Our Services
EmpathyWell engages in evidence-based practices for counseling, meaning that we use assessment and consultation to determine type and goals of services.
Meet Our Team
The experienced team at EmpathyWell is made up of Licensed Professional Counselors and Registered Play Therapists, specialized in providing a holistic approach that focuses on the whole person.
Dr. Dee C. Ray
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified Child-Centered Play Therapy Trainer/Supervisor, Certified Child-Parent Relationship Therapy Trainer/Supervisor, and National Certified Counselor
Dee has been a counselor and play therapist for over 25 years, serves as Professor and Director of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas, has been the recipient of numerous professional awards, and is an author of over 120 peer-reviewed publications and multiple books.
Dr. Emily Angus
Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist
Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Registered Play TherapistTM. Emily holds a doctoral degree in Counseling with specialties in play therapy and psycho-educational assessment from the University of North Texas. Emily has presented on the topics of play therapy, parenting, and child-teacher relationships in a variety of settings and is an author of multiple peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Chelsea Yurkovich
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified Child-Centered Play Therapy Supervisor, Certified Child-Parent Relationship Therapy Supervisor
Chelsea is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in Texas and Registered Play Therapist-SupervisorTM. Chelsea holds a doctoral degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas with specialty training in play therapy and psycho-educational assessment. Chelsea has presented on a variety of play therapy topics and has been in private practice for ten years.
Dr. Rachel McCullough
Licensed Professional Counselor
Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. Rachel holds a doctoral degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Rachel’s specialties include depression and anxiety, pregnancy and postpartum, parenting, play therapy, life transitions, and working with those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Kaitlinh Leon
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, National Certified Counselor
Kaitlinh is a Licensed Professional Counselor–Associate and National Certified Counselor under the supervision of Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S. Kaitlinh holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Kaitlinh’s specialties include play therapy, activity therapy, parenting, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship struggles.
Macy Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, National Certified Counselor
Macy is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and National Certified Counselor supervised by Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S. Macy holds a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Macy’s specialties include play therapy, parent support, child-parent relationship therapy, activity therapy, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma and attachment.
Cameron Curtis
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, National Certified Counselor
Cameron is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and National Certified Counselor supervised by Chelsea Yurkovich, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S. Cameron holds a master’s degree in counseling from the University of North Texas. Cameron’s specialties include play therapy, child-parent relationship therapy, activity therapy, anxiety, racial identity development, phase of life transition, and self-esteem.
Grace Flink
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, National Certified Counselor
Grace is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and National Certified Counselor supervised by Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S. Grace holds a master’s degree in counseling from the University of North Texas. Grace’s specialties include play therapy, parent support, child-parent relationship therapy, activity therapy, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, expressive arts, and trauma.
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