The Center for Counseling and Behavioral Health at The Potter’s House
The Center for Counseling and Behavioral Health provides comprehensive mental health services through counseling and life coaching for individuals and families. Our staff consists of highly trained, certified, and licensed professionals who meet all national and state regulatory requirements.
We utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches and best practices proven to support emotional, intellectual, social, and physical well-being. Our services are designed to help clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, panic, grief, trauma, and crisis-related concerns. Through individualized and collaborative care, clients are equipped with practical tools and clinically supported strategies that promote resilience, stability, and long-term wellness.
By fostering a supportive, confidential, and client-centered environment, we create space for authentic expression and measurable progress. Our mission is to walk alongside individuals and families as they work toward healing, improved quality of life, and sustainable well-being.
Kendale Brown is trained as a professional counselor (LPC), a chemical dependency counselor (LCDC), an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, and a mental health first aid instructor. In addition, she has completed marriage and family therapy coursework and earned her Master of Arts in counseling from Dallas Baptist University. She has also earned her MBA and is a certified life coach and educator.
Brown’s expertise encompasses a wide range of issues including trauma, anger, addiction, anxiety, abuse, phase of life, self-esteem, sexuality, and couples/family conflict. Her diverse background and cross-cultural experience further enhance her ability to connect with clientele, provide support, and help individuals overcome addiction and regain control over their lives.
Brown actively engages with the community and is a sought-after speaker for mental health awareness events and organizations. She demonstrates a great passion for the field of mental health, prioritizing neurodiversity in her work. She is dedicated to helping individuals with ADHD navigate their challenges and ensure they have the necessary support and resources.
Gwendolyn Leslie
Office Manager
Gwendolyn Leslie not only manages departmental operations, but she consistently delivers an exceptional experience through her administrative support and compassionate client engagement.
With an undergraduate degree in communications, a minor in pastoral care and counseling, and graduate coursework in theology, Leslie brings a profound understanding and unique perspective to her work. With over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she has devoted her career to making a positive impact through faith-based initiatives and community outreach. Her extensive expertise and unwavering commitment to serving others make her an invaluable asset to the team.
Kiana Stewart
Administrator
With an impressive academic background and a passion for protocol, Kiana Stewart currently assists with administration for The Potter’s House Center for Counseling and Behavior Health.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Dillard University, where she actively served on various boards for student-led organizations and projects. Noteworthy among these were her contributions to the Mock Trial team, President’s Lecture Series, and the Student Activities Board, which aimed to enhance student engagement on campus and within the surrounding communities.
Continuing her educational journey, Stewart also earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. During her time in law school, she secured an internship with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission where she skillfully drafted opinions for projects and cases related to federal anti-discrimination laws. Demonstrating her commitment and capabilities, she was subsequently hired as an executive intern for her undergraduate mentor’s virtual business-law firm.
This professional experience combined with her dedication, versatility, and exceptional abilities, allow Stewart to contribute to the organization’s healing mission in various domains.
Shari N. Davis, MA, LPC, CCATP
Licensed Professional Counselor
Shari Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and has completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 and Level II Training, a research-based approach to working with couples. In addition, she earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and is also a certified life coach.
Davis is passionate about helping people live fulfilled lives. She blends her academic training with extensive experience in human capital management experience to support clients’ psychological well-being. Her counseling style emphasizes encouragement, education, and empowerment, helping clients find practical solutions to life’s challenges. Davis specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, anger management, and relationship and family dynamics.
Davis believes that building trust and establishing rapport are essential to a successful client-counselor relationship. She provides a therapeutic space where clients can be open and transparent without fear of judgment. In addition to her counseling work, she is an ordained and active elder in The Potter’s House Alliance of Ministers and Elders.
Elza Eapen, MS, NCC, LPC, CCATP
Licensed Professional Counselor
Elza Eapen is a licensed professional counselor associate with a national certified counselor certification. Fluent in English and Malayalam, she possesses a wealth of experience providing counseling and life coaching services to diverse client groups and has served in various settings including hospitals and higher education institutions.
Eapen’s expertise extends to a range of issues including trauma, grief, immigration issues, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. With a collaborative approach, she helps her clientele identify and address the stressors that hinder their quality of life. By fostering a trusting and therapeutic relationship, she creates a safe and nurturing space where clients can learn, heal, grow, and achieve balance in their lives.
Alexandria Turner, MS, LPC, CCATP
Licensed Professional Counselor
Alexandria Turner holds a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling, specializing in supporting teens and adults through depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, and relationship issues. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, she tailors her treatment plans to address the unique needs of each individual.
Turner is proficient in various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. She seamlessly blends these approaches to help her clientele gain valuable insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By empowering each person to develop effective coping strategies, Turner skillfully guides them toward positive and transformative life changes.
Lawanda Whitehorn, MS, M.Ed, NCC, LPC, CCATP
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lawanda Whitehorn is a licensed professional counselor with a Master of Science in counseling and psychology from Troy University. Plus, with over 17 years of dedicated experience, a graduate degree in education, and her military service record, she is committed to helping individuals discover their true potential and become the best versions of themselves!
Whitehorn specializes in helping clients navigate various challenges such as trauma, marriage and family issues, anxiety, and the everyday stresses of life. She firmly believes that everyone deserves a safe and non-judgmental space to process and share their thoughts and emotions openly. As a God-fearing professional, she is committed to providing a nurturing environment for healing and growth.
India D. Richards, MA, NCC, LPC (TX), LCPC (IL), LMHC (IN), TLHT LMHC (FL), EMDR
Licensed Professional Counselor
India D. Richards is a licensed counselor in Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Florida, with a certification in life coaching. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University in Illinois and her Bachelor’s degree in Theology. Additionally, she holds certifications in grant writing, allowing her to secure funding for various mental health initiatives that enhance community access to essential services.
With a deep commitment to holistic healing, India integrates evidence-based therapeutic practices with clients’ spiritual and emotional needs. Her background in theology enables her to offer a faith-inclusive approach for those who seek to incorporate their beliefs into the healing process. She specializes in working with individuals facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal growth.
India’s passion for mental health extends beyond individual counseling—her expertise in grant writing has helped secure vital resources for organizations and underserved communities. Through her work, she strives to empower individuals, strengthen families, and promote overall well-being.
Whether through therapy, coaching, or community advocacy, India is dedicated to helping others navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and hope.