Every student is unique, wonderfully made by God, designed for a purpose, and precious in His eyes.
Know · Love · Support
Counseling
Fostering the spiritual, relational, and emotional wellbeing of every student, with licensed counselors in each division and compassionate support for LCA families and staff from Pre-K 3 through 12th grade.
Pre-K 3 – 12th Grade
Developmentally appropriate care across every division
Licensed Counselors
A dedicated counselor in Early Learning, Lower, Middle, and Upper School
Team Approach
Partnership with parents, teachers, and outside providers when needed
A Safe Haven
Students heard, supported, and loved in counselor offices across campus
Whole-Student Care
Supporting Every Child’s Wellbeing
Legacy is dedicated to supporting students and families with compassionate, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate care addressing spiritual, social, and emotional needs.
We value social and emotional health as integral to helping students reach their full potential: becoming all God has created them to be. With a licensed counselor in each division, our team provides proactive student education, individual counseling, and small group meetings.
We also offer consultation with parents, collaboration with teachers, and outside referrals and resources as needed. We welcome partnership with parents and the community for a team approach to each child’s success.
Counselors are a safe haven where students feel heard, supported, and loved.
Our goal is that students leave counselor offices feeling more peaceful than when they arrived.
Meet the Counseling Team
Division Counselors Who Know Your Child
Our doors are open to the Legacy community. Students, parents, faculty, and staff are invited to visit our offices, introduce themselves, and get to know their divisional counselors.
Grades 9–12 · Upper School
Rachel Shoemaker
Upper School Counselor
LPC
Rachel Shoemaker will serve as the Upper School Therapist for grades 9–12. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and has experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults facing a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, identity development, relationships, and life transitions. Rachel is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where students feel seen, heard, and cared for. By integrating biblical truth with evidence-based counseling practices, she seeks to help students flourish emotionally, academically, and spiritually.
Email Mrs. Shoemaker
Grades 5–8 · Middle School
Dr. Lana Snear
Director of Counseling, Middle School Counselor
PhD, LSSP, BCPCC
Dr. Snear brings experience as a psychologist, diagnostician, and parent educator in public schools, inpatient and outpatient settings, and private practice. She has deep expertise across age groups and mental health and learning needs, guided by the Lord in every student’s journey.
Email Dr. Snear
Pre-K 3–4th Grade · ELC & Lower School
Kari Logsdon
Early Learning Campus & Lower School Counselor
LMFT
Kari Logsdon will serve as our new ELC and Lower School Therapist. Kari, her husband Drew, three children (Roslyn, Rachael, and Luke), and Buddy (mini-golden doodle) just moved to the area in July from Arizona and are settling in, enjoying Texas and the community. Kari is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has been practicing for the past 14 years, primarily with Birth to Five children, Elementary aged children, and their families. Kari’s experience includes providing individual, family, and small-group counseling, and collaborating with teachers and families to ensure that each student receives comprehensive support.
Email Mrs. LogsdonLove on a Leash
Student Wellbeing Ambassadors
Our certified therapy dogs bring comfort, joy, and calm across campus as beloved members of the LCA counseling family.
What We Offer
Counseling Services
From proactive classroom lessons to crisis support and outside referrals: comprehensive care tailored to each student’s needs.
Individual Short-Term Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Small Group Work
Classroom Guidance & LCA You
Local Mental Health Referrals
Spiritual Growth & Development
Coordination with Outside Counselors
Parent & Faculty Consultations
New Student Transitioning
Data-Driven Parent Programming
Counseling Resources
Tools, articles, and trusted partners to support families through common challenges, organized by topic below.
ADHD Management
Anger Management
Anxiety
Balance in Technology
- Dr. Kathy Koch’s PEP Talk on Technology
- Understanding Your Teen’s Digital World, Jonathan McKee
- Examples of Family Media Contracts
- Gabb Wireless: safe phones and smart watches
- Phone box to be present
- Why Teens Are Sadder, Lonelier, and More Depressed Than Ever Before
- Technology, Help and Hope for Managing Screen Time (podcast)
- Brian Housman 360 Family
Bullying
Changes in Family Structure
Chore & Money Management
Christian Faith
Conflict Resolution
Depression
Discipline & Parenting
- Parenting with Love and Logic: classes & conferences, parent resources
- Behavior and Discipline
- Responsible Kids Don’t Just Happen
- No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel
- Courageous Parenting by David Hutchins
- Purposeful Parenting by Jean S. Barnes
- Planet Middle School by Kevin Leman
- Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp
Eating Disorders
Grief
- GriefShare / Grief Recovery Organization
- Emily Lost Someone She Loved by Kathleen Fucci (Lower School)
- My Favorite Color Is Blue Sometimes by Roger Hutchison (Lower School)
- Journeying Through Grief by Kenneth C. Haugk (Middle & Upper School)
- The Dos and Don’ts of Talking to Your Child About Death
- Coping with Death and Grief
Healthy Relationships
Self-Harm & Suicidal Ideation
- Why Do People Cut Themselves?
- Truth From the Bible for Cutters: When Feelings for Self-Harm Are Strong
- Understanding Teen Depression and Suicide (video)
- Seeking Help for Teen Suicide Prevention
- Teen Suicide: What Parents Need to Know (Mayo Clinic)
- Teen Suicide (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Stress Management
Links are provided for informational purposes only. LCA does not endorse or guarantee outside products, services, or information.
What Parents Ask Us
Frequently Asked Questions
About Wellness Counseling
What is the role of LCA’s Counseling Department?
We foster the spiritual, relational, and emotional wellbeing of each student while providing resources and support for LCA staff and families, from Pre-K 3 through 12th grade.
Does my child have access to a licensed counselor?
Yes. LCA has a licensed counselor in each division.
How do counselors partner with parents?
Counselors consult with parents, collaborate with teachers, and coordinate care with outside providers when appropriate. We believe a team approach helps ensure each child’s overall success.
Services & Referrals
What types of support are available?
Services include individual short-term counseling, crisis intervention, small groups, classroom guidance, spiritual development support, parent consultations, new student transitioning, and referrals to local mental health resources.
How do I refer my child or a student for counseling?
Submit a Counseling Referral Form online. You can indicate urgency and whether the student is aware of the referral. A counselor will follow up based on availability and need.
Can LCA coordinate with an outside counselor?
Yes. Our counselors provide confidential coordination of care with outside mental health providers to support students who need ongoing counseling beyond school-based services.
Wellbeing
What are Love on a Leash ambassadors?
Moses Gordon, Shepherd Snear, and Annie Snyder are certified therapy dogs who serve as Student Wellbeing Ambassadors, bringing comfort and calm to students across campus.
We’re Here to Help
Connect With Counseling
Our counseling team welcomes students, parents, and staff to visit our offices. Whether you have a question, need a referral, or want to partner on your child’s wellbeing, reach out today.
Submit Referral FormKnown, Loved, and Supported
Wellness Counseling at LCA reflects our commitment to the whole child: nurturing hearts and minds so students can thrive academically, spiritually, and emotionally.