Jenny Gomez
MS, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
Jenny Gomez is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist and has years of experience in both private and non-profit settings working with children and adolescents, individuals, families, and couples struggling with a variety of issues including:
Abuse and recovery
Family violence and sexual abuse
Pervasive developmental disorders (such as Autism)
Behavioral concerns
Divorce
Grief and loss, and other common life challenges
You can find out more about Jenny at www.JennyGomez.net.
Holly Scott
MS, LPC-Intern
Holly holds a Master's in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. She sees clients of all ages, but she has a special interest in women in their 30s to 50s who are going through challenging life transitions, including:
Depression and anxiety
Grief and loss
Psychological and spiritual aspects of chronic illness
Divorce recovery
Relationship issues and second marriage adjustment
Women in the workplace
Cancer recovery
Parenting challenges
Holly's many life experiences, including a battle against breast cancer, give her a unique personal style of interacting with clients. She has first hand experience with balancing the often conflicting demands of career, family, and personal commitments. Holly sees clients in individual, couples, or family therapy settings. If you are experiencing problems and looking for help in finding solutions, contact Holly at (469) 385-1823.
Learn more about Holly at www.TherapyByHolly.com.
David Ashburner
MA, LPC-Intern, NCC
David specializes in counseling men and couples. He provides a supportive and affirmative counseling setting that can help men and couples sort things out and come up with results that are different from the ones they are currently getting. David works with clients on issues such as:
Anger management
Infidelity
Impulse control
Mid-life crisis
Issues related to alcohol, drugs, and pornography
Poor communication skills
Controlling and rigid behavior
David has been married over 30 years, and knows it takes work to have a good marriage. He understands men’s issues, and from his work with men, he has been able to help many women who have problems with men. He knows the benefits of couples and individual counseling because he has done it!
Contact David at www.DavidAshburner.com, or 214-773-6201.
Public Lecture Series
The Public Lecture Series, sponsored by the St. Andrew Counseling Center, seeks to broaden the knowledge base for professionals and families as we all grow in recovery and wholeness. The lecture series brings together practitioners, the church and the larger community for this purpose. St. Andrew is cooperating with The Meadows in Wickenburg, AZ, the Hazelden Foundation in Center City, Minnesota, and the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California, to bring nationally-recognized speakers to address issues important to our community.
The Lecture Series meets every second Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Festival Hall. CEUs will be provided for professionals.
Click here to register for childcare. Deadline is noon on Thursday prior to the lecture. For more information, please contact Donna Fenwick at 214-291-8011.
August 10
"The Impact of Adolescent Addiction on Younger Siblings"
Pam Newton, MS, LCDC, Director, Five Star Kids Program, Betty Ford Center
September 14
"Spirituality: Getting Connected in Early Recovery and Beyond"
Desiré Washington, MA, Director of Spiritual Care, Betty Ford Center
October 12
"Trauma and Addiction"
Johanna O'Flaherty, PhD, NCAC II, CEAP
Vice-President of Treatment Services, Betty Ford Center
November 9
"Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse"
John Gorman, LPC, Director, The Renfrew Center of Texas
December 14
"Addiction: A Family Disease"
Jenny Gomez, MS, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
St. Andrew Counseling Center
