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As a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner, Allyson offers comprehensive individualized care for children, teens, and adults. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Nazarene University. Throughout her nursing career, she primarily worked as a pediatric travel nurse, which allowed her to gain a wide range of experiences. It was during this time that she developed a passion for mental health. She then became board certified and licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Walden University.

Allyson is known for her compassion and empathy toward each patient under her care. In her free time, Allyson enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends, and French Bulldog. She also loves to travel, workout, and spend time in nature.

Hi, I’m Madeleine Vaughters, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and the owner of Shadow and Sun Counseling. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy and strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. My goal is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you move toward healing and growth.

Have you been feeling lost and overwhelmed? You are probably here because you struggle with anxiety, trouble sleeping, feeling down and hopeless, maybe having nightmares and flashbacks of stressful events or you lost someone important and are struggling to cope with grief. All that sounds like a lot to deal with alone so It is good that you are here. This a great step towards your mental health and healing process.

Hi, I’m Jaelene Luna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Play Therapist who works with children, teens, and young adults. I provide therapy in English and Spanish and specialize in concerns such as anxiety, emotional regulation, ADHD, trauma, self-esteem, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow.

I have plenty of life experience dealing with most issues and over 30 years of experience in pastoral and faith based counseling. I am a state licensed therapist with a doctorate in clinical psychology. I have been happily married for 35 years, I have raised 4 children, and I’ve owned various small businesses.

As your counselor, I will be a partner in developing appropriate treatment plans that accomplish established goals. I believe that human development is a lifelong process and personality and behavior changes are possible at any time. I also believe in the need for a flexible multicultural approach and that the counselor and client are equal partners.

I love working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked with people from various backgrounds and cultures throughout my career and these experiences help me to easily connect with my clients. Additionally, I have worked with children and adults with anxiety disorders, provided pre-marital counseling, and addressed spiritual concerns for individuals, couples, and families. I have obtained specialized instruction in working with victims of human trafficking, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender. Also, I have experience working with persons of varied ethnic, racial, sexual orientation, and religious backgrounds.

As a Counselor, I am always looking for opportunities to grow and develop my abilities to best serve my clients. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). I am an active member American Counseling Association (ACA) and Texas Counseling Association (TCA). I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to achieve and maintain wellness.