Our Counselors

R. Lance Gardner

MA, LPC-S, CSAT

Lance earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology as well as...

 

R. Lance Gardner

Position: MA, LPC-S, CSAT

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 Kern

MS, LPC

Partnering with families to help them repair and strengthen their...

 
Family Restoration Counseling

Travis Kern

Position: MS, LPC

Partnering with families to help them repair and strengthen their connection is one of Travis’s greatest passions. Travis has trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and has been serving couples, individuals, and families with FRCS since 2017. He earned his MS from Southern Methodist University and specializes in treating marital conflict, premarital preparation, anxiety, grief, anger, and depression. He also specializes in adolescent issues including: school issues, divorce recovery, bullying, anxiety, and depression. Travis takes a compassionate and direct approach to therapy to identify and treat the root cause of your distress.

Travis is a lifelong Texan and a proud citizen of Dallas. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors, cooking new recipes, cheering for the local Dallas sports teams, playing board games, and spending time with his wife and friends.

Session Fee: $175