About Us
At the Parkway Counseling Center, we believe true healing and personal growth are possible when we are connected to the True Vine, the ultimate source of healing—Jesus Christ.
Change, healing and transformation are the by-products of being in union with Christ. The goal is to grow spiritually by learning one’s identity in Christ and identifying what needs to be pruned or removed as it impedes spiritual growth.
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Meet Our Counselors and Staff
Our counselors are trained to address various issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss, substance abuse, anger management, sexual addiction, marriage, relational issues, military life, spiritual formation and more.
Our counselors see clients from all religious and spiritual perspectives and will meet you where you are at on your spiritual journey. You do not need to attend or be a member of Parkway Bible Church to receive counseling.
Not sure what you’re looking for? Our counselors would love to come alongside you to identify the areas you want to address.
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Francisco Peralta, M.Ed., LPC-S, NBCC
Francisco has dedicated over 35 years to the profession of counseling, earning his license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 1990. His counseling expertise encompasses a wide range of issues, including spiritual formation, marriage counseling, childhood trauma (physical, emotional and sexual), depression, anxiety, anger management, domestic violence, substance and sexual addictions, grief, loss, and relational challenges. Francisco’s orientation is attachment-based to help others learn their identity in Christ.
Brooke Niemietz, LPC-A, supervised by Ashley Buckmore, LPC-S
Brooke received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a special focus in human sexuality, somatic- and attachment-based treatments, and lifespan studies. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults. She also has experience helping individuals as well as children and their families with Anxiety and Stress, Autism Spectrum Disorder, effects of Divorce, Life Transitions, and Trauma, and Self-Esteem.
Jaime Chapman, Counseling Intern/Townsend Institute, supervised by Francisco A. Peralta, M.Ed., LPC-S
Jaime is an Intern Student completing her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, and has a Bachelor’s of Arts is in Creative Writing through San Francisco State University, California. She uses an integrated approach and plans to specialize in trauma-informed therapies, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and a variety of Creative Arts therapies.
Bria Derrenger, Practicum Student/UT Austin, supervised by Francisco A. Peralta, M.Ed., LPC-S
Bria is a second-year graduate student in the Counseling Education program at The University of Texas at Austin and currently completing her practicum at Parkway Counseling Center. She is passionate about supporting clients through a holistic approach that thoughtfully integrates psychological principles with faith. Originally from the DFW metroplex area, she values meaningful connection and community.
Laura Yates, Administrative Assistant
Laura provides administrative support for the Parkway Counseling Center. She has held administrative roles for several years in nonprofit and for-profit environments, including a medical office. She has also helped coordinate programs through The University of Texas at Austin and volunteered in various faith-based and mental health-related organizations. Laura holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.