Great Life Counseling Center

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  Kevin C. Lambert, Psy.D., MBA

  CEO / Licensed Psychologist

  Dr. Kevin Lambert is a Texas licensed psychologist with a sincere passion for developing others and fostering healthier & happier relationships. Dr. Lambert’s unique style of intervention has been described by clients as genuine, warm, respectful, innovative, fun, enlightening, and appropriately challenging. Dr. Lambert’s clinical specialties include couples therapy; child & family therapy; personal & family life transitions (such as divorce & grief); identity & career development; and spirituality/faith issues. In addition to counseling, Dr. Lambert also enjoys providing executive & personal coaching, consultations, and a wide variety of dynamic workshops. Educational and Career Background Dr. Lambert’s interest in the field of psychology began at the young age of 12 and never wavered. At the age of 16, Dr. Lambert began his path towards counseling by becoming a Peer Educator for Planned Parenthood of Decatur, IL. Upon high school graduation, Dr. Lambert continued his pursuit of psychology at Illinois State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology in 1999. Dr. Lambert’s educational journey continued at Spalding University’s School of Professional Psychology, where he earned his M.A. & Psy.D. degrees in Clinical Psychology in 2003 & 2006. Dr. Lambert’s professional experience includes a pre-doctoral fellowship at Salesmanship Club Youth & Family Centers, Inc. (now known as Momentous Institute, Inc.), and an informal postdoctoral fellowship at Southern Methodist University’s Memorial Health Center followed by nearly 10 years as a senior staff member & supervisor. In Fall 2011, Dr. Lambert completed his MBA degree from SMU’s Cox School of Business where he was recognized as a Distinguished Business Leader and member of the Dean’s Circle. In January 2012, Dr. Lambert founded Lambert Psychology, PLLC, which has evolved into what is now known as Great Life Counseling Center. In addition to working on the development of his own organization, Dr. Lambert volunteered to serve on the board of directors for Galaxy Counseling Center for 2 years (Aug. 2010-April 2012) and the executive committee of the Dallas Psychological Association for 4 years (June 2012-May 2016). In recognition of excellence in his contributions to the field of psychology in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Dr. Lambert was awarded the 2023 Distinguished Psychologist of the Year by the Dallas Psychological Association.

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  Gabby Anderson, Ph.D.

  Senior Associate / Licensed Psychologist

  Dr. Gabby Anderson, Ph.D. is a Texas licensed psychologist who provides a collaborative, supportive, and nurturing environment to help her clients address their challenges and enhance their capacity for healing. Dr. Anderson’s approach is grounded in the belief that our early experiences shape our relationships and sense of self, and that by exploring those experiences in an empathic environment, clients can gain insight into their behavior and interpersonal patterns, develop more fulfilling personal relationships, and move towards personal growth. With an emphasis on developing and maintaining a strong therapeutic alliance, Dr. Anderson incorporates psychodynamic, interpersonal, and family systems practices into all aspects of her work. Dr. Anderson provides individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for all ages. She is also passionate about conducting psychological evaluations with children/adolescents and has experience with cognitive, academic, personality, and mood concerns. Dr. Anderson has experience with a variety of presenting concerns including developmental/complex trauma, depression, anxiety, identity development, and relational and adjustment concerns Education and Career Background Dr. Anderson received her Ph.D. in counseling psychology with an emphasis in family psychology from the University of North Texas. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at University of Texas Health – San Antonio where she was part of the Child, Adolescent, and Family track and rotated at Clarity Child Guidance Center, providing child/adolescent and family therapy in an outpatient setting and conducting outpatient and inpatient psychological evaluations. Dr. Anderson has worked in various settings, including community mental health, college counseling centers, and private practice. Within these settings, she has provided individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults, family therapy, group therapy, both brief and comprehensive cognitive, academic, and personality assessments, telehealth, and outreach programming. Dr. Anderson completed her postdoctoral fellowship hours at Great Life Counseling Center under the supervision of Dr. Kevin C. Lambert, Psy.D., MBA. She is now a fully licensed psychologist and assessment supervisor. Dr. Anderson is a Licensed Psychologist (LP) with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TX License #40147; Expires 02/28/2027). For information on how to verify a license, please visit https://www.bhec.texas.gov/verify-a-license/index.html. For information on how to file a complaint, please visit https://www.bhec.texas.gov/discipline-and-complaints/.

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  Heidi Ellis, Ph.D.

  Senior Associate / Licensed Psychologist

  Heidi Ellis, Ph.D., is a Texas licensed psychologist who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate their mental health journeys. As a culturally minded therapist, Dr. Ellis values and respects all identities and strives to create a safe and inclusive space where every individual feels understood and supported. Dr. Ellis’ therapeutic style is characterized by high levels of warmth and collaboration, prioritizing safety and authenticity to create a unique and powerful client-therapist relationship. Through this relationship, self exploration, insight, and meaningful change can occur. Dr. Ellis primarily takes a relational psychodynamic approach in therapy, but continually assesses the needs of each unique individual/family and adapts her interventions and approaches to best fit her clients based on their preferences, personalities, and current psychological research. Dr. Ellis often incorporates evidence-based therapeutic strategies from relational-cultural theory, time-limited psychodynamic theory, acceptance and commitment therapy, and family systems. Dr. Ellis provides play, individual, couples, and family psychotherapy. She has experience with a variety of presenting concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, identity development, relational difficulty, and adjustment concerns. She is also passionate about conducting psychological evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience with assessments focused on cognitive functioning, academic performance, attention/concentration problems, mood concerns, and diagnostic clarification. Educational and Career Background Dr. Ellis received her Ph.D. in counseling psychology with an emphasis in child and family psychology from the University of North Texas. Dr. Ellis has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient community mental health, college counseling, and private practice. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at John-Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. Within these settings, she has provided group and individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, she has conducted comprehensive psychological assessments both inpatient and outpatient for children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Ellis’ research focuses on attachment theory and relational spirituality. Her master’s thesis specifically explored attachment to God, resilience, and posttraumatic growth, and her dissertation explored spiritual/religious abuse and trauma. She is passionate about understanding the positive and negative impacts one’s religious and spiritual identities, and emphasizes the importance of addressing and exploring these identities in therapy. Dr. Ellis completed her postdoctoral fellowship hours at Great Life Counseling Center under the supervision of Dr. Kevin C. Lambert, Psy.D., MBA. She is now a fully licensed psychologist and supervisor. Dr. Ellis is a Licensed Psychologist (LP) with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TX License #40438; Expires 05/31/2027). For information on how to verify a license, please visit https://www.bhec.texas.gov/verify-a-license/index.html. For information on how to file a complaint, please visit https://www.bhec.texas.gov/discipline-and-complaints/. Dr. Ellis also holds an active Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) granted from the PSYPACT Commission: E. Passport issued 08/22/2025; Mobility Number 22914. For information on how to verify PSYPACT Authorizations, please visit verifypsypact.org.

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  Yafa Hill, Psy.D.

  Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow

  Dr. Yafa Hill, Psy.D., MPH, is a postdoctoral fellow that believes in meeting clients where they are and building a foundation of trust through fostering a strong therapeutic alliance. Dr. Hill’s warm, relational approach, interest in exploring existential/faith issues, and great sense of humor facilitate a safe, welcoming space for each of her clients. Dr. Hill’s clinical specialties include: trauma informed care, adult and adolescent therapy, couple’s therapy, and faith/spirituality. She is also passionate about conducting psychological evaluations with adults and children/adolescents with an emphasis on cognitive, academic, personality, and mood concerns. Dr. Hill has experience with a variety of presenting concerns such as: PTSD, Bi-polar, anxiety, and depression. Educational and Career Background Dr. Hill received her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Nebraska Mental Health Centers in Lincoln, NE, where she provided therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples in an outpatient setting and led a DBT skills group and a women’s trauma group. She also conducted psychological evaluations in an outpatient setting. Dr. Hill has worked in various settings including community mental health, private practice, probation facility, schools, and a hospital setting. Dr. Hill is a postdoctoral fellow at Great Life Counseling Center under the supervision of Dr. Kevin C. Lambert, Psy.D., MBA.

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  Marvin Braggs, Psy.D.

  Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow

  Marvin Braggs, Psy.D., is a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their inner worlds, process challenges, and achieve personal growth. He believes in the inherent resilience of each person and empowers clients to develop self-awareness, effective coping strategies, and a deeper understanding of themselves. His collaborative, client-centered approach ensures that therapy is tailored to each individual’s unique needs, goals, and values. Dr. Braggs works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. He is particularly passionate about providing affirming care for LGBTQ clients, supporting individuals healing from religious trauma, and promoting emotional well-being through culturally competent and inclusive practices. Education and Career Background Dr. Braggs completed his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) at California Southern University. He also holds a Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration with an emphasis on Organizational Leadership from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, with a minor in Psychology, from Columbia College. His clinical experience includes providing individual, couples, and group therapy for culturally diverse clients facing concerns such as interpersonal violence, bullying, emotional disturbances, and identity development. Dr. Braggs has also conducted psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. He remains committed to ongoing professional development and delivering compassionate, inclusive care that empowers clients to achieve meaningful change. Dr. Braggs is a postdoctoral fellow at Great Life Counselling Center under the supervision of Dr. Kevin C. Lambert, Psy.D., MBA.

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  Linda Chempanal, Psy.D.

  Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow

  Linda Chempanal, Psy.D., is a postdoctoral fellow who is passionate about helping clients build stronger, healthier relationships—whether through early developmental work with youth and trauma-informed, relational work with individuals, couples, and their families. Dr. Chempanal’s therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in authenticity. She draws from relational, psychodynamic, and emotion-focused frameworks, and incorporates evidence-based strategies, including the Gottman method for couples, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and attachment-focused interventions. She is committed to walking alongside her clients with empathy and cultural humility, empowering children, teens, and couples to thrive in their relationships and within themselves. As a first-generation Asian Indian American, Dr. Chempanal brings a culturally attuned lens to therapy, honoring the intersections of identity, family, and culture in each client’s mental health journey. She has experience supporting individuals and families through concerns such as emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, identity development, behavioral challenges, life transitions, and intergenerational conflict. In her couples therapy work, she helps partners deepen emotional connection, strengthen communication, and work through relational distress. In addition to therapy, she has specialized training in conducting comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on cognitive functioning, attention difficulties, academic performance, mood concerns, and diagnostic clarification. Educational and Career Background Dr. Chempanal earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Oklahoma City University, where she also completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Her dissertation examined the impact of childhood experiences and family support on psychological well-being and self-esteem among Asian Indian immigrants. She also earned a Master’s degree in General Psychology from Walden University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston. She completed an APA-accredited internship at JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas, where she received advanced training in individual and group therapy, consultation, and assessment. Dr. Chempanal has worked in diverse clinical settings, including university counseling centers, juvenile justice programs, and integrated behavioral health clinics. Dr. Chempanal joins Great Life Counseling Center as a postdoctoral fellow under the supervision of Dr. Kevin C. Lambert, Psy.D., MBA.

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  Mr. Tony Bowers

  Associate / MFT Intern

  Mr. Tony Bowers, M.A. is a Marriage & Family Therapy Intern who enjoys creating environments conducive for his compassionate and client-centric approach to therapeutic progress. He is on mission to serve others by using his talent and skills to be a catalyst for health and well-being. Mr. Bowers genuinely believes in the value of relationships, which is why he is passionately pursuing the areas of family and couples therapy, personal and family transitions, and trauma/abuse issues for adults and young adults. Educational and Career Background Mr. Bowers completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky, where he earned a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Marketing. He enjoyed a successful career as a corporate executive, which provided him daily opportunities to provide informal counseling, mentoring and coaching to demographically diverse teams. Through partnering with others, Mr. Bowers uniquely connects and compassionately influences the development of those he serves. Mr. Bowers is an active member of his church serving in several ministries relevant to his clinical profession, including: Couples Ministry, Overseer (Elder), Marriage Mentors and Couple Support Coordinator. He leads workshops for Marriage-Intensive weekends, and he and his wife currently lead a Small Group for couples. Mr. Bowers recently completed his Master of Arts degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Amberton University. Mr. Bowers is a Marriage & Family Therapy Associate at Great Life Counseling Center providing services under the onsite supervision of Dr. Kevin Lambert, Psy.D.

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  Eric Wooten, M.A., LPC

  Associate / Licensed Professional Counselor

  Eric Wooten, M.A., is a licensed professional counselor who is passionate about seeing others build healthy, thriving relationships. Mr. Wooten’s therapeutic style is a combination of warmth, wit, and wisdom with a laid-back temperament and utilizing a cognitive behavioral, solution- focused framework. Mr. Wooten’s interests include: couples therapy, infidelity recovery, spirituality & faith issues, and family therapy. Mr. Wooten is also a phenomenal speaker who provides dynamic workshops and programs to address relationship issues. Educational and Career Background Eric received a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2012, and became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2015. He is also an ordained minister, serving in church ministry from 2005-2020, before launching his own ministry to couples, Altared Marriage, in 2020. Mr. Wooten is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TX License #73788; Expires 05/31/2027). For information on how to verify a license, please visit https://www.bhec.texas.gov/verify-a-license/index.html. For information on how to file a complaint, please visit https://www.bhec.texas.gov/discipline-and-complaints/.

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