Meet our Therapists
Dr. Kristy Donaldson
PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, CHST
Dr. Kristy Donaldson
PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, CHST
Clinical focus: I work with children, teens, and adults with a range of diagnoses, with extensive experience in treating Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
I am an animal-assisted counselor and routinely bring my Great Pyrenees, Willow, to the clinic to work with individuals and families to achieve their goals.
Along with counseling services, I provide CANS assessments, bariatric evaluation for surgery, pain evaluations for pain stimulator pump trials, and am available for speaking engagements.
Professional Experience: I have the honor and privilege of owning Premier Neurofeedback and Counseling Services and am credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and LPC Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, and Certified Humanistic Sand Therapist and Supervisor with a PhD in Psychology, specializing in Forensics. Currently, I am fulfilling the Texas requirements to hold practice as a licensed psychologist in the state of Texas in post-doctoral supervision with NeCole Rivers PhD, MOT, OTR.
I am a speaker and adjunct professor, most recently teaching at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor. My work is published with the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). I currently serve as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Advocacy Center of Waco and President-Elect for the Texas Association for Play Therapy.
Philosophy of Care: I believe in finding the therapeutic approach that best meets the need of the individual client. I see my client as a whole person and utilize whichever modality provides the most cathartic response. I am grateful for the opportunity to spend time with each client and guide their story toward healing the mind, body, and spirit.
Clinton Dennard
M.S., LPC
Clinton Dennard
M.S., LPC
Clinical focus: Anxiety, Depression, Career Goals and Transitions, PTSD, Substance Abuse and Dependence, and ADD for Children, Teens, and Adults.
Professional Experience: I have practiced counseling as an LPC since 2010. I am currently an instructor in undergraduate Psychology for Tarleton State University, Waco campus, and am currently pursuing my doctorate through Texas A&M Commerce. I have been involved as a member in the Texas Counseling Association and served as President of the Heart of Texas Counseling Association from 2014-2015.
Philosophy of Care: Whatever your situation may be, I am here to help you grow and build a strong therapeutic alliance in attempt to establish a helping relationship that will help you reach your desired outcome. I will work with you to provide individualized service which is appropriate for your needs.
Roxanne Fratus
M.S., LPC, Registered Play Therapist, CCLS
Roxanne Fratus
M.S., LPC, Registered Play Therapist, CCLS
Clinical focus: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD/ADD, Childhood and developmental concerns, Grief and bereavement, Coping with physical illness, and Attachment disorders in Children 12 years old and under.
Professional Experience: Before becoming an LPC and Registered Play Therapist, I worked in the pediatric hospital setting for 10 years as a Certified Child Life Specialist providing diagnosis education and helping children cope with physical illness. My job as a Certified Child Life Specialist offered experience providing support to children with a caregiver diagnosed with a chronic or serious illness as well as children suffering from a chronic physical illness requiring multiple hospitalizations or medical treatments.
Philosophy of Care: I utilize various types of play therapy to meet the needs of each individual child and family. I am a collaborative clinician and include the family in the treatment process.
Brittany Kirk
M.A., LPC
Brittany Kirk
M.A., LPC
Clinical focus: ADD/ADHD; Anxiety; Attachment Disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Childhood and Developmental Disorders; Depression; Grief/Bereavement; Life Transitions/ Stress Management; Trauma
Professional Experience: Prior to transitioning into clinical therapy, I was a classroom teacher for ten years and a school counselor for the past five years. I completed my graduate studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a clinical internship under Dr. Kristy Donaldson. I have also completed several specialized trainings focusing on trauma and grief work, sensorimotor therapy, sandtray, play therapy, and attachment. I am currently pursuing license as a Registered Play Therapist.
Philosophy of Care: Various therapeutic approaches are utilized to best meet individual client needs. I prefer to partner with clients to create achievable and realistic goals throughout the therapeutic process. When working with children and families, a collaborative approach is encouraged to holistically meet the needs of the client and family system.
Martha Thomas
M.A., LPC Associate
Martha Thomas
M.A., LPC Associate
Clinical focus: Anxiety Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Issues, Depression Disorders as well as Stress Management for Individuals over 18 years of age and Couples.
Professional Experience: I have worked in several different settings clinically, from a maximum-security prison to a small clinic serving the local community. I have experience in dealing with clients with anxiety, depression, grief, family and relationship issues, career changes, and other various life-stage concerns. I am currently undergoing training to provide EMDR therapy.
Philosophy of Care: My counseling approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused counseling. I am a collaborative and goal-focused clinician who understands that you are the expert in your own life, and I will work with you to tailor our discussions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Alexandra Vannatta
M.S., LPC Associate, SLPA
Alexandra Vannatta
M.S., LPC Associate, SLPA
Clinical focus: Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Stress Management for Children, Teens, and Adults
Professional Experience: I have worked as a Speech Therapist in pediatrics for 6 years and have worked in Counseling under Dr. Kristy Donaldson since 2019.
Philosophy of Care: My clinical philosophy & approach is a combination of cognitive-behavioral, DBT, and solution-focused therapies. I like to do a collaboration of approaches when working with clients because not every client fits directly with a certain approach. I will work closely with you to find the best treatment that fits you.
Cairen Wealand
M.A., LPC Associate
Cairen Wealand
M.A., LPC Associate
Clinical focus: Anxiety, trauma-related issues, life transitions, adults, children, and adolescents.
Professional Experience: Before becoming an LPC-Associate, I worked at Denver Children’s Home. There I supported youths overcoming trauma and various behavioral issues in their day-treatment and equine therapy programs. Most recently, I worked at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s student counseling center and their community clinic counseling clients of all ages. I am currently under the supervision of Dr. Kristy Donaldson and also working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
Philosophy of Care: I typically take a strengths-based approach, often utilizing a solution-focused framework. I use a variety of techniques like sensorimotor and cognitive-behavioral therapies as suits my clients' needs. I strive to fully engage clients in every part of their unique therapeutic journey, from planning to progress monitoring. I especially enjoy getting creative with clients to develop goals and solutions that work for them.