Counseling Staff

Briana Taylor, M.S., LPC, SEP, CIMHP, C-PD

Hello there, I hope you are here because you believe in your inner capacity to reconnect to your true self. It is my sincere hope to join you on your healing path. I am a seasoned trauma therapist with 12 years of rich experience in the mental health field. I have a Master’s degree in Human Services and I have been supporting widely diverse individuals with a variety of mental health issues.

I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space so you can thrive and reach your potential. I adopt an eclectic approach and draw from evidence-based approaches. I received specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing by an EMDRIA approved trainer. I had the pleasure of studying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy under the instruction of Dr. Leslie Sokol from the Beck Institute. I am also a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), which means I have had some additional training on the use of nutrition and supplements to support our health and well-being.

I provide my clients a range of integrative and regulative therapies, the aim of which is to bring healing to all levels of a client's being, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and energetic. I believe that each of my clients has the innate capacity to heal, and I see my client and myself as a team, both of us gently moving them towards an experience of both full resolution of symptoms and an expanded quality of life.

Specialties:

• Addiction
• Adults
• Adults abused as children
• Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness
• Complex PTSD
• Developmental Trauma
• Dissociative Disorders
• Grief and Loss
• LGBTQIA+
• Medical Procedure Trauma
• Motor Vehicle Collisions
• Native populations
• Prenatal/Birth Trauma
• Veterans
• Victims of Domestic Violence
• Victims of Sexual Abuse/Sexual Assault

Corey Robinson, M.S., LPC, BSP

Corey Robinson is a native of Texarkana, Texas and is a proud graduate of Texas High School. Corey has been married for over 25 years and has 3 daughters. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Sociology at Southern Arkansas University - Magnolia and his Masters in Counseling Psychology at Texas A&M Texarkana. Corey has worked in the mental health field for over 15 years. He is currently employed with Texas A&M Texarkana as one of the Counselors for the students. While working in the field, Corey has received various trainings and attained a certification in Brainspotting (BSP) and Solution Focus Brief Therapy.  He also received training in Rewiring the Anxious Brain, LGBTQ+, Compassionate Inquiry, and Grief Work. Corey currently serves the adult population, both individuals and couples. When serving clients, Corey likes to tell them “I’m here to walk this journey with you and let’s see where it goes.”

Specialties include:

• Addiction
• Adults
• Adults abused as children
• Adjustment Disorders
• Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness
• Complex PTSD
• Developmental Trauma
• Dissociative Disorders
• Grief and Loss
• LGBTQIA+
• Spiritual Guidance
• Veterans

Courtney Thomas

Hello and Welcome,

I have been in the field of helping people for many years. My first position in 2008, was a Crisis Worker/Qualified Mental Health Worker at a local mental health authority covering 3 counties in Texas. I worked with a wide range of clients, including individuals living with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and suicidal or homicidal.  I also served clients in Jail Diversion, Continuity of Care, and Competency Restoration. I was faced with many obstacles, requiring the need for change. Staying true to my desire to help others, I am, honored to work in the University setting beginning August 2016.

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Currently, I’m in my last year of a Master’s in Social Work. I also have numerous certificates including Victim’s Rights Advocate, HeartMath, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I provide administrative duties at the front desk of the Counseling Center. I also offer Crisis Services, Skills Training, Case Management, Somatic Experiencing therapy as well as Victims Advocacy services.

I find that the people who enter my office come with many strengths. My hope is to provide a safe, supportive environment to facilitate growth and wellness.

Areas of Expertise:

• Crisis Management
• Case Management
• Skills Training
• Somatic Experiencing
• Yoga
• True Colors personality typing
• Victims Advocacy