Anne-Marie Jordan, LMSW -Individual & Marriage Counseling -Empower Positive change

Helping Adults, Parents & Couples Heal & Grow | In-Person in Rockwall, Texas & Virtual Therapy Across Texas

With more than 25 years of experience, I help individuals, couples, and families move through life’s most challenging moments with greater clarity, stability, and direction. Whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship conflict, major life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed by where things stand, my goal is to meet you where you are—without judgment—and help you move forward in a way that feels both manageable and meaningful.

I don’t believe in “fixing” people. I believe in understanding them.

Healing starts when you feel seen, heard, and respected. From there, we focus on what actually helps: making sense of what’s happening, identifying what matters most, and taking practical steps toward change. Emotions matter—but so does what you do next. My role is to help you bridge both.

My approach is collaborative, structured when needed, and always tailored to you. When life feels chaotic, I help create order. When things feel stuck, we find movement. When the path forward isn’t clear, we build one—together.

Background & Experience

My professional experience spans decades and a wide range of settings, populations, and challenges. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals, couples, and families navigating virtually every type of adversity, including trauma, abuse (childhood and adult), sexual abuse, domestic violence, substance use, PTSD, complex trauma, grief, high-stress or burnout situations, life transitions, high-conflict relationships, toxic family systems, parenting and co-parenting struggles, separation, and family disruption.

I have worked in crisis intervention, trauma and abuse recovery, psychiatric care, community programs, case management, mediation, parent facilitation, family support services, and legal or court-involved systems. I have supported developmental and disabled populations, guided clients through behavioral and relational challenges, and helped families and individuals navigate complex communication and conflict resolution. This breadth of experience provides a deep understanding of both the emotional and practical aspects of life’s difficulties, allowing me to help clients recognize patterns, shift behaviors, improve communication, resolve conflicts, strengthen relationships, and build healthier, more resilient ways of relating to themselves and others.

The combination of professional expertise and lived insight informs my perspective and allows me to guide clients through complex challenges with empathy, clarity, and confidence.

Why Work With Me?

Clients choose to work with me because of my background and wide-range or experience. Clients come to me because they want to be truly heard, understood, and guided with clarity and compassion. I will help you understand your situation, make decisions, and take meaningful next steps—even in high-conflict or challenging circumstances. I work with individuals and couples and also support veterans and first responders, bringing a calm, steady presence and a genuine ability to listen and understand.

I provide practical strategies that can be applied beyond therapy, helping clients strengthen relationships, improve communication, manage conflict, and navigate life’s challenges. My approach blends proven interventions, real-world perspective, and compassion, so clients feel supported while developing the skills and tools to create lasting, positive change.

Common Issues I Help With

• • Abuse issues (adult or childhood) – emotional, physical, sexual

  • Anxiety, Panic Disorders, and OCD

  • Caregiver stress and role overload

  • Chronic stress and burnout

  • Codependency and unhealthy relationship cycles

  • Depression, mood disorders, and emotional dysregulation

  • Family conflict, toxic communication

  • Grief and loss

  • Life adjustments & transitions (divorce, career shifts, relocation, identity changes)

  • Parenting issues, coparenting, parenting children with special needs

  • Relationship issues, Boundaries, and healthy relationship skills

  • Self-esteem, confidence, and perfectionism

  • Stress, overwhelm, burnout, and work-related stress

  • Toxic communication & narcissistic abuse

  • Trauma, PTSD, and CPTSD

  • Women’s issues

  • Veterans & First Responders

  • Emotional regulation and coping skills

  • Interpersonal patterns and relational growth

  • Conflict navigation and problem-solving skills

  • Resilience building and recovery from adversity

  • Personal growth and self-discovery

  • Family dynamics and role challenges

  • Support during high-stress situations

• Christian-Centered Counseling
  Faith-integrated counseling for those who want their beliefs and spiritual values incorporated into the healing process.

For Couples/Marriage Therapy:

• Marriage and relationship challenges

• Families stuck in conflict cycles or struggling to communicate effectively

• Parents feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to support their children

• Communication breakdowns and repeated conflict cycles

• Healing from betrayal or rebuilding trust

• Managing high-conflict relationships and co-parenting challenges

• Balancing parenting, partnership, and personal needs

• Re-establishing intimacy, respect, and teamwork

Parent Facilitation, Co-Parenting Support, Divorce & Coaching

I specialize in divorce support and coaching during and after separation. I assist individuals and families navigating high-conflict dynamics, toxic or narcissistic relationships, and the emotional complexities of divorce. This includes support for parenting and co-parenting challenges—particularly managing children’s behavioral or developmental difficulties—parenting plans -and helping families create healthier post-divorce relationships. Drawing on my unique insight and extensive experience working within court systems, child custody, advocacy, and family dynamics, I provide practical guidance and strategies to help you move forward with confidence.

How I Work

Therapy with me isn’t just about talking—it’s about creating practical, lasting change. I use a collaborative, supportive approach rooted in evidence-based practices, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Trauma-focused & Informed interventions

• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT)

• Gottman Informed Approaches

• Internal & Structured Family Systems

• Attachment Centered

• Relational and Interpersonal Approaches

• Somatic and mindfulness-based strategies

Each session is tailored to your unique needs, helping you connect the dots, gain clarity, and apply new tools to your daily life.

Flexible Care in Rockwall & Online

I provide in-person therapy in Rockwall/Fate, TX and virtual sessions across Texas, making therapy accessible for busy parents, working professionals, and couples with full schedules.

Take the First Step

Call or email today to begin your path toward balance, clarity, and deeper connection.