you are stuck – this isn’t just an issue of lust. We will embark on a proven process of recovery, healing, and redemption. We will seek the “why” behind your unhealthy coping mechanisms, work on developing empathy, and rebuilding the trust that has been damaged in your marriage. This will likely be the most difficult journey of your life but freedom and healing is available. I want every man to discover who God says they are and become the men, husbands, and fathers they were designed to be.

I will connect with you and meet you where you are in your journey, without judgment. I will work to make sure that your marriage and your entire family are integrated into the treatment plan.

Jennifer Aguirre

Email: jennifer.p.aguirre@gmail.com

Phone: 972.984.9310

Tell Us About Your Family: Married to René for 21 years.

Previous Jobs or First Job: Campus Staff Member with InterVarsity, 8th grade Science Teacher and Girl’s Athletics Coach, Preschool Teacher

Spare Time Pastimes: I like to do woodworking and experiment with makeup.  Or another way to say this is my two hobbies are woodworking and makeup

In Ministry Since: I have been a counselor in private practice for ten years.

Languages I Speak: Spanish and English

Jennifer offers individual counseling for adolescents and adults as well as marital, premarital, and family counseling. She is certified as a Prepare and Enrich facilitator. In individual counseling her primary focus is anxiety, depression, anger and stress management, and coping with sudden life changes. Her special areas of interest include adolescent issues, ethnic identity issues, divorce care, and trauma counseling.

Jennifer holds a BS in Psychology and Earth Science from Texas A&M University and an MABC in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Sarah Black

From a young age, Sarah has always had a heart for helping others. After graduating high school, she set out to enter the mental health field but life events led her to the corporate world, where she spent a decade developing valuable skills. Despite her success, Sarah felt a longing to make a deeper impact, which led her to transition into education. Working as a high school teacher and counselor reignited her passion for helping others, particularly adolescents, as they navigate the complexities of life.

Sarah’s approach to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but she also integrates principles from Neuropsychotherapy to offer a holistic approach to mental health. Her years of experience working with at-risk teenagers have deepened her understanding of how the brain processes experiences differently for each individual, making her well-equipped to support clients in piecing together the puzzle of their lives.

For Sarah, the ideal therapeutic relationship is a collaboration. She believes that clients often have the answers within themselves but sometimes need guidance to discover them. Her role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel supported and comfortable to share. By closely observing verbal and non-verbal cues, Sarah ensures that each session provides the comfort and trust clients need to fully open up and grow.

Over the last 12 years, Sarah has helped teenagers, particularly those facing anxiety, depression, and other challenges, develop life skills that endure beyond therapy. She is passionate about empowering her clients to self-advocate and find their voices.

Sarah is dedicated to her own professional development and attends the Adolescent Mental Health Symposium annually. She is also pursuing additional training in CBT and Neuropsychotherapy to continue offering the best care possible to her clients.

When not in session, Sarah enjoys listening to audiobooks, traveling, and visiting beaches, which she finds calming and rejuvenating. She looks forward to helping you navigate your own journey towards self-discovery and personal growth, one piece at a time.

Phone: 972-460-6864

Jennifer Brobst

Email: jbrobst@drbrobst.com

Phone: 972.924.5878

Dr. Jennifer Brobst is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, a licensed Specialist in School Psychology, and Director of Brobst Psychological Services.  Dr. Brobst counsels adults, adolescents, children, parents, and couples.  She has experience helping these patients with depression, anxiety, autism and other developmental disabilities, OCD, ADHD, family issues, parenting stress, career and academic concerns, and coping with traumatic experiences and/or loss, such as in a time of death, divorce, and other significant life changes.

Dr. Brobst completed her Internship at Baylor College of Medicine Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science in Houston, TX.  She obtained her M.A. and Ph.D. from Texas Tech University and her B.S. from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX.  Dr. Brobst has authored several publications (please see below) and made numerous presentations.  She has also received special training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Parent-Child Interaction therapy, and Sandtray therapy.  She is a member of the American Psychological Association and Texas Psychological Association.

Dr. Brobst utilizes cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal therapeutic techniques to initiate healing, change, and most of all to find hope in often what seems like hopeless circumstances.  She feels honored to have the opportunity to meet her patients during these times of their lives and walk beside them as they find their way.  Whether you have struggled for days or years, there is hope.

Linda Holbeck

Linda Holbeck is a licensed Clinical Social Worker serving families, couples and women. She is certified as a Prepare and Enrich facilitator. Private practice psychotherapy specializing: PTSD, crisis care, marriage and family therapy, stress, divorce, parenting, life transitions, anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, coping skills. A passion for women going through difficult life transitions or are in a crisis.

Phone: (713) 306-5750

Email: sanmateo58@gmail.com

Claire Wilson

Do you feel stuck? Is the weight of the world too much to bear? We are not meant to struggle alone. Life’s pains, mistakes, and failures do not have to define who you are. You are called to be more.

Claire Wilson is an empathetic and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor Associate licensed in Texas supervised by Mysti Hively MA, LPC-S at Embrace Grace Counseling Services, PLLC in Allen, TX. Claire counsels adolescents (13+) and adults and specializes in depression and anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce with a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling and had the honor of publishing an article about the effects of social media on adolescents. During school, Claire completed her internship at The Samaritan Inn, in McKinney working with residents hoping to transition out of homelessness.

Claire believes everyone deserves a safe place to share their unique story while working through life challenges. She is dedicated to meeting her clients where they are by creating a nonjudgmental, warm environment for her clients to be themselves. Her passion is to foster an environment for healing and hope for your future. She believes lasting change begins when an individual can be unapologetically themselves and truly heard within a judgment-free space.

Claire utilizes a person-centered approach by incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy and psychoeducation to help clients identify and work through challenging negative thought patterns, process difficult life experiences, and establish healthy habits. If you are wanting more information, Claire offers a free 15-minute phone consultation.

Article: https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/LREHS-Vol-1-Iss-2-Phybus-Moore-Devlin-Gomez-Chang.pdf

Email: claire@embracegracecounseling.com

Phone: 972-861-0098

Ruth Roddy

I spent the first 5 years of my career devoted to the stabilization and treatment of eating disorders. I have been a therapist and in leadership at all levels of care in multiple treatment settings. I work with adolescents and adults who experience body image distress and minor to extreme eating disorder behaviors.My experience is that the more you lean into establishing your values and buildinging your relationships the less hyper-focused on your physical appearance you will become.

Over the past 4 years of having my private practice I have increasingly worked more with women and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma and the troubles of everyday modern life. From teens hurting from being left off the group chat to women struggling to make real connections in the throes of parenting, I am here to walk alongside you.

Finally, I have several teens and adults on my caseload who are neurodiverse (specifically ADHD and Autism). For these folks the goals are often different. The work I do with them can look a lot more like life coaching including improving school or work attendance, taking small steps to make connections and staying on track with medication management or daily living skills. My approach is working with the individual in session and collaboratively with the parents as appropriate behind the scenes.

I have my Masters of Science in Counseling from Oklahoma State University and am licensed in the state of Texas. We have clinicians in my practice who are in network with most insurances.

Contact:

972-200-0669

Roddycounseling.com