My name is Donn Edgington. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. I am a Christian and try to utilize Christian principles in my life and in my sessions. I have 3 Masters Degrees, Education, Human Services, and Professional Counseling. I also have a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management. I have worked with kids and teenagers for most of my professional career in a variety of capacities including Pre-K teacher, House-Parent at several Children's Homes, Foster Care Case Manager, Residential Program Director for a Residential Treatment Center and now as a Professional Counselor. In many of these positions I worked with kids and families who had been through severe trauma. I have most recently been working in a Domestic Violence Center that was part of a Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) where I worked with survivors of Domestic Violence and Childhood abuse including neglect and sexual assault. I look forward to working with you and helping you navigate what you are going through. Thank You for considering me.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The first session is about getting to know each other and starting to build the trust that is needed between a client and therapist. Be prepared to talk about yourself during the first session, not just why you are seeking counseling. I am also opening to answering questions about myself in the sessions. I do not believe that working on problems for 1 hour a week is a good solution for most problems, so I work with my clients to give them goals to try each week between sessions. These goals are decided by both of us during the sessions and are to enhance the sessions.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I am a cognitive behavioral therapist meaning I believe our behaviors, thoughts and feelings all interact with each other. I utilize mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Coping Skills, Self-Care, and many other techniques to assist my clients in improving their lives in the areas that they want to work on.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have been told I am easy to talk to and I feel I listen well. I have numerous years of experiences working in the Mental Health field as both a therapist and a trainer to offer to my clients. I also have many resources that can benefit a variety of people in many differing situations.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Children, Teens, Individuals struggling with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, or Trauma