About Our Team | Chasing Grace Theapy

Alicia Prachar

Owner/Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor

Alicia believes that therapy should be a positive experience. Changing ourselves can be painful at times, but with the right encouragement, it can be empowering. With experience working in inpatient settings, leading group therapy, and running a private practice, Alicia has found that using a combination of therapies tailored to each client along with is the most effective way to help them reach their therapeutic goals. Alicia is EMDR trained and uses this method for treating trauma and PTSD. She also helps clients with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and how to live their best life with chronic pain.

When Alicia is not working, she loves being in nature, playing with her animals, traveling, reading and being with her family. She may be reached at 469-981-3032 or by emailing alicia@pracharcounseling.com

Elise Prachar

Behavior Coach, RBT, CHW

Elise has been working as a registered behavior technician for more than half a decade. She is also a certified Community Health Worker, with certifications in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression. In person, she works with learners all across the age spectrum who have high rates of aggressive behaviors, or have speech-related challenges. She also teaches social skills, self-management, and empathy-building for more verbal clients. With extensive experience working with Autism, ADHD, PTSD, depression, and anxiety, as well as CEUs in trauma-informed care, patient-centered care, peer support, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and much more, Elise provides therapy that is flexible, adaptable, individualized, and FUN.

Rachel Shaunafelt

Psychotherapist/LPC-A
Supervised by Alicia Valentine-Prachar

My name is Rachel Shanafelt, and I live in Seguin, Texas, with my husband of 22 years and my three teenage children. I am currently studying for my Master of Arts in Counseling at B. H. Carroll Theological Institute. I have a passion for helping hurting people and am excited to work toward my goal of becoming a licensed professional counselor. I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising, singing, and traveling. I also have three pets: Schwarz the Schnoodle and my two tuxedo cats, Sneakers and Lucky, who keep us entertained!