Phone: 214.502.8678
Fax: 214.821.5395
Email: souad@caringcounselingservices.com
The most difficult phase of life is not when no one understands you; it is when you don’t understand yourself. - Author unknown
Are you struggling with:
I CAN HELP.
We all have times where life’s challenges are too heavy to carry alone. It is at these times that we can turn to someone who would listen and care. My approach to counseling is rooted in the deep belief and conviction that in a safe and supportive environment, every individual has the ability to change, regardless of the circumstances. A caring and compassionate therapist, I offer support to those experiencing difficulties whether in their marriage or personal life. My diverse background and life experiences allow me to work with adolescents, adults, families and couples. I am open to treat males or females from different ethnicities or religious affiliations.
As a clinician, I have twenty-two years of clinical experience with couples, families, and individuals from different ethnic and religious backgrounds who struggle with these issues. Also having trained as a hospital chaplain for adults and children, I have worked with patients and families facing terminal illnesses and difficult life decisions.
Whether you are experiencing any of these issues or are simply feeling stuck or overwhelmed by events and life circumstances, therapy can be a very powerful tool. In our counseling sessions I will help you verbalize and be aware of the thoughts and behaviors that might be keeping you in your present situation. Change can be scary, but in our sessions you will learn to recognize and navigate through your fears.
As my client you will experience warmth, acceptance and encouragement. At the same time you will hear honesty and insight that will challenge your thinking and shine a light on possibly self-defeating behaviors. Together, we will explore your life-choices and establish new, self-affirming behaviors that will allow you to reach the goals you have set for yourself.
If you are looking at your life through dark-colored glasses, therapy will help you have a more realistic view of your situation. It can provide you the ability to step back and examine it in a more objective way, thus empowering you to restructure your life and make positive changes.
I truly believe that the answers are already within you. My role is to help you unlock these answers by guiding and encouraging you to reach within yourself and draw on the God-given wisdom you already possess. You are the driver; I am your partner in your journey toward self-discovery and self-actualization.
Years in Practice: 22 Years
School: University of North Texas, M.S in Counseling
Year Graduated: 1997
License No. and State: LPC 16647 Texas; NCC 48449
Cost: $160 for initial 90-minute session. $120 per 50-minute session thereafter.
Insurance: AETNA, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
Payment: Venmo, Cash, or Check (for established clients only).
Please download, fill out, and bring the following forms to your first appointment:
- Client Information Case History Form
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"Souad Shrime is one of the most incredible individuals I have ever met. She came into my life as a true Godsend. Souad has the combined gifts of exceptional insight, intuitiveness, and compassion. I believe she is unparalleled in her efforts." - Karen M
"I now think of life in terms of B.C. and A.C., meaning 'Before Counseling' with Souad and 'After Counseling.' The tools she has given me to help deal with life issues has made a tremendous improvement in my health and happiness that is noticeable to myself and loved ones. Her compassionate and fair counseling approach has helped me achieve a higher quality of life." - Kerry B
"Souad helped my husband and me solve issues we didn't know we had; things we've buried and have been carrying around for 9 years. We've both learned to communicate more gently with each other. We're sweethearts again. We love being married." - Bob & Doris