Events
2026 COMMUNITY FORUM NIGHTS
SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
6:30-7:30 PM
32600 US Hwy 281 N, Suite 401, Bulverde TX
Space is limited, please RSVP: 830-624-6846
August 13, 2026 Inoculating your child against Human Trafficking (With Dr. Sheila McHenry LMFT-Supervisor)
September 10, 2026 The Four Horsemen: Avoiding Relational Pitfalls (With Giovanna Perez LMFT-Associate)
October 8, 2026 Surviving Physical Aggression in Relationships (With Emily Little MFT Intern )
November 12, 2026 Heading into the Holidays Part 1 (With SVCC Clinicians)
December 10, 2026 Dealing with the Holidays Part 2 (With SVCC Clinicians)
January 14, 2027 Shaping Behavior in your Children: Successful Parenting
RIBBON CUTTING
JULY 14 • 5:30 PM
Bulverde Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Smithson Valley Counseling Center's 2026 expansion
PODCAST: Beyond The Frontline
Healing Beyond Words: Understanding Trauma and EMDR I (with Dr. Sheila McHenry)
Donna sits down with Dr. Sheila McHenry, President and Clinical Director of Smithson Valley Counseling, to unpack the science and healing potential behind EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and other non-talk therapy approaches for trauma recovery.
Drawing from her background as a military nurse and mental health advocate, Donna explores with Dr. McHenry how EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories, why it’s often more effective for veterans and first responders, and how trauma-informed care can support long-term resilience and healing.
Together, they shed light on the body’s remarkable ability to heal — and how the right therapeutic approach can help individuals move beyond survival and into recovery.
Resources & Links Mentioned
📘 The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Call to Action
If you or someone you love is struggling with trauma, know that help is available — and healing is possible. Explore the resources above, ask questions, and find a therapeutic approach that feels right for you.
For more information on EMDR or to find a qualified therapist near you, visit emdria.org.
GRIEF & LOSS GROUP
Weekly on THURSDAYS 5 pm to 7 pm
Smithson Valley Counseling Center GROUP ROOM
This class is for adults. Insurance is accepted. To get more information or RSVP, call the office 830-624-6846 Group will begin when we have 8 members
OTHER GROUPS FORMING
Adolescent values clarification and socialization group
Women’s support and growth group
Trauma support group (as adjunct to individual therapy)
Assertiveness and boundaries group
Parent project group for parents of high risk teens