Our Mission
Instilling Hope and Empowering Individuals, Couples, and Families to take control of issues in everyday life.
Common presenting problems treated in therapy include, but are not limited to the following:
Marriage and family therapy
Parent/child relationships
Boundary setting
Divorce prevention/recovery
Divorce counseling
Discernment counseling
Co-parenting
Premarital counseling
Couples’ Counseling
Infidelity/extramarital affairs
Communication issues
Life stage transitions
Individual Therapy
Anger management
Bullying/cyberbullying
Depression
Anxiety
Self esteem/self-confidence
Substance abuse
Grief, bereavement, & loss
LGBTQ+ Issues
Post-traumatic stress (including first responders & military)
Burnout/stress management
Role & identity issues
In-person &Telehealth
Our practice is based in Historic Downtown McKinney, Texas, offering in-person services for the Dallas–Fort Worth community and telehealth care for clients located anywhere in Texas, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
IMPORTANT NOTE: At this time, our availability via phone is through appointment only. We will do our best to return your calls & emails in the order we receive them. Thank you for your patience!
Our Services
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Individual Therapy
Clients enter a one-on-one therapeutic relationship with a psychotherapist to address their emotional concerns. A therapist may use many therapeutic approaches in which they have been trained or they may adhere to one they identify with in order to assist the individual with viewing themselves through the lens of that therapeutic approach, fostering change through self-discovery.
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Couples' Therapy
Many couples seek the assistance of a therapist to address relationship challenges. A therapist helps the couple to learn to effectively communicate and connect with one another while resolving relational difficulties. It may seem that the relationship is the “client” as you move through the therapeutic process. As therapists, we typically see the couple together but may ask for individual sessions with each or one of the members of the couple, for screening purposes only.
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Family Therapy
With family therapy, the therapist systemically views the family as a whole unit rather than as the sum of its parts. As with couples therapy, the therapist may see individual family members separately in conjunction with the family as a whole. There are numerous modalities from which the therapist may approach issues, but the important thing to remember is that whatever modality your therapist uses, you can address identified difficulties and bring about significant changes in your life.
Limits & Rights of Confidentiality/Privacy Policy
The relationship between a client and a psychotherapist is protected by law. Information cannot be disclosed without your written permission.
EXCEPTIONS OF CONFIDENTIALITY include the following:
Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, and as a licensed professional by the state of Texas, state of Virginia, and by Washington, District of Columbia, I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure client safety.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Thelma Rouse
I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am dually licensed in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor (LMFT-S). I am also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington, D.C., and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
My approach to therapy is rooted in a systemic perspective, which means I view you within the context of your relationships, family experiences, and life environments. Often, the struggles we face are connected to patterns that have developed over time within families and important relationships. Together, we can explore those patterns with compassion and curiosity rather than blame or judgment.
I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and empowering. My goal is to help individuals, couples, and families gain deeper understanding, strengthen connections, and create lasting change. By identifying and shifting unhelpful relational and generational patterns, you can begin to experience healthier relationships, greater resilience, and a stronger sense of balance and well-being.
I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you as you work toward healing, growth, and making meaningful changes in your life.
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Imani Rouse, LMSW
I am a licensed master social worker (LMSW) and a 2021 UT Arlington MSW program graduate. I am the Family Support Specialist & scheduler. I am here (by appointment) to help guide you through the scheduling process & any additional questions as you establish services. No matter how long we work together, I hope to leave you feeling self-empowered, secure, & confident as you take on the next steps in your wellness journey.
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Lydia Davis, LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I have a passion for empowering individuals and families to be their best and truest selves. I received my Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University and have experience in school counseling with 18 years in the field of education. I have individual and group counseling experience in the areas of anxiety, grief, stress, divorce, and life experiences/adjustments. As a counselor, my aim is to provide support and a positive therapeutic experience. To achieve this goal, I will provide an atmosphere where the counseling relationship thrives, confidentiality and privacy is upheld, and a place where the overall relationship between myself and the client is respected. Allow me to help you work through life’s roadblocks and achieve your goals!