Meet Our Staff
Counseling & Evaluations
Adam L. Saenz, Ph.D., D.Min. L.S.S.P.
Psychologist, Founder
Specialties: Stress management, self-care, anxiety disorders, Fully bilingual (Spanish/English).
Evaluations: Children, Adolescents, Adults, DDS/DARS
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay, Aetna, BCBS, Humana, Traditional Medicaid, Superior
Business email address: adamsaenz@oakwoodcounseling.com
Erin Sandoval, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Personal Growth, Stress Management, LGBTQA+ issues, Phase of Life Issues (Adjustment to College, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Retirement, Divorce)
Evaluations: Children (ages 6-12), Adolescents, College Students, Adults, DDS/DARS
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay, Aetna, BCBS
Counseling: College Students, Adults
Business email address: erinsandoval@oakwoodcounseling.com
Emily A. Brewer, Ph.D., L.S.S.P.
Psychologist
Specialties: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Behavior Management, Parent Training, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Related Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Problems at School, and Special Education.
Evaluations: Children, Adolescents, College Students
Counseling: Children, Adolescents, Families, College Students
Accepted Payment Methods: BCBS, Superior, Medicare, Traditional Medicaid, Private Pay
Business email address: emilybrewer@oakwoodcounseling.com
James Deegear, Ph.D.,ABPP
Licensed Psychologist
Specialties:
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Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: jamesdeegear@oakwoodcounseling.com
Olivia Baze, Psy.D.
Pre-Licensed Clinician Under the Supervision of Adam Saenz, Ph.D., D. Min, L.S.S.P.
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Disordered Eating, Trauma, Multicultural/Diversity Issues, Family Issues, Relationships, Life Transitions and Adjustments, EMDR-Trained, and LGBTQ+ Ally.
Counseling: Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: oliviabaze@oakwoodcounseling.com
Counseling
Cameron House, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor
Specialties: Grief and loss, depression, relationship issues, anxiety and post-traumatic stress, lack of direction/discerning vocation and life changes, LGBT+ friendly
Counseling: College Students, Adults, Couples, Families
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: cameronhouse@oakwoodcounseling.com
Jeremy Dew, LPC-S
Clinical Director, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor
Specialties: Grief and loss, depression, relationship issues, anxiety and post-traumatic stress, behavioral concerns, lack of direction/discerning vocation and life changes, issues related to faith/spirituality, LGBT+ friendly, EMDR-trained
Counseling: College Students, Adults
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay, Aetna, Scott & White
Business email address: jeremydew@oakwoodcounseling.com
Jackie Womack, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Specialties: Relational Struggles & Communication, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions
Counseling: Adolescents, Families, Adults, Couples
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay, BCBS
Business email address: jackiewomack@oakwoodcounseling.com
Jared Meyer, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Specialties:depression, life-adjustment issues, anxiety, marriage & relationship difficulties, infidelity, male unwanted sexual behaviors and identity struggles
Counseling: College Students, Adults, Seniors, Couples
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: jaredmeyer@oakwoodcounseling.com
M. Elizabeth Eaton, LCSW-S
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Supervisor
Specialties:Anxiety, depression, relational issues, grief & loss, caregiver stress, identity
development across the lifespan
Counseling: Professional Students, Adults, Elders
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay, Medicare
Business email address: elizabetheaton@oakwoodcounseling.com
Mollie McKee, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialties: Co-Occurring Disorders, Trauma, Addiction, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, LGBT-Q
Counseling: Adults, Couples, Families, College Students
Accepted Payment Methods: BCBS, UnitedHealth Care,Private Pay
Business email address: molliemckee@oakwoodcounseling.com
Matthew Sanchez, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Specialties:Men’s Mental Health, Masculinity, Gender, Ethnic identity, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Stress-Reduction
Counseling:Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples, Families
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: matthewsanchez@oakwoodcounseling.com
Dalila Aldrich, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Parenting Support, Behavioral Issues, Multicultural/Ethnic Identity, Play Therapy
Counseling: Children, Adolescents, College Students
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: dalilaaldrich@oakwoodcounseling.com
Oakwood Roots
Jessie Lee, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Specialties: Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Adjustment Concerns, Behavioral Issues, Bullying & Friendship Issues, Work Satisfaction/Vocational Uncertainty and Concerns, OCD, Eating Disorders
Counseling: Children, Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: jessielee@oakwoodroots.com
Angel Byrd, LMFT Associate Under the Supervision of Cynthia R. Carter, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Relational Concerns, Life Adjustment Issues, Self-care
Counseling: Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: angel@oakwoodroots.com
Caroline Dillard, LMFT Associate Under the Supervision of Tara Dekkers, Ph.D., LMFT-S
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Specialties:Couple & Family Dynamics, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Alcohol & Substance Use, Adjustment to Motherhood, Stress Management, Social Justice
Concerns, Dual/multiple Heritage Identity Recognition & Development, LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Counseling: Children (+11), Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples, Families
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: carolinedillard@oakwoodroots.com
Jess Rios, LPC Associate Under the Supervision of P. Jeremy Dew, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Specialties: Anxiety, depression, anger, relational concerns, life transitions, grief and loss, spiritual concerns, identity development, behavioral concerns, recovery from trauma, parenting support, Spanish/bilingual speakers
Counseling: Children, Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples, Families
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: jessrios@oakwoodroots.com
Sarah Contreras, LPC Associate NCC Under the Supervision of Jennifer Cain, LPC-S, RPT-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Stress, Self-esteem Issues, Multicultural Issues, Play Therapy for 5-9 year old children, Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Counseling: Children, Adolescents, Teens, College Students, Adults
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: sarahcontreras@oakwoodroots.com
Tiffany Hammond, LPC Associate Under the Supervision of P. Jeremy Dew, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Specialties: Family issues, couple relational difficulties, depression, life adjustment issues, anxiety
Counseling: Children, Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples, Families, Groups
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: tiffany@oakwoodroots.com
Hannah Rutherford, LPC Associate Under the Supervision of Celeste Johnson, LPC-S, RPT
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Specialties:Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem Issues, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Emotional Trauma, Self-Care & Stress Management
Counseling:Adolescents, College Students, Adults
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: hannahrutherford@oakwoodroots.com
Luis Ponte, Ph.D., Pre-Licensed Psychologist Under the Supervision of Jason Hindman, Ph.D.
Pre-Licensed Psychologist
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Relational Issues, OCD, Men’s Issues, Trauma, Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues
Counseling: College Students, Adults
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: luisponte@oakwoodroots.com
Hope Van Dyk, Oakwood Roots Training Manager
Training Manager
Business email address: hopevandyk@oakwoodroots.com
Oakwood Roots Students
Dawn Ament, Lamar University Student Under the Supervision of Jared Meyer, LPC
Lamar University Graduate Student
Specialties: Texas A&M Corps of Cadets issues, Veterans, First Responders, Life Transitions, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Concerns, Bullying and Friendship, Self-esteem Issues, High-achieving Students, First Gen Students, Stress Management
Counseling: Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Families, Elders
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: dawnament@oakwoodroots.com
Melissa Silva, Sam Houston State University Student Under the Supervision of Cameron House, LPC-S
SHSU University Graduate Student
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Multicultural/Ethnic Identity, Racialized Trauma, Relational Issues, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Emotional Trauma, Self-Care & Stress Management
Counseling:Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Elders
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: melissasilva@oakwoodroots.com
Taylor Arnett, Sam Houston State University Student Under the Supervision of Jared Meyer, LPC
SHSU University Graduate Student
Specialties:Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Parenting Support, Behavioral Issues, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Relational Issues, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Emotional Trauma, Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Self-Care & Stress Management
Counseling: Children,Adolescents, College Students, Adults
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: taylorarnett@oakwoodroots.com
Ashley Colville, Wake Forest University Student Under the Supervision of Cameron House, LPC-S
Wake Forest University Graduate Student
Specialties:Self-Esteem Issues, Parenting Support, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, LGBTQIA+ friendly, OCD, Emotional Trauma, Caregiver Stress
Counseling: Adolescents, College Students, Adults
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: ashleycolville@oakwoodroots.com
Bryanna Wetherell, Westfield State University Student Under the Supervision of Cameron House, LPC-S
Westfield State University Graduate Student
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Parenting Support, Self-Care & Stress Management
Counseling:Children, Adolescents, College Students, Families
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: bryannawetherell@oakwoodroots.com
Danielle Porter, Texas A&M University Ph.D. Student Under the Supervision of Erin Sandoval, Ph.D.
Texas A&M University Ph.D. Student
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Parenting Support, Behavioral Issues, Multicultural/Ethnic Identity, Self-Care & Stress Management
Counseling: Children, Adolescents, College Students
Accepted Payment Methods: Private Pay
Business email address: Danielleporter@oakwoodroots.com