Two Locations, One Great Team
Green Oaks Campus and Arlington Park Campus
We are now accepting insurance for Individual Counseling
CounSol Client Portal for scheduling appointments, billing for cash pay clients, and portal messaging
Headway Client Portal for insurance billing purposes only
Counseling Services
We are doing in-office and video sessions to best serve your needs!
As believers in Christ, we are told that the kingdom of God is “righteousness, peace, joy” (Romans 14:17), but in our struggles of day to day living we don’t always feel that peace and joy. In fact, Jesus also tells us in John 16 that we will have trouble but be encouraged because He has overcome the world.
At the Rush Creek Counseling Center, we provide a confidential place to face those struggles with the assistance of a professional counselor. Therapy is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, couple or family. The process of growth and development in every person looks and feels different; therefore we attempt to meet people where they are and incorporate various assignments and techniques with traditional “talk” therapy.
All of our counselors are committed Christians who have training in counseling, theology or both. Licensed therapists and professional Christian counselors are available for:
- Individuals & Families
- Children & Adolescents
- Play Therapy for Young Children
- Pre-Marital & Marital Counseling
For more on our counselors, continue to our Counselor Directory.
What’s the Difference Between Premarital Counseling and Couple’s Counseling?
This is a question we get often! It is easy to think, “We aren’t married yet, so we need premarital counseling.” But that actually is not the distinction between the two types of counseling.
Premarital counseling is a course of 8 sessions that “scratch the surface” of several main topics related to marriage. If the wedding is officiated by a Church on Rush Creek pastor, the last two sessions are conducted by the pastor. The Rush Creek Counseling Center follows a curriculum that satisfies the requirements for “Together in Texas” which will provide a certificate of completion and give you a discount of $60 off the marriage license application.
Topics included in premarital counseling include:
- Expectations
- Communication and conflict
- In-laws and previous marriages (blended family dynamics)
- Building intimacy
- Faith and spiritual roles
- Finances
- Sex in marriage
- Roles, responsibilities, and decision-making
Couple’s counseling, sometimes called marriage counseling, addresses specific issues that need much more in-depth work. It will help you recognize and resolve conflicts as well as strengthen your marriage. As a general rule, if an issue takes more than one or two sessions, then couple’s counseling is more appropriate.
To schedule an appointment for professional counseling or premarital counseling, please call 817-704-6991 or email us at counseling@rushcreek.org. Our normal office hours are 8:30am-9pm, Monday-Thursday, and limited appointments on Friday. At times you may need to leave a message when our staff is unavailable, but please be assured that your voice message is confidential and will be responded to as soon as possible. For more on our counselors, continue to our Counselor Directory.
You can also make an appointment online by clicking the button below.
** Important NOTE: If you create a portal account, please continue the process and self-schedule an appointment through the portal. You will NOT be called by the office staff to schedule an appointment. If, after creating a portal account, you need assistance in scheduling an appointment, please call the office at 817-704-6991 and we will gladly help you get scheduled.
** Important NOTE: If scheduling a couples appointment (and any appointment in which more than one client will be present in the session), you can do one of the following:
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- Create a portal account and self-schedule an appointment and then call the office at 817-704-6991 to set up the other accounts and add them to the appointment.
- Call the office at 817-704-6991 to set up the appointment entirely.
Audra Dahl: Adults and Couples
Kym McKenzie: 13+, Adults, and couples
Jena Bennett: 13+, Adults, and couples
Stephanie Collins: 14+, Adults, and Couples
Katy Brooks: 13+, Adults
Heather Hogue: 4+, Adults, and Couples
Deborah Shields: 16+, Adults, and Couples
Rebeca Meyer: 13+, Adults, and Couples
Aaron Spaight: 12+, Adults, and Couples
Counseling Fees:
Our counselors are not paid staff of Rush Creek Church. Therefore our fees per client hour (45-50 minutes for adults; 30-45 minutes for children) are as follows:
LPC + 10 Yrs Experience $120
LPC Counselors $110
LPC Associates $90
Grad Student Counselors $50
The fee for family counseling with 4 or more people in session is:
a) $240 for 1.5 hour session with LPC 10+ years experience
b) $220 for 1.5 hour session with LPC
c) $180 for 1.5 hour session with LPC Associate
Insurance and Payment Information:
Our LPC counselors are now taking insurance! LPC Associates and Grad Student Counselors are not able to accept insurance for payment. For couples/marriage counseling, insurance may or may not be accepted and will need to be discussed with each counselor prior to your first appointment.
For more information on fees and insurance, CLICK HERE.
We do accept payment in the form of cash, check, and most major credit cards. For more on our counselors, continue to our Counselor Directory.
GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE: On January 1, 2022, the “No Surprises Act” became effective. The purpose of the Act is to increase transparency in billing and fees thereby reducing the likelihood of a client receiving a “surprise” bill. Providing a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) of services for uninsured/self-pay clients is part of this Act. Each client is unique with different needs for length of treatment. Therefore, it is impossible in “good faith” to accurately estimate the number of sessions you will need or attend. As such, your GFE is simply the number of sessions you choose to attend multiplied by the fee for your specific counselor (See “Fees” paragraph above). Additionally, if records are requested or your counselor is subpoenaed to court on your behalf, there are associated fees outlined in the “Release of Information Fees & Court Policies & Fees” form. RCCC strives to always be completely transparent with all fees and the client always has the option to decline a service.
Assessment Resources
Attachment Style Assessment
Love Languages Assessment
Love Languages Assessment for Teenagers
Audio/Video/Book Resources
“A Conversation on Grief with Kym McKenzie Webinar”
“It’s not about the nail”
“Brene Brown on Empathy”
“The Power of Vulnerability” by Brene Brown
“Listening to Shame” by Brene Brown
“How EMDR works“
“What is Brainspotting?”
“The Slow Poison of Endless Fantasy”
“Prayer Exercise: The Window of the Soul by Strahan Coleman”
“Into Your Hands, O Lord” by Audra Dahl
Document Resources
Meditation Breathing Prayers
The Jesus Way of Talking
Coping Statements
Negative Thoughts Trigger Negative Feelings
Professional Links
Christian Counselors of Texas (CCTX) For more on our counselors, continue to our Counselor Directory.
Audra Dahl – Video Link
Kym McKenzie – Video Link
Jena Bennett – Video Link
Nik Andonov – Video Link
Stephanie Collins – Video Link
Deborah Shields – Video Link
Heather Hogue – Video Link
Katy Brooks – Video Link
Rebeca Meyer – Video Link
Aaron Spaight – Video Link
Podcasts:
This Side of the Couch
Jena Bennett, MA, LPC
Professional Counselor
There is no greater joy than to see hurting people find answers, hope, and healing. It is God’s calling on my life to walk with individuals, families, and teens to find hope and help for life’s struggles, hurt, grief, fear, and confusion. I am passionate about giving people tools for a lifelong walk of freedom. Equipping one person, or one family, to change spreads to the people around them and ultimately has a ripple effect of change into the culture.
Make an Appointment “Jena works with 13+, adults, and couples at Green Oaks location“
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I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Science majoring in psychology, minoring in Biblical studies, and a Master of Arts in counseling, both from Dallas Baptist University.
When I’m not in the counseling room I enjoy cooking, reading, having coffee with a friend, singing, going to Bible studies, going to new places, trying new things, and best of all enjoying my two beautiful adult daughters.
Katy Brooks, MA, LPC Associate
Counseling Associate
Supervised by Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S
I’m Katy Brooks, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate specializing in trauma therapy. I work with adults, young adults, and teens (16+) who feel overwhelmed, shut down, or disconnected from themselves or others. If you’re struggling to find the words for what you’re experiencing, you’re not alone—this is exactly the kind of work I help clients with.
Make an Appointment “Katy works with 16+ and adults at Green Oaks location“
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My approach is warm, steady, and client-centered. I blend evidence-based practices with mindfulness-based approaches, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic Therapy, and somatic, trauma-informed tools to help you understand not just what you think, but also what your body is trying to communicate.
Whether your pain comes from early family dynamics, personal relationships, or more recent experiences, I offer a safe and grounded space to make sense of your story, learn what keeps you “stuck”, and engage in a whole-person approach to healing.
I support clients through anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and unresolved trauma, always with an emphasis on deeper self-awareness and more fulfilling relationships—with others and with yourself. I’m here to walk with you through that process. Katy is a member of Christian Counselors of Texas and also teaches trauma informed yoga.
Stephanie Collins, MA, LPC
Professional Counselor
I want you to know that I consider it a great honor to be entrusted to this work. As a licensed counselor, I get to extend the message of hope and healing to those who not only need to hear this, but believe that these attributes exist in any situation one finds him or herself to be. Your concerns certainly matter to God, and they matter to me.
Make an Appointment “Stephanie works with 14+, adults, and couples at Arlington Park location”
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When you are ready to embark upon the journey of wellness, I am here to journey alongside you.
After 30 plus years of marriage, raising our family, and life experiences, I have walked the path many of you are on, and I am grateful that I have been given the opportunity to be on this end of a lot of those experiences. These experiences, degrees earned in counseling from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and lots of continuing education hours have helped to equip me to be a resource for you in achieving better emotional health.
In using a blend of mindfulness, cognitive, and systems approach practices, I strive to connect all of our parts that exist within us to a whole being steeped in love and acceptance for who God has made us to be.
Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S
Director of Counseling
I love being a counselor because it is so rewarding to help people, both individuals and couples, through difficult times, both past and present. Helping people work through issues of sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, forgiveness, relationships, and anger is my passion. I believe that we are mind, body, and spirit and that all three need to be addressed for complete healing. I use an integration of insight-oriented and cognitive therapies and techniques as well as brainspotting therapy according to the client’s needs and abilities.
Make an Appointment “Audra works with clients who are adults and couples at Green Oaks location”
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I consider it an honor to be chosen to walk beside someone on their path to healing and I hope that we can have some laughs along the way. My favorite comment from a client is, “You are so not what I expected!”
I earned a bachelor’s degree in Business and Psychology as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling, both from Dallas Baptist University. In addition to counseling, I am an LPC Supervisor and enjoy training and mentoring LPC Interns. In my spare time, I am a long-time member of the Christian Counselors of Texas, Inc. where I have served as Secretary-Elect, Secretary, President-Elect, and am currently President. My greatest accomplishments are a happy and healthy marriage for over 36 years, my two adult children and their spouses, and grandchildren. Don’t be surprised if you see me riding around on my bright orange Can-Am Spyder motorcycle!
Heather Hogue, MEd, MA, LPC
Professional Counselor
My goal as a counselor is to glorify God by coming alongside you or your child as you process experiences by providing insight, encouragement, and empathy. Counseling can be a way to help you see more clearly and move forward through your challenges to a more peaceful place. I would love to join you on the journey.
Make an Appointment “Heather works with 4+, adults, and couples at Arlington Park location“
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My clients and I have walked through anxiety, depression, educational concerns, relationship conflicts, trauma, and gender issues. I practice from an eclectic theoretical orientation rooted in attachment theory, CBT, systems theory, and experiential therapies such as EFT and DBT.
I hold a B.A. in English, an M.Ed., a Certificate of Biblical Studies, and an M.A. in Counseling from BH Carroll Theological Seminary. I am also certified in Prepare/Enrich which is a program which is used for assessment with premarital and marriage couples. Formerly, I was a homeschool mom and then a public- school educator. My favorite hobbies include travelling and going to estate sales with my husband where I have acquired a large collection of board games, puppets, and ugly Christmas sweaters that occasionally find their way into the therapy room. I would be honored to share them with you.
Kym McKenzie, MA, LPC-S
Assistant Director of Counseling
I joined the Rush Creek Counseling Center in 2013. It has been my greatest passion fulfilled to be able to walk along side both children and adults in the midst of difficult times. My passion thrives in being able to aid others in the healing process, while using Biblical principles and giving hope to those that may not know it is there.
Make an Appointment “Kym works with clients who are 13+, adults, and couples at Arlington Park location”
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I am an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) trained therapist. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, marriage, family and parenting issues. I enjoy incorporating art into therapy when appropriate, as well as play with children to help them find a way to understand and work through their feelings.
I received my BS in Social Work degree from Howard Payne University and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I thoroughly enjoy being married to one of the funniest men I know and look forward to many more years of laughing together.
I look forward to working with you.
Rebeca Meyer, MA, LPC
Professional Counselor
As a therapist with a Biblical counseling degree, I believe God has called me to take part with others in the healing process. I have seen my life change and the lives of so many clients through the transformative work of Jesus Christ. I work with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma and other issues from a Biblical perspective as well as from traditional psychological theories such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT in an integrated practice. I offer counseling services in person and via telehealth in both English and Spanish. Additionally, I believe in offering people a safe, non-judgmental environment that equips people to make changes in their lives through targeting goals and learning new skills while processing through pain, grief and the heaviness of life that can come to us all. While I do not impose my views on anyone, my approach to therapy is driven by the Truths found in the Bible.
Spanish Translation
Como una terapista con una maestría en consejería Bíblica, yo creo que Dios me ha llamado a tomar parte en el proceso de transformación y sanidad en las vidas de mis clientes por medio de la obra de Cristo Jesus, integrada con principios de psicología. Yo trabajo con clientes que experimentan depresión, ansiedad, traumas, y muchas circunstancias. La terapia se lleva a cabo de la punta de vista Bíblica y de teorías psicológicas como terapia cognitiva conductual, terapia dialéctico conductual, terapia para traumas integrados de un modo práctico. Ofrezco consejería en inglés y español, en persona y por medio de plataformas de telesalud. La terapia se basa de una forma sin juzgar al cliente, estableciendo seguridad con clientes para mantener vulnerabilidad, para equipar al cliente a hacer cambios en sus vidas. En si, entreno a mis clientes a usar aprendizajes de herramientas prácticas mientras que procesamos el dolor y pesadumbre que la vida a veces nos trae a todos. Como consejera, no obligo a ningún cliente a tomar mi punto de vista Bíblica o mis creencias, más que la terapia se basa en principios generales y verdades que se encuentran en la Biblia, así como la psicología.
Make an Appointment Starting November 1 “Rebeca works with 13+, adults, and couples at Green Oaks location”
Deborah Shields, MA, LPC-S
Professional Counselor
I have been a trauma therapist for over 16 years. It has been my absolute privilege to walk alongside hurting people as they find their way through pain, abuse, and suffering to find the person they want to be and the life they want to have. Whether you have experienced trauma or needing help with relationships, self esteem, work related issues or something else.
Make an Appointment “Deborah works with 16+, adults, and couples at Arlington Park Location”
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I am here to support you and offer hope as you make desired changes in your life. Therapy can be both a difficult and rewarding process. Together we can find the way.
Aaron Spaight
Pastoral Counselor
Supervised by Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S
I am drawn to counseling because I value walking alongside people through seasons of struggle, growth, and change. I work with individuals navigating anxiety and depression, approaching this work with humility, patience, and a deep respect for the counseling relationship. I believe meaningful change emerges through trust, thoughtful reflection, and a collaborative therapeutic process.
Make an Appointment “Aaron works with 12+, adults, and Couples at Green Oaks Location”
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I am a graduate student completing my Master’s in Professional Counseling. I work with adolescents ages 12 and older, as well as young adults, providing a supportive, respectful space for growth and healing. As a Christian, my faith informs my values of compassion, integrity, and ethical care. I am committed to honoring each client’s unique experiences, beliefs, and personal journey while supporting their goals in counseling.
Sherie VanMinsel
Administrative Assistant - Green Oaks location
I am generally the first personal contact you will meet when visiting our Green Oaks location. I joined the team in December of 2006, back when there were only 3 of us on the team! I am working hard behind the scenes too doing office administration. I strive to make a connection for those who are struggling to a source of help and direction. The favorite part of my job is to know I have given someone hope in their situation.
Bethany Jones
Administrative Assistant - Arlington Parks location
I have the joy of being the first person to welcome you when you visit our Arlington Park location. I’m a pastor-wife, mom, and musician. I love finding ways to encourage others in their walk with Christ, especially sharing a thoughtful text, a comforting song, or a baked treat!
Valor
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
John 15:13
The Rush Creek Counseling Center (RCCC) has a heart for our first responders and veterans. It takes a heart of valor to run toward danger to protect and defend. We know that with danger comes physical and emotional wounds. At RCCC, we consider it an honor to walk alongside these hearts of valor toward healing.
The RCCC Valor program provides low cost counseling (based on financial need) to first responders and veterans. The program is funded through RCCC donation and outside donations. Because funds are limited and people are generally more committed when there is a financial investment, RCCC asks that you invest at least ½ of the session fee . Your investment also extends our funds to be able to support more people.
For more information call the office at (817)704-6991 or email us at counseling@rushcreek.org.
If you would like to donate to Valor, please contact Audra Dahl at audrad@rushcreek.org.
Consumer Information
To request a copy of your health care records from Rush Creek Counseling:
1. Complete a Release of Information form found in your client portal; or
2. Contact the office to complete a printed copy of the Release of Information form.
3. See form titled “Release of Information Fees & Court Policies & Fees” in your client portal for associated fees for release of records.
COMPLAINTS
An individual who wishes to file a complaint against a Licensed Professional Counselor may contact:
Investigations/Complaints 24-hour, toll-free system- (800) 821-3205
or
TX Attorney General
www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer/complain.shtml
Dept. of Health & Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office