Meet Our Staff

Kristin (O'Connor) Henshaw is the Associate Clinical Director and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor at Cy-Hope Counseling. In addition to her counseling services, Kristin serves as the Marriage & Family Therapy Program Coordinator and Practicum Student Supervisor for Cy-Hope Counseling, overseeing the work of practicum students & licensed interns.

Kristin graduated from Texas A&M University receiving a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. During her time at Texas A&M, Kristin volunteered at Giddings State School for incarcerated youth where she created and ran a Youth Mentor Program for adolescents. Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Kristin completed her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma State University where she worked as a clinical intern at The Center for Family Services seeing clients for marriage counseling, family counseling, and individual counseling. During her time at OSU, Kristin served as a clinical student intern at Payne County Youth Services, counseling teens and their families in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Kristin also served as the clinical student intern at Ripley High School, and Ripley Middle School counseling students and running counseling groups for teens. 

Upon graduating from Oklahoma State University, Kristin joined the Cy-Hope Counseling staff as a founding member and helped build and establish the counseling center. 

Kristin specializes in working with couples, families, adolescents, and individual adults. Kristin is a certified Prepare-Enrich pre-marital counseling provider and is also trained in play therapy, Filial Therapy, and Parent-Child Interactional Therapy. Visit Kristin's website, http://www.kristinhenshawtherapy.com/, to learn more about Kristin's counseling approach. 

Caitlin Caldwell-Gates is the evening Intake Specialist for Cy-Hope Counseling Center. She graduated from The University of Houston with a degree in Advertising. She has a passion for graphic design and psychology and is looking forward to connecting you with the perfect counselor!

I graduated from The University of Oregon with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis on child development and family theories. I earned a Master’s degree from Sam Houston State University in clinical mental health counseling where I specialized in play therapy and couples counseling. My areas of interest are developmental psychopathology, pediatric therapy, teen issues, marriage counseling, and child-parent interaction therapy. My goal is to help my clients realize their potential in life to reach wholeness, health, and happiness. In order to achieve treatment goals I use a variety of approaches depending on my clients needs including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy (children), and Gottman (couples). I have experience with ages 3-8, adolescents, teens, couples, individual, and parental training groups. I enjoy helping clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive, divorce, marital issues, trauma, child behavioral issues, suicide ideation, parent training, and parent-child bonding. 

Danielle graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Texas State University. She then went on to earn her Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Houston. Danielle enjoys working with a wide variety of people, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Danielle believes that every person has a unique and individual story, and has a passion for helping her clients work through the difficult times, while also celebrate the triumphs that life brings. Danielle uses different approaches to different clients depending on their situations, however, cognitive-behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy are typically the primary approaches used.

Lannie Cox completed his master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at West Texas A&M University.  His passion is helping you find a new way to approach the challenges and questions you bring to counseling by being real, warm, and listening until the real problem is found.  He wants to build on the strengths you have now and help you to get where you want to go as a person, in relationships, and in life. 

Lannie has experience in various theories and techniques shown to help individuals, couples, and families.  He believes opening a large toolbox to find the best tool that fits your challenge is key.  He wants to focus on solutions, thinking about old problems in new ways.  He wants to help you change the current behaviors you believe will help you get fresh results.  He may consider approaches such as solution-focused brief therapy, CBT, family systems, Gottman, Adlerian, and others that fit your needs.

In addition to his therapeutic experience, Lannie had a 15-year career in the corporate world in communications and public relations.  He has also worked for several years in Christian ministry, helping people find ways to get unstuck in life situations that get us all entangled.  He is a husband and father and understands from the inside what individuals, couples and families are seeking.

Lannie looks forward to hearing you out completely and helping you find the change you want to have.

Amelia graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Grand Canyon University and her Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Grand Canyon University. Amelia is also a Certified Facilitator for Prepare-Enrich. Amelia uses an integrated approach, depending on each individual’s unique needs. She especially likes to incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Gottman approaches when applicable to help to build up and empower the individual, no matter their life circumstances. Amelia enjoys working with couples, as well as a diverse group of individuals, such as teens, adult individuals, and families.

Brandy graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston-Downtown.  Brandy is currently attending Abilene Christian University to obtain a graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Brandy has worked with at-risk children and families for many years and is excited to work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Brandy looks forward to helping individuals and families break through communication barriers and overcome obstacles. Brandy believes self-reflection and empowerment are key factors in building healthy relationships and participating in effective dialogue. Brandy’s goal is to encourage a healthy sense of self and build the confidence to navigate everyday life challenges. 

Beverly has a Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech and went on to become a certified teacher and taught for sixteen years.  She is currently working on her practicum hours to receive her master’s in professional counseling from Liberty University.  She uses person centered and cognitive behavioral techniques.  She plans to become a registered play therapist.  She is excited to be a part of the Cy-hope team and work with a diverse group of individuals, adolescents, and children.