Our team
THERAPY, COACHING
Kassie Powell, LCSW, CCTS-I
Kassie brings six years of diverse social work experience, including foster care, case management, and both individual and group therapy, all centered on trauma. Prior to this, she spent seven years as a swim coach, where she honed her skills in fostering social and emotional learning in children. Specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as providing therapy for fellow therapists, Kassie employs CBT, DBT, and solution-focused approaches in her practice, working with clients aged 18 to 100.
Executive Director
CONSULTING, TRAINING, EDUCATION, COACHING
Aimee Rachel, LMSW, CHWI
Aimee is a dedicated trauma informed care trainer, curriculum developer, and quality improvement specialist with over a decade of experience in the field of mental health and social services. She specializes in creating empathetic, supportive, efficient environments. Aimee provides training and consultation to organizations seeking to enhance their understanding and response to trauma. Her approach integrates the latest research in trauma theory with practical strategies for implementing trauma informed practices. Aimee is known for her engaging workshops, inquiry based teaching style, and commitment to empowering organizations to better support individuals impacted by trauma.
THERAPY, COACHING
Jacqueline Estrada, MS,LPC
Jacqueline is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for fostering resilience and healing in individuals facing mental health challenges. With over 5 years of experience, she specializes in leading general mental health groups and providing trauma-focused individual therapy.
Jacqueline holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health and Development. She is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. She utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Existential Theory and has a Person Centered approach to help clients process trauma and develop effective coping strategies.
When not in session, Jacqueline enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, hot yoga, and spending time with friends and family, which further enrich her understanding of the human experience and the journey toward well-being.
CONSULTING, TRAINING
Verne LaGrega, LMSW
Verne brings over 20 years of expertise in healthcare, with experience at the State of Texas Primary Care Association, psychiatric treatment centers, traumatic brain injury utilization review, and a children's diagnostic treatment center. As an operations improvement specialist, Verne is dedicated to advancing quality healthcare by applying principles of operational excellence, value-added programming, quality improvement, and practice transformation. As a trauma-informed facilitator, Verne helps organizations enhance collaboration and clinical integration within their workforce initiatives. Passionate about the ECHO model and similar training frameworks, Verne also serves as an expert consultant for accreditation agencies and compliance matters.