Supervised by Christina Birgen, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Hi, I’m Abby. a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a passion for supporting women and couples through the emotional, relational, and identity changes that often come with pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, grief, and parenting.
Before becoming a counselor, I worked extensively with children and families in the foster care system, where I developed a deep understanding of trauma, attachment, family dynamics, and the ways early experiences can shape relationships and emotional well-being,
I earned my B.S. in Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences from Texas Tech University and my M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University.
My own experience as a stay-at-home mother gave me personal insight into the emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual challenges that can accompany motherhood and the postpartum season. That experience continues to shape my passion for helping women feel less alone as they navigate major life transitions.
A primary area of professional interest for me is perinatal mental health, including postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, perinatal OCD, intrusive thoughts, fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, abortion grief, changes in identity after becoming a mother, and parenting-related stress.
I also enjoy working with couples as they prepare for parenthood, adjust to bringing a baby home, strengthen communication, and reconnect during the transition into family life.
In addition to my focus on perinatal mental health, I also work with individuals experiencing OCD outside of pregnancy and postpartum. I help clients better understand intrusive thoughts, reduce compulsive patterns, tolerate uncertainty, and build confidence in how they respond to anxiety.
I believe every client and every season of life is unique. My approach is flexible, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that clients should feel seen, heard, and actively involved in their own therapy. I strive to create a space that is warm, compassionate, and approachable, where difficult topics can be explored honestly while therapy still feels engaging, meaningful, and human.
I take a holistic approach by considering the mental, emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual parts of each client’s life. I integrate evidence-based practices with Christian values when desired, while respecting each client’s individual beliefs, needs, and goals.
My hope is to help clients become more present, reconnect with themselves and their relationships, and experience greater peace, confidence, and joy in the season of life they are walking through.
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Fees
Individual Counseling: $105/session
Couples & Family Counseling: $125/session
If you think Abby may be a good fit for what you’re looking for, let us know when you reach out. Our Client Care Coordinator will answer your questions and help guide you toward the therapist who feels like the right fit.
