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Hi! I’m Ashley—former educator, school counselor, and third‐year doctoral student. I support humans ages 3+ navigating anxiety, perfectionism, ADHD, life transitions, burnout, and the pressure to hold everything together. My years in education uniquely equip me to help parents with practical strategies and to support educators and students at all levels working through burnout and imposter syndrome. My style brings together a person‐centered belief that you’re the expert on your own life, paired with research‐backed strategies, clear psychoeducation, and a light touch of humor to make the hard work feel more doable.

I’m Layne Smith, an LPC-S licensed in Texas with an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at Tyler & 8 years of clinical experience. I offer a person-centered, goal-oriented approach tailored to each client’s strengths & goals. I provide both in-person and telehealth sessions.

Hello, and welcome.

If you’re here, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, or simply exhausted by the challenges life is bringing right now. You are not alone, and you do not have to navigate it by yourself. I believe that with support, self-awareness, and practical tools, meaningful change is possible.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 25 years of counseling experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds. Much of my work has focused on helping individuals manage anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, academic pressures, career uncertainty, and work-life balance. I have extensive experience supporting college students, professionals, and individuals navigating periods of change, self-doubt, and personal growth.

My counseling style is supportive, collaborative, and solution-focused. I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Gottman-informed relationship approaches to help clients build insight, resilience, and meaningful change. Together, we will explore patterns, identify strengths, and develop strategies that align with your values and goals.

I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to take ownership of their growth and wellbeing. My hope is that therapy helps you build clarity, confidence, balance, and a stronger sense of purpose moving forward.

Teresa Lyons, M.Ed., LPC, is a caring mental health professional and community advocate with over 25 years in education and more than 30 years in ministry. She has a heart for helping people find hope and healing as they navigate grief, chronic illness, and life’s challenges. Teresa specializes in academic, emotional, and spiritual care and is passionate about walking alongside others with compassion, encouragement, and wisdom. “I chose to become a counselor because of the impact counseling had on me as a young adult. At a time when I struggled to find purpose, value, and self-love, my counselor offered compassionate yet firm guidance that left a lasting mark on my life. That experience inspired me to dedicate my work to helping others discover hope, healing, and their own sense of worth.”

Clients describe me as someone who’s compassionate, but who will “tell it like it is.” I believe that most problems in our relationships and well-being come from unmet needs in childhood. I help my clients learn to heal through mindfulness, reparenting, and finding a sense of safety through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) or somatic therapy. At the same time, we need to identify and challenge negative beliefs that we have about ourselves and the world. This is a process called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through therapy, we can develop self-awareness, healthy boundaries, and assertive communication. These are skills we can all learn to help us feel better and work towards the life and healthy relationships we want.

"I believe that therapy should be as unique as the person sitting across from me. With nine years of clinical experience, I’ve learned that a 'one-size-fits-all' approach rarely works. That’s why I integrate evidence-based tools like CBT, EMDR, and REBT with a holistic, solution-focused framework to create a proactive plan tailored specifically to you.

My career has been defined by serving those in their most vulnerable moments—from life transitions and developmental stages to veterans and families navigating the complexities of service to individuals fighting addiction and codependency. Whether we are utilizing 12-Step principles or processing trauma through EMDR, my goal is to provide a constructive, non-judgmental space where you can find a concrete path forward. I hold an MS in Counseling Mental Health and am dually licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and Addiction Counselor (LCDC) to ensure you receive the most comprehensive support possible."

30 years of experience. Open minded, friendly and accepting. Love working with all populations. Have a trauma informed care background.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in helping people just like you find their path to self-empowerment and well-being. I understand how these feelings can make everyday tasks feel impossible. Many of my clients come to me feeling lost or unsure of how to move forward. Whether you're dealing with stress from school, work, or personal relationships, know that you are not alone. I’m here to help you navigate through these challenges.

Specialties

Men’s Mental Health • Individuals & Couples • Teens • Young Adults • Veterans • Helping Professionals

• LGBTQ+

Common Concerns

Anxiety • Anger Management • Relationship Issues • Family Conflict • Trauma & PTSD • Depression • Identity & Self-Esteem • Life Transitions • Breakups & Relationship Loss

About Me

Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, anger, relationship challenges, family conflict, or major life transitions begin affecting your daily life. I specialize in working with men, teens, young adults, and families who are seeking greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, and meaningful change.

Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, frustrated, disconnected, or unsure of their next steps. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, breakups, family stress, anger, identity concerns, or the lasting impact of difficult life experiences. Together, we identify patterns that may be keeping them stuck and develop practical strategies to create lasting change.

I believe therapy works best when clients feel respected, understood, and challenged to grow. I help clients improve communication, strengthen relationships, manage difficult emotions, and build greater confidence in themselves and their ability to handle life’s challenges.

Whether you’re facing a difficult relationship, struggling with anxiety or anger, navigating family conflict, or adjusting to a major life change, therapy can help you gain clarity, better understand yourself, and move forward with greater confidence and purpose.

Michael M. Zavala, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a Texas and New Mexico based Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner focused on holistic integrative psychiatry.

I help adults experiencing obesity, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and burnout/moral injury rediscover their sense of excitement and engagement with work, loved ones, and life by offering a specialized approach for those motivated to uncover the root cause of their symptoms, with medication as an option, NOT the only option.

I provide trauma-informed, attachment-focused therapy for adults. Many relational struggles are not character flaws. They are adaptations- ways you learned to survive, stay connected, or protect yourself. Together, we slow down enough to understand those adaptations and gently shift what no longer serves you. This work is intentional. It requires honesty, curiosity, and a willingness to look beneath the surface. And it creates lasting change.

Many of us have "big T" Traumas like abuse or near death experiences. All of us have some "little t" traumas like feeling repeatedly rejected by others. Part of us gets stuck back when the no-good-dirty-rotten-thing happened, but you don't have to stay there. You can be free of the grip of both big T and little t traumas.

You are welcome to call or email me for a free 20 minute consultation about whether or not I can help you.