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Behavioral Health
We recognize that stress, lifestyle, life circumstance, family issues, psychological problems and substance misuse and abuse can affect our patients’ health and well-being. Therefore, behavioral health services at NTACHC are recognized as a key option to help you meet your total health treatment needs.
Services:
- Counseling For Patients of All Ages
- Group or Family Sessions
- In-Person, Via Phone or Video
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM
Joshua Rene Boutte is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over twelve years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities throughout North Texas. She holds a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University and has worked across diverse behavioral health settings, including crisis response, law enforcement-embedded programs, inpatient care, and youth and family services.
Joshua is deeply committed to making mental health education practical and accessible. She believes that healing and wellness should thrive in neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces—not just clinical environments—and strives to provide culturally responsive, real-world emotional support.
Guided by compassion and cultural awareness, Joshua’s work centers on helping people feel seen, understood, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges.
I am committed to making mental health education accessible to all people and aim to provide culturally relevant counseling and support.
Ana Maldonado received a bachelor’s of social work from The University of Texas at Arlington because it allowed her opportunities to help people. She has worked as an HIV counselor, Medicaid specialist and eligibility specialist—all of which have contributed to her expertise as a case manager. She is passionate about helping her patients access the services and the care they need to have transformed lives. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and finds it rewarding to provide ongoing support to help them.
My passion is to work with the patients to help them access needed services and on their way to a renewed and transformed life.
Gemma Hernandez is a Behavioral Health Case Manager with a strong foundation in social work and community-based care. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and holds a Community Health Worker certification. Her professional experience includes work with a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to homeownership opportunities for hardworking families with a community focus in volunteerism and collaboration to address housing needs. In her current role, she collaborates closely with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, supporting them in navigating services, establishing goals and accessing appropriate resources. Gemma is committed to delivering client-centered care grounded in empathy, respect and professionalism.
I believe in meeting people where they are and supporting them with compassion, understanding and dignity, while empowering them to navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
