Logan Ashford

Qualifications & Experience

I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Texas A&M University – Commerce. I am professionally trained in EMDR as well as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

My Call to Christian Counseling

After my dad was diagnosed with cancer when I was a teenager, I felt so deeply sorry for the bedside manner that he received during the process. I began pursuing my career to become a radiologist to hopefully one day show more empathy for those going through similar situations as my father. I wanted to help people from beginning to end.

As life continued, I came to realize that a career in medicine would not be suitable for me and my growing family. After taking some time off, I realized that what I truly wanted to do was to help people through difficult times of their lives regardless of the situation. I was also inspired by my desire to understand and make sense of the brain and why we do what we do. This blossomed into my passion for becoming a mental health therapist.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I am what they call a “habitual hobbyist.” I love finding new interests to explore and try my hand at. I enjoy the adrenaline rush that comes with accomplishing something I thought I could never do. Sky diving, scary movies, and roller coasters are at the peak of this mountain, but I also get so much excitement from learning how to crochet, finding a new and exciting book, and exploring new places.

My greatest and most exciting accomplishment will always be my journey of being a mom and a wife. My husband and I have been married for eleven years and together we have four beautiful children.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• ADHD
• Aging and Geriatric Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chemical Dependency
• Coaching
• Counseling for Children
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Codependency
• Depression
• EMDR
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Lifespan Integration
• Marriage Counseling
• Men’s Issues
• OCD
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Professional Development
• Relationship Issues
• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Women’s Issues

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

When working with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, your brain has found itself stuck in “fight or flight” mode and you probably constantly feel as though you are trying to survive rather than getting to live your life. Taking a trauma-focused approach to this type of disorder is imperative while also being able to understand why your brain is reacting in the way that it is. Trauma affects us all differently; because of this, it is important to take this into consideration. With the help of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we can learn and understand how to change the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that we are currently experiencing to help calm the nervous system and begin thriving in your life.

Sexual Abuse

I have been working with victims of sexual abuse since the beginning of my career. This type of trauma and abuse can cause people to feel a plethora of different emotions. Together, we will work through finding the justice within yourself to be able to heal and continue to move forward, understanding that this is something that happened to you and does not define who you are. We will work together to process all of the emotions that you are experiencing and learn how to regulate them so you can begin to understand that your anger and fear are not in control – you are.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

I am an EMDR trained therapist. In our sessions together, I will help you process through past traumas that may feel too difficult to process verbally. The way EMDR works is to help you reprocess the negative thoughts that you have around the experience and replace them with positive and more helpful ones. This does not make the memory “go away” but rather helps you to be able to heal from it so you no longer feel victim to the memory itself. Imagine a fresh blanket of snow falling over the ruts that have been dug so that you can make new paths and connections.

Spiritual Development

As we walk through life, we may feel a desire to blame God for the unwanted or painful circumstances we experience. Perhaps you’ve asked the question, “If God is real, why would He allow this to happen to me?” I will work with you to help you process and understand your experiences and how they relate to God. Together we will look at what God has to say about our particular situations and how He is always there waiting for us and speaking to us. We will also explore how to hear God’s voice and discern His truth from the words of the world.

Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are some of the most complex emotions that we deal with in our lives and sometimes they can feel overwhelming. We will work together to learn and process through the root causes of these emotions and what to do when they feel unbearable. There are real, environmental and biological causes for these increased and intense emotions. We will process together to understand the specific ways you are being affected and develop tools to help you overcome and cope through psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and, if you so choose, strengthening spiritual development.

Availability (by office location):

• Rockwall – Mondays and Tuesday
• Royse City – Wednesdays and Thursdays

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals, couples, and groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express).