Meet Our Team
At Moon Counseling, we’re a Texas-based group practice and supervision center dedicated to grounded, evidence-based, and trauma-informed mental health care. Our clinicians provide compassionate support to individuals, couples, and families across Texas through secure telehealth and in-person care in Killeen.
Founder & Clinical Director
Aaron Moon, LCSW-S
Aaron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor based in Texas and the founder of Moon Counseling. His clinical work focuses on Trauma, PTSD, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, men’s issues, and clinical supervision for early-career therapists. Aaron is committed to creating a grounded, welcoming space where clients and supervisees feel seen, supported, and empowered in their growth.
Our Clinical Staff
Our associates and staff therapists bring diverse training and lived experience to support you through many seasons of life.
Mariah Freeman, LMSW
Supervised by Aaron Moon, LCSW-S
- • Anxiety & stress
• Trauma & PTSD
• Grief & loss
• Life transitions, medical changes, and
• Self-esteem & relationship challenges
Mariah works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and major life transitions. She has extensive experience in inpatient psychiatric settings and supporting clients with acute psychiatric needs. Mariah has a special focus on clients with complex medical issues and the caregivers and family members who support them. She offers a warm, grounded space to process what’s happening, build coping skills, and take practical steps toward feeling more stable and moving forward. Mariah believes therapy should feel collaborative and empowering, helping you reconnect with your strengths and move through difficult seasons with more clarity and support.
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Pattina Bausley, LMSW
Supervised by Aaron Moon, LCSW-S
- • Trauma & crisis intervention (Suicide Gatekeeper trained)
• Forensic & high-stress life transitions (correctional/prison system background)
• Psychoeducation & client empowerment
Pattina brings a grounded, highly relatable, and empowering presence to therapy. Drawing from her extensive experience in correctional settings and specialized training as a suicide gatekeeper, she excels at guiding clients through complex trauma, high-stress environments, and acute crises. Pattina deeply values psychoeducation—equipping you with clear insight, practical tools, and a strong understanding of your mental health so you can navigate life's challenges with confidence.
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Katlyn Rodgers, LMSW
Supervised by Aaron Moon, LCSW-S
- • Professionals & high-functioning adults
• Stress, anxiety & burnout
• Work–life balance & boundaries
• Life transitions & family responsibilities
• Caregivers & helping professionals
Katlyn specializes in working with professionals and high-functioning adults who are used to being “the strong one” for everyone else. She helps clients manage stress, anxiety, burnout, and the pressure of demanding careers, relationships, and family responsibilities. Katlyn’s approach is warm, practical, and straightforward—focusing on strengthening boundaries, improving self-care, and creating a more sustainable, balanced way of moving through daily life.
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Dena Batrice, LMSW (she/her)
Supervised by Aaron Moon, LCSW-S
- Core Specialties:
• Narcissistic abuse & complex trauma
• Addiction, substance use & codependency
• Anxiety, stress & emotional regulation
• Depression, self-esteem & self-harming
• Life transitions & identity (first-gen, high-achievers)
• LGBTQ+ & women’s issues
Dena works with high-achievers, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those exhausted from carrying life's weight alone. Bringing over 15 years of international mental health experience across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and America, she combines deep cultural fluency with practical, evidence-based tools. She offers a down-to-earth, “no polish required” space where you can build real skills that stand up to real life.
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Our Practice Philosophy
We believe therapy works best as a collaborative, client-centered process. At Moon Counseling, we honor your lived experience, integrate evidence-based approaches, and tailor care to your goals and pace. As a supervision center, we are equally committed to continuous clinical growth, reflective practice, and ethical, trauma-informed care for every client we serve.