Charlena Priddy, MS, LPC

(Telehealth Sessions Only for TX clients) 

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) serving clients online throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Grounded in a conservative Christian worldview, I strive to honor each person’s spiritual journey. When requested, I integrate faith-based approaches—such as prayer, Scripture reflection, or faith-focused discussion—into our work together. At the same time, I draw from evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness to help clients build practical skills for lasting, real-world change.

Professional Background:
  • Began my counseling career in 2017.
  • Experience spans multiple settings: domestic violence agencies, Christian nonprofits, private practice, foster care agencies, and public schools (as a mental health/crisis counselor).
  • Prior to counseling, I taught 3rd and 4th grade in public schools.

Specialties & Approach:
  • Child counseling (play therapy for ages 8+)
  • Faith-integrated therapy (when desired)
  • CBT and Mindfulness-based interventions

Education & Credentials:
  • BA in Communication Studies, University of North Texas
  • MS in Counseling and Development, Texas Woman’s University
  • Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Texas
  • Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
  • AutPlay Therapy Certified

When you work with me, our first session will focus on what brought you to counseling and on discovering the best approach to help you move forward. My goal is to combine clinical expertise with genuine compassion—honoring both your emotional well-being and, if you choose, your faith journey.



My Values

Service

Service is my top priority. I strive to serve God and my clients in a way that meets needs and fosters trust. I work to provide a positive experience, from the initial intake session to ongoing support.

Compassion

Compassion means having a sympathetic awareness of others' distress combined with a desire to alleviate it. This is why I believe a compassionate counselor is essential to a positive counseling experience. Your pain matters, that is why I seek not only to understand but to come alongside you and aid you in healing. 


Connection

Connection with a safe, supportive therapist is critical to the counseling process. This connection provides a safe space where clients can do the hard work of therapy. I not only value a healthy therapeutic connection with my clients, but I strive to help my clients find healthy connections with their friends and family.   


Honor

Every person has irrevocable value and worth. My practice honors the dignity and worth of every client I see. I respect the values and beliefs of our clients and seek to understand rather than to be understood. 


My Mission

WholeHeart Counseling Services, PLLC exists to provide compassionate, professional counseling that supports healing and growth for individuals, children, adolescents, and families. Guided by Christian values, my mission is to glorify God by honoring the dignity, worth, and unique experiences of every person I serve. I provide a safe, supportive space where clients are met with respect, partnered with in their goals, and supported toward wholeness, integrating faith-based principles when desired.

Compassionate & Professional

I care about you, your family, and your story. You can trust that I will treat you with respect, dignity and compassion in every interaction, while maintaining the highest standards for integrity and ethics.