Counselors

Jorge M. Gama

Jorge M. Gama

Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor

Master of Arts, Professional Counseling, Texas Wesleyan University

jorge@mendingclinic.com
Phone: 817-846-9112

Counseling services provided for:

  • Adults, Family, Marriage/Couples, Adolescents
  • Depression and/or Anxiety
  • PTSD and Trauma
  • Men’s Issues
  • Grief
  • Work Stress
  • Behavioral Health Assessments

Jorge believes strong values are the core to a functional family. He is inspired by helping others have a better quality of life by building up a person’s strengths and teaching coping mechanisms. Jorge works with a range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support. He offers an approach tailored to each client’s individual needs.

Jorge is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a honors graduate from Texas Wesleyan University. He completed his undergraduate degrees from The University of Texas Arlington in Psychology and Spanish. He is published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition. He speaks English and Spanish.

In addition to in-person sessions, Jorge offers mobile sessions via Skype or Facetime. Discuss this option at your free 30-minute Q&A session.

 

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Jorge M. Gama, LPC-S provides a strong program for LPC-Interns including individual coaching sessions, group sessions, business/entrepreneur-focused groups, ethics reviews, and educational reading. Jorge employed hard work and focused intensity to build a strong background in the DFW area, where he has been involved in growing a mobile crisis team to work with chronically suicidal and homicidal caseloads. He established a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program for a hospital, treating patients recovering from past traumas, substance abuse, failure to launch, and chronic mental illness. Jorge has advanced trainings in Crisis Incident Stress Management, REBT Choice Theory and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

As a supervisor, his goal is to encourage and push his supervises to complete their supervision competently in the minimum time required so they can move to their next level fully licensed and be exceptionally qualified.

Jorge is currently not accepting any LPC-Interns for supervision. If you are looking for supervision, please check out Annette Kerr, LPC-S below.

 

Cheryl B. Larrabee

Cheryl B. Larrabee

Licensed Professional Counselor | Dialectical Behavior Therapy Trained

Master of Arts, Biblical Counseling, Dallas Theological Seminary

c.larrabee.lpc@gmail.com
Phone: 817-422-3205 

Counseling services provided for:

  • Adults, Family, Marriage/Couples, Adolescents
  • Personality Disorders
  • Depression and/or Anxiety
  • Spiritual Healing
  • Fear/Failure
  • Relationship Healing
  • Career Improvement

Depression and anxiety cause people to stain their future with hopelessness. Cheryl helps people see how their present problems blend with issues from their past, and yet how they can begin to color their future with hopefulness. Therapy can help you establish boundaries, control your emotions while reacting to problems, redirect issues in relationships that have gotten off-track, and focus on a positive future.

Cheryl has a history in working with group counseling, church administration, women’s ministry leadership, and public speaking. Cheryl attended Dallas Theological Seminary with a goal of having a solid Biblical base to supplement her logical, empowering, non-judgmental counseling style.

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Annette M. Kerr

Annette M. Kerr

Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor | National Board Certified Counselor | EMDR Certified

Master of Science, Counseling and Student Personnel, Oklahoma State University

Annette@AnnetteKerrCounseling.com
Phone: 682-808-3769 

Counseling services provided for:

  • Adults, Family, Marriage/Couples, Adolescents
  • Women’s Issues
  • Family Counseling
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Depression and Mood Disorders
  • Grief and Loss

Annette’s style of counseling assists clients with overcoming attachment issues, fears and creating new ways of deeply connecting to the significant people in their lives. She believes that the goal of therapy should be to learn how to cope with one’s emotions in a supportive and constructive environment, which is created in each session. She meets her clients where they are, giving them hope, and making the counseling process an enjoyable exploration of the self. Her passion is working with trauma survivors. She has extensive experience working with victims of sexual, physical and emotional abuse.

Annette earned her Masters of Science in Counseling from Oklahoma State University graduating with Phi Kappa Phi Honors. Due to military moves, she has held state licenses in three other states besides her current counseling license in Texas. She has 13 years of experience in the mental health and counseling field.

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I am currently accepting applications from a limited number of LPC-Interns that demonstrate a strong ability to adhere to ethical behavior and are motivated, introspective an eager to learn. Choosing the right supervisor for your LPC internship is critical to your professional development. I am invested in helping you become an ethical and competent therapist. Development is one of the main goals of supervision. The process of supervision involves deepening your therapeutic skills, knowledge of process, theory, ethical standards and application to a variety of clients. Supervision helps by giving you with feedback with case reviews as you grow into your role as a professional counselor.

I am approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors to provide supervision to LPC-Interns who are working towards the required practicum hours. Supervision will be based on the guidelines established by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. I have been licensed as an LPC for 8 years in several different states (I was a military spouse for the last 10 years). I first became licensed in 2004. I took a 5 year break to raise my children. I have been licensed consecutively for the past 5 years. Three years of licensure completed before needing to become a stay-at-home mom. I have worked in a variety of setting from in-patient hospitals, community mental health centers with seriously mentally ill, residential care facilities for children and private practice.

I keep my rates competitive with other supervisors in my area.

Jalea Seals

Jalea Seals

Licensed Professional Counselor

Master of Arts, Marriage & Family Counseling, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

counseling@jaleaseals.com
Phone: 682-231-7030 

Counseling services provided for:

  • Adults, Family, Marriage/Couples, Adolescents
  • Depression and/or Anxiety
  • OCD
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Grief
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution

Pain affects multiple areas of life, including psychological health, physical health, spirituality, and interpersonal relationships. Jalea believes that because these areas are affected by turmoil they should be addressed and targeted in counseling.

It takes courage to address problem areas and examine painful feelings. Attending counseling does not mean you are weak, but rather that you are strong enough to be vulnerable and move forward. Jalea is passionate about counseling and will respect your vulnerability by creating a safe place for you to work through the problems that can no longer be ignored.

Jalea is currently not accepting new clients for individual counseling at Mending Clinic.

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Jalea's 212 Behavioral Program

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Indira P. Johnson

Indira P. Johnson

Licensed Professional Counselor

Master of Arts, Family and Marriage Therapy, Texas Women’s University

polancoindira@gmail.com
Phone: 940-300-5406

Counseling services provided for:

  • Adults, Family, Marriage/Couples, Adolescents
  • Latino/Spanish-speaking Families
  • Depression and/or Anxiety
  • Anger
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • Grief
  • Self-Esteem & Identity
  • Assertiveness

Because of growing up in the Caribbean, Indira has always identified herself as Latina. Indira’s heart has always been geared towards her Latino culture and now Indira wants to make a difference in Latino families. Her strong insight gives her the ability to look past the superficial issues and find interventions to start healing the heart of the issue.

Indira is currently not accepting new clients for individual counseling at Mending Clinic.

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Emily Benning

Emily Benning

Licensed Professional Counselor

Master of Arts, Marriage & Family Counseling, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

counseling@emilybenning.com
Phone: 682.703.0786

Counseling services provided for:

  • Adults and Adolescents
  • Women’s Issues
  • Biblical Counseling
  • Holistic Interventions
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
Emily is passionate about bringing hope and healing to those who feel lost, alone, afraid, or stuck. Emily believes that there are a variety of things that cause people to feel this way, including problems with relationships, experiencing a loss, believing lies, and different physiological problems that can occur in the body. She has spent a lot of time learning about nutrition, supplements, and exercise in addition to her traditional counseling training in order to offer her clients the most up to date information on fighting depression and anxiety by using some of these methods in addition to or instead of anti-depression or anti-anxiety medications.
Emily graduated with honors from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has held a Texas state license since 2011. She has additional board certifications in both Neurofeedback and Christian Counseling.
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Please email Emily at counseling@emilybenning.com

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Connie Ragsdale

Connie Ragsdale

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Fort Worth Police Department’s Narcotic Division, Southlake Police Department, Catholic Charities

Cjrags1@aol.com
Phone: 817.992.7275

Counseling services provided for:

  • Adults and Family
  • Substance Abuse and Recovery
  • Addictions
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • In-Home Interventions
  • Family Preparedness for Recovery
  • Sober Lifestyle
Connie has an extensive knowledge of addiction and recovery from drugs and alcohol. Connie believes that the person struggling with addiction isn’t the only sufferer of substance abuse. Each addict’s family and friends also are affected and are victims of the pain of addiction. Connie specializes in leading addicts and their family to a sober, fulfilled and fun life.
She has spent many years working at a specialized opioid treatment center and has first hand knowledge of the opioid crisis that is plaguing Texas families. Connie also conducts community and law enforcement trainings on drug education and prevention with agencies such as Fort Worth Police Department’s Narcotic Division, Southlake Police Department and Catholic Charities.
Connie received certification in clinical intervention through training at the Betty Ford Clinic. She leads in-home family interventions to help family and friends create the most positive outcome in healing and processing for them and their loved one.

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Connie is a facilitator for the SMART Recovery meeting at City on a Hill Church in Fort Worth. Please contact Connie for meeting times and more information.

City on a Hill
1140 Morrison Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76120

Esyesmeri (Esther) Scott

Esyesmeri (Esther) Scott

Licensed Professional Counselor - Intern

Master of Science in Psychology, Troy State University
esyesmeri@gmail.com
Phone: 817.807.0058

Supervised by Ronna Huckaby, LPC-S (License #12297)**

**Phone: 817.991.8049
**Address: 249 W Thornhill Dr. Fort Worth, Texas 76115

Counseling services provided for:

  • Marriage, Family, Individual and Adolescent
  • Latino/Spanish-speaking Families
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief, Depression and Anxiety
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Group Therapy: Strength and Resourcefulness

Coaching and Consulting Services:

  • Listening Skills for Supervisors: Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Success and Engagement
  • Motivating Underachievers
  • Tools for Managing People Well
  • Making the Most of the Different Behavioral Styles at Work
Esther Scott is a Counselor and Certified Life Coach with an emphasis on individual and family development. For over 15 years she has been dedicated to helping others achieve personal growth; as a Residential Counselor, Debt Counselor, and Director for Family Services, she has been an instrument of change.
Esther is committed to being a “Holder of Hope.” She believes that every person has unique, God-given gifts to share with the world and she uses a Solution-Focused approach to help clients identify their goals. Through a step-by-step, aftercare plan, Esther helps clients identify and remove future roadblocks from their path to obtaining a more meaningful, well-balanced life.
Esther is a member of the Psychology National Honor Society, the American Psychological Association, the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors.

 

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