Conflict Resolution & Communication

Mark is a licensed marriage and family therapist (#204063). He received his MA-MFT from Amridge University and has a MSL from Trident University, a BSBA from Franklin University and an AAS from Central Texas College.

Jim Murphy earned his master’s degree in marriage & family therapy from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and received health & wellness coaching training from Pain Coach Academy. Jim is licensed in the state of Texas as a marriage & family therapist and is a nationally board certified health and wellness coach. As a two-time cancer thriver and spouse to a chronic pain struggler (who is now a pain management coach), Jim understands health issues, relational challenges, life transitions, men’s issues, and all the emotions that go with those challenges. Jim loves to collaborate with his individual, couple, or family clients to help them learn from and grow through the challenges that they face. Jim and his wife have been married for 39 years and have two adult children. Call (979) 703-1808 to schedule an appointment with Jim.

Willie is a licensed professional counselor licensed to practice in Texas (#65694). Willie received his master’s degree in arts and religion with an emphasis in counseling from Harding University in Memphis, Tennessee. He received his bachelor’s degree in biblical studies from Harding University. He completed his LPC internship at Texas A&M University-Commerce in Commerce, Texas.

He has been in counseling and psychology for over 40 years as the director of counseling for Southwestern Christian College, a therapist for the East Arkansas Regional Mental Health Center, a counselor for Blinn College, a hospice chaplain and a certified Texas schoolteacher.

Willie’s motto is “Our world is only as strong as our families.”

His mode of therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy, but he is familiar with and utilizes other therapy models. His concentration is individual and marriage counseling. Depression, anxiety, bipolar, and grief are a few of the areas he specializes in. He accelerates performance by maximizing strengths and neutralizing weaknesses.

Willie is a family man who has been married for over 40 years. He has four beautiful children and six grandchildren.

Call (979) 703-1808 to schedule an appointment with Willie.

Monica Suarez received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Sam Houston State University and her bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix. She is board-certified and licensed to practice in the state of Texas (#79557).

Monica enjoys working with adolescents ages 12+ and adult individuals. Her special interests include general mental health, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career or academic stress and life transitions. Monica has 10 years of experience working in outpatient clinical settings.

Monica utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach to treatment and integrates various therapeutic approaches to best serve her clients. Monica’s passion is empowering individuals through support, encouragement and skill-building while working collaboratively with clients to find balance, healing and growth.

Call (979) 703-1808 to schedule an appointment with Monica.

Sarah Savoy received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Mississippi State University and her bachelor’s degree in psychology and international studies from Texas A&M University. She is board-certified and a licensed professional counselor licensed in the state of Texas (#84850).

Sarah enjoys working with adolescents and adult individuals. She has experience working with severe mental illness and trauma. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, and dysfunctional relationships. She also has a passion for working with survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Sarah has worked in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.

Sarah utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach to treatment but also integrates other therapeutic approaches to best serve her clients. Sarah works collaboratively with her clients to process problems and move toward growth and healing.

Call (979) 703-1808 to schedule an appointment with Sarah.

Whitney’s educational background includes a master’s degree in professional counseling from Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City and a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas (#76655).

Whitney’s greatest passion is bringing healing to women who have experienced trauma, whether that be sexual abuse, betrayal of a spouse, grieving a lost loved one or complex family of origin trauma. She enjoys helping women find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships to be empowered, reclaim their voices and identities, and find safety and peace wherever they are on their healing journey.

Whitney has been trained in a range of therapeutic techniques, including EMDR, IFS, art therapy, shadow work and theraplay. She operates from a creative, empathetic and genuine standpoint utilizing cognitive behavioral, attachment and family systems theories, as well as other integrative modalities as needed.

Her goal is to create a safe space, come alongside you in your trials and sufferings, radiate Christ’s love and point you to the Ultimate Healer who wants to relieve you of your burdens.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

To learn more about Whitney, visit her website: www.whitneynicholsonlpc.com.

Call (979) 703-1808 to schedule an appointment with Whitney

Joshua Cooper received his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Sam Houston State University and his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas A&M University. He is board-certified and licensed to practice in Texas as a marriage and family therapist (#203307) and licensed professional counselor (#80557).

Joshua enjoys working with families, couples and individuals. His special interests include marital and couple issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment phase of life issues, sexual issues, spirituality and wellness. He’s passionate about working with couples and individuals experiencing relational issues.

Joshua approaches counseling holistically, encompassing mental, physical, social, environmental and spiritual elements. He views counseling as a secure space of acceptance where the patient and therapist work together to bring the patient back to a place of hope and well-being.

Call (979) 703-1808 to schedule an appointment with Joshua.

Emily Burrow received her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Abilene Christian University and her bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is licensed to practice in the state of Texas.

Emily has a heart for working with individuals, couples and families. She enjoys working with elementary-aged children and adolescents and supporting their parents and families. Emily practices a strategic family systems approach and examines how a child’s behavior functions to communicate something about the system they live in. She collaborates with parents to help them learn to “speak kid” so they can look beyond the behavior’s symptoms to discern the motivating force that drives it.

Emily and her husband have been married for 26 years and have four children.

Call (979) 703-1808 to schedule an appointment with Emily.

Zach received his bachelor’s degree in biblical studies from Abilene Christian University in 2016. He served as a student pastor for the next four years while finishing his master’s degree and transitioning to therapy. During those four years in ministry, he developed relationships with students and families walking through various life circumstances.

Zach has always had a heart for students and families. He enjoys working with them to repair broken bridges of communication. Families are awesome, but every family member experiences things in a unique way. This can be chaotic, or it can be reframed to reflect the beauty of God’s creation.

Zach also enjoys working with couples, especially couples that are engaged and looking forward to building a life together. He is certified as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator and enjoys the energy that couples bring to the counseling room. Zach is licensed in Texas as a marriage and family therapist supervisor (#203833) and as a licensed professional counselor (#84828).

Zach and his wife have been married for three years.

Call (979) 703-1808 to schedule an appointment with Zach.

Laura received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Arkansas – Little Rock and her bachelor’s degree in health sciences from Texas A&M University. She is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas and is licensed to practice in Texas (#68669).

Laura enjoys working with both couples and individuals. Her interests include depression, anxiety, crisis intervention, adjustment phase of life issues, addiction and family members impacted by addiction, spirituality and family members coping with special needs. Laura is passionate about assisting couples to thrive in their marriage rather than simply survive.

Her therapy approach is client-driven and based on specified goals given by the client. Laura enjoys using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing.

Whatever your need, Laura sees it as a privilege to be part of your journey and would love to walk alongside you to achieve your next level of health and wellness.

Call (979) 703-1808 to schedule an appointment with Laura.

Shawn McCowan earned his master’s degree in professional counseling from Texas Wesleyan University. He is a licensed professional counselor licensed to practice in Texas (#78066).

As a retired Air Force veteran with 20 years of service, Shawn gained firsthand insight into the special challenges faced by our nation’s service members.

His combination of faith, knowledge, experience and education allows him to help others explore, understand and communicate the web of thoughts and feelings that drives both our beneficial and harmful decisions and actions. Shawn specializes in individual males, couples and families experiencing high conflict, as well as veterans’ issues, including PTSD.

Call (979) 703-1808 to schedule an appointment with Shawn.

Kyle Spencer received his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Abilene Christian University. He is licensed to practice in the state of Texas (license #203908).

Kyle is trained to work with individuals, couples and families. He enjoys working with families that experience conflict or disengagement with their adolescent children. He works extensively with individuals dealing with the difficulties associated with breakups, separation or divorce. Kyle enjoys working with couples caught in old patterns that lead to recurring conflict.

Kyle is active in church ministries, a leader of a local nonprofit that serves the Bryan-College Station community and a father to twin daughters.

Call (979) 703-1808 to schedule an appointment with Kyle.

Dr. Scout Savoy received his doctorate in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in School Psychology from Mississippi State University. He completed his APA-Accredited doctoral internship at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD where he provided assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation services to students, teachers, and parents across grade levels (PK-12). Dr. Savoy is currently a Provisionally Licensed Psychologist and is supervised by Dr. Jason Hindman (#35187). Dr. Savoy is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (#72587) and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.

Currently, Dr. Savoy provides counseling services to children, adolescents, college students, and parents. His clinical interests include autism, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, Dr. Savoy provides evidence-based parenting strategies to help parents manage behavior at home.

Jamie earned her master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Angelo State University. She is a certified School Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. She is working under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, Ph.D., LPC-Supervisor (#63973).

Ally Ingalls received her Masters in Counseling from West Texas A&M University and her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M. She is licensed to practice in Texas under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, Ph.D., LPC-Supervisor (#63973).

Celeste received her master’s degree in clinical mental counseling from Liberty University and her bachelor’s degree in human resource development from Texas A&M University. She is licensed to practice in Texas under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, Ph.D., LPC-Supervisor (#63973).

Stephanie Weber earned a Bachelors from Texas A&M University and is working towards her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy through Abilene Christian University. She is under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, Ph.D., LMFT-Supervisor (#201019).

Jaye received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M, and is working towards her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, Ph.D., LMFT-Supervisor (#201019).

MaryBeth Hoover is currently working towards her master’s degree in mental health counseling at the University of Phoenix. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music education from Tennessee Technological University and taught music to children aged 4 to 18 for over twenty years in a variety of settings. She was employed at Voices for Children in Bryan, Texas working with children, families, and professionals in the child welfare system, and continues to volunteer with VFC. She has a heart for children, challenges related to foster care and adoption, and parenting issues. She is interested in working with those facing stressful life situations and spiritual concerns.