Therapist Entrepreneurs

  • Lexi Maher: LPC Associate, under the supervision of Jeremy Pierce (MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S), Owner of Sixteen 7 Counseling, PLLC

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  • Shelby Spaulding: LMFT Associate - Under the supervision of Jeremy Pierce (MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S) and Dr. Ryan Lloyd (Ph.D, LMFT-S, LCDC)

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Lexi Maher:

LPC Associate - Under the supervision of Jeremy Pierce (MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S), Owner of Sixteen 7 Counseling, PLLC.

Contact: Lexi@avantidfw.com

My name is Lexi Maher, and I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in English from the University of Texas at Arlington. I completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University in December of 2023. I have experience working with children and individuals as they struggle with anxiety, depression, adjusting to life’s circumstances, and other emotional and stressful life difficulties.

I am passionate about creating a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship so individuals can openly share and work towards making positive changes. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to support each unique individual. I strive to create a safe environment where individuals can grow, build upon their strengths, and accomplish goals to improve their lifestyles.

  • Liberty University

    o Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, December 2023

    o Certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Facilitator, May 2023

  • University of Texas at Arlington

    o B.A. in Psychology, (Minor in English), May 2021

Focus:

  • Children’s Therapy

  • Young Adults

  • Anxiety

  • Life Adjustments

Personal:

I am not working, I spend my free time with my family. I enjoy traveling, reading a good book, and being outdoors. I value my personal relationship with God and the passion he has given me to love others and help them find joy and freedom from life’s struggles.

Schedule and Rates

Online Availability:

  • Monday: 2pm-7pm

  • Tuesday: 12pm-7pm

  • Wednesday: 3pm-7pm

  • Thursday: 11am-7pm

  • Friday: 10am-5pm

Rates:

$100 a session. $340 for a four-session package. Sliding scale is available. Email for details.

Shelby Spaulding:

LMFT Associate - Under the supervision of Jeremy Pierce (MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S) and Dr. Ryan Lloyd (Ph.D, LMFT-S, LCDC), Owner of Bloomwell Counseling Studio

Contact: shelby@avantidfw.com

My name is Shelby Spaulding, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and the soon to be owner of Bloomwell Counseling Studio, a space created for people in every season of life. I have always been drawn to work that centers people and connection, and I value seeing the whole picture, including how stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and relationships overlap, so clients can learn to problem-solve without feeling defined by what they are going through. 

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Services from Abilene Christian University and my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University. I work with individuals, couples, and families, and I am especially passionate about supporting women, premarital couples, and the LGBTQIA+ community through growth, identity, and life transitions. 

My approach is warm, collaborative, and intentional. I use Narrative and Solution-Focused approaches to help clients explore their experiences, separate from the problems they are facing, and build practical tools for change. I strive to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and gently challenged. 

I am Prepare/Enrich certified (2025) and offer structured, research-based support for couples and premarital partners looking to strengthen communication and build a strong foundation. 

Education/Certification:

- Texas Wesleyan University: M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy, December 2025, 4.0 GPA 

- Abilene Christian University: B.S. in Child and Family Services, 4.0 GPA 

- Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, 2025 

Focus:

- Women’s Issues 

- Premarital & Couples Counseling 

- LGBTQIA+ Support 

- Perfectionism 

- Life Transitions 

Schedule and Rates

Online Availability:

 Tuesday: 3:00pm to 8:00pm 

Wednesday: 9:00am to 2:00pm 

Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm 

Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm 

Rates:

$120 per individual session (50 minutes) 

$140 per couples or family session (50 minutes)