STAFF BIOS

Jane Avila, LCSW, ATR-BC

Art Station Founder Jane Avila is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping children and adults in a variety of mental health settings. She received her social work degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and her art therapy training from the Art therapy Institute in Dallas. Prior to opening the Art Station Jane worked for 8 years as a child and family therapist at Cook Children's Medical Center. She has served on the boards of the Tarrant County Mental Health Association, All Church Home for Children, Youth for Tomorrow, and the Depression Connection Team. She continues to volunteer in the community and speaks regularly about the benefits of Art therapy.

Heidi Tournoux-Hanshaw, LPC, ATR

Art therapist Heidi Tournoux-Hanshaw is a graduate of Antioch University in Seattle where she earned masters degrees in both family therapy and art therapy. She received her undergraduate training in Art and Psychology from Central Washington University.

In the past, she worked with children in child development and Montessori school settings as well as conducted art therapy support groups for teens receiving treatment for substance abuse. She is an active member of the North Texas Art Therapy Association and serves as its Secretary.

Jennifer Pappe Johnson, LPC, LMFT

Executive Director Jennifer Pappe Johnson received her master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio and is a licensed supervisor.  She is also a graduate of Texas Christian University and has worked over the past 7 years with adults in a day hospital setting, adolescents in therapeutic group homes, and teens with severe emotional diagnoses. Most recently she spent the past 3 years directing a non-profit therapy program for adolescents with substance abuse issues.  

Andrea Davis, LPC, ATR-BC

Art therapist Andrea Davis is a graduate of the University of West Georgia where she earned a masters degree in psychology. She completed a post-graduate certificate in art therapy at the Art Therapy Institute in Dallas. She is a licensed professional counselor and board certified art therapist. For the past 3 years, Andrea has been practicing in a variety of mental health settings providing individual therapy leading various groups. She is an active member of the North Texas Art Therapy Association and serves as its President.  

Debra Harrison, LPC, ATR-BC

Art therapist Debra Harrison is a licensed professional counselor and board certified art therapist with 17 years of experience in the mental health field. She is a graduate of University of Louisville where she earned a masters degree in Expressive Therapy. Deb completed her undergraduate work in psychology at Texas Woman’s University. She brings a variety of experiences to The Art Station including extensive work in inpatient and outpatient settings.  

Jennifer Sublett, LPC Intern, NCC

Jennifer is a recent graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos where she earned her masters degree in counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy and is currently working toward licensure. She received her undergraduate training in social work from the University of Texas in Austin. In the past she has worked with children and their families through programs such as Communities In Schools and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She brings a strong background in theater and music to The Art Station and has a professional interest in the use of psychodrama and textile interventions in therapy.