Today we’d like to introduce you to Abbrielle Schenck.
Hi Abbrielle, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I grew up seeing what healthy marriage can look like. As I got older, I realized that not everyone had that experience, and that realization stayed with me. I found myself wanting people to experience safety, connection, and repair in their relationships, especially when things felt stuck or painful. That desire is what first drew me toward becoming a therapist.
I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma with a double major in Psychology and Human Relations, where I gained a strong foundation in understanding people and relationships. From there, I pursued a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy because I knew I wanted to work specifically with marriages and families. I was especially drawn to helping couples caught in cycles of conflict, as well as individuals carrying trauma. During my training, I also developed a strong interest in sex and sexuality, particularly how shame, silence, and misunderstanding in this area can deeply impact individuals and relationships.
My early clinical work shaped how I understand healing. I learned quickly that meaningful change does not come from techniques alone, but from feeling safe, understood, and supported while making sense of your story. I recently became licensed as an LMFT Associate in Texas and continue to practice under ongoing supervision, which I value as an important part of my growth as a clinician.
Over time, my clinical approach became clearer. I primarily work from narrative and psychodynamic frameworks, using an integrative style that allows me to meet clients where they are and draw from other evidence based models when helpful. I enjoy integrating Christian faith into therapy when clients request it, while also welcoming individuals and couples from all backgrounds. My goal is always to create a space that feels respectful, inclusive, and safe.
A significant focus of my work is helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy and sexuality. I often support clients who are working to untangle shame, guilt, and internal conflict related to sex, desire, and values, particularly those who grew up in faith based environments where sexuality was confusing or surrounded by silence. I also work with individuals navigating problematic sexual behaviors, including compulsive or unwanted patterns, helping them understand what is underneath the behavior and move toward integrity, accountability, and healthier connection.
As my vision became more defined, I opened my private practice, Becoming Ever Free, in October of 2025 as a fully virtual Texas based practice. The name comes directly from John 8:36, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” That verse reflects a core belief that guides my work. While freedom in Christ is real and given, the experience of healing and restoration often unfolds over time. I wanted to create a practice that feels steady, honest, and supportive, where clients are equipped to continue growing well beyond the therapy space.
Today, I continue to grow as a clinician while building a practice rooted in depth, integrity, and compassion. I remain committed to ongoing learning and supervision, with long term goals of pursuing advanced training as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified Sex Therapist so I can continue serving individuals and couples with care and competence.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Any meaningful journey comes with challenges. For the most part, I was blessed to experience a fairly smooth transition into this work, but that does not mean it was without difficulty. Throughout my undergraduate years and graduate school, I struggled with chronic migraines, and I also walked through my own seasons of depression and anxiety. Those experiences shaped me deeply, both personally and professionally.
Through it all, the Lord sustained me. I was also fortunate to have strong therapists who supported me along the way, and that experience had a lasting impact on me. Sitting in the client chair myself gave me a deeper understanding of how powerful it can be to feel truly seen, supported, and cared for during difficult seasons.
Those experiences are a big part of why I am so passionate about being the best therapist I can be. I know firsthand how much it matters to have someone walk with you through your struggles with compassion, steadiness, and hope. That perspective continues to shape how I show up for the people I serve today.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Becoming Ever Free is a fully virtual therapy practice serving individuals and couples across Texas. At its core, the practice is centered on helping people experience healing, clarity, and deeper connection, both within themselves and in their relationships. I work primarily with adults and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relational conflict, intimacy and sexuality concerns, infidelity and trust repair, and internal conflict related to values or faith.
I specialize in relational work, particularly with couples who feel stuck in patterns of conflict or disconnection, as well as individuals carrying unresolved trauma or shame. A significant focus of my work is around sexuality and intimacy. I support individuals and couples who are trying to untangle shame, guilt, and confusion related to sex, desire, belief systems, and pornography use, and the impact of infidelity. This often includes working with those who grew up in faith-based environments where sexuality was misunderstood, minimized, or surrounded by silence. I also work with individuals navigating problematic sexual behaviors, including compulsive or unwanted patterns, with a focus on understanding what is underneath the behavior and supporting meaningful, sustainable change.
What really sets my practice apart is how open and comfortable the work feels, especially around topics that are often hard to talk about. As a Christian therapist, I am very open about discussing sexual issues honestly and without shame or judgment. Many people are surprised to find a faith-informed approach where conversations about sex, desire, pornography use, and intimacy are not avoided, but approached with care, curiosity, and respect.
At the same time, I care deeply about depth. I tend to look beyond surface behaviors and focus on understanding the emotional patterns, personal history, and relational dynamics that shape how someone shows up today. I pull from different evidence-based approaches as needed and tailor the work to each individual or couple, rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
Another distinguishing part of my practice is how faith is held. I love integrating Christian faith into therapy when clients request it, especially for those who want their spiritual beliefs to be part of their healing. At the same time, I welcome individuals and couples from all backgrounds and belief systems. My goal is always to create a space that feels respectful, nonjudgmental, and safe, where clients do not feel pressured to believe or perform a certain way.
I am most proud of the intentionality behind Becoming Ever Free. The name comes from John 8:36 and reflects a belief that freedom and healing are real, but often experienced over time. I wanted to build a practice that feels steady, honest, and supportive, where therapy equips people to continue growing well beyond the therapy space. Rather than creating dependence on the therapist, my goal is to help clients gain insight, tools, and confidence so they feel more grounded in their own lives and relationships.
What I want people to know is that Becoming Ever Free is a place where depth is welcomed, hard conversations are held with care, and growth is honored as a process. Whether someone is coming in with relationship pain, trauma, questions about intimacy, or internal conflict, my hope is that they experience therapy as a space of honesty, compassion, and meaningful change.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
In my free time, there are a few books and podcasts I’ve really enjoyed and tend to come back to.
Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson is one I’ve appreciated, especially for how it talks about connection and emotional safety in relationships in a way that feels relatable and practical. I’ve also enjoyed Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, which does a great job of making conversations about sex and desire feel more approachable and less intimidating.
Podcast-wise, I’ve enjoyed listening to Java with Juli by Juli Slattery. I appreciate the way she explores faith, sexuality, and relationships thoughtfully and honestly, without oversimplifying complex topics.
These are just a few resources I’ve enjoyed in my free time and have found meaningful along the way.
Pricing:
- Individual Therapy: $50
- Couples Therapy: $50
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.becomingeverfree.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingeverfreetherapy?igsh=MXJham9tb21kbHJncA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578831479628
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@becomingeverfreetherapy?_r=1&_t=ZP-92iW1Z7ctbi
