Prosper Counseling

Life can be challenging and difficult at times, but seeking help when you, your child, your marriage, or your family is struggling is an admirable step that takes strength, not weakness. Counseling is an opportunity for us to work together to help you, your child, or your family solve existing concerns, reach new goals, and experience the joy in life you desire!

Marcey Mettica, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S

Owner of Prosper Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Registered Play Therapist Supervisor

Child, Adolescent, Adult & Family Counselor

Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator

Therapeutic/ Filial Parent Educator

Counseling Approach

I believe everyone has the inner capabilities to cope with problems and move toward self-fulfillment and happiness, but sometimes we ALL need help to do so. By focusing on feelings, thoughts, relationships, and personal or family patterns, individuals can gain greater insight and discover how to move to a place of contentment and wholeness. I consider counseling an opportunity to work together, to help you or your child, solve existing concerns, reach new goals, and experience the joy in life you desire.

Education and Experience

Marcey brings over fifteen years of experience helping children and families in a variety of capacities. Marcey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University, a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, and a Doctorate in Family Studies at Texas Woman’s University.

Marcey has worked extensively with children and adolescent survivors of sexual abuse and non-offending parents at the Denton County Children’s Advocacy Center. She worked at University Behavioral Health Hospital as a therapist for adolescents in both inpatient and outpatient settings providing her a wealth of experience with youth in crisis including those suffering from severe trauma, suicidal ideation, self-harm, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and aggression. Marcey has experience working with divorcing parents involved in custody disputes and advocating for children in the foster care system. She has worked with several agencies including Collin County Probation providing substance abuse assessments, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and the Collin County Courts.

Marcey has worked for years in private practice and specializes in helping children, teens, and families with a variety of issues.

Associations & Organizations

American Counseling Association

American Counseling Association for Children and Adolescents

Association for Play Therapy

North Texas Association for Play Therapy

Texas Counseling Association

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Texas Council on Family Violence

National Council on Family Relations

North American Society of Adlerian Psychology

Please visit our website at www.ProsperCounseling.com to learn more about our counselors, our credentials, and our services.

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