Our Counselors

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

Bailey Raymond

Practice Manager, Graduate Student Intern (Supervised by Lance Gardner, LPC-S)

Bailey Raymond graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor’s Degree...

 

Bailey Raymond

Position: 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, and young adults. She is currently earning her Master’s Degree in Mental and Clinical Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Upon graduation, she will pursue her LPC licensure. Along with her work as practice manager, Bailey is looking forward to working alongside her clients to help them pursue their goals. She is passionate about counseling and working towards cultivating a sense of belonging for people of all ages.

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

Melissa James

LPC-A (Supervised by Jennifer Smothermon, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT/S)

Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelors in...

 
Melissa James

Melissa James

Position: 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 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