Acacia Counseling and Wellness

08/11/2025

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NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of the nervous system and attachment. TEDx events are independently o...

08/03/2025

Did you know you are way more capable than you give yourself credit for? Thankful for the opportunity to challenge my limited thoughts and fears.

07/22/2025

Ahhhh the F word. FAILURE. To some people, it’s been taught that failure is not an option. I love that one of my mentors has shared this on his social and I would like to kick it down the road, so to speak, so it gets more traction. Failure is a growth opportunity if you let it be. 💪🏼👊🏼❤️‍🩹

FAILURE: A Blueprint for Growth

Failure is not the end — it’s the beginning of a deeper journey.
When you Fall, you gain the courage to Acknowledge what went wrong.
You Investigate the root cause, turning pain into valuable insights.
You Learn lessons that books alone can’t teach.
You Understand your patterns, your choices, your strengths and blind spots.
You Realign your path, your mindset, and your actions.
And finally, you Evolve into someone wiser, stronger, and more resilient.

Every failure holds the seed of your next breakthrough. Embrace it, study it, and use it to grow.
Failure is not your enemy — it’s your greatest teacher.

06/30/2025

Taking a week to unwind and refresh in the Pacific Northwest. While my choice of reading material may seem odd to you, this book provides clarity and focus for my work with couples and hopefulness for healing.

I recommend this book The Betrayal Bind by Michelle Mays to anyone whose life feels shattered by infidelity and broken trust. This quote in particular struck me today:

“When we experience betrayal, it shatters our assumptions and perceptions about how the world or our relationships operate. This creates relational disconnection, as we begin to feel that we cannot trust ourselves, others, or our higher power to operate the way we have come to expect. The new scary events separate us from safe connection with ourselves, others, and larger systems of meaning.” (p.35)

06/12/2025

I am honored to share that I was nominated by a colleague to be featured in a magazine called Bold Journey. Here is my "bold journey" which took place in my fifties after going through divorce.

06/09/2025

Sad, anxious, uncertain? I got you. Take the first step towards getting unstuck. Book a free 15 min consultation today.
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06/02/2025

We all have baggage!! 🧳💼👜🧳💼👜🧳💼👜

05/20/2025

You invest in your car.
You invest in your home.
But what about your relationship? 🚗❤️🏠

Your marriage is one of your most valuable assets—and it's time to treat it like one.

💬 Constant tension
💬 Emotional distance
💬 Conflict with no resolution

There is a way forward.

🛠 Join me for a 2-day private Couples Intensive—a powerful, focused experience in Southlake Town Square, using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFCT), the most effective, research-backed method for relationship healing.

As a certified EFCT therapist, I offer structured, compassionate support that goes beyond quick fixes—so you can actually change your patterns and restore connection.

Invest in your future, your happiness, and the emotional home your children grow up in.

🗓️ Two days of focused care
📍 Southlake Town Square

Repair is possible.
You don’t have to wait for a crisis.
Let’s get to the heart of it—together.

Curious to see if this might be a good fit for you? Put “I’m interested” in the comments below or reach out at 817-405-4037. 

05/12/2025

So many of us are avoiders. We don’t want to bring attention to the messy, the ugly, or just a different perspective so we secretly hold onto these thinking we’re doing the right thing because we believe that bringing it up will make things worse. The dichotomy here is that when we repress what we’re really thinking and feeling to avoid a conflict, it usually comes back to bite us. In couples counseling, you learn how to face these hard conversations in a new way. You become empowered to become fully and safely known and understood. Call today 817-405-4037 for a free consultation.

05/09/2025

Mother’s Day can stir up so many different emotions. For some, it’s a day of joy, pride, and being celebrated. For others, it may bring grief, disappointment, or a quiet ache for the mother you didn’t have—or the mother you’ve lost.

Maybe you’re holding both gratitude and sorrow. Maybe you're navigating the weight of complicated relationships, or sitting with the courage it takes to re-parent yourself with more gentleness and care than you received.

Wherever this day finds you, may you give yourself permission to feel what’s true. There is healing in honoring both love and loss. And there is strength in accepting your story, exactly as it is.

You are not alone.

With care,
Amber

04/07/2025

Hello beautiful Monday!! This podcast is long, 2 hours and 20 minutes, but well worth it. If you break it up into chunks and listen to 20-30 minutes a day you will be inspired daily for an entire week!

This week's guest has spent over 50 years conducting ground-breaking research showing that your thoughts have a profound impact on your body.

03/25/2025