Counseling Staff
Meet the Counseling Staff
Lizett earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino, and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University.
Her counseling approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral and person-centered. She works with concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, student parents, women’s issues, and crisis intervention.
Dr. Chris Wilder, LPC-S
Director, MCC Student Counseling Center (Tarleton State University)Dr. Wilder is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Approved Supervisor with over 30 years of experience in college counseling centers, outpatient clinics, schools, and faith-based settings.
He earned his master’s degree and doctorate in Counseling from the University of North Texas and is licensed as an LPC-S in Texas.
Elizabeth graduated from Midway High School and earned an Associate Degree in Child Development from McLennan Community College.
Lexi earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Tarleton State University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
She uses cognitive-behavioral and person-centered approaches and has experience in inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings.
Corey earned his degrees in Social Work from Baylor University and a Master of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Texas State University.
He emphasizes resilience, insight from lived experiences, and collaborative problem-solving, with experience in crisis intervention, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and stress.
Jennifer Esparza-Arismendi, MA, NCC, LPC-Associate
Counselor, Workforce & Special Populationsjesparzaarismendi@mclennan.edu
Jenn earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seminary of the Southwest.
Her approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and social justice-oriented. She is earning clinical hours under the supervision of Sylveria Sanchez, LPC-S.
Lacey earned her Bachelor's and Master's of Social Work degrees from Tarleton State University and Baylor University.
She utilizes a strength-based framework through a trauma-informed lens, empowering students to develop critical harm reduction skills to support stability.
Taylor earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Tarleton State University and her Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Her work is grounded in compassion, trauma-informed care, and helping students build stability and confidence.