Mark Sibley Jones, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S, BCN, QEEGD
Counseling and Neuro/Biofeedback
Founder
Founder of the Well Mind Center, Dr. Jones is board certified in neurofeedback (BCIA) and Quantitative EEG (QEEG). He is a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist–and board approved as a supervisor for both licenses. He directs the neurofeedback program at UTSA where he trains master and doctoral level counseling students and conducts research on treating anxiety and PTSD. Dr. Jones is past president of the International Society for Neuroregulation and Research, past president of the Biofeedback Society of Texas, and founding member of the University of Texas at San Antonio Chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society.
CV Vocational experience
“I have had the pleasure of working with Dr Mark Jones over these past many years as a clinical colleague and fellow life-long learner. I have been impressed with the utmost quality and attention to detail that Dr Jones gives in his clinical EEG and QEEG work – in data acquisition, well exceeding minimal standards; in data analysis, using his extremely deep knowledge to address EEG concerns and QEEG findings; in report writing, producing among the most comprehensive, individualized, and clinically relevant report formats I have ever seen. His teaching skills are also excellent, and he offers a comprehensive QEEG course which serves as a thorough foundation leading to QEEG certification.”
–Robert P Turner, MD
Pediatric Neurology and Epileptology
“I don’t recall which meeting, but well over a decade ago, I met Mark Jones. He had students and interns, so we immediately had common ground. His students had good projects and he always asked good questions, staying on the leading edge of this rapidly evolving field, while never claiming excessively. Mark attended many of my workshops and EEG/qEEG group review sessions, as well as individual case reviews, even though he already has the required certifications. He has become one of the more reliable replies I see online advising both professionals and potential clients. Mark has a quiet way about him, but as the saying goes: ‘quiet waters run deep’. If you are reading this as a reference or review, you are likely looking for someone knowledgeable, trustworthy and professionally qualified. Look no farther than Mark.”
–Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD-Emeritus
CSO, Brain Science International
Laurel Cook, PhD, MS, LPC
Counseling, Neuro/Biofeedback, EMDR
Clinical Director
Dr. Cook focuses on expanding and deepening personal skills needed to cope with the challenges of life that can negatively affect healthy living styles and relationships. For over 30 years, she has worked with persons suffering from trauma, domestic abuse, addictions, and relationship stress. Dr. Cook specializes in improving communication and social skills, managing stress, anger management, conflict resolution, fostering spiritual health, and transformation skills—with children, adolescents and adults. In addition to talk therapy, she provides neurofeedback and biofeedback and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is currently working toward BCIA Certification in Neurofeedback (BCN) and is supervised by Dr. Jones for her neurofeedback and QEEG work.
Dr. Cook completed her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) where she serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Counseling Department.
Victori Amaya, BS
Practice Administrator
Victori will most likely be your first point of contact. You will find her to be very compassionate. She loves being able to help and to ensure that you are matched with someone that best fits with you and your needs.
Victori is in the master’s program for clinical mental health counseling at UTSA. She is also in the neurofeedback program and really excited about getting into that more. She moved to San Antonio in 2023 from Amarillo with her 90-pound dog Marshall. Victori enjoys creating art and has taken a few local pottery classes since moving here. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and has taken over 500 hours in yoga training and taught yoga for 5 years before moving here.
Sarah Carli Jones, MA, LPC
Counseling
Carli holds a Masters of Counseling from Wayland Baptist University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience working with adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, abuse, PTSD, stress management, school issues, or psychosis. Carli works with adolescents looking to learn coping skills, improve communication with friends and/or family, process past or current abuse/trauma, or just have someone to talk things over with.
Carli’s compassionate nature helps her relate to and help adolescents navigate life and teenage years. She also works with adolescents who may be transitioning from an inpatient to outpatient setting.
Adolescence is a difficult time of life and struggling with mental illness only makes it harder. Carli strives to be empathetic, understanding, open-minded, and non-judgmental, so as to provide adolescents with a safe place to discuss painful topics.
Melissa Boggs, MS, LPC
Counseling, Neuro/Biofeedback, EMDR
QEEG Processing Assistant
Melissa holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is currently working toward BCIA Certification in Neurofeedback (BCN) and is supervised by Dr. Jones for her neurofeedback and QEEG work. Melissa provides counseling and neuro/biofeedback for trauma, anxiety, depression, abuse, stress management, anger management, dementia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychosis. Melissa works with children, adolescents, and adults to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, neurofeedback, and various other modalities of biofeedback.
Emily Surratt, MS, LPC, NCC
Counseling and Neuro/Biofeedback
Neurofeedback Coordinator
Emily Surratt holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is Trauma-Focused CBT trained and Neuro/Biofeedback trained and provides talk therapy and neuro/ biofeedback services for children, adolescents, and adults both in person and via telehealth. Her specialties include bereavement, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, sex trafficking), neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, sensory-processing disorder), LBGTQIA+, anger management, mood disorders, personality disorders, and career counseling. She is working towards her BCIA Certification in Neurofeedback (BCN) and is supervised by Dr. Jones for her neurofeedback and QEEG work. If you are looking for a compassionate and dynamic therapist with years of experience who can help with you or your child’s journey, no matter what it looks like, she will provide that safe space to process, heal, and grow. As the Neurofeedback Coordinator, Emily uses her knowledge of the field to help potential clients and caregivers gain an understanding of neurofeedback, explaining the process and what to expect, and answering questions to determine if neurofeedback may be a treatment option for you or your loved one.
Julie B. Gowen, MSW, LCSW-S,
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S)
Counseling and Play Therapy
Julie works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Of particular interest, she loves working with teenagers–and couples seeking pre-marital counseling. Julie utilizes a variety of tools to meet the needs of the diverse population she serves, to include: art, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, journaling, play, and visualization, to name a few.
She looks at the connections between mind, body, and spirit–maintaining a philosophy of caring and compassion, coupled with enthusiasm–to empower people to look deep within to find their inner strengths and build upon them. More info
Katrina Lee Hallmark, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist
Neuropsychology Assessments
Dr. Hallmark is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who received her Doctor of Psychology Degree from the Miami Institute of Psychology in Miami, Fl. in 1997 where she specialized in Neuropsychology. She completed her Internship at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine & the Kennedy-Krieger Institute. Dr. Hallmark has 31 years of experience treating children and adolescents. She specializes in Neuropsychological Evaluations, Assessments for Learning Disorders, Dyslexia Testing, ADHD treatment and evaluation and Social Skills Groups. More info
Antonio Ramirez de León, PhD, LPC-S, DMin
Counseling and Spiritual Direction
Dr. Ramirez works with Adults, Young Adults and Couples, in the areas of Anxiety, Abuse & Trauma, Grief, Career Counseling, Cultural & Spiritual Issues, Depression, Individual Growth, Marital Enrichment & Counseling, Men’s issues, Parenting effectiveness and Group Therapy. My specialty is working with individuals or couples, who are willing to heal, grow, and are searching for deeper understanding of their relationship with themselves, others and nature. I also integrate the spiritual dimension and the cultural background of my clients helping them to explore their understanding of God and/or the Sacred as they understand it. Besides relationships, I will help individuals and couples find a deeper meaning and purpose in their lives. He has a very extensive and solid clinical, theological, and academic background in relational issues, men’s issues, cultural adaptation, grief work, and spiritual growth and healing. Group therapy is also a modality that I have used with very positive results with young adults. The most special and unique aspect of my practice is the integration of the best in psychotherapy, spirituality, and cultural awareness. My practice is extensive in both English and Spanish for US and foreign born individuals. More info
Devon E. Romero, Ph.D., NCC, LPC
Counseling and Neuro/Biofeedback
Dr. Romero is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling at the University of Texas at San Antonio where she trains master’s and doctoral level counseling students. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is currently working toward BCIA Certification in Neurofeedback (BCN) and is supervised by Dr. Jones for her neurofeedback and QEEG work. Dr. Romero has specialized training and experience in child and adolescent counseling, marriage and family counseling, and trauma. She provides counseling and neurofeedback for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, aggression and conduct problems, and family conflict in addition to other conditions and issues. Dr. Romero works with children, adolescents, and adults, and is available for virtual counseling and remote neurofeedback.
Katrina Presswood, MS, LPC, NCC
Counseling and Neuro/Biofeedback
Katrina earned her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is working toward her doctorate in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) at Our Lady of the Lake University. She counsels children, adolescents, and adults of all ages as they deal with trauma, chronic pain, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and stages of life issues. She is currently working toward BCIA Certification in Neurofeedback (BCN) and is supervised by Dr. Jones for her neurofeedback and QEEG work and is available for neurofeedback, in-person or virtual talk therapy, and other types of biofeedback treatment modalities. Katrina considers it her privilege to be a part of her client’s healing journey and goal achievement; she aims to provide a safe space in which her clients feel comfortable and respected.
Cerise M. Edmonds, MEd, MS, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Dr. Mark S. Jones, LPC-S
Counseling, Neuro/Biofeedback
Cerise is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor Associate committed to providing effective mental health counseling services. Her educational journey includes a B.S. in Family and Child Development, an M.Ed. in Student Affairs, and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Cerise has a strong foundation in counseling and has experience as a neurofeedback clinician working with the San Antonio community. Cerise continually seeks opportunities for growth and development to enhance her ability to make a positive impact on the lives of others. She is currently working toward BCIA Certification in Neurofeedback (BCN) and is supervised by Dr. Jones for her neurofeedback and QEEG work.
Greg Cummins, MS, MPA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Cheryl Shulter, MS, LPC-S
Counseling, Neuro/Biofeedback
Greg holds dual master’s degrees in clinical mental health counseling and public administration from the University of Texas San Antonio. During his time in the United States Marine Corps and deployment to Iraq in 2003, he learned the unequivocal value of leadership and teamwork. His value set would also set him on a path working within the criminal justice system for almost two decades. Greg believes that the concept of working as a team directly applies to the therapeutic relationship that will serve to achieve the goals that his clients desire. He completed his one-year internship at Kerrville State Hospital where he specialized in individual and group therapy aimed at ameliorating symptoms pertaining to psychosis and severe mood disorders. He is also passionate about neurofeedback and its efficacy as a treatment modality. The world of neurofeedback has provided immense opportunity for Greg, as he was fortunate enough to be mentored by Dr. Mark Jones in his lab at the University of Texas San Antonio. His years of real-world experience locally and abroad have made him see the value in counseling—not only to address current struggling or maladies of an individual’s psychological disposition, but to also help his clients transcend barriers and become successful in life. Greg has experience working with first responders, military personnel, psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, treatment teams, and career development. He is available for talk-therapy as well as neurofeedback treatment. Greg’s neuro/biofeedback services are provided under the supervision of Dr. Jones.
Emma Tharp, MS, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Mark S. Jones, LPC-S
Counseling, Neuro/Biofeedback
Emma is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and doctoral student working toward her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at UTSA. She is pursuing BCIA Certification in Neurofeedback (BCN) and is supervised by Dr. Jones. With a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Emma’s academic background positions her to provide integrative counseling and neurofeedback services. Her professional experience working with detained, high-needs youth and families navigating the criminal justice system helped refine an interpersonal, trauma-informed approach. Emma currently offers in-person talk therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and other common stresses related to identity development and life transitions. She additionally provides neurofeedback services to children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Emma believes that all people innately possess the capacity to understand themselves, self-regulate, and create lives that paint smiles on their faces. If you want a therapist who is fun to work with, excited to get to know you, and will remain committed to your own personal development, look no further!