Compassionate Counseling for Women Through every season of life.
Our Counseling Approach
We’re glad you are here! At The Counseling Collective Fort Worth, we believe that every human being is capable of transformation and growth! Our counseling team places a high value on being life-long learners, continuing to expand our professional knowledge and becoming specialists in each of our areas of expertise through rigorous ongoing education, training, and certifications. We offer a variety of modern therapy modalities and aim to create an individualized approach that meets each of our client’s unique strengths and needs. Whether you are experiencing stress, emotional pain, relational struggles, feel overwhelmed or just need more support, we are here to support you and help reach your goals. Click the button below to learn more about the counseling process and schedule your appointment online or email us at info@thecounselingcollectivefw.com.
Libby Marler
Everyone deserves empathy and compassion when facing life’s challenges and I’m thankful to be able to provide a space for others to heal and grow through the counseling process. I strongly believe there is a great need to normalize the struggles that we face in life and reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health, particularly women’s mental health. We should not be have to be ashamed of our emotions or forced to suffer silently. After personally navigating the death of my daughter due to a life-limiting diagnosis, I became passionate about providing counseling and support for women who are experiencing big life transitions, particularly the unique and difficult challenges of transitioning to motherhood. I specialize in women’s issues including maternal mental health, parenting, grief and loss, as well as anxiety issues.
Click here to learn more about Libby and schedule an appointment. Libby is a LPC, a Certified Perinatal Health professional (PMH-C) and EMDR-trained.
Julie Ayala
Life has been an adventure for Julie, filled with many ups and downs, but it’s been in the messy parts that have allowed her to learn the most and change for the better. It takes courage to ask for help and Julie considers it a privilege to be invited in. Taking a more collective approach to treatment, taking into account the emotional and physical, are at the heart of Julie’s practice. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, she offers individual therapy to women to support the treatment of relationship issues, emotional pain and specializes in trauma. Julie is a SEP and EMDR certified.
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Still have more questions?
Check out our FAQ page where we answer many of the common questions we receive about the counseling process. You can also email us at info@thecounselingcollectivefw.com.
Areas of expertise
At the Counseling Collective, we specialize in a variety of different life challenges, treatment modalities, and therapeutic techniques. Click the links below to learn more about our specific training and experience.
Grief and Loss
ANXIETY
Trauma and EMDR
Parenting
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Relationship Issues
Maternal Mental Health
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