Kacey Petrash

Kacey specializes in helping individuals feel less stuck and more in control. Her specialties include: boundary setting, blended families, adoption, grief, and life stressors.

Background: Kacey graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2017 with a Bachelors in Psychology. She received her Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2021. She is in the process of completing her LPC and LMFT licensure. She is working on her Gottman’s Couples Training and continuing her education to better help her clients. 

Counseling Style: Kacey's counseling style is Collaborative, Integrative, Person-Centered and Solution-Focused

Methods: Kacey believes strong family and personal relationships are the cornerstone of personal growth and emotional development. She works with clients to help bring them together in a mutual understanding of what each individual needs to make for a successful family or personal relationship. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Therapy, Family/Marital Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in session. 

Why did you become a marriage counselor? I had a torn family growing up and had to adjust to a blended family as well. It was always hard for me, being the communicator through these ended relationships and adjusting. I knew I wanted to help people in their relationships but also wanted to help people who cannot reconcile with communicating and keeping the children as a priority.

Are you married? No, I am not married but have been engaged for 3 years. We have been together for 9 years. We are still learning everyday on how to communicate and getting better everyday. I also have a step daughter and understand the struggles of blended families well.

What is your favorite TV show? Yellowstone has been a favorite, waiting on the new season. Sweet Magnolias is also a favorite and any psychology movie or documentary. 

What do you do when you are not counseling? When I'm not a counselor, I am a stepmother, a wife, a dog mom, and a friend and daughter. I am very family oriented and we tend to fill our weekends with family and friends. I also love coffee and reading in my spare time.

Favorite holiday? Definitely Christmas, this is the time I see extended family the most and eat the most amazing food!

Favorite season? Fall, the weather is nice and cool but not too cold and the scenery makes me smile. I also love Halloween and my birthday is around there too!

Something most people don't know? Most people don't know I am adopted and I'm an old lady at heart and love to crochet. 

Favorite quote? (Cinderella story) "Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game"