About THE TEAM

When your loved one is struggling, it can be overwhelming, and so Shannon wants each family that she works with to feel that someone is looking out for what is best for them.  Over the last decade, she has helped families feel educated and empowered as they make therapeutic placement and academic decisions for their loved one.  Shannon's 

When your loved one is struggling, it can be overwhelming, and so Shannon wants each family that she works with to feel that someone is looking out for what is best for them.  Over the last decade, she has helped families feel educated and empowered as they make therapeutic placement and academic decisions for their loved one.  Shannon's career in mental health started at a residential treatment center that specialized in working with females that struggled with co-occurring disorders.  Her role was to help identify potential fit, provide updates and communication to families and referring professionals, and support transition.  She also founded and was President of the DFW iaedp Foundation Chapter, which helped provide a collaborative network and continuing education for clinicians working with eating disorders.  For the last 7 years, Shannon has worked with more than 200 families as their therapeutic and educational consultant.

Born and raised in Plano, Texas, she spent her academic years in public school, and then graduated from Texas Tech University.  She has been married for almost 20 years, and grounded herself in the Dallas area to raise her kids and be near family.  Being a mother of two, Shannon has experienced how differently her children learn, and used her professional experience to research and find schools that fit their individualized needs.  As a family they enjoy spending time camping and being outdoors.  Shannon also enjoys traveling, playing tennis, spending time with friends, reading, volunteering, and staying organized.

214-470-7226

Shannon@shannond.com

Aaron’s work as a therapeutic and educational consultant comes having spent nearly two decades in mental health working in various roles and levels of care with both adolescents and young adults.  Aaron’s background offers an umbrella of focus including guidance with issues such as severe mood disorders, substance abuse, trauma, learning 

Aaron’s work as a therapeutic and educational consultant comes having spent nearly two decades in mental health working in various roles and levels of care with both adolescents and young adults.  Aaron’s background offers an umbrella of focus including guidance with issues such as severe mood disorders, substance abuse, trauma, learning difficulties, and family dynamics. While Aaron is understanding, warm, and non-judgmental, he is also direct in his approach.  His career includes working with teens in residential treatment, as well as supporting young adults in transition programs that focus on the shift to adulthood, helping them gain the skills needed for independent living.  Aaron has served as Therapist, Clinical Director, Executive Director, and Parent Coach giving him a strong basis from which to assist families of adolescents and young adults who are in crisis, guiding them in an understanding of treatment and helping them find the right resources to fit their particular situation.

Aaron empathizes with parents who want the best for their child. As a father of two young adults, he knows the importance of helping young people gain the skills needed for a fulfilling and productive life. Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife and adult children. He also enjoys cooking, travel, and searching for the perfect cup of coffee.    

801-910-5896

aaron@personalizedfamilysolutions.com

*This serves as disclosure that Aaron currently serves as director at a young adult mental health treatment program, with further details provided to all those seeking services to avoid any conflict of interest.

  Austin began his journey as a therapist working at a residential treatment center in Texas, where he found that his passion is to work with and support the whole family.  For the last several years, he has mastered his craft of family-centric programming at a premier residential treatment program in Utah as a lead therapist, clinical di

  Austin began his journey as a therapist working at a residential treatment center in Texas, where he found that his passion is to work with and support the whole family.  For the last several years, he has mastered his craft of family-centric programming at a premier residential treatment program in Utah as a lead therapist, clinical director and parent coach.  Austin has a focus of incorporating attachment theory into his work in order to help families find lasting psychological connectedness between each other.  Now back in Texas, Austin offers families in difficult situations, a chance to take them through a process of helping them identify and implement specific and catered solutions to their unique needs.

Austin says he is a bit of a "Jack-of-all-trades," with many diverse interests, including volleyball, ultimate frisbee, spikeball, and most recently pickle-ball!. He spends much of his spare time with him wife, Lauren, and dog, Teddy, adventuring around seeing new places. One of his greatest joys is good food, and he can offer up suggestions for practically any cuisine in his area!  Overall, he is an extrovert that seeks to enjoy all different aspects of life with the people he loves.

281-389-8079

austin@personalizedfamilysolutions.com

  *This serves as disclosure that Austin infrequently serves as a therapist at an adult intensive, and runs an alumni group for an adolescent treatment program, with further details provided to all those seeking services to avoid any conflict of interest.

Kelly is our "jack of all trades" within the practice. Originally from Chicago, her husband and son have made Dallas their home on two occasions, most recently since 2017. Kelly began her career at CNN, specifically Larry King Live and went on to work at CBS and PBS. Life pivoted her toward a career in crisis management and after the birt

Kelly is our "jack of all trades" within the practice. Originally from Chicago, her husband and son have made Dallas their home on two occasions, most recently since 2017. Kelly began her career at CNN, specifically Larry King Live and went on to work at CBS and PBS. Life pivoted her toward a career in crisis management and after the birth of her son, she transitioned again to pursue her Master's degree in Child and Family Psychology. Thinking she wanted to be a therapist, she figured out she was WAY better suited to consult. 

In addition to being a consultant within our practice, Kelly is our Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning disabilities sage. She also specializes in "typical" boarding schools and post-secondary placements for students wanting or needing a different path. 

Kelly has been married to her high school sweetheart for close to 25 years and has a 17 year old son. When not working, she enjoys travel, eating, and making the world a funnier place.

312-371-7740

kelly@wolfstrategicadvice.com