Providers
Meet Our Team
Care Begins With Connection.
Finding the right therapist is an important part of beginning care. At WellMind, our clinicians bring different backgrounds, specialized training, and individual approaches to their work. Explore our team and learn more about the people who may be part of your care.
Karla Gomez
Licensed Psychological Associate with Independent Practice (LPA-IP) Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Committed to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Trained in DBR & Addictions.
Chocel Chavarria
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Offers a calm, grounded space for nervous system healing. Trained in Deep Brain Reorienting and cognitive approaches.
Supervised by Dr. Myra Hernandez, LPC-S
Aleena Mania
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - Associate
Treating family dynamics and the whole person with compassion and skill. Trained in Deep Brain Reorienting.
Supervised by Belinda Gallegos, LMFT-S
Brittany Wapiennik
Licensed Master Social Worker
Supporting healing through trauma-informed care, utilizing CBT, DBT and crisis intervention, with training in EMDR and DBR.
Supervised by Suisan Walker, LCSW-S
Marisol Lara
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor
Using EMDR & Deep Brain Reorienting to get to the root of the problem. Specializes in trauma, pain, & first responders.
Jessica Chavez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Austin, Texas
Using a balanced approach in treating your concerns. Trained in EMDR Therapy & Deep Brain Reorienting.
Monica Saenz
Licensed Master Social Worker
Focused on building emotional resilience and insight with adolescents and adults. Trained in Deep Brain Reorienting & EMDR.
Supervised by Kathy Giovas, LCSW-S
Megan Sarnowski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Using Deep Brain Reorienting, mindfulness & DBT with children, adolescents, & adults struggling with anger & anxiety.
Sherrie Leefeaver
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Helping you process trauma and reclaim your story. Trained in Deep Brain Reorienting & EMDR.
Jodie Rodriguez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Austin, TX
Specializes in depression, anxiety, & grief. Trained in EMDR Therapy, DBR, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Kathy Giovas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor
Integrating brain-based, body-based, & attachment approaches to healing. Trained in Gottman Couples Therapy, Deep Brain Reorienting, & EMDR.
Natalie Castro
Licensed Master Social Worker
Helping clients move from survival mode to thriving. Trained in Deep Brain Reorienting, mindfulness, and cognitive therapies.
Supervised by Kathy Giovas, LCSW-S
Dr. Temperance Cervantes
Licensed Psychologist · Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Training interns & therapists; facilitating qEEGs & neurofeedback
Desiree Boykin
Clinical Counseling Intern
Thoughtful, trauma-informed care delivered under clinical supervision. EMDR Therapy
Supervised by Dr. Temperance Cervantes, LP
Photo Coming SoonAlyssa Medina
Clinical Social Work Intern
Alyssa supports children, teens, adults, older adults, veterans and families through practical, compassionate care.
Supervised by Marisol Lara, LCSW-S, and Dr. Temperance Cervantes
Jacqueline Barragan-Dominguez
MS · Doctoral Practicum Student in Clinical Psychology
Jacqueline is a doctoral practicum student in Clinical Psychology who brings experience working with families in varied environments.
Supervised by Dr. Temperance Cervantes
Photo Coming SoonFaith Cuellar
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Faith is a Licensed Master Social Worker who brings university counseling, school-based adolescent support and youth mentorship experience to her work.
Supervised by Yahell Zuinga, LCSW-S
Carmen Villanueva
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate)
Carmen is an LPC-Associate who works with adolescents and adults, including people affected by trauma, sexual violence and domestic violence.
Supervised by Fabiola Eckleberry, LPC-S
Avery Fellman
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate)
Avery is a Texas LPC-Associate who works with adolescents and adults at WellMind's El Paso Westside office.
Supervised by Dr. Myra Hernandez, LPC-S, NCC El Paso Westside
Photo Coming SoonEmily Lopez
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Emily is a Licensed Master Social Worker with community mental health counseling experience in New Mexico.
Supervised by Marisol Lara, LCSW-S
Photo Coming SoonAleida Y. Carrillo
Clinical Social Work Intern
Aleida is a Clinical Social Work Intern who brings experience in behavioral health crisis intervention and mental health service coordination.
Supervised by Dr. Temperance Cervantes
Photo Coming SoonVianney De La Cruz
Clinical Psychology Intern
Vianney is a Clinical Psychology Intern and master's student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Supervised by Dr. Temperance Cervantes
Amelia Lee Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate)
Amelia is a Texas LPC-Associate based in Austin.
Clinical Supervisor: Eren Turner, M.A., LPC-S Austin
Our clinicians
About Us
At WellMind, our clinicians hold a range of licenses and training levels, all regulated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC). Each license reflects a different stage of professional development, and all providers practice within the scope of their training, supervision, and state requirements.
We intentionally hire across license levels (from students and trainees to fully licensed clinicians) because we believe the strongest care comes from a well-rounded, collaborative workforce. This model allows us to blend fresh perspectives with seasoned clinical judgment, while maintaining strong supervision, consultation, and accountability.
At WellMind, we value clinicians who are humble, hungry, and smart:
Humble enough to consult and keep learning
Hungry for growth, skill development, and ethical practice
Smart in how they think clinically, relationally, and systemically
This intentional mix of training levels helps ensure thoughtful, trauma-informed care for our clients and a strong professional culture for our clinicians.
Licenses & Training Levels at WellMind
Students, Interns, & Postdoctoral Residents