At The Child & Family Counseling Center, our team of licensed therapists and mental health professionals is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults through compassionate, personalized care. We provide comprehensive assessment services and tailor treatment to meet the unique needs of those we serve, utilizing evidence-based practices. Our specialties include therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, eating disorders, and feeding issues, as well as family counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychological assessments.
Check out our experienced clinicians below to find the right fit for your mental health needs.
Licensed Psychologists
Mary E. Payne, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, HSP
Clinic Director – Founder
*Limited availability to take new patients.*
However, she is directly supervising all of our pre-licensed mental health clinicians and will be involved in your treatment via supervision. She is also completing intakes with thorough clinical interviews to help provide direction for your or your child’s care.
Megan Blonder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Specialty Areas: Child and Adolescent Behavior and Emotional Health, Psychoeducational testing, ADHD, School/Academic Issues, Autism, Social Skills, and more.
Sarah Brown, PhD, Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
*Not currently taking new clients*
Specialty Areas: Autism, OCD, ODD, anxiety, ADHD, children, adolescents, families, behavior modification, comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations.
Licensed Professional Counselor – Licensed Mental Health Service Providers
Allison Tarics, LPC-MHSP
Specialty Areas: Adolescent & Adult, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Social/Relationship Concerns, Family/Transition Issues, School Issues, LGBTQIA+, people pleasing, giftedness
Hannah Merrell, LPC-MHSP
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Body Image, Eating Issues, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions
Alyssa Buron, MS, LPC-MHSP, NCC
*Limited availability*
Specialty Areas: Children (2-7) with behavioral issues, defiance, attachment issues, anxiety, or ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Phase of Life Struggles
Pre-Licensed Professional Counselors – under supervision
Alexandria “Al” Hudson, NCC
*Limited availability*
Specialty Areas: Adolescent & Adult, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Children 2-7
Harrison Drew, Ed. S, NCC, LPC-MHSP (temp)
*Not currently accepting new patients*
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Social Skills, Teens, Young Adults, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, Transitions
Devin Rush, MS, LPC-MHSP (temp)
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Children & Teens, LGBTQIA+, Girls/Women
Sarah Smith, MA, LPC-MHSP (temp)
Specialty Areas: Trauma, Anxiety, Neurodiversity, Life Transitions, Depression
Graduate Students
Christi Johnson, MS, Clinical Intern
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Young Children
Taylor Braile, MS, Practicum Intern
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Young Children, Finding Balance
Accepting Clients starting May, 2025
Offers reduced student rates!
To learn more about graduate opportunities:
If you are interested in a practicum or internship with the CFCC please complete this form.
- Please note, the CFCC is no longer accepting students for fall 2024.
Administrative Staff
Andrea- Administrative Assistant
Andrea is the person you hear on the other end of your calls to the front desk. She responds to emails and helps with anything you may need. She is also the smiling face there to greet you for your in office appointments Monday-Thursday.