Meet the Therapists
Meet Shanaci Cook, LPC-S
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Shanaci is the owner and lead therapist at SC Counseling Center, providing individual therapy, couples counseling, and teen counseling in Frisco, TX. She's always been drawn to helping clients work through life's struggles, set meaningful goals, and follow through on lasting change.
Starting therapy takes courage. As an experienced trauma therapist, Shanaci walks alongside each client through that process, offering both compassionate support and practical, evidence-based tools for moving forward.
Shanaci provides research-based counseling services in a confidential, relaxed setting, drawing on extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). As a skilled EMDR therapist and CBT counselor, she helps couples, teens, and individuals work through anxiety, past trauma, relationship struggles, and everyday challenges.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), Shanaci also provides clinical supervision for LPC-Associates working toward full licensure, as well as counseling practicum students gaining hands-on experience in the field.
No two clients are alike. Shanaci tailors each counseling plan to fit the client's unique background, personality, and goals — because effective therapy should never be one-size-fits-all.
Outside the office, Shanaci enjoys traveling, movie nights, and trying new restaurants with her husband, two sons and grandson. Her faith is central to who she is, and she's active in her church community. A Colorado native, she loves visiting family and the Rocky Mountains whenever she can get back home.
At the heart of it, Shanaci is passionate about helping clients in Frisco, TX find their way to the change and growth they deserve.
Meet Irine Abraham, LCSW
Irine Abraham is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Frisco, TX with 16 years of experience across healthcare, academia, and clinical practice. She holds degrees in Theology, Social Work, and Rehabilitation Studies, and teaches at the University of Dallas, where her research explores human behavior, spirituality, and social justice.
In therapy, Irine creates a safe, welcoming space that supports your journey toward healing and wellness — whether you're navigating relationship struggles, grief, trauma, or simply need someone who truly listens.
Irine practices a person-centered, solution-focused approach, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based techniques, grief and bereavement counseling, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. She integrates strengths-based and family systems approaches, along with faith-based support for clients who welcome it, to offer counseling that's tailored to each person's values and needs.
Outside of the therapy room, Irine cherishes time with her husband and two sons — cheering on basketball games, supporting Boy Scouts, volunteering with their church, and exploring new destinations around the globe together.
Whether you're facing relationship struggles, working through grief, or simply need a space to be heard, connect with Irine to explore how therapy in Frisco, TX can make a positive difference in your life.
Alexis Dunn, LPC- Associate
Supervised by Shanaci Cook, LPC-S
Does life sometimes feel too heavy to carry? Are you struggling to transition into the next stage of your life? Is stress, anxiety, or depression weighing you down and leaving you feeling stuck? Is unresolved childhood trauma showing up in your adult relationships?
Alexis, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-Associate) in Frisco, TX, believes in the words of psychiatrist Kazimierz Dąbrowski: "emotional distress is potentially a sign of growth." Together, you'll explore how these big feelings show up, internally and externally, and find the best path forward.
Alexis sees life's journey as a bit like learning how to turn lemons into lemonade — some seasons taste sour, some sweet, but it's our perspective on each that shapes the outlook ahead. She creates a supportive, down-to-earth space for individual therapy, couples counseling, and support through anxiety, depression, stress, and childhood trauma.
Alexis earned her bachelor's degree in Child Development with a minor in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she spent much of her undergraduate years doing community outreach and working closely with adolescents and teens facing poverty. She went on to complete her graduate counseling program at Grand Canyon University, gaining hands-on experience working with adults and couples.
Alexis draws from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness, humanistic therapy, and motivational interviewing (MI) — tailoring each session to fit your unique needs and goals.
Outside of session, Alexis finds balance through traveling the world to experience new cultures and reading for both fun and personal growth.
Courtney "Ann" Hightower, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Kelley E. Couture, LPC-S
Ann is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-Associate) who believes deeply in the tremendous capacity for human potential, while recognizing that suffering is simply part of the human experience. She believes in the power of therapy to help you navigate that struggle, bringing warmth, insight, and a genuinely collaborative approach to every session.
At SC Counseling Center in Frisco, TX, Ann sees each client as a unique individual. She tailors her approach to meet you where you are, creating an emotionally safe environment that supports your natural process toward healing. Her goal is to help each client develop compassionate self-awareness as they confront the issues bringing them to therapy.
Ann brings a calm, supportive, non-judgmental presence to the counseling process. She offers individual counseling using a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Coherence Therapy. For clients who welcome it, Ann is also trained in spiritual leadership and direction, and can incorporate a spiritual component into the counseling process.
Ann holds a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Amberton University, is a member of the American Counseling Association, and continues to pursue ongoing professional training grounded in current research in the field.
In her spare time, Ann enjoys regional day trips, mystery novels, and improv classes.
Clinical Supervision for
LPC-Associates in Texas
Looking for a licensed supervisor to support you on your path to full licensure? Shanaci Cook, LPC-S, offers supervision for LPC-Associates in the state of Texas, as well as practicum placements for counseling students.
With extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR, Shanaci brings both clinical depth and real-world experience to the supervision relationship. Her approach is collaborative and supportive — helping you build confidence, sharpen your clinical skills, and navigate the requirements of licensure with a mentor who's invested in your growth.
Whether you're just starting your associate hours or working toward independent practice, Shanaci offers a space to ask questions, process challenging cases, and grow as a clinician.
Interested in supervision? Reach out to learn more about openings and get started.