Practice Name: HopeWorks Counseling
Email: aschultz@hopeworkscounseling.org
About: Andrea Schultz has specialized in counseling services for children, adolescents, and families for more than 30 years. She received her Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Andrea is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. She is also a Certified AutPlay® Therapist, having completed specialized training in adapting the principles of play therapy to working with autistic children. Andrea holds advanced licensure as a board-approved clinical supervisor for therapists in training.
Andrea’s experience includes 16 years at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, a recognized leader in the field of abuse and trauma, where she served as a therapist and clinical supervisor. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents, and families in the areas of abuse, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, blended-family issues, and parent-child relationship issues. She is experienced in the treatment of childhood anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, school difficulties, and a variety of behavioral issues. While Andrea specializes in work with children, adolescents, and families, she is also experienced in the treatment of adults with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, adjustment, and life-transition issues.
Andrea has unique experience in the creative and innovative use of Animal assisted Therapy (AAT). Research shows that contact with a therapy animal can help reduce anxiety and may even allow a client to benefit from therapy more quickly. The use of AAT is especially helpful with children and adolescents who may be anxious about or resistant to treatment.
We all have different life-experiences. Andrea believes that the way we perceive these experiences can have a powerful impact on our thinking, moods and behaviors. We may not have control over everything that happens in life but we can learn to make positive changes in the way we think, feel and respond to situations. We can choose not to let negative experiences from the past define who we are or how we live in the present. With an approach that is both supportive and solution-focused, Andrea helps clients heal and develop the skills they need to resolve challenges, achieve goals, and make positive changes for the future.
For those families that approach their lives and resolve their challenges from a faith-based perspective, Andrea’s own Christian faith allows her to understand and work with them in a way that honors their values and belief system.
Call the scheduling desk at 972-212-9175 or go online at hopeworkscounseling.org to request an appointment.
Website: hopeworkscounseling.org
Specialty Areas: Parenting / Family Dynamics;Registered Play Therapist; Child, Adolescent, and Family Issues; Divorce and Blended Family Issues; Childhood Behavioral Issues;
Accepts Insurance: No.
Sliding Scale Offered: Case-by-case basis
Self-Pay Rate: $150
Currently Accepting New Clients: Yes
