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Affordable & Accessible Christian Care.

At Higher Hopes Counseling, we provide compassionate, professionally grounded licensed Christian & Biblical counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Our team of highly trained Christian therapists & counselors offers virtual & in-person counseling sessions. 

Through secure, convenient & affordable sessions, we make Christian counseling accessible,

helping you experience meaningful growth, healing, and restoration. 

Click on a counselor’s image to learn more or schedule an appointment.

 

For questions, email contact@HigherHopesCounseling.com or text 214.771.8308. 

Texas Office Locations: 

Online:

Illinois Office:

The following counselors take insurance: Diana, Laura, Sara & Dana. 

Please visit their personal page to see if they take your insurance. 

John Sharp,LPC Counseling in Greenville TX, Therapist in Greenville TX, Counseling services Greenville Texas, Mental health counseling Greenville TX, Individual counseling Greenville TX, Marriage counseling Greenville TX, Couples therapy Greenville TX, Family counseling Greenville TX, Christian counseling Greenville TX, Biblical counseling Greenville TX, Faith based therapy Greenville TX, Trauma counseling Greenville TX, Anxiety counseling Greenville TX, Depression therapy Greenville TX, Grief counseling Greenville TX, Teen counseling Greenville TX, Child counseling Greenville TX, Licensed Professional Counselor Greenville TX, Counseling near me Greenville TX, Therapist near me Greenville TX, In person counseling Greenville TX, Online therapy Greenville TX

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John Sharp, LPC

Location: Virtual 
Sees: Adults & Couples,

Men's Manifest Group Leader

Diana Shirkey, Counseling in Royse City TX, Therapist in Royse City TX, Counseling services Royse City Texas, Mental health counseling Royse City TX, Individual counseling Royse City TX, Marriage counseling Royse City TX, Couples therapy Royse City TX, Family counseling Royse City TX, Christian counseling Royse City TX, Biblical counseling Royse City TX, Faith based therapy Royse City TX, Trauma counseling Royse City TX, Anxiety counseling Royse City TX, Depression therapy Royse City TX, Grief counseling Royse City TX, Teen counseling Royse City TX, Child counseling Royse City TX, Licensed Professional Counselor Royse City TX, Counseling near me Royse City TX, Therapist near me Royse City TX, In person counseling Royse City TX, Online therapy Royse City TX

Diana Shirkey, LPC,LMFT

Locations: Royse City, Greenville, Kaufman, TX Virtual
Sees: Kids 7 - Adults 
Child Trauma & Abuse Court Advocate, Family Reunification

Takes Insurance

Farrah Mackie, LPC-A, Counseling in Royse City TX, Therapist in Royse City TX, Counseling services Royse City Texas, Mental health counseling Royse City TX, Individual counseling Royse City TX, Marriage counseling Royse City TX, Couples therapy Royse City TX, Family counseling Royse City TX, Christian counseling Royse City TX, Biblical counseling Royse City TX, Faith based therapy Royse City TX, Trauma counseling Royse City TX, Anxiety counseling Royse City TX, Depression therapy Royse City TX, Grief counseling Royse City TX, Teen counseling Royse City TX, Child counseling Royse City TX, Licensed Professional Counselor Royse City TX, Counseling near me Royse City TX, Therapist near me Royse City TX, In person counseling Royse City TX, Online therapy Royse City TX
Michelle Rives Biblical Counselor, Counseling in Royse City TX, Therapist in Royse City TX, Counseling services Royse City Texas, Mental health counseling Royse City TX, Individual counseling Royse City TX, Marriage counseling Royse City TX, Couples therapy Royse City TX, Family counseling Royse City TX, Christian counseling Royse City TX, Biblical counseling Royse City TX, Faith based therapy Royse City TX, Trauma counseling Royse City TX, Anxiety counseling Royse City TX, Depression therapy Royse City TX, Grief counseling Royse City TX, Teen counseling Royse City TX, Child counseling Royse City TX, Licensed Professional Counselor Royse City TX, Counseling near me Royse City TX, Therapist near me Royse City TX,

Michelle Rives, CBC

Locations: Royse City, TX

Sees: Teens, Women &  Couples

Specialties: Grief & Loss, Suicide Survivor Care, Preteens & Teens

Sara Jones, LPC, Counseling in Royse City TX, Therapist in Royse City TX, Counseling services Royse City Texas, Mental health counseling Royse City TX, Individual counseling Royse City TX, Marriage counseling Royse City TX, Couples therapy Royse City TX, Family counseling Royse City TX, Christian counseling Royse City TX, Biblical counseling Royse City TX, Faith based therapy Royse City TX, Trauma counseling Royse City TX, Anxiety counseling Royse City TX, Depression therapy Royse City TX, Grief counseling Royse City TX, Teen counseling Royse City TX, Child counseling Royse City TX, Licensed Professional Counselor Royse City TX, Counseling near me Royse City TX, Therapist near me Royse City TX,

Sara Jones, LPC

Locations: Rockwall, TX & Virtual

Sees: Adults & Couples

Takes Insurance

Tim Meister, PC, BCBC, FLE, Counseling in Royse City TX, Therapist in Royse City TX, Counseling services Royse City Texas, Mental health counseling Royse City TX, Individual counseling Royse City TX, Marriage counseling Royse City TX, Couples therapy Royse City TX, Family counseling Royse City TX, Christian counseling Royse City TX, Biblical counseling Royse City TX, Faith based therapy Royse City TX, Trauma counseling Royse City TX, Anxiety counseling Royse City TX, Depression therapy Royse City TX, Grief counseling Royse City TX, Teen counseling Royse City TX, Child counseling Royse City TX, Licensed Professional Counselor Royse City TX, Counseling near me Royse City TX, Therapist near me Royse City TX, In person counseling Royse City TX, Online therapy Royse City TX

Tim Meister, BCBC

Locations: Royse City, Rockwall, TX & Virtual

Sees: Teen Guys 12+, Adults & Couples 
Sees: Pre-marital, Clergy Care, Marriage Issues, Teen Issues

Dr. Laura Lalumia, LPC, Rockwall Therapist, Counselor for Breat Cancer Survivors, Trauma Therapist

Dr. Laura Lalumia, LPC

Locations: Rockwall, TX  & Virtual

Sees: Adults, Couples, 
Specialties: PTSD/Veteran Care, Cancer & Caregiver Care, Sexual Trauma 

Takes Insurance

Dana Roberts, LPC-S, Counseling in Greenville TX, Therapist in Greenville TX, Counseling services Greenville Texas, Mental health counseling Greenville TX, Individual counseling Greenville TX, Marriage counseling Greenville TX, Couples therapy Greenville TX, Family counseling Greenville TX, Christian counseling Greenville TX, Biblical counseling Greenville TX, Faith based therapy Greenville TX, Trauma counseling Greenville TX, Anxiety counseling Greenville TX, Depression therapy Greenville TX, Grief counseling Greenville TX, Teen counseling Greenville TX, Child counseling Greenville TX, Licensed Professional Counselor Greenville TX, Counseling near me Greenville TX, Therapist near me Greenville TX, In person counseling Greenville TX, Online therapy Greenville TX

Dana Roberts, LPC-S

Locations: Greenville, TX & Virtual

Sees: Kids 8+, Teens, Adults
Trauma, Play Therapy 

Takes Insurance

Hope Harris, CBC, FLE, Biblical Counselor, Counseling in Kaufman TX, Therapist in Kaufman TX, Counseling services Kaufman Texas, Mental health counseling Kaufman TX, Individual counseling Kaufman TX, Marriage counseling Kaufman TX, Couples therapy Kaufman TX, Family counseling Kaufman TX, Christian counseling Kaufman TX, Biblical counseling Kaufman TX, Faith based therapy Kaufman TX, Trauma counseling Kaufman TX, Anxiety counseling Kaufman TX, Depression therapy Kaufman TX, Grief counseling Kaufman TX, Anger management counseling Kaufman TX, Court ordered counseling Kaufman TX, Licensed Professional Counselor Kaufman TX, Counseling near me Kaufman TX, Therapist near me Kaufman TX, In person counseling Kaufman TX, Online therapy Kaufman TX
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Aubrey Holland, LPCA, Teen counseling Rockwall TX, Teen therapist Rockwall TX, Teen counselor near me Rockwall TX, Counseling for teens Rockwall Texas, Adolescent counseling Rockwall TX, Youth therapy Rockwall TX, Teen anxiety counseling Rockwall TX, Teen depression therapy Rockwall TX, Teen trauma counseling Rockwall TX, Teen stress counseling Rockwall TX, Teen anger management counseling Rockwall TX, Teen behavioral counseling Rockwall TX, Licensed counselor for teens Rockwall TX, Christian teen counseling Rockwall TX, Faith based teen therapy Rockwall TX, Teen counseling near Rockwall Heath TX

Hope Harris, SW, BC, QMHP

Locations: Kaufman, TX & Virtual

Sees: Adults

Specialties: Biblical Counseling for Sexual Identity Issues, Single Adult Issues & Care

Rachel Ratliff, LPC-A

Locations: Rockwall, Greenville & Virtual

Sees: Kids, Teens, Adults

Specialties: Kids, Teens & Parent Coaching

Aubrey Tart, LPC-A

Locations: Rockwall, Kaufman, TX & Virtual

Sees: Pre-teen &Teen Girls,  Young Adult Women

Specialties: Teen Issues

Illinois Office:

Illinois Office:

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Emily Piceno, BCBC, QMHP

Locations: Kaufman, TX  & Virtual

Sees: Kids 7+, Teens & Young Adults

Specialty: Biblical-based care for kids, teens & young adults/couples

Sheila Whitney, BCBC, CLC, CFLE
Locations: Royse City, TX & Virtual

Sees: Age 13+ and Adults
She specializes in Grief Counseling, Pastor, Missionary & Family Care,  Women and those struggling with ADHD.

At Higher Hopes Counseling, we recognize that every client's needs, goals, and faith preferences are unique. For that reason, we offer both Licensed Professional Counseling and Biblical Counseling services, allowing individuals, couples, and families to receive care that aligns with their personal values while ensuring access to the most appropriate level of support.

Our counselors serve clients throughout Texas, including Rockwall, Royse City, Greenville, Kaufman, and surrounding communities, as well as in Glen Carbon, Illinois, near St. Louis. Counseling services are available both in person and through secure telehealth sessions, making high-quality care accessible wherever you are. Each member of the Higher Hopes Counseling team is committed to providing compassionate, professional, and Christ-centered support for you and your family.

Biblical Counseling provides a faith-centered approach that incorporates Scripture, prayer, Biblical wisdom, psychoeducation, and practical life application to address concerns related to relationships, marriage, parenting, grief and loss, life transitions, stress, emotional wellness, spiritual growth, identity, purpose, forgiveness, conflict resolution, and other life challenges through a Christian worldview. Biblical Counseling focuses on spiritual and personal growth and does not include mental health diagnosis, clinical treatment, or other services requiring professional licensure.

Licensed Professional Counseling services are also available through qualified mental health professionals within our practice. Licensed counselors may provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, crisis counseling, and coordination of care for mental health concerns when clinically appropriate. Our team offers counseling services for anxiety, depression, marital and relationship concerns, teen counseling, family therapy, personal growth, and a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges. When needed, clients may also be referred to additional healthcare providers or specialists to ensure comprehensive support.

Higher Hopes Counseling also offers specialized support in areas including Adult ADD, Pastoral Care, Missionary Member Care, PTSD, sexual assault recovery, domestic abuse, veteran and first responder concerns, grief and loss, suicide recovery and prevention, and other complex life experiences. Whether you are seeking support for a specific challenge or simply desire personal growth and healing, our counseling approach is customized to your unique needs and goals.

Our team works collaboratively to help clients find the right fit for their needs. Some individuals seek exclusively faith-based Biblical Counseling, while others benefit from Licensed Professional Counseling that thoughtfully integrates Christian faith with clinical best practices. We are committed to meeting clients where they are and providing care that supports emotional, relational, spiritual, and personal well-being.

You have many choices when selecting a counselor. At Higher Hopes Counseling, you will find a team that genuinely cares about your journey and believes that change is possible. We believe every person deserves access to quality mental health care, compassionate support, and hope for the future.

All counseling services at Higher Hopes Counseling are voluntary, and clients are free to participate, pause, or discontinue services at any time. We believe meaningful and lasting change occurs most effectively when individuals willingly engage in the counseling process.

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