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    The core of Family Matters Counseling Group, PLLC
    is our belief in family, values, and community.

    Welcome to Our Website!

    The core of Family Matters Counseling Group, PLLC
    is our belief in family, values, and community.

    Welcome to Our Website!

    The core of Family Matters Counseling Group, PLLC
    is our belief in family, values, and community.

    Welcome to Our Website!

    The core of Family Matters Counseling Group, PLLC
    is our belief in family, values, and community.

    Welcome!

    We strive to assist those who are experiencing challenges related to mental illness, co-occurring disorders, sexual abuse/trauma, domestic violence, addictions, and low self-esteem live a productive and happier life.

    Dr. Bates-Duford’s work with couples includes pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, divorce mediation, re-marriage, blended families, compatibility assessments, helping couples develop the tools to communicate effectively, ‘fighting fair’, how to get past the affair, sexual challenges, rebuilding/enhancing intimacy, and dealing with the loss of a child. Parent training and support groups are also available to divorcing parents and those  struggling in their roles as parents.


    “You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.”

    Work with children includes behavior modification, play therapy (Lego and sand), pet therapy, socialization skills training, counseling surrounding parental divorce, loss of parent or sibling, aggressive behavior, self-esteem building, and managing peer pressure.

    If you’re interested in becoming a better, happier, more fulfilled you,
    get started and please get in contact today!

    Meet Our Team

    Terri Allen

    Terri Allen

    Director of Nursing Services Terri Allen provides educational services for teens and adults peratining to safe sex, abstinence, alcohol/drug abuse and addictions,  drug testing, diabetic education and mental health services. Ms. Allen also leads a weekly educational group on safe ways to self-administer medications, blood testing and screening, and safer sex practices. Email: [email protected]
    Brooke Bates

    Brooke Bates

    Teen Activities Coordinator Brooke Bates is the Teen Activities Coordinator for Family Matters Counseling Group, PLLC. She provides and coordinates weekly and summer teen activities and self-esteem building. Email: [email protected]

    At Family Matters Counseling Group, PLLC...

    we believe in the power of families and excellent mental health services. Our goal is to help families stay connected by teaching families healthy ways of improving communication, break familial dysfunctions, overcome trauma, and develop the skills and strategies needed.

    Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford

    CEO & Founder, Family Matters Counseling Group, PLLC

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    Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford