Personalized Healing, Powerful Results—Because You're More Than Just Your Symptoms.

Here at Serenity Wellness & Counseling, No One Heals Alone—We’re Here for You, Your Child, and Your Family.
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You’ve Tried Everything… and You’re Still Stuck.

The anxiety, the overwhelm, the trauma, the messy relationships, the racing mind that won’t slow down—it’s all been weighing on you for too long.

You’ve done the podcasts. The apps. You’ve powered through, hoping it would get better.

But deep down, you're exhausted. And that so-called “light at the end of the tunnel”? It’s starting to feel like it is unreachable.

You’re Not Looking for a Quick Fix — You’re Ready for Real Lasting Change.

You want to wake up feeling lighter. More grounded. More like yourself again.
Not ruled by meds, shutdowns, or spiraling over every little thing.

And if you’re here for someone you love—a child who’s struggling, a family that feels disconnected, or a relationship that’s been hurting—you’re not alone.

You want healing that’s real and lasting, not just surface-level fixes. We’re here to help you and your loved ones reconnect, grow, and heal—together.

Why Choose Serenity? Because You’re Ready for Therapy That Actually Works.

You don’t have time (or energy) to waste on therapy that drags on without real change. You’re here because you want to feel better—faster.

At Serenity, we go deeper than just talking it out. Our team of specialists uses powerful, evidence-based tools like EMDR, LENS Neurofeedback, and even gut health support to help you heal at the root—mind and body.

And since we’re not tied to insurance red tape, we’re free to focus on what actually works—so you get meaningful progress, not just more co-pays and no change.change.

Featured Expert:

We’ve helped over 20,000 clients transform their lives through a holistic approach to healing. With a 91% retention rate, a 5/5 rating on Jane, and an “Outstanding” rating on Google, our clients get real results.

  • “I came in with a heavy heart, having no idea what to do, and left feeling much more knowledgeable about how to handle the situation I had been dealing with.”

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  • “They provide a vast array of different therapies and are extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and down to earth. Love that they see all age ranges and have a therapy dog!”

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  • “Aside from making the decision to talk to someone in the first place, the hardest part for me was finding someone I was really able to connect with and open up to. That concern immediately melted away once I started talking with Nicole.”

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  • “If my checkbook allowed, I'd book daily sessions. I always leave feeling refreshed and with a positive outlook. My sessions have turned my everyday-gloom into a view of optimism.”

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  • ​​”Everyone in my life has noticed a drastic change. There is no price tag you can put on just enjoying life and making the most when this world can SEEM pretty intense and scary. Invest in yourself. It’s worth it.”

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  • “The individual as a whole is treated and this is the type of care that mental health should always encompass. I HIGHLY recommend Serenity Wellness & Counseling!”

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  • “The environment was the most comforting I’ve ever experienced. Everyone was so welcoming and kind. There were methods I had never used before but they made sure I understood them and was comfortable before moving forward.”

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  • “The team at Serenity Wellness & Counseling is amazing! Always making us feel at home. I love that we can do counseling, yoga, and nutrition.”

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  • “Serenity Wellness & Counseling is a welcoming and tranquil place. I feel relaxed as soon as I walk in the door.”

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  • “Finding Serenity Wellness and Counseling has been truly life changing.”

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  • “Look, finding a therapist or counselor you trust is difficult. Sometimes it feels like there’s a ton of roadblocks. But I highly recommend reaching out to Serenity Wellness to find a good match for you.”

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Why spend another day …

Sound Familiar?

→ Lying awake at 3 a.m., replaying that awkward conversation from two weeks ago… and spiraling over tomorrow’s to-do list.

→ Feeling paralyzed by simple tasks—like checking emails or making a grocery list—because everything feels too much.

→ Misplacing your phone, your keys, your focus—and then beating yourself up for it (again).

→ Snapping at the people you love, then drowning in guilt, unsure how to break the cycle.

→ Ignoring the stomach knots, chest tightness, or brain fog because you’ve convinced yourself it’s “just stress.”

You don’t have to keep living like this. There’s another way—and we can help you find it.


Reach out today and take the first step toward real, lasting change.

A few of the concepts we might explore …

  • → Gut issues aren’t just annoying — they wreck your mood. Fix your gut, feel less foggy, anxious, and blah.

  • → Trauma isn’t all in your head — it’s in your body. That’s why talking about it doesn’t always fix it.

  • → Brain on a loop? LENS neurofeedback can shut down the static and help you focus.

  • → Meds not cutting it? Explore new modalities that can go where meds haven’t.

  • → Therapy shouldn’t take forever. Heal faster, get unstuck, and get on with your life.

  • → You can’t separate your mind and body. We treat both — because that’s how real change happens.

  • → Relationships can mess you up — or heal you. Couples therapy helps repair the cracks.

  • → Leave with tools that actually work. Not just “let’s talk about it” — but do something about it.

  • → Our team works together to get you better. No one’s winging it here.

  • → Think you’re a lost cause? You’re not, and we are here to guide you.

  • → Anxiety spirals? Breathing can calm your nervous system fast. Try 4-7-8 — it works.

  • → What you eat messes with your head. Gut-friendly foods can actually clear up the mental fog.

  • → Challenge anxious thoughts with evidence. Ask, “Is this thought true, or is my mind playing tricks?”

  • → Got stored trauma? Move your body. Shake it off. It works better than you think.

  • → Overthinking everything? LENS neurofeedback helps your brain chill without meds.

  • → Talking only gets you so far. Real healing happens when your body’s in the mix too.

Meet The Therapists

Finding a therapist can feel like staring at a giant toolbox — you know something needs repair, but you’re not sure if you need a wrench, screwdriver, or one of those weird Allen keys. 

That’s where we come in.

Our team isn’t about one-size-fits-all therapy. We’re specialists. With so many modalities at our fingertips, we match you with exactly what you need to heal, faster.

And because we don’t take insurance, you get therapists who aren’t burnt out or rushing through sessions. You get top-quality care, real results, and a path to feeling better without endless appointments.

Here, you don’t have to guess what’ll work. We’ve got the whole toolbox — and the right fix for you.

  • Nicole Bankhead, LPC & Serenity founder

  • Bethany Wehring, LPC-Associate

  • Bryan Bankhead, Functional Health Practitioner and LENS Neurofeedback

  • Jonathan Semro, LPC-Associate

  • Julia Novosad, LPC-Associate

  • Leslie Billington, LCSW

  • Mi'cah Ducros, LMFT

  • Morgan Davies, LMFT

  • Morgan Wren, Student Therapist

  • Pamela Broussard, LPC

  • Stephanie Romero, LPC

  • … and last but not least, Maze and Oakley, therapy dogs!

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