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(214) 683-5460

(214) 683-5460

Ashli Herman, Dallas Counseling, family therapy, parent coordination, parent facilitation
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What does Aperture do?

Family Systems Therapy

Wraparound Family Services

Wraparound Family Services

Is your family struggling with a recent or upcoming change?  Coparenting concerns? Addiction and/or chronic mental health issues?  I can help.

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Wraparound Family Services

Wraparound Family Services

Wraparound Family Services

 Do you have a loved one in residential treatment or headed there?  Let me guide the way.

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Parenting Facilitation

Wraparound Family Services

Parenting Facilitation

If you've been court-appointed to participate in Parenting Facilitation, I can be a resource when the stakes are high.

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Ashli herman, lpc

About Me

 I've spent 10 years working in acute care hospital settings, with both adolescents and adults with mental health and/or substance use issues, as a Licensed Professional Counselor.  During that time, one thing became abundantly clear; there is a huge gap in mental health and substance use care.  Options are often limited to weekly therapy, or hospitalization, but little in between for clients or their loved ones trying to navigate difficult times.   I decided to found Aperture Counseling & Consulting in order to fill this gap and provide services that are custom tailored, solution focused, and education heavy  to my clients and their families in the times they need it most.  


In addition to my Master of Science in Counseling, I also hold a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management with a specialization in Family Systems.  I am a trained Parenting Coordinator and Parenting Facilitator in the State of Texas, and have experience working with high-conflict divorcing/never-married couples, custody evaluations, and various coparenting counseling situations.  


I am a native Dallasite, SMU Mustang X3, and an avid photographer.  I can often be found outdoors (likely with a camera in hand) with my husband, two boys, and my dog, Wubbie.


Let me help you find your best light.


Education & Experience:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in practice since 2012
  • Parenting Coordinator /Facilitator training in State of Texas
  • Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University
  • Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management from Southern Methodist University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Biomedical Anthropology from Southern Methodist University

More about aperture

Family Therapy

Having worked in acute care setting for the past 10 years, I have grown to love working with individuals from a family systems perspective.  I cater to clients who have experienced higher levels of care (hospitalization,  RTC, PHP/IOP) and would benefit from ongoing individual care with a clinician familiar with higher acuity.  While working with individuals, I utilize a family systems approach, educating and including family members as necessary during treatment.


I also believe Coparenting is difficult,  living under one roof or two.  Whether a recent change to living arrangements or ongoing coparenting or parenting issues of your child or adult child are causing family struggles, I can help.   I utilize a solution-focused approach by providing detailed and highly-tailored treatment and parenting plans, and utilize a research and education-heavy approach to get you  back where you should be; enjoying life as a family. 

 

Wraparound Family Services

If you have a loved one who needs to go to a residential treatment center (RTC) for mental health and/or substance use issues, I can help from start to finish.  I will work with you weekly as a family, educating you on mental health and/or addiction, as well as communicate with the facility directly to establish and address any underlying issues in real time.  I can act as an ally and advocate for your family to be sure your loved one is receiving excellent care, and that the family system is prepared for their return home.  Once they do return, we can work together to reintegrate your loved one into the new, healthier, family dynamic.

Parenting Facilitation

Divorce, custody/possession arrangements, changes in living situation, and other family law issues can all be very difficult life changes.  These can also be highly-contentious times between parties.  While PF is NOT therapy,  I can be a resource to you as a PF to educate on childhood development, learn new coparenting strategies, and implement change so you can move forward, and your child(ren) can thrive.

Why Aperture?

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The aperture is the opening where the light enters the camera and creates an image on film.  I believe in truly individualized care, because though we may be photographing the same subject, our photos may look very different.  I firmly believe that the therapeutic process should follow three simple steps: Aim, Focus, Develop.  


Aim- what is the problem we're trying to solve?

Focus- how do we best solve that problem?

Develop- what skills can I teach you and/or education can I pass along  to help you avoid or solve these problems yourself in the future?


Let me help you find a new perspective.

FAQ's

Parent facilitation, parent coordination, parenting, coparenting

How do I know if your services are the right choice for my situation?

Simple.  Call or email me and I'll get in touch to discuss your options.  My services aren't for everyone, and I'll make sure you end up in the right place whether it's with me or elsewhere. 

Do you accept insurance?

No.  Insurance often does not cover "over and above" care, and I'm all about "over and above."  I can, however, provide a superbill that you can send to your insurance company that may help offset the cost of services, depending on your insurance provider and plan.

What type payment do you accept?

I accept major credit and debit cards, cash, checks, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flex Spending Accounts (FSA).

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Call/Text:  (214) 683-5460

Email: Ashli@ApertureFamily.com

Fax:  (972) 733-6564

16980 Dallas Parkway, Unit 204, Dallas, Texas, United States

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