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Plano, TX 75074
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Frisco, TX 75034-2554
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Flower Mound, TX 75028
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Robert Good        Dr. Chock       Cody McCain       Wendy-Kaye Russell     

Michael D. Dawson    Dennis Friedel    Kim Caolo   

Kristine Price   Stephanie Van Wig   Melissa Murray   Anita Bills

Robert Good

The oldest of four brothers, Bob is originally from Chicago, Illinois. During high school Bob excelled in sports and was offered a pole-vaulting scholarship to Illinois Southern University. But the Lord had a different direction. Upon graduation Bob selected Trinity International University (formerly Trinity College) in Deerfield, Illinois and majored in biblical studies. Using his talent he coached high school pole-vaulting and also served as a youth pastor in Akron, Ohio. Bob has been a senior pastor in Arizona, Florida, and New York. Years later he attended Dallas Theological Seminary and graduated with a Th.M. (1987) and MABC (2002). From 1991-1993, he continued post-graduate work at the University of South Florida in Counselor Education. While in Florida, he served as a social worker for the department of Health and Rehabilitative Services in Ft. Myers, counseling developmentally disabled adults. Additionally, he taught as a substitute at the graduate school and interned under the direction of Dr. Lucy Mabery-Foster (Dallas Theological Seminary). He served as a adjunct professor of psychology at Collin College and lecturer at Southern Methodist University continuing education department. His gift and passion for biblically-based counseling has also led him to build a thriving practice with offices in Frisco and Plano Texas where he is the president and clinical director, licensed professional counselor, board certified anger resolution therapist of Stonebriar Counseling Associates. As a counselor and seminar speaker at various professional associations, his writing has also includes publications such as Conflict Resolution for Children(Collin County Kids),Counseling Intervention with Couples, Relationship Networking In The Business World, Estate Planning, and Financial Planning for the Family(Colorado Springs Business Journal). Both he and Lois who live in Plano, Texas are the proud parents of four children and six grandchildren.

 

Locations:

  • Plano
  • Frisco

Cody McCain MA, LPC

I enjoy assisting people who are working towards making improvements in their lives. Sometimes people are just looking for someone to consult with and sometimes people need more structure and guidance. I work to tailor the counseling experience to meet the needs of the individual in a collaborative setting, assisting them in working on goals that they themselves have decided they want help with. Helping my clients find a path to achieving their goals is my focus.

I grew up in Dallas where I attended Jesuit College Preparatory School. I have been a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist church since 1994. I received my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I received my M.A. in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University. I enjoy working with persons from diverse backgrounds and have experience working with many of the problems people face daily. I offer affordable counseling services and am eager to help people overcome their challenges.

When not working in private practice I work as a therapist in the TCOOMMI Program of MetroCare Services. In the TCOOMMI Program we provide individual and family counseling to juvenile offenders with mental health needs in Dallas County. My experience at MetroCare has taught me a lot about how to work with individuals with diverse and often quite challenging circumstances in their lives who find themselves in crisis. It is my job to assist my clients in achieving positive outcomes. I am continually amazed at how much adversity people can overcome to be successful and strong individuals. Call or email today to schedule an appointment.

 

Fees:

  • $80.00 for one 50 minute session.

Specialties of Practice:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Stress Management
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder
  • Child/Adolescent
  • Family Therapy
  • CBT and Psychodynamic Approaches Utilized

Contact:

  • Cell: (214)202-2264
  • Personal Fax: (214)975-6981
  • Email: counselor@northdallastherapist.com

Forms:

Locations:

  • Plano
  • Frisco

Wendy-Kaye Russell

Wendy applies her excellent training and heart of compassion to help her clients find new ways to solve problems, break negative patterns, feel better and lead healthy fulfilling lives. She earned a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern Nazarene College in Massachusetts in 2002, and holds additional certification using activity based therapy through the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children. Wendy has a strong belief in the transforming power of Faith, Hope and Love. In her dynamic, non-judgmental style she equips her clients with practical wisdom and hope for their personal lives and relationships. Her previous experience includes counseling adults and children as well as doing family and group therapy. Additionally, she volunteered in Boston at a Crisis Pregnancy Center and a Rape Crisis Hotline, and she worked in Jamaica as a counselor for women and youth. Wendy has also been active in helping others through the local church and in community organizations where she and her husband are members. She is registered with the Texas State Board as a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, and is under the supervision of Georgia Smith, MA, LPC-S. Wendy counsels adults, couples, families, teens and children aged 6 and older.

 

 

 

Areas of interest/specialty:

  • Trauma and Loss
  • Depression/Anxiety/Grief
  • Breaking unhealthy patterns and cycles
  • Healing emotional wounds
  • Divorce/Blended family adjustments
  • Adoption/Foster Care transition
  • Women’s issues
  • Relationship/Marriage problems
  • Immigrant issues
  • Health and Wellness
  • Rape Crisis and Abuse Recovery
Contact:

Locations:

  • Plano
  • Frisco

Michael D. Dawson

After a successful career in business, Mike earned his Master of Arts degrees in Marriage and Family Counseling and in Christian Education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern he integrates Christian principles with effective therapies in order to help individuals and families live more productive, meaningful lives. This is accomplished in a safe, non-coercive, non-judgmental environment that encourages people toward health, wholeness and happiness.

Mike experienced first hand the stress, conflict, poor relationships and lack of purpose many people suffered in their daily lives during his twenty-five years of corporate business. He believes God created us with an inherent significance and value as well as being made for relationship. Healthy relationships are essential to our well being and fulfillment in life which are founded in a relationship with Christ. Mike desires to help clients gain a better understanding of themselves, and develop genuine relationships with God and others. His business career, strong marriage and his personal life experiences provide insight in order to help individuals and families with practical daily challenges and stress regarding work, home and other social relationships. He deals with the whole person in their thinking, emotions and behaviors, as well as their physical and spiritual well being; all which lead to more satisfying, successful living.

Mike has been married for twenty-five years to Susan who works in the banking industry. They have one daughter, Lauren who currently attends college. His personal interests include travel, reading, financial markets and teaching the Bible. He is an active member and volunteer at Fellowship Church and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. As an Intern, Mike offers quality counseling at reasonable rates. “Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17

Mike’s counseling areas of interest are:

  • Premarital, Marriage
  • Divorce and Step Families
  • Aging & Elder Care
  • Identity and Self Worth
  • Sexual Issues
  • Addictions
  • Stress Management
  • Grief & Loss
  • Personal Growth & Life Management
Contact: Forms:

Locations:

  • Frisco
  • Flower Mound

 

Dennis Friedel

I have spent over a quarter-century in service to people who hurt. I believe in the empowering potential of supportive, collaborative therapy, especially when God blesses it. Passing judgment has no part in my sessions. Lately I seem to have played the role of helpful, sentient granddad for a lot of folks. I guess it fits. My work on my own issues and my contributions to keeping a 40-year marriage together has been of use to others in my work. My licensed practice of 19 years with a diverse clientele is a very valuable asset. Twenty-nine extra credit hours' graduate work and hundreds of hours of continuing education probably help too. Let's talk about talking:

My areas if interest include (but are not limited to) depression and bipolar depression; addiction in all its forms and the habits and thinking that don’t want to go away; men’s issues; balanced marriages; recovery from trauma; parenting.

 

 

 

Contact:

  • Phone: 214-458-0162

Location:

  • Plano
  • Frisco
  • Flower Mound

 

Kim Caolo MA, GC-C

Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

Supervised by Lori Payne, LPC-S

Kim received her BA from Southern Methodist University, her MA in Professional Counseling from Amberton University, and received her post-graduate certificate from The Art Therapy Institute. Kim is certified by the American Academy of Grief Counseling. Kim specializes in general counseling with adults, children and teens seeking support while navigating through difficult life stages or life events toward experiencing greater insight, meaning, strength, support, hope and joy. Kim has been married 30 years, has two children and three grandchildren.

 

 

 

 

Special Areas of Interest:

  • General Counseling
  • Child and Adolescent Issues
  • Family Therapy
  • Blended Family Adjustment
  • Couples Counseling
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Women's Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Anger Management
  • Trauma
  • Health and Wellness
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Healing Painful Emotions
  • Play Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Filial Therapy

Contact:

Location:

  • Plano
  • Frisco
  • Flower Mound

 

Kristine N. Price, M.Ed., LPC-Intern

Kristine is registered with the Texas State Board of Counseling as a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern (#65962) and she is under the supervision of Ellen Dean, MS, LPC-S, LMFT. Kristine earned a Master's degree in counseling from the University of North Texas in 2007. Her previous experience in counseling includes group counseling at Nexus Recovery Center in Dallas where women struggle with addictions. Additionally, she has personal and professional experience counseling individuals who struggle with substance abuse.

Kristine believes that - along with counseling - the redemptive work of Christ can transform lives. "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free; the old is gone and new has come." (Galatians 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17) Kristine's goal and purpose is to assist others suffering from emotional bondage. She aspires to build confidence in those who need the right tools in order to live a life of emotional freedom in a troubled world.

Kristine counsels adolescents and adults. She is an active member and volunteer at The Village Church in Flower Mound, TX. She enjoys teaching a weekly Bible study through Ichthus Ministries. She also enjoys going on mission trips. Kristine looks forward to walking with you on your journey.

Areas of Expertise/specialty:

  • Substance abuse recovery
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Breaking unhealthy patterns and strongholds
  • Healing emotional wounds
  • Women's issues
  • Relational problems
  • Sexual abuse recovery

Contact:

  • Email: kristineprice.counselor@gmail.com
  • Cell: (214) 478-5740

Forms:

Location:

  • Plano
  • Frisco

Stephanie Van Wig

Stephanie Van Wig is a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern under the supervision of Judy Keith, LPC-Supervisor. She has a strong background in trauma therapy and believes that all people suffer from a form of trauma at some point in their lives. This trauma could be the shocking experience of parents divorcing as a child, loss of physical health, death of a loved one, domestic violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, satanic ritual abuse, etc. Stephanie's passion is to seek freedom for those who feel trapped in their personal trauma. Many times this involves the discovery of a "true self" that has been hiding behind a mask for a long time. Stephanie understands that coming to therapy for the first time to face these issues can be a challenging thing; therefore, she combines her therapy with a relaxed, enjoyable attitude.

Stephanie finds her education important to her. She began her journey of education receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. She then moved to Ft. Worth, TX where she graduated from Southwestern Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling. Currently, she continues to attend conferences and lectures on topics that strengthen her expertise in her field. She also works part time at Timberlawn Mental Health Systems where she studies under the trauma program of Dr. Colin Ross.

 

 

Areas of Expertise/specialty including but not limited to:

  • Sexual, Physical, Verbal, Emotional or Ritual Abuse (often resulting in Dissociative Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Eating Disorders)
  • Domestic violence
  • Troubled families/Relationship Issues
  • Grief and Loss
  • Loss of Identity issues
  • Young adult transitional issues

Stephanie will also lead groups on:

  • Finding Your Identity
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Body image
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (from a Christian perspective)

Contact:

  • Cell: (214)-533-8523

For Stephanie's forms and other informations go to:

Location:

  • Plano
  • Frisco
  • Flower Mound

Melissa Murray

Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, supervised by Rose Boehm, MS,
LPC-S. She earned a Bachelor or Arts in psychology at Texas Tech University, and
relocated to Dallas to continue her education. Melissa graduated with her Master of Arts
in counseling from Dallas Baptist University, where she learned how to counsel from a
Biblical perspective.


While working at a local United Methodist Church during her junior high and high school
years, Melissa developed a passion for working with children, adolescents, and their
families. For the past two years, Melissa has worked for a doctors’ office that specializes
in working with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients. Because of this,
she has extensive knowledge of the stressors that coincide with these chronic diseases.
Presently, in addition to Stonebriar Counseling Associates, she interns at the Children’s
Advocacy Center in Denton County. Here she counsels sexually abused children and
teens, as well as their families. She facilitates a caring environment for this population in
order for them to achieve the healing that they are desperately searching for.

Melissa has made it her mission to help those who are struggling from the effects of life
adjustments, including divorce and parenting concerns. Call or e-mail her to schedule an
appointment.

 

Areas of Expertise/specialty including but not limited to:

  • Child and Adolescent
  • Premarital and Marital
  • Divorce and Blended Family Adjustments
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Issues
  • Grief Counseling
  • Abuse Recovery
  • PTSD
  • Soldiers and Families

Contact:

  • E-mail : melissa_murray33@yahoo.com
  • Cell : 940-736-0649

Forms:

Location:

  • Plano
  • Frisco
  • Flower Mound

Anita Bills, M.Ed., LPC Intern

Anita has been greatly influenced by Christian counseling in her life and has a desire to use a Christian counseling perspective to help those struggling in their lives and those with wounded hearts. She uses principles taught in the Bible as a model to evaluate and address the issues and concerns brought to the counseling session as well as using proven secular psychological theories in the therapeutic relationship.

Originally from West Virginia, Anita graduated from Marshall University with a BS in Math and Physics. After working in the engineer community for many years, Anita decided to pursue a different direction earning a Master's degree in counseling from the University of North Texas.

She is actively involved in her church and has been involved in a variety of ministry activities over the years.


 

Counseling areas of interest including but not limited to:

  • Individual and Couple Counseling
  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Stress Management
  • Identity and Self-Worth
  • Women's Issues

Contact:

  • Cell : (972) 781-8622
  • Email: anitabills@att.net

Forms:

Location:

  • Plano
  • Frisco

 

Dr. Stephen Chock

 

Stephen was raised in Honolulu. His M.A. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology are from Ohio State University. While helping plant Grace Community Church, Stephen was ordained in 1991. He has led the Youth Group, Mid-Week Bible Study, Singles Ministry, and the Support Group Ministries at Grace. He currently is clinical director of the Counseling and Life Development Center, and a full time Neuropsychologist at Baylor Hospital’s Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit in Dallas, and from 1990-95 he practiced with the Minirth-Meier Christian Psychiatric Clinic in Richardson. 

Dr. Chock has been a Counselor since 1978 and a Licensed Psychologist since 1989 (Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, License #2-3764).  Below is a summary of his professional experience.

 

1995-present    Neuropsychologist, Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas, Texas, Traumatic Brain Injury Service.  Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation neurocogntive evaluation and treatment.

 

1994-97    Staff Psychologist, Heritage Place Nursing Home, Mesquite, Texas.  Contract work one half day per week for Senior Psychology Services.  Initial neuropsychological and psychological evaluation and psychotherapy for residents.

1990-95    Neuropsychologist/Consultant.  Minirth-Meier New Life Clinic, Richardson, Texas. Neuropsychological, projective, personality, and vocational testing and assessment of inpatients, day hospital, and outpatients in a Christian mental health clinic.

 

1991-93   Rehabilitation Psychology Consultant.  North Texas Medical Center - Westpark Campus, McKinney, Texas.  12 bed rehabilitation/sub-acute hospital.  Neuropsychological evaluation and consultation.

 

1989-90   Director of Neuropsychological Assessment.  Pate Rehabilitation ReEntry program at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation and The Greenery Rehabilitation Center, Dallas, Texas.  Outpatient comprehensive (full day)neuropsychological evaluation and report writing.

 

1988-89   Neuropsychological Therapist.  Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation and Pate Rehabilitation, Dallas, Texas.  Supervising Neuropsychologists:  Mary Ellen Hayden, Ph.D.; Tessa Hart, Ph.D.  Neurocognitive evaluation and intervention fortraumatic brain injury inpatients.

 

1986-87   Psychology Intern.  Traumatic Head Injury Unit, Ohio State University Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Columbus, Ohio.  Supervisor:  John D. Corrigan, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist.  Inpatient traumatic brain injuryunit neurocognitive evaluation and treatment.

1985-86   Practicum Supervisor, Counseling Psychology.  Ohio State University Psychology Department, Columbus, Ohio.  Supervised 1st and 2nd  year graduate students in training who counseled patients in the department clinic.

1984-85   Psychology Intern.  Veterans Administration Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.  1900 hours, APA-approved. Psychologist-in-training at this large medical-surgical VA hospital.  Rotations: Geriatric Neuropsychology, Counseling Psychology, Drug Dependency, Epilepsy and Pain Management, Day Hospital, Stop Smoking Clinic.

 

1984, 82  Psychology Trainee.  Veterans Administration Medical Center,  St. Cloud, Minnesota.  Summer intern program. Inpatient psychiatric and geriatric unit psychological testing and therapy.

1983-84, 87-88   Graduate Teaching Associate.  Ohio State University Psychology Department, Columbus, Ohio Instructor, Psychology 120:  The Psychology of Personal Effectiveness.

 

1978-82   Counselor Supervisor.  Awareness House, Hilo, Hawaii.  Outpatient drug and alcohol counseling clinic in a UnitedWay agency that served public middle and high schools.

 

1976-78   Counselor.  Awareness House, Hilo, Hawaii.  Intake, assessment, education, and counseling with outpatient substance abusers (United Way agency).

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