Sarai earned her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and is a licensed counselor in Texas. Sarai has worked as a professional counselor with trauma counseling organizations and in the University setting. She is a specialist in trauma recovery and relational repair therapy, and she is fluent in Spanish and English and is Gottman Level 1 and EMDR trained. Sarai served honorably for 12 years in the United States Army, performing crisis intervention and counseling and conducting numerous workshops and retreats worldwide. Journey4ward is excited to have Saria counseling and serving our victims.  Journey4ward's victims that she has counseled have all expressed that she is an excellent counselor, and she has helped them to process the stages of grief and helped them immensely in their recoveries.

FLUENT IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH

​Therapy Modalities include:

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Addictions                                                 

EMDR

ADHD                                                     

Family

Anger Management                                   

Incest/Abuse

Anxiety Disorders                                     

Individual Therapy

Bereavement                                           

LGBTQ Issues

Christian Counseling                               

Military

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy                 

Mood Disorders

Couples/Marital Counseling                   

Post Traumatic Stress

Crisis Trauma                                         

DBT Therapy

Cultural Issues                                         

Depression

Domestic Violence

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Monet is a licensed professional counselor who has been providing therapy services for over seven years and is working towards becoming an LPC-S. Her vast experiences include inpatient and outpatient mental health care, school counseling, working with children, traumatic grief counseling, individual sessions, group sessions in mental health and substance abuse, and family group sessions. Monet uses evidence-based practice skills, including EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness/ motivation, stress relief skills, client-centered therapy, and solution-focused counseling. She is also trained to provide therapy services as a safe space in the LGBTQ community and is a victim of gun violence. Monet lost her sister to gun violence and is passionate about working to prevent gun violence in our community.

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Bianca is working towards getting her master’s as a licensed clinical counselor from California Baptist University and will graduate by May 2025. She speaks English and Spanish fluently and offers in-person and online services to Journey4ward clients. She is passionate about working with youth and adults and enjoys helping them with their journeys in mental health care.

Her Christian faith influences her counseling approach and helps her create trusting and strong relationships with Journey4ward clients and their families.

Bianca was born in Las Vegas, attended college in California, and moved to Texas in November with her husband and two corgis. She is a military Marine wife, and they have been together for ten years. They have been married for three years. Bianca enjoys spending time with her dogs, hiking as a family, and exploring new food places with friends and family!

​​Therapy Modalities include:

 

EMDR                                           

Depression                

Anxiety Disorders                         

Family                     

Crisis Trauma   

Individual Therapy                  

Behavior Modification                   

Military             

Christian Counseling                   

Post Traumatic Stress            

Bereavement                               

Sleep Disorders           

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy       

Play Therapy              

Couples/Marital Counseling         

Women's Issues              

 

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Michelle McQueen has two Master's Level degrees: a Master of Arts in International Relations and a Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a Board-Certified Life Coach and Licensed Professional Counselor. Michelle utilizes her training in EMDR, Emotion-focused therapy, Sand play, and Play Therapy to bring healing to individuals.

Michelle's Story:

My father joined the military and moved to Germany at the age of 9, which brought a better understanding of trauma in the home and the community. Germany became my home until the age of 24. Most of my acquaintances were military associates. Through these experiences, I developed an understanding of silent sufferers. My first Masters was in International Relations in hopes of helping Third World Countries. Still, my journey led me to understand that healing begins with the heart, where I continued to get my second Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

My passion started with working with children in 2013 to bring healing and infiltrate a child’s worldview from harm to love and healing. Today, I am a trained play therapist working with children starting at age 6, and I provide sand tray therapy for adults and children to develop self-awareness of their inner child and heart with figures and images. My career led me to work with the military population in 2016 because I was immersed in the military culture in Germany. In graduate school, I volunteered to learn EMDR in 2014 to help those with post-traumatic stress and those who are silently suffering. Outside work, I love singing, dancing, and playing piano. My journey has taken me to four continents, and now I am in Texas, where I aim to bring wellness everywhere.

Journey4ward is excited to have Michelle with us, counseling children 4 and up and their families. 

​​Therapy Modalities include:

                                               

Anger Management                             

EMDR 

Anxiety Disorders                               

Family Therapy

Behavior Modification                         

Individual Therapy      

Bereavement                                       

Group Therapy

Christian Counseling                           

Military

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy              

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 

Crisis Trauma                                      

Phobias

Cultural Issues                                    

Play therapy

Domestic Violence                               

Women's Issues                        

Depression                                          

                                      

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Sofia is a bilingual LPC Associate in Texas who offers individual counseling services to adults, adolescents, and children virtually. She is fluent in Spanish and English and earned her Master's Degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

She uses an integrative approach combining person-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address each client's needs. However, she adjusts and combines her approach to fit each client's needs and address each client holistically. She feels it is important to see the client’s worldview, which includes the mental, physical, spiritual, and social aspects of their life.

Sofia will guide and support you through life’s difficult moments and listen to you as you find your way. She is the ideal counselor if you are dealing with life transitions, grief, trauma, and other monumental moments in your life. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression, you can expect Sofia to empathize and support you during these moments.

In her downtime, Sofia enjoys spending time with her family, running, and staying active. She also enjoys learning about different cultures and traveling to different countries, and she has been to Japan, South America, and Europe.

​​Therapy Modalities include:

                                    

Anxiety Disorders                                              

Bereavement                                    

Geriatrics   

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy          

Incest/Abuse                  

Crisis Trauma                                   

Individual Therapy  

Depression                                        

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 

Domestic Violence                           

Women's Issues               

 

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Sherri Mata is a full-time faculty member at Tarrant County College and Tarleton State University and a Licensed Professional Counselor. Sherri has a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in professional counseling. She is working towards a doctorate in clinical psychology, leading to licensure as a psychologist in Texas. As an instructor, Sherri teaches general psychology, psychology of adjustment, lifespan/human growth and development, educational psychology & APA writing. As a counselor, Sherri has worked with the felony, victim, and college student populations. As a director of counseling, Sherri advocates for a non-violent community, working with city officials, local independent school districts, and various coalitions representing the Victim’s Coalition and the Criminal Justice System. Sherri’s current research includes assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for victims of violent crimes as well as a disorder that is being researched and considered for the next edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Desired (Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder).

 

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This is an unpaid Volunteer Position for an LPC, LPC-A, or student. The hours are flexible, and Journey4ward is willing to work within your available hours. 

​​Preferred skills (but not required):

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EMDR                                                       

Crisis Trauma     

Domestic Violence                                                  

Depression  

Anxiety Disorders                                     

Family  

Behavior Modification                                

Individual Therapy  

Bereavement                                           

LGBTQ Issues 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy       

Couples/Marital Counseling                    

Post Traumatic Stress   

 Play Therapy 

                                       

Being bilingual is a huge plus!

 

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This is an unpaid Volunteer Position for an LPC, LPC-A, or student. The hours are flexible, and Journey4ward is willing to work within your available hours. 

​​Preferred skills (but not required):

​

EMDR                                                       

Crisis Trauma     

Domestic Violence                                                  

Depression  

Anxiety Disorders                                     

Family  

Behavior Modification                                

Individual Therapy  

Bereavement                                           

LGBTQ Issues 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy       

Couples/Marital Counseling                    

Post Traumatic Stress   

 Play Therapy 

                                       

Being bilingual is a huge plus!