Micah Stephens
Graduate Student Intern (Supervised by Lance Gardner, LPC-S)
Welcome to the Family Restoration Counseling, where I am honored to serve as a therapy intern. With years of training in advanced therapy techniques and a successful track record as a life and relationship coach, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome stubborn issues and rebuild broken relationships. Individual Counseling: As your therapist, … Read moreMicah Stephens
Daisy Reynolds
LPC-A (Supervised by Lance Gardner, LPC-S)
Daisy is passionate about helping adults and couples determine the changes they need or want to make in their lives to meet their goals, whether those goals are personal, relational, or professional. Change is a natural part of life, and yet it can be challenging and even, at times, paralyzing. However, change can also provide … Read moreDaisy Reynolds
Taylor Pleasant
Graduate Student Intern (Supervised by Lance Gardner, LPC-S)
Taylor Pleasant earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Development from Texas Southern University. She is currently working on obtaining her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Lamar University. After graduation, she will continue to pursue LMFT licensure. She is most excited to help couples, teens and … Read moreTaylor Pleasant
Bailey Raymond
Practice Manager, Graduate Student Intern (Supervised by Lance Gardner, LPC-S)
Bailey Raymond graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrative Studies. She has worked in a variety of roles and has a background in education, psychology, and social work. Through her experience working for multiple school districts and churches in various capacities, she has over 5 years of experience working with children, adolescents, … Read moreBailey Raymond
Shaynor Newsome, Pastoral Coach
DMin, MDiv
Shaynor earned his B.S. in Ecology from Baylor University and both his MDiv and DMin degrees from Truett Theological Seminary. He spent his first twelve years of vocational ministry as a campus minister at New Mexico State and Baylor Universities. After that, Shaynor spent nearly eight years as a pastor overseeing church revitalization work in … Read moreShaynor Newsome, Pastoral Coach
Dawn Evertson
M.Ed, LPC-A (Supervised by Julie Coleman, LPC-S)
With over 25 years of working with children and young adults, Dawn has a passion for working with adolescents, and their families, addressing and managing behavioral problems, anxiety and depression, grief/loss, as well as school issues. Her tenured experience as an educator and counselor in Texas Elementary and Middle Schools has equipped her with techniques … Read moreDawn Evertson
Melissa James
LPC-A (Supervised by Jennifer Smothermon, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT/S)
Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies and received her Master of Education in Counseling from Texas A&M Commerce in 2007. She has been in education for 21 years and her experience includes teaching Personal and Family Development Classes, serving as a Parent Educator, teaching Special Education … Read moreMelissa James
Cody Franklin
MA, LCDC, LPC-A (Supervised by Eve Gardner, LPC-S)
Cody loves walking alongside adolescents, adults, and couples struggling with maintaining long-term addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, marital conflict, grief, boundaries, and family of origin issues. He earned his MA in counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and aspires to specialize in the treatment of multiple addictions, namely in the presence of substance use disorders and process … Read moreCody Franklin
Travis Kern
MS, LPC
Travis earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Texas and his Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. His experience includes working in community mental health and child protective services shelter settings. Travis is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Travis accepts all clients ages 8 and up and specializes in … Read moreTravis Kern
R. Lance Gardner
MA, LPC-S, CSAT Candidate
Lance earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology as well as a Master of Arts in Family Psychology from Hardin-Simmons University. Lance has been working in the mental health industry since 1997 and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2000. Lance enjoys working with individuals as well as couples and families. Specialties and interests include … Read moreR. Lance Gardner