Meet Our Therapists
Meet Our Therapists
Our mission at DreamLab Counseling is to help people find, discuss, explore, and rediscover a greater sense of purpose within them and reach their potential. The process is used to help counsel, mentor, and propel others to positively affect those in their sphere of influence.
Contrel Neal, LCSW
Contrel Neal, LCSW
Contrel Neal is a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with over 20 years of experience helping families, adults, children, teenagers, and couples. He specializes in trauma therapy and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients moved from the pain or paralyzing affects of past traumatic events. He is passionate about helping families find peace and balance by identifying areas in their relationships in need of strengthening and providing the support to repair and rebuild their connections. He works with those that experience *depression *grief *anger *anxiety *panic attacks find healthier ways to show up for their lives.
Contrel completed his Master’s Degree at the University of Georgia in 2006. He obtained diplomas from Rhema Bible Training Center (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma) in the area of Pastoral Ministries (2008) and from the School of Worship (2009). His varied range of training offers clients a safe place to find guidance, process life’s challenges, and find help through traditional psychotherapy and Christian counseling.
Dr. Jennifer Turner-Marks DSW, LMSW, LPC
Jennifer Turner-Marks holds a doctorate and master's degrees in Counseling and Social Work. She earned her Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Arkansas University and her Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Jennifer has completed her Doctorate of Social Work degree at the University of Kentucky. She has over 18 years of counseling and social work practice experience. She is licensed as an LPC in the state of Arkansas and licensed as a social worker in Arkansas and Texas. Her clinical experience includes working with individuals, families, children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to working to meet the mental health needs of others, Jennifer is also the Field Education Director and Clinical Instructor of the Master of Social Work Program at Texas A&M University - Texarkana.
*Family and Relationship Issues *Self-image and Self-Esteem Issues
*Grief *Depression *Anxiety *Anger and Stress Management
Deziray Hernandez, BS, MSW Cadidate
Deziray is a committed social work professional currently pursuing a Master of Science in Social Work at Texas A&M University – Texarkana. With a solid background in psychology from her Bachelor of Science degree at the institution, she adopts a compassionate and client-focused approach in her practice. Additionally, Deziray brings valuable experience from her time a Correctional Officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, enabling her to navigate complex environments and advocate effectively for vulnerable populations. She is dedicated to promoting mental health, crisis, and encouraging positive behavior change through evidence-based practices.
*Veterans and Family Support *Women's Issues *Depression *Anxiety *Anger Management
Alana Lindsey, BS MSW Candidate
Alana Lindsey earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M - Texarkana. Her compassionate nature and deep empathy, she creates a safe space for clients to and process challenging topics and events. Her background in medical social work sparked a passion for advocating for clients to access proper and adequate treatment. Alana employs a holistic approach, integrating various techniques and strategies to guide each individual toward their healthiest and most authentic self.
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*Trained in Trauma-Focused CBT *Family Issues *Depression *Anxiety *Stress Management*
