Trauma Therapy Services at Counseling & Nature Therapy Center in Frisco, Texas: What we Offer

At Counseling & Nature Therapy Center, our work is rooted in something simple, yet deeply transformative: the belief that healing happens when people feel safe, seen, and supported in reconnecting with themselves. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or the quiet overwhelm of daily life, therapy is not about “fixing” you - it’s about helping you come home to yourself. In our Frisco, Texas practice, we offer trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy in a grounded, compassionate space designed to support real and lasting change.

Key Definitions

What Is Therapy?

Therapy is a supportive process where individuals, teens, couples, or families work with a trained mental health professional to better understand emotions, relationships, behaviors, stressors, and life experiences. Therapy can help people build coping skills, process difficult experiences, improve communication, and move toward greater emotional well-being.

What Is Trauma Therapy?

Trauma therapy helps individuals process experiences that have overwhelmed their sense of safety, trust, or control. Trauma can affect the mind, body, nervous system, relationships, and self-worth. Trauma-informed therapy may include approaches such as EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, somatic strategies, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation tools.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an evidence-based therapy used to help people process traumatic memories and distressing life experiences. EMDR can support clients experiencing PTSD, anxiety, grief, panic, and other trauma-related concerns.

What Is ADHD Therapy?

ADHD therapy helps children, teens, and adults better understand how ADHD impacts attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, motivation, relationships, and daily life. Therapy can support practical coping skills, self-compassion, organization strategies, and emotional regulation.

What Is Grief Therapy?

Grief therapy provides support for individuals navigating loss. This may include the death of a loved one, relationship loss, identity changes, life transitions, miscarriage, infertility, health changes, or other meaningful losses. Grief counseling helps clients process emotions, honor what was lost, and find ways to move forward with support.

What Is Postpartum Therapy?

Postpartum therapy supports new parents experiencing postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma, identity shifts, relationship stress, or the emotional overwhelm that can come with pregnancy, birth, and parenting.

What Is LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy?

LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy provides a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for clients to explore mental health concerns, identity, relationships, family dynamics, trauma, stress, and life transitions without judgment.

Our Services: Trauma-Informed, Whole-Person Care

We specialize in working with individuals across the lifespan, with a strong focus on trauma-informed therapy and nervous system healing.

Trauma Therapy & EMDR

Trauma impacts the body, mind, and spirit. Through trauma therapy, EMDR and somatic-based approaches, we help clients process experiences that feel “stuck,” allowing the nervous system to move toward safety and regulation.

This work is especially helpful for:

• PTSD and complex trauma
• Childhood attachment wounds
• Medical or birth trauma
• Chronic stress and burnout
• Teenagers navigating trauma or challenging phases of development

Anxiety & Depression Counseling

Anxiety and depression often show up as more than just thoughts - they live in the body. Our approach helps clients understand their internal experience while building practical tools for regulation and relief.

Counseling for Teens

Adolescence is a critical time of identity development, emotional intensity, and social pressure. We work closely with teens to build emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and navigate relationships, identity, and self-worth. We help teens process trauma so that they can cope with the other stressors they are up against on a daily basis.

Postpartum & New Parent Support

The transition into parenthood can be beautiful, meaningful, and deeply overwhelming all at once. Many new and expecting parents are surprised by the intensity of the emotional, physical, relational, and identity-related changes that can emerge during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and early parenthood. Even when a baby is deeply wanted and loved, the nervous system can still struggle under the weight of sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts, overstimulation, pressure to “do everything right,” and the loss of predictability or personal identity that often accompanies this season of life.

At Counseling & Nature Therapy Center, we provide trauma-informed postpartum therapy and support for new parents navigating postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma, infertility grief, reproductive trauma, identity shifts, relationship stress, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, emotional overwhelm, and burnout. Many parents silently carry shame for not feeling the way they expected to feel after having a child. Others experience grief for the version of themselves or their life that existed before parenthood. Therapy can provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to process these experiences openly.

We also recognize that unresolved trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation can intensify during the postpartum period. Our therapists integrate approaches such as somatic therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, attachment-focused work, and nervous system regulation tools to help parents feel more grounded, supported, and connected to themselves during this transition. We believe caring for parents is an essential part of caring for families.

ADHD & Neurodivergent Support

We provide affirming, strengths-based therapy for ADHD and neurodivergent individuals while recognizing that many struggles often labeled as “behavioral” or “motivational” are actually connected to nervous system overwhelm, chronic stress, trauma, sensory sensitivity, or environments that were never designed to support neurodiverse ways of thinking and functioning.

Many ADHD and neurodivergent individuals grow up internalizing messages that they are “too much,” “lazy,” “disorganized,” “sensitive,” or somehow failing despite trying incredibly hard to keep up. Over time, these experiences can contribute to anxiety, shame, burnout, perfectionism, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, masking, and chronic feelings of inadequacy. For some individuals, trauma and neurodivergence become deeply intertwined, making it difficult to distinguish where survival responses end and neurodiverse traits begin.

At Counseling & Nature Therapy Center, we take a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach that honors the complexity and individuality of each client’s experience. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction or forcing people into rigid expectations, we help clients better understand how their brains and nervous systems work while building sustainable, compassionate strategies for daily functioning, emotional regulation, relationships, executive functioning, and self-advocacy.

Our therapists may integrate somatic approaches, mindfulness, nervous system regulation work, trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, DBT-informed skills, and attachment-focused care to support healing holistically. We work with teens, adults, parents, and families navigating ADHD, autism, sensory overwhelm, emotional intensity, rejection sensitivity, executive functioning challenges, burnout, and identity-related struggles. Our goal is not to “fix” neurodivergence, but to help individuals feel more empowered, understood, regulated, and supported in ways that align with who they authentically are.

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy

For many LGBTQIA+ teens and adults, finding a therapeutic space where they feel emotionally safe, affirmed, and truly understood can be life-changing. Too often, LGBTQIA+ individuals have experienced environments where they felt pressured to hide parts of themselves, explain their identity repeatedly, or remain hyperaware of whether they would be accepted. Over time, these experiences can impact the nervous system, relationships, self-esteem, and overall emotional well-being. (counselnature.com)

At Counseling & Nature Therapy Center, we believe therapy should be a place where people can arrive exactly as they are without fear of judgment, shame, or needing to minimize their experiences. Our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy in Frisco, TX is grounded in trauma-informed, compassionate care that honors the complexity of identity, relationships, nervous system responses, and lived experiences.Many LGBTQIA+ individuals carry invisible stress connected to discrimination, rejection, religious trauma, bullying, family conflict, identity exploration, or chronic invalidation. These experiences can contribute to anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion, grief, trauma responses, and feeling disconnected from yourself or others.

Therapy can provide a steady and supportive space to process these experiences while developing greater self-trust, emotional regulation, and resilience. Our therapists integrate approaches such as trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, somatic work, nervous system regulation tools, mindfulness, and attachment-focused care to support healing holistically. We understand that healing is not just cognitive - it is emotional, relational, and physiological as well. Creating safety within the body and nervous system is often an important part of helping people reconnect with themselves authentically.For LGBTQIA+ teens especially, having affirming mental health support can make a profound difference in identity development, emotional well-being, and long-term mental health outcomes. Families and caregivers can also benefit from support in learning how to strengthen connection, understanding, and emotional safety.

Grief Therapy

Grief can impact the nervous system in profound ways, often showing up as anxiety, exhaustion, emotional numbness, brain fog, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. At Counseling & Nature Therapy Center, grief therapy in Frisco, TX is approached through a compassionate, trauma-informed lens that helps clients feel supported, grounded, and safe enough to soften while navigating loss, change, and emotional pain.

Insurance & Accessibility

We believe therapy should be accessible and sustainable.

We currently accept:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
• Aetna
• Cigna

We can also provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement when needed.

Meet Our Team

One of the most important parts of therapy is the relationship you build with your therapist. Our team brings a balance of clinical expertise and genuine humanity - creating spaces where clients can feel both supported and challenged in meaningful ways.

Deborah (Deb) Silva, LPC

Deb brings a steady, compassionate presence to her work and is deeply skilled in helping clients process trauma and reconnect with themselves. She is EMDR and DBT-trained. As a therapist, she is committed to being empathetic and warm with the priority of making clients feel heard and supported. She specializes in working with teens and young adults that are facing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and anger management.

Interventions she uses include EMDR and DBT to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms, enabling them to manage their symptoms and reduce negative thought patterns. She works with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, offering a grounded and supportive approach that helps clients feel both safe and capable of change.

Elizabeth Rosier, M.S., LPC-Associate-Supervised by Bonnie King, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC

Elizabeth’s therapeutic approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural. She draws from a toolbox of Existential theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), to best meet client needs.

She believes that therapy should be a place for you to come as you are, so that you can do the most meaningful work. She is calming, supportive and nonjudgmental, with a good sense of humor when it’s needed and a strong sense of advocacy when it counts.

Jessica Bear, M.S., LPC-Associate- Supervised by Bonnie King, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC

Jessica’s path to counseling is rooted in a deep-seated commitment to healing. With 14 years of experience as a pharmacist, she is uniquely positioned to understand the intersection of physical health and mental well-being. She is passionate about shifting her focus from pharmacological interventions to holistic mental health advocacy, helping clients find healing through connection and self-understanding.

She specializes in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal depression, grief/loss, and interpersonal trauma. She supports clients with building insight, resilience, and a stronger connection to themselves. Her approach emphasizes compassion, curiosity, and meaningful change at a sustainable pace through a trauma-informed Person-Centered and CBT approaches.

Paul Fuentez, M.S., LPC-Associate-Supervised by Bonnie King, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC

Paul incorporates Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), existential, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients reframe and process difficult experiences. He works with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and stress, helping them develop new perspectives and regain a sense of control. Paul incorporates creative approaches such as art and Sandtray therapy into his work with clients.

His approach is structured, supportive, and focused on helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

Morganne Fason, M.S., LPC Associate- Supervised by Bonnie King, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC

Morganne brings warmth, authenticity, and a collaborative spirit into her work. She understands that starting therapy can feel intimidating and focuses on creating a safe, welcoming environment where clients can begin at their own pace. She works with adults and older teens, supporting concerns such as anxiety, grief, identity exploration, ADHD, Autism, and relationship challenges. Her approach is personalized and integrative, incorporating CBT, DBT, somatic work, expressive arts, and emotion-focused therapy.

Her sessions are thoughtful, creative and grounded in both honesty and kindness.

Why Our Approach Works

Healing is not linear. It’s layered, sometimes messy, and often non-linear.

At Counseling & Nature Therapy Center, we focus on:

• Understanding the nervous system
• Building self-compassion
• Creating safety in the body
• Processing - not avoiding - painful experiences
• Strengthening connection (to self and others)

We believe meaningful change happens not through pressure, but through presence, consistency, and care.

Key Takeaways

• Counseling & Nature Therapy Center provides compassionate therapy services in Frisco, Texas and across North Texas.
• Therapy can support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, postpartum concerns, teen stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
• Trauma-informed care recognizes that symptoms often make sense in the context of a person’s life experiences and nervous system responses.
• EMDR therapy, somatic strategies, mindfulness, CBT, CPT, and other evidence-based approaches can help clients move toward healing.
• Teens, adults, parents, and families may benefit from therapy when stress, emotions, relationships, or life transitions feel overwhelming.
• LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy helps clients feel seen, respected, and supported in their full identities.
• Healing is not about being “fixed.” It is about feeling supported, understood, and empowered with tools for growth.
• Counseling can help clients build emotional regulation, self-compassion, resilience, and healthier relationships.
• Local therapy services are available for clients in Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Prosper, Little Elm, Allen, Celina, The Colony, Aubrey, Denton, and surrounding North Texas communities.
• Online therapy throughout Texas can provide flexible support for clients who prefer telehealth.

Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy Services at Counseling & Nature Therapy Center

What services does Counseling & Nature Therapy Center offer?

Counseling & Nature Therapy Center offers therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, postpartum mental health, teen concerns, LGBTQIA+ mental health, life transitions, stress, and relationship challenges.

Do you offer trauma therapy in Frisco, Texas?

Yes. Counseling & Nature Therapy Center provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals experiencing PTSD, nervous system dysregulation, anxiety, grief, emotional overwhelm, and distress related to past experiences.

Do you offer EMDR therapy?

Yes. EMDR therapy is available for clients seeking support with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, panic, and distressing life experiences.

Do you provide ADHD therapy?

Yes. ADHD therapy can help teens and adults better understand executive functioning, emotional regulation, focus, motivation, organization, and self-esteem.

Do you work with teens?

Yes. Counseling & Nature Therapy Center provides teen therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, school stress, trauma, ADHD, identity development, family conflict, and emotional regulation.

Do you offer postpartum therapy?

Yes. Postpartum therapy is available for new parents experiencing postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma, identity changes, overwhelm, or relationship stress.

Is your practice LGBTQIA+ affirming?

Yes. Counseling & Nature Therapy Center provides LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy that honors each client’s identity, lived experience, relationships, and mental health needs.

Can therapy help with grief?

Yes. Grief therapy can help individuals process loss, navigate complicated emotions, develop coping skills, and find support while adjusting to life after loss.

Do you offer online therapy in Texas?

Yes. Counseling & Nature Therapy Center offers secure online therapy for clients throughout Texas, in addition to local therapy services in Frisco and surrounding North Texas communities.

How do I know which therapist is right for me?

Finding the right therapist often depends on your goals, concerns, preferences, and the type of support you are seeking. Counseling & Nature Therapy Center can help connect you with a clinician whose specialties align with your needs.

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Therapy Services in Frisco, Texas and Across North Texas

At Counseling & Nature Therapy Center, we believe therapy should feel like a safe place to land. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, postpartum concerns, teen stress, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, our team is here to provide compassionate, evidence-based support.

Our therapists serve clients in Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Prosper, Celina, Allen, Little Elm, The Colony, Aubrey, Lewisville, Carrollton, and surrounding North Texas communities. We also offer secure online therapy throughout Texas.

Our clinicians provide support for:

• Anxiety therapy
• Depression counseling
• Trauma therapy
• EMDR therapy
• ADHD therapy
• Grief counseling
• Teen therapy
• Postpartum therapy
• LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy
• Stress and burnout
• Life transitions
• Nervous system regulation

You do not have to carry everything alone. If you are looking for therapy in Frisco, Texas or online counseling anywhere in Texas, Counseling & Nature Therapy Center is here to help you feel supported, understood, and empowered as you take the next step toward healing.

Taking the Next Step

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy - or returning to it - this is your invitation.

You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You don’t have to be in crisis.
You just have to be willing to begin.

At Counseling & Nature Therapy Center in Frisco, Texas, we’re here to walk alongside you - at your pace, in your way.