Meet the Staff   Professional Training Misti Sparks, PhD is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas. She received her Doctorate and Master's Degrees in Family Therapy from Texas Woman's University and her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of North Texas. During her doctoral studies at Texas Woman's University, Dr. Sparks was awarded the privilege of managing the Counseling and Family Therapy Clinic. Not only was Dr. Sparks responsible for supervising as many as 50 student clinicians, she and her clinic staff also counseled hundreds of clients of all ages. Dr. Sparks has been working in the field since 1999 in various capacities, established a private practice in Frisco, Texas in 2007, and recently moved her practice to Plano, Texas. Philosophy Would you like to lead a more enjoyable life and have more satisfying, successful relationships? If so, then counseling may be for you. Many people seek counseling due to struggles with specific issues, while others seek counseling for overall personal growth and to develop the skills to lead a more fulfilling life. I believe that my job as a therapist is to help my clients see the issues they face as challenges that can, and will, be overcome. I provide a safe and confidential environment for exploring opportunities for growth and change. I have worked with many adolescents and adults, who have presented with a variety of concerns, and have successfully accomplished their goals. You can have the life that you desire! For an appointment with Misti Sparks, please email msparks@centerforemotionalhealing.com or call 469-323-1586