About Steadfast

Change is possible. Let’s simply say that first. We wouldn’t be working in this field if we didn’t believe that. Whether you’re seeking to change a particular behavior, the way you feel about something, or how you’ve been coping with a particular event or circumstance, change is certainly possible.

Once we’ve accepted that, we can begin to examine the more complicated and individual question of how change can be achieved for you specifically.

We all face different circumstances in our lives. Some of us are working through trauma. Some are learning to live with a diagnosed mood disorder. Others struggle with addiction. Because we all face different circumstances, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health treatment. Receiving counseling services from a professional who understands this is critical.

For many, though admittedly not all, psychiatric medications may be beneficial or even necessary. We trust you will follow your doctor’s instructions with regards to medication management. That being said, research confirms that psychiatric treatment often sees best results when administered in conjunction with professional counseling. Receiving counseling from a professional who is familiar with psychiatric medications and can communicate with your prescribing physician on your behalf, when necessary, can be extremely beneficial.

If you believe you would benefit from mental health counseling and are interested in investigating an individual treatment plan for achieving your mental health goals, We hope you’ll consider allowing us to help.

Brandon M. Roberts, M.Ed., NCC, LPC

Hello! My name is Brandon. I’m glad you’re considering seeking help for whatever you’re going through in life right now. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, working through all sorts of things ranging from depression and anxiety to trauma and grief. I am a Christian, a husband, a father, a classically trained psychotherapist, and a combat veteran, and I believe all these parts of my identity work together to produce who I am as a counselor. All clients seeking help are important to me, but I get a special sense of fulfillment in working with military veterans and first responders.

As a counselor, I take a more eclectic theoretical approach but with strong roots in cognitive behavioral theory. Additionally, I believe the incorporation of the client’s spiritual and religious beliefs can be important in counseling, so when appropriate, and with the permission of the client, I like to bring these into the counseling process as well.

We know that one of the biggest predictors of success in therapy is the quality of the therapeutic relationship. It’s so important that you find a therapist you feel you can trust! So I think it’s great that you’re looking for a professional who will be a good fit for you. If you think we might work well together, I’d be happy to hear from you.

Tamara Long, LCSW

Hi, I am Tamara. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I am glad you are starting your therapy journey here! I have been in the social work field for 10 years mostly working in hospice, end-of-life settings, and grief counseling. Now in my clinical practice, I’ve worked with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, coping with terminal illnesses, caregiver burnout, compassion fatigue, and many other concerns. I feel that every life has multiple seasons and often those seasons can be difficult, lonely, and even scary. I want to help you walk through it, side by side, at your pace. Together we can discover coping skills and realize the resilience and inner strength that is within you.

I mainly use a Person-Centered Therapy style which is led by you and your needs. I will be your compassionate facilitator, listening without judgment and acknowledging your experiences. I will collaborate with you, the client, in a caring, respectful manner to identify personal strengths and areas for improvement, and develop a plan to get there.

I will be someone you can talk to and find support and validation in. I know it is often difficult to ask for help; however, I am grateful you found your way here. I would love to meet you and begin this season together.

Jennifer Free, MA, LPC

Does peace feel out of reach and impossible to imagine right now? Peace is crucial to our quality of life and integral to navigating life’s complexities and challenges. All too often we are in a silent war with ourselves and our brain and thought life can lead us to dark emotional places. Feelings of worthlessness, shame, anger, grief, and resentments chisel away at our vitality.

All that remains is a heavy tiredness and sense of hopelessness that can make us feel incredibly alone. We are not created to handle soul crushing experiences on our own. We are created to connect with others, support each other and find meaning in our painful experiences. Life will always have its challenges but through supportive relationships and gaining a new set of tools, you can develop deeper connections to people you care about and yourself, thereby enhancing the quality of your life.

Regardless of what shame, grief and depression may be telling you, I’m ready to come alongside and meet you wherever you’re at. The therapeutic relationship can be an invaluable start to rebuilding your life. The things you have been too afraid to speak about, can be spoken. Let’s explore what has been keeping you stuck and making life heavy.

I have been in the mental health field since 1999 and Licensed as a Professional Counselor in the state of Texas since 2006. My main areas of specialty are anxiety disorders, mood disorders, addiction and trauma. I also offer Christian counseling and have been certified in EMDR. Let’s take a look at what is causing you pain and fractures in your most fundamental relationships.

Chronic-unchecked stress and self-sabotage has been linked to shorter life spans as well as tendencies toward addictions. The devastation of betrayal, abandonment, divorce, disease, or death can change you instantly. Perhaps resentment, depression and anxiety are interfering with the quality of your life and addiction is keeping you in bondage. If anything is preventing you from getting to a healthy place, let’s examine why together.

Don’t allow fear, work, and life’s hustle to keep you from developing yourself and improving how you navigate life. Find peace regardless of your circumstances.

Kristen Freeman Gregory, LMSW

Hi, my name is Kristen Freeman Gregory! I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), in the process of obtaining my License Clinical Social Work (LCSW), under supervision of Holly Campbell (LCSW-S). I have 7+ years of experience working in the mental health field. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, teens, people with autism/IDD, and children/adults in the justice system. I would like to help you find solutions and develop the tools to reach your goals. Trust is the building block of a therapeutic relationship, and I want to create an empathetic and supportive space to meet and help you wherever you are in your life. I believe that by taking a person-centered approach, we can work as a team to build and create a path to success.

I like to use play therapy and expressive art techniques to help your children, adolescents, and teens reach their therapeutic goals. I believe that using play, art, music and theater, helps children learn to communicate their needs and nourish healthy coping mechanisms. I like to create a safe space that allows children to be themselves by helping them grow through life’s transitions and challenges to set them up for success. I would like to help turn your children’s interests and talents into strengths that will help them in their daily lives. I also am trained in sand tray therapy, which is a trauma therapy technique used for children, adolescents, and teens.

I will be EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, trained after November 2024 and will be working towards certification. My goal is to help you process your traumas in a healthy healing fashion, and one that will allow you to move toward your own path to success. I believe that trauma buries its roots in our bodies and minds, and it is up to us to take the initiative of beginning the healing process. Often, we bury our trauma deep within our minds, so we don’t have to think or remember it. Trauma can only heal by us facing it and allowing ourselves to move through it, while also accepting that this happened to us. “Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose.” – Michelle Rosenthal.