Ashlynn Barnette

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.

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.

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.