Kimberlyn Jaggers

Qualifications & Experience

I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience from Texas A&M. I also have a Master of Science in Family and Child Studies from Texas State University that I gained in order to work as a Certified Child Life Specialist in hospitals where I provided psychosocial support to hospitalized children and their families to help them cope better with the stress of the hospital, diagnosis, or procedures. And finally, I have a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.

My Call to Christian Counseling

Having worked as a Certified Child Life Specialist for five years, I saw many situations that warranted longer term psychosocial support that I was unable to provide in that professional capacity. Working in the emergency room for most of that time, I saw too many children, adolescents, and young adults who needed follow up or more in-depth support that I could not provide past the walls of the hospital, which led me to determine that I wanted to do more. In addition, God has placed people in my life who have supported, encouraged, and challenged me to think more critically about what my God-given strengths are and how I can best spread Jesus’ love to others in this world.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I love to bake! I recently took some classes to learn French baking, like cream puffs, éclairs, croissants, and pan au chocolat. I also recently got some sourdough starter from a friend and have made sourdough loaves, biscotti, and pancakes all from the same starter! In addition, I love to do jigsaw puzzles, crochet, and play video games.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• ADHD
• Aging and Geriatric Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chemical Dependency
• Coaching
• Counseling for Children
• Counseling for Teens
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Lifespan Integration
• Men’s Issues
• OCD
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Professional Development
• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Weight Loss
• Women’s Issues

Counseling for Children

Did you know that children experience life’s trials differently than adults do? Not only do they understand things differently, but they also process them uniquely. No matter what situation your child is experiencing – anxiety, anger, trauma, divorce – we will work together to decipher each challenge in terms they can understand and find a path forward to healthier coping with their current trial as well as others in the future.

Counseling for Teens

Being a teenager is one of the hardest phases of life! Rushing thoughts, anxiety about friends and foes, confusion about who you are . . . every day brings a brand new challenge. Whether you still feel like a child and don’t know what you are doing or you feel like you are already basically an adult and your parents or other adults just don’t get it, I am here for you. It is normal to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused in life, but it is especially true as a teen. In this season of life, it can be extremely helpful to have someone outside of your family and friends who can not only listen to what you are going through, but actually hear and understand you. I would be honored to walk alongside you, discovering new strategies and skills for navigating life together.

Spiritual Development

No matter where you are in your faith journey, sometimes we find ourselves in a season of trial, worry, or doubt. My heart is to come alongside you as we work together to strengthen and develop your faith. Whether it looks like exploring your beliefs, discovering Jesus, or reconnecting with our Father, I would be honored to walk with you. Spiritual development doesn’t need to be scary and I hope to bring a sense of safety and wonder to the journey to either discover or rediscover who you are and whose you are.

Grief and Loss

Grief is not something that we completely heal from; rather, it is something that we work to heal enough to carry it with us. There is no formula or correct way to process loss, but I would love nothing more than to support and guide you along the path toward healing. Sometimes this support looks like listening as you verbally process your experience and sometimes it looks like collaborating to create coping plans through everyday reminders of your loss. Whatever it looks like, I will be right there with you to meet you where you are today.

Anxiety

Have you ever found yourself completely unable to function at work because your boss simply asked you to come into their office to talk at the end of the day? Or maybe you find yourself overthinking to the point where you are so paralyzed with anxiety you can’t even get out of bed? If this is you, you are NOT alone! While there is a normal level of anxiety we feel in this world, there is also a level that can keep us from being able to enjoy life. I want to work with you to explore what your anxiety looks like and create plans to manage it realistically. Anxiety is not your identity! Whether you want to focus on daily management of anxiety or you want to realign your biblical view of it, I will meet you there.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Allen – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Online Counseling – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As an LPC-Associate, some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).