About
Dragonfly Counseling was created in the Spring of 2016 to be a resource to the community for all ages to learn their own inner strengths, learn tools, gain insight, in order to grow and change into someone that can function at their best in all aspects of their life. We aim to improve your quality of life and help you to feel empowered to have more control of it.
Therapists
Jacqueline "Jayde" Young,
MS, LPC, RPT, EMDR CERTIFIED THERAPIST
Jayde is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in various settings over the course of her experience as a counselor including a university community clinic, an agency supporting victims of Domestic Violence, Applied Behavioral Analysis Clinics and in home therapy for those on the Autism Spectrum, and private practice.
Jayde's areas of expertise includes working with children, teens and adults who are autism spectrum, siblings or family members of people with special needs, grief, anxiety, traumatic experiences, adjustment issues, military family, and parent child relationships.
Mrs. Young is a graduate from the University of North Texas where she received her Bachelors Degree in Psychology and went on to receive her Master of Science Degree in Counseling. While in graduate school Jayde worked as Applied Behavioral Analysis therapist. During her internship in graduate school Jayde helped to create a counseling and play therapy program within two different Autism clinics. She went on to work in a domestic violence shelter and then later private practice.
Jayde's main goal in working with anyone is based on the belief that everyone knows themselves best and all people have the ability to positively grow and overcome life’s challenges. When working with children, she uses a combination of child-centered play therapy and child- parent relationship training or CPRT with parents. CPRT is a form of filial therapy that focuses on building the bond and relationship between parents and their children. When working with teens or adults Jayde can utilize sandtray therapy and expressive arts to help gain insight to what that person may be struggling with. She also at times uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to help clients who struggle with major trauma, attachment, anxiety, and grief. Her goal in counseling is to recognize the uniqueness of each individual and provides them a safe, judgment-free environment to explore their thoughts and emotions.
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Texas State Board of Professional Counselors - License #72131
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Colorado State Board of Professional Counselors - LPC # 0017545
Registered Play Therapist (RPT), The Association For Play Therapy - License #T2958
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Certified (EMDR) Therapist
Professional Activities and Memberships
Association for Play Therapy
EMDR International Association
Book Chapters :
Young, J.J., Ahr., A. E., & Schulz, L. L. (2014). Transition is the Mission. In Fineran, K.R., Houltberg, B.J., Nitza, A.G. McCoy, J.B., & Roberts, S.M.(Eds.), Group Work Experts Share Their Favorite Activities Volume 2 A guide to Choosing, Planning, Conducting, and Processing (pp. 69-72). Association for Specialists in Group Work.
Ahr, A.E., Young, J. J., & Schulz, L. L. (2014). Expression on the Spectrum. In Degges-White, S., & Colon, B.R.( Eds.), Expressive Arts Interventions for School Counselors (pp. 73-80). Springer Publishing Company LLC.
Sydney Newton, MS, LPC
Sydney is a licensed professional counselor whose range of interest includes working with adolescents, adults, and couples. She spent the majority of her graduate studies as a counselor at a university counseling clinic, providing low-cost therapy to college students and members of the local community.
Sydney is a graduate of Abilene Christian University, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and went on to complete a Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology. While completing her graduate studies, Sydney provided therapy under the supervision of licensed psychologists, primarily utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-based techniques with her clients. During her internship in graduate school, Sydney worked at a behavioral health hospital, where she was trained to work with individuals in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Sydney approaches therapy with the goal of identifying patterns in thinking and behavior, in order to help clients alter the negative cycles that have maintained their symptoms. Ultimately, Sydney wants to empower her clients by giving them a safe space to freely express their concerns, while also equipping them with the tools to manage their circumstances.
License
Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas State Board of Professional Counselors - License #81721
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Colorado State Board of Professional Counselors - LPC # 0021061