The Breakthrough Team
Lori Van Dresar
Licensed Professional Counselor
Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner
EMDR-trained
832-299-4802
Lori Van Dresar is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a proud mother of three resilient young adult children, and the spouse of a law enforcement officer. Lori's goal in counseling is to provide a safe place for you to look inward, and discover what core beliefs lie at the source of what is troubling you. Lori firmly believes emotional memories can be healed!
Successful therapy is founded on a collaborative, positive relationship and therapy methods proven to be successful. Therapy work includes reviewing communication skills, coping strategies, stress management, grounding techniques, mindfulness, & self-regulation. Lori is a clinical trauma professional specializing in treating trauma using Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Prioritize your mental health and call today! 832-299-4802
Nikki Turner
LCSW, License #106934
Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner
832-930-1430
Are you a strong person, capable of loving well and being loved by others? If that question makes you squirm in your seat, then let’s get to work! Beginning therapy can be scary but it’s my wish that working with me will feel like talking with an old friend as early as the first session. I love helping people dig through the hard things to find the treasure—YOU! Sometimes we need some help seeing clearly, especially when things have been buried for so long. Let’s cry, laugh, and work hard together to help you see yourself in a new light!
Nikki studied social work at the University of Central Florida, earning her Master of Social Work in December 2021. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health at the University of North Florida in August 2014. Her current and past experiences include individual counseling with children, adolescents, and adults, foster care licensing and support, and working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is also a US Navy veteran. Nikki enjoys empowering clients with cognitive-behavioral interventions to address trauma and work towards healing and acceptance. She incorporates counseling theories that allow the client to take the lead such as Internal Family Systems and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Nikki’s personality is strong and direct with compassion. Nikki believes growth happens best when we are invited to step outside of our comfort zone within the safety of the therapeutic relationship. Nikki is currently credentialed with Aetna and Cigna insurance.
Staci Cox
Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, License # 205038
Supervised by Lucinda West, License #202241
346-268-7613
Staci Cox is a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate that specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families to heal and find fulfillment in their relationships. Staci’s goal is to provide a safe space that encourages growth, connection, and tapping into your inner strengths. Her approach is collaborative, kind, and empathetic, with a sprinkle of humor intended to help ease your nerves and make your time together something you look forward to. Relationships need maintenance to manage the stresses of life, support to discover new ways to interact and communicate with one another, and time and space for intimacy. Staci would love to help you find ways to reconnect with each other, to face the fears and anxieties about the relationships in your life, both with yourself and others, and to make the therapy process a little less intimidating.
Staci studied Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University, earning her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy in March of 2023. She holds a previous Master of Arts in Psychological Services from Kean University in 2008, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kean University in 2005. Her experience includes individual counseling with adults, adolescents, and children, couples counseling, and family therapy. She has worked with individuals with severe and persistent mental health issues, and those experiencing substance abuse issues. Staci does not currently accept insurance.
Jessie Gilliland
LPC, License # 84055
Accelerated Resolution Therapist Practitioner
936-529-1416
Jessie Gilliland a licensed professional counselor. She is also a school counselor. Throughout her career she has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of issues that children and adolescents face, both in the educational setting and in a clinical environment. She has designed and facilitated groups, as well as worked individually with adults and youth in both inpatient and intensive outpatient settings, focusing on uniting families and empowering young people.
Jessie understands that reaching out for support can be a daunting experience, but she strives to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can feel comfortable being themselves. Therapy work includes reviewing communication skills, coping strategies, stress management, mindfulness, and stress regulation. Jessie is an Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner. Jessie strives to collaborate with clients, accomplish their goals and help them become the best versions of themselves.