My name is Lisa Wittpenn and I am a licensed professional counselor. I graduated from UT Arlington with my bachelor’s in psychology in 2012. I immediately went to work within the community as a case manager for community mental health centers.

I graduated from Tarleton State University in 2017 with my master’s in science in counseling psychology. I have since worked in substance abuse rehab facilities, private practice, and psychiatric hospital settings working with all ages.

I have a passion for Substance abuse, trauma, depression, and overall helping individuals through the rough patches that life likes to throw. I utilize CBT, DBT skills and am EMDR-trained. I work with adolescents through adults.

I strive to provide a safe and judgment-free environment for everyone. My goal is to help you discover your strength and work through any area that you need assistance with.

In my free time, I love to spend time with my family and animals barbecuing and watching movies. I am also a bit of a bookworm and could read for hours if given the chance.

My name is Lisa Wittpenn and I am a licensed professional counselor. I graduated from UT Arlingto... Read More

Hello! My name is Matthias Litzmann, and I am a dedicated counseling intern currently pursuing my Masters in Counseling at Sam Houston State University. Under the supervision of Shawna Munson, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, I am committed to providing empathetic support to facilitate positive change in the lives of my clients. With valuable hands-on experience in counseling individuals, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges.

With a compassionate and realistic approach, I am devoted to providing effective counseling services and supporting individuals on their path to personal growth and well-being. I actively engage in community outreach programs, workshops, and seminars as part of my commitment to promoting mental health awareness. I strongly believe in the transformative power of education and aim to empower individuals to overcome challenges, develop resilience, and lead fulfilling lives. I have a particular interest in working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, people in recovery from substance abuse, and individuals struggling with anger issues.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and contribute to your journey of self-discovery and positive change.

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Hello! My name is Christina Gonzalez and I am a State of Texas Licensed Professional Counselor.

I graduated from Texas A&M University-Kingsville with a Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology, Masters of Science in Guidance and Counseling, and earned a Doctoral Certificate in Higher Education Administration Leadership.

I love empowering people with the skills to be successful, whatever that means for them as an individual. Each person is individually unique so I enjoy working with clients in the person-centered methodologies of cognitive-behavioral and reality therapy, as well as solution-focused therapy. I also have a passion for promoting wellness. The eight components of the Wellness Wheel are fundamental for our progression through life: Intellectual, Emotional, Occupational, Environmental, Financial, Cultural, Physical and Social.​

In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and watching movies with my family.

“The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come fromthe journey, not the destination.” Don Williams, Jr.

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Hi! My name is Bri Foresman. I am an LPC-Associate and LCDC-I supervised by Shawna Munson, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S. I recently graduated from Lamar University with a Master of Education in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling. I graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2009, followed by a Master of Science in Research Psychology in 2012. In pursuit of my M.S., I studied the social and emotional differences associated with autism spectrum disorder and individual differences in emotion perception across media. Following my graduation, I began a career in education and taught self-contained special education for 12 years. During that time, I saw the toll trauma, stress, and adversities can have on an individual and the family system. My time in the classroom taught me the importance of making connections and showed me the impact feeling heard, valued, and supported can have on an individual’s outcomes. These realizations are what motivated me to start my journey to becoming a counselor.

I approach counseling from a client-centered perspective and incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral and strength-based therapy. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families and am interested in issues such as anxiety, mood disturbances, interpersonal relationships, and family dynamics. My goals as a counselor are to build a collaborative relationship with my clients and create a safe and nonjudgmental space for them to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and interactions. I believe people have the ability to solve their own problems and achieve change, they just might need a little help along the way.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and two very spoiled dogs. I am a very active person and love to be outside! I like to relax with a good book, catching up on my shows, or spending time in my butterfly garden.

Hi! My name is Bri Foresman. I am an LPC-Associate and LCDC-I supervised by Shawna Munson, PhD, L... Read More

Hi! My name is Gabriela Rivas Espinoza. I am licensed through the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

​ I received my Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology from Roosevelt University in 2019. After that, I graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in June 2021 with a Masters in Counseling Psychology.

​ During my master’s, I had the opportunity to support clients from a variety of backgrounds - from college students to the elderly. My work included one-on-one sessions to help clients navigate hardships, deal with isolation, and discrimination and connect them with resources in the community. After receiving my master’s, I moved to Dallas and began my first experience helping children and adolescent groups conquer their traumas, anxiety, and depression by processing and reframing unhelpful thoughts through psychoeducation.

​ My approach to therapy is person-centered. This means I believe the client is the expert and I am here to help facilitate the path to overcoming your mental health challenges. I aim to accomplish this by providing active listening in a judgment-free environment where we can peel back the layers together to uncover the root problems and learn how to cope with those difficulties at a comfortable pace for you.

​ In my spare time, I like to watch tv shows, listen to podcasts and explore new restaurants.

Hi! My name is Gabriela Rivas Espinoza. I am licensed through the State of Texas as a Licensed P... Read More