North Texas LGBTQIA+ Therapy
About Us
LGBTQ+ individual and relationship counseling in Plano, Texas.
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Ellery Wren, MA, LPC Associate
(She/Her)
Supervised by Belinda Gale Hartschuh, LMFT, LPC-S (#65083).
For Individuals
Therapy can help you get unstuck and empower you to take action on the things you’ve been wanting to do but have felt unable to achieve.
Low self-esteem (often rooted in trauma) can trap you in a cycle of self-doubt and missed opportunities. It’s time to break free.
Whether you’re struggling with negative self-talk, lack of confidence, trauma, or feelings of inadequacy, you can reclaim your self-worth and live a life that feels worth living.
Imagine feeling empowered to pursue opportunities without the weight of self-doubt holding you back.
We specialize in guiding individuals to overcome low self-esteem and discover a stronger, more confident self.
Learn to quiet that inner critic, develop self-compassion, overcome imposter syndrome, and discover your authentic self. We can guide you in building the confidence to stand tall, find your voice, and live a life of purpose and meaning.
For Relationships
Relationship therapy can be a proactive way to build a stronger, more fulfilling, and resilient relationship (or relationships). It’s an investment in your partnership and your future.
Therapy can also help you overcome conflict, miscommunication, and emotional distance, empowering you to build a supportive, loving, and deeply connected relationship (or relationships).
Unresolved issues, misunderstandings, and unmet needs can trap your relationship in patterns of frustration and disconnection. It doesn’t have to be this way! Together, we can rewrite your story and potentially create the relationship you’ve always wanted.
Imagine experiencing conversations filled with empathy and understanding rather than tension and defensiveness.
Learn to express your needs clearly, heal old wounds, foster emotional connection, and rediscover intimacy. We can guide you in creating a partnership where you feel deeply understood, seen, and connected.
There are lots of ways to be in the world
Society says you have to be a certain way and do things in a certain way. We call BS on that. Much of what holds us back are simply social constructs. You don’t have to live this way.
You can live your authentic life. It may feel scary – especially if that means exploring and discovering possibilities that you kept hidden or were scared to consider. Maybe you never really realized that you have options – and things can be different.
Who are you deep inside? In what ways are you holding back? How would your life be different if you weren’t afraid or didn’t have your current limitations? What if you could really be you.
These can be unsettling and scary questions. You may not feel like you have options or choices, but you do. Sometimes you just need a sounding board and a safe and supportive place to explore.
Your life can be rich and full while also accommodating your needs and limitations. Believe it or not, you are not alone. There are other people like you, and your differences can be accommodated and accepted. You can be free to be you! And maybe even develop some compassion for your younger self.
We can help.
Ellery Wren, MA, LPC Associate (she/her)
Supervised by Belinda Gale Hartschuh, MA, LMFT, LPC-S
Why Did You Become A Therapist?
I’ve had a variety of therapists throughout my life. Some have been awful (they didn’t last long), and some were “meh.” They helped with whatever I was struggling with at the time, but I didn’t really take therapy seriously. For me, therapy was more like a weekly opportunity to vent about my frustrations and the ways that my life wasn’t working for me. I wasn’t motivated to make changes (I didn’t even know anything could change), so not much changed.
And then my life blew up.
I was an emotional mess and needed help. My sister found me a therapist – one I would never have picked for myself (because she could see what I couldn’t see). He was the therapist I needed, and he changed the way I viewed and participated in therapy. I started journaling and really examined myself and my life. It was hard but unbelievably rewarding.
Rather than me talking the entire time, we had fascinating back-and-forth conversations where he listened to my thoughts and feelings while asking questions and challenging some of my thoughts and interpretations.
Most of all, he gave me permission to be me, which opened up a whole new way of seeing the world. That sounds so simple, but it was incredibly powerful and life-changing. In fact, it was so life-changing that I decided I wanted to be able to help others in a similar way.
It’s not all about the therapist though – it’s also about you as the client. How invested are you in therapy? Are you ready to really examine your life?
Guiding Principles
You’re Not Broken
You’re not broken – you are coping (with a lot). It’s my job to help you explore your inner world and solve the challenges in your life.
Feminist-Oriented
Inflexible gender roles can negatively impact people of all genders.
Queer-Affirming
It’s not enough to just be knowledgeable or “affirming.” It’s different talking with a therapist who really gets you.
Humanist
I view you and your challenges through a humanistic lens, which means I see and honor your inherent worth, autonomy, and unique experiences. This is a space where you can be free to be yourself without moral judgments.
Trauma-Informed
Trauma can shape the way you think, feel, and relate to others, but healing is possible. I’m trained in EMDR, a research-backed therapy that helps process stuck experiences in a way that honors your pace and readiness.
Our Plano Office
Take a look at the waiting room and our therapy office at 8105 Rasor Blvd, Suite 225, Plano TX 75024, so it looks familiar when you arrive!
A bright and open space.
Your view.
The best comfort pillow.
One of many waiting areas.
Education & Training
Formal education, licensing, certifications, and clinical training
Formal Education
Professional Counseling
Amberton University
Master of Arts (MA)
March 2022 – March 2024
Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
Master of Arts (MA)
2018 – 2022
Arts & Technology
University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Arts (MA)
2011 – 2018
Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate)
License #95184
Supervised by Belinda Gale Hartschuh, MA, LMFT, LPC-S
Texas Behavioral Health Council (BHEC).
Certifications
Certified LGBTQIA Affirmative Therapist
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes | 50 Hours | 2024
Neurodiversity Training
Challenging Myths about Autism: What Assessors and Therapists Need to Know
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
6 Hours | 2022
Relationship Training
Gottman Level 1 & 2
The Gottman Institute
John Gottman, Ph.D. & Julie Gottman, Ph.D. | 2024
Emotionally Focused Therapy: Evidence-Based Interventions for Distressed Couples
PESI
Katherine Rheem, Ed.D., LMFT | 2024
Trauma Training
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDRIA
Kendall Hart, LPC-S, LPCC | 2024-2025
Clinical Training
CAMS Suicide Prevention Training
CAMS
10 Hours | 2023
2-Day Anxiety Certification Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention Treatment for GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, and Phobias
PESI
12.5 Hours | 2023
LGBTQ+ Training
Introduction to LGBTQIA Training
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Joe Kort, Ph.D. | 2023
Working with Male Same-Sex Couples
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
David Fawcett Ph.D., LCSW | 2023
Working with Female Same-Sex Couples
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Anna Azorsky, MA. | 2023
Bisexuality
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
David Ley, P.hD. | 2023
Mixed-Orientation Relationships
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Joe Kort, Ph.D. | 2023
Asexuality
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Jennie Steinberg, LMFT, PLCC. | 2023
Working with Transgender and Gender Diverse Clients
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Accy Mercer LMSW, Arlene Lev, LCSW-R | 2023
Spirituality and Religious Abuse and Trauma Around LGBTQ Sexual Health
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Rachel Needle, Psy.D. | 2024
Overview of Consensual Nonmonogamy
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Margie Nichols, Ph.D. | 2024
Sexual Fluidity: Research Findings and Implications for Affirmative Therapy
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Lisa Diamond, Ph.D. | 2024
Supporting LGBTQ Youth
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Jo Langford, M.A. | 2024
Supporting Parents of LGBTQ Youth
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Jo Langford, M.A. | 2024
Trauma of Growing Up LGBTQ
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Joe Kort, Ph.D. | 2024
Understanding the Spectrum of Orientation Expression
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)
Joe Kort, Ph.D. | 2024
COLLIN COUNTY TEXAS
Take the First Step
Plano LGBTQ+ therapy: A dedicated space for healing and growth in Plano, Texas (just south of Frisco).
Sage Finch Counseling
8105 Rasor Blvd, Suite 225
Plano, TX 75075
We see clients in-person and online from our Plano, Texas office. Most of our clients come from Collin County and surrounding areas:
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