Dr. Marcey Mettica, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S

Marcey Mettica

Dr. Marcey Mettica

PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S

Counseling Approach.

I believe everyone has the inner capabilities to cope with problems and move toward self-fulfillment and happiness, but sometimes we ALL need help to do so. By focusing on feelings, thoughts, relationships, and personal or family patterns, individuals can gain greater insight and discover how to move to a place of contentment and wholeness. I consider counseling an opportunity to work together, to help you or your child, solve existing concerns, reach new goals, and experience the joy in life you desire.

Education

Education and Experience

Dr. Marcey Mettica specializes in helping children, teens, adults, and families with a variety of concerns.

Education

Marcey received a Doctorate in Family Studies at Texas Woman’s University, a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University.

Experience

Dr. Mettica brings over twenty years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and families in a variety of capacities including private practices, agencies, churches, in-patient psychiatric hospitals, schools, colleges, and community organizations. Dr. Mettica has worked with the Collin and Denton county family courts as a custody evaluator and Court Appointed Special Advocate, Collin County probation services, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Children’s Advocacy Center of Denton county, University Behavioral Health Hospital, and in private practices.

Experience

Dr. Mettica served as an Adjunct Professor and Clinical Supervisor at SMU’s Family Counseling Center, teaching masters level counseling students completing their clinical practicum hours. Dr. Mettica has also been a guest lecturer at SMU, UTD, and TWU, as well as at state and local counseling association conferences. Dr. Mettica’s diverse and extensive experiences provide her a wealth of knowledge with children, youth, adults, and families in crisis including those suffering from severe trauma.

Experience

Dr. Mettica’s experience has also taught her that everyone needs help at times, and it is best to reach out BEFORE there is a crisis. It takes courage to ask for help and we, at Prosper Counseling, are here for you. Prosper Counseling is where the pieces of life can come together.”

Associations

Associations & Organizations

I am a member of the following associations.

Speaking

Speaking Topics

Marcey has presented numerous times at the local and state level for the Texas Counseling Association, Texas Woman’s University, Southern Methodist University, University of Texas-Dallas, Prosper Independent School District, Early Childhood Development Network, and local parent organizations and churches.

Presentations on the following topics available upon request as well as custom presentations designed to meet your organization’s specific needs:

Family

Marcey has been married for over thirty-three years and is the mother of three awesome adult children.