Healing happens
in relationships.
Most people don't come to therapy because something is "wrong" with them. They come because they've spent years carrying things they were never meant to carry alone.
Therapist, Brain & Heart Healing
About Ali
Hi, I'm Ali.
I'm an LPC-Associate passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate life's challenges — building resilience, healing from trauma, and strengthening relationships.
My background includes working extensively with foster children and families, supporting reunification efforts, and helping people process complex experiences that shape emotional well-being, self-esteem, and how we connect with others.
Because of that work, I've learned that healing is rarely linear. It happens when people feel seen, heard, safe, and supported enough to begin exploring the parts of their story they've had to carry in silence.
"You don't have to have everything figured out. You just have to show up."
My Approach
Therapy should feel
like a conversation.
I believe every person already carries strengths they can use to create meaningful change. My work is collaborative and trauma-informed — honoring your experiences, your values, and what you want your life to look like on the other side of this.
Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, build practical coping skills, and create a path toward healing that feels authentic and sustainable. You set the pace. I hold the space.
Therapy isn't about fixing you. It's about creating room to finally put some of that weight down.
Areas of Focus
What Ali specializes in
Ali works with children (ages 8+), adolescents, adults, and families navigating a range of experiences.
Why This Work Matters
"I believe healing is possible."
As a Behavioral Health Specialist with foster children and families, I witnessed incredible resilience in people who had experienced hardship, loss, and uncertainty. Those experiences continue to shape how I show up in the therapy room.
I believe people are capable of growth, even when they feel stuck. And I believe everyone deserves a space where they can be fully human — without judgment.
Education & Training
Academic Background
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology (In Progress)
Expanding clinical knowledge in assessment, trauma treatment, counseling interventions, and applied clinical practice.
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Professional Counseling
Foundation in evidence-based counseling practices, trauma-informed care, ethics, and multicultural counseling.
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Licensed in the State of Texas. Supervised by Roy 'Benje' Morrison, M.Ed., LPC-S, License #65330.
Practical Information
What to know before you book
8AM – 7PM
A sliding scale may be available based on financial need. Complete the Financial Assistance Screening to learn more.
All services are provided at Brain & Heart Healing, PLLC — 500 Chestnut Street, Suite 203, Abilene, Texas 79602. Enter through the South 6th Street doors and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Turn left. Suite 203 is on your left.
Ready When You Are
You don't have to
carry it alone.
You don't need to have the right words or a clear plan. You just have to show up. Ali will meet you there.
Book a Session with AliSupervised by Roy 'Benje' Morrison, M.Ed., LPC-S, License #65330
Regulated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC)
Brain & Heart Healing, PLLC · 500 Chestnut St., Suite 203, Abilene, TX 79602
Direct: (325) 230-5944 · Main: (325) 261-3663