Ruth Goodwin, Ph.D.
Founder (Retired)
Fran Simpson, M.Ed.
Michele L Lowen, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, EMDR-T
William Rusnak, M.A., LPC
Eryn Whiting, M.A.
Bryan McLain, B.S., M.Ed., M.A. Counseling
He especially enjoys working with children & adolescents & thinks there is nothing more exciting than making a real difference in a client’s life. Bryan finds great purpose in helping youth with self-esteem issues & helping empower clients to see their inherent self-worth as they realize they MATTER!
Bryan also specializes in working with clients who have experienced grief and loss in their lives as well as depression, anxiety, anger, & abuse issues. He is a person-centered counselor who uses principles & strategies from Cognitive Behavior Therapy to empower clients to be more successful & live more productive & satisfying lives, and he is trained and certified in DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Bryan is a very empathetic & collaborative counselor who recognizes that we all want to be truly seen for who we are & unconditionally accepted.
His Christian faith is extremely important to him & he believes that “when you honor God, He honors you!”
Perry Pogue, M Ed
Perry received his Bachelor of Science in counseling and has two Master’s Degrees, Human Services Counseling and Clinical Counseling, from Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU). As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Perry’s heart is in helping couples navigate through past and current issues. He works with all types of addiction and those struggling with anger, bitterness, and resentment. Perry has been involved in Prison Ministry, Divorce Care, Celebrate Recovery, A.A. groups, and Anger Management programs. His hope is through a trusting relationship, healing will begin as we come along with one another in understanding that a power greater than us can make one whole again. Perry is retired from the United States Air Force. He also has a degree in Horticulture and is a Licensed Irrigator in the State of Texas. He enjoys spending time in the yard with nature, metal detecting, kayaking, and antiquing with his bride, which keeps life exciting!
Elizabeth Mederos, LMSW, LCDC, EMDR-T
Licensed Master Social Worker & Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor supervised by:
Elizabeth is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who has been in the behavioral health field for over 5 years. Elizabeth is a highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solution-oriented therapist who provides exceptional care and excels at implementing effective evidence-based treatment from a Christian perspective. She is an EMDRIA Basic Trained EMDR therapist. In addition, she utilizes CBT, DBT, person-centered, and solution-focused therapy modalities to help clients who experience various mental health disorders. Elizabeth excels in helping clients who suffer from addictions and helping them with long-term recovery by building skills and fostering healing from the underlying cause. Elizabeth specializes in trauma and the ripple effect on the family system. She has experience in effective treatment of anger management, lack of motivation, anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, and trauma. She believes that the client is the expert of their story and has many innate strengths that will assist them in overcoming daily challenges. Elizabeth finds pleasure in the journey of empowering clients to seek out a more fulfilling and joyful spirit-filled life. Elizabeth graduated with her undergraduate and graduate social work degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is currently under supervision for her LCSW with Dr. Jan Finch, LCSW-S #06066. Elizabeth has hospital, outpatient, and residential treatment experience with adults, adolescents, couples, and groups. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, driving, and engaging in anything that allows her love for art and creativity come to life. Elizabeth’s favorite scripture is Psalm 18:32 “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”
Julie DiMartino
She is a full time teacher with 30 years of experience. She earned an M.Ed. in Counseling in 2020 and an M.Ed. in Special Education in 2023, both from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. She is also certified as a School Counselor and as an Educational Diagnostician. Her B.A. is in Foreign Languages from Assumption University in Massachusetts. Julie has a lot of experience working with young people and is looking forward to working with them in another capacity, as well as working with adults of all ages.
Lindsey Coomer, M. Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #94525 supervised by:
Lindsey holds a Master of Education in Counseling and is currently an LPC-Associate under the supervision of William Rusnack, LPC-S. She believes in integrating faith and mental health principles to provide holistic care to her clients. Lindsey brings a heart-centered approach to therapy, grounded in the teachings of Christ. She offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families seeking emotional healing, spiritual growth, and relational restoration. Lindsey is passionate about serving the community and continually seeks to deepen her understanding of both counseling theory and Biblical principles to better support those she serves.
Elizabeth J. Dennison, M.A., M. Ed., CSC, LPC-A
Elizabeth received her Master of Education in School Counseling with the option to be an LPC from Lamar University in December 2020. Her first career as a teacher has spanned more than 17 years allowing her to serve students and families in all grades PreK - 12. As an LPC Associate at Safe Harbor, she works with adults utilizing Person Centered Counseling as an approach to mental health and wellness. She believes that God is the ultimate healer and wants to walk alongside you in your journey to wholeness.
Daniel Tiblets, LMSW
Daniel has felt called to ministry since his early childhood years. He originally answered this call by earning a Marketing degree from Baylor University in 2006, serving others through the business world and mentoring those transitioning out of foster care. Eventually, the Lord led Daniel to more direct service, which resulted in him obtaining a Masters in Social work from UTA in 2016. After spending a couple years at Frost Bank while he was landing in the Social Work field, Daniel became a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in 2018, and started working with children, families, and single men at Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County. In recent years, Daniel has moved on into working with those transitioning out of prison, as well as working with 5th and 6th graders at a local public school. Daniel blends his backgrounds in business, banking, and Social Work to guide adolescents and men through the process of exploring their God-given purpose, setting priorities and goals, and establishing lasting relationships.