Testimonials

I believe every person has a unique story, deeply influenced by personal experiences and the larger systems we live—such as family, community, culture, and society. These interconnected systems help shape our understanding of ourselves and influence the narratives we create, often from a young age. At times, however, these narratives no longer align with who we are as adults, especially when we face life transitions, relationship challenges, or personal struggles.

Life can be overwhelming; sometimes, the stories we’ve created about ourselves become confusing and hard to understand. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their concerns and unique stories. I use Narrative Therapy to help clients externalize their challenges, seeing problems separate from their identity. This process empowers clients to rewrite unhelpful narratives and reconnect with their values, strengths, and resilience. By considering the influence of family dynamics, societal expectations, and cultural norms, I work with clients to understand how these external systems shape their stories and relationships.

In addition, I incorporate Gottman techniques to provide couples with practical, research-based tools to enhance communication, manage conflict, and strengthen their emotional bond. Gottman’s approach is focused on building trust and intimacy, teaching couples how to approach each other with empathy and respect, even in challenging moments. By integrating these approaches, I support couples in creating healthier patterns of interaction that align with their shared goals and values.

I am dedicated to fostering a compassionate and inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, understood, and empowered. I believe everyone is the expert in their own life, and I am committed to helping clients rewrite their stories to promote healing, growth, and personal fulfillment.

Christina Watts is currently a graduate student in Southern Methodist University’s Counseling Program, working toward a Master’s degree in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. She holds dual Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Houston—one in Business Management and Administration and another in Psychology. She has developed a diverse educational background to support her work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. As an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Christina is passionate about creating inclusive and affirming spaces for clients and has completed specialized coursework to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

I believe that therapy is most successful when there is a safe space for clients to come exactly as they are. The therapy room should be the place for individuals and couples to authentically show up no matter their struggle, knowing that I will meet them with support, encouragement, and healing. My goal is to join with my clients to find their unique path towards healing and growth. Whether it is conflict, grief, anxiety, disappointment, relationship issues, life transitions, or processing the past, no one should have to walk through their struggles alone.

In all my work, I am passionate about creating a welcoming space that fosters compassion, authenticity, openness—and hopefully joy. I am passionate about delivering a meaningful experience for my clients and seek to provide them with moments of discovery about themselves and their partners.

In my practice, I use a variety of counseling techniques. With individuals, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to process how to move through the challenges in life with acceptance rather than avoidance. In my work in couples and relationships, I use the Developmental Model, which focuses on how relationships evolve and how partners can work to grow together to foster connection and relationship satisfaction. I am certified in Prepare/Enrich, which is one of the most widely respected premarital programs. I am also certified in the Enneagram testing and analysis, which is a way to understand different personality types.

Allie Brookman is currently a graduate student at Southern Methodist University. She is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. She is expecting to graduate in August 2025. During her time at SMU, Allie has strived to learn and experience in a way that supports her work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Before her time at SMU, Allie attended the University of Oklahoma and obtained a bachelor’s degree in business, focusing on non-profit organizations. After graduating, she worked with women who had experienced sexual exploitation. This experience taught her about the power of connected relationships and that it is important not to walk through healing alone, ultimately leading to her choosing counseling as a profession.

Are you or someone in your family struggling with loss, anxiety, or depression? Do you sense you or your family aren’t living their best life, but do not know how to move forward? I am a firm believer in personal strength and believe all individuals can learn tools to overcome hardships and loss. With my encouragement and guidance, you can learn how to add new tools and techniques to your “tool boxes,” which can be utilized to build the grit needed to thrive in life. Therapeutic techniques utilized for individuals and couples are EMDR, client-centered therapy, as well as Imago Relationship Therapy. For premarital work, Lindsey is certified in the Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS), a well-respected and widely used assessment and curriculum.

When counseling individuals and couples, the therapeutic tools I incorporate include calming techniques, empathy,  validation, and practicing active listening. Throughout my practice, I employ tools to address relationships, anxiety, and depression by using bilateral stimuli, journalling, and mirroring.

Lindsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas (#68592). She earned her Masters degree in professional counseling from Texas Wesleyan university. In the past, Lindsey worked for the non-profit organization, Lena Pope. She worked with adolescents, families, & couples. Also, Mrs. Beckman worked in the Tarrant County Juvenile Detention Center where she facilitated groups on behavior management, communication, and coping skills. Lindsey has been a practicing clinician since 2009 and continues to strive to be well-versed in the most effective forms of therapy today.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

Lindsey walks the walk, as she’s always looking to improve herself as well as her clients. She is as dedicated to her clients as they come.

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.

Rhonda Wright is equipped and authorized to see clients with substance use issues and family/friends of those involved with substance use.

As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I support individuals with the disease of addiction to help them find a new way of life. This journey involves a changing behaviors, recognizing and learning how to deal with unhealthy emotions and irrational beliefs, and learning how to use mindfulness as a skill. I like to let people know that putting down the substance is easy, it is keeping it down where the work comes in because using drugs and alcohol is an outward expression of what is going on internally.

All relationships are grounded on a foundation that two or more people either choose to build upon or destroy. As individuals grow to know each other they decide to invest in the relationship. With this investment, there will be conflicts and disagreements. This is a very crucial area of the relationship because the decision needs to be made whether or not a withdrawal should be made or if the relationship is valuable enough to continue the investment. As the relationship grows the investment grows and the foundation becomes stronger. No matter the storms that may come what has been built may be destroyed but the foundation will remain where rebuilding and repair can begin.  The way I view therapy is from a solution-focused approach and with this approach I meet people where they are and help them repair and rebuild those areas that have been hit by strong storms.

My goal is to help you find your strengths and develop your identity as an individual, as a couple, and as a family. We are always changing and growing in stages and through these stages, those in our lives are affected by the change. I believe that when a person can change the way they treat themselves they will change the way they treat others.

Rhonda is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in Texas (#15662) with a passion for helping individuals and couples overcome addiction and achieve mental wellness. Her robust educational background includes a Master of Arts in Theology, which provides a strong foundation in understanding the spiritual aspects of addiction and recovery; a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling with Addiction Cognate, which focuses on the therapeutic skills and knowledge necessary to address addiction within a broader human services context; and the near completion of a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, which deepens her understanding of mental health conditions that often co-occur with addiction.

Rhonda is proficient in theoretical orientations such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Social Learning Theory. The approach she uses most is to help clients is a client-centered orientation, meeting the individual and couple at their point of need and concerns. She believes the client-therapist relationship is an alliance where they meet to collaborate on helping the client gain wellness and wholeness. She is a minister trained to provide pastoral counseling if needed as well as a published author of “Knowing Jesus in the Broken places-Wounds Healed by His Scars” and a daily devotional journal “A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey.” This combination of degrees allows her to offer a holistic approach to treatment, addressing her clients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

Rhonda has a powerful spirit and presence that lets you know you are cared for and heard. She will work with you and meet you where you’re at.

I help people and their relationships transition from stuck to unstuck, from barely surviving to thriving. I believe our relationships and connection 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 Associate in Texas (#204523) under the supervision of Dr. Carolyn Maurer, LMFT-S (#812). He earned his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Amberton University. His background includes being a proud USMC veteran with decades of leadership experience working in the private sector, as well as is love of being a dad. He has experience working in private practice with adults, couples, families, teens, children, and neurodivergent individuals. Some of his specialties include issues relating to anxiety, depression, coping, parenting, conflict and more. He is also a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, which is one of the most widely used and validated premarital/marital curriculae.

Dr. Jennifer Fast, Clinicial 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 Associate (TX #93029) supervised by Dr. Cassie Reid (TX #64247). 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 may be a little dramatic, but to me it’s a friendly reminder about 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 seeking to 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 strive to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment where you can feel comfortable and empowered to make change.

Jason is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (#204963) in Texas, under the supervision of Dr. Lauren Titsworth (#202924). He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington, and earned his Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University. He has experience working with diverse individuals, families, and couples facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, intimate partner violence, and relationship issues. He also has experience providing ABA therapy for adolescents on the Autism spectrum with a variety of needs. Jason works for Denton County MHMR as an MST Therapist, providing assistance and therapy to families whose child is at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

Although I’m a bit biased being a marriage and family therapist myself, Jason’s passion for the MFT field gives him fantastic perspective as a clinician. He is a pleasure to work with and dedicated to his craft.

I want you to get excited about who you are, what you are, what you have, and what can still be for you. I want to inspire you to see that you can go far beyond where you are right now.

– Virginia Satir

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.

I view every client as a special individual who also exists in a variety of relationships. Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings, and each relationship helps define us as a unique individual. The people we surround ourselves with (whether voluntarily or as causes of an environment), as well as our experiences, are vital factors that make us who we are today. I believe therapy is a place where we get to understand the various parts of ourselves, where we can fully understand and integrate that awareness. Relationships can be difficult to navigate, but, with genuine curiosity and thoughtfully facilitated conversations, they can be thoroughly enjoyed in a healthy and meaningful way.

I strive to help clients figure out who they are individually, while also discovering who they are in the relationships they value, in a warm and culturally sensitive place. I value collaboration and an open-mindedness that helps individuals and couples grow into the best versions of themselves. Therapy and the act of sharing one’s personal life can be very intimidating; however, I would like to honor that courage and help clients build a stronger relationship with themselves and others. My approach to therapy is systemic and Adlerian-based, which means that I see most of life’s conflicts as conclusions we make about ourselves, others, and the world we live in. I believe these conflicts may originate from our familial structure, the role(s) we play in the family system, and how we function in society. By viewing our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through the lens of family relations and life experiences, I believe building up strengths and encouraging a sense of significance and belongingness helps cultivate meaning and context in life.

Victoria Dang is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas (#95646), supervised by Rachel Innerarity, LPC-S (#74216). She has her Master’s in Counseling/Family and Marriage Therapy from Southern Methodist University. She attended the University of Texas at Arlington and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an Emphasis Minor in Neuroscience. She works with a broad range of clients, specializing in multicultural communities, helping bi-cultural individuals navigate their lives in healthy ways, and is hoping to get certified in AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) and guide individuals and couples to a sex-positive lifestyle. Victoria also speaks Vietnamese conversationally.

Dr. Jennifer Fast, Clinical Director, says:

Victoria started at SCC as an intern and did such a wonderful job, we asked her to permanently join our team. She easily connects with clients and cares deeply about helping others to achieve personal growth on their terms.

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It is always a privilege and an honor to witness authentic and lasting change in my client’s lives. My priority as a therapist is to create a warm, non-judgemental, 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 Elise Thompson (#200800) and 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, anxiety, among others. 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 provding a safe and supportive experience.

I believe that healthy relationships are key to living a happier and more fulfilling life. However, there’s no denying that relationships are hard, and sometimes even a little bit messy, especially when life throws unexpected obstacles our way. Relationships are complex, whether it be the relationship you have with yourself, or the ones with your parents, siblings, partner, family members, friends, or co-workers. Maybe you are having a hard time being kind to yourself, or you’re feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck. Perhaps you are feeling disconnected, frustrated, or unappreciated in your relationships. Or you might be on a journey of personal growth or seeking to strengthen your relationships, but you are not sure where to start. I view therapy as a space for clients to seek growth, explore helpful solutions, and cultivate meaningful relationships. I help individuals, couples and families connect with themselves, with others, and with the things that bring purpose to their lives to create lasting change. As a therapist, I believe you are the expert on your life, and I am simply the expert on creating change; we can work together to reach your goals.

My therapy style is collaborative and person-centered, meaning that I strive to meet you wherever you are in your mental health journey. I practice from an integrative perspective and draw from a combination of modalities to best meet your needs and goals. I promote growth by providing a safe, culturally inclusive, and LGBTQ-affirming space for you to feel seen, heard, validated, and empowered to create the change you are seeking.

Dr. Moore is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#204246) in Texas. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s in Family Studies, from Purdue University with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, and from Saint Louis University with a Ph.D. in Medical Family Therapy. Dr. Moore is EMDR trained for work with trauma and recovery. She has experience working with adults, couples, families, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds who have faced many of life’s challenges, including depression, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, chronic illness, parenting concerns, relationship issues, and more. She also has specialized training in Medical Family Therapy (MedFT) working with patients, their primary care providers, and other medical professionals in the doctor’s office and hospital settings. In her role as a MedFT, she evaluates the mind-body-behavior connection to health management and can provide brief behavioral interventions for clients working through a variety of physical health concerns, chronic illness, and/or disease. She has worked in a variety of other settings including community mental health, higher education, as well as in-home and in-school therapy.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

I don’t believe it’s possible to overstate how impressive a clinician and person Rachel has been for SCC. She is a rare gem that clients respect and love.

At its core, participating in therapy is an act of courage. I believe that a willingness to examine your life and your relationships honestly is the best way to figure out what works, what doesn’t, and what areas need attention. Often, a clear-eyed examination of your life and your relationships with those you love will turn up not only areas that need work, but also areas of strength, ability, and resilience. I love helping individuals, couples, and families identify the things they do best, then apply those skills to areas of their life that need help.

No relationship is perfect, and room for improvement is found wherever there is imperfection. I’m not afraid of conflict and facing difficulties head on. I firmly believe that doing better—getting better at being a part of a family or a couple—is within reach for every couple who is willing to try. I reliably focus on process over content; that is, it’s not what you’re arguing about, it’s how you argue. Conflict is unavoidable, but treating each other with gentleness and respect is a skill that can be learned and developed, and I am here to help.

Nancy Rosenberg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas (#204353). She graduated from Texas A&M University with a BA in English and History and earned her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Amberton University. She has experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, with an emphasis on relational difficulties, coping strategies, boundaries, life transitions, and grief. She often implements Internal Family Systems, a powerful methodology that focuses on all the parts that make up each individual and the couple/family as a whole. She is a certified Prepare/Enrich premarital method facilitator and member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT).

Rosenberg is the author of four books, including Outwitting Stress—A Practical Guide To Conquering Stress Before You Crack (2003), and she has written for Fitness Magazine, Health & Fitness Sports Magazine, and The Dallas Morning News. Rosenberg is an award-winning mosaic artist. She and her husband have been married for 35 years and have two grown daughters.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

If I could clone Nancy, I would. She is a unique person with a creative and determined mind. She will work relentlessly for her clients with great success.

I believe that therapy can be beneficial and transformational for anyone. We seek connections with others, we experience changes in our lives, and we deal with unusual circumstances that can overwhelm us. Therapy helps us identify patterns and find strategies to change them or create new ways of being and relating to others to help us achieve our goals. I see my role as a therapist as collaborative and nonjudgmental. I strive to maintain a warm, culturally sensitive environment that still challenges you to explore and make necessary changes that we identify together.

I practice mainly from a cognitive, humanistic, and interpersonal perspective and integrate evidence-based practices to meet the individual needs and goals of each client.  This means that I believe how we think about our emotions or situations determines the choices we make.  I believe that the goal of the therapeutic relationship with my clients is to help you achieve lasting change. We will work together to create a plan based on your unique and specific needs.

Emily Clark, LCSW-S has been a licensed clinical social worker (#59823) since 2014 and an LCSW supervisor since 2022. She has trained and worked in a variety of settings including residential facilities, higher education, inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and private practice. She graduated with a master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She also has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Texas, and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Baylor University. She now has the prestigious designation of LCSW-Supervisor as well, eligible to supervise provisionally licensed social workers seeking full licensure.

Emily’s specialties include treatment of active duty and veteran populations and their families, first responders and their families, individuals and couples counseling in PTSD and trauma, relationship issues, caregiver stress, women’s issues, and sexual health. Ms. Clark is also a member of the South Texas Research Organizational Network Guiding Studies on Trauma and Resilience (STRONG STAR), a multidisciplinary and multi-institutional research group to develop and evaluate effective interventions for combat-related posttraumatic stress. Emily is Prepare Enrich certified, which is the most widely researched and utilized premarital program. Emily has also earned the Intensive Trauma Treament certification as well as the Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy certification.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

With over a decade of clinical experience and a sharp intellect, Emily brings a wealth of knowledge and grit to the therapeutic process. She is a delight.

We don’t have to do it all alone. We were never meant to.
— Brené Brown

The quote above drives my work as a therapist because I believe that we need the help and connection of others to thrive; and that is where I fit into the picture. As an licensed marriage and family therapist, I am trained in relational systems and have the ability to help individuals, couples, and families to create and maintain connections that bring joy and belonging into your lives. Studies show that people with deep and meaningful relationships have better mental and physical health than those who lack those relationships, which is why I am so passionate about working with you to make sure those relationships are healthy and happy.

I practice mainly from the therapy lenses provided by Contextual Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. This means that I believe that having context and background into issues, relationships, and ourselves is an important place to gather understanding and then once we have that understanding, we can move to a place where we use that context to find solutions. That being said, I believe that the therapeutic relationship with my clients is the most important component to creating effective change, so I meet my clients where they are and create a plan on a case-by-case basis to best meet your unique and specific needs.

Megan Pardy received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies, as well as her Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University. Mrs. Pardy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#202912). She is experienced in running Pre-Marital workshops and is trained in the ‘Great Start’ Pre-Marital Curriculum as well as the most widely used and proven curriculum, Prepare Enrich. She previously interned at Hospice of Lubbock providing grief counseling and running grief support groups. Mrs. Pardy also interned at Texas Tech University’s Counseling Center providing individual and couples counseling to a wide range of clientele. Mrs. Pardy spent several years working with families offering family counseling and parenting skills with a program under the Family and Youth Services sector of the state government. Her specialties include individual and couples counseling, premarital counseling, life transitions, anxiety and stress reduction, female empowerment, LGBTQIA+ counseling, grief and loss, coping skills, and parenting skills.

Dr. Jennifer Fast, Clinical Director, says:

Megan has been with SCC for several years now, so I have seen her continue to grow as a clinician in our practice. She is one of the most empathetic, caring, and committed therapists I have met. I refer individuals and couples to her regularly and without hesitation.

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I believe psychotherapy should be a transformational experience. We often get stuck in patterns of relating and being that, at one time, were adaptive and protective, but no longer help us to be our best selves. Psychotherapy helps to understand those patterns, develop strategies to disrupt them, and create new ways of being and relating that get us closer to our personal and professional goals. I strive to create an environment that is warm, nonjudgmental, collaborative, culturally sensitive, and challenging enough to explore and make necessary changes in areas of your life that we identify together as being important to address. I am an integrative therapist and draw from humanistic, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and interpersonal modalities to help clients achieve symptom relief and lasting change.

Dr. Jennifer Fast was initially licensed as a clinical psychologist in Illinois in 2011 and has been a licensed clinical psychologist in Texas (#38062) since 2018.

She has trained and worked in a variety of settings including higher education, community mental health, and residential facility. She graduated with her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and classical studies from Loyola University-Chicago. Dr. Fast’s areas of specialty include treatment of adults, young adults and adolescents, LGBTQIA+, trauma, crisis assessment, group psychotherapy, clinical supervision and training, and community/organizational interventions. She provides treatment from a feminist and humanistic framework and integrates other evidenced-based interventions to meet the individual needs and goals of clients. She is also trained and practices Discernment Counseling for couples on the brink of divorce. Dr. Fast views psychological and cognitive assessment as an empowering experience for clients and as an important adjunct to psychotherapy.

Before making Texas her home, Dr. Fast served as Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Health and Wellness at Lake Forest College. She was active as an area chair for the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education; served on the Lake County Sexual Assault Prevention Consortium; and served as a consultant for the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Wellness Task Force. She has presented nationally on sexual assault prevention in higher education and clinical supervision and training as well as providing trainings on diversity and identity, management and leadership. Dr. Fast also treated individuals and couples in a private practice setting.

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I specialize in treating couples and individuals with relationship issues. Whether you’re married, living together, or dating, I’m experienced in helping people just like you. Or maybe you’re divorced and need help co-parenting, I work that population too. I am trained in interpersonal relationship dynamics and processes. I’ve conducted research on couples and would love to help your relationship thrive. I help people reconnect with their partner, rekindle the passion they once had, and redefine their relationship moving forward. I work WITH clients instead of for them. Your goals are my goals and I have the training and experience to assist you in meeting those goals.

As a Christian, I recognize the power of faith in anyone’s life and relationships. Although I am not a Christian Counselor, I love the opportunity to incorporate faith into the therapeutic process when applicable. I have seen firsthand the transformative power of faith in and out of the therapy room, and would be happy to walk that path with you as well. However, if you are not a person of any particular faith or don’t see that as a part of your journey, I’m always desiring to meet you where you’re at in life.

Dr. Stanford is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor (#202565) in Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Nova Southeastern University with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, and from Florida State University with a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Stanford is an adjunct professor for the marriage and family therapy program at Texas A&M – Central Texas and Pepperdine University, teaching courses in family theory and couples therapy among others.

Dr. Stanford is a certified service provider for Twogether in Texas, a trained facilitator of the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP), and a certified provider of Discernment Counseling. Dr. Stanford also has training in couples therapy, sex therapy, sexual abuse and trauma, and play therapy. He has been educated in the following therapy models: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. Dr. Stanford has interned at the Brief Therapy Institute in Fort Lauderdale, the Center for Couples and Family Therapy at Florida State University, Healing Transitions: Creative Counseling for Children and Families, Inc., and S.U.P.E.R.B., an anti-bullying program. Dr. Stanford has conducted research on romantic relationships, specializing in the effects and aftermath of infidelity. Dr. Stanford is also a clinical fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and a former Member at Large on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT).

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