Berit Benson, LCSW-S
Hello!
If you have found your way to this page it is likely that you are struggling with something significant in your life. It can be a relationship, personal concern, or professional issue, and sometimes it's all of those things at once. No matter what brought you here I'm glad it did. Finding the right counselor can sometimes be the thing that stops someone from seeking help to begin with, and I see it as my job to help you feel safe and accepted with me as your therapist. Let me tell you a little about myself in order to help you determine if you'd like to move forward.
I received my Masters of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2010 and for the past 10 years I have worked with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds who have struggled with a variety of concerns. I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and the elderly about issues ranging from depression/anxiety, chronic illnesses, addiction/eating disorders, grief/loss, relationship struggles, identity crises, and stage-of-life struggles. It is my aim to provide a non-judgmental, objective, and critical look at whatever it is you're finding difficult right now and help you navigate these struggles while remaining open and kind.
I also firmly believe that mental health doesn't have to always be heavy or dreary and that finding greater psychological flexibility can be a fun (and sometimes funny) journey of self-discovery. I pride myself on finding joy, even in difficult times, while still respecting the gravity and pain of what you are experiencing.
I know finding a therapist can be vulnerable and hard. If you think we might be a good match, I would be honored to work with you.
Caitlin Bailey McClure, Ph.D., M.Ed, LPC
Caitlin Bailey McClure, Ph.D., M.Ed, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor at the Tarnow Center for Self-Management. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina in 2010. After college, she worked for a foster/adoption agency for a year before returning home and receiving her Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston in 2013. She is currently completing her Ph.D. in Integrative Mental Health from Saybrook University. She started working at the Tarnow Center in May 2014 and has since completed training in Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, and qEEG brain mapping.
Caitlin works primarily with children, adolescents, and adults with behavioral, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Through individual, family, and group therapy, she aims to help the child increase their self-management skills. She has worked with clients with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tourette’s Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety. She practices from a cognitive-behavioral and family systems perspective, and works alongside parents to help them incorporate their child’s skills in the home.
Caitlin takes an integrative approach to therapy and also has her Health Coaching Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She uses non-medication treatment options such as neurofeedback, biofeedback, qEEG brain mapping, micronutrient testing, and food intolerance/sensitivity testing to help clients with optimal functioning.
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Chantelle Shaw, D.O.
Dr. Shaw is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine general psychiatry residency program and a current Child and Adolescent psychiatry fellow at Baylor College of Medicine with special interest in anxiety and depression. Dr. Shaw received the 2022 Equity Trailblazer award from Baylor College of medicine which recognizes individuals with significant contributions and accomplishments in moving Baylor toward being a more diverse and inclusive community. Dr. Shaw has trained in a variety of clinical settings during her time as a resident and has been passionate about improving quality of life by optimizing mental health treatments for her patients. Dr. Shaw has previously co-published works including a book chapter entitled Health Committees as a Community-Based Strategy and was a co-author of How U.S. children’s hospitals define population health: a qualitative, interview-based study.
Chantelle Shaw, D.O.
Dr. Shaw is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine general psychiatry residency program and a current Child and Adolescent psychiatry fellow at Baylor College of Medicine with special interest in anxiety and depression. Dr. Shaw received the 2022 Equity Trailblazer award from Baylor College of medicine which recognizes individuals with significant contributions and accomplishments in moving Baylor toward being a more diverse and inclusive community. Dr. Shaw has trained in a variety of clinical settings during her time as a resident and has been passionate about improving quality of life by optimizing mental health treatments for her patients. Dr. Shaw has previously co-published works including a book chapter entitled Health Committees as a Community-Based Strategy and was a co-author of How U.S. children’s hospitals define population health: a qualitative, interview-based study.
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PsychologistDesireé Gallagher, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist at the Tarnow Center for Self-Management. She received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at The Children's Assessment Center (CAC) in Houston and her postdoctoral fellowship at the Moore Counseling Center in Oklahoma. During her graduate clinical training experiences, Dr. Gallagher has developed a specialization in working with traumatized children and adolescents, including childhood abuse, witnessing domestic violence, death of a family member, and school violence. Dr. Gallagher has presented on topics, such as promoting sex education in families and parental alienation syndrome. She also has clinical experience with a broad range of childhood disorders and problems, including depression, separation anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant behaviors, conduct disorder, trichotillomania, enuresis, and encopresis. Dr. Gallagher primarily works with young children and adolescents and their families. She believes that positive interaction styles and effective communication increases emotional functioning and decreases behavioral problems in children and their families. Dr. Gallagher provides psychological evaluations and individual and family therapy focused on identifying the needs of the client. Her approach is primarily eclectic, providing therapeutic techniques based upon the presenting problem, clients' strengths, and evidenced-based practices. During the initial session, Dr. Gallagher will obtain a thorough history related to the family, the individual's development, and academic and social functioning. Additionally, treatment options will be discussed and a treatment plan will be developed collaboratively with the child and their parents.
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