Our Counselors

Dawn Evertson

M.Ed, LPC-A (Supervised by Julie Coleman, LPC-S)

With over 25 years of working with children and young...

 
Dawn Evertson

Dawn Evertson

Position: 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 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

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