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Ashlynn Barnette

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
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Ashlynn Barnette, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
(469) 943-2631

I offer compassionate Christian counseling for teens and adult individuals facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and more. I would be honored to come alongside you, listen to your story, and seek to understand your world as we determine the best treatment plan for your needs. As your advocate, I will walk with you through whatever you may be facing and strive to show you Christ’s love along the way. I believe the counseling process is collaborative and look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

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About

As a faith-based therapist, my hope is that you would experience the love and compassion of Christ as the Lord leads and guides our sessions. God is the ultimate healer, and nothing is impossible with Him. No matter what you may be going through, the Lord is able to take your brokenness and create beauty from ashes. Through Christian counseling, He can restore relationships and transform lives. You don’t have to struggle alone. It would be my privilege to witness the Lord’s work in your life and to help you find joy and hope.

My Goal as a Christian Counselor

As your counselor, my aim is to partner with the Lord to bring healing by joining you in your world and empowering you with tools and support to get through life’s challenges. We will first take time to determine what would be most beneficial to you based on your needs and goals, then take practical steps to move toward the healing and growth you desire.

What I Offer in Christian Counseling

I offer a compassionate, welcoming space where you can share the burdens that are on your mind and heart. I will meet you where you are and work with you to establish your goals for treatment and take the necessary steps to achieve those goals, with God’s help.

My Approach to Christian Counseling

In my practice, I rely on the Holy Spirit to give me wisdom from the Lord. My desire is to emulate Christ’s example as Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6). I believe my counseling career completely belongs to Him, and my prayer is that I would bring Him glory and honor in what I do.

Biography

Qualifications & Experience

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from The King’s University. I am also trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

My Call to Christian Counseling

After a tragic loss, I sought counseling and it brought me a lot of healing. Fast forward and a few years later I began my journey to become a counselor through the Lord’s provision.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I really enjoy working out, spending time with friends and family, playing board games, and reading.

Services and Specialities

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

  • Abandonment and Neglect
  • ADHD
  • Aging and Geriatric Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chemical Dependency
  • Counseling for Teens
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • EMDR
  • Family Counseling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Individual Counseling
  • OCD
  • Online Counseling
  • Personal Development
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Professional Development
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Issues

Anxiety

Anxiety can be exhausting and frustrating. In our time together, we’ll explore how anxiety presents for you in order to inform how we address it. Along the way, we can learn calming strategies that work for you as well as challenge some unhelpful thoughts that contribute to feeling anxious.

Depression

I believe it is important to meet you where you are to learn how depression is negatively affecting you. We’ll talk about some self-care activities and how to incorporate these into your routine. We’ll also challenge unhelpful negative thinking together and create new ways of viewing life. I will help you celebrate the victories, big and small, along the way until your depression is in remission.

Trauma and EMDR

Trauma does not have to take away from you anymore. The awesome thing about the brain is that it already knows how to heal from trauma. With EMDR, we can assist your brain to do what it is already created to do and heal. We can replace negative core beliefs about yourself with more positive and adaptive thoughts.

Personal Development

Personal development is exciting! You are ready to put in the work to achieve goals. Let’s come up with a game plan and work toward goals to achieve the improvements you want to see.

Counseling for Teens

When working with teens, first and foremost I like to take time to foster a safe therapeutic relationship. I will then assist them with what they may be dealing with based on their stage of development. I enjoy working with teens as they discover who they are and partnering with them along the way.

Payment and Forms

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

  • Plano – Saturday
  • Online Counseling – Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents and individuals.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.

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