Brent Avant, MA, LPC-Associate, LCDC-I
Brent incorporates evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), to help clients manage difficult emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives. His personalized approach empowers individuals to build resilience, overcome challenges, and move forward with greater confidence and emotional well-being.
Trauma | Anxiety | Depression | Alcohol & Drug Addiction | Substance Use Disorders |
Brent Avant is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (LCDC-I) who believes that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported. Brent works with teens, young adults, and adults, helping them overcome emotional challenges, develop healthier coping strategies, and rediscover a sense of purpose and confidence. Whether you’re feeling stuck, struggling with difficult emotions, navigating relationship challenges, or seeking support for substance use concerns, Brent provides a welcoming, judgment-free space where meaningful healing and personal growth can begin.
- Insurance: Cigna, BCBS, Aetna, United Health Care.
- Private pay: $125/session (sliding scale available)
- Telehealth & in-person · Adults, teens, couples
Who Brent works with — and how he can help.
Brent’s clinical focus is trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug addiction, substance use disorders, relapse prevention, probation-related counseling, adolescent and young adult mental health, and major life transitions.
Teen and Adult Therapy
Anxiety, depression, substance abuse counseling, identity, academic stress, and probation related counseling— Brent provides a trusted, non-judgmental space for adolescents and adults to work through what’s difficult.
Substance use Therapy
Brent specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug addiction, substance use disorders, relapse prevention, probation-related counseling, adolescent and young adult mental health, and major life transitions.
Ready for therapy?
Take the First Step Toward a Healthier You Brent believes therapy is more than simply talking about problems. It’s about discovering your strengths, learning practical tools, and creating meaningful, lasting change. His goal is to help you feel more confident, emotionally balanced, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges.
Clinical expertise meets educational insight.
Brent incorporates evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), to help clients manage difficult emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives. His personalized approach empowers individuals to build resilience, overcome challenges, and move forward with greater confidence and emotional well-being.
Brent earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. For clients who wish to incorporate Christian faith or personal spirituality into their healing journey, Brent offers an approach that respectfully integrates their beliefs and values into counseling. Faith-based integration is always optional, and Brent welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems.
Book with Brent — new clients welcome.
Brent is accepting new clients for teen therapy, family counseling, substance abuse counseling, probation related counseling and couple work. In person in McKinney and via telehealth across Texas.