Combining Science and Compassion for Effective Treatment & Training

EdD, LPC Supervisor, Founder, Executive Director Northwest Counseling & Wellness Center and Founder of 5NP Texas training organization John has been a proponent of holistic mental healthcare through Northwest Counseling for 25 years. The center is state licensed and CARF accredited to provide intensive outpatient and outpatient programs to treat addictions, co-existing conditions, depression, anxiety, other symptoms of mental suffering. John embraces integration of conventional Western psychotherapy and Eastern, contemplative practices encouraging clients to discover and utilize innate healing potential. Trained in Ericksonian hypnotherapy, EMDR, auricular acupuncture for addictions, and mindful practices, John imparts an inside-out approach to well-being. Taoist, Buddhist, and contemplative practices known throughout the world help empower clients to grow a healthier relationship to mind and whole body well-being. John is a practitioner of the 5-needle protocol and has been a registered trainer of the procedure since 2001.

M.A., LPC, owner of Wild Basin Wellness, and Founder of 5NP Texas training organization Martha Marshall is a licensed counselor for individuals and couples who want to improve their sense of wellbeing and relationship skill. In addition to talk therapy in an office, her creative approach to change might include nature as a co-therapist: a walk outdoors under the oaks, or even a paddle boarding session on an Austin lake to help get in touch with the deeper, inner-knowing and strength we all forget sometimes. Her goal with clients is their return to balance, a new perspective, and a welcoming of their whole, wise soul. Martha teaches about the mind-body connection, mindful self-compassion, and functional family dynamics. Martha leads outdoor experiences for groups, such as first responders, military, and medical frontline workers, often with Operation Get Out. She is NOLS Wilderness First Aid certified. Martha is an Acudetox Specialist licensed by the Texas Medical Board to treat stress, trauma and addictions with ear acupuncture using the 5-needle protocol.

M.A., LPC, ADS, and a 5NP Texas Registered Trainer Kifferie Corley trained to become a Licensed AcuDetox Specialist during her counselor internship with John at NCWC in 2011. She has now completed the Registered Trainer process with 5NP to be able to share this powerful tool with other clinicians looking for nonverbal ways to enhance their clients well-being. She has been utilizing this protocol for almost a decade as a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice on Galveston Island with clients suffering through addiction and is delighted to now be able to utilize the 5 needle protocol with all of her clients experiencing anxiety, depression and stress. This nonverbal tool has been a powerful way to build therapeutic rapport and pairs so well with the other mind body practices she offers her clients. She is trained in Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy as well as being Gottman trained to work with couples and utilize EcoTherapy to support individuals, families and couples in building sustainable coping tools to manage stress. She is currently expanding her offerings to include immersive, destination based retreats and nature based experiences with her husband for couples and women’s groups through Nurture Nature Within.

M.A., LCSW, ADS, and a 5NP Texas Registered Trainer Kaity Stone, LCSW, ADS (she/her), is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and AcuDetox Specialist based in Fort Worth, Texas, and the owner of Open-Minded Wellness and Open-Minded Counseling, PLLC. Rooted in the value of Holistic Wellness for All, Kaity provides 5-Needle Protocol (5NP) trainings, community wellness experiences, and education focused on self-care, burnout prevention, resilience, and inclusive, affirming care. She holds advanced graduate training in social work and clinical psychology and is trained in EMDR and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), with over 20 years of personal mindfulness and meditation practice. Her approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and culturally responsive, integrating the 5-Needle Protocol and mindfulness into behavioral health and community settings to support calm, clarity, and balance.

M.A., LMFT-Supervisor, ADS, and a 5NP Texas Registered Trainer Alison Bailey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Acudetox Specialist based in Fort Worth, Texas, and the owner of Untanglife Counseling, PLLC. Rooted in trauma-informed, holistic care, Alison provides 5-Needle Protocol (5NP) trainings in addition to individual and family counseling, specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety and panic disorders, and healing from narcissistic and antagonistic relationships. Alison became an Acudetox Specialist for her clients, many of whom had dysregulated central nervous systems, which were blocking them from participating fully or achieving positive results in the therapeutic process. As a member of the very first cohort trained after the 2023 Texas law change that expanded Acudetox to include mental health treatment—instead of only for addictions and substance use—Alison has witnessed firsthand how auricular acupuncture provides relief and hope for clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. She integrates the 5NP protocol with other counseling interventions, offering powerful nonverbal healing options for those who sometimes struggle with traditional talk therapy. As a Registered Trainer with 5NP Texas, Alison is passionate about welcoming every mental health clinician across Texas to this evidence-based practice—empowering them to support their clients’ well-being and cultivate their own resilience and self-care.

LPC-Supervisor, NCC, MAC, SAP, ADS, and a 5NP Texas Registered Trainer Shanelle Peoples-Lambert is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) and the founder of Guided Purpose Counseling, PLLC, a private practice established in Fort Worth, Texas in October 2021. With a commitment to empowering lives and embracing purpose, Shanelle provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health services to individuals seeking meaningful and lasting change. Shanelle holds multiple specialized credentials, including National Certified Counselor (NCC), Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and AcuDetox Specialist and 5NP registered Trainer (ADS). Her extensive training in substance use treatment and recovery positions her as a leader in addressing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Shanelle has expanded her expertise to include this evidence-based auricular acupuncture protocol used widely in addiction treatment, trauma recovery, and stress management. She is actively training mental health professionals and organizations throughout 5NP Texas, bringing this powerful complementary treatment modality to communities in need. Shanelle’s practice philosophy centers on creating a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients feel heard and understood. She offers both in-person and teletherapy services, specializing in stress management, anxiety treatment, and substance use disorders. Through her work at Guided Purpose Counseling and her training initiatives, Shanelle continues to advance the field of mental health treatment and expand access to holistic-oriented care.