About Us

Our Founder

Michelle Barnwell, LCSW-S

My name Michelle Barnwell. I have been a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Texas for almost 20 years.

“Counseling from the heart for the heart”

I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas in Arlington and have been employed by several agencies and hospitals in the DFW area as a social worker and a therapist. I provide a variety of mental health care and counseling services to assist you in achieving success and finding solutions to the obstacles that sometimes arise in life. I offer counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.

My Philosophy

As a therapist, I am passionate about building a relationship with my clients to facilitate positive changes in their lives. Together, we will work to identify personal strengths and resources you already have to make change feel possible. My practice utilizes an integrative and holistic approach to explore problematic thought processes and behaviors that affect your relationships and life roles. Insight-oriented guidance is provided as clients develop skills to navigate through life stressors, gain new perspectives, cultivate self-awareness and personal growth, and find balance. Obstacles sometimes arise in life. My view of the therapeutic process in one of personal growth. I can guarantee a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment for you to express your inner most thoughts, feelings, and burdens. I have over 15 years experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. My specializations include families in transition (divorce, blended families, etc.), relationship issues, parenting support, anger management, depression/anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem issues, and stress management. Daytime, evening, and some weekend appointments are available. Please call me with any questions regarding the therapeutic process or to schedule an appointment.

Therapists

Abby Christensen, LMSW

My name is Abby Christensen. I am a dedicated service professional who’s passionate about helping provide hope and healing to individuals, children and families.

I earned my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Baylor University and have experience working with individuals, children, families, and diverse communities as a social worker. I am here to assist you in learning to navigate life’s seemingly impossible challenges. I offer counseling services to individuals, kids and teens, couples, and families.

As a therapist, I’m passionate about building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. I believe holistic and integrative approaches lead to successful healing and growth. Together, we will work to connect your strengths, resources, and goals to promote positive change in your
life. My practice explores problematic thought processes and behaviors that affect your daily functioning and relationships. With the use of therapeutic interventions I can help you gain new perspectives that will provide you with positive outcomes. I guarantee a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment to all of my clients.

My specializations include, trauma informed care, family systems, parent support, relationship issues, depression/anxiety, self-esteem issues, and stress management.

I am under the supervision of Michelle Barnwell, LCSW-S. Michelle has more than 15 years of experience in counseling and family therapy, and together we are here for you.