Welcome, I'm Beverly.
Counselor, former competitive figure skater, and someone who believes the real work of healing happens in ordinary moments.
My story, briefly
I spent more than a decade as a competitive figure skater. I competed nationally and internationally, was a member of the national team, and won a junior national championship along the way. Growing up inside an elite sport meant training demands that often came at the expense of a typical childhood and high school experience. I know what it's like to live under constant evaluation, to feel different from your peers, and to carry an identity that was shaped early and completely by one thing.
That experience is a big part of why I became a counselor. I wanted to be the person I needed back then: someone who understood the pressure without needing it explained, and who cared about the whole person, not just how they were performing.
Today I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, body image struggles, performance pressure, and the overwhelming emotions that come with growing, changing, and finding your place in the world. All of my sessions are online, which means you can meet with me from anywhere in Texas.
A Texan through and through
I grew up in McKinney, moved to Fort Worth for college at TCU, and never quite left. Home is now the smaller towns north of Fort Worth, out by Justin and Haslet. I know the rhythm of life in North Texas, from the suburbs to the small towns, and I love that telehealth lets me work with people in every corner of the state.
Collaborative, compassionate, and flexible
No single approach fits every person. I integrate methods based on your goals, your story, and what actually helps.
Warm and relational
I meet you where you are. Sessions feel like a real conversation with someone who is paying close attention, not a checklist.
Practical
You leave with things to try: ways to settle your nervous system, reframe a thought, have a hard conversation, or get through a rough night.
Trauma-informed
Safety and connection come first. We go at a pace your nervous system can handle, and you are always in the driver's seat.
Approaches I draw from
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Existential approaches
- EMDR
- Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
- Mindfulness
- Play- and art-based therapy
- Trauma-informed care
Education and licensure
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate), Texas. Supervised by Gregory Sparrow, LPC-S.
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (LCDC-I), Texas.
- Master of Science in Counseling, emphasis in Addiction Counseling, Texas Tech University.
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Texas Christian University.
- 2024 Minority Fellowship Scholar, selected by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for a commitment to advancing mental health care and equity in underserved communities.
- Trained in EMDR, TBRI, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
- Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals.
Where I've worked
I've provided individual counseling and facilitated counseling groups in both nonprofit and private practice settings. Much of that work has been with children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, life transitions, body image concerns, and substance use and recovery.
Being an LPC-Associate means I'm a fully trained, licensed counselor completing the supervised clinical hours required for independent licensure in Texas. I meet regularly with my supervisor to review my work, which gives you the benefit of two clinical perspectives.
Outside the counseling room
You'll find me at Pilates, planning my next trip, or spending time with my two Mini Schnauzers, who remind me daily of the value of play and presence.
"You already carry what you need. My work is to help you find it, and to walk alongside you as you learn to trust it."Beverly Wooden
Let's work together.
Request a session whenever you're ready, or start with a free 15-minute consult if you'd like to talk first.