Meet the Team

Kelly is the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Emotional Wellness. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work with a clinical license as well as a Supervisor designation. She was inspired to create a supportive program after the loss of an employee at Wise Health System to suicide. She is passionate about providing a safe, empathic space for her clients to process through the toughest challenges of life.

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Kelly has 13 years of experience working with adults. She utilizes various modalities to support her clients with a focus on trauma, developing resilience, depression and anxiety. 

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Board-approved Social Work Supervisor

Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist

Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management

Renee graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Dallas Baptist University and earned a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas Arlington. Renee has almost two decades working in the social work field, previously as both an Inpatient and Outpatient therapist and as the Director of multiple clinical counseling programs throughout the Metroplex. Renee is honored to now work in her own community, alongside the wonderful residents of Wise County, providing individual therapy.

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The experiences she has had in her career provide the opportunity to be fully informed of the effects of depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses; life transitions and stressors; and traumatic experiences incurred throughout one’s life.  Renee enjoys working with adolescents all the way up to those in their Golden Years.  Renee is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and uses an eclectic approach to therapy including modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

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Renee’s philosophy is that challenges in life can be seen as stumbling blocks or stepping stones. She enjoys partnering with clients to achieve the latter. Care and compassion are essential to working through such experiences and she imparts both to her clients. Renee looks forward to working with you and seeing some of life’s challenges become stepping stones.

Adriana is a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). She infuses an empowerment perspective into her relationship-focused approach to produce effective counseling for individuals, couples, families, children and parents and youth and adults with disabilities. For the benefit of her clients, Adriana is constantly learning; she has specific training in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Play Therapy, as well as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) narrative training and chemical dependency.

Adriana understands the multitude of relationship dynamics at play; she educates clients on helpful communication skills, conflict resolution, assertiveness training, self-esteem building, and boundary setting. Beyond relationship-focused skills, Adriana provides support to individuals as well. She has a particular affinity for working with clients with trauma. In her previous professional experience, Adriana worked with domestic violence victims, clients with trauma, defiant and oppositional youth, youth on probation, children and adults with disabilities, within an intensive outpatient program and with Child Protective Services.

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Adriana drives her clients to engage with their own motivations and intrinsic goals. Within session, you can expect Adriana to engage in a blunt, assertive and cooperative manner. Immersed in both a humorous and candid talk style, Adriana assists a client to prune their unhealthy habits and embrace the life that they live in. While pulling her clients to stand within today’s reality, she empowers them to take the difficult steps forward with non-judgmental grace.

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In her mind, there is not only one way to look at things, but rather a kaleidoscope of perspectives. Adriana uses this same idea when engaging with clients: each client is unique and experiences a unique world. It is natural to face challenges; what matters is how we manage the rest of our relationships, commitments, and lives after a large fall.

Terra Durdon is an Emotional Wellness Coach and certified Chaplain. She has been pursuing her own holistic wellness journey and this has led her to receiving her Master Life Coach Certification and advocating for whole-person wellness for our clients. With an understanding of the unique intersection of mental, emotional, and physical health, she passionately walks alongside individuals as they move towards living their best lives.  

Terra is honored to also support our Tough Enough to Wear Pink clients and provides a caring and compassionate perspective as they journey together through some of the challenges that a cancer diagnosis may bring. She also has 10 years of experience as a mentor and leader in Celebrate Recovery and has coaching experience with adult clients in the realm of self-discovery, anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, end of life care, grief and loss, and much more. 

In addition to her Master Life Coach Certification and Chaplain Certification, Terra is currently pursuing her psychology degree, with current coursework in psychology and sociology. She has received certifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), ACT for Grief and Loss, is a part of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team, and has participated in a Positive Intelligence training program.  

Terra’s heart is to help individuals find a pathway forward in their circumstances, while helping them find balance and peace along the way.

Christine is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in providing mental health services to adolescents and adults of all ages. With 17 years of experience in the field, she brings a wealth of expertise in assisting individuals in navigating life's challenges. Driven by a deep commitment to fostering healing and growth, Christine utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. She creates a warm and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

As a skilled clinician, Christine has a particular focus on anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, end of life, substance abuse disorders, as well as severe and persistent mental illness.  She is adept at utilizing a variety of modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, narrative therapy, and LGBTQ+ Affirming Care. Christine graduated summa cum laude from Texas Women’s University with her Bachelor of Social Work and received her Master of Social Work from Texas A & M University-Commerce. She stays current with the latest research and best practices in the field to ensure the highest quality of care for her clients. She is honored to be part of the Center for Emotional Wellness team and looks forward to supporting individuals on their journey towards healing and transformation.

Amy Young, LCSW, is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over three decades of experience dedicated to delivering compassionate mental health care to individuals and families. Her professional focus encompasses grief, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD, with a particular passion for working with children and teenagers. Amy integrates evidence-based practices with a commitment to empowerment and resilience in her therapeutic approach.

Amy is licensed in both Texas and Oklahoma and has garnered extensive experience within healthcare settings. She holds membership in the American Association of Christian Counselors and the National Association of Social Workers. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Social Work from Midwestern State University (1993), a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington (1998), and she completed the Alternative Teacher Certification Program through ITeach Texas in 2015.

In therapy, Amy emphasizes creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and strengths. Her approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to facilitate healing and personal growth.

Beyond her professional practice, Amy engages actively in community service, including fostering animals with Saving Hope Animal Rescue and serving on the Wise County CISM team. Additionally, she dedicates her time to supporting individuals through Celebrate Recovery as a sponsor, further extending her impact on the community.

Tatiana is an administrative assistant with 6 years of experience working at
the front desk and 2 years working alongside our CEW team. Tatiana specializes in
client support, scheduling, billing and payment, team collaboration, confidentiality and
compliance. Tatiana goes above and beyond for her clients and her team. She delivers
exceptional customer service with a positive attitude. Tatiana is inspired daily by her
husband and their son. In her free time, Tatiana likes to spend time with her family.