How to Deal with a Teenager That Doesn’t Care
Discover compassionate and practical strategies to deal with an apathetic or unresponsive teenager. Learn what may be causing this attitude and how to help
The strength of Clearfork Academy lies in the diverse and extensive experience of the team. We work diligently to provide excellent services and compassionate therapeutic care to our clients.
Originally from the Saginaw, Eagle Mountain area, Austin Davis earned a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministry from Lee University in Cleveland, TN and a Master of Arts in Counseling from The Church of God Theological Seminary. He then went on to become a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the State of Texas.
Austin’s professional history includes both local church ministry and clinical counseling. At a young age, he began serving youth at the local church in various capacities which led to clinical training and education. Austin gained a vast knowledge of mental health disorders while working in state and public mental health hospitals. This is where he was exposed to almost every type of diagnosis and carries this experience into the daily treatment.
Austin’s longtime passion is Clearfork Academy, a christ-centered residential facility focused on mental health and substance abuse. He finds joy and fulfillment working with “difficult” clients that challenge his heart and clinical skill set. It is his hope and desire that each resident that passes through Clearfork Academy will be one step closer to their created design.
Austin’s greatest pleasures in life are being a husband to his wife, and a father to his growing children. He serves at his local church by playing guitar, speaking and helping with tech arts. Austin also enjoys being physically active, reading, woodworking, and music.
Jeffrey Pattison is the VP of outreach and marketing for Clearfork Acadamy. Before this role, Jeff held leadership positions in various hospitals...
Mike grew up on a dairy farm in Parker County, Texas. At the age of 59, he went back to college and graduated 41 years after his first graduation from Weatherford College.
Chalee Rivers, BSN, RN, serves as the Chief Compliance Officer at Clearfork Academy's Fort Worth campus.
Jackie was born and raised in Texas and has been settled here in DFW since graduating college in 2010. She went to Stephen F. Austin State...
Shannon Mullen brings over a decade of experience in sales and marketing—including nearly seven years in staffing—driven by a deep...
Pablo is an experienced and bilingual Outreach Support specialist dedicated to building meaningful relationships and changing lives...
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