Therapists

JO ANNE NEWTON

MEd LPC-S

I enjoy working with adolescents and young women. I have spent many years helping young women be empowered, encouraged and focused. Depression, adjustment disorders and eating disorders are among the issues I tend to deal with and have had great results.

I am a Christian counselor and that is the foundation of my practice.

My experience with adolescents in the military family has made me very knowledgeable of their unique issues. I have also included equine assisted therapy into some of my sessions and it has benefited the process.

Belinda Winn

MS LPC

Belinda is a trauma informed bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors. She earned her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A & M University- Central Texas, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Colorado Technical University. Belinda retired from the United States Army after serving her country for 21 years and enjoys working with the military community. Belinda has over 12 years of experience working in the mental health and social services field. She has worked in various mental health settings in both the military and civilian communities. These settings include inpatient, outpatient, in-home and community mental health. Belinda has also worked at a children’s advocacy center for child victims of sexual/physical abuse, as both a therapist and forensic interviewer. She is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Play Therapy. She is currently in the process of working toward the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) Credential. Belinda incorporates a variety of techniques when working with her clients, such as expressive arts therapy, sand tray therapy, and child-centered play therapy.

Belinda serves children, adolescents, teens, adults, and families in the following areas:

• Trauma/PTSD
• Teen Issues; Peer Pressure, Self Esteem
• Parent/Child Relational Problems
• Dating Violence/Abuse
• Non-Suicidal Self-Harm Behavior
• Obsessions and Compulsions
• Mood Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Conduct and Oppositional Defiant Disorders
• Physical, Sexual, Emotional Abuse
• Anger and Stress Management
• Military adjustments and struggles

Belinda is passionate about working with people who are seeking support with a wide range of issues. She strives to meet the unique needs of each client, by drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities. She comes to work as a therapist with compassion, warmth, humor, and honesty. When Belinda is not at work, she enjoys traveling, and spending time with her husband and children.

“Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose”—Michelle Rosenthall

AMANDA PACANINS

LCSW

Being a military wife from a military community and having previously worked with military children and their families, I have personal and professional experience with the unique issues related to service. I am passionate about helping people use their strengths to work through their pain to find peace and growth. I enjoy helping others work through relational issues by helping them work through negative dynamics, articulate their needs and good intentions to others, and take steps to improve their relationships. I also enjoy empowering others to overcome hang ups, ambivalence, and stagnancy.

I take a practical approach to counseling and primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing. My experiences as a social worker have contributed significantly to my knowledge of societal systems, resources, and relational networks available to people in need of support.