Please click on the name of the staff member for additional information or contact them directly. 

Licensed staff members charge $85 to $100 a session, Interns charge $50 to $70 a session and Practicum Students charge $40 a session.  Licensed staff all accept some EAP’s or insurance and vary by individual.  Sliding scale fees are determined by gross annual family income with decreases taken at below $50,000 and $100,000 depending on individual staff fees.

If you want to speak with someone about the best match for your needs, call us at 214-509-6888.

                     

Kim Priess, LPC

Treatment focus includes children age 10+, adolescents, couples, and individuals.  Areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, self-harm, low self esteem, marriage, separation and divorce, blended families, parent/teen conflict, and spiritual issues.  Session fees begin at $85and can be lowered based on a sliding scale.  Kim is in network with Aetna, BCBS, and Deer Oaks EAP.

214-394-5971.  When available, Kim has appointments available Monday through Thursday in Allen. 

Kali Scheschuk, LPC, Certified School Counselor

Treatment focus includes adolescents, individuals, couples & families. Kali has extensive experience with adolescents & substance abuse as well as family conflict. Kali is contracted

with BlueCross/BlueShield, Aetna, Aetna EAP, MultiPlan/PHCS and Deer Oaks EAP.

Session fees begin at $85.00.

 

214-394-4818  When available, Kali has new client appointments on Monday, Tuesday,

                         Wednesday & Friday afternoon and evenings.

Michelle Nietert, LPC Supervisor, CSC, Director

Treatment focus includes parent coordination, individuals, couples, children, adolescents and their families.  Contracted with Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield Magellan, Value Options, Cigna, their EAP’s, and Deer Oaks EAP.  Michelle also speaks to corporate, community and church groups.  She is also a certified state parent coordinator and works with attorneys and clients performing therapeutic visitation.  She also serves as a divorce coach and life coach for clients who prefer telephone and electronic support.  Session fees begin at $100.00.  972-979-9720  Michelle is currently not accepting new clients with the exception of those pursuing postpartum support and divorce coaching, parent coordination/facilitation, or therapeutic visitation.

 

 

Amy Doar, LPC                     Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S

Treatment focus includes couples, adolescents, and individuals.  Areas of specialization include marriage and relationships, separation and divorce, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, low self esteem, career changes, military families, families facing cancer, and spirituality issues.  Session fees begin at $85 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale.

214-450-9210  Amy has new client appointments available both days and evenings during the week.

Jimmy Smith, LPC Intern            Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S

Treatment focus includes adolescents, couples, individuals and families. As a Youth Minister for 18 years in the local church, Jimmy has extensive experience working with teenagers and their families.  Jimmy also trained with the University of North Texas as a parent in the Filial Play Therapy Program.  Jimmy is also available to speak at church youth groups and parent group events. Session fees begin at $60 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale.

214-460-1611  When available, Jimmy is currently accepting new clients on Mondays and Tuesdays in Allen and Thursdays in Melissa.

Tiffany Amerson, LPC

Treatment focus includes young children and adolescents, adults and couples. Tiffany is passionate about play therapy, is currently on call on a PRN basis at the Nexus Recovery Center where she works with Substance Abuse issues, and has lead Anger Management groups.   She accepts Aetna, Cigna, BCBS and Deer Oaks EAP as an in network provider.  Her session fee is $85.00 with sliding scale fee available.

214-918-7167  When available, Tiffany has appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Krissi Quinn, LPC Intern             Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S

Treatment focus includes adults, children, adolescents, and their families.  Areas of specialization include play therapy, divorce, trauma, anger management, special needs, family conflict.  A certified school counselor and former teacher with training in early childhood, Krissi is passionate about working with families and helping them develop healthy satisfying lifestyles.   Session fees begin at $50 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale. 

214-356-7635  Krissi is currently accepting new clients and is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Michael Martin, Texas A&M at Commerce Practicum Student

Treatment focus includes children over the age of ten, adolescents, couples, families, and adults.  Some issues that I can address are anxiety, depression, irrational thinking, addiction, adjustment issues, self harm, behavioral problems, and identity issues.  Session fee starts at $30, but may be adjusted on a sliding scale.

214-679-9644 Michael has evening, daytime, and morning appointments available on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 

Nicole Taquino, LPC

Treatment focus includes children (play therapy), teens, families, and parenting issues.  Specialties include depression and anxiety, ADHD, anger and stress management, grief, and abuse. Session fee starts at $85, but may be adjusted on a sliding scale. Nicole is in network with Aetna, BCBS, and Deer Oaks.

972-809-6114 When available, Nicole has day, afternoon, and evening appointments on Thursdays.

Candace Chuyou Campbell, LPC Intern    Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S

Treatment focus includes children, adolescents, families, parenting issues and adults. Specialties include play therapy, activity therapy, expressive arts therapy, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and abuse. Session fee starts at $50, but may be adjusted on a sliding scale.
 
 
214-454-3991 Candace has day, afternoon, and evening appointments on Thursdays in Allen.

 

 

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Jessica Burrows, LPC Intern    Supervised by Michelle Nietert, LPC-S

Treatment focus includes children, adolescents, individuals, families, and parenting.  Areas of specialization include depression, sexual abuse, teen pregnancy, chronic illness, anxiety, self-harm, low self-esteem, anger, behavioral, and spirituality issues. Sessions begin at $50 and can be lowered based on a sliding scale.

 

972-971-6383 Jessica has day, afternoon, and evening appointments on Mondays and Thursdays in Allen.