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There is a common adage that love is the most powerful force in the world. Great academic minds such as Albert Einstein along with great social reformers such Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. have all professed its transformative power. With every year of my life, I am more and more convinced that love does, in fact, have the ability to nourish, heal, liberate, calm, strengthen and even embolden every soul. To be loved and to love, in that order, is the call of every person’s heart.

Love is inherently relational, and my heart is to help people experience the transformative power of love in their relationships with themselves and with others. Of particular interest is working with couples and parents. I have worked with couples experiencing communication problems, infidelity and blended families. I have also worked with adults experiencing life and career transitions.

Tiara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Texas (#205527), supervised by Dr. Sean Stokes, LMFT-S (#4983). She earned her Master’s in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. As a Christian, Tiara recognizes the value of faith in one’s life and relationships. If a client wants to integrate their faith in the therapeutic process, Tiara can provide faith-based counseling. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and, with couples, she uses the Gottman Method. She is also a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS), helping to transform the way grieving clients with evidence-based strategies and interventions. In addition to counseling, Tiara is a practicing corporate attorney with over 15 years of experience in the legal profession.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

Tiara’s professional background speaks to her intellectual acumen, but her passion and ability to help people in need is truly remarkable.

I help people and their relationships transition from stuck to unstuck, from barely surviving to thriving. I believe our relationships and connections with others are the greatest joys in life. Other people can also be a source of immense pain and suffering. I want to partner with you to create realistic goals that change your life and your relationships for the better. Let’s put together a plan that’s crafted just for you. You don’t have to feel stuck anymore.

My goal is to connect with my clients wherever they are in life, in an affirming and person-centered posture. My clients would describe me as always making an effort for them to feel heard and equally empowered in the room. My approach as a therapist includes a basis of being trauma and attachment-informed, which means we have all been hurt, especially as children. This can impact our lives today in the form of underlying thoughts, behaviors (CBT), and body effects (Somatics). I utilize evidence-based methods from credible sources such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for individuals, along with the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families.

Ray Myers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas (#204523). He earned his Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Amberton University. His background includes being a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran with decades of leadership experience in the private sector, as well as his love of being a Dad. He has experience working in private practice with adults, couples, families, teenagers, children, and individuals with neurodiversity. Some of his specialties include issues relating to anxiety and depression, communication and conflict issues, infidelity, and parenting. He is also a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, which is the #1 premarital and marriage assessment tool widely known for its validity and reliability.

Dr. Jennifer Fast, Clinical Director, says:

In the time Ray has been with SCC, he has made a big impact. He is diligent about making sure he understands the client’s goals and the issues that impede them from being the best version of themselves.

I believe the opportunity to hold someone’s story gently, compassionately, and without judgment is an honor. Life can be far too difficult to process alone; I am here to walk with you through various seasons of life. Witnessing a client step into freedom and peace is a real joy for me! I approach the therapeutic relationship as a partnership. Through this partnership, I want to help you successfully reach your individual and relational goals!

I pursued the counseling profession as I realized how impactful therapy was in my own life. After experiencing significant grief from the loss of my mom, I wanted to support others on similar journeys.

Trinity is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas (License #93029). She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Texas Woman’s University and completed her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at The King’s University in Southlake, Texas. Trinity is a Christian and is happy to integrate faith and spirituality into sessions. She has experience working with people of various spiritual backgrounds. The modalities of therapy that Trinity incorporates are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. She also has experience working with clients who are going through grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, spiritual abuse, racial identity, familial relationships, peer relationships, and romantic relationships.

Dr. Jennifer Fast, Clinical Director, says:

I am most impressed by Trinity’s warm and approachable style to therapy. She is committed to making sure that those who sit with her are getting the best possible care.

She had studied the universe all her life, but had overlooked its clearest message: For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love. – Carl Sagan

This quote embodies two of the greatest tools we have for helping ourselves: perspective and curiosity. It’s also a reminder of the important role of relationships in our development, happiness, and success. Maybe you feel stuck with a personal problem, a relationship problem, or a different type of problem entirely. As a marriage and family therapist, I am trained to view these issues from a systemic perspective, considering your wants and goals without forgetting the importance of the context in which you live. I work within this systemic view to help individuals, couples, and families improve their relationships, set and meet goals, and overcome tough obstacles.

My style of therapy is solution-focused and person-centered. This means that while I ask a million questions, none of them have wrong answers. It means I’m not concerned about the “right” or “wrong” solution, but the solution that works for you. It means that I believe you are capable of overcoming your problems, even if you haven’t yet, and even if you’re not sure you can. Perhaps most important of all, it means that the guiding principles for the goals we set will be your own values and beliefs, whatever those may be. I work to create a collaborative environment where clients feel understood, respected, and supported as they pursue change aligned with their own values.

Jason is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (#204963) in Texas, under the supervision of Dr. Ryan Lloyd (#203973). He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington and earned his Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University. He has experience working with diverse individuals, families, and couples presenting with men’s issues (anger/stress, relationships, fatherhood, purpose, and identity), depression, anxiety, and relationship issues such as communication and conflict resolution. In addition, Jason brings both professional experience and personal insight into the treatment of ADHD, helping individuals and couples better understand how neurodivergence shapes focus, emotional experiences, and relationship dynamics. He also has experience providing ABA therapy for adolescents on the Autism spectrum with a variety of needs. Jason works for Cumberland Youth and Family Services, providing community counseling to the underserved.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

Although I’m biased being a marriage and family therapist myself, Jason’s passion for the MFT field gives him fantastic perspective as a clinician. He is insightful, clever, and hilarious both for our SCC team and his clients. 

I specialize in treating couples, families, children, and adolescents. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, emphasizing self-awareness and tailored to individual needs. Although I have an abundance of clinical experience, I believe what makes me most effective is that I never stop learning. I am always trying to better hone my clinical abilities and stay current with the clinical literature.

I help couples untangle their miscommunications and conflicts to regain the underlying love, attraction, and respect in their relationships. I value each person’s self-knowledge and believe in an empathetic approach that recognizes our respective awarenesses to work towards specific goals. I foster warm, supportive and nonjudgmental environments, where I aim to identify strengths and enhance communication to create lasting change.

Jenni Jennings, M.Ed. LPC-S, is a licensed professional counselor supervisor (#10663) in Texas and distinguished mental health professional. She received her Master’s Degree from Texas Woman’s and completed specialized training at the Family Study Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Gestalt Center in New Orleans.

In 1993, she founded the school-based Youth and Family Mental Health Centers for the Dallas Independent School District, which would expand to ten locations and earn her state and national awards, including recognition from the White House.

Jennings is an esteemed presenter on child and adolescent mental health, family therapy, spirituality, trauma, and family support policies on both the national and international stage. With over 30 years and hundreds of clinical hours of experience as a professional counselor, she is deeply committed to guiding positive transformations in the lives of her clients. She specializes in child, adolescent, and family therapy and also has a love for couples therapy. She is a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessment facilitator, a widely renown premarital program. She feels particularly comfortable with the most difficult of issues that face individuals, couples, and families.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

With over 30 years experience as a clinician, Jenni has seen it all. She is passionate about her work and her clients, leaving no stone unturned to help find solutions.

It is always a privilege and an honor to witness authentic and lasting change in the lives of my clients. My priority as a therapist is to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe environment for clients to process their emotions, relationships and experiences. You’ve made it here, which means you have already taken action for change.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I’ve been trained to walk alongside couples and individuals through the most difficult seasons of life. I use evidence-based practices such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and The Gottman Method to help partners uncover underlying emotions and communicate more effectively for connection, compassion, and caring. Research shows that EFT typically helps 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery, and over 90% of couples report significant improvement. I am passionate about working with couples and assisting with identifying the deeper roots of their struggles, so that each partner can get what they need and the couple can rebuild from the ground up.

Maria is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (#204415) in Texas supervised by Jennifer Kendall (#203322). Maria graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and earned her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Maria is a trained Save Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS) Facilitator and has completed the Level 1 Gottman Training as well as an EFT Externship. Some of her specialties include working with individuals, couples, premarital counseling, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. Maria is bilingual, speaking English and Spanish fluently.

Dr. Jennifer Fast, Clinical Director, says:

Maria has been an amazing asset to SCC with her ability to work with Spanish-speaking clients and focus on trauma-informed care. She does a wonderful job connecting with people and providing a safe and supportive experience.