Welcome to Abounding Hope

Kim Nemec, MA, LPC-S offers compassionate counseling for children, youth, and families.

Abounding Hope Counseling is currently accepting new clients for in-person and virtual services

Play Therapy and Theraplay

Specialized therapy for children as young as three, including those with attachment issues and adoption or foster care backgrounds.

Women's Counseling

Tailored support for emotional, relational, and stress-related challenges facing women across West Texas.

Childhood Behavioral Support

Evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and ACT to help children and adolescents navigate behavioral and emotional challenges.

Adult Depression and Anxiety

Solution-focused counseling designed to meet adults where they are and guide them through life's struggles and triumphs.

Build Confidence Through Compassionate Counseling

Hope-filled support for families navigating change in Abilene

Abounding Hope Counseling offers a compassionate, connected, and hope-filled counseling experience for children, youth, and families throughout Abilene and the surrounding area. Making the decision to seek counseling is deeply personal, and you deserve support that meets you exactly where you are. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, or attachment concerns, you'll find a calming environment centered on your unique needs.

You can expect a therapeutic approach that blends child-centered methods with evidence-based practices, including Play Therapy, Theraplay, CBT, DBT, and ACT. Sessions can include just your child, or both parents and child together, depending on what works best for your family. With a practice now located on Westwood Drive near North 1st in central Abilene, accessing care has never been more convenient.

Abounding Hope Counseling is built on the belief that when we become filled with hope, anything is possible. The butterfly symbolizes joy and transformation—values that guide every session and every relationship. Whether you're navigating school issues, emotional regulation, or life transitions, you'll work with someone who understands the West Texas community and the families it serves.

Call today to schedule your initial appointment and take the first step toward restoring hope for your family in Abilene.

What Happens During Your Counseling Journey

When you reach out to Abounding Hope Counseling, you're beginning a process designed with clarity and care at every stage. From your first call or email inquiry, you'll be contacted in a timely manner to discuss your specific needs and determine the right fit for your family. Sessions are available both in person and virtually, giving you flexibility that fits your schedule and comfort level.

You'll know what to expect before, during, and after each session. Whether addressing ADHD, anger management, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, or adjustment issues, the approach is solution-focused and tailored to your situation. In-person sessions for children provide hands-on therapeutic engagement, while virtual options offer convenience for adults and families across the region.

Every step is coordinated with your goals in mind, ensuring you feel heard and supported as you move forward. Here's what sets the experience apart:

• Child-centered methods that honor developmental stages and individual temperament, creating a safe space for growth
• Flexible session formats that allow parents and children to participate together or separately based on therapeutic goals
• Access to specialized Theraplay certification for children with attachment issues, foster care backgrounds, or adoption experiences
• Convenient location in central Abilene, serving families from Clyde, Merkel, Baird, Sweetwater, and throughout the surrounding communities

Connect with Abounding Hope Counseling to discuss your family's needs and schedule services in Abilene.

Restore Hope Through Connected Care

A calm, supportive space where transformation begins and anything becomes possible.

Grounded in Experience and Integrity

Abounding Hope Counseling is led by Kim Nemec, MA, LPC-S, whose extensive background spans decades of work with children, adolescents, young adults, and Adults Counseling across West Texas. Serving families connected to Dyess AFB, local school districts, Hardin-Simmons University, and ACU, the practice understands the unique pressures and transitions that shape life in this region.

You'll work with a counselor who brings both professional training and genuine commitment to your well-being. Whether you're addressing high-functioning autism, impulse control, social skills, or parenting challenges, the care you receive is rooted in respect, consistency, and a belief that transformation is always within reach. When the world says give up, hope whispers to try one more time—and that philosophy defines every session.

If you're ready to restore or build more hope and joy for your journey, call Abounding Hope Counseling in Abilene and leave a message to begin.