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.
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...
Pablo is an experienced and bilingual Outreach Support specialist dedicated to building meaningful relationships and changing lives...
Sean Buck serves as Human Resources Manager at Clearfork Academy, where he supports employees, develops leaders, and helps build a positive workplace culture. With a background in organizational psychology and human resources development, he is passionate about helping people grow while strengthening the organization’s ability to serve adolescents and families.
Aquilla Kennedy serves as a therapist at Clearfork Academy’s Girls Campus. She supports adolescents navigating substance use, mental health challenges, accountability, and personal growth, bringing experience in addiction services, behavioral health support, and youth-focused care.
Michelle Tengowski serves as Director of Operations at Clearfork Academy’s Cleburne Campus. She helps support daily campus operations, staff coordination, and adolescent care, with experience in recovery support, youth treatment environments, and chemical dependency services.
Shelby Hartman is a Licensed Master Social Worker and EMDR-trained therapist at Clearfork Academy. She provides therapeutic support for adolescents facing mental health and substance use challenges, with experience in crisis care, inpatient treatment, and trauma-informed support.
Dani Tucker leads Clearfork Academy’s Girls Campus with experience in adolescent treatment operations, clinical programming, compliance, and team development. She helps build structured, safe, and clinically sound environments for young women in care.
Jaci Mitchell brings a background in psychology, research, and clinical social work. Her therapeutic approach focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can better understand their story, strengths, and path forward.
Jacob Worthy serves as Clinical Director of Clearfork Academy’s Residential Boys Campus. He oversees clinical operations and works to help each client feel seen, heard, and challenged toward growth through accountability and compassionate care.
Tonya Martin serves as Executive Director of Clearfork Academy’s Fort Worth campus. With more than 20 years of healthcare experience, she began her career as a firefighter and paramedic before transitioning into nursing. She later spent more than a decade as an Emergency Department Director, leading multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure medical settings. Tonya is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Paramedic who is passionate about helping adolescents and families navigate mental health and substance use challenges with dignity, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Makenzie Fichter is the Territory Outreach Manager for the Houston area at Clearfork Academy. She brings a strong background in business development, operational strategy, and relationship-building, with leadership experience driving organizational growth and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about creating meaningful partnerships and expanding access to quality behavioral healthcare, Makenzie is dedicated to supporting teens and families throughout the Houston region. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, running, reading, and exploring life with her dog, Binks.
Amanda Billue serves as the Territory Outreach Manager for the Dallas area at Clearfork Academy, bringing experience in healthcare consulting, business development, and building strategic partnerships. She is passionate about expanding access to quality care and supporting Clearfork Academy’s mission of helping adolescents and families thrive.
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