Supervised by Christina Birgen, LPC-S, LMFT-S
I’m Abi, a pastor’s kid, a special needs sibling, and therapist who genuinely loves people and hearing stories. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be in a helping profession, but it was through my own experiences with family, faith, ministry, and relationships that I developed a deeper understanding of how much we need one another. I believe some of the most meaningful healing happens when we feel truly known, understood, and connected.
I earned my degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT Associate) under the supervision of Christy Birgen.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent several years working in ministry. As a pastor’s kid, I grew up seeing both the joys and challenges that can come with ministry life, and my experience in ministry has given me a particular heart for pastors, ministry leaders, and their families. I understand that ministry can be incredibly meaningful while also bringing unique pressures to marriages, families, and individuals. I value creating a space where people in ministry can step out of their roles for a moment and simply be cared for as themselves.
My approach to therapy is rooted in attachment theory, which helps us understand how our relationships and experiences shape the way we connect with others, respond to conflict, and understand ourselves. I often use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), especially when working with couples, to help clients recognize the patterns they get stuck in, communicate what is really happening underneath the conflict, and build relationships that feel safer and more secure.
I am especially passionate about couples counseling, marriage and pre-marital counseling, family therapy, and working with women and special needs families. I enjoy helping couples who feel stuck in the same arguments, struggle with communication or emotional connection, or simply want to strengthen their relationship before problems become overwhelming. I also enjoy walking alongside individuals as they navigate anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and questions about who they are and where they are going.
My faith is an important part of who I am and how I approach counseling. I believe God created us for relationship, both with Him and with one another, and I value integrating Christian faith and spirituality into therapy when that is meaningful to my clients.
More than anything, I want therapy to feel like a place where you can come as you are. Therapy does not have to feel intimidating or overly clinical. I want my clients to feel comfortable being honest, asking hard questions, processing difficult experiences, and even laughing along the way. I love getting to know the person behind the problem and helping clients understand themselves and their relationships with greater compassion.
It is a privilege to walk alongside people as they make sense of their stories, strengthen their relationships, and find hope for what comes next. Whether you are working through a difficult season, preparing for marriage, feeling disconnected from your spouse, navigating family dynamics, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, I hope to provide a warm, compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
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Fees
Individual Counseling: $105/session
Couples & Family Counseling: $125/session
If you think Abi 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 you determine whether Abi – or another member of our team – might be the right fit for you.
* Please note, Abi is offering telehealth sessions only
