Our Counselors

Evie earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology as well as a Master of Arts in Family Psychology at Hardin-Simmons University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and has worked in community mental health, hospitals, and was previously associated with a large church-based counseling practice. Specialties include couples in crisis, couples healing from infidelity, premarital counseling and marital problems, divorce recovery, healing from sexual abuse, adolescent development/changes, women’s issues, blended family issues, grief, and counseling for those suffering from addiction, depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders. Evie is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Session Fee: $195

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 marital and premarital counseling, divorce recovery, blended family issues.

As a CSAT (Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist) Candidate, Lance also works with individuals impacted by compulsive or otherwise problematic behaviors and trauma.  Lance is trained to support partners and children who are dealing with the behavior of family members in these areas as well.

Lance is also a board approved supervisor in the state of Texas and offers supervision to LOC Associates.  He and his wife (Evie) started Family Restoration Counseling Services in 2009.  They have been married since 1997 and have three children.

Session Fee: $195

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 helping with anxiety, depression, parenting children and adolescents, self-image, anger management, abuse recovery, grief, and marital problems. He also specializes in childhood and adolescent issues including, school issues, divorce, bullying, family issues, trauma and abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems.

Travis is a lifelong Texan and a proud citizen of Dallas. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors, cheering for the local Dallas sports teams, the performing arts, cooking, and spending time with his friends and family.

Session Fee: $175

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 addictions deeply rooted in attachment-related struggles and complex trauma.

“Freedom is real. It begins with acceptance and the willingness to take the first step.”

Cody grew up in Texas and loves spending time in nature with his family, hiking and camping. He also enjoys watching movies and TV shows with his wife, unplanned travel, hearing tales of authenticity and adventure, and sharing mealtime with friends.

Session Fee: $175

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 and School Counseling. She is an LPC associate currently under the supervision of Jennifer Smothermon, LPC-S, LMFT -S, RPT -S.

Melissa has a passion for helping children, adolescents, young adults and their families through situations of trauma, school issues, grief/loss, behavioral problems, anxiety and depression. Her background and experience have strongly equipped her with a variety of techniques to help meet the needs of children with ADD, ADHD, and Autism as well. She plans to pursue her RPT licensure along with her LPC.

Melissa has been married to her husband for 19 years and has 3 children. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading and traveling anywhere there is sun and water.

Session Fee: $135

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 to help meet a wide range of client needs including those with ADD/ADHD.

Dawn understands that everyone walks through life differently and everyone deserves to be heard.  She creates a safe environment where her clients are empowered and allows them to work towards developing and implementing skills necessary to walk their own path.

A graduate of Texas Tech University, Dawn holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.  She continued her education at Lamar University and received her Master of Education in Counseling.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate currently under the supervision of Julie Coleman, LPC-S.

Session Fee: $135

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 Oregon. His DMin focus and dissertation was on the dynamics of growing post-Christian communities and how those of faith are to posture ourselves toward them.

Shaynor is certified in the RightPath behavioral assessment tool and as a RightPath Coach. He is also currently pursuing The Allender Center’s Narrative Focused Trauma Care Level 1 certificate as well as moving toward certification in Internal Family Systems therapy.

Shaynor brings twenty years of pastoral care and counseling experience to his coaching. Additionally, he brings a love for theology combined with his own lifelong story in the church as well as his story of trauma, grief, and the often-lurching process of healing. Shaynor particularly enjoys partnering with those who simply don’t know where to turn, whose faith experience has left them unsure whether psychological care is safe, or those who carry the fear that the problem is solely some deficiency in their faith. He seeks to encourage others along their path toward healing and invite people to see that healing is possible.

Session Fee: $125

About Pastoral Coaching

Bailey grew up in Clovis, CA. In her free time, Bailey enjoys reading, playing guitar, baking, and gardening. When she’s not doing homework or studying, you can find her going to the movie theater with her husband or taking her dog for a walk outside!

Fee: $85

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 individuals reach their personal and or family goals. Taylor also looks forward to bringing awareness and reducing the stigma of counseling in the African American community.

Taylor is originally from Los Angeles, California and grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana. She enjoys taking care of her dog Prince, reading, cooking, and has the guilty pleasure of enjoying reality TV. She looks forward to serving the community and gaining experience in the field of counseling at Family Restoration Counseling.

Fee: $85

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 us with opportunities to grow and become the kind of people we aim to be.

Finding out what those goals are and how to get there is a collaborative process between client and therapist. Daisy is consistently inspired by people who show resilience and persevere through very tough times as they seek solutions to their problems. She is honored to walk with them as they make that journey and is always changed by the process as well.

In particular, Daisy is passionate about working with couples who are seeking to improve their relationship, those who are struggling with interpersonal conflict, identity development, communication, life stage transitions, depression and anxiety, stress-management, self-esteem issues, and grief, loss, and trauma. She is also happy to provide faith-based counseling if it is requested by a client.

Daisy earned a Master of Counseling from Criswell College, and is supervised by Lance Gardner, LPC-S. She loves the outdoors and spends almost as much time in her backyard as she does inside her house. She enjoys cycling, reading, and trying out new hobbies, in addition to walking her dog, Lily, whom she lovingly refers to as a “Terrier-ist.”

Session Fee: $135

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, I prioritize uncovering and treating the root causes of your emotional and behavioral challenges. While behavioral management techniques and coping skills have their place, I firmly believe that true healing comes from addressing the core emotional wounds and negative beliefs we all carry. Together, we’ll delve deep into the core issues, facilitating profound transformation in a shorter timeframe.

Couples Counseling: Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship, and I specialize in helping couples express their needs and emotions in a respectful, yet assertive manner. By fostering healthy communication, we can turn disagreements, disappointments, and hurts into opportunities to deepen love and strengthen the bond between partners.

Family Counseling: Within the family unit, parents play a crucial role in shaping the dynamics and interactions. By proactively meeting their children’s emotional needs, modeling respectful communication, and establishing healthy boundaries, we can create a warm, safe, and loving environment for the entire family to thrive in.

Session Fee: $85