Our Staff: Clear Lake
Gary Hilliard, BS, LCDC
After receiving a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Banking and Financial Institutions at the University of Houston, Gary Hilliard, BS, LCDC worked as a banker for several years prior to a second career as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Gary started his career as an addictions specialist with the Cenikor Foundation in Dayton, Texas, where he worked for four years. In 2011, Gary joined New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers where he works as the Director of Substance Abuse Counseling.
Mohammed Ayoub, MD
Mohammed Ayoub, MD is a practicing Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Houston, Texas. After finishing General Psychiatry Residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Dr. Ayoub has been practicing in Clear Lake since 2002. He has been with the New Dimensions Day Treatment program of Clear Lake as the Medical Director of their Adolescent Program since 2002.
Tracie Bein, MA, LPC
Tracie Bein, MA, LPC is the Adult Mental Health Clinical Director and has worked at New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers in the position since 2000. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Ms. Bein received her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Tufts University in Boston. She has over 27 years of experience in the field as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Besides working at New Dimensions, she has worked in numerous adult partial hospital programs in Texas doing individual, family and group psychotherapy. She also has experience in geriatric outpatient mental health and in the past served as the Clinical Director for the Rape Crisis Center in San Antonio, Texas. Her clinical specialties include trauma counseling, bipolar, depression and anxiety disorders and grief work. She also is certified in Reiki II.
Jeanie West LCDC
After receiving an Associates in Applied Science of Nursing degree at Alvin Community College, Jeanie West, LCDC worked as an RN for several years before returning to school to pursue a career change as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Jeanie began her career as an addictions counselor with New Dimensions in 2013. Jeanie is a certified Yoga and Meditation instructor. Jeanie has been working in the field of recovery since 2013. She is a native Houstonian, attended Alvin College where she received her Associates in Applied Science of Nursing and worked as an RN. is a certified yoga instructor and has an extensive business management background in the Oil and Gas industry, but while experiencing her own personal journey in recovery she decided to return to school to become a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She became passionate and grateful for the opportunity to work in something she loves and has never thought about doing anything else. She enjoys talking with people about the joys of recovery, and because asking for help was so difficult for her, she always wants to be available to answer questions and be able to help.
Anetra Williams, M.Ed., LPC
Anetra received her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Houston Clear Lake. She received her Masters in Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling and Development from Lamar University. She is experienced in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Autism, and IDD. Anetra’s experience includes working with children, adolescents, couples, families, and adults. Her specialization is working in marriage and family therapy. Anetra also has certifications in Reiki II and Children’s Yoga. Her previous experience includes over 10 years in education working with children with behavior issues. Supervised by Morgan Tuck M.A.. LPC-S, NCC.
Dr. Jasime Sonny, PsyD
Dr. Sonny is a Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (TX License #39625). She holds a doctoral degree in Human and Organizational Psychology from Touro University Worldwide, as well as a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling.
Dr. Sonny believes that every person is a unique individual and should be treated with the utmost respect. When working with clients, her primary goals are to be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and professional. Dr. Sonny specializes in conducting comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of mood disorders, ADHD, ASD, and many other mental health disorders. In addition to treating depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and ADHD. She has many years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings with both children and adults. She has experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, and crisis intervention. Dr. Sonny is passionate about assisting her clients with appropriate interventions so that they can live their lives to the fullest.
Diane Watt, MA, LPC
After attaining a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, DianeWatt worked in the government information technology sector for several years before obtaining a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For approximately three years, Diane has provided mental health treatment interventions to a wide array of clients, including individuals, couples, groups, and families. Diane’s overall objective is to help clients achieve relational harmony with themselves and others, and her preferred modalities include cognitive processing therapy (CPT), attachment theory, trauma interventions, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Jennifer Muschweck, MS, LPC-Associate
As your therapist, Jennifer is person-centered and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to help clients. She is in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist. MS. Muschweck is supervised by Diane Vines, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S.
Stacey Sullivan, NP
Ms. Sullivan is very passionate about changing the quality and access of mental healthcare. Ms. Sullivan values the education and research that goes into the treatment of others and how important it is for one to be an active participant in their own health. Ms. Sullivan is a current member of the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Houston, American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, Delta Theta Chapter. Ms. Sullivan lives in The Woodlands/Tomball area with her two daughters and enjoys life with her girls, music, working out, and the outdoors.
Brittany Harris, M.Ed., LPC-Associate
Hello! My name is Brittany Harris. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate, supervised by Jessica Kafrouni, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC. I obtained a Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with honors from Lamar University. I have worked with New Dimensions since June 2023 with a primary focus in the Adult Mental Health Department. I am experienced in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar and related disorders, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders, and substance-related and addiction disorders.
I have a genuine love for the work I do, as I know what it is like to sit on both sides of the therapy chair as well as navigate sobriety. I believe that we all have the ability to heal from our pasts and grow into our futures. I also believe that every person deserves to create a beautiful, fulfilling life for themselves and can do so by practicing vulnerability, resiliency, and authenticity. Let’s grow together.
Wesley Allen, MA, LPA
Wesley acquired both his Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Master’s of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. Prior to working for New Dimensions, he worked within a residential treatment setting focusing primarily with providing treatment and support for high-risk adolescents. His philosophy involves working collaboratively with individuals and families to develop and achieve target goals to address psychological distress and provide hope and relief. Wesley has experience working with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar, personality disorders, and trauma with a specialty in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). Wesley is supervised by Dr. Jasime Sonny, PsyD.