Since 2004, Courtney Guhl Huckabay has dedicated her life to providing counseling and mental health support to kids and families. “I have a big heart for working with children and teens; giving them a voice, advocating for them, and helping them navigate challenges,” says Courtney. “I love seeing people grow, find their own strength, and learn how to feel confident in decision-making and finding healthier choices in their life. Being part of that journey with them is very rewarding.”
Courtney’s work with nonprofit organizations and within the school system allowed her to gain experience with the wide range of issues children face. She also saw the importance of creating a support system for kids that included parents. It was then that she saw a gap in awareness and education for parents. “Early in my career, a lot of my work really focused on children and teens, but I started realizing that there are parents who need support on how to parent and how to be supportive of their children's development and well-being,” she explains. That prompted Courtney to not only explore equipping parents with resources but also expand her counseling to include adult therapies.
As Courtney’s focus expanded, so did her awareness of needs in the community. Her desire to provide resources for as many people as possible seemed an impossible task. “It was hard for me to say no to those who are seeking support and resources,” she says. “I decided I couldn't do it alone and opened a group practice.”
Founded by Courtney in 2017, Terra Therapies has multiple therapists who specialize in providing counseling support for adults, teens, and children, beginning at age two through the end of life. Using a wide range of modalities, the team at Terra Therapies equips clients and guides them through life’s celebrations and challenges with compassionate, professional, and ethical care.
Here are ten important ways that Terra Therapies serves the community and makes a difference in lives.
Utilizing Nature and Wellness
Elements of nature provide a calming and grounding atmosphere, so the team leans into the practice’s namesake, terra, which means earth or ground in Latin. Utilizing Trinity Trails, counselors offer walk-and-talk therapy as well as outdoor sessions for clients who want to integrate nature into their healing journey.
Adult Therapy
Terra Therapies offers counseling and resource support for individual adult clients. Therapists provide talk therapy, EMDR therapy, as well as walk and talk therapy for adults ages 18 and older seeking counseling support. All therapists focus on compassionate, professional, and ethical care for clients.
Providing Resources for Parents
As a Certified Positive Discipline Educator, Courtney offers parenting seminars, workshops, and resources for parents to learn how to advocate for, and support, their children. Parenting seminars also allow parents to share experiences and gain insight and skills on how to navigate parenthood.
Supporting Students
From time management skills to working through learning disabilities to college and career exploration, therapists provide students with academic support that promotes success. By using personal interest inventories and assessing the student’s strengths, the team helps students set goals and navigate challenges and big decisions.
Grief Counseling
For both children and adults, death can be a challenging topic to explore. Counselors provide resources on how to cope with grief and be compassionate to themselves and others, such as children and family, who are navigating grief.
Group Therapy
Groups are intentionally kept small with most consisting of 4-8 people. Topics include developing a growth mindset to overcome challenges, parenting seminars, expressive art for children and teens, and utilizing the outdoors to help children explore who they are and how they fit into the community.
Play Therapy
Most appropriate for children ages 2-12, play therapy provides an avenue of communication for children who may not have the cognitive or verbal skills to share their thoughts and emotions. Play therapy allows children to express themselves in a creative way while working on emotional intelligence and regulation, communication skills, and conflict resolution. This method uses playfulness and toys to practice those skills in a way that is comfortable for the child.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Terra Therapies has multiple therapists who provide trauma-informed care using modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR utilizes techniques other than talk therapy to allow clients to work through challenges and trauma.
Continuing Education
As a Continuing Education Provider, Terra Therapies partners with the community and offers training and Continuing Education Units for local therapists, school staff, and organizations in trauma-informed therapy, play therapy, and parent support.
Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Options
Terra Therapies is open six days a week and offers evening and Saturday appointments, allowing clients to find times that best fit their schedules. Therapists also offer Telehealth Counseling through secure video conference.
Recognizing that quality counseling is a financial investment, Terra Therapies accepts select insurance plans and offers different levels of fees depending on the level of expertise and certifications of the provider. The practice has Student Providers who are pursuing their Masters degree, Associate Providers who have graduated from their Masters program and are in the residency and clinical stage of working towards obtaining full licensure under the supervision of a Board Approved Supervisor, and fully licensed therapists.
For more information and to connect with clinical support staff, visit terratherapiestx.com and complete the contact form, email info@terratherapiestx.com, or call 817-887-9505. Also follow Terra Therapies on Facebook and Instagram for helpful coping skills, resources for mental health, and announcements concerning office availability.