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Sharing our Expertise Through Speaking

At ALCS., we're passionate about creating ripples of influence as we use our expertise to strengthen our community.  One of the ways we do that is by speaking to groups about mental health topics of felt need. Interested in the types of talks we've done before? Check out our recent and upcoming presentations or scroll to the bottom for a listing of past titles and audiences we've served. Want us to speak at your event? We'd love to hear from you!

Recent and Upcoming Presentations:

United We Thrive: Partnering with Peers for Business Knowledge and Growth
2/22/2025
During this panel discussion at the Christian Counselors of Texas conference, Kerry partnered with two colleagues and friends, Leah McDill and Josh Myers, to share with other therapists ways that they have contributed to one another's success. Through regular meetings over the past five years characterized by openness and collaboration, they have learned from one another and strategized together for healthier business practices, bringing value and strength to one another and to each of their counseling centers.
Unlocking Connection: Three EFT Interventions You Can Use Tomorrow
2/22/2025
During this session at the Christian Counselors of Texas conference, Carolyn discussed the importance of focusing on emotions, using attachment language, and using corrective experiences to create change. She also shared three interventions any therapist can use to promote intimacy.
Q&A with Kerry
2/21/2025
During this presentation to the Austin Oaks Motherhood and Community Group, Kerry shared his professional expertise as he dialogued with the group's leader to address questions submitted beforehand by members of the group.
Cultivating Intimacy: It's Worth It (Marriage Conference)
2/1/2025
In this marriage conference for Woodlawn Baptist Church, Kerry taught five hour-long sessions entitled, "Created for Intimacy," "What Do We Really Need From Each Other," "Why Do They Do the Things They Do?" "How to Heal Emotional Pain," and "Essentials for Sexual Intimacy."
Marriage Matters
11/08/2024
During this workshop for the Austin Oaks Motherhood and Community group, Kerry shared foundational principles and personal application for relational intimacy.
Essentials for a Great Start with Sex
11/03/2023
In this session of the Gateway Church Soulmates Class, Kerry invited class members to reflect on their own story, expectations, and communication health regarding sex. He also gave helpful hints for the honeymoon.
Managing your Anxiety
2/24/2023
During this session at a women's retreat at Summer's Mill Retreat Center, Julie offered strategies for managing anxiety. "Anxiety is a part of life, but you can make peace with anxiety and not let it control you."

Sampling of Titles / Audiences of ALCS Therapists' Past Presentations 

Julie O'Brien

Balancing your Priorities - Liberty Hill Women in Business
Step 4: Fearless Moral Inventory - Remedy (a Christ-centered recovery ministry)
Managing your Anxiety - RockPointe Church Women's Retreat
Worthiness - Lakeview United Methodist Women's Retreat

Nicole Parker

Suicide: Psychoeducation and Assessment - Riverbend Church

Rachelle Honohan

Suicide Prevention: Facts and Feelings (with Carolyn Dixon) - Summit Christian Academy

Carolyn Dixon

Helping the Hurting: An Experiental Approach to Caring for Those in Distress - Austin Christian Fellowship
Fear Less: How to Deal with Anxiety - Rockpointe Church Women's gathering
An Experiential Introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy - Christian Counselors of Texas Annual conference
Jesus’ Love for Women and the Challenges of Being a Mom - Rockpointe Church Mothers’ Day Service
Becoming an Effective Minister of Care - Austin Christian Fellowship
Creating a Culture of Empathy - MSB University (Business Inservice)
Suicide Prevention: Facts and Feelings (with Rachelle Honohan) - Summit Christian Academy

Kerry Williamson

Pornography and Its Consequences: Relational, Neurological, and Sexual Dysfunction - Christian Counselors of Texas State Conference
Battle for Pure Hearts - Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ
The Journey of Sex Education - Church at Canyon Creek
Sex and Purity - Church at Canyon Creek
Gender Dysphoria - Christian Counselors of Texas State Conference
Nurturing Sexual Intimacy During the Childbearing Years - Christian Counselors of Texas State Conference
Treating Sexual Dysfunction - Christian Counselors of Texas State Conference
The Secret to Great Sex? Approach It Like Children Approach Play - Christian Counselors of Texas State Conference
Pornography and the Neurochemistry of Sexual Addiction - Christian Counselors of Texas State Conference
Breaking Through Resistance: Inviting Clients into the Battle - Christian Counselors of Texas State Conference
Treating Sexual Dysfunction: Dialogue, Education, Coaching, and Referral - Christian Counselors of Texas
Healing Marital Pain - First Baptist Church Georgetown Stephens Ministry
Essentials for a Great Start with Sex - Gateway Church Premarital Class
Marriage Class - Gateway Church “Gateway U” Class
Codependency: Die to Yourself but Don’t Lose Yourself - Grace Covenant Church
Differences in Men & Women: God Did It on Purpose! - Great Hills Baptist Church
Marriage Matters Sessions 1-6 - Church at Canyon Creek Marriage Class
Emotional Intimacy: The Foundation of Sexual Intimacy - Austin Oaks Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Finding Your Sexual Fire - Austin Oaks Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Sex During the Preschool Years: Is It Possible - Austin Oaks Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Essentials for Great Sex and the Hindrances that Get in the Way - Austin Oaks Motherhood and Community Group
LGBTQ+ Awareness: Compassionate Care & Committed Relationships - Texas Baptist Children’s Home
Essentials of Christian Counseling: the Person, the Profession, and the Practice - Texas Baptist Children's Home,
Purity Starts with Sexual Wholeness - Church at Canyon Creek Youth
Preparing for Adolescence Retreat and Parenting Sessions - Church at Canyon Creek