Our Licensed & Associate Therapists

  • Sarah Contreras, LPC, RPT

    (Maternity Leave Through May 31, 2024)

    HeadStart Coordinator Clinician

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Stress, Self-esteem Issues, Multicultural Issues, Play Therapy for 5-9 year old children, Bilingual (English/Spanish)

    Population/s: Children, Adolescents, Teens, College Students, Adults

    Email: sarahcontreras@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Sarah.

  • Tiffany Hammond, LPC

    Specialties: Family issues, Couples Relational Difficulties, Depression, Life Adjustment issues, Anxiety

    Population/s: Children, Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples, Families, Groups

    Email: tiffany@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Tiffany.

  • Jessie Lee, LPC

    Specialties: Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Adjustment Concerns, Behavioral Issues, Bullying & Friendship Issues, Work Satisfaction/Vocational Uncertainty and Concerns, OCD, Eating Disorders, LGBTQIA+ friendly 🏳️‍🌈

    Population/s: Children, Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples

    Email: jessielee@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Jessie.

  • Jess Rios, LPC

    Oakwood Roots Chief People Officer

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Relational Concerns, Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues, Loneliness, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Spiritual Abuse/Trauma, Spiritual/Religious Concerns, Identity Development, Multicultural Issues, Cultural/Racial Concerns, Self-Esteem Issues, Self-Care and Stress Management, Sexuality Concerns, Emotional Regulation, Parenting Supports, Cross-Cultural Transitions, Missionary/Overseas Stress and Trauma, Life Satisfaction, Bilingual (English/Spanish)

    Population/s: Children, Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Elders, Couples, Families

    Email: jessrios@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Jess.

  • Hannah Rutherford, LPC

    Hannah Rutherford, LPC

    Oakwood Roots Student Mentor

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem Issues, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Emotional Trauma, Self-Care & Stress Management, LGBTQIA+ friendly 🏳️‍🌈

    Population/s: Adolescents, College Students, Adults

    Email: hannahrutherford@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Hannah.

  • Dawn Ament, LPC Associate Under the Supervision of Alisa McDonald, LPC-S, RPT

    Roots Ethics Coordinator

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Relational Concerns, Life Transition/Adjustment Issues, Grief and Loss, Self-Esteem Issues, Bullying/Friendship Issues, Trauma/PTSD, Spiritual Abuse/Trauma, Spiritual/Religious Concerns, Identity Development, Self-Esteem Issues, Self-Care and Stress Management, Parenting Support, Life Satisfaction

    Population/s: Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, First Responders, Veterans, Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Elders

    Email: dawnament@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Dawn.

  • Jill Butler, LPC Associate Under the Supervision of Cameron House, LPC-S

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Parenting Support, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Relational Issues, Spiritual Concerns, Caregiver Stress

    Population/s: Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Elders

    Email: jillbutler@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Jill.

  • Caroline Dillard LMFT Associate

    Caroline Dillard, LMFT Associate Under the Supervision of Tara Dekkers, Ph.D., LMFT-S

    Oakwood Roots Student Mentor

    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 🏳️‍🌈

    Population/s: Children (+11), Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples, Families

    Email: carolinedillard@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Caroline.

  • Cassie Fellers, LMFT A

    Cassie Fellers, LMFT Associate Under the Supervision of Tara Deckers, Ph.D., LMFT-S

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Support, Behavioral Issues, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Relational Issues, Sexual Trauma, Emotional Trauma, Self-Care & Stress Management

    Population/s: College Students, Adults, Couples, Families

    Email: cassiefellers@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Cassie.

  • Melissa Silva, LPC Associate

    Melissa Silva, LPC Associate Under the Supervision of Cameron House, LPC-S

    Community Liaison Coordinator

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem Issues, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Multicultural/Ethnic Identity, Relational Issues, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Spiritual Concerns, Emotional Trauma, Sand Tray, Self-Care & Stress Management, Neurodivergence, Student Athletes 🏳️‍🌈

    Population/s: Children, Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples, Elders

    Email: melissasilva@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Melissa.

  • Bry Wetherell, LPC Associate Under the Supervision of Kanika Anglin, LPC-S, NCC, LSOTP , CCHP

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Parenting Support, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Emotional Trauma, Self-Care & Stress Management 🏳️‍🌈

    Population/s: Adolescents, College Students, Families

    Email: brywetherell@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Bry.

  • Collin Arledge, Certified Professional Coach

    Specialties: Feelings of being overwhelmed, misunderstood, like no one 'gets you', alone, powerless, unseen, unheard, unsupported, no purpose in life, deep sadness, frustrated, angry, stuck, hopeless

    Population/s: Adolescents, College Students, Adults

    Email: collinarledge@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Collin.

  • Jeremy Dew, LPC

    Founder, Clinical Director

    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 🏳️‍🌈

    Population/s: College Students, Adults

    Email: jeremy@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Jeremy.

Our Students

  • Jasmine Alli TAMU PhD Student

    Jasmine Alli, Texas A&M University Ph.D. Student Under the Supervision of Erin, Sandoval, Ph.D.

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Support, Behavioral Issues, Multicultural/Ethnic Identity, Emotional Trauma, Self-Care & Stress Management

    Population/s: Children, Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Families

    Email: jasminealli@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Jasmine.

  • Daniel Duffeck, Texas A&M University Ph.D. Student Under the Supervision of Erin, Sandoval, Ph.D.

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Behavioral Issues, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Relational Issues, Self-Care & Stress Management

    Population/s: College Students, Adults

    Email: danielduffeck@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Daniel.

  • Ryan Poehl mental health therapist college station

    Ryan Poehl, Lamar University Graduate Student Under the Supervision of Cameron House, LPC-S

    HeadStart Clinician

    Specialties: Anxiety, Self-Esteem Issues, Parenting Support, Multicultural/Ethnic Identity, Racialized Trauma, Spiritual Concerns, Sexual Issues

    Population/s: Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples, Families

    Email: ryanpoehl@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Ryan.

  • Amber Talley, Lamar University Student Under the Supervision of Marnie Cosse, LPC

    Brazos Valley Food Bank Student Clinician

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Bullying & Friendship Issues, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Sexual Issues, Self-Care & Stress Management 🏳️‍🌈

    Population/s: Children, Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Couples, Families

    Email: ambertalley@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Amber.

  • Britt Ward, Lamar University Student Under the Supervision of Cameron House, LPC-S

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem Issues, Parenting Support, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Relational Issues, Spiritual Concerns, Emotional Trauma, Self-Care & Stress Management

    Population/s: College Students, Adults, Couples

    Email: brittward@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Britt.

  • Lydia Wolfe, Liberty Student Under the Supervision of Marnie Cosse, LPC

    Specialties: Anxiety, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Relational Issues, Alcohol/Substance Use, Sexual Issues, Emotional Trauma, Gender Issues, Self-Care & Stress Management

    Population/s: College Students, Adults, Elders, Couples

    Email: lydiawolfe@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Lydia.

Our Supervisors

  • Marnie Cosse, LPC, LCDC

    Graduate Student Supervisor

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Alcohol/Substance Use, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Spiritual Concerns, Sexual Trauma, Emotional Trauma

    Population/s: College Students, Adults, Elders

    Additional Certification/s: EMDR certified, Master Reiki Practitioner

    Email: marniecosse@oakwoodcounseling.com

    Click here to learn more about Marnie.

  • Cameron House, LPC-S

    Graduate Student Supervisor

    Specialties: Grief and loss, depression, relationship issues, anxiety and post-traumatic stress, lack of direction/discerning vocation and life changes, LGBT+ friendly

    Population/s: College Students, Adults, Couples, Families

    Email: cameronhouse@oakwoodcounseling.com

    Click here to learn more about Cameron.

  • Erin Sandoval, Ph.D.

    Ph.D. Student Supervisor

    Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Personal Growth, Stress Management, LGBTQA+ issues, Phase of Life Issues (Adjustment to College, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Retirement, Divorce)

    Population/s: College Students, Adults

    Email: erinsandoval@oakwoodcounseling.com

    Click here to learn more about Erin.

Our Relational Consult Facilitators