Audra Schovan

Hello! I'm Audra, and I appreciate you considering working with me. I have almost a decade of professional work experience and over 22 years of raising and homeschooling my family. I obtained my MSW from the University of Denver and am licensed as a clinical social worker in both Colorado and Texas. I spent several years working in the field of sexual abuse, supporting victims and their families. I've also worked in Community Mental Health, providing therapy to individuals and groups managing stress, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, relationship issues, parenting concerns, trauma, and problems with life changes/stressors. I feel God has given me a gift for connecting with the clients and families I work with. Through this connection, I help you determine the path you want to take. My role as your therapist is to work with you to develop the skills necessary to achieve the treatment goals you have set.

I have almost a decade of professional work experience and over 22 years of raising and homeschooling my family. I draw on my faith, professional experience, and life experiences as a parent, wife and homeschooling mother to provide insight and guidance that is practical, empathetic, and meaningful. I use a range of evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness techniques, Solution Focused (SFBT) and trauma-informed care—tailored to each client’s needs. I'm completing an EMDR training through the EMDR Institute of Dr. Francine Shapiro, the founder of EMDR. These skills allow me to help individuals navigate life while developing skills for lasting growth and healing.

Your first therapy session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a trusting relationship. I’ll start by learning more about you, what brought you to therapy, and what you hope to gain from our work together. You are welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing at this stage. It will also be a time that you can asking any questions you might have for me so that you feel comfortable.

During this session, we will talk about your current concerns, life experiences, and any challenges you are facing such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, trauma, or major life changes. I will ask some questions to better understand your history and the context of what you’re going through. My hope is that by the end of the session you will feel more at ease and hold hope for the work we will do together.

God has given me the gift of being able to connect with the clients and families I work with. Through this connection, I can help you determine the path you want to take. It takes strength to seek change and courage to open yourself up. My role as your therapist is to help you build the skills you need to succeed in reaching the treatment goals you set.