Compassionate licensed professionals committed to your healing journey.

Kassie Powell, LCSW, CCTS-I

Executive Director

Aimee Rachel, LMSW, CHWI

Jacqueline is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for fostering resilience and healing in individuals facing mental health challenges. With over 5 years of experience, she specializes in leading general mental health groups and providing trauma-focused individual therapy.

Jacqueline holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health and Development. She is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. She utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Existential Theory and has a Person Centered approach to help clients process trauma and develop effective coping strategies.

When not in session, Jacqueline enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, hot yoga, and spending time with friends and family, which further enrich her understanding of the human experience and the journey toward well-being.

Jacqueline Estrada, MS,LPC

Lead Therapist

Individual Therapist

Christina Cheser, LCSW

Christina is a holistic therapist dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and self-empowerment in individuals navigating their mental health journeys. She integrates her expertise in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), spirituality, and energy psychology to support clients in developing emotional regulation, self-awareness, and a deep sense of personal agency.

With a trauma-informed and intersectional approach, Christina specializes in group and individual therapy for survivors of sexual trauma and relationship abuse, as well as those facing complex identity and self-esteem challenges. She is particularly passionate about working with military veterans and their families, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multiracial clients, creating a safe and affirming space where all identities and experiences are honored.

Christina creates a compassionate and inclusive environment where she believes in guiding individuals to reconnect with their authentic selves and explore what a meaningful, fulfilling life looks like for them.

Outside of her work, Christina enjoys drawing and singing, cherishes time with her cats and loved ones, and enjoys story-focused video games that explore themes of morality, identity, relationships, and personal growth.

Individual and Group Therapist

John holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas (2025) and a Bachelor’s from Stephen F. Austin State University (2022). He works with individuals navigating substance use and general mental health concerns, blending Gestalt therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). John’s approach emphasizes present-moment awareness, emotion regulation, and values‑based action. He centers the mind–body connection and mindfulness, helping clients observe thoughts, sensations, and urges with curiosity rather than judgment. He also attends to how language shapes motivation, cravings, and self‑perception in recovery. In sessions clients develop grounding skills, strengthen resilience, and clarify what truly matters so they can move toward a more fulfilling life.

Outside of work John experiments with new recipes, plays with his two cats, and re‑watches Avatar: The Last Airbender. John is also a big movie and music fan and enjoys exchanging favorites. He looks forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey.

John Ammon, LPC-Associate

Individual and Group Therapist

Kara is an LPC-Associate under the supervision of Michelle Fox. Kara brings a passion for helping children and adolescents heal from difficult experiences, build resilience, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. She specializes in working with children, teens, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral challenges, life transitions, and emotional regulation difficulties. Kara believes in a strong therapeutic relationship built on safety, trust, and acceptance as the foundation for meaningful healing.

Alice earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Rehabilitation from UNT in 2009.
After working in the mental health field for 3 years, she attended TWU for her Master’s of Social Work degree which she completed in 2026. Alice has worked with many populations in various treatment settings including those impacted by addiction, psychosis, domestic violence, suicidality, and trauma. She also specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ population.
My approach is primarily accesses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic techniques, and a Trauma-Informed ethos, and will guide you through difficult feelings, teach you applicable skills, and help you get a little bit closer to the life you want to live, one step at a time.
When Alice isn’t in the therapy room, you'll find her doing yoga, playing roguelike video games, playing guitar in her metal band, going to local queer events or hanging out with her wife and three Chiweenies!

Trauma-Informed Massage Therapy

Mike Adams is a healthcare professional with 32 years of experience in clinical care. He completed massage therapy training at the Institute of Bodywork Studies in 2016 and brings a strong nursing background—10 years as a nurse aide followed by 21 years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Mike practices a holistic approach to healing that integrates therapeutic massage, yoga, and nutrition-focused gardening. He empowers clients through education, targeted exercise, and evidence-informed self-care strategies to support recovery and long‑term wellness.

His clinical specialties include Swedish and sports massage, cupping, and assisted stretching with applied compression. A longtime Denton resident, Mike is active in the local community and enjoys painting, gardening and landscaping, yoga, camping, and spending time with family.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Ace Mossman, LMT

Aislynn “Ace” Mossman is a compassionate and skilled Licensed Massage Therapist dedicated to helping individuals experiencing pain, tension, and physical dysfunction reconnect with their bodies and experience greater comfort and mobility. Drawing from both professional training and more than a decade of personal experience navigating chronic illness, Ace brings a unique combination of clinical knowledge, empathy, and lived understanding to their work.

Ace understands how it feels when your body is working against you and how physical limitations can affect far more than the body, it can influence confidence, stress, movement, and a person’s overall sense of safety and well-being. Through individualized bodywork, Ace strives to create an environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to participate in their own healing process.

A graduate of the Massage Institute of North Texas, Ace has continued to expand their expertise through specialized training in myofascial therapy, trigger point therapy, cupping, prenatal massage, and hot stones. Ace’s goal is simple: Keep learning and adding to their knowledge of the body so they can encourage the body to heal and thrive.

Audra graduated from TWU in 2008 and has been serving the Denton community as a Registered Nurse for 18 years. Her strong fascination with the human body and the spirit of service called her to bedside nursing, and is now calling her to massage therapy. After a shoulder injury, she used massage to relieve pain and was surprised by how effectively massage could restore comfort and mobility. Receiving massage made her want to take better care of herself in general. Mike Adams, her friend and now TIRG colleague, encouraged her to follow her dreams. She graduated from Massage Institute of North Texas where she excelled and quickly became a fan favorite among their clients. 

Audra practices Swedish massage with a mix of therapeutic techniques, stretching, compression, and range of motion. She is developing a strong understanding of biomechanics and the neurological effects of massage. Audra’s goals are to provide a safe and supportive environment for everyone, and to build a unique massage for their individual goals. She believes that massage is for everyone, and believes in the power of massage to help relieve stress and manage pain. She believes in the services that TIRG provides and is looking forward to participating in community outreach and helping people recover their best self so they can live their fully inspired lives. Audra is a very curious person and life-long learner. She is currently studying to add more abilities, and is drawn to the multitude of massage educational opportunities. Over the next few months she will be adding hot stone, cupping, and Thai-based mat massage.

In her free time, Audra can be found spending time with her husband and their 4 pets. She is a longtime supporter of the Denton arts and live music culture. She makes, sells and donates hand dyed tie-dye clothing and art at local craft markets that raise money for local charities. When the weather and the wind are right, she’ll be at Lake Ray Roberts or Lake Lewisville on her paddle board, watching migrating birds. She also enjoys hiking, biking, fishing, reading, and cooking from scratch. She is known to have a new hobby every 6 months.

Trauma-Informed Yoga

Based in Dallas, Radhika is a certified yoga instructor with over a decade of personal practice and 4+ years of teaching experience, specializing in prenatal, postnatal, and fertility‑focused yoga to support women’s health at every stage. Using mindful movement, breathwork, and gentle flows, Radhika guides individuals to build strength, find calm, and deepen their mind‑body connection. Since 2025 she has supported more than 70 women who are trying to conceive, pregnant mamas, and new mothers as they prepare for safer, smoother deliveries while nurturing their wellbeing every step of the way.

Radhika Jhaver, CYT

Alison has over a decade of personal practice and a formal Yoga Teacher Certification (RYT-200) earned in 2021, Alison brings depth, warmth, and intention to every class she leads.

Her teaching is rooted in the classical tradition of Patanjali yoga, emphasizing mindful presence, compassionate leadership, and authentic connection. Alison creates inclusive spaces where students of all levels feel supported and empowered.

Alison McLallen, CRYT

TIRG Interns

Charlie Grimm

Charlie is a Marriage and Family Therapy intern, certified mediator, and university student working towards his MFT licensure. He holds a philosophically oriented and scientifically grounded approach to the therapeutic process in order to derive meaning and construct personal narratives for those who want to understand themselves. His systemic approach to therapy stems from his belief that people are a product of their environment, as well as how they interact within it. His experience with diverse populations and their equally diverse challenges provides him with a well-rounded perspective on life and all that it throws at you. Combining the exploratory and artistic approaches of the powerful classic psychologist with the modern, all-encompassing framework of contemporary therapy, Charlie aims to create a unique process for a wide variety of clients in a way that suits them best.

Outside of the therapy room, Charlie enjoys painting, writing music, reading pulp-fiction, riding his old but trustworthy bike, playing with his dogs, hiking in the woods, contemplating the human condition, attempting to understand metaphysics, and playing overly-complicated and story-driven strategy video games.

Marriage and Family Therapist-Intern