Distinctive Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

Distinctive Counseling and Consulting, PLLC Helping heal, so that even the darkest corner may feel the light

11/28/2025
๐Ÿ Holiday Office Closure ๐ŸHello Distinctive community,Our Administrative Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holi...
11/26/2025

๐Ÿ Holiday Office Closure ๐Ÿ

Hello Distinctive community,

Our Administrative Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday afternoon November 26th, Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th. During this time, we will not be available to read or respond to emails, calls, or texts. We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, December 1st, and we appreciate your patience as we catch up after the break.

If you are hoping to begin services with us, youโ€™re welcome to complete an appointment request here: https://www.distinctivecounseling.com/appointment-request/

One of our administrators will follow up by phone as soon as your request is processed.

Current clients who need to check billing, upcoming appointments, or contact their counselor may do so through the SimplePractice Client Portal app on their smartphone or tablet.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.

Weโ€™re grateful for our community and wish you and your loved ones a safe, warm, and joy-filled Thanksgiving.

๐Ÿ’› Your Distinctive Counseling Administrative Team

Reach out to us today!Please reach out to become a client with one of our Licensed Professional Counselors, Associates, or Counselor in Training. Use the form below to send a secure, confidential email. The more information provided will facilitate a quicker response time.Admin team office hours are...

๐ŸŽ‰ Distinctive is celebrating 5 years today! ๐ŸŽ‰Five incredible years of walking alongside our community, growing together,...
11/19/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Distinctive is celebrating 5 years today! ๐ŸŽ‰

Five incredible years of walking alongside our community, growing together, and creating spaces where healing, resilience, and connection can flourish. What began as a vision rooted in compassion has expanded into a vibrant team of counselors, supervisors, students, and leaders who show up with courage and heart every single day.

As we honor this milestone, we give thanks for every client who trusted us, every counselor who poured their gifts into this work, and every partnership that helped us serve our communities with intention and hope. Our journey has been shaped by innovation, cultural responsiveness, and a belief that people deserve access to quality, trauma-informed care.

Hereโ€™s to the next chapter of growth, creativity, and service. And hereโ€™s to the Distinctive family, past, present, and future, whose dedication continues to make our mission come alive year after year.

Thank you for being part of this story. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿง Youโ€™ve got questions, we got answers! ๐Ÿ’ซWeโ€™re excited to share that Distinctive now has a brand-new Frequently Asked Qu...
11/18/2025

๐Ÿง Youโ€™ve got questions, we got answers! ๐Ÿ’ซ

Weโ€™re excited to share that Distinctive now has a brand-new Frequently Asked Questions page designed to support you with clarity, care, and ease. This resource consolidates the topics we hear most frequently and provides straightforward guidance on our counseling services, specialty services, insurance, EMDR, and what to expect when partnering with our exceptional team.

Our hope is that this page becomes a welcoming starting point for clients, families, and community members exploring our services or learning more about how Distinctive supports healing, resilience, and growth. ๐Ÿ’›

โœจ Explore the FAQ page here:
www.distinctivecounseling.com/faqs

Together, we continue to build a community grounded in compassion, connection, and access to meaningful care.

๐Ÿฆƒ Navigating Holiday StressThe holidays can bring both joy and overwhelm. Remember, itโ€™s okay to take breaks, set bounda...
11/12/2025

๐Ÿฆƒ Navigating Holiday Stress
The holidays can bring both joy and overwhelm. Remember, itโ€™s okay to take breaks, set boundaries, and ask for help.
Therapy can help you manage family dynamics, anxiety, or grief this season. You deserve peace as much as anyone else at the table. Visit us at our website to fill out an appointment request form or give us a call at (361) 547-5541 ext 2!







๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Honoring Veterans Day ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธIn honor of Veterans Day, our Administrative Office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th....
11/10/2025

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Honoring Veterans Day ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
In honor of Veterans Day, our Administrative Office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please reach out to your counselor directly, as our phones and text lines will be down for the holiday.

Messages not related to scheduling for 11/11 can be left on our voicemail, and weโ€™ll get back to you once we return.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have served. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™




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๐ŸŒŸ Congratulations, Angelina Ortiz, MS, LPC! ๐ŸŒŸWeโ€™re thrilled to celebrate Angelina Ortiz on officially becoming a License...
11/08/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Congratulations, Angelina Ortiz, MS, LPC! ๐ŸŒŸ

Weโ€™re thrilled to celebrate Angelina Ortiz on officially becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor! ๐ŸŽ‰

Angelina has spent her associate journey at Distinctive Counseling & Consulting, PLLC where she cultivated her passion and skill for working with children and adolescents. She is also finalizing her EMDR Training and will continue her path toward EMDR Certification under the guidance of Dr. Jinnelle V. Powell, PhD, LPC-S, EMDR Trainer & Consultant.

Angelina brings warmth, creativity, and dedication to her work with children, teens, and adults, helping clients navigate lifeโ€™s challenges and heal from trauma. ๐Ÿ’›

Weโ€™re so proud of you, Angelina, your growth and commitment to the field inspire us all!

Drop a comment sending Angelina ALL the love and congrats!!!

๐Ÿ’™ Standing Together in Times of Need ๐Ÿ’™At Distinctive Counseling, we recognize that many in our community are facing chal...
10/31/2025

๐Ÿ’™ Standing Together in Times of Need ๐Ÿ’™

At Distinctive Counseling, we recognize that many in our community are facing challenging times, particularly with the government shutdown and potential loss of SNAP benefits. The impact on families and individuals has been significant, and we see how deeply this affects not only access to food but also peace of mind and emotional well-being.

We want our community to know that you are not alone.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Counselor Support Specialists, who have worked tirelessly to create a Community Resource List โ€” including local food banks, assistance programs, and other vital support services. This list was built with care to help connect our neighbors to the resources they deserve.

In addition, Distinctive Counseling is launching a Community Food Drive to help bridge the gap and support those struggling with food insecurity. ๐Ÿฅซ๐Ÿ’ž

๐Ÿ“ Drop-off Location: 4646 Corona Dr., Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
๐Ÿ“… Dates: November 1st, 2025 - November 31st, 2025
๐Ÿ’Œ Need help or want to give back? Access our community resource list https://www.distinctivecounseling.com/community-and-food-resources or contact (361) 547-5541 ext 1

Now more than ever, itโ€™s time to come together โ€” to show compassion, to share what we can, and to lift one another up. ๐Ÿ’•

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ Big News Alert! โœจ๐ŸŽ‰Please join us in giving a HUGE congratulations to Jennifer Lowery โ€” our newest Licensed Profession...
10/28/2025

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ Big News Alert! โœจ๐ŸŽ‰

Please join us in giving a HUGE congratulations to Jennifer Lowery โ€” our newest Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)! ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ช

Jennifer has worked incredibly hard, poured her heart into helping others, and officially reached this amazing milestone. ๐ŸŒŸ Your dedication, compassion, and resilience inspire everyone around you โ€” and now youโ€™ve got those well-earned LPC letters to prove it! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ™Œ

Letโ€™s all show Jennifer some love in the comments โ€” she deserves it! ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ’ซ We love seeing our founder, Dr. Jinnelle V Powell, continuing to inspire the next generation of trauma-informed clinic...
10/25/2025

๐Ÿ’ซ We love seeing our founder, Dr. Jinnelle V Powell, continuing to inspire the next generation of trauma-informed clinicians!

This weekend she wrapped up Weekend 2 of the EMDRIA-Approved CompassionWorks EMDR Basic Training with Delta State University students and alumni via Zoom, guiding powerful growth, insight, and skill development in EMDR practice. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’š

If youโ€™re ready to train with Dr. Powell and harness the power of EMDR, check out the CompassionWorks EMDRIA-approved upcoming trainings she is leading in Azusa, CA โ€ข Corpus Christi, TX โ€ข and the Mississippi Delta!

โœจ Weekend 2 CompassionWorks EMDRIA Basic Training with DSU Complete! โœจ

Iโ€™m beaming with pride as we wrap up Weekend 2 with the incredible Delta State University students and alumni, this time virtually! ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ’š

Throughout this weekend, trainees shared reflections that reminded me why I love this work so deeply:
๐ŸŒฑ Growing their competency to support clients who have experienced trauma
๐Ÿ’ช Feeling empowered through practicing Resource Development and Future Template
๐Ÿง  Standing in awe of the capabilities of the human brain

I also shared my own takeaway, inspired by Uncle Ben from Spiderman:

โ€œWith great power comes great responsibility.โ€

This powerful reminder captures the heart of EMDR, our commitment to ethical and effective practice, grounded in the full EMDR protocol, ongoing consultation, and continued professional support.

If youโ€™re ready to harness the power of EMDR with me, there are several opportunities coming up! ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ“ Online (Azusa Pacific University) โ€“ 2-day weekend format: Register here: https://compassionworks.com/registration/azusa-pacific-university-2025-2026-public-emdr-therapist-training/

๐Ÿ“ Corpus Christi, Texas (Hybrid) โ€“ In-person May 1โ€“3 and via Zoom June 5โ€“7: Join the interest list here: https://www.distinctivecounseling.com/distinctive-learning-continuing-education-classes/p/compassionworks-emdria-approved-emdr-training-interest-list

๐Ÿ“ Cleveland, Mississippi (Delta State University-Hybrid) โ€“ In-person July 16โ€“18 and via Zoom July 30โ€“August 1 (stay tuned for registration details through CompassionWorks!)

Iโ€™m so proud of each of this weekendโ€™s trainees for showing up with courage, compassion, and curiosity. The future of trauma-informed care is in such capable hands. ๐Ÿ’ซ

๐Ÿ‚ Autumn invites us to slow down and reconnect. Try a โ€œgratitude circleโ€ at dinner or a tech-free walk together. Small, ...
10/24/2025

๐Ÿ‚ Autumn invites us to slow down and reconnect. Try a โ€œgratitude circleโ€ at dinner or a tech-free walk together. Small, mindful moments build strong families.
Our family and couples counseling services help strengthen communication, connection, and understanding โ€” one conversation at a time.

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Corpus Christi, TX
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