Back to School Basics: Routines

The beginning of school is a time to reset or establish routines that make sense. We can all agree that the last couple of CoVid years have required some fast thinking, right? Managing the routine consistently promotes security and taking responsibility. Check out my...

EMDR: trauma counseling for overwhelming events

Over the last 20 years of providing evidence based counseling to children, families and women, I’ve been watching the research grow around EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing works to help clients with trauma counseling for overwhelming events in...
Starting The New Year Right! Our New Clinician

Starting The New Year Right! Our New Clinician

Amanda Golden de Duke, LPC Intern Supervised by Christy Graham, LPCS RPTS I’d like to introduce Acorn’s newest clinician. Amanda graduated from a Christian university, lived in El Salvador, and has worked with children in foster care. She brings a wealth...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

From all of us, to all of you. We hope your Christmas Holiday bring peace, connection, and memories. We thank you for allowing us into your lives to strengthen relationships and community all year long. The Acorn Team Christy, Dr. Pam, Ashley, Stephanie and...
Can you find the Acorn?

Can you find the Acorn?

Somewhere in south Denton and north Corinth, Acorn Counseling has a new ad. Can you find it? Take a picture of it, put the hashtag #acornstrengthens and Acorn will reward you with a prize!
Before the I Do’s

Before the I Do’s

A 5 week premarital group Charity Kelly, student of marriage and family therapy and a wife, always advocates for love and all of the beauty that marriage entails. This group will give tools and nuggets to help maintain the love after the wedding bells. You will leave...
Days Of Opportunity: Training Your Child

Days Of Opportunity: Training Your Child

In the moment… Gripping the steering wheel, I watch as my youngest walks to my car. His slow step, hunched back, and downcast eyes say this day has been difficult. Sighing as he slumps into his seat, he hands me the note from the teacher. Here we go again… Maybe...