Ashton Jimenez, MS, LPC-S
Ashton Fisher Jimenez, M.S., LPC-S has spent her career supporting couples, families, and individuals attending therapy in Waco and Central Texas as they work to improve their relationships with themselves and others. She knows the effort it takes to set time aside to prioritize your mental health and healthy relationships by accessing counseling services, and works to break down barriers to engaging in the counseling process.
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Ashton is a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDR Consultant in Training. EMDR Therapy is one of the most effective therapies to utilize when there is has been a past event that was traumatic, confusing or upsetting that keeps you feeling stuck. By utilizing your brain and body's wisdom, EMDR assists you in developing more adaptive ways to cope with present stressors and heal from the past.
Ashton also has training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She enjoys assisting couples who are struggling to communicate, feeling unhappy or misunderstood in their relationship or are struggling to cope with life changes like parenting, grief and loss, difficult life circumstances, or past hurts and betrayals.
Ashton utilizes CPT, Person Centered Therapy, IFS, and ACT as additional supplements to her therapy. She enjoys supporting individuals who are going through difficult life transitions, struggling in their parenting, experiencing the loss of an important relationship, or feeling disconnected in their romantic relationship. Ashton is a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP).
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Education and Certifications
Baylor University 2004-2007
BA in Psychology
University of Tennessee 2007-2009
MS Mental Health Counseling
Certified EMDR Therapist 2022
Certified through EMDRIA, a professional organization for EMDR practitioners and researchers to seek the highest standards for the clinical use of EMDR (www.emdria.org).
Private Practice Clinician of the Year (2023)
Heart of Texas Counseling Association (Waco, TX)
Meet Mindy Bell, MS, LPC
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Am I the only one feeling this way?" or "Does having these thoughts make me a bad person?" What about questioning how others seem to manage while you feel like you're falling apart? I want to assure you that you're not alone in these thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help you find peace even during challenging situations or crises and to help you know what to do when difficult emotions arise.
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With 13 years of experience in the school setting, 11 of which were as a school counselor, I've addressed various issues affecting youth, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, childhood trauma, family and relationship challenges, and self-esteem. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with difficult family dynamics.
In my role as a counselor, I will help you become more comfortable with your emotions by changing how you perceive and process them. Additionally, I aim to equip you with the skills you need to navigate and overcome your challenges.
Education and Certifications
Tarleton State University
BS in Psychology
Tarleton University 2012
Master of Education in Counseling
Specialties: ADHD
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Shannon Yocham, MS, LPC Associate
Supervised by Ashton Jimenez, MS, LPC-S
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Shannon specializes in supporting pre-teens, teens, women, and parents as they navigate the complex and often overwhelming challenges of life. She has experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma (including physical, sexual, emotional, and generational trauma), low self-esteem, family stress, and relationship difficulties. Whether someone is dealing with daily stressors or more significant emotional pain, Shannon offers a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to begin the healing process.
Her approach to therapy is grounded in warmth, respect, and collaboration.
Shannon believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of effective treatment. She strives to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, seen, and valued—an environment where healing becomes possible. From the first session, her focus is on building trust and connection, meeting clients exactly where they are emotionally, developmentally, and experientially.
Shannon views counseling as a partnership. She works alongside her clients to identify their goals, clarify obstacles, and explore meaningful solutions. Therapy with Shannon is not one-size-fits-all; it is carefully tailored to each individual’s unique needs, history, and strengths. She uses a trauma-informed and person-centered lens, honoring each client’s lived experience and personal pace for growth.
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Shannon draws on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to support her clients’ healing and progress. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Person-Centered Therapy. She may also incorporate psychological assessments to help clarify symptoms and guide treatment planning, ensuring that clients receive the most accurate and helpful care possible.
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Her ultimate goal is to help clients build healthy coping strategies, improve communication, increase self-awareness, and strengthen emotional resilience. Shannon’s work is centered on empowering individuals to heal from past wounds, reconnect with themselves, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Education and Certifications
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science in Corporate Communications
St. Edward's University
Master’s of Science in Organizational Leadership and Ethics
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Specialized training: EMDR and TF-CBT
Cherie Almand, MS, LPC Associate
Supervised by Ashton Jimenez, MS, LPC-S
Cherie Almand, M.S., LPC Associate works to cultivate a relationship with you to help you develop and create achievable goals for counseling. During your time with Cherie she will help you gain an understanding of the issues that cause you distress and to explore possible resolutions. If your goals are to enhance your self-awareness, promote mental and emotional well-being, improve coping skills, facilitate personal growth, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and facilitate behavioral change Cherie would love to support you in meeting those goals
Cherie Almand, M.S., LPC Associate utilizes a structured process to assess and make a diagnosis based on the nature of your symptoms. Cherie also uses therapeutic intervention such as EMDR therapy, Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other appropriate therapeutic methods to optimize wellbeing.
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EMDR Therapy is one of the most effective therapies to utilize when there is has been a past event that was traumatic, confusing or upsetting. These types of life events often keep the client feeling stuck as they move through life in the present, but EMDR therapy helps you move forward with a more positive belief system and new resources for handling future stressors.
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Cheris is also trained in Interpersonal Social Rhythms Therapy (IPSRT) which is an approach utilized to treat Bipolar disorders and Mood Disorders like Depression. IPSRT can have you move from bewildered and confused about the timing of mood declines to equipped and empowered as you navigate these diagnosis. There is hope and effective counseling interventions for these conditions. Schedule your free 15 minute consultation with Cherie today to learn more about how IPSRT can support your mood stability and mental health.
Education and Certifications
Mercer University
BA in Psychology
Tarleton State University
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling