Our Licensed & Associate Therapists

  • Hannah Rutherford, LPC

    Hannah Rutherford, LPC

    Site Systems Coordinator

    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.

  • 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.

  • Sarah Contreras, LPC, RPT

    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.

  • Jessie Lee, LPC

    Chief Financial Officer

    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

    Director of Staff & Community Relations

    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.

  • Cassie Fellers, LMFT A

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

    Roots Librarian

    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.

  • 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.

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

    Roots Floriculturist

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

    Population/s: Adolescents, College Students, Young Adults, Parents

    Email:brywetherell@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Bry.

  • Caroline Dillard LMFT Associate

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

    Roots Illustrator

    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.

  • 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.

  • Taylor Arnett, Care Coordinator

    Taylor is a provisionally licensed clinician, but here at Roots, she is our care coordinator who interacts with all of our new clients as they get started with us. Feel free to reach her directly!

    Email: taylorarnett@oakwoodroots.com

Our Students

  • Katie Walker, Texas A&M University Ph.D. Student Under the Supervision of Jason Hindman, Ph.D.

    Begins August 16, 2024

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

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

    Email: katiewalker@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Katie.

  • Christopher Arce, Liberty Student Under the Supervision of Cameron House, LPC-S

    Specialties: Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem Issues, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Spiritual Concerns, Sexual Issues, Self-Care & Stress Management

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

    Email:christopherarce@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Christopher.

Alternative Practitioners

  • Collin Arledge, Life Coach

    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.

  • Lauren Fuhrmann Cranial-Sacral

    Lauren Fuhrmann, OT, CST-T

    Licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Cranial Sacral Therapist

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Spiritual Concerns, Emotional Trauma, Self-Care & Stress Management, Other

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

    Email: laurenfuhrmann@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn about Lauren.

Our Supervisors

  • Cameron House, LPC-S

    Graduate Student Supervisor

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem Issues, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Relational Issues, Alcohol/Substance Use, LGBTQIA+ friendly

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

    Email: cameronhouse@oakwoodcounseling.com

    Click here to learn more about Cameron.

  • Jason Hindman, Ph.D.

    Graduate Student Supervisor

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Relational Issues, Spiritual Concerns, Emotional Trauma

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

    Additional Certification/s: Board Certified in Counseling Psychology (American Board of Professional Psychology)

    Email: jasonhindman@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Jason.

  • Mary Ann Covey, Ph.D.

    Consultant/Trainer

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Multicultural/Ethnic Identity, Relational Issues, Gender Issues

    Population/s: College Students, Adults, Elders

    Email:maryanncovey@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Mary Ann.

Our 2024-2025 Consultants

  • Courtney Stewart, LPC

    Courtney Stewart, LPC

    Child/Teen Therapy Consult Group Facilitator

    Specialties: Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Parenting Support, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Sexual Trauma, Emotional Trauma

    Population/s: Adolescents, College Students, Adults

    Education: MA Clinical Mental Health

    Additional Certification/s: EMDR Trained

    Email: courtneydawnstewartcounseling@gmail.com

    Click here to learn more about Courtney.

  • Jason Hindman, Ph.D.

    Jason Hindman, Ph.D.

    Couples Therapy Consult Group Facilitator

    Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Relational Issues, Spiritual Concerns, Emotional Trauma

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

    Additional Certification/s: Board Certified in Counseling Psychology (American Board of Professional Psychology)

    Email:jasonhindman@oakwoodroots.com

    Click here to learn more about Jason.

  • Graham Murtaugh, LMHC IFS

    Graham Murtaugh, LMHC

    Internal Family Systems Consult Group Facilitator

    Specialties: Grief & Loss, Parenting Support, Life Transitions/Adjustment Issues, Relational Issues, Spiritual Concerns, Gender Issues, Other

    Population/s: Adults

    Education: Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

    Email: grahammurtaughcounseling@gmail.com

    Click here to learn more about Graham.