ALL ABOUT THRIVE

It started with the people walking through the door.

Name: Thrive Counseling Services
Address: 2803 Taylor St.
Telephone: (214) 233-6853
Price range: $130/hr (sliding scale)

When Stacie Silvas moved to Dallas in 2008, she had no plans to start a nonprofit. Then survivors of trafficking began walking through her door, and she found that the need in front of her was not a problem happening somewhere far away. It was happening to her neighbors.

Thrive grew out of that. Today we are a team of counselors offering faith-based care to individuals, couples, and families across Dallas, on a sliding scale so that cost is never the reason someone goes without help.

Compassion: We are committed to providing a safe, understanding, and caring space for every individual.

Holistic Approach: We prioritize mental, emotional, and physical well-being, understanding that they are all interconnected.

100+ staff trained in trauma-informed care this year

From The People Who Lived It

Five minutes inside the work

Credentials, Licenses, and Experience

We are committed to providing expert mental health care through highly qualified professionals. Our team’s

extensive experience and certifications ensure the highest standards of treatment and patient care.

Licensed Professionals

Our licensed therapists specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and mindfulness.

Continuous Education

We ensure continuous development to stay current with the latest therapeutic practices.

Accreditation and Compliance

Our clinic is accredited, strictly adhering to industry standards for effective, compassionate care.

Meet The Team

The People Who Walk With You

Stacie Dowler Silvas, M.A., LPC

Founder & Executive Director

Trauma & PTSD · Abuse recovery · Anxiety · Faith integration

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, so that healing and growth reach the whole person. Her calm and quiet demeanor creates a safe atmosphere for clients to share openly and work toward 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 and 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 gives her insight in working with seminary students, pastors, and missionaries as they face the challenges unique to Christian ministry.

Margaret McCrummen, M.A., LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Trauma & PTSD · Abuse recovery · Anxiety & depression · Brain injury · Addiction

Margaret has extensive experience as a working ally with adults suffering from traumatic distress, including rape, incest, domestic violence, addiction, and brain injury. She also aids those suffering from anxiety, depression, and other concerns that keep a person from living a full, functioning life.

Because 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 considers the physiological, neurological, and spiritual aspects of an individual when building the best treatment plan.

Margaret earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The University of Texas, with a concentration in Behavioral and Brain Sciences, and her Master's degree in Counseling and Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Randi Bradfield, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Anxiety & depression · Grief & loss · Family conflict · Life transitions

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

Randi earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of North Texas and her 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., LPC-Associate

Licensed Professional Counselor
Supervised by Timothy Brown, LPC-S 71701

Children & teens · Anxiety · Past trauma · Adults

Tired of watching your child, teen, or yourself struggle with overwhelming anxiety, behavioral hurdles, or the heavy weight of past trauma? It's time for a turning point. Janice approaches counseling with deep compassion and a firm belief that every person has the ability to heal and grow. She serves individuals of all ages, specializing in older children, teens, and adults who are ready to feel safe, seen, and supported on their journey to lasting change.

Janice utilizes over 20 years of experience to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, and crisis recovery. Fluent in Spanish, I connect deeply with diverse populations.

You don't have to handle heavy seasons alone. Whether you are looking for support for your child or yourself, Janice is ready to provide a safe, welcoming space where real healing can begin.

Janice holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University-Commerce, a Master's in Educational Leadership from Dallas Baptist University, and is completing her Master's in School Counseling at Lamar University.

Mary Ellen Courtney, MA, LPC-Associate

Licensed Professional Counselor
Supervised by Linda Baxter, MS, LPC-S

Grief & loss · Hardship & uncertainty · Faith integration

Mary Ellen is passionate about walking alongside individuals as they seek healing, restoration, and renewed hope. She believes every person's story matters and considers it a privilege to sit with clients in both the painful and hopeful chapters. While life can bring seasons of hardship, loss, and uncertainty, Mary Ellen believes that God's grace meets people in the midst of these struggles and that meaningful healing and growth are possible.

Mary Ellen provides spiritually integrated counseling that thoughtfully combines faith-based care with evidence-based therapeutic practices. She strives to create a compassionate and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen their faith, and move toward lasting healing.

Her supervised clinical experience includes inpatient psychiatric care, PHP/IOP co-occurring treatment for substance use and mental health disorders, university counseling settings serving young adults, and nonprofit ministry environments. Mary Ellen integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, and trauma-informed care to support whole-person healing within both individuals and family systems.

Mary Ellen earned her Bachelor's degree in Religion from Baylor University and her Master's degree in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary.

What you say here stays here

Counseling only works when you can speak freely. Your sessions at Thrive are confidential and protected by law, and your counselor will walk you through exactly what that means before you begin.

There are a few narrow exceptions that every counselor in Texas is required by law to follow, including situations involving harm to a child or immediate danger to someone's safety. Your counselor will explain these clearly at your first session, so nothing about how your information is handled comes as a surprise.

If you have questions before scheduling, ask. We would rather answer them up front.

You Don't Have to Carry This Alone

Whatever brought you to this page, it matters. Thrive's counselors are ready to walk with you toward a healthier season of life, with affordable options for your family.

Call (214) 233-6853, or send us a message. We'll take it from there.