About Our Team

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Founder of Meadows Psychotherapy & Assessment

Axel Bolaños is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor devoted to guiding individuals, families, and communities on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. As the founder of Meadows Psychotherapy & Assessment, Axel is committed to creating a safe and welcoming space where clients can explore their unique stories and discover their innate potential for transformation.

Axel’s approach to counseling is grounded in empathy, connection, and collaboration. He believes that every person holds the strength to overcome challenges, and he takes pride in walking alongside clients as they navigate life’s complexities, overcome obstacles, and build resilience.

With years of experience, Axel has supported individuals through a wide range of mental health challenges, always prioritizing the development of a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect. His work extends beyond individual and family counseling to address the mental health needs of the broader community, reflecting his deep commitment to fostering collective well-being.

At Meadows by The Groves, Axel strives to make mental health care accessible and impactful, empowering clients to achieve meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

Jess Deron was born and raised in Mexico. She moved to Illinois when she was 25 and lived there for about 30 years. Because of that, she can assist clients with adapting and embracing different cultures. After her divorce, Jess went back to school to get her degree in counseling to help others (particularly women) overcome similar challenges in their lives. Jess has two children. She plays video games in her spare time and enjoys reading fantasy genres.

Working with clients is Jess's life passion. She offers clients a kind, warm, and supportive environment to help them reach the kind of life they envision for themselves. Jess is there with them to work through personal challenges and struggles. Mindfulness and multiculturalism are her primary focus. 

 Jess works with clients ages 16 and above. She is LGBTQIA+ culturally sensitive and loves working with those communities. Her main focus is anxiety, depression, life transitions, and parenting. She also helps with cross-cultural issues, stress, burnout, and general well-being. Jess speaks both Spanish and English.

Jess uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with elements of psychodynamic approaches and overall humanistic or existential perspectives to help foster clients’ growth while understanding their motivations and conflicts. CBT and DBT are both types of talk therapy—CBT helps people understand how thoughts affect emotions and behaviors, while DBT is especially helpful for those who experience intense emotions.

Kami Ochoa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and board approved Supervisor. She has a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a Master of Social Work degree from University of Texas at San Antonio. Kami provides clinical supervision to Licensed Master Social Workers, is an adjunct social work professor, and is a Certified Facilitator, Trainer and Coach in the evidence-based trauma treatment model, TARGET. Kami’s therapeutic experiences have expanded across all age ranges and have included individual, family and group counseling. She has held clinical and executive leadership positions within child welfare, homeless systems of care, and trauma informed care.

Kami utilizes client-centered, strength-based and person-in-environment perspectives to inform therapy, exploring each person’s biological, psychological, cultural, social and spiritual needs. She believes in the importance of a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic alliance. She engages with each person with intentional respect, empathy, and dignity for their unique experiences, values and goals. Her goal is to provide meaningful, relatable and practical feedback to help clients effectively address their personal life challenges. Kami supports clients with therapeutic options that are adaptive to their priorities and needs.

Alicia Luna was born in McAllen, TX and raised in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Alicia speaks English and Spanish. Alicia loves classical music and loves trying out new foods.

Alicia’s mission is to help her clients navigate, understand and overcome challenges that are hindering them from achieving the life they want. As a counselor, she provides empathetic, non-judgmental support and creates a safe, welcoming space for therapy. Alicia believes that every client has a great potential and can uncover strengths that can propel them to achieve whatever they set their mind to.

Alicia utilizes Client-Centered Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy while respecting each client’s own cultural identity. Alicia believes that authenticity and a strong therapeutic relationship are essential for meaningful change.

“Seeking help may feel nerve-racking, but I’m glad you’ve taken the first step. I would be honored to be part of your journey towards growth.”

Dr. Sparrow is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and an LPC Supervisor, overseeing LPC-Associates as they work toward their licensure requirements. He has maintained a continuous private practice since 1982 and currently works at his private practice located in McAllen, Texas. A Valley native, he is also an author and a Professor of Counseling at the University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Sparrow is pleased to be associated with Axel Bolaños and his group of therapists at the Meadows.