Clinical Director
Shaun Burrow, Ph.D., LMFT-Supervisor, LPC-Supervisor
Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
EMDR Trained
Shaun Burrow received his Ph.D. in Family Therapy from TWU. He earned his Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy along with his undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.
Shaun is licensed in the State of Texas as a Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Shaun and his wife have been married 26 years. They have 4 children, 2 in college and 2 at home.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Shaun,
call 979-703-1808.
Full License
Joshua N. Cooper, MA, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Sarah Savoy, MS, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
National Board Certified Counselor
Joshua Cooper received his Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University and Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University. He is Board Certified and Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor.
Joshua enjoys working with families, couples, and individuals. His special interest includes marital and couple issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment phase of life issues, sexual issues, spirituality, and wellness. He is passionate about working with couples and individuals who are experiencing relational issues.
Joshua approaches counseling holistically, encompassing mental, physical, social, environmental, and spiritual elements. He views counseling as a secure space of acceptance where client and therapist work together to bring the client back to their personal place of hope and well-being.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Joshua, call 979-703-1808.
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Board Certified Counselor
FEMA Certified in National Incident Management
Trained in Psychological First Aid by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Sarah Savoy received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi State University and Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and International Studies from Texas A&M University. She is Board Certified and a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed to practice in Texas (#84850).
Sarah enjoys working with adolescents and adult individuals. She has experience working with severe mental illness and trauma. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, dysfunctional relationships, and she has a passion for working with survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Sarah has worked in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
Sarah utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach to treatment but also integrates other therapeutic approaches to best serve her clients. Sarah works collaboratively with her clients to process through problems and move toward growth and healing.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Sarah, call 979-703-1808
Willie Williams, MA, LPC
Michele Ray, M.Ed, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Willie is a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed to practice in Texas. Willie received his Master's Degree in Arts and Religion with an emphasis in Counseling from Harding University Graduate School of Religion in Memphis, Tennessee. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Bible from Harding University. He completed his LPC Intern from A&M University in Commerce, Texas. He has been in the field of counseling and psychology for over forty years as Director of Counseling for Southwestern Christian College, Therapist for the East Arkansas Regional Mental Health Center, Counselor for Blinn College, Chaplin for Hospice, and Certified Texas School Teacher.
Willie's motto is "our world is only as strong as our families."
His mode of therapy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but he is familiar with and utilizes other therapy models. His concentration is with individuals and marriage counseling. Depression, anxiety, bi-polar, and bereavement are just a few of the areas he specializes in. He accelerates performance by maximizing strengths and neutralizing weaknesses. Most importantly he is a family man married for over 40 years with four beautiful children and six grandchildren.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Willie, call 979-703-1808.
Shawn McCowan, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Shawn McCowan earned his Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor is licensed to practice in the state of Texas.
As a retired Air Force Veteran with 20 years of service, Shawn gained firsthand insight into the special challenges faced by our nation's service members.
His combination of faith, knowledge, experience, and education allows him to help others explore, understand, and communicate the web of thoughts and feelings that drive our decisions and actions, both beneficial and harmful. Shawn specializes in individuals, couples, and families experiencing high conflict, as well as veterans issues including PTSD.
Shawn has a wife and three daughters.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Shawn,
call 979-703-1808.
Ashton McMillen, MS, LMFT, LPC-Associate
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Recognized Smart Step-Family Therapist
Ashton received her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University and her B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M University. She is licensed to practice in Texas under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, PhD, LPC-Supevisor (#63973).
Ashton is passionate about helping couples in step-family conflict regain intimacy and control within their family. Her approach consists of bridging gaps in communication, identifying problematic patterns, and assisting clients in problem solving and breaking through these patterns.
Ashton’s approach focuses primarily on strengthening the marital relationship, and empowering the couple to parent in a way that serves their family values. Once accomplished, the focus moves to strengthening the relationship between parents/children, and ultimately creating the desired outcome of a healthy family dynamic.
Ashton has personal experience with the step-family dynamic fueling her passion in this area.
Ashton is married and has three children. To learn more about her, visit her personal website at
To call and schedule an appointment with Ashton, call 979-703-1808.
Zach Bradford, MA,
LPC, LMFT-Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Supervisor
EMDR Trained
Zach received his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies from Abilene Christian University in 2016. He then served as a student pastor for the next four years while finishing his master’s degree and making the transition to therapy. During those four years in ministry, he was able to develop relationships with students and families walking through a variety of life circumstances.
Zach has always had a heart for students and families and working with them to repair broken bridges of communication. Families are awesome, but every member of the family experiences things in a unique way. This can be chaotic, or it can be reframed to reflect the beauty of God’s creation. Zach also enjoys working with couples, especially couples that are engaged and looking forward to building a life together. He is certified as a Prepare and Enrich facilitator and enjoys the energy that couples bring to the counseling room. Zach is licensed in the State of Texas as a Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor (#203833), and as a Licensed Professional Counselor (#84828).
Zach and his wife have been married for 3 years.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Zach, call 979-703-1808.
Licensed Professional Counselor
After spending twenty-five years as a public school educator, Michele completed her Masters in School Counseling in 2012 and began serving the students and families at Branch elementary in Bryan ISD for eight years. She retired from public education in May of 2020 and served as an LPC-Associate at Scotty's House for the past year, working with children and their families who have experienced physical and/or sexual abuse. She enjoys working with children, teens and adults. She has received training in play therapy, sand tray therapy and trauma focused cognitive play therapy. She also draws from her music experience when working with children, relying on her Heavenly Father for guidance and direction, as He is the Great Physician. Mark 2:17
She has been married for 42 years to a fellow educator, and has been blessed with four children, two who are married to wonderful spouses with four grandchildren!
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Michele, call 979-703-1808.
Emily Burrow, M.MFT, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
EMDR Trained
Emily Burrow received her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University and her BS in Mathematics from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is licensed to practice in the state of Texas.
Emily has a heart for working with individuals, couples and families. She enjoys working with elementary-aged children and adolescents and provides support for their parents and families. Emily practices from a Strategic Family Systems approach and examines how a child’s behavior functions to communicate something about the system in which they live. She collaborates with parents to help them learn to “speak kid” so that they can begin to look beyond the symptoms of the behavior to discern the motivating force that drives it.
Emily and her husband have been married for 26 years.They have 4 children, 2 in college and 2 at home.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Emily, call 979-703-1808.
Whitney Nicholson, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Whitney’s educational background includes a MS in Professional Counseling from Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City, as well as a BS in Behavioral Science. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas (#76655).
Whitney’s greatest passion is bringing healing to women who have experienced trauma, whether that be sexual abuse, betrayal of a spouse, grieving a lost loved one, or complex family of origin trauma. She enjoys helping women find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can be empowered, reclaim their voices and identities, and find safety and peace wherever they are at on their healing journey.
Whitney has been trained in a range of therapeutic techniques including EMDR, IFS, Art Therapy, Shadow Work, and Theraplay. She operates from a creative, empathetic, and genuine standpoint utilizing cognitive behavioral, attachment, and family systems theories, as well as other integrative modalities as needed. Her goal is to create a safe space, to come alongside you in your trials and sufferings, to radiate the love of Christ, and point you to the Ultimate Healer who wants to relieve you of your burdens. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28.
To learn more about Whitney, visit her personal website www.whitneynicholsonlpc.com.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Whitney, call 979-703-1808.
Jo Overbye, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jo Overbye received her Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and her B.S. in Music Education from the University of Illinois. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed to practice in Texas (#83344).
Jo enjoys working with adult individuals. She is a Brainspotting practitioner (level 1) and certified Enneagram trainer. Her clinical interests include spiritual formation through the lens of the Enneagram, supporting people as they transition through various life stages, and helping people overcome difficulties with self-esteem, relationships, and emotions.
She has been married to her husband for 27 years. Together they have 3 adult children.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Jo,
call 979-703-1808.
Kyle Spencer, M.MFT, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Kyle Spencer received his Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University as well as his BS in Biochemistry from Abilene Christian University. He is licensed to practice in the state of Texas (license #203908).
Kyle is trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. He enjoys working with families that experience conflict or disengagement with their adolescent children. He works extensively with individuals dealing with the difficulties associated with breakups, separation, or divorce. Kyle enjoys working with couples that are caught in old patterns that lead to recurring conflict.
Kyle is active in church ministries, a leader of a local non-profit that serves the BCS community, and a father to twin daughters.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Kyle, call 979-703-1808.
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Monica Suarez, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Monica Suarez received her Master's Degree in Clinical mental Health Counseling from San Houston State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She is Board Certified and licensed to practice in the state of Texas (#79557).
Monica enjoys working with adolescents ages 12+ and adult individuals. Her special interests include general mental health, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career or academic stress, and life transitions. Monica has 10 years of experience working in outpatient clinical settings.
Monica utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach to treatment and integrates various therapeutic approaches to best serve her clients. Monica's passion is to empower individuals through support, encouragement, and skill-building while working collaboratively with clients in finding balance, healing, and growth.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Monica, call 979-703-1808.
Associate License
Laura Bauer, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Laura received her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Arkansas - Little Rock and her undergraduate in Health Sciences from Texas A&M University. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Texas, and is licensed to practice in Texas under the supervision of Carol Davis-Rios, LCSW (#22797).
Laura enjoys working with both couples and individuals. Her interests include depression, anxiety, crisis intervention, adjustment phase of life issues, addictions and family members impacted by addictions, spirituality, and family members coping with special needs. Laura is passionate about assisting couples to thrive in their marriage relationship rather than simply surviving.
Her therapy approach is client driven and based on specified goals given by the client. Laura enjoys using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Whatever your need, Laura sees it as a privilege to be part of your journey and would love to walk alongside you to achieve your next level of health and wellness.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Laura, call 979-703-1808.
Kasey Van Norman, MA, LPC-Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
National Board Certified Counselor
American Association of Christian Counselors
Kasey received her Master's Degree in Professional Clinical Counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University; her BA in Psychology & Communication. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, licensed to practice in Texas under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, PhD, LPC-Supervisor (#63973). In her early practice Kasey spent 10 years as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, serving marginalized people groups through recovery, inmate reentry, and child crisis intervention. Over the years, she has developed a passion for the trauma-informed care approach to therapy, to better serve children, adolescents and adults experiencing poor quality of life due to unresolved loss, abuse or neglect.
Kasey is a Bible teacher of 20 years and believes there is no life beyond the reach of God's total healing and restoration. Kasey is a 3x bestselling author and cancer survivor of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She has been in remission for 6 years. She has been married to her husband, Justin, for 20 years. They have two teenage children. You can learn more about Kasey at her personal website: kaseyvannorman.com.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Kasey, call 979-703-1808.
Kylie Boardman, MS, LPC-Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Kylie received her Master’s Degree in Mental Heath Counseling from The University of Wyoming and her Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Leadership and Development with a minor in Psychology from Texas A&M University. She is licensed to practice in Texas under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, PhD, LPC-Supervisor (#63973).
Kylie works with individuals ranging from adolescents ages 12+ throughout the lifespan. Her clinical interests are working with those suffering from eating disorders, body image concerns, depression, anxiety, and relationships issues. She is passionate about helping individuals overcome their struggle in disordered eating, gain an understanding of their worth, communicate well with others and gain the tools to help them best thrive in the life they live. She believe in the partnership of the client and therapist and feels an incredible amount of appreciation and gratitude to walk along side her clients in their journey.
Kylie has been married to her husband Caleb for 10 years and has 3 small children who keep her very busy.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Kylie, call 979-703-1808.
Kacie Adair, MA, LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Kacie received her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA and her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Texas A&M University. She is licensed to practice in Texas under the supervision of Shaun burrow, PhD, LPC-Supervisor (#63973), LMFT-Supervisor (#201019).
Kacie works with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents ages 12+. Her clinical interests are working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, past trauma, grief, spiritual concerns, family conflict, and relationship issues. She is passionate about helping couples overcome conflict, communication issues, and emotional disconnection while strengthening their relationship so that they can thrive in marriage. She believes that light can be found even in the darkest of places, and is eager to walk alongside clients as they journey to find hope, healing, and freedom.
Kacie has been happily married to her husband Mark for over 5 years and enjoys long walks with her golden retriever, Miley.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Kacie, call 979-703-1808.
Joy Bessent, MA, LPC-Associate, NCC
Licensed Professional Counseling Associate
National Board Certified Counselor
EMDR Trained
Symbis Certified
American Counseling Association
American Association of Christian Counselors
Joy received her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She also holds a B.S. in Psychology. She is a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate currently working under the supervision of Dr. Shaun Burrow, the clinical director of A&M Christian Counseling Center (#63973).
Joy has experience working with anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse and assault, depression, and body image issues. She enjoys working with women, men, and adolescents.
Joy aligns herself with a person-centered counseling theory and incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness practices in counseling.
Life can be complicated and challenging. In a safe counseling space, we can explore the challenges you encounter, examine your strengths, develop your counseling goals and choose the tools to meet your goals together.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Joy, call 979-703-1808.
Mark A. Weedon, CSM (R), MA, LMFT-Associate, MSL
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Mark is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (#204063) working under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, PhD, LMFT-Supervisor (#201019). Mark received his MA-MFT from Amridge University and has a MSL from Trident University, BSBA from Franklin University, and an AAS from Central Texas College.
Mark is a retired Command Sergeant Major in the Army with a large array of assignments and operational experiences. These experiences have shaped his perspective on life, relationships, business, and the pursuit of happiness. His passion is helping individuals, couples, and families find balance, mutual respect, thriving relationships, and long-lasting happiness. Mark's clinical interests include the military/veteran community, relationship issues, issues of infidelity, PTSD, and family harmony. He believes we are all capable of healing from negative experiences and can learn to thrive in life and relationships.
Mark and his wife have been married since 1988 and have four children and 7 grandchildren.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Mark, call 979-703-1808.
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Brittany Haritos, MA, LMFT-Associate
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
EMDR Trained
Brittany Haritos received her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology: Christian Counseling from Liberty University. She is licensed to practice under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, PhD, LMFT-Supervisor (#201019).
Brittany enjoys working with couples and individuals. Her interests include trauma, grief counseling, anxiety, depression, and couple’s issues. She enjoys utilizing several different therapeutic approaches and strives to apply the approach that most fits the needs of each client. She is working towards becoming trained in EMDR therapy for trauma. She is the young adult Sunday School teacher at her church and loves encouraging and walking beside married couples and their families. She clings to the truth of 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 that proclaims, “Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
Brittany has been married to her husband for 18 years. She has an adult stepdaughter and two teenagers. Brittany enjoys homeschooling her children and working with her family to transform their newly purchased 28 acres into a small homestead.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Brittany, call 979-703-1808.
Students
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Darlys Werner, BA
Master’s Level Graduate Student
Darlys is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Liberty University. She is currently in her practicum under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, PhD, LPC-Supervisor (#63973).
Darlys enjoys working with both individuals and couples, especially those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin issues, and relationship concerns. Her passion is providing a nonjudgmental environment for people to work through life challenges for greater freedom, meaning, and joy in their lives. With a focus on each person's unique context and needs, her approach is to both address present, immediate concerns and identify ongoing patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships to move toward deeper healing.
Darlys has been married to her husband, Jason, for 17 years, and they have 3 children.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Darlys, call 979-703-1808.
Kaylee Richardson, BS
Master's Level Graduate Student
Kaylee is a Marriage and Family Therapist graduate student at Liberty University. She is currently in her practicum under the supervision of Shaun Burrow, PhD, LMFT-Supervisor (#201019).
Kaylee enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and teenagers. Her interests include working with those with past traumas, family of origin issues, spiritual concerns, and relational strains. Kaylee seeks to provide her clients with a safe place where emotions can be expressed freely to usher in deep and lasting healing. She enjoys exploring how her client's past affects their present, as well as integrating Christianity into her practice. Kaylee believes every client's life story is to be cherished and finds it an honor to walk alongside her clients on their healing journey.
Kaylee lives in Bryan with her dog, Noodle, and is active within her church community.
For more information and to schedule an appointment with Kaylee, call 979-703-1808.
Office Staff
Kathleen Yoakum, Office Manager
Kathleen is the first face you see when you come into the office.
She will assist you with appointment scheduling, payments, and answer any questions you have about your visit. She has lived in College Station since 1998 and loves Aggieland. She has been married 50 years with 2 married children and 6 grandchildren.
Call 979-703-1808 to speak with Kathleen about all of your counseling needs.
Gracie Carlos, Office Assistant
Gracie Carlos is one of our office staff members.
She is dedicated to helping you with your questions, concerns, scheduling appointments, and other administrative functions.
Gracie was raised in the Bryan area and has been married to her husband for over 15 years. She has two daughters and two fur babies.