Abby McCrary MA., LPC
Olive House Counseling Owner
Licensed Professional Counselor
ART Trained Therapist
EMDR Trained Therapist
Abby has had experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for over 8 years. One of her greatest joys in working with children is seeing how strong and resilient they are. She loves partnering with parents to help on this journey. She also loves working with adults by creating a personalized approach for each client that utilizes their strengths and helps them discover their potential.
Life is full of so many challenges, it can seem overwhelming to think about the steps toward self-healing, but Abby believes each person wants, and is capable of, living in a fulfilling and positive way by removing barriers and finding tools that work for them. She has come to know that we do not get rid of the discomforts life brings, such as, our losses, wishes, fears, and sufferings, but as we come to know ourselves and learn new skills, feeling better and functioning are not far away. She is passionate about helping people through their struggles to find coping skills, freedom, and the ability to learn how to build healthy relationships. Her goal as your therapist is to help you navigate through life's struggles and walk alongside you to work through hard circumstances, finding practical tools that work for you. She always wants her office to be a safe, warm, and inviting space for clients to discuss challenges that can be uncomfortable to address. She believes healing comes from connection, and she strives to connect with each one of her clients. Together, you will explore your concerns, seek solutions, hold space for healing, and celebrate growth and change.
Abby is a Texas native. Her and her family live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She enjoys doing house projects with her husband, and spending time with her 3 kids. She has a golden retriever, Beau, who is in therapy dog training and hoping to join the practice one day. The accumulation of her professional and personal experience has led her to invest as co-owner of Olive House, and It’s a joy and honor for her to serve.
Education:
MA in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University
BA in Psychology & Sociology from Dallas Baptist University
Extensive Training in:
EMDR
Play Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy
Attachment
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
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