Our counselors provide therapy in Fort Worth, TX

James Atkison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 12 years experience in the mental health field. He has experiences with trauma, PTSD, suicidal and non-suicidal self injury, as well as depression and anxiety. He works with children, adolescents, adults to help them achieve the success they are desiring.

James completed his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma. He is a combat veteran from the Army and understands the stresses of transitioning to civilian life. This, in addition to his professional experience, enables him to provide the guidance and support his clients are seeking. James utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and motivational interviewing (MI).

Life is like a river with calm waters and rapids. James is confident that he would be able to provide you will the tools to navigate the river of Life. If you are ready to gain the tools and knowledge you need to navigate the rapids in your life, schedule an appointment with him today.

Hi, my name is Natalie Staggers, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I earned my master's degree in community counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria and have over 10 years of experience providing effective, evidence-based therapeutic services to those looking to grow, rebuild, and rediscover a new way of life. I provide a supportive and confidential environment where you can explore your concerns and develop the tools needed to lead a more fulfilling life. Together, we will work on developing effective coping strategies, gaining insight, and fostering positive change. 

I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, using a flexible approach rooted in person-centered and trauma-informed practices. Being person-centered means YOU are my main focus, and I meet you where you're at. 

You are free to laugh, cry, feel seen and heard, but most importantly you can expect to have someone walk alongside you during your journey. I strive to provide empathetic and compassionate guidance, which will allow you to feel less alone and isolated.

Christian Hudson-Wallis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas with over 5 years of professional experience assisting clients of all ages to cope with the effects of anxiety, depression, anger, bipolar disorder, trauma, and PTSD. Christian is skilled in using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic techniques, Rogerian methods, existential therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, and acceptance and commitment (ACT) approaches.

Christian earned her Master's degree in Family Psychology from Hardin-Simmons University.  One of the main areas she usually touches on with clients is trauma, and how any trauma or negative life events may be holding them back from where they hope to be. Christian's main concern is making sure clients feel respected, safe, listened to, and trusting so they feel comfortable in opening up about what they are going through. She recognizes what a personal and scary process therapy can be.

Empathetic listening and compassion help Christian to delve into a client's world and be in the moment with them. Christian is there to remind you that whatever you are struggling with, you are not alone. No matter how frightening or embarrassing it may be to open up to a new person about personal things, she hopes to help you gain the skills and peace of mind you need to get through difficult times.

Marcia Umbarger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) who has many years of experience working with adults, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or military sexual trauma (MST), and adolescents. Marcia provides individual, group, and relationship/couples counseling, dream work in therapy, biofeedback, and vocational therapy sessions.

Marcia's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Rehabilitation Studies, a Master of Science (MS) in Rehabilitation Counseling, and 72 hours of doctoral studies in Jungian Psychology. She attended the University of North Texas (UNT). Marcia was born and raised in The Hague, The Netherlands, so she also provides therapy for Dutch speakers.

Are you experiencing stress, feeling stuck, depressed, anxious, and lonely? Have you resorted to substances alone to deal with life? Are you having issues communicating with your significant other? Are you lost in life and too stressed or lonely to make changes? Do you have longstanding issues, perhaps maybe from childhood, that have not been manageable? Do you need help figuring out who you are, and what you would love to do with your life?

Marcia is here to help you soothe excessive worrying, sadness, loneliness, fears, addictions, and/or anger, or anything that keeps you from functioning in life. She will provide a safe, warm, and trusting environment. Marcia uses a variety of therapy methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, reality therapy, and psychoanalytic/Jungian therapy. When dealing with longstanding issues, especially from childhood, Marcia uses a combination of psychoanalysis, analytical/Jungian, reality therapy, and CBT to help you make changes to yourself and your life.