Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in Heath, TX
At Water's Edge Counseling & Consulting, we have dedicated ourselves to providing compassionate mental health services for children, adolescents, teens, young adults, and families since our founding. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in play therapy, trauma-informed care, and family systems approaches. We specialize in creating safe therapeutic environments where clients can explore emotional challenges through developmentally appropriate methods including play, art, and animal-assisted therapy. Our practice integrates evidence-based techniques with personalized care, addressing issues ranging from behavioral concerns to anxiety and family communication breakdowns.We maintain strict confidentiality while offering evening and weekend appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. Our therapists hold advanced degrees and specialized certifications, including Registered Play Therapist Supervisor credentials. We also provide parent coaching and corporate consulting services, emphasizing practical solutions for real-world challenges. Through continuous professional development and adherence to ethical standards, we ensure our clients receive the highest quality mental health care tailored to their unique needs.
Services
Play Therapy
Adolescent Counseling
Family Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Parent Consultations
Telehealth Sessions
Behavior Consults
Therapeutic Groups
Corporate Consulting
Trauma-Informed Care
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized play therapy services for children aged 0+ with licensed professionals
- Our therapists hold advanced degrees and specialized certifications in trauma-informed care
- We provide animal-assisted therapy with trained therapy dogs in sessions
- We offer flexible evening and weekend appointment availability
- Our team includes Registered Play Therapists with supervisor credentials
Associations and certifications
- Association for Play Therapy (Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor)
Services
Play Therapy
Specialized therapeutic approach using play activities to help children express emotions and address psychological issues. Our licensed therapists create safe environments for children aged 0+ to process experiences through developmentally appropriate methods. This evidence-based practice addresses behavioral concerns, trauma, and emotional challenges while involving families when appropriate.
Adolescent Counseling
Tailored mental health support for tweens, teens, and young adults navigating developmental challenges. Our therapists incorporate music, gaming, and pop culture to create safe spaces for emotional exploration. We address anxiety, social difficulties, and transitional challenges while helping clients develop coping strategies for academic and personal growth.
Family Therapy
Structured sessions focusing on improving family communication and resolving relationship conflicts. Our therapists work with entire family units to address behavioral issues, attachment concerns, and communication breakdowns. This collaborative approach helps families develop healthier interaction patterns and strengthen emotional connections through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Therapeutic sessions incorporating trained therapy dogs to enhance emotional connection and engagement. Our certified animal-assisted therapy program helps children and families achieve treatment goals through positive animal interactions. This approach reduces anxiety and increases engagement while maintaining professional therapeutic boundaries and treatment objectives.
Parent Consultations
Guidance sessions helping parents understand child development and behavior management. Our licensed counselors provide evidence-based strategies for addressing behavioral concerns and improving parent-child relationships. These sessions focus on practical solutions for common parenting challenges while respecting family values and cultural backgrounds.
People
Evan Woodall
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Dr. Evan Woodall holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with specialized training in play therapy and animal-assisted therapy. She provides child-centered mental health services for children, families, and young adults while maintaining multiple professional certifications.
Jennifer Milligan
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jennifer Milligan offers play and trauma therapy services for children aged 2+ using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. She works with individuals and families to address emotional and behavioral challenges through developmentally appropriate interventions.
Wednesday McKinney
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Wednesday McKinney provides counseling services for children, adolescents, and young adults under supervision. She focuses on developmental needs and behavioral concerns while working collaboratively with families to achieve therapeutic goals.
Justin Blackburn
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Justin Blackburn offers therapeutic support for adolescents, teens, adults, and couples. He works with individuals aged 11+ and provides counseling services focused on emotional well-being and relationship dynamics under professional supervision.
Jill Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Jill Bennett provides mental health services for adults and children with specialized training in both counseling and marriage and family therapy. She offers comprehensive therapeutic support for diverse client needs.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We specialize in services for children aged 0+, adolescents, teens, young adults, and families through play therapy and developmentally appropriate approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with most BCBS PPO plans, UHC, Optum, Oscar, and Aetna. Self-pay rates range from $100–165 per session.
What is play therapy?
Play therapy uses therapeutic play activities to help children express emotions and work through psychological issues in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, we offer telehealth sessions via secure video or phone platforms for clients who prefer remote therapy options.
What are your cancellation policies?
We charge a late cancellation/no-show fee. Please provide 24 hours notice to avoid charges for missed appointments.
Do you offer family therapy?
Yes, we provide family therapy sessions to improve communication and resolve conflicts through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
