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Phone Extension 31 Kimberly Hatley M.Ed. LPC LMFT is the Co-Founder of Coppell Counseling Center, which opened in 1993. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. Ms. Hatley completed her graduate degree from the respected counseling program at the University of North Texas in 1984. Her undergraduate was earned at Texas Tech University. She is passionate about advocacy for her clients’ mental health needs and professionals by assuming leadership roles in Texas Counseling Association and other volunteer organizations in the community. Ms. Hatley enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families who might need compassionate support facing a variety of challenging life issues. Special interests include counseling clients about concerns relating to life transitions, stress management, change & loss, anxiety, depression, work / life balance, alternative lifestyles and parenting issues. She presents education seminars for professionals and consumers on many mental health topics. Ms. Hatley provides employee assistance programs services to businesses which need consultation after dramatic events, such as lay-offs, working with human resource professionals and business owners on conflict resolution and management concerns, and helping with recovery from traumatic experiences, which affect employees. Ms. Hatley has lived in Coppell with her family for over twenty years, participating in response to the amazing growth and development of the community with families, schools and businesses. She welcomes calls with questions regarding the process of counseling and mental health consultation from the community.
Janie Garrett, LCSW Phone Extension 33 Janie Garrett is a Licensed Social Worker. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She began her career in 1977 and gained experience through the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and several private psychiatric hospitals. Ms. Garrett has practiced privately in Coppell since 1988 and her interests include individual and family therapy and chemical dependency issues. She is married and has a son and two stepchildren.
Uros Zrnic, M.D. Phone Extension 25 Dr. Zrnic is a licensed child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. He completed his psychiatric residency program and child psychiatry fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He is a Board Certified clinical assistant professor at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where he supervises residents and medical students. Dr. Zrnic joined Coppell Counseling Center in 2004. His area of expertise is ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis. Dr. Zrnic provides individual and family therapy as well as medication management. He lives in Coppell with his wife and three children
Ronald A. Garber, Ph.D. Phone Extension 29 Dr. Garber is licensed as a psychologist and marriage and family therapist. He has been in independent practice since 1984. His practice focuses on adults, adolescents and families. Dr. Garber has a general practice and also specializes in working with survivors of trauma / abuse, individuals and families impacted by HIV and alternative lifestyles. His training and experince include psychological testing, vocational counseling and clinical hypnosis.
Christopher Riddick, M.Ed., LPC grace_counseling@sbcglobal.net Phone Extension 43 Chris Riddick is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He earned his graduate degree in counseling from the University of North Texas in 1992. Mr. Riddick is passionate about providing counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. His expertise lies with providing counseling services to all areas that impact adolescents. Chris Riddick worked with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services – Child Protection Division with children and adolescents who had been abused and neglected. He also spent time working with the Collin County Women Shelter and Millwood Psychiatric Hospital. He is married and has two children.
Theresa Kern Vo, Ph.D. Phone Extension 28 I am a licensed psychologist with over 24 years experience in the mental health field. I provided services to children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults. I specialize in treating children and adolescents for school-related issues including school phobia, anxiety, ADHD, behavior problems, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and learning issues. I provided ADHD assessments and other psychological testing for children and adolescents. Many of my child and adolescent clients are referred for behavioral issues as well. She works with a wide variety of issues, including stress, depression, adjustment issues to moves and divorces, grief related issues, and substance abuse. I have specialized training in working with families as well. As the past administrator of an adoption agency, I have specialized knowledge of the issues related to adopting children. My work with adults includes couples work (premarital, marital. and divorce issues). I also help adults individually who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, financial stress, job-related issues, substance abuse, relationship problems, and many other issues. I recently began working with military families who are adjusting to pre-and post-deployment changes in their families. About half of my practice is geared towards counseling adults. I have worked in many community agencies. My work with these agencies involved working with children in the area of school psychology, sexual and physical abuse, forensic issues, juvenile delinquency, and family problems. I was the administrator of a local nonprofit agency where I ran an adoption program, counseling agency, and substance abuse program for adolescents. When working with children and adolescents, family involvement is crucial. I try to work very closely with the parents of these children as well. In 1999, I was elected President of the Dallas Psychological Association. I have two offices, located in Coppell and Irving. My office manager, Catherine, will return your call to set up an appointment and send you the paperwork for the first session. I work interactively with my clients to provide the best professional service including establishing timely treatment goals. I work especially diligently at making children and adolescents feel comfortable seeking help for their problems. I am committed to providing my clients the best possible service in a timely and professional manner. On a personal note, I am married and have three children ages 22, 20, and 18. .
Koy Roberts, Ph.D. Phone Extension 27 Dr. Roberts, a Licensed Psychologist, has a practice that focuses on children, adolescents, adults and families. He has specialized training and expertise in the in the assessment and treatment of ADD / ADHD, learning difficulties, childhood emotional struggles, and marriage and family relationships with peers and families. He also works with adults and families in creating harmonious relationships and developing successful parenting skills.
Jessy Chatha, LCSW Phone Extension 41 Jessy Chatha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. She has worked in several North Dallas school districts along side her private practice. Her areas of expertise range from assisting young clients in enhancing their social and anger management skills to utilizing cognitive behavioral strategies with clients of all ages. Mrs. Chatha has worked with children and adults with a variety of disorders including Autism, Bi-polar, Depression, ADHD, and Oppositional Defiance. She provides individual, family, and group therapy opportunities to her clients and their families.
Alan B. Frol, Ph.D. Phone Extension 45 Dr. Frol provides evaluations and consultations in Clinical Neuropsychology for adolescents and adults, age sixteen and older. He has been a Licensed Psychologist since 1989 with special interests in brain injuries, neurological / psychiatric disorders, and attention deficit / learning disabilities. He has served as President of the Dallas Psychological Association and remains active in various research, educational, and community pursuits.
Paul S. Haggan, Ph.D., LPC Phone Extension 30 Dr. Haggan, a Licensed Professional Counselor focusing on adults, adolescents and families, has worked in the mental health field since 1991. Dr. Haggan is a general practitioner who specializes in marriage and couple counseling and also treats grief/loss, depression, anxiety and adjustment issues.
Kathy Scalise, M.Ed, LPC Phone Extension 24 Kathy Scalise is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Biofeedback Therapist with more than ten years experience. Ms. Scalise graduated with a Masters' degree from The University of North Texas Counselor Education Department and an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Human Growth and Development from The University of Texas at Dallas. She specializes in treating adults, adolescents and children age 5+. Areas of interest are: depression, anxiety, stress, parenting, couples, health issues - including but not limited to cancer, family therapy, death and dying, grief and loss and gay and lesbian issues.
Mary Anne McKenyon, M.S., LPC Phone Extension 42 Mary Anne McKenyon is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has been in practice for 15 years. Her specialty areas include Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Grief and Loss, Chronic Pain, Stress Management, Relationship issues and Life Adjustment issues. She works with individuals, couples, and families that are seeking to improve their lives and their ability to make positive choices for themselves and their families. She works with clients age 13 through adult. She also presents seminars and provides consulting for corporations on various mental health topics that affect people in the work place. She is married and has 4 children and 2 grandchildren.
Dr. Jim Viola, Ph.D., LPC Phone Extension 23 Dr. Jim Viola has practiced actively as a Licensed Professional Counselor for over twenty years, including serving as Program Director for two outpatient programs and Clinical Director for an inpatient program. Dr. Viola has taught undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at local colleges and universities and has authored several articles for newspapers and monthly publications on family issues, including Tender Years magazine and a self-published monthly newsletter, The Parent’s Notebook. Current services offered include testing for ADHD and education-related problems, vocational assessment, individual therapy for adolescents and adults, play therapy for children, couples counseling, and substance abuse assessment, counseling and referrals.
Nellie Viola, M.S., LPC Phone Extension 40 Nellie Viola, M.S., Licensed Professional Counselor, has had over twenty years experience in private practice and community mental health. She works with individuals of all ages. She often uses play therapy for children and always involves parents when treating children. Academic, as well as behavioral and emotional, issues are addressed when treating children and teens. Mrs. Viola provides psycho-educational testing to aid in the diagnosis of learning problems and consults with teachers, if needed. She is experienced in working with eating disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. She helps adults set and reach goals, cope with stress, and resolve underlying issues related to trauma or abuse. Counseling for couples is conducted in a structured manner, providing the tools needed for effective communication.
Deonn Lossett, M.A., LPC Phone Extension 44 Deonn Lossett is a Licensed Professional Counselor focusing on issues relating to personal growth and emotional health for children, adults, couples and families. She has a Masters degree from Amberton University in Garland, Texas. Special interests include counseling in areas relating to depression, anxiety, life skills for all ages, relationships and parenting.
Janna Horner, M.A., LPC Phone Extension 32 Janna Horner is a Licensed Professional Counselor by the State of Texas and is also certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, and has been in general practice since 1990. Janna graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Masters Degree in Counseling and is currently pursuing another Masters in Biblical Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Parley E. Acker, M.A. Phone Extension 26 Parley Acker has 25 years of experience as a career coach, counselor and human resources executive. He is the founder of CareerWon, a practice dedicated to helping people take charge of their careers and to attain success, happiness and balance in their lives. He is passionate about helping people reach excellence in their current profession as well as helping others to change careers and discover their “true calling”. He also devotes a large portion of his practice to helping high school and college students set goals and choose educational programs that will help them achieve success and fulfillment in the future.
Russ Crites, M.S., LPC, LMFT, LSSP Phone Extension 49 Russ Crites is a licensed professional counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP). He is also a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, is a certified Irlen screener (problems with reading due to distortions on the page), and is a certified Hypnotherapist. He graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1976 with a master’s degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Post masters work was completed in order to obtain the certifications/licenses necessary to work with public schools doing psychological testing, behavioral management, individualized behavior plans, and behavioral IEP’s for students. Russ has worked with students in public/private schools for over twenty-five years providing these services. As a result, one of his strengths is working with students who have school related issues. His specialties include working with students who have ADHD, Asperger, School Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, General Anxiety, etc. In addition to traditional treatment, Russ utilizes biofeedback to address ADHD issues, e.g., inattention, off task, focusing issues. Russ has written a book entitled, Bipolar or ADHD that provides practical tools for both parents and educators. Although Russ has come to work at Coppell Counseling Center, he will continue to work with schools utilizing his License as a Specialist in School Psychology. Russ’ work with adults includes individual therapy, premarital, couple or marriage therapy, sexual issues, divorce recovery and drug/alcohol issues. He was director of a drug/alcohol program for over five years where he provided treatment for individuals who struggled with substance abuse issues and other addictive disorders. Russ has made presentations at local, state, and regional levels regarding many of the above issues. For additional information about programs, books, manuals, and additional services please go to: www.cpccom.com
DONNA C. ABBOTT, Ph.D. Phone Extension 53 Additional contact number: (972) 869-2954
Shundria Riddick, M.A., LPC Phone Extension 54
Scott Hickman, PsyD Phone Extension 55 Dr. Scott Hickman is a licensed clinical psychologist. He’s been practicing in the mental health field for over 10 years. He received his Doctor of Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology, in La Mirada, California and completed his psychology residency in the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He currently serves as a Staff Psychologist at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, working with Active Duty Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and their families. In his private practice, he work individually with adults and adolescents, facing a range of issues from personal growth desires to anxiety, depression, and grief. Because of his Active Duty experience, he has a unique perspective on what it means to serve in the military and how this impacts both the Active Duty member, as well as his or her family. He works with military members and their family members as they struggle with various military-related issues, such as pre- and post-deployments, deployment, and other military-unique situations. Dr. Hickman also works with couples who are just beginning their marital journey and want to learn marital enhancement strategies, and He believes it is his privilege to be a part of celebrating client’s victories, mourning losses, laughing,crying, and growing as a unique individual. He trusts that caring psychotherapy can benefit anybody who is hurting and in pain, as well as people who have a desire for personal growth and further insight into themselves. Dr. Hickman’s goal is to join his clients on their journeys and help them blaze the path that they seek.
Extension 59 Ms. Denise Hines is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. She began her career in mental health counseling in 1984. She has experience working in the fields of chemical dependency/addiction treatment and family violence resolution. Denise also enjoys working with seniors experiencing life transitions due to change, loss, stress, or depression, as well as providing support for caregivers. Her care givers’ supportive counseling and resource awareness may also help clients who are responsible for chronically affected family members. She will work with you and your support system to provide comprehensive, individualized care. Her goal is to help families experiencing stress or change, by offering professional guidance and caring support.
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