Dr. Ally Wade served as the Director of Mental Health Services for SMU Athletics for 6 years, and is currently a member of the Dallas Mavericks Wellness Team. She is also listed on the US Olympic and Paralympic (USOPC) Mental Health Registry. She received her Master's and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman's University and completed her Pre-Doctoral Internship at the University of Oklahoma and her Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Southern Methodist University.

She maintains a relationship-based practice, providing a warm and safe space for her patients to pursue their own goals.

Dr. Wade's specialties are relationship issues, stress, trauma, anxiety disorders, life transitions, and body image and eating concerns. She works with clients from late adolescence through adulthood and, having been a collegiate athlete herself, she enjoys working with athletes in her private practice.

Outside of work, Dr. Wade and her husband keep busy chasing after their young kiddos. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active, being outdoors, traveling when possible, and playing with her dog, Cylas.

Ms. Arterbery earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman's University and is currently completing her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at TWU. Throughout her training, she has provided therapy for adolescents, college students, and adults from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Ms. Arterbery's approach to therapy is relational, attachment-based, and culturally grounded while tailoring therapy to each person's unique needs and goals. She believes our relationships, identities, families, cultures, and communities all shape how we experience ourselves and the world, and strives to honor the whole person rather than viewing challenges in isolation.

Ms. Arterbery enjoys working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, complex trauma, identity exploration, and self-worth. She is especially passionate about supporting multicultural communities, neurodivergent individuals, and the impact of systems and lived experiences on emotional well-being.

At the heart of her work is the belief that therapy isn't about becoming someone different but reconnecting with who you are beneath the survival strategies, and experiences that may have pulled you away from your authentic self.

Outside of the therapy room, Ms. Arterbery enjoys traveling, caring for her growing collection of houseplants, trying new restaurants, spending time with her dog and kids, and cackling with her friends and family.

Dr. Sarah Hirsch (Tipton) earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, before continuing at Texas Tech to complete her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. During her training, she completed a Pre-Doctoral Internship at the University of Notre Dame’s Counseling Center in Notre Dame, Indiana where she worked with undergraduate and graduate students as well as student-athletes. Sarah has worked in college counseling and athletic departments, hospitals, community mental health, and justice-involved settings. Across these experiences, she has worked with adults across diverse backgrounds and presenting concerns.

Sarah’s therapeutic style is genuine, relational, and collaborative. She strives to create a culturally sensitive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to show up as their authentic selves and work toward meaningful goals. She aims to meet clients where they are, balancing honesty and warmth while tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs. Sarah often explores how thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationship dynamics may influence well-being, goals, and performance. She helps clients identify behaviors that align with their values while developing greater awareness, acceptance, and flexibility in how they relate to their thoughts and emotions.

She enjoys working with individuals navigating relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, stress, trauma, identity exploration, and eating concerns. She is especially passionate about supporting athletes and performers, as well as multicultural and LGBTQIA+ communities.

In her free time, you can find Sarah thrifting, crafting, trying new restaurants around DFW, and spending time with her husband and cats.

Dr. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Administration from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. In 2026, he completed both a master’s degree and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at National Louis University in Chicago. As part of his training, he completed a doctoral internship at Buffalo State University’s Weigel Health Center in Buffalo, New York. He is currently completing a postdoctoral fellowship with Dallas Mental Health and Performance.

Throughout his training, Dr. Johnson has supported student-athletes, children, and adults from diverse backgrounds and identities as they navigated challenges, gained insight, built new skills, and experienced growth through therapy. His clinical interests include neurodivergence, eating concerns, identity development, performance, anxiety, depression, and grief.

Dr. Johnson meets clients where they are, considering the experiences, strengths, and challenges that shape their lives. He views therapy as a collaborative partnership rather than positioning himself as the expert, helping clients explore their experiences and pursue their goals. Because a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to this work, he emphasizes trust, openness, and genuine connection. Using an integrative approach, he draws from evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), to help clients build practical skills and create meaningful, lasting change.

Outside of his professional work, Dr. Johnson is an avid sports fan who enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life. He spends time with family, dog, and trying new restaurants. Although he remains a proud Chicagoan, he has chosen Dallas as his permanent home.

Dr. Maria Michels earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin where she played collegiate soccer. Dr. Michels then went on to earn her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology degrees from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. As part of her doctoral training, Dr. Michels completed her Pre-Doctoral Internship at Miami University where she worked with undergraduate and graduate students, and student-athletes. Dr. Michels has worked in college counseling, community mental health, and private practice settings and has experience treating individuals across the lifespan with varying presenting problems.

Dr. Michels primarily practices from cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, and interpersonal frameworks but is mindful of each person’s unique needs and will tailor sessions to provide the best fit. She strongly values relationships and strives to create a warm, genuine, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for her clients to explore their lives. Similarly, Dr. Michels recognizes and values intersectionality, and works hard to ensure a culturally sensitive approach. In sessions with Dr. Michels, you might expect to focus on aligning to your values, observing the impact of your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationship dynamics and what could change to improve overall life satisfaction or enhance performance.

Dr. Michels’s areas of focus include anxiety disorders/perfectionism, adjustment concerns/life transitions, relationship issues, body image concerns, and athlete performance enhancement.

In her free time, you can find Dr. Michels playing (or watching) soccer, crafting, eating tacos, and spending time with her husband and pets. 

Dr. Sally Norton earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, before completing both her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. During her doctoral training, she completed a Pre-Doctoral Internship at the University of North Florida’s Counseling Center in Jacksonville, FL where she gained broad experience supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns.

During the course of her training, Dr. Norton developed a passion and interest in working with neurodivergent individuals as well as those navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, trauma, and relationship or family dynamics. While she considers herself a generalist and works with individuals across the lifespan, she has specialized experience with children , adolescents, young adults, and families.

Dr. Norton’s approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and rooted in authenticity. Grounded in person-centered principles, she prioritizes empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard in every session to foster a warm and supportive environment. At the same time, she often also draws from interpersonal and psychodynamic theories to help individuals gain deeper insight into their thoughts, emotions, and relational patterns. Her integrative style allows her to adapt treatment to each individual’s unique needs, and she is committed to honoring each client’s goals, identity, and lived experiences throughout the therapeutic process.

Outside of psychology, she enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons, hanging out with her two dogs (Scout and Ace), boxing, playing pickle ball, and practicing yoga.

Dr. Lindsey Seefeldt obtained her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology, and Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Niagara University in Lewiston, NY. She then went on to obtain her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Medaille College in Buffalo, NY in 2021. While in training, she completed her Doctoral Internship at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Seefeldt then went on to complete her Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Counseling Services department at Southern Methodist University. Throughout her training she also worked with student athletes and enjoyed helping them navigate their unique challenges on and off the field; and continues to enjoy working with athletes today. Dr. Seefeldt has also worked in community mental health, inpatient, college counseling centers and substance use settings. She currently works both in private practice and within the Department of Wellness at SMU.

Dr. Seefeldt specializes in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin concerns, women’s concerns, LGBTQIA+ identities, romantic relationships and perfectionism. She enjoys spending time with the individuals she works with to hear their unique stories and would be grateful to be a part of your journey.

Dr. Seefeldt practices from an integrative perspective, but tends to gravitate towards cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy techniques the most. When working with individuals, she likes to think about ways their thoughts, feelings and behaviors may be impacting the outcomes that they may envision for themselves; as well as how past experiences and relationships may play a role in those outcomes. Overall, Dr. Seefeldt will tailor what she brings into the room to your unique experiences and needs. She feels as though the individuals she works with are the experts on their current situations, and that together we can help them reach their goals while being mindful and compassionate towards themselves!

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, running and working out, being in nature and listening to live music.

Dr. Taylor Spells is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding adolescents and adults through life's challenges, helping them cultivate inner peace, enhance performance, and discover their authentic selves. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, holding a Doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Western States, a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Texas Tech University. Additionally, Taylor holds a certification in Sports Social Work, providing a holistic and insightful approach to mental well-being.

With a deep commitment to the mental health field since 2016, Dr. Spells particularly enjoys supporting college students as they navigate pivotal life transitions. Her practice is open to all older adolescents and adults seeking to unlock their full potential and achieve greater fulfillment.

Mr. Wright approaches therapy from the belief that meaningful growth happens when people feel genuinely seen, supported, and safe enough to explore both the difficult and hopeful parts of their experiences. He believes that individuals already possess the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change, and that therapy can help uncover and strengthen what is already within them. He aims to create a warm, authentic, and collaborative environment where clients can better understand themselves, strengthen their relationship with their emotions, and move toward a more grounded and values driven life.

He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology and Public Health from Elon University before completing his master's degree in Clinical Psychological Science at the University of Maryland. He is currently in his fourth year pursuing a doctorate in Counseling Psychology under the advisement of Dr. Trent Petrie. Mr. Wright has experience working within collegiate athletics, university counseling settings, and community mental health, providing services to adolescents, college students, athletes, and adults with a wide range of presenting concerns and lived experiences.

Mr. Wright ’s clinical interests include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, identity exploration, emotional regulation, self-worth, life transitions, grief and loss, performance-related stressors. His therapeutic approach is grounded primarily in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and person-centered principles. Through exploring emotional experiences, interpersonal patterns, values, and barriers to growth. As a former collegiate athlete and current sport psychology consultant, Mr. Wright works with athletes, teams, and performers striving to optimize both wellbeing and performance.

In his free time, Mr. Wright enjoys HYROX training, long walks, pick-up basketball, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. He also enjoys being lazy at home with his cats, Carmelo and Anthony.