Counseling Staff

Lizett LaStrape, MS, LPC

Director, MCC Student Counseling Center for McLennan Community College

Email: llastrape@mclennan.edu

Lizett received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino. She earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas. Her therapeutic approach is mainly based on Cognitive-Behavioral and Person-Centered strategies and techniques, but comfortably pulls from other approaches to address the needs of the individual. She is experienced in working with community college students with diverse backgrounds and ranges of concerns, such as: life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief/loss, relationships, student parents, women’s issues and crises intervention.

Dr. Chris Wilder, LPC-S           

Assistant Professor and Clinic Coordinator,  Tarleton State University Department of Counseling             

Director, MCC Student Counseling Center  for Tarleton State University

Dr. Chris Wilder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board-Approved Supervisor with over 30 years of professional counseling experiences in outpatient clinics, college counseling centers, public high schools, and faith-based settings. He is Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas.

Dr. Wilder has been trained in counseling clients across the lifespan, including adults, adolescents, and children. Dr. Wilder earned his Master’s degree and doctorate in Counseling from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

Austin received his Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor.  He has over 10 years of experience providing both counseling and case management services to individuals and families in a private practice setting, college counseling center, community center, and a child residential care setting.  Austin has extensive experience working with young adults, adolescents and parents utilizing a trauma informed lens. Austin is influenced by Attachment and Experiential Theory in his approach to counseling and prefers to operate from a client centered perspective, highly regarding the life experience, strengths and wisdom of the client.

Alexis Hicks, MS, LPC              Counselor                                        Email: ahicks@mclennan.edu  

Lexi completed her undergraduate degree from Tarleton State University in Psychology, with a minor in Criminal Justice. She earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience working on both a psychiatric inpatient and outpatient unit in a hospital setting, as well as experience in a private practice setting working with all populations. She utilizes a cognitive behavioral and person-centered therapeutic approach to work towards reaching a client’s specific goals.

Jameson is working toward his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Tarleton State University.

Jameson is practicing under the professional license of Dr. Chris Wilder, LPC-S

Morgan received her B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M University and is working toward her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Tarleton State University. She uses a cognitive behavioral approach to help clients meet their goals. 

Morgan is practicing under the professional license of Dr. Chris Wilder, LPC-S.

Sam received his Bachelor of Science in psychology from Baylor University, and is pursuing his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Tarleton State University. Sam utilizes a humanistic approach to counseling that helps clients navigate life's challenges by exploring themes of meaning, choice, and personal responsibility. He provides a safe ad supportive space for reflection and transformation, with a focus on authentic self-discovery.

Sam is practicing under the professional license of Dr. Chris Wilder, LPC-S.

Elizabeth is a graduate from Midway High School. She received an Associate's Degree in Child Development from McLennan Community College.