Meet Our Team
Lauren Butcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Supervisor, and founder of New Path Counseling & Wellness. Licensed in Texas, Virginia & Florida, she works with adults navigating trauma, relationship conflict, toxic family dynamics, ADHD, life transitions and more. Lauren combines compassion with evidence-based approaches, including EMDR and trauma-informed care, to help clients find clarity, healing, and lasting change.
Michelle Mateus, LPC, is located in our Rockwall office. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens and young adults, ages 12 to 40. She is passionate about helping clients navigate anxiety, stress, relationships, and life transitions with compassion and practical tools for growth.
Based in Greenville, Astrid Thomsen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor with a rich background in animal-assisted therapy. She works with individuals across the lifespan—children age 6 and up, teens, adults, and families—offering compassionate, strengths-based support for trauma, substance use, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, and life transitions. Astrid’s practical, solution-focused approach aims to foster confidence, resilience, and meaningful growth.