Meet the Planting Seeds Team
Jennifer Bradt, Co-Owner
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Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Nationally Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who offers counseling services to children, teens, adults, individuals, couples and families. Jennifer approaches mental and emotional wellness by addressing mind, body and spirit. She is EMDR-trained, IFS-informed, trained as a Brainspotting Practitioner and has completed a yearlong certification in treating Intergenerational Family Trauma. In addition, she incorporates somatically-based techniques to invite holistic healing. She has worked in a variety of settings since her career began in 1997 including elementary, middle and high schools, two universities, and a community based domestic violence clinic where she worked with women and children who were healing from familial abuse. Jennifer founded Planting Seeds after moving to north Texas in 2008. Additionally, Jennifer is an engaging and informative public speaker who has presented on topics such as resilience, grief, trauma, forgiveness, stress management, chronic illness, shame, suicide, marriage, parenting, religious abuse and emotional intelligence. Jennifer is certified to utilize the EQi 2.0 and the EQ 360 assessments of emotional intelligence in both counseling and corporate environments.
Jennifer believes that our lives are centered around the relationships we create and our perception of how well they are working. We will all experience relational struggles and challenges during our lives, beginning with sibling rivalry, playground/peer difficulties and strained familial relationships. Furthermore, many will experience abuse within these same relationships. Through her faith, education, professional training and experience as a daughter, sister, friend, wife and mom, Jennifer is able to connect with her clients and offer effective, individualized solutions which instill hope and encourage positive, effective change.
In addition to our human interactions, Jennifer believes it is important to explore who we are as spiritual beings. Many of her clients are working to heal from wounds inflicted in religious institutions or by harmful applications of scripture. In 2023, Jennifer began a three-year program to become certified in Spiritual Direction through SMU Perkins School of Theology. Regardless of faith background or belief system, she hopes to provide a space for her clients to explore this often overlooked aspect of self. Jennifer resides in Frisco, TX with her husband and two dogs and has proudly and lovingly launched two amazing adult daughters.
Therapeutic Specialties: Trauma, Grief and Loss, Religious Abuse / Trauma, Survivors of Suicide, Chronic Illness, Caregiving, Life transition, Forgiveness, Mindfulness, Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Empty Nesting
EMDR trained through EMDRIA
Brainspotting Practitioner
Clinical Certified Trauma Professional
Certificate in treating Religious Trauma
Certificate in treating Intergenerational Family Trauma
EQi 2.0 Certified through College of Executive CoachingEducation and Professional Associations
B.A. University of Tulsa – Psychology
M.S. Oklahoma State University – Applied Behavioral StudiesMember in good standing:
American Counseling Association
International Association for Trauma Professionals
Texas Counseling Association
Spiritual Directors International
National Board of Certified Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor (TX# 15609)
jennifer@plantingseedsntx.com
214-471-2701
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Tara Ganzer Wedemeyer, Co-Owner
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Tara is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor who works with adolescents, adults, and couples. She received her Master’s in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman’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
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Christian counseling (available upon request)Professional Associations:
National Board of Certified Counselors
Texas Counseling AssociationTX License # 70401
tara@plantingseedsntx.com
940-390-4742
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Zach Baldridge
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I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health from Texas Woman’s University in 2014. While at TWU, I volunteered as a clinical intern therapist with the Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County.
There are quite a few common refrains I hear in counseling. One of my favorites is something along the lines of “you know… I really didn’t want to come here.” I’ll often hear this during an initial visit when we’re just beginning to get to know one another. It is equal parts confession and ice-breaker, and I never mind. In fact, I appreciate the transparency. It isn’t unusual to hear a similar version of that same admission several months in. As work is being done, and positive change is realized, clients will frequently look back to where they began and remark “you know…I really didn’t want to come here, but I’m so glad I did.”
Out of all the decisions we make, one solitary choice may seem insignificant. But our choices are like an investment and interest compounds each time we make them. For me, one of those choices was deciding to pursue a career as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That is where my passion and purpose intersect, and where my skills and interests come to life. My practice is geared towards helping men, women, and teens learn to process their emotions, explore new ideas in a safe environment, and gain the tools necessary to thrive in their day-to-day lives. Bridging the gap between expectations and results requires work, but it is worth the effort to achieve balance, joy and peace of mind.
Those are the same qualities I strive for in my personal life. I am a proud father to four wonderful young men. We all love the outdoors, and spend as much time as we can in the garden, camping, and riding bikes. I find a great deal of enjoyment building things for our house, as well as training in the martial art of Muay Thai. Outside of that, I gravitate towards older things – like vinyl records – and enjoy reading mystery/suspense novels, along with finding ways to practice sustainable living.
License # 74039
zach@plantingseedsntx.com
469-718-7306
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Craig Bunck
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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)
craig@plantingseedsntx.com
402-219-1877
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Jeff Brown
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Supervised by Dr. Lisa Grubbs, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC, GC-D, NCC
Welcome! Thank you for choosing to make a positive impact in your life. Jeff is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and Certified School Counselor with over four years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. He received his Master of Science in Clinical Health and School Counseling from Texas Woman's University. He is also a certified teacher in the state of Texas with 8 years of experience teaching middle school students.
Therapy is a collaborative journey where clients can gain new insights, develop coping strategies, and ultimately make lasting, positive changes in their lives. He is passionate about helping individuals tap into their inner strengths and build resilience, and he strives to empower his clients in every session.
As a counselor, Jeff believes all people are born with the innate ability and desire to lead fulfilling lives with satisfying relationships. People are greater than their problems and are capable of change. Using Person-Centered Therapy, Jeff is confident that he can help discover the irrational or negative thoughts that cause bad feelings and behaviors. This is important in order to change the perception of a situation even if it remains the same.
The social and emotional needs of the client are Jeff’s number one priority. He looks forward to working with children starting at age 10, preteens, young adults, and adults. He specializes in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma recovery, life transitions, parenting, grief, and loss.
He has been married for 15 years to his wife and has two sons. He enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, listening to music, and spending time with family. He is a proud veteran with 8 years of service in the United States Marine Corps.
If you’re seeking a supportive and compassionate therapist who will listen without judgment, he would be honored to work with you in your journey toward healing and growth.
TX License # 70401
jeff@plantingseedsntx.com
214-274-7915
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Tom Costello
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Supervised by Ashley Keuhne, LPC-S, LCDC
Tom is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate 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.
Education/Licensure:
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate TX license: 91854
M.A. Franciscan University of Steubenville- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
B.S. Franciscan University of Steubenville- AYA Education
Therapeutic Specialties:
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Interpersonal Relationships Issues, Stress Management, Spiritual Growth, EMDR
tom@plantingseedsntx.com
740-512-4261
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Katie-Beth Crumrine
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Supervised by Jennifer Bradt, LPC-S
Katie-Beth is an LPC Associate whose counseling passions focus primarily upon individual children, adolescents and young adults ages 8 years and older, but she also finds joy in getting to meet with people from a variety of ages across the lifespan. Her therapeutic specialties include anxiety, life transition and phase of life issues, stress, parenting, trauma, grief and loss, and depression. Outside of the counseling field, Katie-Beth loves hosting and cooking with her husband and friends, pilates, photography, interior design, and volunteering in children’s ministry at her local church.
Katie-Beth is passionate about helping others discover healing and freedom in their mental and emotional well-being from an early age in their lives. She chose to pursue a career in counseling primarily due to her study of social neuroscience as an undergraduate research assistant at Texas A&M University, where positive experiences developed her drive to see the stigma behind mental health needs challenged. Katie-Beth’s professional identity is characterized by trauma-informed, existential and individual theories, and she integrates Christian spirituality where ethically appropriate and requested. In many of these areas, Katie-Beth utilizes her role as a Level I-certified Restoration Therapist.
Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the State of Texas License # 94373 under supervision by Jennifer Bradt, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Certified Restoration Therapist – Level I
SYMBIS Certified Facilitator
Education and Professional Affiliations
MA/Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Liberty University
BS/Psychology (Minor in Neuroscience), Texas A&M University- College Station
Katie-Beth is a member in good standing with:
Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)
ABOUT RESTORATION THERAPY
Restoration therapy is a new approach to assessment, treatment and healing in individual, marital and family therapy. It utilizes techniques and theory that help individuals gain clear insight about their identities and perspectives on relationships as well as giving the therapist a cadre of intervention techniques that move individuals into responsible change of persistent and long standing patterns.
Coming from a tradition of Contextual Family Therapy and CBT, the Restoration approach provides the therapist with clarity of assessment of individual and relational issues yet utilizes sound mindfulness strategies to produce real and long-lasting systemic change.
Further information is available at
katie-beth@plantingseedsntx.com
972-977-1757
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Benjamin Clinard
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Ben is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. He has been counseling since 2008 and enjoys helping people achieve their personal goals. Ben provides an open, honest, and caring environment and works to be sensitive to the unique needs of clients, encouraging change without pressuring or being judgmental.
Ben works with people with individual problems and people with relationship problems. Ben loves working with teenagers and their families. Adolescence is a difficult period of life for many reasons, and Ben works with teens and their families to adjust to and overcome the challenges that arise. Ben also enjoys assisting couples in communicating more effectively, healing divisions, and helping them parent as a team.
Typical issues Ben works with include: stress, depression, low self-esteem, thoughts of suicide, feeling overworked, lack of communication or connection with spouse or other family members, developing social skills, and overcoming anxiety and fear. Sometimes, the problem is that there have been drastic changes that have happened that are hard to adjust to, such as moving, getting remarried (or having a parent remarry), and losing a job.
Through a variety of approaches, including family and couples therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, Ben helps clients obtain the necessary tools to reach the goals they have for themselves.
Ben believes that every person has the ability to live a satisfying and meaningful life and it is his goal to help empower and assist others in achieving this in their lives. If you would like the opportunity to improve something in your life, Ben would be glad to walk alongside you and support you.
If you have further questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Ben.
Licenses & Education:
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (TX#201457)
Licensed Professional Counselor (TX#66120)
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University, TX
B.S. in Psychology from Abilene Christian University, TX
Therapeutic Specialities:
Adolescents/children and their families, adjustment to life changes (such as divorce, new marriage/remarriage, grief/loss), low self-esteem, stress & anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, men’s issues, stress & anxiety, marriage & couples.
ben@plantingseedsntx.com
972-861-0829
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Courtney Dillon
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Courtney Dillon is a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers a variety of therapeutic interventions for children (age 3 and up), adolescents, young adults, parents, and individual adults. Courtney views every person holistically and utilizes an integrative approach specific to her client’s needs. She will diligently work to reach each child on their developmental level. Courtney believes no child is the same and deserves to be supported in their own unique way. At the request of her clients, Courtney has collaborated with other professionals to create team support and is often asked to advocate for her clients in the school systems. She believes a counselor should be a trusted partner. Courtney’s goal is to assist individuals in developing healthy and fulfilling lives.
As a counselor who is EMDR trained through EMDRIA, Courtney works to empower individuals to heal from past trauma and learn to thrive. Courtney believes early attachments and big/little traumas play a key role in shaping our lives. Healing gives opportunity for developing our resilience. Courtney assists her clients in conceptualizing and working through unprocessed trauma by creating a safe and accepting environment.
Courtney resides in Frisco, TX, with her husband and son. She graduated from Southwestern Assemblies of God University with her MS in Counseling/Psychology and has been accumulating years of counseling experience since 2016. Courtney has completed play therapy courses from UNT and APT play therapy trainings. Additionally, she completes continuing education and trainings based on her client populations every year.
Courtney will utilize and incorporate EMDR, play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, CBT, psychoeducation, ACT, mindfulness, ERP, and creative, directive interventions to support her clients. Courtney looks forward to joining you on your counseling journey.
Therapeutic Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, OCD, PANDAS/PANS Support, Grief and Loss, Depression, ADHD, Anger, Emotional Outbursts and Dysregulation, High-functioning Autism, Stress, Life transitions, Parenting Issues, and Low Self-esteem.
Licensed Professional Counselor (TX# 76057)
courtney@plantingseedsntx.com
501-920-5860
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Cameron Gibson
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Supervised by Dr. Lisa Grubbs, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC, GC-C, NCC
With a passion for empowering individuals to navigate life’s challenges, I bring over four years of dedicated experience in school counseling to my role as an LPC Associate. My journey in the field of mental health and counseling began when I graduated with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling from Texas Woman’s University.
During my internship and practicum, I had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, spanning from late elementary to early adulthood. This invaluable experience exposed me to a wide spectrum of issues, including time management, stress-related challenges, childhood trauma, depression, and anxiety. It became abundantly clear that the experiences we have as children profoundly shape our perspectives as adults and influence the way we navigate life’s intricacies.
Another area of specialty is working with athletes of all ages. As an athlete myself, I realize the importance of mindset during both training and competition. Partnering with those who are working to achieve excellence in their sport and struggling to manage their inner critic is a passion of mine.
My guiding philosophy centers on the belief that every individual, regardless of their background or life circumstances, deserves to feel valued and heard. I view the counseling space as a sacred ground where individuals can freely express themselves, unburden their hearts, and work towards personal growth. I’m dedicated to fostering an environment built on genuine relationships, empathy, and understanding.
Through active listening, empathy, and the formation of authentic connections, I aspire to create a therapeutic setting where individuals can rediscover their true selves. It’s my firm belief that this self-discovery and healing within the counseling room can have a profound impact on how individuals engage with the world beyond those four walls.
Together, we can explore, heal, and build the foundation for a brighter, more fulfilling future. My areas of expertise are helping children through adults (ages 12 to adulthood) who are looking to work through issues surrounding depression, anxiety, stress, life changes, and relationship issues.
I’m excited to embark on this journey of growth, healing, and transformation with you.
cameron@plantingseedsntx.com
214-475-3267
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Nick Dietrick
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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 17 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, and many others.
Call today to begin your journey.
Licensed Professional Counselor (TX# 75190)
nick@plantingseedsntx.com
972-839-0424
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Betsy Morand
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Hi, my name is Elizabeth L. Morand, however, I have gone by the name of Betsy most of my life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. I work with clients from a client centered approach. More importantly I work with my clients to find their creative expression through art where words fail to tell the story. I have seen the use of art and other expressive modalities explain the layers and complexities of issues in a way that other modalities do not.
I specialize in ages 8 to adults. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings that would include in-patient treatment centers for both children and adults, out-patient treatment centers for both children and adults, children in the foster care system, state run residential treatment centers, educational environments, veterans, and children with special needs including children on the spectrum.
I believe human beings are not defined by our emotional/mental health but rather are driven by many other facets of our lives. The emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of each of us is key to collaborating in the healing process.
My 17 years of experience as an art teacher and dyslexia interventionist have contributed to my success with art therapy and children. Helping children understand their differences and celebrating those differences gives me great joy. Additionally, aiding children to advocate for themselves and capitalizing on their strengths helps them to reduce stress and strengthen their self-image.
Lastly, if a picture can tell a thousand words, then how much more can art therapy reveal what our minds already know that we do not acknowledge. Helping clients arrive at their own answers through art is an experience that both myself and the client get to revel in.
Licensed Professional Counselor (TX# 82532)
Registered Art Therapist (TX# 21-480)
betsy@plantingseedsntx.com
817-845-5476
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Tamara (Tami) Schow
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Tami has a strong desire to support individuals, couples and families untangle themselves from unhealthy patterns, heal wounds and find their unique purpose (Hebrews 12:1).
“At this point in your life you may feel despair, hostility or emptiness. If you worry about the future or believe that things will never change, I want you to know you can find hope, freedom and wholeness.”
Tami obtained her Master’s Degree in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University. She completed her counseling practicum at the Meier Clinics in Richardson, where she gained valuable experience in working with individuals, couples, families and groups. She offers a safe therapeutic relationship built on trust, grace and a collaborative development of goals and strategies. Tami uses a variety of techniques specific to each client’s need in order to work with them to reach their goals. Her experience includes: anxiety, panic, depression, marital reconciliation, family and parenting concerns, adult and child divorce recovery, intimacy and pornography issues, work-life stress, family of origin issues, shame, grief/loss, shyness, self-concept improvement, healthy boundary development and spiritual issues.
Tami and her husband have been married for over 20 years. They are delighted to be the parents of two wonderful girls. In addition to their participation in their daughters’ activities, they are involved in their church and have served in various ministries. Tami’s previous work experience provides her with a varied perspective. She has a B.S. in Marketing and enjoyed a productive career in the business arena. On the other side of the spectrum, she has worked in preschools guiding little ones with patience and love. Throughout the many seasons of her life Tami has watched the individual ways in which people face life with its troubles and triumphs. She has marveled at how God has woven each person uniquely and she looks forward to supporting you in your journey.
Licensed Professional Counselor (TX# 70518)
tami@plantingseedsntx.com
214-726-2332
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Kendal Loma
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Welcome! I am so glad you are here. First things first, thank you for showing up – that is half the battle! Secondly, here are some things about me to help you move forward in your journey.
I am an LPC Associate in Texas and am supervised by Yolanda Swope, LPC-S. I graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos where I loved to explore and enjoy the outdoors. My master’s degree was completed at Amberton University in Garland, Texas. During my practicum, I volunteered at a non-profit shelter for the homeless community in McKinney, Texas called The Samaritan Inn and gained such a valuable experience there.
I do my best to believe the best in others and am ready to partner with you to face life’s challenges together. I believe that counseling should be a non-judgmental environment for conversation with purpose and goals. Intentionally connecting with my clients is extremely important to me as is developing a healthy therapeutic relationship with each of my clients. Partnering with my clients in a solution focused approach to skillfully create a unique plan for every individual is a big part of my counseling technique.
My passion is to work with teens, premarital and married couples, first responder families, interracial couples and families, and individuals 13 years of age and older who desire to build healthy lifestyle habits, enhance emotional intelligence, learn communication, social and relational skills, and who are willing today, to try to do just a little bit better than yesterday. I love to partner with teens, individuals, families and couples struggling with life transitions, marital conflict, depression, ADHD, anxiety, domestic violence, grief, low self-esteem, and low self-worth, to help build emotional awareness, develop communication and conflict resolution skills as well as help instill in my clients that much hope is ahead. I also offer faith-based counseling upon request.
Life can bring many challenges and obstacles and whether you view them as big, small or somewhere in between, it would be my joy and honor to join you in your journey together, we can conquer whatever life throws your way. Whether you are feeling down, broken, defeated, or unsatisfied, here is the start of the healing process - you have come to the right place. I encourage you to continue to turn towards help and would be honored if the two of us can work together to get you to a place of feeling encouraged, loved, seen and heard.
kendal@plantingseedsntx.com
972-832-3550
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Jill Van Dyke
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Jill is a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. She received her Master’s of Education in School Counseling from Dallas Baptist University, a Master’s of Arts in Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Governors State University in Illinois.
Jill’s professional experience includes over a decade and a half teaching in Texas and Illinois. Her teaching experience, including eight years teaching Kindergarten, revealed the importance of developing positive individual relationships with her students, not just teaching the academic subject matter. Wanting to make a bigger impact on children and families who need help most, Jill went back to school and earned a Master’s degree in School Counseling and, later, her LPC certification. She has been an elementary school counselor for the last eight years. As a school counselor, Jill has supported students who have dealt with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, suicidal ideation, emotional dysregulation, and relationship difficulties.
Jill believes building a strong rapport with each client is key to creating a warm and welcoming environment that is conducive to healing. Jill has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are navigating challenges of anxiety, depression, grief, self-doubt, life transitions and stressors, and relationship difficulties. She utilizes techniques from various theories and approaches, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and Choice Theory. Techniques and theories are based on the specific needs and circumstances to assist clients in realizing effective ways of coping with life. Jill believes in guiding conversations that enable individuals and couples to recognize new ways to approach obstacles they encounter. Jill has a deep desire to help every client feel happy, healthy, and whole.
Jill resides in Celina, TX with her husband, children and three dogs.
Therapeutic Specialties:
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting and Women’s Issues, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, and Cognitive Behavioral TherapyEducation and Professional Associations:
M.Ed. Dallas Baptist University-School Counseling
M.A. Governors State University-Education
B.A. Governors State University-Early Childhood EducationLicense: 84925 (TX)
jill@plantingseedsntx.com
708-917-2401
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Amanda Young
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Amanda Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Amanda was born and raised in the Lone Star State. She spent 17 years in the medical field before returning to school. She graduated from Dallas Christian College with her BA in Ministry & Leadership and then attended Dallas Baptist University, graduating with her MA in Professional Counseling. During her graduate practicum, she worked at University Behavioral Health. There she provided crisis counseling, psychological education classes and group counseling for adolescents and adults.
Amanda is passionate about serving each client and working together to identify areas of concern, create goals that will inspire progress and design an individualized treatment plan that will address their mind, body and spirit.
Amanda and her husband have been married for 15 years and have one son who is a freshman in high school and one furry son named Duke.
Therapeutic Specialties Include:
Depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, abortion recovery, post-partum depression, women’s issues, adolescent issues, school challenges, anger management, low-self esteemEducation:
Dallas Baptist University-MA in Counseling
Dallas Christian College-BS in Ministry & LeadershipLicensed Professional Counselor (TX# 81615)
amanda@plantingseedsntx.com
214-597-9918
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Jennifer Stripling
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Jennifer is licensed as an LPC. She began her professional journey 27 years ago as a Child Life Specialist after receiving her BA in Psychology from Texas A&M and MS in Early Childhood Disorders from UT Dallas. She worked as a Child Life Specialist at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, then the Presbyterian Hospital of Plano. She then received her MEd degree in Counseling and Play Therapy from the University of North Texas has enjoyed serving children and families in a counseling role.
Jennifer has been happily married for the past 26 years to her best friend and has one wonderful daughter. She believes that our families and past experiences shape us into who we become as adults and, through the application of her experience, education and faith looks forward to assisting North Texas families in learning to create healthy experiences in their lives. Jennifer is currently a member in good standing with the American Counseling Association and the Texas Counseling Association. Jennifer lives in McKinney, Texas with her family.
jen@plantingseedsntx.com
214-535-1525
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Rebecca Burke
Revenue Assurance Manager
Krista Plasky
Administrative Coordinator
Michelle Youtsey
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Growing up in Southern California was a highlight for Michelle. She lived at the beach and played competitive volleyball in high school and college. She graduated from BIOLA University in 1996 with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Bible. Michelle completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work at California State University, Long Beach in 2000. She worked as a school counselor for the Los Angeles Unified School District from 2000-2005 focusing on low-income populations and students with poor attendance. She has also worked with at-risk teen mothers at Community’s Child, providing them counseling and skills to thrive in life. She had a private practice for 8 years in Southern California before relocating to Texas with her husband for his job with Toyota Financial Services. Michelle enjoys working with young children, teens, couples, new mothers, families, and individuals.
Michelle has been married for 20 years an enjoys raising her four children. She takes pride in being present for her children and plays an active role in helping them navigate through daily life. She has a special place in her heart for the struggles that new moms face and enjoys working with teens that are athletes. They face a unique set of mental and physical challenges. Michelle has a passion for counseling and helps to provide a nurturing and safe environment for her clients to process whatever they are facing. She offers a faith-based approach to therapy that focuses on a person’s strengths.
Specialties of Practice:
Play Therapy
Teens and Peer Group Therapy
Post-Partum/New Mother Care
Athlete/Athletic Counseling
Pre-Marital/Couples Counseling
Marriage/Family/Relationship Issues
Parenting/Special Needs Child Support
Depression/Anxiety
Self Esteem
Codependency/Boundary Development
PTSD
ADHD
Anger Management
Healthy Coping Skills
Faith-Based Christian Counseling
Grief/Loss
michelle@plantingseedsntx.com
310-897-5608
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