Delaney Allison, LPC, NCC, RPT
Delaney Allison (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Oklahoma and a National Certified Counselor. She spent seven years as an elementary educator in Coppell ISD, where she developed a passion for supporting children and families' social-emotional growth. Delaney earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2021 from the University of North Texas, where she received specialized training in Play Therapy. She is a Registered Play Therapist and believes in the transformative power of play therapy for young minds.

Delaney began at Paws for Reflection Ranch as a therapeutic riding volunteer and was inspired by the healing potential of equine and animal-assisted therapy. She later joined the counseling team, and she works with individuals and groups on issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, life adjustments, and caregiver support. She believes in building strong therapeutic relationships to foster self-exploration and growth, in addition to intentional focus on caregiver support to encourage overall family healing.

Outside of counseling at Paws, Delaney is a small business owner and serves as a board member of the non-profit organization Black Boys Meditate, which aims to serve underprivileged communities through mindfulness. She enjoys and practices mindfulness herself, animal photography, and spending time with her family and five rescue animals.
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DAllison@Pawsranch.net

Mercy Priest

MPriest@Pawsranch.net
​I’m Mercy Priest, an MSW student intern currently completing my Master of Social Work at Louisiana State University. I’m passionate about working with children, individuals with disabilities, and those seeking to build self-esteem. My approach is client-centered, empathetic, and grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique story. In addition to my clinical training, I serve as the counseling administrative assistant, helping schedule new clients and ensuring a smooth first step into the therapeutic process. I’m currently working under the supervision of Mikah Dolphin and am committed to creating a safe, affirming space for healing and growth.

"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love" 
- Mother Teresa
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Counseling Internships

Paws for Reflection Ranch has affiliation agreements with several North Texas universities to provide training on animal assisted counseling methods, such as UTA, TCU, DBU, Nelson (previously SAGU), Tarelton State University, UNT, and SMU. 

​Don't see your school listed? Contact PawsForReflection@PawsRanch.net to see if we can partner with your university, today!

Nathan Lowe, LPC-A

What if it all works out? Let's ground ourselves, let go, and release ourselves from the responsibility of fear and worry and burden that was never ours in the first place. We'll do it together.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate working under the supervision of Mikah Dolphin, LPC-S. I received my master's degree in clinical mental health Counseling from Walden University in August of 2022. Prior to becoming a mental health counselor, I worked in public schools as a teacher, a behavior interventionist, and an instructional coach. I practice person-centered therapy with an emphasis on viewing everyone with unconditional positive regard and the human search for joy and meaning. I have experience serving all ages in nature-based counseling, equine assisted and animal assisted counseling, play therapy, and traditional talk therapy. What an honor it will be to share life with you.

"People are just as wonderful as sunsets if I can let them be...When I look at a sunset I don't find myself saying "soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner." I don't try to control the sunset I watch with awe as it unfolds." -Carl Rogers

​NLowe@Pawsranch.net

Monti Deshay

Counseling Team

Kristin Stelzer, LPC-A
​​KStelzer@Pawsranch.net

Kristin completed her internship at Paws for Reflection Ranch under the training of Mikah Dolphin, LPC-S, and received licensure in 2023. She is currently an LPC-Associate, under the supervision of Mikah Dolphin, LPC-S and practices from a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach. Her clinical background experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of treatment areas, including anxiety and depressive disorders, relationship and adjustment issues, and those who have experienced various forms of trauma. She is passionate about women's issues, including infertility, postpartum issues, and maternal mental health. Additionally, Kristin has a special interest in advocacy for marginalized populations.
It is her aim that you feel fully respected and accepted within the counseling relationship and work collaboratively toward your or your child’s goals. In her spare time, Kristin enjoys spending time with her family while discovering new music, food, and playing trivia. She and her family make time to travel to one new place every year. 
"When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming." — Mister Rogers
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