Leigh Alanna Todd is a TBRI practitioner, an attachment theory-trained therapist, and a trauma-informed specialist. She also specializes in grief counseling and post-divorce family and individual counseling. Whether she is working with adolescents, adults, or families, she approaches each client holistically and pulls from various therapeutic modalities.
Leigh is the owner and founder of Prospering Hope, PLLC. After working in psychiatric hospitals over the span of 10 years, she decided to focus on working in the outpatient sector while also supervising a Treatment Foster Care program. She obtained her bachelor's and master's from the University of Houston and has worked her way up to becoming a clinical supervisor for the State of Texas and the NASW Board.
Karen Monsivais is a bilingual (English and Spanish) licensed professional counselor (LPC) with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) and a Certified Grief Therapist. She employs an eclectic therapeutic approach to best support her clients. When working with children, Karen utilizes play-based interventions to help them label their emotions, develop coping skills, manage anger and frustration, and reduce hyperactivity and inattention.
Having worked with unaccompanied minors/refugees, children, adolescents, caregivers, and foster/adoptive families, Karen understands firsthand the challenges faced by Latin/Hispanic immigrants. She is dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in her community. Karen is an advocate for Latin mental health, aiming to make a difference by helping break down generational traumas.
Dr. Chris Haggard, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified school counselor. Having earned his master’s degree from the University of Southern California, he then went back to earn his doctorate, specializing in Educational Psychology. Dr. Chris offers both in-person and virtual therapy services, working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Dr. Chris's therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. He prioritizes creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their experiences.
With experience gained from community mental health, family preservation programs, and working with high school students as well as their families, Dr. Chris focuses on guiding clients toward personal growth, enhanced well-being, and a deeper understanding of themselves.
Tiffany Alexander is a graduate student working towards completing her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Southern New Hampshire University. Tiffany is also a licensed chemical dependency counselor intern working towards full licensure.
Tiffany specializes in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, eating disorders, combat veterans with PTSD, and substance use disorder. She also has extensive experience working with children, families, and couples. Tiffany also offers Parenting Skills and Trainings to couples and families. As Tiffany works toward completing her graduate degree, she is passionate about utilizing trauma-informed interventions to create spaces of healing.
Alejandra (Ally) Pennie is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate, proficient in both English and Spanish. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Alejandra is trained in Nurturing Parenting and Trust-Based Relational Interventions.
Alejandra possesses extensive experience in providing individual and group therapy, as well as behavioral skills training, to children and adolescents in foster care and residential treatment centers. She has also provided support to families through case management, resource allocation, and therapeutic services for both biological and foster children. Alejandra has effectively worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, trauma, ADHD, and aggression. Additionally, her expertise encompasses addressing immigration issues, supporting survivors of human trafficking, and using trauma-informed interventions.
Alejandra utilizes a Person-Centered, Attachment, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic approach to empower her clients on their healing journeys. She firmly believes that clients are the experts of their own lives and should lead the way in setting therapeutic goals. Alejandra is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families heal through empathy and collaboration.
Lindsey is a junior high school counselor with over 7 years of experience working in the educational system. After obtaining her bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University and working in a variety of school settings, Lindsey began working on obtaining her Masters in Counseling at Campbellsville University.
Lindsey has a passion for working within the school system helping children individually or in group settings. She combines her administrative skills and knowledge of mental health to provide the clients of Prospering Hope with care and support.
