trauma therapy waxahachie, texas or ellis county, texas

The Heart Behind the Name:

Embers are slowly dying or fading memories, responses, emotions, and ideas that are still capable of being revived and often lead to fire. Everyone has embers that may have been squashed or continue to fester into small fires within their lives. As time passes, we can become complacent about the ripple effect those embers create, touching every aspect of our lives. Our marriages, children, families, friends, and more may see fragments of us that have been shaped by traumas left to fester when we believed they were dormant.

What most people do not immediately see is a path out—a light or direction that, while filled with obstacles, still exists. How do you begin to see the possibility of change? By recognizing your worth and wanting more for yourself. By facing the parts of yourself you once pushed away and finding solitude and peace through trauma processing, without the constant intensity of negative impacts or dwelling on the past.

Ember & Lighthouse Wellness is rooted in the belief that life's fires and waves don't have to define your journey. A lighthouse represents safety, direction, and hope—guiding you through the wreckage and toward healing on the other side.

trauma therapy for first responders and veterans waxahachie, texas or ellis county, texas

What We Stand For:

Purpose:

Helping those who have witnessed or endured the depravity of humanity and the lasting impact of trauma be met with grace, support, and resilience—by providing a compassionate and safe environment for healing and relief.

Vision:

Create a space where individuals feel safe being vulnerable and addressing the embers in their lives with healing and resilience.

Mission:

Provide trauma-informed care that is empathetic yet straightforward. Through evidence-based therapeutic modalities and a compassionate human connection; we strive to meet you where you are, helping you reclaim your strength and achieve lasting wellness.

About:

trauma therapy, EMDR and ART therapy waxahachie, texas or ellis county, texas;

Certified EMDR Therapist and Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapist

Licensed in Texas

I am a trauma therapist specializing in EMDR and ART, along with other modalities to use such as DBT, IFS and a person-centered approach. I also consult with local departments for further questions and resources in the area.

I have been led down this path after working with incarcerated and probation individuals along with government entities, victims of crime, substance abuse and those who experience complex trauma or PTSD. As a responder on scene with police and fire, I have exposure and comprehension of the job-related trauma exposure that comes with it. After seeing the lack of resources and impact of the dark realities in the field and when consulting, I became passionate for being a helping hand for them. I welcome the gallows humor and unique ways they process stress.

Shopping for a therapist can be difficult, so here is a little about me to see if I might be a therapist you’ve been looking for:

  • I thrived on gruesome calls and chaos on calls; dark humor is welcomed!

  • be skeptical and ask me questions but be fine with laughter because I prefer therapy to be fun!

  • typical sessions are clients cutting loose, potty mouths coming out and acknowledgment of resistance in their life and wanting something in your life to change

  • a big sports girl, if the Dallas Stars are playing or college football is on then be aware I may come into the office with no voice from the game

  • me in a nutshell: a foodie and brewery lover, reader, coffee connoisseur, music explorer of a plethora of genres, tattoos and the occasional swear word but loves Jesus.

Lexi Eller, LCSW-S

My specialties

  • First Responders Specific Issues along with their loved ones

  • Veterans

  • Federal Agents

  • Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

  • Trauma (PTSD)

  • Medical Trauma and Chronic Pain

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Infertility; prenatal, pregnancy and postnatal

  • Sports Performance

  • Family conflict

  • Grief

  • Behavioral concerns and more

  • Serving adolescents, adults, couples, and families

  • “Lexi is an amazing therapist! She is a great listener and takes the time to really know her clients. She always goes above and beyond. "

    — D. G.

  • “Lexi is awesome. She really listens and shows a lot of empathy when she responds! She is a great person all around. She comprehends the first responder world and what we see because of her experience, I completely trust her in this realm.”

    —S. B.

  • "Lexi has worked with our agency that assists local police and fire departments for a few years now. As soon as we talked, I knew her time in the field and comprehension of the day-to-day for these guys would resonate with them. We get occasional updates from the served individuals and many have continued to maintain meeting with her over the years and report that EMDR and ART have significantly improved their lives. Keep up the good work!"

    —R.H.

  • “Lexi has been amazing! She welcomes me with so much warmth and I’m so happy to have found her. Always listening and understanding. She keeps our communication flowing and gives me the honesty I was looking for. So thankful for you!”

    —A. J.

  • "I've always been skeptical of therapy, especially with my background and seeing the depravity of man makes it hard to break down walls. She calmed me, matched my dark humor and I trusted her with the looming thoughts and calls in my head. The stigma being on a couch as a cop may be around, but it's a place I can just be me. "

    —C. S.