Meet Our Team

LaJuan “Juana” McKinney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Juana received her master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Juana is currently accepting new clients.

Juana utilizes evidence-based Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychoanalytic Therapy, and incorporates mindfulness with all treatments.

Juana’s experience includes counseling sexual and domestic violence survivors, the LGBTQIA+ community, treatment for those needing support with complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Her approach is trauma informed,strengths based, and client centered which provides a safe space for healing. She believes there is no one size fits all modality and tailor’s treatment to each
individual client.

Juana’s approach is guided and collaborative as she believes clients are the experts on their own lives. Juana is passionate about helping clients become the best version of themselves.

Juana is currently studying for her clinical exam and plans to be fully licensed in the next sixty days. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, and being outdoors.

Marissa is a Licensed Master social Worker and practices under the supervision of Kayla Jackson,
LCSW-S. Marissa is currently accepting new clients.

Marissa received her Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her undergraduate degree from Texas State University.

Marissa has a background working with kids and young adults (ages 7-25) in both residential and educational settings. More extensively, she has worked with students ages 16-25. Her experience includes working with young people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, self esteem/worth issues, relationship issues, abuse, court involvement, and transitioning from high school into young adulthood and life transitions.

Through relationship building, she has assisted young people in discovering healthy coping mechanisms for traumatic experiences and everyday life stressors.
She is trained in various different therapeutic modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.

Her mission is to safely support and create space for clients to process tough emotions/experiences, heal, and discover new inner strengths.

In her free time, Marissa likes to collect plants, attend concerts, visit art exhibits, and read. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, meditation, working out regularly, and trying new air fryer recipes.

Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices under the supervision of Earley Barnes-Ullrich LCSW-S. Emily is also currently working towards her Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. Emily is no longer accepting new clients.

Emily received her Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin in 2019. Since then, she has gained experience working with individuals across the lifespan, including children, teens, adults, and families. She has experience working with trauma, mental health disorders such as
anxiety, depression, ADHD and autism.

Emily places an emphasis on creating safety and comfortability in the therapy space through use of humor and genuine connection with her clients. She takes a holistic approach to therapy and highlights the relationship between mental and physical health.
In the last four years Emily has worked in a variety of settings including schools and residential treatment. She is an eclectic clinician who utilizes aspects of Attachment Theory, Trauma Informed-Care and Strengths Based Approach to help guide her work. Additionally, she has experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), parent education, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, and Theraplay which utilizes play interventions to help strengthen the child and caregiver relationship.

In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her friends, family and her dog, Ollie. She also loves trying new foods, baking, and being outdoors.

Melissa received her Master of Science in Social Work degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Melissa also received a Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the same university. Melissa is virtual and accepting new clients.

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is bilingual in Spanish and English. Her pronouns are she/her/hers. Melissa has spent most of her career working with survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, and childhood abuse and neglect. She has worked with individuals with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs. Melissa has worked extensively with the Latinx/Latine community including immigrants and unaccompanied minors. She has also worked with clients who have migrated to the United States from a variety of different countries. Melissa works to create a safe space for people in BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. 

Among the therapeutic modalities that Melissa uses are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Melissa is a native Texan who enjoys hiking at different trails around town and spending time in nature. Melissa engages in a variety of creative pursuits including jewelry making and painting. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family. 

Melissa is passionate about supporting survivors of trauma in their journey towards healing. She believes in using a variety of therapeutic techniques and interventions depending on what works best for each individual client. 

Miranda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a background in Mental Health. Miranda is originally from Houston, TX and graduated with a Masters in Social Work from University of Houston. Miranda is virtual and accepting new clients.

Miranda has experience in individual, family and group therapy. Miranda has utilized diverse techniques in treatment such as Astrology/Zodiac signs, personality tests and temperament analysis. Miranda has a passion for helping guide people struggling with common life
stressors, mental illness, and life transitions.

Miranda’s core values are meeting the client where he/she is and exploring best options for healing and growth. Miranda is experienced in therapeutic techniques for treating Grief/End of Life, Anxiety, Depression, Bi-polar I and II and Personality Disorders. 

Miranda believes that each person requires a customized treatment plan that meets their specific needs and background. Miranda values self-determination, cultural competency, empathy, resilience, and empowerment. 

In her spare time, Miranda enjoys spending time with her nephew, meditating, and practicing self-care.
Miranda enjoys socializing and meeting new people and looks forward to being your therapist.”

Tyler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Tyler is accepting new clients.

Tyler received her Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. 

Tyler has an extensive background in mental health and has worked with a wide array of clientele ranging from children as young as the age of five to geriatric. She also has experience in working with clients in the following areas: trauma (sexual trauma, emotional and physical abuse), anxiety/depression, psychosis, and mood disorders. Tyler has worked in inpatient/outpatient settings, group settings, residential settings, and community based social work. 

Tyler implements different treatment modalities, such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Tyler takes a strength based approach to aid the client in identifying mindfulness techniques and develop effective coping skills to daily life stressors. Tyler is TF-CBT Trained.

With the use of having a client centered, solution focused approach her goal is to provide a safe environment for the client to feel safe and secure in exploring their emotions, self goals, and how the client views themselves.

In her free time, Tyler likes to participate in yoga, running on nature trails, and painting. Tyler likes to express creativity and advocacy for mental health through her pieces. She also enjoys going to different art exhibits and learning about other cultures and their creative expression. 

Kathryn Wortz Ph.D. is a seasoned clinical psychologist who has practiced over many years. She’s worked not only in private practice but also in University and Collegiate training settings. Dr. Wortz is no longer available to see new clients.

Her work has focused on treating survivors of trauma, particularly those who were abused as children. With her warm style and blend of solid psychotherapeutic traditions, she sees the role of therapist as compassionate witness and collaborator, gently guiding, as well as “walking alongside” the client through the process of healing the past and embracing the present. 

Kathryn is bilingual in English and Spanish. Kathryn uses Emotionally Focused Therapy along with Exposure therapy and Gestalt Theory for a here and now approach. She also uses a DBT approach to help with treating mood disorders and self-harm.

Dr. Wortz received her BA degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)  before coming to Texas where she attained the PhD in Clinical Psychology at Texas Tech.

She has been licensed in Texas for nearly 30 years. She practiced for 20 years in West Texas before moving to East Texas to work for the University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler. She now continues to serve others at ATTC.

David has an LMSW licensure and is in the process of accruing the needed clinical hours for his independent clinical license. David is currently under the supervision of Diana Anzaldua, LCSW-S. David is accepting new clients virtually.  I am currently virtual and accepting new clients.

David Karim was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He spent the last 6 years living in southern Minnesota and jumped at the opportunity to move to Texas in August of 2021. David has completed a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development, a Master of Business Administration and is newly graduated with a Master of Social Work. 

David has been fortunate enough to experience multiple international travels, and these formative experiences strengthened his beliefs in healing connection, the art of redemption, the power of vulnerability, and the sacredness of psychotherapy. 

David’s mission to help his clients on their healing journeys was created on the foundational belief that everyone deserves to live their truth and own their life. His diverse professional background has inspired him to construct an eclectic approach to his therapy modality so that he can tailor his clients’ experience to their individual needs.

Rose Hernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board appointed Supervisor. Ms. Hernandez appreciates working with adults, children, teens, and young adults as well as their parents who face challenges in their current lives.

Ms. Hernandez’s expertise includes helping clients with relational difficulties, career frustrations, emotional repercussions of trauma, areas of attachment, depression, and anxiety. Rose has over 20 years experience working with traumatized populations in a variety of settings.

Her approach includes the development of a comfortable, nonjudgmental, and compassionate environment. Ms. Hernandez has experience with relational therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a Certified Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner and trained in Trauma-Conscious
Yoga.

Her experience serves to assist the client in developing healthy connections with life, others, and self. She is bi-lingual and bi-cultural (LatinX) and goes by she, her, and ella.

Veronica is a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Veronica enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. Veronica is no longer accepting new clients.

Veronica assesses clients’ concerns and provides guidance while empowering the client in their healing. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR in English and Spanish) and incorporates techniques used in play therapy, client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused, motivational-interviewing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) as well as creative and expressive arts (art, dance and music). 

She has experience working with individuals who have been impacted by sexual violence, domestic violence, community violence, family separation resulting from divorce, deportation, incarceration, and removal by child protective services as well as those who are working to overcome depression, anxiety and trauma from either recent events or from childhood.

Veronica also advocates and provides therapeutic support for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities so that they are able to heal and repair their internal being and relationships with others.

Veronica spends most of her free-time balancing her physical and emotional health by being active and finding ways to have meaningful connections with family and friends. She is always prepared for good conversations and others perspectives. Veronica is Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Clara Peretz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Austin, TX. Clara is accepting new clients.

Clara received her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Wesleyan University in Connecticut and Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin.

Clara collaborates with clients to create a safe and affirming space where challenging thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be explored. She provides non-judgmental support and places an emphasis on trust-building and effective communication. Clara believes that the relationship between client and therapist has the power to heal attachment wounds, deepen understanding of self, and build self-esteem.

She aims to empower clients with education and therapeutic techniques for coping with trauma responses, anxiety, depression, psychosis, and substance use issues. Clara draws from a variety of modalities including but not limited to psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness practice, CBT, attachment-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. Clara is trained in EMDR.

Clara understands the impact that societal systems and institutions can have on an individual’s health and well-being. She guides clients as they explore how oppressive systems may be affecting them mentally, physically, and spiritually, allowing for new perspectives to be imagined and utilized.

Clara has experience with individual and group therapies. She has worked with a wide range of clients in clinic-based and inpatient psychiatric settings, with incarcerated individuals, and with young adults in an academic setting. Clara identifies and empathizes with the unique barriers faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and welcomes clients from all gender and sexual identities.

Ashley Daly is a Licensed Master of Social Worker and practices under the supervision of Leticia Jimenez, LCSW-S. Ashley Daly holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Work from Texas State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington. Ashley is accepting new clients.

Throughout her professional career, Ashley has worked with diverse populations by assisting in case management services, crisis assessments/interventions, and support through empathic counseling.

Ashley has extensive background in working with clients who are experiencing symptoms related to grief and loss, complex trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse, personality disorders, and anxiety/depression. Ashley has also had experience working with individuals suffering from substance abuse, experiencing homelessness, and incarceration.

Ashley’s therapeutic approach is integrative utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused methods. Ashley values the importance of creating a therapeutic environment that focuses on empowering clients to identify and maximize their unique strengths to reach their desired goals.

Ashley supports and teaches clients tools to practice healthy coping skills, so they can make the necessary changes to live a happier and healthier life. It is Ashley’s passion to advocate, support, and walk alongside clients in their therapeutic journey because she believes change is possible.

Ashley is an Austin native who now resides in San Antonio with her husband and goldendoodle, Sophie. In her free time, Ashley enjoys painting, traveling, going for bike rides, and spending time at the river. Ashley finds the outdoors to be most important in maintaining healthy self-care practices.

Antonia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over five years of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings. Antonia provides services in both English and Spanish. Antonia is no longer accepting new clients.

Antonia is a Mexican-American woman raised on the Texas border. Antonia uses the pronouns she/her/ella. Antonia was raised both bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural.

Antonia completed a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and Spanish at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. Antonia went on to complete a Master of Science in Psychology specializing in Family, Couple, and Individual Psychotherapy while also completing the Psychological Services for Spanish Speaking Populations certification at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.

Antonia has extensive experience working with survivors of sexual abuse, victims of human trafficking, immigrants, and individuals on the Autism spectrum. Antonia believes everyone has the ability to achieve their goals. In her work, Antonia emphases collaboration and frequent feedback.

Antonia’s approach is systems based and incorporates principles of Narrative Therapy, MRI, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Antonia believes strongly in strengths based, client centered, and social justice focused interventions.   

Diana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Austin, Texas. Diana is virtual and currently accepting new clients.

Diana received her Master of Social Work degree from Texas State University, and a bachelor of psychology degree from Wellesley College in Massachusetts. 

Diana has extensive background in leading therapy groups in in-patient hospital settings and also provides individual counseling focused on implementing new coping skills post-hospital treatment to help clients ease back into life’s journey, safely.

Diana uses strategies and principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Neuroscience. She uses these approaches to help clients lessen the effect of life stressors and heal deep-rooted trauma. 

Diana assists clients gently through the healing process as they develop new awareness and discover inner strengths that lead them to inner peace and mental clarity.

She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches in her work including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, CBTp, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness. These modalities are proven to help patients cope with a variety of life problems and crises.

Diana is bilingual and speaks Hebrew and English. Diana is trained in TF-CBT and has a EMDR certification.

In her free time Diana enjoys trying new recipes and spending time with her cat and dogs.

Mariana Marquez-Vega is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Mariana is fluent both English and Spanish. Mariana is virtual and accepting new clients.

Mariana started her career as a case manager at a behavioral clinic that allowed her to transition to Clinician for teenage boys at an immigrant shelter were she was able to conduct anger management groups and individual therapy. Marina has extensive experience working with teens struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, aggressive outbursts, teens transitioning out of juvenile facilities. Children and Families involved with State agencies.

Mariana is trained in TF-CBT as well as EMDR in psychiatric care and counseling services with toddlers, adults, and geriatrics. Mariana uses a trauma-informed client-centered psychodynamic approach to help her clients heal.

Through a strengths-based, relational therapy, her goal is to create a safe space for clients to be seen, heard and valued. Mariana looks forward to working with you in your healing journey, identifying where you would like to go and figuring out how you can get to that place from where you are now. 

In her free time, Mariana enjoys spending time with her family.