At Times We All Need Help
Christians are not exempt from the bumps and hard knocks of life. Sometimes they need a listening ear, an objective mind, encouraging words or a different perspective. The pastor and staff of First Baptist Church are always on call to listen, comfort and guide those who need a little help. Sometimes, however, more help is needed. Sometimes uncovering solutions to our problems requires more time or expertise than the staff can give. That is why First Baptist Church has partnered several area counselors to meet the counseling needs of the congregation.
Jim Basham, M.A., LPC
North Texas Counseling
469-635-2872
http://www.northtexascounseling.org
Jim Basham has been a professional counselor for over five years and in ministry for eleven years. He sees clients from offices in both Flower Mound and Plano. Clients see Jim for help with marital, personal and family issues. He also addresses groups on a variety of issues.
Todd Daehnert, M.A. LPC
Daehnert Counseling
214-495-0008
www.daehnertcounseling.com
Todd Daehnert is a licensed professional counselor for the state of Texas. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Baylor University and a Masters in Counseling at Masters in Counseling at Amberton University. He worked at HopeWorks Counseling Center, an affiliate of Prestonwood Baptist Church, for two years. Prior to that he was the Director of Paul Meier Clinics in their Day Program in Richardson, TX. Todd serves as an adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University where he teaches in the Psychology Department and works with PEAK Leadership.
Todd sees adults and adolescents age fourteen and older for issues such as anger management, depression, addictions, anxiety/panic disorder, career struggles/burnout, personality disorders, parenting issues, and stress management.
Carrie Beaird, PC, M.A., LPC, LCDC
972-448-8797
www.cbcounseling.com
Carrie Beaird is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a Licensed LPC Supervisor located in Dallas, Fort Worth Texas. She has a Masters in Education from Southwestern Seminary, Masters in Counseling from Amberton University and a Bachelors in Education from Baylor University.
Carrie has extensive experience in dealing with recovery issues, adolescents, young adults and families. She has taught junior high students in the schools and has worked on the campuses of University of Texas, Texas A&M Commerce and Texas Women’s University. In addition, Carrie did her practicum training at Richardson ISD and internship at Green Oaks Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Before opening her private practice, Carrie was employed at Green Oaks as the clinical coordinator for the Adolescent CD Intensive Outpatient Program. She has also been on staff at Baylor University as a part time lecturer for the DMIN program and therapist.
Ellen Dean, M.S., LPC, LMFT, CNC
Biblical Counseling and Ministries
972-231-0808
www.bcandm.org
Ellen has received a B.S. degree from Texas Tech University in Family Relations/Psychology, and a M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she works with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents. Also, Ellen Dean is certifed as a Nouthetic (Biblical) Counselor through NANC-the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors.
Appointments with Ellen Dean are available during office hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Dr. Elizabeth Ritz, Ph D., LPC
972-381-2710
www.ritzcounseling.com
Says Dr. Ritz, “Having counseled for over 30 years, I am committed to providing the whole counsel of God’s wisdom to our daily lives. The Spirit of God is always the primary counselor, working powerfully and sovereignly on our hearts through His own Word. Biblically based counsel helps us to live in right relationship to God and to others. In this way, people from all walks of life are helped and all kinds of personal, marriage, and family problems are resolved — and God is glorified.”
Dr. Ritz served for many years on the staff of Christian Counseling Associates. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Ritz is an adjunct professor at Amberton University in their Counseling Department.
Counseling Fees
Counseling fees will vary depending on your needs and which counselor best meets those needs. While the counselors described above require payment at the time of your appointment, most accept checks or credit cards, and all are willing to help you file for reimbursement with your insurance carrier. In addition, First Baptist Church is able to offer some financial assistance where the need exists.