Plano Texas Therapy
About Goldfinch Counseling
Helping individuals and couples navigate life transitions and unexpected challenges.
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Ellery Wren, MA, LPC Associate
Supervised by Belinda Gale Hartschuh, LMFT, LPC-S
My Philosophy
I view the challenges you’re facing not as ‘disorders’ in the traditional sense but as part of the rich tapestry of human experience. Life is hard and everyone struggles and faces difficult times – it’s just part of being human.
Instead of labeling these experiences as pathologies or medical conditions, I approach them with compassion, seeing them as natural responses to the complexities of life and your particular situation.
By reframing these challenges, we can work together to find understanding, growth, and healing without the weight and permanence of stigmatizing labels.
Life is busy, so if you are like most people, you don’t take the time to process and reflect on your life – maybe you’re barely surviving. I create a therapy environment that provides a time and space for self-reflection and exploration, which over time, can rewire the brain and help you live a more intentional, authentic, and meaningful life.
Ready to get started? Call me for a free 15-minute consultation, or schedule a session in our Plano, Texas office.
I Specialize in helping with:
- Navigating life transitions.
- Feeling stuck or at a crossroads.
- Seeking self-understanding and growth.
- Figuring out where you’re going in life.
- Healing from past traumas.
- Improving self-esteem so you can “do life better”.
- Recovering from past relationships.
- Affair and infidelity processing.
- Developing better relationships through communication, boundaries, etc.
Locations
Plano Office
Goldfinch Counseling PLLC
8105 Rasor Boulevard, Suite 225
Plano, TX 75024
We also offer online therapy from the comfort of your home!
Fees:
Individual Session: $125
Relationship Session: $125
* Private pay only (no insurance or superbills). We accept all major credit cards and HSA and FSA cards.
What You Can Expect
Open-Mindedness: Here, you’ll find a non-judgmental space where you are heard, accepted, and understood, no matter your background or experiences.
Compassion: Experience genuine care and warmth throughout our journey. My goal is to contribute positively to your well-being and growth.
Empathetic Listening: I’ll be present with you, tuning into both your words and the emotions beneath them, fostering deeper understanding and connection.
Patience: Recognizing that self-awareness and change can be a journey, I’m here to walk with you at your pace without rushing or pressuring.
Support: Life has its ups and downs. Throughout, you can count on my consistent encouragement and guidance.
Genuineness: Our sessions will be authentic, resembling conversations with a trusted friend, ensuring you always feel valued.
Secular Environment: We provide a neutral and secular environment, free of religious undertones or moral judgement. You are welcome to bring up religion or spirituality, as desired (or not).
Education and Training
A brief summary of my formal education and counseling-related training.
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Formal Education
Professional Counseling
Amberton University
Master of Arts (MA)
March 2022 – March 2024
Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
Master of Arts (MA)
2018 – 2022
Arts & Technology
University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Arts (MA)
2011 – 2018
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Licenses & Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate)
Supervised by Belinda Gale Hartschuh, LMFT, LPC-S
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Counsil
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Neurodiversity Training
Challenging Myths about Autism: What Assessors and Therapists Need to Know
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
6 Hours | 2022
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General Clinical Training
CAMS Suicide Prevention Training
CAMS
10 Hours | 2023
2-Day Anxiety Certification Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention Treatment for GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, and Phobias
PESI
12.5 Hours | 2023
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Marriage & Relationship Training
Gottman Level 1 & 2
The Gottman Institute
John Gottman, Ph.D. & Julie Gottman, Ph.D. | 2024
Emotionally Focused Therapy: Evidence-Based Interventions for Distressed Couples
PESI | Katherine Rheem, Ed.D., LMFT | 2024
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LGBTQ+ Training
Introduction to LGBTQIA Training
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Joe Kort, Ph.D. | 2023
Working with Male Same-Sex Couples
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
David Fawcett Ph.D., LCSW | 2023
Bisexuality
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
David Ley, P.hD. | 2023
Bisexuality
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
David Ley, P.hD. | 2023
Mixed-Orientation Relationships
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Joe Kort, Ph.D. | 2023
Asexuality
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Jennie Steinberg, LMFT, PLCC. | 2023
Working with Female Same-Sex Couples
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Anna Azorsky, MA. | 2023
Working with Transgender and Gender Diverse Clients
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Accy Mercer LMSW, Arlene Lev, LCSW-R | 2024
Spirituality and Religious Abuse and Trauma Around LGBTQ Sexual Health
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Rachel Needle, Psy.D. | 2024
In-person or Online
Plano Texas Therapy
We see therapy clients in-person and online from our Plano, Texas office.
Most of our clients are from:
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Schedule an appointment, and let’s get you on a better path.