Abuse & Trauma Recovery

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Celeste works with individuals, couples and adolescents ages 13 and up. Her clinical interests include working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, past trauma, spiritual issues, grief and relationship issues. Celeste is trained in EMDR and is a certified conflict mediator.

Celeste desires to empower individuals and help them pursue healing and wholeness in their stories and everyday lives. She is passionate about walking alongside clients as they seek hope and healing.

Celeste is married to her wonderful husband, Daniel. They’ve been married for over five years and enjoy traveling and adventuring together.

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

Micah is a clinical mental health counseling graduate student at Liberty University. She is currently in her practicum under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, Ph.D., LPC-Supervisor (#63973).

Micah enjoys working with couples and individuals. Her interests include trauma, relationships, church hurt, survivors of abuse and assault and spouses of those struggling with sex addiction. She enjoys utilizing several different therapeutic approaches and strives to apply the approach that best fits the needs of each client. Micah wholeheartedly believes beauty can be made from ashes (Isaiah 61) and the wounded can be redeemed (Psalm 107).

Micah has been married to her husband for 18 years. They have five children and four grandchildren. Micah loves people, her family, a good thrift find and painting.

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

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.

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.

​Mark is a retired Army Command Sergeant Major with a large array of assignments and operational experiences. These experiences have shaped his perspective on life, relationships, business and the pursuit of happiness. His passion is helping individuals, couples and families find balance, mutual respect, thriving relationships and long-lasting happiness. Mark’s clinical interests include the military/veteran/first responder community, relationship issues, addiction, issues of infidelity, PTSD and family harmony. He believes we can all heal from negative experiences and can learn to thrive in life and relationships.

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