Abby Arend

Life can feel like a lot sometimes. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety, struggling with confidence, feeling overwhelmed by school or expectations, navigating friendships or relationships, or just trying to figure out who you are and what you want. You might know something feels off but not really know how to put it into words. Therapy can be a place to talk about all of it—without judgment and without having to have everything figured out before you walk through the door.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Bridget Jowid, LPC-S. I earned my master’s degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University and my bachelor’s degree in Communications from Baylor University.

I work primarily with teens and young adults as they navigate the ups and downs of growing up. I especially enjoy working with clients who are figuring out their identity, navigating relationships, managing anxiety or stress, building confidence, or going through a big transition. Whether that means starting high school, leaving for college, graduating, entering the “real world,” or simply trying to understand yourself a little better, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

I also have a special place in my heart for athletes and former athletes. As a former collegiate athlete, I understand how much of your identity can become connected to your sport. When you’re injured, struggling with performance, changing teams, leaving your sport, or figuring out who you are outside of athletics, it can bring up a lot more than people realize. I want to help athletes feel like they are more than their performance.

My approach to therapy is honest, genuine, and relational. I believe that our relationships and experiences shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. We’ll take time to understand where your thoughts, feelings, and patterns come from and how they may be affecting you today.

Most importantly, I want therapy to feel like a place where you can actually be yourself. I’m not here to lecture you, tell you what you “should” be doing, or pretend I have all the answers. I want to listen, ask the right questions, and work with you to figure out what you need. Sometimes that means sitting with you in the hard stuff, and sometimes it means challenging you when you need a different perspective.

Whether you’re struggling with something specific or simply feel like you could use someone in your corner, I would be honored to walk alongside you. You don’t have to know exactly what to say or where to start—we can figure that out together.