Audrey Futrell Psy.D., LPC-S
Dr. Audrey Futrell earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Capella University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S). She brings extensive clinical experience across a variety of treatment settings and works with adolescents (13+), adults, and geriatric populations. Dr. Futrell earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Liberty University, where she began her professional career supporting teen mothers through educational assistance, parent training, and developmental support services within Child Abuse Prevention Services.
Dr. Futrell has a strong ability to connect with adolescents and has worked extensively with at-risk youth, including her work with Texans Can Academies. She later served as Youth Program Manager for adolescent services at Sundance Behavioral Hospital before advancing into the role of Inpatient Clinical Director. In these leadership positions, she provided crisis stabilization and treatment for individuals struggling with trauma, substance use, grief, depression, anxiety, self-harm behaviors, and other acute mental health concerns.
In addition to her work with adolescents, Dr. Futrell has extensive experience serving adult and geriatric populations in acute inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient settings. She has specialized experience in trauma-informed care and chemical dependency treatment, and successfully managed a Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program (CD-IOP). Her clinical work includes treating co-occurring conditions such as trauma, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, disabilities, substance use disorders, and complicated grief.
Over the last year, Dr. Futrell has also engaged in extensive study and training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) to further support clients working through trauma, emotional wounds, and internal conflict. She values helping individuals develop greater self-compassion, insight, and healing through understanding the different “parts” of themselves and how those parts influence emotional experiences and relationships.
Dr. Futrell’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), while incorporating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to support emotional regulation and distress tolerance. She also integrates psychodynamic principles and Internal Family Systems concepts to foster deeper self-awareness, insight, and personal growth. Dr. Futrell believes that thoughts significantly influence emotions and behaviors, and therapy focuses on identifying core beliefs, processing trauma, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, and developing practical strategies to create meaningful and lasting change.
Dr. Futrell completed both her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral supervision under Dr. Brune, Licensed Psychologist #25235
Dr. Futrell offers afternoon, some evenings/night, and weekend (Sunday) appointments. Tues-Thurs are telehealth only with face to face Fridays and Sundays.
Education: Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling at Liberty University; Lynchburg, Virginia Education: Psy.D. at Capella University; Clinical Psychology; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Credentials for TX: Post-Doctoral Resident supervised by Betty Brune PhD, LP (#25235); LPC (#69730)
Email: audrey@madronecounselingcenter.com Phone: 972-379-8303 Office location: 2115 Stephens Place 410E, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Betty J. Brune, Ph.D., LP, LSSP
Dr. Brune specializes in psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. She is a licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, with 28 years of experience conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and developing treatment plans. Her work supports diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, educational placement, and evidence-based recommendations. She has provided these services across a variety of settings, including schools, clinics, and nonprofit agencies.
Psychological evaluations can offer valuable insight into emotional, behavioral, developmental, and learning challenges, helping to guide effective treatment plans and promote positive outcomes.
Dr. Brune is bilingual in Spanish and is knowledgeable about school district criteria for Special Education services.
Client focus: Children (6 to 10), Preteen/Teens (11-13), Adolescent/Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults
Types of Therapy: Psychological Testing & Evaluation
Specialties: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Emotional Disturbance
Qualifications: Years in Practice: 28+
Education: University of Texas at Austin
Year Graduated: 1989
License: Texas License #25235
Emily Clark, LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Futrell
Emily Clark graduated from Capella University in December 2024 and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) under the supervision of Dr. Futrell. She brings both a fresh perspective and a strong foundation of clinical experience to her counseling practice.
Emily has worked with individuals across the lifespan but is especially passionate about supporting children ages 8–14 and young adults. She has experience working with clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and anxiety.
Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and emphasizes a holistic, creative, and client-centered model of care. Emily enjoys thinking outside the box to meet each client’s unique needs and often incorporates play therapy techniques and nature-based interventions, such as therapeutic walks, to create engaging and meaningful sessions.
Outside of her professional work, Emily enjoys reading, hiking, and kayaking. Her appreciation for nature carries into her clinical work, where she strives to create a calming, supportive, and nurturing environment. Emily is dedicated to providing a safe space for clients to explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop the skills needed to thrive.
Emily’s hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (face to face or telehealth) and Thursday (telehealth only) (various times available) You can schedule an appt online, email, or call.
Email: emily@madronecounselingcenter.com Phone: 210-570-2882 Office location: 2115 Stephens Place 410E, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Ben Bates, LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Futrell
Ben Bates has graduated from Capella University and is currently accepting clients. Ben brings something to our practice that is refreshing and open to those individuals that are underserved here in the New Braunfels area.
Ben has a passion for working with individuals from diverse walks of life, including those in the LGBTQ+ (adolescents and adults), alternative lifestyle communities and sex positive therapy (adults only). He wants to help you lead a life of satisfaction and meaning while letting go of future worries and healing past wounds. Ben has a strong desire to craft a safe space his clients. Adolescents, adults, and couples are welcome.
Ben uses an existential and person centered approach. He spends time getting to know your authentic self and then collaborates with you to overcome struggles and help you live the life you want to be living. His goal is for you to leave each session feeling supported, seen, and heard. He will do this by empathizing with you, helping you to develop coping skills, challenging your unhelpful thought patterns, and cooperating with you to find the best path forward.
Ben offers in person Tuesday & Thursdays and telehealth Mondays & Wednesdays. You can schedule an appt online, email, or call us.
Email: ben@madronecounselingcenter.com Phone: 214-631-9173 Office location: 2115 Stephens Place 410E, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Savannah Silvey-Holik, Masters Student Intern
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Capella University
Supervised by Dr. Futrell
Coming back soon!!! Savannah Silvey-Holik has graduated from Capella University and is currently creating a waiting list for clients as she is undergoing all of her licensure requirements for the State of Texas.
I bring a client-centered, compassionate approach to care, rooted in ethical practice and a deep belief in the power of safe, supportive therapeutic relationships.
With a background in sociology and more than a decade of experience mentoring and teaching youth, I strive to create a space where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. My training includes a focus on counseling techniques, marriage and family systems, and issues related to gender and sexuality.
Before entering the counseling field, I served as a Program Coordinator with the Lone Survivor Foundation, supporting military families impacted by PTSD, chronic pain, and trauma. I also worked as an Institutional Parole Officer, gaining firsthand experience in justice system dynamics and the value of restorative care.
I am currently completing my internship and am honored to walk alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges and pursue healing and growth.
Savannah works Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday offering telehealth and face to face sessions.
Email: savannah@madronecounselingcenter.com Phone: 346-338-9241 Office location: 2115 Stephens Place 410E, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Affiliations:
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Mara Dupert, LPC-A
West Texas A&M University
Supervised by Dr. Futrell
Mara Dupert is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who works with adults and couples seeking deeper connection, healthier relationships, and meaningful change.
Many people reach a point where they realize they have been surviving rather than truly living. From the outside, life may appear full, successful, or even happy, yet something feels disconnected. Relationships may feel distant. Conversations remain unfinished. The things that once brought meaning, purpose, or fulfillment no longer feel the same. Many long for more than simply getting through the day. They want relationships that feel alive and a life that feels like their own.
Mara believes that the challenges people bring to therapy are rarely the whole story. Beneath conflict, disconnection, self-doubt, dissatisfaction, or uncertainty often lies a deeper longing: to feel understood, connected, fulfilled, and fully engaged in one’s own life. She is passionate about helping clients move beyond simply managing symptoms or surviving difficult seasons and toward creating relationships and lives that feel more intentional, meaningful, and alive.
Some of the most important conversations are also the hardest to have. Mara creates a space where clients can explore the deeper patterns shaping their relationships, choices, and experiences of connection. Whether working with an individual or a couple, she helps clients develop greater self-awareness, deepen intimacy, rebuild trust, improve communication, and create lasting change. Her approach balances compassion with curiosity, insight with action, and support with the gentle challenge often necessary for growth.
Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gottman Method principles, Mara tailors therapy to each client’s unique needs and goals. She has a particular interest in relationships, intimacy, communication, trust, personal growth, and helping clients create lives that feel more connected, meaningful, and fulfilling.
Professional Affiliations
• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
• International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Mara offers in-person appointments on Mondays & Wednesdays and virtual appointments on Tuesdays & Thursdays, with evening availability on most days.
Email: mara@madronecounselingcenter.com Phone: 512-715-4888 Office location: 2115 Stephens Place 410E, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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