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Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S

Essential Counseling Group

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Frisco, TX 75033
Let's Connect (972) 284-7922
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Essential Counseling Group strives to help you become your best self. We service individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing increased stress, caregiver stress, anxiety, depression, grief etc. We believe that there is power in simply being heard. To request and appointment copy and paste link: essentialcounselinggroup.clientsecure.me
Essential Counseling Group (ECG) is a collective of Licensed Therapists with real-world & professional clinical skills. We provide a variety of specialties including individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, trauma-focused therapy, and grief counseling. Our team has served clients of diverse backgrounds and age groups.
Why Choose ECG? We are experienced and passionate therapists invested in your healing process. We are accessible and provide confidential telehealth and in person counseling. Lastly, we offer early morning, evening, and weekend sessions. We may also be able to offer Next Day Scheduling if Needed.
Call or Essential Counseling Group now for a free 15 minute consultation - (972) 284-7922

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Frisco, TX 75033

(972) 284-7922

Indianapolis, IN 46222

(828) 570-5194
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
At Essential Counseling Group Tx, we are committed to your healing process and we welcome you to try something new. We hope to see you soon
Essential Counseling Group
Let's Connect (972) 284-7922
Photo of Kristina Byrd-Joseph - Essential Counseling Group, MSW, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Frisco, TX 75033

(972) 284-7922

Indianapolis, IN 46222

(828) 570-5194
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
At Essential Counseling Group Tx, we are committed to your healing process and we welcome you to try something new. We hope to see you soon
Essential Counseling Group

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $160
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem
  • Apostrophe
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Scott & White Health Plan
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Check out our sliding scale rates based on income.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (972) 284-7922
Photo of Kristina Byrd-Joseph - Essential Counseling Group, MSW, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
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Check out our sliding scale rates based on income.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (972) 284-7922
Photo of Kristina Byrd-Joseph - Essential Counseling Group, MSW, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Kristina Byrd-Joseph

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 66999 Kristina Byrd-Joseph
  • In Practice for 9 Years
  • License: Indiana 34009240A
  • Attended Indiana University , Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2015
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We practice is Texas, Illinois, and Indiana
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (972) 284-7922
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Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
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We practice is Texas, Illinois, and Indiana
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (972) 284-7922
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Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? or (972) 284-7922
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Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (972) 284-7922
Photo of Kristina Byrd-Joseph - Essential Counseling Group, MSW, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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We often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate way to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and behavior.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (972) 284-7922
Photo of Kristina Byrd-Joseph - Essential Counseling Group, MSW, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
"
We often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate way to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and behavior.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (972) 284-7922
Photo of Kristina Byrd-Joseph - Essential Counseling Group, MSW, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S

Location

Primary Location

Frisco, TX 75033

(972) 284-7922

Additional Location

Indianapolis, IN 46222

(828) 570-5194
Call for a free consultation now - (972) 284-7922
Photo of Kristina Byrd-Joseph - Essential Counseling Group, MSW, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Call for a free consultation now - (972) 284-7922
Photo of Kristina Byrd-Joseph - Essential Counseling Group, MSW, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S