Meet The DBT Center Team

Dr. Karyn Hall, founder of the DBT Center in Houston

Meet The Founder:

Karyn Hall, Ph.D.

Dr. Karyn Hall is also the Director of DBTWise, a company that offers supervision and training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Radically Open  DBT.

If you are interested in the differences between overcontrolled and undercontrolled, there is a free webinar on the DBTWise website

Dr. Hall is also the author of a number of books.

Houston DBT Center Therapists

The DBT Center team is a group of highly trained and caring professionals who are dedicated to excellence. Our team is ready to help you build the life you want to live, share and teach you the skills to decrease your loneliness and your suffering, and help you cope more effectively with difficult emotions and situations. We also specialize in providing therapy for children to address emotional and behavioral challenges while supporting parents with tools and strategies to help their children thrive.

At our practice, we are dedicated to fostering a compassionate, supportive, and inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected. We honor the diverse identities and cultural backgrounds of our clients, striving to offer culturally competent and affirming care. As part of our commitment to antiracism, we actively challenge bias and discrimination, continuously educating ourselves to ensure that our practice is a safe space for all individuals. We believe in the power of healing through understanding and collaboration, empowering clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we work towards personal growth, resilience, and improved well-being for all.

All our therapists are fully trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and also offer other evidenced-based treatments such as Radically Open DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parenting therapy, trauma treatments,  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and more.

Kelly Guynes, LCSW

Kelly Guynes, LCSW

Clinical Director, DBT Team Leader, LCSW Supervisor, & Therapist

Jennifer Edwards : DBT therapist in Houston Texas

Jennifer Edwards, LCSW

LCSW Supervisor & Therapist

Jennifer Holzman: DBT Psychologist in Houston Texas

Jennifer Holzman, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Jennifer Edwards, LCSW

Cynthia Powell, Ph.D., LPC-S

Therapist 

Joe Pentony: DBT therapist in Houston Texas

Joe Pentony, LPC

Therapist

Leslie Binyon: DBT therapist in Houston Texas

Leslie Binyon, LCSW

Therapist

Jessica Brady: DBT therapist in Houston Texas

Jessica Brady, LMSW

Therapist

Viola Chavez: DBT therapist in Houston Texas

Viola Chavez, LCSW

Therapist

Emily Trof, LCSW

Marie-Therese, LCSW

Therapist

Jennifer Edwards, LCSW

Frances Fisher, LMSW, CTRS, RYT-200

Therapist

Supervised by Jennifer Edwards, LCSW-S

Jennifer Edwards, LCSW

Beth Reese, Ph.D., E-RYT, M.Ed., LPC-Associate

Therapist

Supervised by Kimberly Harrington-Delgado, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDR Approved Consultant

Jennifer Edwards, LCSW

Grace Verges, LCSW

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Jennifer Edwards, LCSW

Margot Williams, LCSW

Therapist

Stacy Fromberg: DBT therapist in Houston Texas

Stacy Fromberg, LPC

Therapist

Jennifer Edwards, LCSW

Sabrina Munoz, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

DBT Center Administrative Team

Stacy: DBT Center Administrator

Stephanie Carrera

Office Manager

I’m happy to welcome you to the DBT Center. Keeping administrative needs flowing smoothly is an important part of providing effective services and my goal is to help make that happen for everyone. I have experience in billing for over twenty years and medical office management for over seven years. I have four children; three youngest are in college and one grandson.I love spending time with my grandson and taking time to bring my Siberian and Alaskan Huskies to the dog park.

DBT Therapist

Chris Meisenhalder

Business Advisor

Chris Meisenhalder is a dedicated leader in behavioral healthcare operations, with extensive experience in organizational efficiency and compliance. She is experienced in day-to-day operations, contractual and regulatory adherence, budgeting, and management reporting processes that support sustainable growth.

Chris has led worldwide corporate security initiatives, managing strategic planning and operations across over 150 corporate and subsidiary sites globally. She brings an extensive background in business operations across diverse industries, including supply chain management, banking, healthcare, and technology. Her multidisciplinary expertise enables her to implement innovative solutions and drive excellence in complex organizational environments.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Dallas Baptist University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with her family, scuba diving, and participating in outdoor activities.

The team that goes above and beyond to bring you peace.

At Houston DBT Center, everyone from our clinicians to our office staff work passionately to provide you with the life-changing therapeutic services that improve mental well-being.