About me
Hello! I’m Sherry Allen. As a former educator of 32 years, I have a deep, authentic respect for school staff and a firsthand understanding of the daily triumphs and challenges of caring for the children entrusted to us.Today, I bridge my classroom wisdom with clinical expertise as a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Argyle Family Counseling. I work with individuals from age 3 to adulthood, treating a wide variety of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting, family relationships, school and sports performance, life transitions, and elder care.My credentials include being a Level II EMDR Trauma Therapist, a Certified EMDR Child and Adolescent Specialist, a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, a Clinical Anxiety Specialist for Adults, Adolescents, and Children, a Positive Discipline Parent and Classroom Educator, a Nurturing Parent Facilitator, and I am both Gottman Marriage Level II and SYMBIS PreMarital Certified.I am incredibly honored that my work has been recognized in our community. I was awarded Top 3 Denton County Child and Adolescent Therapist (2020), Best of Denton County Child and Adolescent Therapist (2022/2025), and Top 3 Couples and Family Therapist (2024). Argyle Family Counseling has been recognized as Denton County's Best Trauma Counseling Outpatient Center, Best Children and Adolescent Therapy Practice, and a Top 3 Couple and Family Therapy Practice for 2024/2025.In addition to individual and family therapy, I offer specialized workshops for educators, students, parents, businesses, and churches. Whether I am sitting with a client or leading a presentation, my mission is to give practical, heart-centered, and evidence-based tools needed to help educators, children, and families truly thrive.