Who we are
Melissa Holmans, MS, LCDC, CART, CCTP, SPAC
Melissa Holmans is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, with certifications in Anger Resolution, Clinical Trauma, Sex/Porn Addiction Recovery, and Eating Disorders/Body Dysmorphia. She has over 20 years’ experience serving the community. Melissa helps her clients moving forward with the use of body-focused treatments. She uses innovative, evidence-based practices in hands-on, experiential modalities such as sand-tray, yoga, and integrative body movement healing. She specializes in working with all types of addictions (alcohol/drugs, gambling, sex/love, eating disorders) and their underlying trauma though Trauma-Informed Care, as well as helping victims of domestic violence. She is the mother of two daughters and an advocate for both children and animals. Melissa’s motto is, “If you can name it, claim it; you can feel, it heal it; to piece it, release it.”
Donald Dolton, MSSW, QMHP
Donald has served over 20 years in the helping fields for our communities. He currently is a Qualified Mental Health Professional, working with those who are searching for themselves. Donald is an expert on the trauma responses and the need to use a trauma-focused solution. Donald works with all ages. He walks with adults and family members on their journeys. He is extraordinary in his connection with adolescents who others may have given up on. Donald will meet them where they are and help them discover who they will become.
Elma Sanford, MS, QMHP
Elma completed her master's in clinical psychology with the goal of a PsyD in Psychology of Counseling. She received her BS from Tarleton State University. While at Tarleton, she participated in the TREAT (Tarleton Equine Assisted Therapy) program, where she discovered a love of utilizing horses to help people. For the last ten years, Elma has worked with people of all ages to improve their confidence, communication, and emotional control through riding lessons. She plans to utilize this passion for helping people heal through her work with horses later in her career as a psychologist specializing in ADHD, ASD, and trauma. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dogs and horse.
Kay Garcia, MS, LPC-A, QMHP
Kay has her master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. She specializes in telehealth and teaching the Nurturing Parenting Program.
Susan Nethery, MS, QMHP
Susan has her master's degree in Counseling. She specializes in working with children and in young adults who are motivated to work and make some changes!
Corina Hernandez, MS, QMHP
Corina has her master's degree in Social Work. She specializes in working with our young children !
Finn Garcia, BS, QMHP
Finn has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He specializes in working with our kids in the Juvenile Justice System.
Raegan Harcourt, MS, QMHP
Raegan has her bachelor's in social work and her masters in kinesiology. She works with all populations from 3 to 103!
Dyan Garcia, P.h.D, LPC-S, NCC
Dyan has her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is the Director and Lead Counselor for Passages. Dyan has practiced Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for the last 15 years. She accomplishes all of the intakes for Passages. Dyan specializes in those who have neurodiversities. She also conducts assessments and testing as needed.