ABOUT OUR THERAPISTS

Dr. Eichler is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology.  She received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and has been working with children and families since 1997.  She began her career in the school setting and is experienced in assessments, including autism and bilingual evaluations.   

Dr. Eichler primarily works with children and families on parenting, step-parenting, adjustment issues, relationship issues, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and anyone trying to make a change in their lives.   She has been recognized for her work and research in parental alienation and continues to work with families struggling in this area.  Amy testifies in court as a therapist and has also served as an expert witness in the areas of child abuse (sexual, physical, and emotional), child development, and parental alienation.  Other services include forensic consultation and presentations.  Amy is also a certified New Ways for Families therapist and an assistant professor at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor.

Brooke Niemietz is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Ashley Buckmore, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. Brooke completed her undergraduate and master’s degree at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with special focus in psychology, human sexuality, trauma, and lifespan studies.
Brooke has experience working with children aged 4-16 years, adolescents, and both young and older adults. During her internships at a student counseling center and community mental health clinic, she has seen people with depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, relationship issues, ADHD, substance addictions, trauma, grief, LGBTQIA+, and individuals on probation.
Brooke strives to create a safe and supportive space for clients to express themselves and believes that people of all ages are worthy of being authentically known. Her approach combines elements of play therapy, solution-focused therapy, somatic psychotherapy, CBT, trauma informed and attachment-based therapy, and sandtray therapy

Amanda Durgin is a licensed professional counseling associate supervised by Tammy Corrales, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. Amanda completed her undergraduate in psychology and master’s in counseling at Lubbock Christian University with a heavy emphasis on childhood.

Amanda has worked with children aged 18 months to young adult. She completed internships with early childhood education, school counselors, Buckner Children's Home, and working with foster children at Texas Boys Ranch in Lubbock. She has worked with issues of attachment, separation, anxiety, depression, reunification, adoption and permanency, life skills, and trauma.

Amanda’s goal is to create a safe space where children can process and communicate their feelings more fully, learn coping skills, and improve attachment within their families. Amanda has training and experience in play therapy, sand tray, bibliotherapy, and trauma-focused therapy. Amanda believes that the behavior children show is their communication of needs which can be met by further attachment to those they care about. Given the right help, she believes everyone can heal.