ADDISON TEAM

  • Vanessa Kadado, LPC, LCDC-I

    Vanessa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas, holding a Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas.

    Vanessa specializes in treating Anxiety, Depression, Attachment Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Abuse, Grief and Loss, Codependency, Enmeshment Trauma, Enabling Behavior, Life Transitions, People Pleasing Behaviors, PTSD and Trauma, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse and Multicultural and Diverse Issues. She enjoys working with adults to break barriers, establish healthy boundaries and achieve their greatest potential.

    Vanessa utilizes Attachment Theory, Adlerian therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) treatment modalities. With these treatment techniques, Vanessa's goal is to help her clients replace limiting and sabotaging beliefs with new narratives crucial to understanding themselves and those around them to create quality relationships with self and others.

    Vanessa’s has a warm, welcoming, and authentic approach to therapy which helps to bring down defensive walls her clients may have. She focuses on understanding her client’s values, morals, and motivators to be able to tailor a therapeutic experience that leaves clients feeling validated and understood. Vanessa is also passionate about helping all people who desire something more or to find fulfillment in their life. She helps her clients find forgiveness and healing while holding them accountable and validating their experience throughout the entire journey.

  • Renetta Harris, PhD, LPC

    Renetta is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, holding Master’s Degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Criminal Justice. She also holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Texas Tech University.

    Renetta specializes in treating clients who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Self Esteem, Stress, LGBTQIA+ Concerns, Gender & Identity Issues, Grief, Loss, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorders, Parenting Issues, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Self-Harm, Suicide Ideation, and Women’s Issues. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults.

    Renetta knows that counseling is scientifically grounded and in motion, depending on the client’s individual needs and responses to therapy. Thus, every client will respond differently to different approaches in their individual counseling journeys. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy treatment modalities.

    Warmth, compassion, transparency, and goal-oriented is the approach you can expect from Renetta. She believes that the two essential components of an effective therapeutic relationship is trust and the foundation of a healthy relationship between the counselor and the client. She will commit to providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential counseling setting. Together you and Renetta will develop a unique treatment plan, tailored to your needs, with long and short-term goals, which will allow flexibility processing any life stressors you may face throughout your journey.

  • Tracie Posehn, LPC-S

    Tracie is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the state of Texas, holding a Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, continued course work in doctoral program, Family Studies, at Texas Women's University, and Teaching degree (5 yr BEd) from the University of Victoria in British Columbia. Tracie has over thirty years of acquired experience and certifications across complementary professions.

    Among Tracie’s extensive list of specialties, she helps clients manage challenges with Anxiety, Depression, Attachment Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD, Chronic Neurological/Migraine (medical) conditions, Codependency Issues, Career (beginning to C-Suite), Relationship/Divorce Issues, Ethnic/Cultural Issues, Fertility Concerns, Gender Identity/Sexuality, Grief/Loss/Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Issues, PTSD/Trauma and Self Worth Issues. Tracie enjoys working with children, teens, young adult through seniors, providing individual, couples, and family counseling services.

    When it comes to approach, Tracie is a firm believer in treating the person and symptoms, versus the diagnosis/label. Her experience across Educational, Assessment and Behavioral Health fields, cultures, economic status, ages, stages and lifestyles, allows her to pull from a huge store of skills and knowledge, with an empathetic and caring style. Some of the evidenced based tools in her belt include CBT, ACT, EMDR, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Sandplay Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness and Existential modalities. If there were horses available, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy would be a must!

    Tracie’s core belief as a therapist is that when clients know better , they can do better. She considers it an honor to help clients become their best selves through the therapeutic process, valuing if needed, collaboration with medical providers and other important people in the client’s life. Tracie is down to earth and has been described as analytical, yet witty and easy to talk to. She believes counseling doesn’t have to be serious or tearful to be effective, nor a person's circumstances to be dire to gain benefits. She looks forward to sharing the adventure of your life, striving to support you in finding a more functional and enjoyable existence.

  • NICOLE REGER, LPC

    Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) in the state of Texas. She earned a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW). In addition to being a counselor, Nicole served as a Faculty Associate in the Rehabilitation Counseling Department at UTSW, facilitating group therapy and supervising graduate students. Nicole has over a decade of experience in the mental health industry.

    The types of treatment Nicole can provide to individuals include anxiety, chronic illness, codependency issues, coping skills, depression, grief, life transition, medication management, mood disorder, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management and women’s issues. She also specializes in working with relationship issues with couples and that includes, premarital, marital, divorce, coping skills, family conflict, grief, and parenting issues. Nicole enjoys working with adults and couples.

    Nicole is trained in a variety of therapy approaches, including the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, and Psychodrama. In addition to her formal training, Nicole is Level II trained in Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT). PACT is a fusion of attachment theory, developmental neuroscience, and arousal regulation which effectively treats the most challenging couples. She has also studied psychodrama which allows the use of action methods, enriching her client’s experience and insights beyond traditional talk-therapy methods.

    Nicole believes the foundation of the counseling relationship is trust, authenticity, compassion, and collaborative. She works to establish open communication in a safe environment so you can uncover patterns in thinking, feeling, or action that are no longer serving you well. What follows is a cooperative process of shifting patterns to match current values and goals. She balances the hard work of personal change with patience, compassion, and humor.

    A new client can expect warmth, curiosity, and humor. Nicole believes that healthy support and practical tools allow us to build strength and move into places of healing and growth. She often offers options in session and encourages clients to share feedback about what fits best for them. Her varied skill set allows clients to explore various therapeutic pathways and emphasizes the journey over the destination.

  • Shavana Lopez, LPC-S, DIRECTOR OF FORENSIC SERVICES

    Shavana is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in the state of Texas. She has obtained the highest national standards for education and counseling by her certification as a National Certified Counselor. Shavana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Master’s in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman’s University.

    Shavana works with children and families in the legal system, including contested child custody cases and divorces. Having previously worked for Dallas County for over four years as a Family Court Counselor, she has completed over 185 contested child custody evaluations and has a high acceptance rate from presiding judges. Shavana's impartiality, thoroughness, and exhaustive evaluation process allows her to assist high conflict families in ensuring the children are put in the healthiest living environment for them. Shavana is a Certified Custody Evaluator, Certified Adoption Evaluator (uncontested only), Home Study Evaluator, Reunification Therapy and provides Parenting Classes.

    For psychotherapy needs, Shavana works with clients feeling anxiety, trauma, familial concerns, depression, relationship/premarital concerns, sexual abuse, domestic violence, teen violence, emotional disturbance, stress, self-esteem, parenting issues, divorce, women’s issues, multi-cultural barriers, and communication. She has over a decade of experience in the mental health industry. She works with a variety of populations ranging from adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

    Utilizing a variety of methods Shavana’s treatment plan ranges from client-centered, solution focused, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Additionally, she is a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, an evidence-based method proven to help couples experiencing relationship issues. When helping families, Shavana is a certified Love and Logic Parent Facilitator, aimed at helping families with parenting concerns. Her approach to therapy is integrated and incorporates different styles to create an authentic, open environment to guide individuals into understanding themselves better.

    Shavana’s passion for helping others is observed across the variety of the populations she serves. Her goal is to meet the client where they are and tailor to best fit their needs. Shavana provides a safe, nurturing, direct, caring, and non-judgmental environment, which allows individuals to not only feel heard, but empowered in their own lives. Her clients can expect to be supported, listened to, cared for, and valued. Shavana believes everyone can be happy and live a life they dreamed of having.

  • Casey Stewart, LPC, RPT

    Casey is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, Certified School Counselor, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy certified, and Reiki trained. She earned my Master of Science in Counseling at Texas A&M University-Commerce and has over 20 years of incredible experience in the mental health industry.

    Casey specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, LGBTQIA+, transgender, gender identity, suicide ideation, grief, religious trauma, mood disorders, Post-Partum Depression, fertility, and all life transitions. She enjoys working with child ages 3+, teenagers, and adults.

    Modalities that Casey uses will vary per her client’s concerns and will align with their treatment goals. Her current methods include, Person-centered, Mindfulness and Existential Therapy, Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Insight Oriented, Solution Focused, EFT (tapping), Educational Accommodations (504 IAP), and Sand Tray.

    Providing an unconditional positive regard, Casey creates a nonjudgemental safe space that fosters trust. She is a resource for her clients, helping them process things that have happened and make meaning of it. Casey loves to help connect the dots and provide information (Psychoeducation) and coping skills. With the skills learned in therapy, clients can begin to start a new chapter in life which includes healthy boundaries, positive self-talk, confidence, and authenticity. Therapy may seem daunting with unknowns, but Casey believes it can be a place to unwind, cry, laugh, and to feel all your emotions. Life can be so fun and bright and working with Casey you will begin to see and experience all that life has to offer.

  • Brittany Cox, LPC

    Brittany is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas holding a Master of Science degree in counseling from The University of North Texas. She has worked as a mental health counselor in settings including public schools, residential substance use treatment facility, and Child Advocacy Centers.

    Brittany is skilled and trained in the treatment of ADHD, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Coping Skills, School Concerns, Family Conflict, LGBTQ+ issues, Attachment Disorders, Self-esteem, Life Transitions, Substance Use issues, Anger Management, Grief, Complex Trauma, Sensory Processing, and Self-harm. Brittany enjoys working with children (5 and up), teenagers, young adults, and families.

    Honoring the uniqueness and individual needs of her clients, Brittany uses various modalities. These Include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Person Centered Therapy and Group therapy.

    At heart, Brittany is a down to earth therapist who is focused on seeing the world through her clients’ eyes while also helping them reach their goals. Walking into a therapy session with Brittany, one can expect warmth, patience, and a non-judgmental perspective. She provides a safe environment for all. Brittany knows the courage it takes to start therapy, there are a lot of feelings and experiences we tend to keep isolated, which plays out into the present. Brittany likes to incorporate her client’s interests into the therapy process and build off of their many strengths. When working with children and teens, she sees the importance of collaborating with parents, and guardians- throughout the treatment process. Everyone's journey is unique, and Brittany will help find your space to thrive and flourish.