Barbara Farmer, MA, LPC
(940) 613-1661
Barbara.farmer@pfomc.com
Barbara is an intuitive Licensed Professional Counselor . She provides the highest quality of CBT and holistic therapy for children, individuals, couples and families. She is passionate about helping clients with their unique needs, so they can live life with more hope, authenticity, connection, and purpose. Barbara will offer you tools, knowledge and skills that will help you to overcome the obstacles that are hindering your ability to thrive and to live the life you’ve always dreamed of living.
Barbara holds a MA in Counseling and a MA in Human Resource Development from Midwestern State University. She believes hardship is the impetus through which a person is provided the fertile ground to help them achieve higher levels of growth, personal awareness, faith, courage, resilience, and confidence. If you are feeling confused, anxious, depressed, stuck, or overwhelmed, Barbara welcomes the opportunity to join your confidential journey to help turn your challenges into growth opportunities, so you can successfully move forward from whatever is holding you back from living your life with passion and purpose.
Kenda Finn, M. Ed., LPC, NCC
My name is Kenda Finn and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. Born and raised in the Wichita Falls area, I hold a Bachelor of Science from Midwestern State University and a Master of Education in Counseling, also from MSU. I have spent 19 years in education, working as a teacher and then a certified school counselor for the last ten years in public schools. I have experience working with children and adolescents and their families. I have two and a half years experience working with a local non-profit organization, providing counseling to at-risk youths, ages 3-17. I am passionate about children and their well-being. I have worked with a wide variety of mental health issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, anger, behavior, divorce, grief, trauma, autism, parenting, and school issues. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, play, art, sandtray, social stories, and bibliotherapy techniques in my counseling practice.
I live in Wichita Falls with my husband and three children.
Cesar Diaz, MA, LCDC, LPC
Cesar Diaz is a trauma therapist with specializations in both EMDR and CPT, two of the gold standards of care for persons struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Cesar holds certifications in both DBT & REBT as well as SMART Recovery. He is adept in working with adults struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and personality disorders.
He holds dual licensure as a licensed chemical dependency counselor for the State of Texas.
An eight-year resident of Wichita Falls, he previously worked for Red River Hospital as the interim director of the military unit while also serving as its veteran program lead therapist.
A prior infantry chaplain with combat service in Afghanistan, his therapy style is best described as one blending gratitude, realism and compassion.
Brittani Vaughn, MA, LPC Associate
Supervised by Michelle Hall, M. Ed., CT, LPC-S
Brittani is a graduate of Midwestern State University, holding a B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Clinical Mental Health. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate, set to obtain full licensure in the fall of 2022. She has five years of experience in a community mental health setting working with individuals who experience severe and persistent mental illness symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and substance use, as well as crisis intervention services. Brittani uses a person-centered approach, combined with CBT techniques, to focus on each individuals personal needs to assist in developing skills, identifying strengths, and fostering growth to help move towards personal goals.
Curtis Watford, MA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by: Michelle Hall, M. Ed, CT, LPC-S
Are you trying the best you can, yet feel like it's not enough? It's easy to feel overwhelmed while juggling the numerous responsibilities of living in today's society. Whether you are a student, teacher, child, or parent, we all struggle to measure up to our own expectations. Are you struggling to connect with what is important in life; feeling the crushing weight of procrastination; or struggling to achieve balance and feel happiness is a distant memory? If you've decided that enough is enough and are ready to take the all-important first step in reconnecting with who you are, allow me to help.
My approach focuses on understanding, compassion, and practicality, giving you the tools to empower yourself and feel secure in the path you're forging ahead. I've enjoyed helping people find answers and navigate various stages of life, whether it's childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, or beyond. I'm willing to be flexible and utilize what is effective, from traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to specific techniques tailored to help in your unique circumstance.
I have experience working with a wide range of populations and focus on anger, anxiety, behavioral problems, mood management, relationships, and trauma. When you're ready to put these struggles in the rearview, I'm ready to help. Give me a call or send me an email so we can schedule our first session and get you on the road to recovery.
Gilberto Barrios Garcia, MA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Michelle Hall, M. Ed., CT, LPC-S.
Gilberto is a LPC-Associate, who is supervised by Michelle Hall, M.Ed., CT, LPC-S. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from West Texas A&M University and a M.A. in Psychology from Midwestern State University’s graduate program in Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Gilberto completed his practicum at the MSU Psychology Clinic and internship at Red River Hospital. He has worked with individuals with a wide variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and emotion dysregulation. Gilberto uses a Cognitive-Behavioral approach combined with elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.