Dr. Rebecca Opamen and Dr. Patrice Dunn
Dr. Rebecca Opamen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and the Owner and Clinical Director of Prevail on Wings of Hope. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Texas Tech University and holds master's degrees in Counseling and Juvenile Forensic Psychology from Prairie View A&M University.
Dr. Opamen provides therapy, clinical supervision, and comprehensive mental health assessments for adolescents and adults. Her clinical work focuses on trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and clinician wellness, with an emphasis on integrating evidence-based practices, mindfulness, and holistic approaches to care.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Opamen provides continuing education and professional training for mental health professionals on topics including ethics, burnout prevention, trauma-informed care, and clinician wellness. She is passionate about supporting both clients and clinicians by promoting sustainable, ethical practices that foster resilience and long-term well-being.
Dr. Patrice Dunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas, as well as the owner of Real Life Counseling and Consultation Services, PLLC. She also serves as an Assistant Professor of Graduate and Adult Education in Clinical Mental Health at Midwestern State University. Dr. Dunn earned her Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in Health Education from The Ohio State University, her Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas, and her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Texas Tech University.
With over 35 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. Dunn has dedicated her career to education and mental health. Her professional background includes nine years as a school counselor and 14 years as a certified PK–12 teacher, giving her a comprehensive understanding of both educational and clinical environments.
Her research centers on the intersectional identities of women, particularly women of color, and explores their experiences with racial and gendered oppression within institutional and societal systems, especially in higher education. Her work also examines mental health and wellness, social justice, cultural curiosity, Black joy, Black burnout, and code-switching, as well as multicultural dynamics within predominantly White P–16 educational settings. Her dissertation focused on the experiences of Black women faculty at Predominantly White Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Dr. Dunn is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, presenting at local, state, and national levels on topics related to education, mental health, and personal growth. She is the author of The ABCs of Parenting with a Purpose and continues to contribute to the field through ongoing research, publications, and professional presentations.
