Staff
Compassionate professionals dedicated to healing through human and horse connection
Christal is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas with over 30 years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from National-Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from Judson University in Illinois.
Rose brings over 30 years of experience working with and caring for horses, along with a deep passion for helping others through equine-assisted services. She began her professional journey in this field in 2016, earning her certification as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning through PATH International.
In 2018, Rose expanded her expertise by becoming a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, further strengthening her ability to support individuals through meaningful, horse-centered experiences. Her dedication to growth and excellence led her to become a PATH Intl. Certified Mentor in 2022, where she now guides and supports others entering the field.
Known for her compassionate presence and commitment to lifelong learning, Rose is devoted to empowering individuals through the healing connection between humans and horses.
Hi, I'm Roger Dawson. I'm pursuing my master's in counseling at Ouachita Baptist University and am blessed to serve as a counseling intern at New Vine. I bring nearly 30 years of ministry experience walking with students, parents, and adults through the messy, painful, and most vulnerable parts of life. Those years have helped me develop a calm, steady presence that I bring into the counseling room.
I am drawn to helping people make sense of their stories, especially when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or hard to navigate. I enjoy working with both adolescents and adults, and strive to create a safe, restorative space where clients are honored, heard, and able to move toward healing and wholeness.
My approach integrates several evidence-based theories (CBT, IPNB, trauma-informed care, and narrative story work) with a gospel-centered understanding of how God meets us in our brokenness and leads us toward redemption, healing, and renewal. When clients desire it, I offer faith integration as part of the therapeutic process.
My wife, Jackie, and I have been part of the Hunt County community for nearly two decades now, and we have two adult children. Outside of counseling, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, whether on foot or bike, and using my creative talents to write, design, and create work that encourages others.