Harvest Counseling and Wellness

01/02/2026

11/26/2025

Book Recommendation: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

If you’re looking for a parenting resource that’s genuinely useful in everyday interactions—not theoretical, not overwhelming, just practical and immediately applicable—we highly recommend this one. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk has been considered a staple for decades, and for good reason. It’s written by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, two widely respected voices in child–parent communication.

The strategies are simple but meaningful, and they’re designed to shift the tone at home from tense or reactive to more connected and collaborative.
What sets this book apart is how practical it is. The authors walk you through specific ways to:
👉Respond when your child is overwhelmed by big emotions
👉Communicate your own frustration clearly without escalating the moment
👉Encourage cooperation without power struggles
👉Set healthy boundaries while preserving trust
👉Replace traditional punishment with approaches that build self-discipline
👉Give praise that truly supports growth rather than pressure
👉Navigate conflicts in a way that strengthens the relationship instead of wearing it down

Families appreciate how respectful and non-shaming the tone is. The guidance doesn’t rely on gimmicks or quick fixes; it focuses on building long-term communication habits that help kids feel heard and parents feel more effective. If you’re aiming for fewer power struggles and a deeper sense of connection, this book provides practical tools you can put to work right away!

11/19/2025

Meet Lee Ann Helsing, Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate! Lee Ann specializes in Anxiety & Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Children & Teen Issues, Parenting & Family Issues, Grief & Loss, Couples & Marital Issues, & Women’s Issues. She works with Children (starting at 5 yrs old), Adolescents, Adults, Couples & Families.
Harvest Counseling & Wellness | Bring Your Burdens, Bring Your Hurts | 940-294-7061
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10/02/2025

Meet Brad Cullum, LPC, Owner & Clinical Director. Brad specializes in Codependency, Trauma & PTSD, Parenting & Family Issues, Couples & Marital Issues, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, Group Therapy & more. He sees adults and couples. Contact him to get started on your healing journey.
Our team at Harvest consists of Licensed Providers helping clients meet their therapy and healing goals using many different techniques, including: CBT, Solutions Focused Therapy, EMDR Trauma Therapy, Christian Counseling, Gottman Method, Play Therapy, Teen Therapy, Group Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, Eating Disorder Support, and more.
Harvest Counseling & Wellness | Bring Your Burdens, Bring Your Hurts | 940-294-7061
www.HarvestCounselingandWellness.com

10/01/2025

Meet Kathy Gissler, Licensed Professional Counselor! Kathy sees adults and couples. She specializes in Anxiety & Depression, Grief & Loss, Parenting Issues, Couples & Marital Issues, Women’s Issues, and more. Contact her today.
Harvest Counseling & Wellness | Bring Your Burdens, Bring Your Hurts | 940-294-7061
www.HarvestCounselingandWellness.com

09/30/2025

https://www.harvestcounselingandwellness.com/blog/the-benefits-of-counseling-for-men

Men often carry stress, loneliness, or relationship struggles in silence. Counseling provides a safe space to process, grow, and reconnect. Harvest Counseling & Wellness in Argyle, TX supports men with care that promotes healthier living. Serving Denton, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Southlake

09/30/2025

Meet Cody Allen, Licensed Professional Counselor! Cody sees clients starting at age 12 years old and up. He specializes in Anxiety & Depression, Pre-teen & teen Issues, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Parenting & Family Issues, Couples & Marital Issues, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and more. Call him now!
Harvest Counseling & Wellness | Bring Your Burdens, Bring Your Hurts | 940-294-7061
www.HarvestCounselingandWellness.com

09/29/2025

Meet Esther Smith! Esther is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Play Therapist, & Trauma Therapist. She specializes in Children’s & Teens’ Issues, Anxiety & Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Parenting & Family Issues, ADHD, School & Daycare Issues, Couples & Marital Issues, and More. Esther sees clients as young as 3 years old, teens, adults, couples & families. Contact her now!
Harvest Counseling & Wellness | Bring Your Burdens, Bring Your Hurts | 940-294-7061
www.HarvestCounselingandWellness.com

09/25/2025

Meet Zack Durham! Zack is a Licensed Professional Counselor working with kids, teens, adults, couples & families. He specializes in Anxiety, Parenting & Family Issues, Couples & Marital Issues, Trauma & Abuse, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Stroke Recovery, Men’s Issues, and more. Contact him now!
Harvest Counseling & Wellness | Bring Your Burdens, Bring Your Hurts | 940-294-7061
www.HarvestCounselingandWellness.com