Sunnyvale, TX Local Support & Community Resources

Charissa Ann Fry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a wealth of expertise in supporting children and adolescents through innovative therapeutic techniques. She specializes in play therapy, equine therapy, EMDR, and Theraplay, and is a Registered Play Therapist. Her work extends to individuals of all ages, addressing trauma, attachment, and relationship challenges throughout the lifespan, including geriatric issues. Charissa utilizes EMDR, experiential therapies, and attachment-focused talk therapy to facilitate healing and growth for a diverse clientele. She is passionate about standing alongside those in pain, helping them discover truth, hope, and connection. As a Child Specialist for Collaborative Divorce and an advocate for stress management, she organizes group EMDR sessions for teams in high-pressure environments. Committed to community empowerment, Charissa regularly provides Trauma-Informed Care training for school systems, non-profits, first responders, recovery groups, and the legal community. She also offers leadership training and speaks at church conferences, focusing on the integration of spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Charissa holds a BA of Letters with distinction from the University of Oklahoma, as well as a MA in Biblical Studies and a MA in Biblical Counseling, both with honors from Dallas Theological Seminary. Since 2007, she has been actively leading and serving in Recovery ministries.

Travis Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a deep passion for guiding both teens and adults toward reclaiming the joy in their lives. At Vale Counseling, he specializes in addressing stress, anger management, and self-esteem issues, using a combination of therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian approaches, and Expressive Arts. With a rich understanding of relational dynamics, Travis has completed Level 1 and Level 2 Training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, enabling him to support couples in navigating their challenges effectively. His commitment to each client revolves around ensuring a safe and respectful environment, where their vulnerabilities are met with dignity and compassion. Travis's ultimate goal is to empower clients to understand the impact of their past, reshape their self-talk, and cultivate coping strategies for difficult emotions that lead to meaningful, healthy changes in their lives. No matter where an individual is starting, Travis offers a welcoming space to collaborate on solutions, helping them not just to survive, but to thrive.

Melissa Michelle Stringer is a licensed professional counselor (LPC, NCC, DCC) dedicated to helping individuals who feel stuck despite using various coping skills. She understands that there's a reason behind every thought, behavior, and feeling, and invites her clients to explore these aspects together. By providing a compassionate and practical lens, Melissa aids clients in gaining clarity regarding the impact of their choices, while also equipping them with personalized tools to either persist in or shift their behaviors according to their values. Recognizing that mental health is not a one-size-fits-all journey, she focuses on the unique history and conditioning of each individual through precise behavioral analysis, allowing for customized and effective interventions. With a deep understanding of life's challenges, Melissa believes in the possibility of creating a fulfilling life worth living, even amid stress and disconnection. She encourages those ready to better manage their distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to embark on this transformative journey with her.