Counseling for Hope

Identity Counseling

Trauma-Informed, Faith-Based Support for All Life Stages

Hi, I’m Antoinette, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Aimee Thompson, MA LPC-S, in Texas, currently under supervision as I work toward full licensure. Counseling is my calling, but it’s far from my first chapter. With 26 years of service as a military veteran, seven years as a government employee, and experience as a minister, I bring both professional training and deep life experience to my counseling work.

As a mother, grandmother, survivor of sexual assault, and someone who has walked through the profound grief of losing children and navigating divorce after 31 years of marriage, I understand the deep valleys life can bring. My mission is to walk with you through your own valleys with compassion, respect, and practical tools for healing. I also understand how difficult it can be to find your voice, understand who you are, and feel safe enough to be your authentic self.

Who I Work With

I offer identity counseling, faith-based counseling, and trauma-informed care for individuals aged 11 to 70+, helping clients navigate:

  • Identity and self-worth
  • Finding your voice and expressing emotions
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life transitions
  • Trauma recovery
  • Grief and loss
  • Military and veteran stressors

Whether you’re a teen struggling with emotional overwhelm or questions about who you are, an adult navigating identity or relationship challenges, or a veteran coping with PTSD, I create a safe, judgment-free environment tailored to your needs. As a military veteran counselor, I especially enjoy working with men, drawing on my background in the military and male-dominated environments to create a space where they can process emotions, explore challenges, and be themselves without judgment.

My Counseling Approach

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. My style blends evidence-based counseling techniques with Christian principles to address the whole person. Identity counseling begins with creating a safe space where you can explore your experiences, emotions, values, and sense of self without pressure to become someone you are not.

You can expect:

  • Customized tools like journaling, homework, and practical coping strategies
  • A blend of CBT, EMDR, and trauma-focused therapy methods
  • A space where faith and clinical care go hand in hand
  • Support in understanding your emotions, strengthening your voice, and developing greater confidence in who you are

Each session is uniquely tailored to your goals. I will help you grow, process, and reclaim your identity at your own pace and with your values in mind.

Training & Certifications

To ensure I provide the highest level of care, I’ve completed advanced training in:

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • Gottman Method Level 1 for relationship counseling
  • SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) premarital counseling
  • Trauma treatment certification training
  • Certified Anxiety-Informed Therapy
  • GriefWorks Adult Group Facilitation
  • Star Behavioral Health (Tiers 1 & 2) – supporting military families

Let’s Begin Your Healing Journey

Whether you’re dealing with deep emotional wounds or everyday stress, you don’t have to do it alone. Through Christian counseling and practical tools rooted in research and real-life experience, I will help you uncover strength, clarity, and lasting transformation.

Schedule a consultation today and take the next step toward healing.

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