Meet the Therapists
Barry Whetstone, LMSW
he/him/his
Skilled Associate Therapist
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As a Black gay man, Barry is deeply passionate about offering support and understanding to individuals who identify as Queer and Black. His commitment lies in creating a safe and inclusive space for those seeking support on their journey towards healing and personal growth. With extensive experience in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, Barry brings forth a profound understanding of the unique challenges and triumphs within the community. Drawing on his personal experience Barry understands the complexities that can arise when integrating one's spirituality or faith into the therapeutic process.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Barry holds a unique and heartfelt connection to individuals impacted by HIV. Recognizing the implications related to living with HIV in a world that often misunderstands and stigmatizes. He understands the challenges that require not only medical resilience but also enduring strength to overcome societal misconceptions and build a life filled with love, acceptance, and meaningful connections.
His therapeutic approach is affirming, respectful, and tailored to the specific needs and identities of each person. Recognizing the profound impact that trauma can have on an individual's life and well-being, his goal is to provide a compassionate and empowering environment where clients can explore and navigate their experiences, fostering resilience and facilitating the healing process.
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Master of Social Work Degree
University of Houston, 2021Credentials:
TX Licensed Master Social Worker- 105904
Supervised by: Chris. Avila, LCSW-S, ACSW, BCD
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Private Pay: Individuals- $85 per session; Couples- $105 per session; superbills for insurance by request
Insurance: Cigna; Aetna-pending
Bethany Williams, LPC
she/her/hers
Senior Therapist
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You may not know in great detail how this journey of growth toward being your best self will look, but one thing is for sure- intentionality is key. It is selectively choosing who you want to have in your support circle as you begin and maintain your journey toward growth and healing.
Bethany has over 12 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit (ADHD/ADD), personality disorders, and substance use disorders. Bethany has also worked with folks in developing life skills, overcoming job stressors, getting through personal and social challenges, developing healthy interpersonal and romantic relationships, coping with illness, survivorship after abuse and trauma, domestic and intimate partner violence, and many other areas of concern.
Bethany recognizes that everyone's situations and experiences are different. Showing up with an open-mind, curiosity, and a willingness to try new things are Bethany’s expectations as she embarks on this healing path with you. She will meet you where you are, helping you establish a tool-box that you feel confident in using while life be lifin’.
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Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
South University, 2011Credentials and Specialties:
Licensed Professional Counselor in TX, UT and SC
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Private Pay: Individuals- $140 per session; Couples- $155 per session; super bills for insurance by request
Insurances: Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, United, Oscar Health, Optum, Oxford
Delisea Johnson, LCSW
she/her/hers
Senior Therapist
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We are in a world where experiencing life transitions is something we “just deal with”. In reality, how are we dealing with it? We experience so much in life: getting married or divorced, starting a new job or going to college, having a baby, or life is just happening. All of these things, and many more, affect how we show up in our lives. Our personal stressors can cause challenges in our marriages, our families, at work, with our friends, or it can lead to feeling overwhelmed, mentally drained/exhausted, or feeling down. I am here to meet you wherever you are and provide therapeutic support.
My clinical journey has allowed me to work with a diverse population of children as young as 3 to senior adults, in schools, inpatient and outpatient hospitals. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, groups, and families. I work as your guide, as you navigate your journey. My approach is to meet you where you are and support you on your own journey.
Creating a safe space for you to feel heard, validated, connected, but also challenge the way you have learned to navigate through the world. I want my clients to be your true authentic self and explore ways for your personal growth while increasing your self-acceptance. My knowledge is important, but therapy is a collective effort, where we work together.
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Master of Social Work Degree
University of Texas at Arlington, 2012Credentials and Specialties:
TX: Licensed Clinical Social Worker #57501
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Private Pay: Individuals- $140 per session; Couples- $155 per session
Insurances: Cigna, Aetna, United, Oscar Health, Oxford, Optum, BCBS
Jordan Sanders, LMSW
she/her/hers
Skilled Associate Therapist
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Life can be challenging. As a former college athlete, who is no stranger to challenges, Jordan is ready to lace up and be on your team. One way we can combat the challenges that life throws at us is to know and understand who we are. That is where Jordan comes in!
You are worthy of getting to know yourself and how knowing yourself impacts your interpersonal relationships and, most importantly, YOU. A holistic approach toward finding and maintaining your voice is the goal. Through encouragement, support, and guidance, your therapeutic journey is set up for success as we navigate your world. Meeting you where you are is my philosophy and having a person-centered approach to therapy lays a great foundation for a healthy therapeutic relationship.
As a young Black woman, Jordan is aware of the intersecting identities that play a part in growing up in a world that does not always positively reflect self. The world can give us false narratives, which Jordan can help to dispel. She has experience working with all ages. She currently works with adolescents experiencing identity issues, substance use struggles, and navigating the complexities of coming into their own. Jordan wants to help you see your worth. She also works with those experiencing depression, anxiety, and whom have experienced trauma. -
Master of Social Work Degree
University of Southern California, 2022Credentials:
TX Licensed Master Social Worker- 108672
Supervised by: Karissa E. Doster-Hoffman, LCSW-S, LCDC Texas / 63882
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Private Pay: Individuals- $85 per session; Couples- $105 per session; superbills for insurance by request
Insurance: Aetna and Cigna
Jasmin Washington, LCSW
she/her/hers
Senior Therapist
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Jasmin Washington is a passionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas who has over three years of experience providing a safe space for adults who are seeking help with disordered eating, body image, childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Her therapy style not only aims to help clients bring awareness to thoughts, but to help facilitate healing within the body.
Jasmin completed her Bachelor of Social Work from Texas Woman's University and her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville Kentucky. She utilizes a collaborative client-centered approach using trauma-informed therapy modalities, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
To partner with Jasmin means you will connect with a therapist who accepts your vulnerability, experiences, and most importantly allows you to exist without judgement. She seeks to establish a relationship to equip you to not only identify and build on your strengths but instill the belief that trauma should not keep you from experiencing a meaningful life. -
Master of Social Work Degree
University of Louisville, 2020Credentials and Specialties:
TX: Licensed Clinical Social Worker #69614
Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor 2024
EMDR Trained 2022
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Private Pay: Individuals- $140 per session; Couples- $155 per session
Insurances: Cigna, Aetna, United, Oscar Health, Oxford, Optum, BCBS
Nicole Anderson, LPC
she/her/hers
Senior Therapist
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“When you choose yourself, you show the world what you truly deserve”. Choosing ourselves is not always met with ease, acceptance, or understanding; however, it does notcome without reward! Welcome to the other side of life, where healing resides.”
Nicole is a self-proclaimed “hope dealer” with a passion for all things Black and mental health. She has gained unparalleled experience by working collaboratively with Indiana’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems for approximately 8 years. Her experience and areas of expertise include but are not limited to, abuse and neglect, post traumatic stress, race related trauma and discrimination, sexually harmful behaviors, mood and anxiety disorders, challenges with positive self-image, and attachment disorders.
Driven by ethics, creativity, and humor, she takes pride in creating a therapeutic space that resembles a conversation at your kitchen table. Nicole believes therapy should be an experience that allows you the unique opportunity to regain focus of the part of yourself that oftentimes gets lost in the noise of others. A space to reflect, release, and relearn. Life, responsibility, and finding matching socks is hard enough, therapy shouldn’t be too. At least not all the time. -
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling
University of Northern Iowa, 2013Credentials and Specialties:
Licensed Professional Counselor- #85461
EMDR Trained
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Private Pay: Individuals- $140 per session; Couples- $155 per session; super bills for insurance by request
Insurances: Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, United, Oscar Health, Optum, Oxford
Chris Avila, LCSW-S, ACSW, BCD
they/them/theirs
Senior Therapist & LMSW Clinical Supervisor
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Chris works to promote social justice by utilizing an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and intersectional approach within their therapeutic work. In an effort to promote transparency and share how they navigate the world, Chris is a Latinx/e biracial, queer, nonbinary/agender, neurodivergent, fat/larger-bodied person. Chris is also in an interracial marriage with their Black husband, and they have one dog together. Chris continues to further their learning and understanding within therapy by centering disabled, queer, transgender, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the research they read and the educational materials they engage. Chris also works to promote equity and inclusion alongside leadership at BPOQe through the supervision and consultation services provided.
Chris provides services to adults and adolescents struggling with trauma, dissociation, mood disorders, neurodivergence, chronic health issues, disability, sexual issues, gender identity, LGBTQ+ issues, racial identity, and grief. Chris also provides family and relationship counseling, including those in non-monogamous relationships. -
Masters of Science in Social Work
University of Texas at Arlington, 2012Credentials and Specialties:
Licenced Clinical Social Worker (Supervisor)-58350
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, ABCSW
Academy of Certified Social Workers, NASW
EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA
IFS and Gottman trained
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Private Pay: Individuals- $140 per session; Couples- $155 per session; super bills for insurance by request
Insurances: Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, United, Oscar Health, Optum, Oxford
Meet the Founders
Karissa Doster-Hoffman, LCSW-S, LCDC
she/her/hers
Co-Founder, Clinical Director & Therapist
Not Available for New Clients
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Karissa graduated from Spalding University in Louisville, KY in 2014 with a Master of Social Work degree. With education being the forefront of her life, this accomplishment was the beginning of a career of her dreams: to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Currently, she works closely with those experiencing trauma related issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, identity issues, and more. As a Black queer woman, she believes representation is imperative for her fellow BIPOC folx and BPOQe folx to have options in the mental health world. Her goal is to provide quality, client-centered therapeutic service while bringing her genuine self to every session. She believes to help others on their journey to mental wellness and sustainability is a gift given to her to share.
Karissa’s philosophy is best represented in the quote, “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek,” President Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States of America. Enacting change, in Karissa’s opinion, means inserting yourself in spaces where that change is needed.
Karissa’s passion surrounding holistic advocacy for the Black and Black Queer community is the foundation for all her current and future endeavors. Karissa looks forward to every potential connection and intentional nurturing of the relationships that develop. -
Doctor of Social Work Degree
Simmons University, 2024 (expected)
Master of Social Work Degree
Spalding University, 2014
Credentials and specialities:
TX Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Supervisor)- 63882
TX Licensed Chemical Dependency CounselorEMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA
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Private Pay:
Individuals- $150 per session
Couples- $175 per session
Insurances: Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, United, Oscar Health, Optum, Oxford
Vic A. Doster, PsyD, LCSW, LCDC
he/him/his
Co-Founder, Operations Director & Therapist
Available for EMDR intensives and Assessments Only
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Vic is a pro-Black, LGBTQ+ competent and affirming, spiritually aware, down to earth therapist. He is also a veteran, a spouse, and a parent. He engages his clients in a holistic person-centered therapeutic approach. When working with clients his goal is to assist folx in their individual healing journey, equipping people with the skills, knowledge and desire to not just live, but to thrive in and enjoy life.
He has experience in working with folks experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, emotional disturbances, relationship concerns, recurrent negative thoughts, survivors of sexual trauma, abuse and violence, unresolved childhood related concerns, generational traumas, racial trauma, toxic masculinity, substance use/abuse and general PTSD. -
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
California Southern University 2023
Master of Social Work Degree
Campbellsville University, 2019
Credentials and Specialities:
TX: Licensed Clinical Social Worker #69631
TX: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor #15961
EMDR Trained & offers EMDR Intensives -
Private Pay:
Individuals- $150 per session; Couples- $175 per session
Insurance: Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, United, Oscar Health, Oxford, Optum; super bills for out of network insurance by request
Administration
Michelle Smith- Geter
she/her/hers
Practice Manager/Admin Lead
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Michelle Smith-Geter is a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience in the mental health and home health fields. She earned a bachelor’s from UNT - Major Criminal Justice minor - psychology and sociology. As the Practice Manager and Administrative Lead at BPOQe Doster & Hoffman Therapy, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations and providing excellent support to therapists and clients alike.
Michelle's journey into the healthcare sector began during her time serving in the Air Force, where she developed a strong sense of duty and compassion for others. Her experience as a veteran has instilled in her a deep understanding of the importance of mental health and wellness.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Michelle is a devoted spouse and parent to three wonderful children. Her personal experiences as a family member have further fueled her passion for advocating for social change, particularly in areas related to mental health awareness, disability rights, and community support.
Known for her visionary thinking and creative approach to problem-solving, Michelle is constantly seeking innovative ways to improve services and support systems for those in need. Her commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond the confines of her workplace, as she actively engages with various advocacy groups and initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity and equity.
Michelle Smith-Geter's unwavering dedication to her work, coupled with her compassionate nature and advocacy efforts, make her a respected leader and invaluable asset to both her professional community and the broader society.