Our Team:
Sheila McHenry LMFT-S, CIMHP
Clinical Director
Dr. Sheila McHenry LMFT-S has been a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 1988. She graduated from California Lutheran University cum laude, in 1978. She earned her Masters in Marriage Family Child Counseling from Azusa Pacific University in 1986.
Due to the number of trauma survivors she encountered early on in private practice; Dr. McHenry returned to school at Ryokan College and earned her Doctorate in Psychology in 1997. Ryokan was a CA state accepted college and was not regionally accredited. Thus she maintains licensure in Texas as a Marriage Family Therapist, not as a Psychologist. Dr. McHenry continues being dually licensed as a LMFT-S in CA and TX.
Dr. McHenry is in network with most insurance companies. Major exceptions are HMOs and medicare. (The office will verify benefits and coverage for prospective clients.) She also sees clients in the Veterans Choice Program and Tricare for Life.
She works with clients throughout the lifespan. She is trained in hypnotherapy, and has been trained / certified in EMDR since 1994. She also has special training in therapy for survivors of severe child abuse and other ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) such as for survivors of caregiver drug and alcohol addiction, and/or chronic /severe caregiver illness or disability, whether physical or mental. She also has specialized training in therapy for survivors of severe child abuse and other ACEs (adversive childhood experiences) such as for survivors of caregiver drug and alcohol addiction, and/or chronic/severe caregiver illness or disability, whether physical or mental. She also has specialized training in treating Dissociative Disorders; the use of somatic therapies; Behavioral Therapies (DBT, CBT, ACT); Reality Therapy; Brainspotting; and using art, play and movement therapies. She is also a Certified Integrative Mental Health Therapist providing psychoeducation on food, mood, and nutrition to support total mind/body well-being.
Dr. McHenry’s clients include children, teens and adults with a variety of presenting concerns. She has worked with teens (and their families) who are pursuing sports’ related college scholarships or professional level sports. She also works with children and teens struggling academically or who have been targets of bullying.
She works with families and couples. She assists parents struggling with parenting concerns. She assists couple’s seeking to resolve and recover from infidelity and uses the research of Dr. John Gottman in her couple’s work.
Dr. McHenry also works with families going through divorce. In particular, her focus in divorce is healthy co-parenting and making sure that children are emotionally supported through the process of parental divorce.
With veterans, her clients include those with PTSD, and those who have experienced Military Sexual Assault.
She has consulted with businesses on issues with staff, and with professionals in the corporate world who are working to improve their professional performance.
She has a masters in Christian ministry, and is an ordained pastor as well. So, if a client prefers a Christian frame of reference in regards to their counseling, she is well versed in Biblical understanding. This reference is client determined, as people of all faiths are welcome in our offices.
If you have any questions about her services or are interested in making an appointment, please call the office or use our online form.
Elena Hahn,
LMFT
Elena is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She received her Master’s in Arts from Touro University Worldwide, Los Alamitos CA in Marriage and Family Therapy. Elena is trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and incorporates her professional training and skills when working with couples. Elena is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), one of the most utilized and well-researched method of treating trauma.
Elena’s passion and interest for mental health field was sparked years ago while volunteering on Samaritan’s Purse international outreach missions to Mexico and Far East Russia. Witnessing countless struggles and life adversities helped Elena to become acutely aware of the importance of mental health and psychological well-being in our communities. As a military wife, Elena served as a family readiness leader during military deployments, where she acquired hands-on experience in guiding and supporting military families during most stressful and uncertain times.
Elena was born and raised in Eastern Europe; her rich cultural experiences shaped her deep appreciation for cultural and ethnic diversity. Outside of work, Elena loves spending time with her family including her two dogs: a German Shepard and a Chihuahua. As a mom of two teens, Elena takes one day at a time; self-compassion and patience helps her get through this tough yet rewarding work of being a mom.
Elena enjoys working and connecting with youth, individuals, couples and families. She believes that every person is valuable and unique with vast resources and deep-rooted potential not only to overcome life difficulties but to heal, grow and thrive. Elena integrates a Person-Centered and Humanistic approaches in her clinical practice; warmth, acceptance, caring, non-judgmental stance are fundamental to her therapy work with each and every client.
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment or a free phone consultation, please contact the main office or fill out online form.
Christine Myers, LPS-Supervisor
LCDC, MAC, CCTP
Christine is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a Master Addiction Counselor. She has been in the mental health/substance abuse career field since 2007. Mrs. Myers has worked as a Mental Health Case Manager, a Program Manager for the homeless with mental health/addiction issues.
Prior to her counseling career, Christine owned, choreographed and established a dance studio, in conjunction with Northside Independent School District (the largest school district in Texas at the time). From her experience in dance, she incorporates a type of dance / movement therapy for Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In addition, Mrs. Myers works with “at-risk” females and individuals struggling with eating disorders, using dance techniques to assist them in the Appreciation/Self-Preservation aspects of respecting and caring for their bodies. Christine uses sports/coaching for children-adults for various personal concerns. Mrs. Myers was the United States Air Force Vandenburg’s AFB Athlete of the Year for softball, volleyball and basketball in 1992.
As the Executive Director for a pregnancy center, Christine organized procedures for young ladies in counseling, procuring appointments for ultra-sounds and addressing self-addictions.
Crisis Management is one of Christine’s main focuses as she was assigned to the National Veterans Military Suicide Crisis Line for 3 years. Christine’s counseling experience includes adults, couples, families, single mothers, teenagers and children. She continues to work on her education towards a second master’s degree in social work. In her off-time, Christine is continuing with her Crisis Management and International Trauma credentialing.
She is happily married with two amazing adult children. Christine is a retired United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer. Christine has continued to work with local non-profit organizations in the San Antonio area including area churches at which she continues to work and volunteer her services.
Celeste Burt,
LPC
Celeste is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio. She is born and raised in San Antonio and absolutely loves the diverse, vibrant city she always wants to call home. She is interested in working with children, teens, adults, and families because each stage in life is deeply important and requires attention and care so people can thrive.
Celeste's path has always involved helping others. Her personal and familial history with divorce, addiction, abuse, and neurodivergence has created a lifelong passion for psychology, mental health, and therapy. She is interested in the way each person interacts with their family, their environment, their community, and themselves to move through life and develop resilience. Each person is a story she cannot wait to dig into! She lives in a multigenerational household with her mother, and her older brother and sister are always sources of support and love in her life along with her extended family and close-knit friend group. Whenever she is not working, she is usually spending time with them. She believes in the healing nature of empathetic, mutualistic relationships. She uses an eclectic therapy style but generally loves integrating narrative therapy, play therapy, cognitive-behavioral practices, and systemic family therapy components to connect with her clients and give them the space they need to grow and heal.
Lacy Parks, LMFT- Associate
Supervised by Sheila K. McHenry, LMFT-Supervisor
Lacy Parks joined Smithson Valley Counseling center in 2023. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, #205168, under the supervision of Dr. Sheila McHenry, LMFT-S. Lacy has previous experience working with individuals, couples, and families at River City Advocacy in New Braunfels. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, conflict management, and co-parenting. Lacy is passionate about working with children, couples, blended families, and foster/adoption families.
Lacy has a Bachelors in Interpersonal Communication from McMurry University and a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University. She has also received a certificate for Trauma-Informed Care.
Lacy empathetically works with clients to help them deconstruct and process their stressors so that they may then better understand their needs and reconstruct possibilities towards a more manageable present and a more hopeful future.
Jennifer Scruggs,
LMSW-VSW (Licensed Masters in Social Work and Certified Veterinary Social Work)
Jennifer is highly motivated to join clients throughout their therapy experience. She understands that people benefit from having an objective party who truly hears them, whether they are needing someone safe to vent too or looking for support while making adjustments and changes in their lives. She sees therapy as a wonderful journey of self-awareness and a means to forming a deeper, more loving, and noncritical relationship with oneself. Jennifer is present to actively listen, provide support, and help each person uncover the strength and resiliency that they already have within them. Jennifer’s goal is that clients leave each session feeling slightly better than when they came in.
Jennifer’s educational background started at Middle Tennessee State University, where she graduated in 2009 with her bachelors in social work with a minor in communication disorders. She went on to graduate in 2016, from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, with a masters in social work and certification in veterinary social work, focused on the human-animal bond, compassion fatigue and conflict management, the link between human and animal violence, animal assisted interventions, and animal related grief and bereavement). Jennifer is currently working towards her LCSW credentials and under supervision with Valeria Lerma, LCSW-S.
Jennifer comes to our clinic having experience working at both the micro and macro level fields of social work practice. Having worked 6 years in various medical settings, including local psychiatric and behavioral healthcare hospitals, hospice, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation practices. she values the importance of the continuum of care, patient advocacy, supporting military veterans, and patient education on state and federal benefits. Jennifer also has experience working with underserved children in the schools and in refugee/asylee families.
As a social worker, Jennifer has unique training in how the person is shaped by their environment with genetic influencers. She focuses on the person’s strengths, resources, support system, and beliefs to help them set obtainable goals and find realistic solutions to their concerns that will work for them. She utilizes the therapeutic modalities of CBT, DBT, ACT, Gestalt, Solution Focused, and Motivational Therapy. Sessions target the following: distress tolerance, boundary setting, emotional regulation, mindfulness, problem solving, effective communication styles, work-life balance, healthy relationships, and intentional living. Jennifer works with presenting concerns of self-esteem, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress and burnout, grief and bereavement, overcoming narcissistic abuse, supportive parenting, and life transitions along the continuum.
Alexandra Crosby, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Christine Myers, LPC-Supervisor
Alexandra Hansen is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) with a heartfelt commitment to helping children and teenagers navigate the challenges of life. With a wealth of experience in working with individuals who have faced trauma, Alex is well-prepared to provide unwavering support to those in need.
Coming from a military family, Alex has a deep appreciation for diversity and has interacted with people from all walks of life. These experiences have shaped her understanding of the importance of empathy and inclusivity in the therapeutic process. Alex’s passion for mental health stems from her family’s extensive involvement in the field. This upbringing instilled in a profound sense of purpose to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
With a dedication to holistic well-being, Alex utilizes an eclectic therapy style, often incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and a person-centered approach. She strives to empower her clients to develop, grow, and succeed in all facets of their lives by addressing mental health challenges head-on. She believes that every individual has the potential for resilience and personal growth, and she is committed to facilitating that journey.
Dawn Marie Booher-Terry,
LCSW
Dawn Marie Booher-Terry earned her undergrad Cum Laude on scholarship at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas with a double major in Psychology and Sociology in 2009. While at WSU, she had an internship with InnerWorks Holistic Health. She believes strongly in the mind-body-spirit connection and healing all three for true health and wellness. She went on to graduate from Newman University, Wichita, Kansas with a Masters in Social Work in 2014. At Newman she served as Treasurer and Vice President of the Social Work Student Association consecutively. Her practicums focused on generational poverty and systems of poverty at Peace Connections, Circles of Hope, in Newton, Kansas and social justice and immigrant issues at Kansas People's Action/Sunflower Community Action, Wichita, Kansas. In both Kansas and Washington DC, she experienced many opportunities for activism and social justice.
Dawn Marie grew up in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Indiana and considers herself "part country mouse/part city mouse." She was the second in her family to go to college and spent her early adult years in Kansas. She is a military spouse which resulted in a move to Texas in 2016 which she now considers her forever home. She loves living in the Texas Hill Country where we have a little bit of everything... except snow! She is blessed with six children and two grandchildren as well as her fur babies (a Weimaraner and a Torty). Her hobbies include music, dance, swimming, photography/photojournalism, art, and documentaries. When not in the office, one can usually find her with a good book and cup of tea.
Her passion for therapy is focused on healing from trauma and working through bereavement. She has a strong emphasis on empowerment and mindfulness theories. Dawn Marie's career has been serving children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance, and other special needs. She also serves adult populations with an emphasis on memory care, long term care, and physical rehabilitation. She earned her clinical hours for social work at University Health System, Community First, and Star Kids serving children, adolescents, and their families in South San Antonio as well as the rural communities of south Texas. She joins Smithson Valley Counseling as a fully licensed LCSW in May, 2024.
