Hello there! My name is Abbi Jones Pruitt, and I'm a Board Certified (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) licensed in Texas and Louisiana. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health and social services field, I take pride in providing a safe and non-judgmental space for people to share their thoughts and explore new ways of coping with life's challenges. Taking the first step to seek counseling takes courage. For some, it can be frightening, intimidating and uncomfortable; for others, embarrassing. My goal is to help make it one of the best decisions of your life!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During the initial session, I briefly start with introductions, followed by discussions of client rights. If the client fully understands their rights and give consent to treatment, I then provide them with the space to discuss what brings them in to therapy. During this time, my clients can expect to receive respect, empathy, genuineness, and honesty throughout the session so that they feel comfortable with openly exploring their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

As an experienced psychotherapist, I believe that my greatest strength as a provider is my ability to establish a professional and mutually respectful relationship with my client(s). This is vitally important and necessary as it allows for effective and meaningful outcomes. Throughout the therapeutic relationship, I work closely with my clients to build rapport so that they feel comfortable in exploring areas that are important to them, not me. I remain cognizant of their needs and desires and assist them in developing treatment goals that are S.M.A.R.T, and consistent with projected outcomes, all while monitoring their progress and making adjustments as needed. It's their journey! I simply get the pleasure of witnessing them become better versions of themselves.

About Abbi Pruitt