246 Counseling

11/21/2025

With the chaos that will likely ensue next week with the holiday season starting, take time this weekend to do a little self-care. You deserve it!

Call us today at (972) 439-5297 or email at info@246counseling.com for a free 10-minute consultation.

11/20/2025

🍁 New Blog Alert! 🍽️
Check out Dr. Melissa James’ latest post on navigating Thanksgiving (aka “The Super Bowl of Food Anxiety”) when you’re living with an eating disorder.

This is a must-read whether you’re personally struggling or supporting someone you love. You don’t have to go through the holidays alone. With multiple therapists on our team specializing in eating disorder treatment, we’re here to help.

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Navigating Thanksgiving When You or Someone You Love Lives with an Eating Disorder (a.k.a. Surviving the Super Bowl of Food Anxiety)

11/19/2025

Dreading the holidays? Overworked and underpaid? Ready to invest in yourself? Contact us today!

Call us today at (972) 439-5297 or email at info@246counseling.com for a free 10-minute consultation.

11/18/2025

Humor is a defense mechanism and can be a false sense of protection from the realities of a one's emotions and life. It can also prevent close relationships from being built and fostered. While we hide behind humor as a way to escape the weight of our emotional pain for a moment and bring some light to our lives, we also limit the capacity we can bond with others. Like any defense mechanism, humor has its time and place for utilization.

Call us today at (972) 439-5297 or email at info@246counseling.com for a free 10-minute consultation.

11/17/2025

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Hannah! 🌟

Hannah is our incredible Scheduling Coordinator, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her! Compassionate, empathetic, and highly knowledgeable, she has a true gift for helping clients find the therapist who best fits their unique needs.

Not only does Hannah keep our entire team organized and running smoothly, but she’s also an amazing resource for new clients who aren’t sure where to begin. She knows each therapist’s specialties, understands which insurances we accept, and keeps every schedule on track.

If you’ve been considering therapy but aren’t sure where to start, Hannah is the perfect first step. Give her a call at 972-439-5297 or email info@246counseling.com — she’s here to help.

We appreciate you so much, Hannah! 💛

11/14/2025

Speak it into existence!!!

Call us today at (972) 439-5297 or email at info@246counseling.com for a free 10-minute consultation.

11/12/2025

Let us be your safe place to tell your story.
Call us today at (972) 439-5297 or email at info@246counseling.com for a free 10-minute consultation.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and celebrate all Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, recognizing their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice. Happy Veterans Day!! 🇺🇸🪖

11/10/2025

Happy 250th birthday, United States Marine Corps!!! 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

🌟 Meet Tiffani! 🌟

Tiffani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas — and we’re so lucky to have her as part of our team! 💙

With over 18 years of experience in the public school system, Tiffani has served as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and school counselor. This background gives her a deep understanding of the challenges students and families face, and she’s also available to consult with clients needing guidance on 504 plans or special education accommodations.

As both a therapist and a mom of two teenagers, Tiffani understands life’s ups and downs and meets her clients with empathy and care. Outside of work, she loves live concerts, time with friends, and relaxing with a good book. 💛🎶📚

We’re so grateful to have Tiffani on our team! She is available to clients at both our Forney office, or via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform anywhere in Texas.

Read her full profile at 246counseling.com

11/07/2025

"Gaslight" refers to the manipulation and psychological abuse of a person to make them doubt their own perceptions, memories, and sanity over time. It can make one feel crazy, confused, even traumatized.

To address and heal from gaslighting, one must focus on building their reality by documenting incidents, seeking support from trusted family and friends who validate the experiences, and engaging with a therapist to process the emotional toll of the abuse and develop coping strategies. One should also practice setting boundaries with the gaslighter and, if the relationship continues, focus on well-being by prioritizing activities that bring joy and safety.

If you are experiencing and struggling with gaslighting, Call us today at (972) 439-5297 or email at info@246counseling.com for a free 10-minute consultation.

11/06/2025

At 246 Counseling, we’re committed to making mental health care more accessible and affordable across Texas. To help prevent long waitlists and provide timely support, we’re excited to share that three more of the therapists on our team - Abby Harris, Abby Davidson & Stephanie Dowd - are now accepting insurance!

We offer in-person sessions in Fate, Shenandoah, and Forney, as well as virtual sessions anywhere in Texas.

Reach out today to learn more or schedule a free 10-minute consultation with one of our therapists to ensure you’re matched with the best person to meet your unique needs.

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