ELEVATE COUNSELING GROUP
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    • Emilee Simmons, Behavior Specialist
    • Lara Yates, LCSW, CCTP
    • Tucker Bankston, LPC, NCC
    • Brianna Souddress, LPC
    • Scott Stohner, LCDC
    • Drew McLaughlin, LPC, LCDC
    • Bailey Bickerstaff, LPC-Associate
    • Meagan Balbag, LPC-Associate
    • Katy Smith, LPC-Associate
    • Anisha Alex, LPC-Associate
    • Najah Syed, PMHNP-BC
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
    • Marriage Counseling
    • Child & Teen Counseling
    • Grief Counseling
    • Play Therapy
    • EMDR Therapy
    • ADD/ADHD Counseling
    • Anxiety Therapy
    • Depression Counseling
    • Substance Abuse
    • Career Counseling
    • Counseling For Eating Disorders
    • Stress Management
    • Crisis Counseling
    • Sexual Health/Dysfunction Counseling
    • Work Stress Counseling
    • Anger Management
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Meet Our Therapists

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Andrew Simmons, LPC

Clinical Director, Therapist

Andrew is the founder and owner of Elevate Counseling Group in Rockwall, TX. Andrew is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has extensive experience working with people from many different backgrounds. Andrew specializes in working with teens, individual adults and couples. 
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Lara Yates, LCSW-S, CCTP

Therapist

Lara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a psychotherapist, an EMDR Therapist, a Texas state board-approved supervisor and has worked within the mental health field for over a decade. Lara specializes in EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Crisis Intervention,  Suicide Prevention ​and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
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Tucker Bankston, LPC, NCC

Therapist

Tucker resides in the Forney area with his wife and two sons. He enjoys working with teenagers and adults in various therapeutic settings including individual counseling, family counseling, and couples counseling. Tucker can help you navigate various mental health issues including: anxiety, depression, poor communication, low self-esteem, relationship issues, self-harm/suicidal ideation, and family counseling.
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Brianna Souddress, LPC

Therapist

Brianna is passionate about working with individuals to create meaningful and lasting change. Brianna specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy and has experience working with diverse populations requiring many different ​levels of care.
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Scott Stohner, LCDC

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Scott is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, specializing in drug and alcohol counseling. He works with adolescents and adults in individual counseling. He is certified in Moral Reconation Therapy-MRT® an effective systematic, cognitive-behavioral approach that treats a wide range of issues including substance abuse, domestic violence, trauma, parenting, job skills, and other issues. Scott focuses on building a relationship with each client in order to best serve their needs. Scott completes yearly Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders (COPSD) training. 
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Drew McLaughlin, LPC, LCDC

Therapist

Drew is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an additional Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. Drew is also an EMDR therapist and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. He has been counseling for nearly ten years and believes in providing everything he can to support your path forward.
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Bailey Bickerstaff, LPC-Associate,
​Supervised by Kelsey Haka, LPC-S

Therapist

Bailey is passionate about working with clients that might be struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating concerns, particularly in athletes. She has experience working with adolescents who are navigating self-esteem and identity development concerns, as well as, self-harm urges or suicidal ideations. Additionally, as an athlete herself, she enjoys working with sports performance concerns with athletes. 
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Katy Smith, LPC-Associate,
​Supervised by Natalie Shepherd, LPC-S

Therapist

Katy utilizes an integrative person-centered approach to give each client space to be open and vulnerable, as well as equip them with the tools to continue to navigate life. As a former teacher, Katy still carries the heart of a teacher and wants to help guide each client to a more fulfilling life. 
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Anisha Alex

LPC-Associate, Supervised by Natalie Shepherd, LPC-S

Anisha practices primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy. She’s passionate about working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, substance abuse, relationship issues, career issues, and life transitions. Her priority is to provide a safe and comfortable space for you to share your story, vulnerabilities, struggles, and pain. 
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Meagan Barakat

LPC Associate, Supervised by Erin James, LPC-S

Meagan values getting to know each client on a deeper level to assist them with their goals and help them achieve their fullest potential. Meagan utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to give clients a deeper understanding of the source and influence of their negative emotions and unproductive thoughts that interfere with their daily lives. ​
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Najah Syed

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Najah is known for her patient-centered approach, emphasizing holistic care that includes not only medication management but also lifestyle modification and integrative health practices. She believes in empowering patients by providing education and support to help them make informed decisions about their mental health.
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All therapists are independent contractors who represent themselves while seeing clients at Elevate Counseling Group.

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Elevate Rockwall Counseling Group, 2245 Ridge Rd, Suite 115, Rockwall, TX 75087

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M-F: 8am - 7pm
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Telephone

214-771-8473

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  • Home
  • Therapists
    • Andrew Simmons, LPC
    • Emilee Simmons, Behavior Specialist
    • Lara Yates, LCSW, CCTP
    • Tucker Bankston, LPC, NCC
    • Brianna Souddress, LPC
    • Scott Stohner, LCDC
    • Drew McLaughlin, LPC, LCDC
    • Bailey Bickerstaff, LPC-Associate
    • Meagan Balbag, LPC-Associate
    • Katy Smith, LPC-Associate
    • Anisha Alex, LPC-Associate
    • Najah Syed, PMHNP-BC
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
    • Marriage Counseling
    • Child & Teen Counseling
    • Grief Counseling
    • Play Therapy
    • EMDR Therapy
    • ADD/ADHD Counseling
    • Anxiety Therapy
    • Depression Counseling
    • Substance Abuse
    • Career Counseling
    • Counseling For Eating Disorders
    • Stress Management
    • Crisis Counseling
    • Sexual Health/Dysfunction Counseling
    • Work Stress Counseling
    • Anger Management
  • What to Expect
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Forney
  • Podcast