Meet the New Hope Team
The incredible team at New Hope is made up of individuals from various walks of life, all coming together with a mission to help those most in need in our beautiful Texas Hill Country. From the therapists to the director to the office staff, each of us plays a vital role in encouraging positive mental health and emotional growth in our community.
LINDA WILBOURN, LPC
Linda Wilbourn specializes in working with children ages 5 to 12, and has experience with individuals of all ages as well.
She is skilled with using play and art therapies with her clients to process and express thoughts, feelings, and memories. Linda is trained in Play Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She recently became a Certified Clinical Telemental health Provider (CTMH). |
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CODY GRENWELGE, LCDC
& BIPP FACILITATOR Cody Grenwelge's area of expertise is primarily with those struggling with substance abuse and behavioral addictions.
He is a Texas Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), and a Certified Trainer with the National Fatherhood Initiative. He recently became a Certified Clinical Telemental health Provider (CTMH). Beginning in 2020, Cody became an accredited facilitator of New Hope's Batterer's Intervention and Prevention Program, a group for individuals charged with domestic violence offenses. The group aims to teach the batterers accountability and responsibility based on their actions, and developing a supportive group presence to help the individuals learn from their behavior. |
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YOLANDA MELENDEZ, LPC
Yolanda Melendez is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is a bilingual counselor serving the area's Hispanic population. In addition, Yolanda is an LVN with a background in Education and Nursing, and a specialty of pediatric nursing.
Yolanda is a Developmental Specialist II (DSII), and has a great passion for developing and managing health education programs for children and families; formulating therapy plans with parents. Her expertise and passions expand on to working with developmentally delayed children, including autistic and the elderly and disabled populations. Yolanda is also Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Certified, 2019. She recently became a Certified Clinical Telemental health Provider (CTMH). Yolanda provides bilingual counseling sessions at New Hope on Mondays, and works the rest of the week with the Hope 4 Health Collaborative, providing bilingual counseling to the residents of Kerrville's Doyle Neighborhood. |
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PJ PRATHER, LCSW
PJ is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is dedicated to helping individuals find the silver lining in the midst of trauma. Provides counseling, assessments, and evaluations for a wide variety of issues with individuals, older teens and young adults, couples and families of all shapes and sizes
She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and also integrates multiple therapeutic modalities into her sessions, including a specialty training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She recently became a Certified Clinical Telemental health Provider (CTMH). PJ has expertise in crisis intervention, PTSD, suicide prevention, and dementia. Her passions include working with elderly and disabled populations, grief and loss, perinatal issues, coping with medical issues and traumas, post traumatic concerns, and behavioral concerns. |
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SARA UECKER, DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Sara is the definition of "can-do attitude". Problem solving and networking make her heart for service happy.
Having grown up in Kerrville, she has participated in community uplifting all her life.
Newly married, she and her husband enjoy spending time outdoors, whether at her parents' ranch or by the river, and sharing their compassion in Christ with the people around them.
Having grown up in Kerrville, she has participated in community uplifting all her life.
Newly married, she and her husband enjoy spending time outdoors, whether at her parents' ranch or by the river, and sharing their compassion in Christ with the people around them.
DI'ANA BATLEY, OPERATIONS MANAGER
Di’ana is a native of Kerrville, born and raised, and a graduate of Tivy High School.
She retired from James Avery Artisan Jewelry after 30 years of service in the Human Resources Dept. She and her husband Rik of 28 years are proud parents/grandparents/great grandparents, and they enjoy spending time with family. She has a love and compassion for people and knows no stranger. God is the center of her life and is a long time member of Calvary Temple Church. |
KEARA NEATHERY, MARKETING MANAGER
Keara is a native of her beloved Texas Hill Country, having graduated from Medina High School,
and has a BA in Anthropology from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
As someone living with mental illnesses herself, there is a significant place in her heart for helping the underserved and disadvantaged members of our rural communities. When she's not working, she volunteers for other area nonprofits, manages her family farm, and creates digital and traditional art. She lives in Medina, along with her partner and their many, many critters.
and has a BA in Anthropology from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
As someone living with mental illnesses herself, there is a significant place in her heart for helping the underserved and disadvantaged members of our rural communities. When she's not working, she volunteers for other area nonprofits, manages her family farm, and creates digital and traditional art. She lives in Medina, along with her partner and their many, many critters.
PHYLLIS WELLS, LPC, COMPANY CONSULTANT
Phyllis served as a teacher and school counselor for nearly 24 years before she and her husband moved to the Hill Country.
After counseling with New Hope for five years, Phyllis retired from seeing clients, but she continues to provide guidance to the therapists and staff of the counseling center. She and her husband live in Boerne on a sweet little farm where they garden, keep bees, and entertain their grandchildren. |