Michael D. Ashenfelter, LPC-S holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Texas Tech University, a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and is currently under supervision to become a Certified EFT therapist.
He is the founder and director of Ashenfelter Counseling in Dallas, Texas, with his wife Tiffany Ashenfelter, LPC-S. His primary focus of practice is seeing couples, families, and individuals within an EFT framework to help them create new relational patterns and form healthy attachments for lasting change.
He also partners with Cooper Clinic Nutrition Services’ Cooper Weight Loss program and works with their patients in gaining deeper insight into their behavioral health patterns to help achieve their health and wellness goals. He is a member of the International Enter for Excellence in EFT (ICEEFT), Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS), & Dallas Society of Psychoanalytic Psychology (DSPP).
Michael D. Ashenfelter, LPC-S holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Texas Tech University, a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and is currently under supervision to become a Certified EFT therapist.
He is the founder and director of Ashenfelter Counseling in Dallas, Texas, with his wife Tiffany Ashenfelter, LPC-S. His primary focus of practice is seeing couples, families, and individuals within an EFT framework to help them create new relational patterns and form healthy attachments for lasting change.
He also partners with Cooper Clinic Nutrition Services’ Cooper Weight Loss program and works with their patients in gaining deeper insight into their behavioral health patterns to help achieve their health and wellness goals. He is a member of the International Enter for Excellence in EFT (ICEEFT), Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS), & Dallas Society of Psychoanalytic Psychology (DSPP).
Erin Davis, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor and Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor.
Erin received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University.
Erin is honored and humbled every time she walks along side a couple working to find their way home to each other. She also uses EFT to help families and individuals through seasons of grief, anxiety, and depression.
Erin sees clients through her practice, Erin Davis Marriage and Family Therapy in Kaufman, TX and online throughout TX.
Erin Davis, LMFT-S, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor and Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor.
Erin received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University.
Erin is honored and humbled every time she walks along side a couple working to find their way home to each other. She also uses EFT to help families and individuals through seasons of grief, anxiety, and depression.
Erin sees clients through her practice, Erin Davis Marriage and Family Therapy in Kaufman, TX and online throughout TX.
Melodie Alexander earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Thomas Edison State University, followed by her master’s degree in professional counseling from Texas Woman’s University. Currently, she is under supervision to become a Certified EFT Therapist.
She has been a member of the NTEFT Steering Team since 2019.
Melodie sees clients both in-person and online at Lifeologie Counseling. https://wefixbrains.com/plano-counseling/counselor/melodie-alexander/
She walks beside couples providing a safe, therapeutic environment to heal from various relational conflicts, feelings of disconnection, recovering from affairs, or simply wishing to deepen their intimacy. Plus, Melodie walks alongside individuals struggling with grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Melodie has been married for over three decades and has two adult daughters, two sons-in-law, and a new grandbaby. When Melodie isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, decorating, baking, and working in her flower beds. Often, you can find her drinking coffee, reading, or doing Pilates in the morning.
Melodie Alexander earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Thomas Edison State University, followed by her master’s degree in professional counseling from Texas Woman’s University. Currently, she is under supervision to become a Certified EFT Therapist.
She has been a member of the NTEFT Steering Team since 2019.
Melodie sees clients both in-person and online at Lifeologie Counseling. https://wefixbrains.com/plano-counseling/counselor/melodie-alexander/
She walks beside couples providing a safe, therapeutic environment to heal from various relational conflicts, feelings of disconnection, recovering from affairs, or simply wishing to deepen their intimacy. Plus, Melodie walks alongside individuals struggling with grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Melodie has been married for over three decades and has two adult daughters, two sons-in-law, and a new grandbaby. When Melodie isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, decorating, baking, and working in her flower beds. Often, you can find her drinking coffee, reading, or doing Pilates in the morning.
Mindy Howard graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Master of Science Degree in Family Therapy.
Mindy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. She trained at the Family Studies Center at UT Southwestern in Dallas, where she focused on medical family therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Mindy is the founder and lead therapist at Converge Couple Therapy, where she works with couples, families, and individuals to support healthy, connected relationships.
Outside of work, Mindy counsels premarital couples with her husband at The Village Church in Denton and volunteers with various community organizations.
She is a mom to 3 kids and loves being outdoors to garden, hike, and travel.
Mindy Howard graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Master of Science Degree in Family Therapy.
Mindy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. She trained at the Family Studies Center at UT Southwestern in Dallas, where she focused on medical family therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Mindy is the founder and lead therapist at Converge Couple Therapy, where she works with couples, families, and individuals to support healthy, connected relationships.
Outside of work, Mindy counsels premarital couples with her husband at The Village Church in Denton and volunteers with various community organizations.
She is a mom to 3 kids and loves being outdoors to garden, hike, and travel.
Le Shepard, LPC and Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, earned her Bachelor of Science and her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman’s University. She’s been in love with EFT since first learning about it in graduate school and has been a member of the NTEFT Steering Team since 2020.
Le is the founder of 1000 Hills Counseling and Consulting, an online only practice focused on couples and parents in Texas. She works extensively with people on difficult parenting journeys, specifically adoptive parents and parents of children with disabilities.
Le is passionate about helping couples reconnect and beat the statistics that say their relationships are doomed because of the challenges they face in parenting. She specializes in parenting trauma and often speaks to parent groups or trains other therapists to support struggling parents as individuals or couples.
When she’s not counseling, Le reads excessively and writes book reviews for therapists through The Therapist’s Bookshelf and her popular Instagram account, @TherapyBooks. She also stays busy hiking and traveling the country with her husband and kids.
Le Shepard, LPC earned her Bachelor of Science and her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman’s University. She is currently under supervision to become a Certified EFT Therapist. She’s been in love with EFT since first learning about it in graduate school and has been a member of the NTEFT Steering Team since 2020.
Le is the founder of 1000 Hills Counseling and Consulting, an online only practice focused on couples and parents in Texas. She works extensively with people on difficult parenting journeys, specifically adoptive parents and parents of children with disabilities.
Le is passionate about helping couples reconnect and beat the statistics that say their relationships are doomed because of the challenges they face in parenting. She specializes in parenting trauma and often speaks to parent groups or trains other therapists to support struggling parents as individuals or couples.
When she’s not counseling, Le reads excessively and writes book reviews for therapists through The Therapist’s Bookshelf and her popular Instagram account, @TherapyBooks. She also stays busy hiking and traveling the country with her husband and kids.
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Rachel Pendergraft, LMFT-S is a passionate and dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University (2014). Since 2019, she has been honored to practice in North Texas, where she’s also a proud member of the North Texas Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) steering team. Rachel is inspired daily by the life-changing work of EFT therapists and their commitment to transforming relationships.
As the founder of Coupled: Couples Counseling and Coaching, Rachel specializes in helping couples and individuals break free from unhealthy patterns and rediscover the joy of connection. With a compassionate, intuitive, and sometimes humorous approach, she walks alongside her clients through their journey of healing and growth. Rachel believes that when people feel seen and heard, they can create lasting change—and she is there as a trusted guide and witness to that transformation.
Recently, Rachel has taken on the role of LMFT Supervisor, mentoring and supporting LMFT Associates as they navigate their licensure path.
Rachel Pendergraft, LMFT-S is a passionate and dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University (2014). Since 2019, she has been honored to practice in North Texas, where she’s also a proud member of the North Texas Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) steering team. Rachel is inspired daily by the life-changing work of EFT therapists and their commitment to transforming relationships.
As the founder of Coupled: Couples Counseling and Coaching, Rachel specializes in helping couples and individuals break free from unhealthy patterns and rediscover the joy of connection. With a compassionate, intuitive, and sometimes humorous approach, she walks alongside her clients through their journey of healing and growth. Rachel believes that when people feel seen and heard, they can create lasting change—and she is there as a trusted guide and witness to that transformation.
Recently, Rachel has taken on the role of LMFT Supervisor, mentoring and supporting LMFT Associates as they navigate their licensure path.
Sharla Austin, LMFT, graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University.
Sharla is a partner and the Director of Clinical Care at Relational Therapy Collective where she has the honor of working with couples, families and individuals utilizing the framework of Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Sharla’s training at the Family Studies Center at UT Southwestern in Dallas was instrumental in fostering a deep love of EFT and provided a rich learning environment rooted in EFT. Building upon the EFT foundation established at UTSW, Sharla has completed through Core Skills training, participated in group EFT supervision and continues to take advantage of EFT training and volunteer opportunities in an effort to continually grow as an EFT clinician.
Outside of work, Sharla loves to travel, play volleyball and enjoy good food. She is a wife and mother and is also a proud alumni of Boston College where she earned her undergraduate degree.
Sharla Austin, LMFT, graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University.
Sharla is a partner and the Director of Clinical Care at Relational Therapy Collective where she has the honor of working with couples, families and individuals utilizing the framework of Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Sharla’s training at the Family Studies Center at UT Southwestern in Dallas was instrumental in fostering a deep love of EFT and provided a rich learning environment rooted in EFT. Building upon the EFT foundation established at UTSW, Sharla has completed through Core Skills training, participated in group EFT supervision and continues to take advantage of EFT training and volunteer opportunities in an effort to continually grow as an EFT clinician.
Outside of work, Sharla loves to travel, play volleyball and enjoy good food. She is a wife and mother and is also a proud alumni of Boston College where she earned her undergraduate degree.
Dr. Alexandra Marcotte is the co-director of Sacred Ground Psychotherapy with her husband in Keller, TX. She is a licensed psychologist, holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Divine Mercy University (DMU), and is an ICEEFT Certified therapist in Individual Therapy (EFIT) and Couples Therapy (EFCT).
As an authorized PSYPACT provider, Alex offers care to adults and couples across the United States, and intensive couples therapy from her office in Keller. She has presented to audiences across the United States on the neuroscience of love and attachment, with a focus on making the intersection of culture, faith and science actionable so audiences can make meaningful connections that facilitate real experiences of change.
Her favorite place is with her people, including her husband and their four kids, preferably camping in the mountains with a good book.
Dr. Alexandra Marcotte is the co-director of Sacred Ground Psychotherapy with her husband in Keller, TX. She is a licensed psychologist, holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Divine Mercy University (DMU), and is an ICEEFT Certified therapist in Individual Therapy (EFIT) and Couples Therapy (EFCT).
As an authorized PSYPACT provider, Alex offers care to adults and couples across the United States, and intensive couples therapy from her office in Keller. She has presented to audiences across the United States on the neuroscience of love and attachment, with a focus on making the intersection of culture, faith and science actionable so audiences can make meaningful connections that facilitate real experiences of change.
Her favorite place is with her people, including her husband and their four kids, preferably camping in the mountains with a good book.
Steering Team Advisor
Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen holds the PhD in Clinical Psychology with specialized training in treating problematic sexual behavior, sex, shame and trauma.
She is Co-Founder and Director at the Training and Research Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy (TRI EFT Alliant) and faculty at Alliant International University.
Dr. Jorgensen is a certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor and honored to be on Susan Johnson’s team of Certified Trainers; she presents alongside Dr. Johnson several times a year. She is best known for providing EFT training and support, online and in-person, and for her best selling videos Emotionally Focused Therapy: A Complete Treatment and EFT Step by Step.
She facilitates the Hold Me Tight Workshop For Therapists and Their Partners in the U.S. and Internationally. She maintains a clinical practice, is a recognized speaker and serves as a consultant around the globe.
She can be found online doing webinars or hanging out on various virtual platforms advancing online education and training on attachment, sexuality and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
She is devoted to strengthening families through helping couples develop safe and secure marital bonds and helping other therapists learn more effective couple’s therapy. Married to the love of her life, she and Max are proud to be grandparents of nine delightful (smart and attractive too) little beings.
Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen holds the PhD in Clinical Psychology with specialized training in treating problematic sexual behavior, sex, shame and trauma.
She is Co-Founder and Director at the Training and Research Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy (TRI EFT Alliant) and faculty at Alliant International University.
Dr. Jorgensen is a certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor and honored to be on Susan Johnson’s team of Certified Trainers; she presents alongside Dr. Johnson several times a year. She is best known for providing EFT training and support, online and in-person, and for her best selling videos Emotionally Focused Therapy: A Complete Treatment and EFT Step by Step.
She facilitates the Hold Me Tight Workshop For Therapists and Their Partners in the U.S. and Internationally. She maintains a clinical practice, is a recognized speaker and serves as a consultant around the globe.
She can be found online doing webinars or hanging out on various virtual platforms advancing online education and training on attachment, sexuality and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
She is devoted to strengthening families through helping couples develop safe and secure marital bonds and helping other therapists learn more effective couple’s therapy. Married to the love of her life, she and Max are proud to be grandparents of nine delightful (smart and attractive too) little beings.