Stacie Dowler Silvas, M.A., LPC

Stacie approaches counseling with the conviction that each person was created to thrive in life and relationships. Everyone encounters problems, pain, loss and many other challenges, but these do not need to determine one’s identity or future. Stacie’s therapeutic approach addresses the client’s mind, emotions, spirit, and body, creating a holistic approach to healing and growth. Her calm and quiet demeanor creates a safe atmosphere for clients to share openly and work towards their goals.

Stacie earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Wheaton College in 2005. Her areas of focus include recovery from abuse and trauma, anxiety related issues, developing healthy relationships and personal/spiritual growth. During the last nine years of practice, she has provided counseling for survivors of childhood abuse, human trafficking, domestic violence and rape as well as counseling for ex-offenders and their families. She has experience working with teens, couples, families, and individuals. Stacie has been a licensed minister since 2003, which provides her with insight in working with seminary students, pastors, and missionaries as they tackle the challenges unique to Christian ministry.

Stacie Dowler Silvas, M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor

Margaret McCrummen, M.A., LPC

Margaret has extensive experience as a working ally with adults suffering from traumatic distress – such as rape, incest, domestic violence, addiction, brain injury, etc. – along with aiding those suffering from anxiety, depression, and other concerns that impede living a fully-functioning life.

Since Margaret believes that every individual is made in the image of God, each potential client is warmly welcomed into a safe, therapeutic relationship where there is respect and hope for healing.

While trained in all the major psychological theories, Margaret’s therapeutic approach also includes contemplating the physiological, neurological, and spiritual aspects of an individual when considering the best treatment plan.

Margaret McCrummen earned a degree in Psychology from The University of Texas, with a concentration in Behavioral and Brain Sciences, and a master’s degree in Counseling and Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Margaret McCrummen is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Cherie Thompson, LPC-S, LMSW, LCDC

Cherie is committed to helping minors and their families resolve complex family issues, issues which can lead children to run away from home, get suspended from school, use drugs or begin participating in “high risk” behaviors. She has a unique, compassionate, yet common sense approach to counseling, which makes her the ideal therapist to address adolescent behaviors that can lead to a disconnection from the family and make them likely candidates for physical and sexual exploitation by adult predators.

Cherie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology​​ from Baylor University and a Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance​​ from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Her training as a supervising Licensed Professional Counselor has prepared her for addressing current legal and ethical issues that arise while working with youth who have been involved in high risk behaviors such as sex trafficking. She is also trained in marital therapy and trauma therapy.  She is recognized throughout Dallas County as a seasoned trainer, educator and clinical supervisor.

Randi Bradfield, MA, LPC

Randi is passionate about helping others. Her style is warm and open, creating a space for clients that is free from judgement and offers unconditional compassion, but also tough love when needed.  Her therapeutic process aids clients in understanding themselves and navigating toward the growth and life each client desires. Randi treats each person as a true masterpiece.

Randi earned her Bachelors in Sociology from University of North Texas and Master of Arts in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lubbock Christian University. Her training includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. Randi’s areas of expertise include play therapy, working with children and adolescents, women’s issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, perinatal mood disorders, maternal mental health, recovery from abuse or trauma, birth trauma, relationship issues, communication skill building and developing coping skills.

Randi also trained as a doula with Best in 2018 and has served as a postpartum doula to some amazing families. She is eager to support others through the emotional phases of preconception, pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood — including all the ups and downs, anxieties, complications, and changes that come with this territory.

Janice Rourk, M.Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Janice approaches counseling with deep compassion and a belief that every person has the ability to heal and grow. She understands that life brings challenges—such as anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles—but these do not have to define a person’s story. Using a person-centered approach, Janice helps clients of all ages feel safe, seen, and supported as they work toward lasting change.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M Commerce, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Dallas Baptist University, and is completing her Master’s in School Counseling at Lamar University. With over 20 years of experience in education, Janice currently works at an alternative school in Texas, providing counseling to students from 6th through 12th grade. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, behavioral issues, and crisis recovery. Fluent in Spanish, she connects well with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Chris Krok, B.A., Donor Relations Specialist

Chris Krok graduated college Summa Cum Laude at Western Illinois University in 1995, and has pursued his passion of being a Radio and TV personality in the Talk Show genre for two decades. Having worked his way up from small Midwestern markets to Minneapolis and Atlanta, Chris eventually landed at the legendary WBAP in Dallas-Fort Worth, where he remained for 15 years. Throughout that time, he also worked on editorial contributions for WFAA-TV Channel 8’s “Inside Texas Politics.” He regularly guest-hosts on radio stations in Dallas, Chicago, and Houston, as well as doing TV work at Dallas-based Salem News Channel.

Chris also has another passion: sharing with others the importance of reaching out to others for help. Chris and his wife openly share what God and the power of Christ-centered counseling did for our family. We are living proof that godly counseling from licensed, professional counselors can powerfully change your life for the better. Put simply, Chris is a massive proponent of Christian counseling, and he loves that he gets to help bring it to so many people who are in need of it: “What a JOY to be able to be a part of the Thrive Counseling Services team!”