
Christian Counseling & Life Coaching
Call or Text: 214.771.8308

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
Location: Virtual
Sees: Adults & Couples,
Men's Manifest Group Leader
Diana Shirkey, LPC,LMFT
Locations: Royse City, Greenville, Kaufman, TX Virtual
Sees: Kids 7 - Adults
Child Trauma & Abuse Court Advocate, Family Reunification
Takes Insurance
Michelle Rives, CBC
Locations: Royse City, TX
Sees: Teens, Women & Couples
Specialties: Grief & Loss, Suicide Survivor Care, Preteens & Teens
Sara Jones, LPC
Locations: Rockwall, TX & Virtual
Sees: Adults & Couples
Takes Insurance
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
Locations: Rockwall, TX & Virtual
Sees: Adults, Couples,
Specialties: PTSD/Veteran Care, Cancer & Caregiver Care, Sexual Trauma
Takes Insurance
Dana Roberts, LPC-S
Locations: Greenville, TX & Virtual
Sees: Kids 8+, Teens, Adults
Trauma, Play Therapy
Takes Insurance
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:

Daniel Bueno, MCBC, CFLE
Locations: Virtual & Royse City
Sees: Preteen, Teens & Adults Specialties: Biblical Counseling, Troubled/Strugling Youth,Men's Issues, Spiritual Care, Pre-marital Counseling
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.
Locations: Glen Carbon/St. Louis Office & Virtual
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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