Streams in the Valley Counseling
Streams in the Valley Counseling is a Christian counseling center that provides outpatient services to people in the state of Texas. We provide hope, help, and healing through professional counseling. We offer clients in-person sessions in our central Texas office as well as telehealth sessions online. Our services combine genuine compassion, solid education, and professional experience. We strive to meet clients where they are and to provide a therapeutic safe place to process, learn coping skills, practice interpersonal skills, improve mental health, use resources, and strengthen support systems. This approach helps our clients live their lives with more healing, resolution, balance, peace, and confidence
Our mission is to provide comprehensive mental health resources that empower individuals to achieve emotional wellness. We are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care and support tailored to each individual's needs.
Jennifer Hicks, M.Ed, LPC
-Compassionate
-Christian
-Counseling
in TEXAS
where you will find
HOPE, HEART, HELP, HEALING
Our Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is a type of psychotherapy where a person works directly with a trained mental health professional to address emotional, psychological, or behavioral issues. The therapy is held in a private, confidential setting, and the focus is on the individual's unique concerns, challenges, and goals.
Key aspects of individual therapy include:
Personalized Attention
Safe and Supportive Environment
Variety of Techniques
Confidentiality
Goal-Oriented
Emotional Support and Coping Skills
Family & Couples Therapy
Family and couples therapy are types of psychotherapy that involves working with families or couples to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships and dynamics. The goal of therapy is to address issues that affect the family as a whole, such as:
Communication problems
Conflict resolution
Parent-child issues
Mental health issues
Grief and loss:
Divorce, separation, or blended families
Family or couples therapy sessions are a collaborative process, where everyone works together to understand the problem and develop strategies for improvement.
Office Appointments
Our office is located in Round Rock, TX
2498 E. Palm Valley Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
at the front of the campus of “Palm Valley Lutheran Church”
in a red brick house converted to office spaces
convenient to towns in & around the Austin & central Texas areas
Telehealth Online Appointments
A telehealth therapy session refers to a mental health therapy session conducted remotely using digital communication tools such as online video calls or phone calls. This approach allows clients to receive therapy from licensed professionals without needing to meet in person, making it more accessible and convenient, especially for individuals who live in remote areas, have mobility challenges, or limited time frames.
Telehealth therapy offers various benefits, including:
Convenience:
Flexibility:
Privacy:
Access to Specialists:
About
Jennifer Hicks, M.Ed, LPC
Jennifer Hicks has worked in Christian counseling centers for over 25 years. In her counseling, she combines genuine compassion, grace-filled Biblical truths, a solid education and professional experience. Jennifer and her husband are the proud parents of a teenager & a young adult (& also consider their dogs an important part of the family). Jennifer grew up as a PK (preacher’s kid), so she also has a special passion for counseling people who work in ministry & their families. That is also part of where her calling to become a counselor came from & is reflected in her love of Jesus & her love of people.
She uses a combination of therapy techniques & theories, especially CBT (Cognitive Behavorial Therapy), person-centered, interpersonal, & emotionally focused.
Licensure: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor-Texas)
Education: Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)
M.Ed. (Educational Psychology)
BA (Bachelor of Ars - Psychology)
(with minor in substance abuse studies)
Member: CCTX (Christian Counselors of Texas)
Issues Including:
Anxiety / Depression / Mood Disorders
ADHD / ADD
Behavioral Issues
Caregivers
Children & Teens
Christianity
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce / Separation / Blended Families
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief & Losses
Infertility
Life Transitions / Phases of Life / Moves
Ministry staff & families
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Stress
Traumas
Work Stress & Transitions
Top Specialties:
Anxiety
Christian
Depression
Grief
Ministry staff & families
Stages of Life & Adjustments
Stress
Women’s Issues
Ages:
Adults (all ages)
Teens
Children (5yo & older)
Encouraging Bible verse:
“Be strong & take heart, all you who hope in the Lord”
(Psalms 31:24)
Fees & Payment Options
Fees:
Individual Session Cost : $150 / session
Couples or Family Session Cost : $150 / session
Reduced Rate: offered
(Sessions are 50 min long.)
(Complimentary initial 15 min phone consultation available.)
Payment Options:
Private Pay
Does not accept insurance (but can provide superbill receipts if requested / for out of network provider services)
Credit card, debit card, cash, or check
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