Counseling Practice – More Heart and Soul Counseling
More Heart and Soul Counseling is a mental health practice located in Silsbee, Texas 77656, with a mailing address at P.O. Box 8202, Lumberton, Texas 77657. The practice is led by Shy Seaman, M.Ed., L.P.C., CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional). Seaman’s clinical orientation is described as working with clients on processing wounds, building empowerment, and developing coping strategies. Additional clinicians at the practice include Dana Alfaro, M.Ed., L.P.C., who provides individual and couples sessions for clients of all ages, and Kimberly Eaves, LPC-Associate, whose stated approach draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, and strength-based counseling methods.
Services offered include individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, and child counseling. Specialty areas listed on the site include anxiety counseling, trauma and PTSD counseling, grief counseling, and adoption evaluations and home studies. The practice also provides mental health evaluations, custody evaluations, supervised visitation services, and educational support. Telehealth services are available.
Clinical populations served include individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship difficulties, infidelity, and traumatic experiences. The practice is also notable for incorporating an animal-assisted component: a therapy dog named Kassamae, a 14-year-old Chocolate Labrador referred to as “Kass,” works alongside the clinical team in sessions with trauma clients.
The practice has received regional recognition, having been named Best Counselor and Best Family Counselor in Hardin County for 2021-2022, and Best Counselor in Southeast Texas for 2023. New client forms are available through the practice. COVID-19 protocols on the site request telehealth for clients who are symptomatic or have been recently exposed.
The inclusion of adoption evaluations and home studies, alongside custody evaluations and supervised visitation, indicates that the practice offers forensic and legal-adjacent mental health services in addition to standard counseling. The practice’s geographic presence in Silsbee and Lumberton, Texas positions it to serve clients across the Southeast Texas region. New client forms are available through the practice, and telehealth is listed as an accessible session format for remote or otherwise unable-to-travel clients.
Contact: (409) 210-7210 or shy.seaman@moreheartandsoulcounseling.com.