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Therapists & Counselors

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Adrianna Molina, LPC

Clinical Therapist

Heath, Royse City & Virtual
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Candace Davis, LPCA

Clinical Therapist

Heath, Royse City, Greenville & Virtual
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Claudia Fernandez, LMFT

Clinical Therapist

Heath & Virtual
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Dr. David Foster, LPC

Clinical Therapist

Heath & Virtual
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Dr. Elizabeth Davis, PsyD, LPC-S

Clinical Therapist

Heath, Royse City & Greenville
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Dr. Jenna Moore

Doctoral Psychologist Resident

Heath & Virtual
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Edward Luna, MA, LPC, EMDR

Clinical Therapist

Heath & Virtual
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Shann Davis, MA, APSAT

APSAT, Biblical Counselor

Heath, Royse City & Greenville

A Road to Personal Growth: Understanding Adult Therapy

The challenges and complexities of adult life can often take a toll on our mental and emotional well-being. Adult therapy, a form of counseling tailored to the unique needs and experiences of grown individuals, provides an avenue for self-improvement, personal growth, and mental health support. In this article, we will delve into what adult therapy is, its benefits, and when it’s appropriate for adults to consider seeking this form of counseling.

What Is Adult Therapy?

Adult therapy, often referred to as individual therapy or counseling, is a structured and professional service designed to assist adults in addressing a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues. This therapeutic process involves a qualified therapist who offers a confidential and supportive environment for adults to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns while working toward personal growth and healing.

Adult therapy encompasses various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, mindfulness, and more. The choice of therapy method depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals.

Benefits of Adult Therapy:

  1. Emotional Wellness: Adult therapy provides a safe space to explore and understand your emotions, helping you manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges effectively.
  2. Self-Exploration: As adults, we continue to evolve and change throughout our lives. Therapy assists in self-discovery, personal growth, and enhancing self-awareness.
  3. Coping Strategies: Therapy equips adults with practical tools and coping strategies to handle life’s challenges, whether they be related to work, relationships, or personal issues.
  4. Improved Communication: Effective communication is a vital skill. Adult therapy helps individuals develop better communication skills, leading to healthier relationships and interactions with others.
  5. Conflict Resolution: Learning how to resolve conflicts in a healthy manner is a significant benefit of therapy, improving relationships and reducing stress.
  6. Mental Health Support: Adults dealing with mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, can find effective treatment and support through therapy.
  7. Life Transitions: Major life changes, such as marriage, divorce, career shifts, or the loss of a loved one, can be navigated with the guidance of a therapist.
  8. Self-Esteem and Confidence: Adult therapy can help boost self-esteem and self-confidence, fostering a positive self-image and personal empowerment.

When to Consider Adult Therapy:

The decision to seek adult therapy depends on various factors, including your individual circumstances, emotional well-being, and life experiences. Here are some scenarios when it might be appropriate for adults to consider therapy:

  1. Emotional Distress: If you are experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or other emotional distress that interfere with your daily life and well-being, therapy can help you work through these feelings.
  2. Life Transitions: Major life changes, such as a new job, relocation, retirement, or becoming a parent, can bring about stress and uncertainty. Therapy can provide guidance during these transitions.
  3. Relationship Issues: Whether it’s difficulties in your romantic relationship, conflicts with family members, or challenges with friendships, therapy can help improve your interpersonal connections.
  4. Work-Related Stress: If you are facing career-related stress, burnout, or difficulties with work-life balance, therapy can help you develop strategies for success.
  5. Loss or Grief: Coping with the loss of a loved one or dealing with grief is a common reason to seek therapy. It provides a space for processing and healing.
  6. Mental Health Concerns: If you are dealing with symptoms of mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, or substance abuse, therapy is an effective means of diagnosis and treatment.
  7. Personal Growth: Many adults engage in therapy as a proactive step for personal growth, self-discovery, and self-improvement.
  8. Seeking Guidance: Sometimes, adults seek therapy when they are at a crossroads in life and need professional guidance in decision-making.

It’s essential to find a therapist who specializes in the areas that align with your needs and goals. The therapeutic relationship is a crucial aspect of successful adult therapy, so it’s beneficial to connect with a therapist who understands your unique circumstances.

In conclusion, adult therapy is a transformative tool for self-improvement, personal growth, and mental health support. It is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to navigate life’s challenges, strengthen their emotional well-being, and achieve their full potential. Whether you are dealing with specific issues or simply pursuing personal growth, adult therapy can be an empowering journey towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.




Embrace New Life offers family-friendly, private care for you and your loved ones. We integrate Psychology + Neuroscience + Faith for comprehensive mind-body-spirit care.

Our list of services includes:


Parenting Counseling

  • Parenting Skills Development: Individual or group sessions to enhance effective and positive parenting skills.
  • Co-Parenting Counseling: Support for separated or divorced parents to navigate co-parenting challenges.
  • Behavioral Management: Guidance on understanding and managing challenging behaviors in children.
  • Parenting through Transitions: Counseling support during major life transitions, such as relocation or blended families.
  • Teen Parenting Support: Strategies to foster a positive parent-teen relationship during this critical stage.
  • Parenting Self-Care: Exploration of self-care strategies to manage stress and maintain overall family harmony.
  • Couples Counseling for Parents: Enhancing teamwork and communication as parents to maintain a strong partnership.

ADHD Counseling

  • Counseling services to help individuals manage ADHD symptoms and develop success strategies.
  • Support for academic, work, and personal relationship challenges.
  • Empowerment to achieve full potential and maintain overall well-being.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Counseling

  • We offer private Early Intervention counseling based on research, equipping families with gentle yet effective tools to work uniquely with their children.
  • We offer Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) and other parent-focused, parent-equipping support.
  • Specialized support focusing on personal growth, social skills development, and well-being.
  • Services include individual counseling, family support, and group sessions.
  • Tailored approaches to help individuals on the autism spectrum thrive.

Parenting Counseling

  • Parenting Skills Development: Individual or group sessions to enhance effective and positive parenting skills.
  • Co-Parenting Counseling: Support for separated or divorced parents to navigate co-parenting challenges.
  • Behavioral Management: Guidance on understanding and managing challenging behaviors in children.
  • Parenting through Transitions: Counseling support during major life transitions, such as relocation or blended families.
  • Teen Parenting Support: Strategies to foster a positive parent-teen relationship during this critical stage.
  • Parenting Self-Care: Exploration of self-care strategies to manage stress and maintain overall family harmony.
  • Couples Counseling for Parents: Enhancing teamwork and communication as parents to maintain a strong partnership.

Individual Counseling

  • One-on-one sessions tailored to address personal challenges like anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
  • Development of effective coping strategies to empower you in achieving personal goals.
  • Support in regaining control of your life and improving overall well-being.

Addiction Counseling

  • Evidence-based counseling tailored to address the multifaceted nature of addiction.
  • Integration of EMDR therapy to address trauma contributing to addictive behaviors.
  • Support for individual counseling, family involvement, and relapse prevention strategies.

Grief & Loss Counseling

  • Compassionate space to process emotions and navigate the complexities of loss.
  • Support for those grieving the death of a loved one, pet loss, or major life transitions.
  • Techniques to find a path toward healing and regain a sense of normalcy.

OCD Counseling

  • Use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
  • Development of strategies to manage obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
  • Support in improving quality of life and managing symptoms effectively.

Trauma-Informed Services at Embrace New Life / Counseling & Wellness:

  • Comprehensive Trauma Assessment:
    • Thorough evaluation of trauma history and symptoms.
    • Identification of trauma triggers and their impact on daily life.
    • Development of personalized treatment plans.
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT):
    • Evidence-based therapy for children and adolescents.
    • Combines trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive-behavioral techniques.
    • Focuses on reducing trauma symptoms and improving coping strategies.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):
    • Effective for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact.
    • Involves guided eye movements to help reframe distressing thoughts.
    • Suitable for clients of all ages.
  • Somatic Experiencing:
    • Focuses on releasing trauma stored in the body.
    • Emphasizes the mind-body connection in healing from trauma.
    • Helps restore the nervous system to a state of balance.
  • Trauma-Informed Care for Complex PTSD:
    • Tailored therapy for individuals with prolonged or repeated trauma.
    • Focuses on emotional regulation, identity restoration, and relational healing.
    • Addresses dissociation, attachment issues, and chronic stress.
  • Group Therapy for Trauma Survivors:
    • Provides a supportive environment to share experiences and healing journeys.
    • Facilitates connection and reduces feelings of isolation.
    • Offers skills for managing trauma symptoms and building resilience.
  • Faith-Based Trauma Counseling:
    • Integrates spiritual beliefs with trauma recovery.
    • Provides a compassionate space for exploring faith-related aspects of trauma.
    • Utilizes scripture and prayer as part of the healing process.
  • Child and Adolescent Trauma Therapy:
    • Specialized interventions for young survivors of trauma.
    • Focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment for healing.
    • Involves family in the therapeutic process when appropriate.
  • Trauma Recovery for Veterans:
    • Tailored therapy for military personnel and veterans.
    • Addresses combat-related trauma, PTSD, and moral injury.
    • Offers both individual and group counseling options.
  • Support for Secondary Trauma:
    • Counseling for those affected by the trauma of a loved one.
    • Provides tools to manage vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
    • Focuses on self-care and maintaining healthy boundaries.

Couples Counseling

  • Tailored sessions to enhance emotional connection, resolve conflicts, and build lasting bonds.
  • Support for couples facing communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, or seeking pre-marital counseling.
  • A pro-marriage stance, promoting healthy and thriving relationships.

Family Therapy

  • Support families in navigating complex dynamics and improving communication.
  • Specialized services for blended families and those facing parenting challenges.
  • Strategies to foster healthy relationships and ensure all family members feel heard and supported.

Adoption Counseling

Support and guidance through every stage of the adoption process, whether through Foster Care, Private, and International.

  • Pre-Adoption Counseling: Addressing expectations and concerns for individuals or couples considering adoption.
  • Post-Placement Counseling: Assistance with emotional adjustments and building strong attachments.
  • Identity and Attachment Issues: Support for adoptees and guidance for parents in fostering healthy attachment.
  • Navigating Open Adoption: Counseling for maintaining positive and healthy relationships within the adoptive triad.
  • Transracial and Transcultural Adoption Support: Strategies for fostering cultural awareness and connection.
  • Adoption Adjustment Counseling: Coping strategies for managing transitions and building a cohesive family unit.

Infertility, Perinatal, & Postnatal Counseling

  • Infertility Counseling: Emotional support and coping strategies for those experiencing challenges with conception.
  • Perinatal Counseling: Support during the prenatal period, addressing concerns, anxieties, and relationship adjustments.
  • Postnatal Counseling: Assistance in adjusting to new parenthood, including coping with postpartum mood disorders.
  • Pregnancy Loss Counseling: Compassionate support for those experiencing pregnancy loss, offering a safe space to process grief.
  • Parenting after Infertility: Guidance for those transitioning from infertility to parenthood, managing emotional complexities.
  • High-Risk Pregnancy Support: Emotional support and strategies for managing stress during a high-risk pregnancy (to include MOAs, mothers over age).