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

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.

Brianna H. Escobar, MSRC, LPC, is passionate about helping children and families grow, heal, and thrive. As a pediatric-focused counselor, she specializes in supporting individuals through life’s challenges in ways that feel safe, playful, and meaningful.

She works with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety, extreme emotions, behavioral challenges, difficulty with interpersonal relationships, and many other presenting concerns. Using play therapy, creative activities, and age-appropriate strategies, her goal is to help today’s youth learn to express themselves, build confidence, and strengthen their social and emotional skills.

Collaboration is at the heart of her approach. She enjoys partnering with parents, caregivers, and teachers to create consistent support both in and outside of sessions. Her goal is to empower children and their families with tools that promote resilience, kindness, and connection.

When she is not in the counseling room, Brianna can usually be found spending time outside, scrolling TikTok, or listening to music. She believes in meeting every individual where they are and celebrating the unique strengths that make them who they are.

Gabrielle “Gabby” Longoria is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and Louisiana and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and specializes in working with children and families through developmentally appropriate, relationship-based therapy.

Gabby is passionate about helping children heal, grow, and feel understood through play. Because children do not always have the words to express overwhelming emotions or difficult experiences, she uses play therapy as a safe and natural way for them to communicate and process their world. She incorporates elements of Synergetic Play Therapy® to support emotional regulation, nervous system integration, resilience, and healthy coping skills. Gabby works with children as young as three and supports concerns including anxiety, emotional and behavioral challenges, grief and loss, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and life transitions.

In addition to her work with children, Gabby also supports adults by integrating creativity, expressive arts, and mindfulness into therapy. Her approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and grounded in creating felt safety and meaningful connection for each client.

Gabby is committed to providing a compassionate, confidential, and individualized therapeutic experience and feels honored to support children, adults, and families in their healing and growth.

Jess Deron brings a rich multicultural perspective to her work. Born and raised in Mexico and later spending many years in Illinois, her personal experiences enable her to support clients in navigating cultural transitions and embracing diverse identities. 

After her own life transitions, Jess pursued a career in counseling with a passion for helping others, overcome challenges and build fulfilling lives. She provides a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to grow and heal.

Jess works with individuals ages 16 and older and is LGBTQIA+ affirming. She focuses on concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting, stress, burnout, and overall well-being. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and elements of psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential perspectives to support meaningful personal insight and growth.

Josh Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas who is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate challenges related to self-worth, body image, and emotional well-being. He strives to create a space where clients feel safe, heard, and truly understood, fostering a strong sense of trust and connection.

His approach is grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and person-centered therapy, while emphasizing compassion, collaboration, and individualized care. He meets each client where they are, supporting them in building healthier patterns and working toward meaningful, sustainable growth. Josh is committed to walking alongside clients as they move toward healing, increased confidence, and a stronger sense of self.

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.