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A Distinguished Chapter of the Texas Counseling Association
Navigating Therapist Parts in Session While in the Seat
Penny Haight, M.Ed., LPC-S Penny Haight is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and the founder of Counseling by Penny in Fort Worth. With over a decade of private practice experience, Penny integrates evidence-based modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Gottman Method approaches. A former school counselor, she is passionate about helping both clients and clinicians cultivate resilience, clarity, and self-leadership.
In addition to her clinical work, Penny provides supervision for LPC Associates, equipping the next generation of counselors with strong ethical grounding, practical skills, and confidence in their therapeutic presence. She brings warmth, humor, and authenticity to her teaching and presentations, inviting professionals to deepen their own awareness while fostering growth in those they serve.
We are committed to advancing the counseling profession through leadership, advocacy, and education, supporting both the professional growth of counselors and the well-being of those they serve. Our organization empowers counselors across educational settings, agencies, and private practices to help individuals and families navigate academic, career, personal, and emotional development.
Our current president, Ashley Gainey, MA, LPC.
Our chapter proudly has a long and rich history, with a legacy shaped by the involvement of many esteemed Texas Counseling Association (TCA) leaders. What sets us apart from other chapters is the depth of experience within our executive team and membership, spanning decades of service. Many of our members remain active counseling advocates far past retirement.
Our chapter is committed to continuously seeking out the most relevant and impactful counseling resources to support the ongoing education of our members. By offering virtual CE opportunities, we can effectively reach a diverse community of counselors, accommodating a wide range of schedules. Each month, we strive to feature dynamic experts who bring fresh perspectives and valuable insights to enhance our members' professional growth.
Our members are deeply passionate about guiding our clients toward healing and wholeness. We are dedicated to our work and driven by a desire for continual growth. We view the counseling space as sacred and strive to connect with our clients on profound and meaningful levels.