Counselling Available in Allen, TX

Strengthening families one generation at a time!

Trusted and Licensed Professional Counselor

Karen Rivera, M.A. is a LICENSED PROFESSIONAL Counselor. She has a genuine passion to help others through the difficult times in their lives, encouraging Hope.  Through life's experiences, she recognizes the significance of Hope through INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AS A WOMAN, struggles with family, marriage, parenting, and grief. Hope does exist and change is possible. It begins with doing the hardest thing first; TAKE THAT STEP BY making the call TO set your appointment today.

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Welcome! I look forward to working with you on the concerns that prompted you to reach out for a counselor today. It takes courage to think about going to counseling, greater boldness to ask a friend for referrals or to type the words “counseling” into the Google search bar. It requires ultimate bravery to take the steps of scheduling and going for your first appointment. I know it can feel scary and even intimidating. Because I understand the truth of that fear, I want to share with you a little about my own counseling experience.

I started my own HOPE journey when I became pregnant with my first child. I had a deep desire to be the mom God wanted me to be. However, at the same time, I had such a fear of my ability because of my own childhood trauma that I sought Christian counseling to prepare me for my role as a mother. By the time my second child was born, I realized HOPE in ways I would have never imagined - my marriage was restored after reaching out for marriage counseling. It is because of these valleys that I know healing is possible. As a result of the healing I experienced and the genuine love I have for people, I continued my education to pursue a career in counseling.

I hold a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. I am also a credentialed Licensed Professional Counselor through the State of Texas. I use an integrated approach of psychological principles and biblically based truths in counseling.

Embracing HOPE always played a major role in my life. There are times when it is easier to hold onto than others. Deep within, there is that small whisper of HOPE that helps us press forward. My ultimate desire is for you to be able to find YOUR voice through a therapeutic counseling relationship. Lives can be changed, families can be strengthened and generations can be impacted. Take the first step to RENEW your HOPE today, by calling me at 972-679-3485 for an initial, free 15 minute consultation.

WOMEN may need help in finding their voice. Counseling can be the conduit to helping them through issues of personal growth and transitions, breaking from negative patterns and processing family of origin issues. It can also help women understand the roadblocks that keep them stuck, so that they may thrive in their lives.

TEEN years can lead to difficulty as they are seeking to form their identity. Counseling can offer teens help in a therapeutic setting by meeting them where they are, as they experience changes and challenges in their world. Counseling can also help to improve communication between teens and parents so that family relationships can be mended.

FAMILY is a distinctive social system that has a personality based on many factors. It is powerful and affects all family members. Counseling can offer assistance in helping families develop new coping skills and patterns of communication to foster harmony that may currently seem out of reach.

MARRIAGE may be helped through counseling. Healing in struggling marriages can be nurtured by assisting couples to connect through learning effective communication skills, moving out of blame cycles and understanding how to “fight fair” so unity can be restored.

GRIEF comes as a result of many situations throughout life, although it is most often identified with the death of a loved one. Grief may also come as a result of losing a job, declining health, and experiencing an empty nest. In each grief situation, it is important to process these losses in such a way that the loss can be fully honored, while also finding meaning and life beyond the loss.

CRISIS arises when the norms of life are shattered by sudden catastrophic events. During these times, counseling may help reduce stress, and help in your ability to cope as you deal with intense feelings and reactions of others in your life.

If you have issues relating to Suicide, Domestic Violence or known someone in need for Child protection or other issues, contact us at:

Immediate Emergency Assistance 911
24 Hour Suicide Crisis Hotline 214-828-1000
Collin County Mental Health Crisis Hotline 1-877-422-5939
Domestic Violence Hotline @ Hopes Door 972-422-2911
Child Protective Services (CPS) 1-800-252-5400
Comprehensive Information and Referral Assistance 211

Lou

Karen has been a blessing and instrumental in providing me hope through my unexpected divorce. When my world was falling apart around me she provided me with wise counsel and guided me to begin to believe in myself again. She never rushes and always takes the time to break things down and help you understand. She has amazing listening skills and a gentle way asking the questions that bring insight and guidance to reveal and heal.

Mark

Karen helped me during the hard days I had going through my job transition. It was a anxious time in my life filled with uncertainty. She patiently walked me through it, she has a gift for helping people.

Rose

I am so thankful to Karen for everything she did to help my daughter. I have seen such a change in her, and it made a big difference in our family.

Counseling for women, children, marriage, family, grief and crisis situations.

We are located near the Watters Creek mall.