About Us
NewStarts Counseling & Education Services focuses on helping you find a better direction, overcoming obstacles and facing challenges in life. We specialize in providing therapy that will not only help in one's current situation, but in the future as well. Our passion is working with you to make your own New Start.
Tina Johnston, LPC, NCC, EVGP, GCDF, MCC
Director
Ms. Johnston is a Psychotherapist and Career Counselor, and holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Educational and Vocational Guidance Practitioner, Certified School Counselor, Global Career Development Facilitator, and Master Career Counselor. Ms. Johnston received her Masters degree of Education in Counseling at the University of North Texas and her Bachelors degree of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. After a long career in business in a variety of roles, she served Texas public school students first as a certified teacher, then later, as a school counselor. Ms. Johnston draws heavily from her experience in the corporate world as well as public education. As well as being knowledgeable about educational opportunities available and how to prepare students for a future career, she understands first-hand the needs of the business community in regards to a future workforce.
Ms. Johnston is particularly passionate about Career Counseling and the relationship between Career and Life. Personal issues can seriously affect productivity at work, and stress from one's job can affect one's health and family. Career Counseling is not about finding a job. It is about discovery – about the world of work, about yourself, your passions and talents, your personal goals, and finding purpose.
Professional Affiliations
Tammy Sperling, Registered Diagnostician
Mrs. Sperling is a professional diagnostician, and is an expert in learning disabilities and special education issues. She is a nationally Registered Diagnostician and is also certified as a School Diagnostician for the state of Texas. Mrs. Sperling holds a Masters Degree in Health Education and a Bachelors degree in Education. She has over 20 years in the public education system working with all levels of students. She will administer a wide variety of educational and intelligence tests and will assist you in understanding the results. She is also available, on a limited basis, to discuss services with school personnel as your child’s advocate. Mrs. Sperling is also a licensed foster care provider.
Dr. Doretha Hudspeth, Education Advocate
Dr. Hudspeth is a specialist in student services in the public school system. She has been an educator for over 30 years in all levels of public education, including Lead Counselor for Denton High School for the past several years. Dr. Hudspeth received her doctorate degree in Human Development Studies at Texas Women’s University where she specialized in separation issues for adoptive families. Dr. Hudspeth can assist you with specific issues related to public education and help your child make the most of his or her education.
NewStarts is plural for a reason - we have many New Starts in life.
Tina Johnston, LPC, NCC, EVGP, GCDF, MCC
Director
Ms. Johnston is a Psychotherapist and Career Counselor, and holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Educational and Vocational Guidance Practitioner, Certified School Counselor, Global Career Development Facilitator, and Master Career Counselor. Ms. Johnston received her Masters degree of Education in Counseling at the University of North Texas and her Bachelors degree of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. After a long career in business in a variety of roles, she served Texas public school students first as a certified teacher, then later, as a school counselor. Ms. Johnston draws heavily from her experience in the corporate world as well as public education. As well as being knowledgeable about educational opportunities available and how to prepare students for a future career, she understands first-hand the needs of the business community in regards to a future workforce.Ms. Johnston is particularly passionate about Career Counseling and the relationship between Career and Life. Personal issues can seriously affect productivity at work, and stress from one's job can affect one's health and family. Career Counseling is not about finding a job. It is about discovery – about the world of work, about yourself, your passions and talents, your personal goals, and finding purpose.
Professional Affiliations
- Texas Career Development Association – Past President
- Keller Counselors Association - Founder and Chair
- Educational Endowment Fund - Chair
- National Career Development Association
- Texas Counseling Association
- Texas College Counseling Association
- American Counseling Association
- Educator Board – National Young Leaders Conference
Tammy Sperling, Registered DiagnosticianMrs. Sperling is a professional diagnostician, and is an expert in learning disabilities and special education issues. She is a nationally Registered Diagnostician and is also certified as a School Diagnostician for the state of Texas. Mrs. Sperling holds a Masters Degree in Health Education and a Bachelors degree in Education. She has over 20 years in the public education system working with all levels of students. She will administer a wide variety of educational and intelligence tests and will assist you in understanding the results. She is also available, on a limited basis, to discuss services with school personnel as your child’s advocate. Mrs. Sperling is also a licensed foster care provider.
Dr. Doretha Hudspeth, Education AdvocateDr. Hudspeth is a specialist in student services in the public school system. She has been an educator for over 30 years in all levels of public education, including Lead Counselor for Denton High School for the past several years. Dr. Hudspeth received her doctorate degree in Human Development Studies at Texas Women’s University where she specialized in separation issues for adoptive families. Dr. Hudspeth can assist you with specific issues related to public education and help your child make the most of his or her education.
