Grief

  • Shaynor Newsome, Pastoral Coach

    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…

  • Madelyn Mack

    Madelyn Mack is a graduate school intern at Dallas Theological Seminary, where she is pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Texas A&M University, which has equipped her with a solid foundation in understanding human behavior and communication patterns. Madelyn looks forward to working with individuals…

  • Mikayla Strange

    Mikayla earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Abilene Christian University and her Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UNT Dallas. Mikayla utilizes a trauma-informed approach while incorporating a variety of different therapeutic practices—including expressive arts, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)—to meet…

  • Sarah Overall

    Sarah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Mary Hardin- Baylor and her Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Amberton University. She has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and plans to pursue certification. While she has experience working with a wide range of clients, Sarah’s passion…

  • Daisy Reynolds

    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…

  • Laura McAda

    Laura graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors in Applied Learning Development and received her Masters in Counseling from Texas A&M Commerce in 2006. She has been in education for 17 years and her experience includes teaching & School Counseling. Laura has a desire for helping children, adolescents, young adults and…

  • Melissa James

    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…

  • Eve “Evie” Gardner

    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…