Business Details
23 Years
experience
Compassionate Mental Health Counseling in Waco, TX
Journey Counseling has been dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families in navigating life's challenges since 2003. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues through evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness. We prioritize creating a safe, compassionate environment where clients can explore their struggles and develop personalized strategies for healing.Our therapists hold advanced degrees and specialized certifications, with particular expertise in working with adolescents, trauma survivors, and faith-integrated counseling. We maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards while offering flexible scheduling and sliding-scale fees to ensure accessibility. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures clients receive the most current, effective therapeutic techniques tailored to their unique needs.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Depression Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Marital Counseling
Stress Management
Parenting Support
Grief Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Faith-Integrated Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer EMDR-certified therapists for trauma recovery
- Our team has over 20 years combined experience in mental health
- We provide sliding fee scales based on family income
- We accept major insurance providers including Blue Cross and Medicare
- We utilize evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness therapy
Associations and certifications
- EMDR Certified Therapists
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Our anxiety counseling services help clients manage excessive worry, panic attacks, and generalized anxiety through evidence-based techniques. We specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought patterns and develop coping strategies. Clients learn practical tools for symptom management and improved daily functioning.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery services address PTSD and complex trauma using EMDR and other specialized modalities. Our certified therapists help clients process distressing memories and reduce emotional distress. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional stability and improving quality of life through structured, compassionate care.
Marital Counseling
Marital counseling services help couples improve communication and resolve conflicts. We use the Developmental Model approach to enhance relationship understanding. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust, improving intimacy, and developing healthier relationship patterns through collaborative, goal-oriented therapy.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy services specialize in processing traumatic memories using eye movement desensitization techniques. This evidence-based approach helps clients reprocess traumatic experiences and reduce emotional distress. Sessions follow a structured eight-phase protocol to address past, present, and future emotional challenges.
Depression Counseling
Our depression counseling services address persistent sadness and loss of interest through targeted therapeutic interventions. We help clients identify negative thought patterns and develop behavioral activation strategies. Treatment combines cognitive restructuring with practical approaches to improve mood and daily functioning.
People
Tracy Miller
Counselor
Tracy Miller has over 20 years of counseling experience, specializing in EMDR therapy and cognitive-behavioral approaches. She works with adults and adolescents on anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery while integrating faith-based perspectives in therapy sessions.
Melissa Sloan
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Melissa Sloan holds a doctorate in psychology with 20+ years of clinical experience. She specializes in integrating psychological and theological principles to address anxiety, depression, and spiritual concerns in therapy sessions with adolescents and adults.
Annabeth Morgan
Marriage and Family Therapist
Annabeth Morgan specializes in couples therapy and family dynamics with over 10 years of experience. She helps clients navigate relationship challenges, childhood trauma, and foster care/adoption issues using the Developmental Model approach.
Lynette Wilson
Supervising Therapist
Lynette Wilson is a licensed marriage and family therapist supervisor with EMDR certification. She has over 30 years of experience treating trauma, anxiety, and relational issues while providing clinical supervision to emerging mental health professionals.
Kristi SoRelle
Psychotherapist
Kristi SoRelle brings 30 years of mental health experience to her trauma-informed practice. She specializes in EMDR therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients overcome depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues through compassionate, personalized care.
Questions
Does counseling work for anxiety and depression?
Research shows 90% of clients improve with therapy. Our counselors use evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR to effectively treat anxiety and depression through personalized treatment plans.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and major credit/debit cards for counseling sessions. Payment is due at the time of service with flexible payment options available for qualifying clients.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Blue Cross, Medicare, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Scott & White insurance plans. Contact us to verify your specific coverage and out-of-network benefits.
Is counseling confidential?
Your privacy is protected by law. We maintain encrypted records and only release information with your written consent, except in cases of imminent harm or legal requirements.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We use evidence-based methods including CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Our counselors tailor approaches to individual needs while maintaining clinical excellence and ethical standards.
