The Volition Collective Counseling & Wellness Center

Where Your Past, Present and Future Meet. Your Choice is Your Power.

vō-ˈli-shən

Why volition?

1: the power of choosing or determining: will
2: an act of making a choice or decision also: a choice or decision made

kə-ˈlek-tiv

What is a collective?

1: denoting a number of persons or things considered as one group or whole
2: of, relating to, or being a group of individuals, : involving all members of a group as distinct from its individuals
3: shared or assumed by all members of the group

Hey! Welcome to the Volition Collective

From Our CEO and Founder

I am Dr. Mēgan Pickens, a Ph.D. and licensed professional counselor supervisor (LPC-S), serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and trainer focusing on life enrichment, female empowerment, and healthy relationships. I founded the Volition Collective Counseling Group (formerly Family First Counseling), which we lovingly call “The Vococo,” in Arlington, TX, where I currently serve as CEO and Clinical Director.

We would love to help!

Cultural Humility

“We take care of our own business.” “Don’t talk to anyone about what goes on in this house.” “You aren’t praying enough.” “Only weak people go to counseling.”

Do you come from a culture where you have heard these things before? Or have you been told that showing emotion is weak?  You are not alone.  At Volition Collective you will find a safe and comfortable place to express your feelings and emotions, manage stress, reduce anxiety, cope with depression or grief, understand anger, improve your marriage and deal with life without violating your family or cultural principles.

Volition Collective is dedicated to providing our clients with culturally relevant counseling services to a diverse clientele, our staff presents our clients with solutions to enhance the understanding of their problems, better understand their choices through affordable counseling for all income levels.

Volition Collective has counselors available 7 days a week to provide flexibility to our clients.  We are a collective of professionals who are as diverse as our clients.

Check out this YouTube video of Dr. Megan and colleagues discussing the Decolonizing of Mental Health!

Volition Peace Sign Circle

Our Specialties

Welcome to our counseling practice, where we offer a wide range of counseling services to help you improve your mental health and overall wellbeing. Our team of licensed counselors specializes in a variety of areas to provide personalized and effective treatment to each of our clients.

Our specialties include:

  • Life Transitions
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Healthy Masculinity
  • LGBTQIA+ & Trans
  • Bilingual Services
  • ADHD
  • Self Esteem
  • Grief
  • Counseling for Black Men
  • Stress Reduction
  • High Achieving Black Women
  • Emotional Abuse Recovery
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Individual Counseling

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Couple & Marriage Counseling

Latinx Family

Family Counseling

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Child & Adolescent Counseling

Small Group Counseling

Group Counseling

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I Have Questions!

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General Questions

Most questions can be answered on our FAQ page.

Specific Questions

To be efficient with your time and ours we have a system to schedule an inquiry session to ask specific questions.

Counseling for Adults

Choose the best option to schedule counseling services for adults who are 18 years or older.

10-Minute Consultation

Schedule a free 10-Minute consultation to meet a therapist that fits your counseling needs.

Follow Up Sessions

For returning clients who have not been absent from counseling more than 1 year. 

Counseling for Minors

Choose the best option to schedule counseling services for children who are under the age of 18.

Parent Consultation

Before any minor is seen for counseling a parent consultation must be completed.

Specific Questions

To be efficient with your time and ours we have a system to schedule an inquiry session to ask specific questions. 

Premarital Counseling

We provide pre-marital counseling sessions to help couples address potential issues to help prepare for marriage.

General Questions

Most questions can be answered on our FAQ page.

Specific Questions

To be efficient with your time and ours we have a system to schedule an inquiry session to ask specific questions. 

Sponsored Sessions

Through partnerships with various organizations such as CCG within the DFW metroplex, we provide approved, sponsored, and discounted sessions for individuals who want counseling services. 

Information about Sponsored Sessions

Please visit this page for more information!

Associateship Internship Preceptorship

Budding professionals interested in LPC Supervision, a Master’s Level Student or Nurse Practicioner with Dr. Pickens.

General Questions

Most questions can be answered on our FAQ page.

Specific Questions

To be efficient with your time and ours we have a system to schedule an inquiry session to ask specific questions.