As a psychotherapist, personal coach, and recognized leader in the treatment of depression, anxiety, fear and anger, my mission is to bring peace to those who feel chaos and in need of balance. Currently the Managing Director of I Choose Change, I've worked in the mental health industry for over twelve years and have been in private practice for over seven years.

I like to say my counseling theory is "cognitive behavioral therapy, sprinkled with a bit of spirituality." The principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Attachment Theory are what I most adhere to in my work with individual adults and couples. I believe that early relationships create a blueprint for ALL other relationships throughout the lifespan, and our job is to change your early processing and belief systems that keep you feeling stuck. My clients will learn core principles of the change process, including:

• How early family relationships create a subconscious pattern of behavior in all other relationships throughout the lifespan (intimate, friends, co-workers, etc.)
• How thoughts, emotions, and actions are connected
• How early relationships create subconscious belief systems that drive everything we feel and do
• The role personality, intuition, and mindfulness play in the change process
• How homework and journal exercises between sessions make change happen more quickly
• How meditation, self-talk, role-playing, role rehearsal affect the change process

In my work as a relationship counselor (pre-marital, marriage, life partners), I closely follow the same principles as outlined in attachment theory and cognitive behavioral theory, just as within individual therapy. I believe healthy individuals make healthy intimate partners. Often, relationship counseling starts as individual counseling so we can build a foundation for a healthy marriage.

Couples will often come to the consulting room ready to change their partner, but I encourage clients to think about their part in the marital discord. I'll encourage reading to help facilitate the process: Robert Karen's "Becoming Attached" and David Burn's "Feeling Good Together". Both of these books are incredibly useful for couples! (Take a look at my full selection of books in the I Choose Change Bookstore.)

Ready to assist with your counseling and psychotherapy needs, I am the author and publisher of the I Choose Change blog which provides tips and strategies for cutting-edge research and support.

I've been a partner to my husband for over 13 years and a mom to twins for almost 4 years - my most important job, by far! The balance between life roles (wife, mom, therapist, etc.) creates an unwavering desire to help others who are in need more harmony in their home.

Life experience combined with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University and a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of North Texas (a program ranked #1 in Texas and #15 in the United States according to US News and World Report) has prepared me for my work with many issues and concerns:

• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Anxiety and Phobias
• Relationship and Marital Concerns
• Parenting Concerns
• Grief and Loss Issues
• Stress Management
• Disorganization, General Unhappiness and Feelings of Low Self-Worth
• Career and Business Changes
• Anger Management

While I'm currently not booking new appointments, three counselors-in-training work under my supervision here at I Choose Change. I've hand-picked each counselor making sure we have the same philosphy to better serve our clients in tandem. When you see one of the interns currently under my supervision, you will be indirectly seeing me. I encourage you to conatct one of the other I Choose Change Counselors who can assist you.

Please also check out the Supportive Change and Change Retainer programs to see how to setup Video Counseling, Chat Sessions and Email Sessions. Contact Jennifer at 214-547-1318 ext. 3 or jennifer@ichoosechange.com to schedule an appointment.