Who We Are

Encouraging, enlightening, and empowering our clients to step into true freedom.

We understand that the therapy room is a sacred space that requires honesty, accountability, and trust

As clinicians we strive to help our clients overcome obstacles and experience freedom as they walk into the next chapter of their lives, through counseling that fosters trust and transparency. Our goal is to spark hope and change in the lives of others by serving them with the utmost respect and honor for their unique story.

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Next Chapter Icon Counseling in Rockwall Texas

NEXT CHAPTER COUNSELING SERVES ROCKWALL AND EAST DALLAS, TEXAS

Meet the Team

  • Mercedes Burk

    Mercedes Burk

    LPC-S & LMFT-S
    Owner + Lead Clinician

  • Diana Shirkey

    Diana Shirkey

    LPC-Associate
    Supervised by Mercedes Burk, LPC-S, LMFT-S

  • Robyn Waldran

    Robyn Waldran

    LMFT-Associate
    Supervised by Mercedes Burk, LPC-S, LMFT-S

  • Cristine Jordan

    Cristine Jordan

    LPC-Associate, ABCST Sex Therapy Associate under consultation
    Supervised by Lance Gardner, LPC-S

  • Jennifer Erickson

    Jennifer Erickson

    Graduate Student Intern

  • Angela Burns

    Angela Burns

    LCDC
    Administrative Assistant