Audrey Atkins

I am available to assist clients who seek change, and desire to take action toward making it happen. Because destructive habits and negative thoughts can often take a massive toll on our relationships with ourselves and others, I am committed to helping those who are seeking a way out of the chaos. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at University of North Texas and my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling at Texas Wesleyan University. For over 20 years I have been honing my craft working for several of the best inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment settings in the DFW area, where I have learned what it takes to empower clients to get where they want to go. During my training to become a therapist, I learned from experts in the field of addiction while working at Sante Center for Healing, Green Oaks Hospital as well as Nexus Recovery Center. I then moved into the Clinical Director/VP of Clinical Services role at LifeNet Texas and then served as the Site Director for The Renfrew Center's Dallas location, prior to devoting my expertise, skills and vision toward growing my own practice. The bulk of my experience has been in the following areas:

• Addiction (Drugs and Alcohol, Food, Gambling, Sex, Shopping, Work, Tech, Religion, etc.)

• Addiction Family Support and Psychoeducation

• Anxiety and Phobias • PTSD (Posttraumatic stress disorder) • Obsessive Thoughts/Compulsive Behaviors

• Eating Disorders/Body Image • Abuse/Trauma

• Depression • Grief • Couples/Family Counseling

• Adolescent Counseling dealing with issues many teens face today including peer pressure, self- esteem, body image, sexuality & gender, bullying, depression, anxiety, and anger management.

• Life Transitions (Job Loss/Change, Divorce, Marriage, Geographic Relocation, etc.)

I help clients learn to identify and re-frame destructive thought patterns that may be causing them distress. Once clients realize they can re-wire their own thinking patterns, they often report a marked decrease in unpleasant emotions and behaviors.

It will take about 2-4 sessions to get to know you well enough to develop a working treatment plan to help you reach your goals. I will spend this time creating a comfortable and safe atmosphere in which we can explore navigating this journey together. I genuinely care about my clients and will make sure you feel safe and supported every step of the way.