Our counselors
Born and raised in Austin, Tracy graduated from the University of Texas with a BBA and an MPA in Accounting. After working for eight years as a CPA, Tracy stayed home to care for her young children and later attended Baylor University, attaining her Master’s in Educational Psychology. Tracy is EMDR-trained and has experience working in counseling services with the Advocacy Center and Baylor University. She has been involved in private practice since 2003. Tracy is experienced in cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and solution-focused therapy methods to treat issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting concerns, and relationship challenges. She works with adolescents age seventeen and up and adults of all ages and is interested in integrating faith into the counseling process.
Tracy is passionate about her Christian faith and her family, which includes her husband of thirty-plus years and two grown children. Some of her interests include travel, cooking, and health and fitness.
Contact Tracy at twmiller@journeycounselingwaco.com.
Dr. Melissa Sloan is a licensed psychologist and native Texan. She received her BA in Psychology from Baylor University and went on to pursue her Masters and Doctorate at Rosemead School of Psychology in Southern California, a unique program that thoughtfully integrates psychology and theology. She has worked in a variety of settings over the last 20+ years, from counseling centers to hospital outpatient, to private practice. She has also spent significant time in ministry settings, serving for 5 years as the Children’s Pastor of a local church, teaching and discipling other church leaders, and providing member care/counseling for missionaries on the field. Melissa is experienced in addressing numerous issues with adolescents and adults, including anxiety, depression, adjustment to stressful life events, relationship concerns, parenting, trauma, and issues of personal growth. Melissa is particularly interested in working with issues of spirituality and faith, related to emotional health.
In her free time, Melissa enjoys being with her friends and family, including her husband of 28 years and two adult children. She also enjoys gardening, exercising, traveling, and being outdoors.
Dr. Sloan’s forms and fees are different than the ones posted on this website. You may contact her at msloan@journeycounselingwaco.com.
She specializes in couples therapy and certified in the Developmental Model through the Couple’s Institute.
In her free time, Annabeth enjoys cheering for her three children in their various sports and getting time to take walks and hike outdoors. She also spends time helping her husband in their food truck at Magnolia Silos. Call or text Annabeth at 254-717-5518 or email annabeth@journeycounselingwaco.com
Lynette is trained in numerous trauma modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Serve Model Training. In addition to treating traumatic life events, Lynette specializes in couples therapy, and has completed the Developmental Model Training from the Couples Institute. Lynette is also experienced at assisting clients with anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment to stressful life events, and couple and family issues.Lynette and her husband have been married for 35 years and they have four grown children. In her spare time, she enjoys being outside, walking, hiking, and kayaking. Contact Lynette at LWilson@journeycounselingwaco.com.
Alex Crosby graduated from Texas A&M University with a Biomedical Sciences degree and from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center with a Master of Science in Counseling.
Alex believes therapy can provide an avenue for healing through authenticity, connection, and introspection. She utilizes a mindfulness and cognitive therapy modality, and enjoys integrating faith in the therapeutic process. Alex has completed training in various trauma modalities, including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Trauma-Focused CBT. She works with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other forms of distress. She sees adults and adolescents of all ages.
In addition to private practice, Alex has worked in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, church ministry, and a non-profit setting for those who have experienced family violence.
In her free time, Alex enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her husband and dog, Remi. Alex loves reading, having a good cup of coffee, and savoring meals with her friends and family.
Contact Alex by text or phone call at 254-294-4749 or via email at alex@journeycounselingwaco.com.
Rebekah (Bekah) graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Master of Social Work degree.
Bekah utilizes a humanistic approach, believing that every person can create positive change in their life. She uses an eclectic approach to tailor therapeutic modalities to her client’s unique needs, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and interpersonal neurobiology.
She has experience in multiple settings: with adults experiencing domestic violence, with children in a counseling center, with teens in the juvenile justice system, and with students in higher education. She enjoys working with teens ages 12 + and adults of all ages.
Bekah enjoys exploring Waco with her husband and daughter in her spare time. You can find her at Fabled drinking coffee and reading a good book, at home trying a new gluten-free baking recipe, or at a local Mexican restaurant trying different kinds of tacos.
Melissa is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She graduated from California State University in Fullerton with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and then received her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University. She enjoys helping people discover the best in themselves and overcome life’s hardships. To her, it is important to support clients as they learn more about who they are and who they want to be.
Melissa uses a variety of methods when working with her clients. She is EMDR trained and has completed the Developmental Model training program. She works with adults aged 18+ and engaged or married couples. Melissa believes that each client is unique and deserves a counseling experience tailored to their needs, whether they are seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, life changes, grief, relational problems, or trauma recovery. Throughout her life, Melissa has worked with a variety of adults within private practice and church settings. She is passionate about helping couples rebuild and restore their relationships while promoting personal growth. In her free time, Melissa enjoys reading, walking her dogs, volunteering at church, and spending time with her husband.
Contact Melissa by text or phone at (254) 218-4211 or via email at mschafer@journeycounselingwaco.com.
Kristi SoRelle, LCSW, is a highly skilled psychotherapist with over thirty years of experience in providing mental health counseling to all age groups. You will find her to be warm and empathetic with a strong relational style. In addition to providing a safe and welcoming environment to talk through issues, you will gain helpful coping strategies to deal with anxiety and depression, loss, and grief. Experience over the years, however, has revealed that often we as people carry deeper rooted issues that contribute to our depression, anxiety, and lowered self-esteem. Kristi SoRelle has been trained in EMDR which focuses on the resolution of various types of trauma (big or small, long-standing or newer) that negatively impact a person’s beliefs about themselves. In her thirteen years of providing EMDR therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she has found it to be highly effective in helping people move past difficult issues and living life more fully. In addition to this work, she provides parent training, anger management, and working through life transitions.
Contact Kristi at kdsorelle@aol.com.
Kristi is not accepting new clients at this time.
Michelle Davis graduated from Baylor University with a BS in Education in 1989 and an MS in Educational Psychology in 1998. She was a special education teacher before becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2000. Michelle worked with trauma survivors in a non-profit setting for 25+ years and began private practice in 2022. She has completed various trainings and certifications, including CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, CPT, and PE.
Michelle is an advocate for counseling because we are all deserving of care and support when life becomes painful (an inevitable part of being human). We are meant to turn to our “village” rather than suffer alone, and therapy can be a helpful part of that village. She enjoys working with parenting/caregiver issues, integrating trauma, exploring how attachment affects our sense of self and relationships throughout our lifetime, self-worth, adjustment to life circumstances, depression, anxiety, grief and more.
Michelle works with teens and adults in individual and couples/family sessions. She frequently utilizes CBT, drawing from attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology to foster a healthy sense of self, strengthen relationships and develop tools for healthy coping.
In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and adult daughter as well as antiquing, thrifting and decorating.
Contact Michelle at 254-457-0455 or via email https://sendsafe.to/michelledavislpc@gmail.com.
She can also be reached through her website at https://michelledavislpc.clientsecure.me/.
Supervised by Lynette Wilson, LMFT-S
Elizabeth was born in Abilene, Texas, and is proud to call Waco home since 2015. She earned a Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Psychology from Hardin-Simmons University in 2009, followed by a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (M.MFT) from Abilene Christian University in 2011. Elizabeth is also EMDR trained and a PREPARE-ENRICH facilitator.
With a strong passion for helping people find healing and wholeness, Elizabeth works closely with individuals, couples, and families. Her therapeutic methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, differentiation of self, EMDR, and couples counseling. She values partnering with her clients’ strengths and resources, as she believes in the innate creativity and potential of each person.
Elizabeth has experience working with domestic violence survivors in a nonprofit setting, as well as a broad range of clients in private practice. She is also an adjunct instructor at Abilene Christian University, teaching an upper-level course on sexuality and spirituality, and has served on staff at a church. Elizabeth enjoys working with adults, couples, and parents, supporting them in navigating life’s challenges and fostering growth in their relationships.
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys camping, reading, cooking, and taking small-town day trips with her family. She is married to her husband of 18 years, who is also a therapist. They have three school-age children and a small dog. Elizabeth has a deep love for the arts, having worked as a docent at an art museum at the age of 15, minoring in art during college, and even working at a production pottery and gallery in Austin, TX. Currently, Elizabeth is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Spiritual Formation from Abilene Christian University.
Contact Elizabeth at (254) 300-6077 or visit www.elizabethbrownmft.com.
