SoulCare Counseling

06/06/2024

I am Paulina Lopez, Graduate Student Intern completing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am supervised by Dr. Bernis Riley, LPC-S. I am earning my degree from The King’s University and as a practicum student, I am fulfilling the 300 hours of face-to-face counseling required by my degree program. I am passionate about seeing couples experiencing healthy connection as God intends for our relationships and marriages!

You are created for wholeness and connection. Unfortunately, as we walk through life different experiences can leave us feeling broken, hopeless, and insecure in our relationships with ourselves and others. We may find ourselves in unhealthy cycles and dynamics that leave us feeling isolated, confused, and frustrated. But I believe that God can redeem even the darkest parts of our stories and that we can each experience health and wholeness in Christ!

If you are at the end of your rope, through using Emotionally Focused Therapy, we will collaborate to get you unstuck from the cycle of conflict that is causing you distress and holding you back from living out everything God has planned for you. It would be an honor to journey with you toward wholeness! To schedule a free thirty-minute consultation with me, call or text me at (682)730-2852. Or you can email me at paulina@soulcarecounselingdfw.com. Teletherapy is available. I am bi-lingual and can do counseling in Spanish as well.

05/06/2024

31/05/2024

If you are ready to change, give us a call or text us at 817-808-2606 to schedule a free thirty-minute consultation for counseling. We can help.

30/05/2024

I am Brad Ashley, Graduate Student Intern under the supervision of Dr. Bernis Riley, Psy.D., LPC-S. I am pursuing a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University as well as a Master of Business Administration degree. I hold memberships in the American Association of Christian Counselors and Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society. I am Gottman Level 1 Certified and a trained SYMBIS (Save Your Marriage Before It Starts) facilitator. My specialty is working with men and couples where there is relationship trauma with a primary focus on helping men grow in sexual integrity, deal with shame, and overcome anxiety and depression.

Is this you? You desire to be a man of integrity but just can’t seem to find freedom from compulsive sexual behaviors. Maybe your marriage is in crisis mode due to the consequences of your behavior. You’ve tried to work through it yourself and mend the damage, but you’re stuck. There are reasons why you’re stuck, and it’s not just an issue of lust. The key is to find the “why” behind your unhealthy coping mechanisms and deal with the issues that have led you to this point. Ultimately the relationship goal is to develop empathy, learn how to guard your wife’s heart, and rebuild the trust that has been lost. Healing, freedom, and redemption are possible; it won’t be an easy journey but it’s a journey that is well worth it. You can discover who God says you are and become the man, husband, and father you were designed to be.

Proverbs 23:7 says, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Two strong forces make you the man you are: your thoughts and your emotions. To address these two forces, in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere of the counseling room, we will use two proven therapeutic strategies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. CBT realigns erroneous beliefs with correct beliefs. EFT addresses the primary emotions that trigger erroneous beliefs and unhealthy coping strategies that sabotage intimacy. When appropriate we will integrate your marriage and family into the treatment plan. I am ready to help you find the healing and wholeness you desire. To schedule a free thirty-minute consultation, call or text (817) 808-2606, or email brad@soulcarecounselingdfw.com.