Counseling and Therapy Services
Mental, behavioral, and other healthcare is provided by a partnership of professional counselors and therapists at
The Bird House
1615 Co Rd 107, Hutto, TX 78634
Payment Options:
Private pay and some insurance plans are accepted but vary by therapist. You pay your therapist/counselor directly.
Simple Sparrow Care Farm is the hosting facility for all services. We are NOT a clinic or provider and as such, you will not be billed by Simple Sparrow.
The Bird House Mission Statement
Working together to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed therapy services, counseling, and training to individuals, families, care-givers, and professionals with access to Simple Sparrow Care Farm.
Therapists
Recreational Therapist
Services for ages 2+ : Animal Assisted, Therapeutic Play, Therapeutic Art
Contact: (512) 814-6223
Bri Martindale, CTRS
Bri graduated from Texas State University with a bachelors in Recreation Administration, specializing in recreation therapy. She also obtained minors in art and design and social work. She is clinically licensed as a recreation therapist. She has worked as a contract therapist in the Central Texas community and also at Seton Shoal Creek and Dell Children’s Medical Center. She stayed home with her children for a season, and co-coordinated the All Abilities Ministry at her church. Her family also began doing foster care at this time. Currently, she works as a recreation therapist at The Bird House.
Bri loves Jesus, people, animals, art, writing and camping with her family. She has a passion for encouraging individual growth, creativity and positive self-expression for all persons with varying types of abilities. Bri is bright and encouraging. Her therapy style focuses on an individual’s strengths. Her practice is very “person first.” She also uses many TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) techniques in her practice. She truly believes that relational connection is an excellent modality for healing. She also enjoys using nature, farm, animals and art as great modalities for healing. She desires to offer her services as a safe place to find peace, hope and healing for children and their families.
Bri is available to take on new clients for therapy. Please reach out if she can be of service to you. Texting is the best way to communicate.
Charlotte Crary, Ed.S, LPC, NCC
Charlotte is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, a Certified Addiction Specialist, and a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families. Charlotte has over ten years of experience developing trauma-informed clinical programs for treatment centers and non-profit organizations across the country. Her approach to treatment focuses on the family as a whole and integrates sensory play, art, music, and play to build trust and teach mindfulness. Charlotte is currently finishing her trauma-focused dissertation in pursuit of her Doctorate in Community Care and Counseling with a focus on Trauma. She holds a Master of Education in School Counseling, an Education Specialist (Ed.S) degree in Community Care and Counseling with a focus on trauma, is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
Charlotte lives in Georgetown, TX with her husband and two children. Her son has Level 3 Autism with limited communication. Charlotte specializes in integrating trauma-informed care with special needs treatment modalities to help families like hers navigate the resources and services available to them. Charlotte offers parent sessions and advocacy services in addition to trauma-informed counseling to families with special needs.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Services for 12+ : Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Specializes in Trauma and PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders
Contact: (737)279-4894
Website: findinghope.llc
Izzy Beeson, MA, LPC
Izzy's approach to working with clients is compassionate and person-centered. She believes each person is the expert on themselves and therefore her role is to be a supportive guide throughout the healing process. Her training and experience have afforded her the opportunity to work with a variety of issues, including but not limited to, complex trauma, sexual abuse or sexual assault grief & loss, anxiety, depression, and those who may be experiencing heightened stress related to family, work, or social situations. You may be bringing years of hurt and challenging situations into counseling and she will be here to support you with that pain. She is certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). This is an evidence-based practice that promotes healing with the use of eye movements. She is certified in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She specializes in helping trauma survivors find their voice to take healing back into their hands. She is here to assist you in your healing journey.
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified School Counselor, Certified in Mental Health First Aid
Services for all ages and identities.: Trained in EMDR, IFS, and ART; Certified for Perinatal Mental Health, PMH-C
Contact: (512) 402-2041 | jamie@jamiedelgado.com
Website: www.jamiedelgado.com
Jamie Delgado MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
In 2006, Jamie earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin with a minor in Early Childhood Studies. Jamie spent over a decade working for the public school system, mostly in middle school. During her time as a teacher, she noticed that some of her students struggled to learn due to what she called an emotional void. It was important for her to find a way to reach these students. The experience inspired her to pursue a Masters degree in Professional Counseling at Texas State University. During this time, Jamie learned trauma is the term used to describe this emotional void and how it affects children’s ability to learn. Due to her interest in trauma, Jamie has become trained in EMDR, IFS, and ART.
Jamie serves individuals of all ages and identities. She’s compassionate, welcoming, safe and patient. She believes the client knows their life experiences better than anyone else. She is not here to “fix” the client or tell them what to do. As a therapist, she assists the client in finding meaning and purpose, unburdening the past, resolving unresolved trauma, finding their authentic self, and reaching their personal goals. She is here to help the client find their voice and choose how they are going to live their life story. She is their hope merchant and believes healing is possible.
Jennie Johnson, MEd, LPC
Jennie earned a Bachelor and Master’s degree from Southern Methodist University in 1984/1990. In 2019, she earned a Master of Education in Counseling from Texas A & M- Central Texas and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is trauma informed, and has experience in grief, addiction, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression. Jennie volunteers as a grief counselor at Camp Agape, a non-profit Christian bereavement camp for children and families, and has served on their Board of Directors. She resides in Georgetown, Texas with her husband and has one son.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Services for ages 18+ : Christian Counseling, Grief Counseling, Talk Therapy, Trained in TBRI
Contact: (512) 642-3509 | (512) 686-6098
Jez Guion
Graduate Counseling Student Intern
Contact: (737)279-4894
Jez is a graduate counseling student intern at Finding Hope, LLC, supervised by Izzy Beeson, MA, LPC-S. She is completing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has nearly five years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.
Jez is passionate about learning how to and having the opportunity to serve those who serve and have served, including military veterans and first responders and the families that serve alongside them. She is studying trauma-informed counseling techniques and has completed Marti Smith’s Trauma Informed Training at Simple Sparrow. Jez takes a humanistic counseling approach and works with clients considering the whole person, including cultural, spiritual/religious, and individual backgrounds, as well as any trauma experiences. She is passionate about helping and supporting people discover their strength to meet life's challenges. Jez believes that with compassion, empathy, acceptance, and support, people can find their own strength within to begin the courageous journey to healing and growth. Jez is honored and humbled to support you on your journey.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Services for all ages.
Contact: 512.588.9222
Website: http://spillarcounseling.com/
Katie Spillar, LMFT
Katie has a passion for helping the most vulnerable children and their families. Katie loves to support families that have been touched by attachment wounds, trauma, foster/adoption, that are neurodivergent, or that have a sensitive nervous system. Katie graduated from Southwestern University with a major in Psychology and minor in Communications, and she went on to get her master’s degree from the University of Houston- Clear Lake in Behavioral Science-Family Therapy. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has provided therapeutic services in many different settings including therapeutic residential treatment center, treatment center for child survivors of sexual abuse and their families, foster/adoption care agency, attachment and trauma center, and private practice. Katie’s work is attachment-based, trauma-informed, and is grounded in interpersonal neurobiology. Basically, Katie believes that connection with self and others, regulation, and felt-safety are imperative for secure relationships and healthy behavior. Katie is trained in EMDR, Theraplay, TBRI, The Circle Of Security, and Sand Tray. Katie also serves as a Small Group Coach for a training program, Being With, created by Robyn Gobbel, that enhances clinicians’ and parent educators’ interpersonal neurobiology awareness and skills. Katie offers parent counseling, child counseling, family counseling, and group counseling, and she works collaboratively with each client to determine what their family needs most for healing and growth.
Occupational Therapist, Registered & Licensed
Services for all ages (birth to 99+)
Contact: (903) 203-1506
Katy Hardin, OTR/L
Katy graduated from Auburn University with her BA in Psychology and University of Texas Medical Branch with her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Throughout her career, mental health and pediatrics have been her focus. She has experience in outpatient and psychiatric settings with adolescents and children. Katy is passionate about empowering children and families to find peace and purpose in their lives. She has experience with trauma-informed care, daily living skills, hand writing, sensory processing and integration, fine motor skills, visual motor integration, and more. She enjoys hiking and being outdoors as well as exploring different creative mediums and reading a good book.
Occupational Therapist, Registered & Licensed
Services for all ages (birth to 99+) : Certified in Therapeutic Listening, Interactive Metronome, CiSM, Athletic Training, and Massage Therapy
Contact: (512) 642-3509
Website: CreativeTherapies.com
Marti Smith, OTR/L
Marti graduated from Indiana University in 1996. She is a Child Trauma Academy Fellow, a TBRI Travis County Collaborative participant, and co-founder of Simple Sparrow Farm, a non-profit where she collaborates with Jamie Tanner, Simple Sparrow owner, and president, to help heal individuals through farm-related activities. Marti began her OT career at the Covered Bridge Special Education Co-op where she specialized in autism, handwriting, and creative adaptive equipment provided on a minimal budget. She currently specializes in sensory regulation as it relates to trauma and has helped develop the sensory portions of the CTA's NMT and TCU's TBRI education. She has completed additional certification and training in Interactive Metronome, Therapeutic Listening, Wilbarger Deep Pressure Protocol, Therapeutic massage, Floor Time, Vestibular Dysfunction, Reflex Integration, Picky Eating, Athletic Training, CISM, and Rescue Scuba Diving. She has been an international speaker since 2004, sharing her passion to help children in creative, fun, inexpensive, and simple therapeutic ways. She resides in Austin, Texas with her husband and two children. She enjoys traveling, nature, photography, quilting, and spending time at Simple Sparrow Care Farm.
Speech Language Pathologist
Services for birth-18 : Speech, Language, and Feeding Disorders
Contact: (512) 814-7443
Website: wallflowertherapy.com
Samantha Whittley, M.S., CCC-SLP
Samantha received her Masters of Science in Speech Pathology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2012. Over the last 10 years, Samantha has had the pleasure of working in multiple facilities in various capacities, providing passionate, quality care to patients ranging from infancy to adolescence. Samantha has focused her clinical skills on early identification and intervention of language disorders, speech-sound and fluency disorders, social-communication deficits, including autism, executive function deficits, including ADHD, and feeding/swallowing deficits. Along with identifying and addressing the root cause, Samantha works collaboratively with parents and caregivers to develop strategies to incorporate in daily routines to facilitate functional communication between caregiver and child. She feels that every child and family is different, requiring a therapy plan tailored specifically to you and your child.
Do you find nature calming or invigorating? Does gardening or caring for animals help you relieve stress?
Studies show that spending time outdoors improves overall mental health and well-being. That's why Simple Sparrow has partnered with local therapists to provide affordable mental health care and occupational therapy services right at the care farm. All counselors and therapists are trauma informed and make a customized care plan for every client. Whether you prefer to enjoy the care farm from the back porch at The Bird House or get acquainted with the animals up close in the barn, our professional team will help you find your "just right" level of comfort.
Disclosure Statement:
The professional therapist leases space from Simple Sparrow Care Farm and MAY NOT hold all the same views/opinions/practices as Simple Sparrow. We partner and collaborate with a diversity of professionals to provide our diverse community the most beneficial options for their own personal mental health and well being. For questions or concerns, please contact the therapist directly.