A New Chapter at BCfW
The Move
We are so excited to announce that we have moved to Plano! Our new address is 8105 Rasor Blvd, Suite 268, Plano, TX 75024! I <3 Plano!
I don’t know about you, but I love and fear new chapters! They are fresh and full of hope, but they are different, and scary. What if it doesn’t work the way I want it to? What if clients don’t follow me? What if I’m not where God wants me to serve? What if I fail? I hate the “what if” monster. Doubt and fear rob us of joy!
Now that I am on the other side of the move, I Praise God, I did not make this move alone! Though we have separate private practices, three of my colleagues (Monica Murillo, LMFT, Shannon Higgins, LPC and Laura Lancaster, LPC) made the trek north with me. I could not be more thrilled to have their continued love and support as we practice together. What I have realized is, the Lord has the ability to work through me in all circumstances. My faith and vigor for His work, through my practice, has been strengthened during this transition and I am beyond grateful.
What’s Happening?
We have been quite busy over the last year with clients, education and speaking engagements. Hence the long lapse in my blog ;) whoops! Those who know me well, know that I am intentional about each client that I commit to working with. I will never take a client for the number, and I will never commit to helping someone heal if I don’t truly believe I have the expertise and bandwidth to serve them the way they deserve to be served. It has taken a great deal of faith to trust the Lord when I say yes to a new client. I have kept my practice small, but intentional, and it has been effective for both my clients and myself. My clients know that when they take the time to invest in themselves, through counseling, I am meeting them from a place of abundance rather than emptiness. I am intentional about self care so that I can be fully present with each of them.
I have had the opportunity to serve so many amazing women in the community. Over 50 women have come through the doors of my practice to seek healing.As I think about this, I am overwhelmed and thankful for the opportunity. I adore my clients. They hear me say often... Therapy is NOT for sissies. The women and girls I serve are some of the strongest I have ever met. Instead of settling for surviving, they choose to thrive. They allow me into their World and share the boulders in their path that need moving. They don't ask me to move it for them, but instead say "got any ideas on how we can push this one together?" I am beyond blessed to be a part of their journey and a witness to their strength. They inspire me daily!
Speaking Engagements
I have had the opportunity to do a few speaking engagements on healthy dating and relationships from a Christian perspective for teen girls. Most recently, I spoke to the 7-12 grade girls, and their Mom's, from a Texas Christian Academy community service chapter. I spoke about physical and emotional boundaries, as well as communication and expectations as it relates to dating. It was a resounding success, and gave my heart so much joy to serve in this way.
Practice Offerings
I am making a few small shifts in my professional focus during this transition. Below are some details on a new area of focus that I have become very passionate about working with.
• "Adulting" is a new term that is being used with fervor by women in their 20's and early 30's. The simple definition of Adulting is to do "grown up" things and hold responsibilities such as a 9-5 job, a mortgage, a car payment or anything else that makes one think of grown ups.
• Many of us gauge our success based on the success of those around us and what society expects of us. The issue is, societal expectations change consistently and those who are entering young adulthood are inundated by expectations; both internal and external.
• I am passionate about helping women in this stage gain clarity on their individualized passions and goals, so that they are not swept up in the expectations of others, but rather on fire for their own gifts and purpose. I have found that this focus leads to the most grounded form of "Adulting" you can find, and the success has been seen in so many women who have come through my office. I use solution focused methods and focus on the following areas of concern:
Relationships
Friendships
Family of origin
Boundaries
Assertive Communication
Finances and budgeting
Living situation
Motivation
Goal work
Passion finding
Job concerns
Spirituality
***For more information on what we are passionate about please visit our Services Page.
Thanks for stopping by! Jen