MEet the Team

Melba Chitanda

Introduction: My name is Melba Chitanda. I am a therapist with Wings of the Future. I came onboard the company in November 2023.

Background: I was in the United States Navy from years 2000 through 2004 and was honorably discharged. I then acquired a Bachelors in Business Administration and subsequently a Master’s degree in Social Work. I am a licensed Social Worker in Texas, and a current Doctoral Candidate at Capella University. I am due to graduate in the summer of 2025 and I have been providing therapy services since 2021.

Passion for Therapy: I was in the mortgage servicing industry for fifteen years and I worked to help homeowners retain their properties. During my mortgage career I learned that I had a passion for helping people, but I always felt like I was in the wrong field. I found passion in talking to homeowners and the life issues they faced during the economic mortgage struggle of 2008. In 2020, I decided to pursue a new career and earn a Masters in Social Work. I learned the endless possibilities there are in making a difference in people’s lives. Today I enjoy my career and the interactions I have with clients.

Orlando

My name is Orlando Lizardi. I am a therapist and I joined Wings of the Future in 2024. I have a B.A in Theology, a Masters of Social Work and my LMSW license. My therapeutic areas of specialty are anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, and religious abuse.

Throughout my life, I was positioned to empathically listen to the stories of others and helped them to feel safe. When I worked as a pastor, I sought to bring spiritual healing to people. Now, as a therapist, I seek to bring emotional healing to my clients. Seeing my clients experience emotional healing and achieving their goals motivates me in my work as a therapist.

Jordan

Jordan Holley holds her license in clinical social work, is the Clinical supervisor and therapist for the Wings of the future - Dallas location. She received her masters in social work degree from the Texas Christian University and received her bachelors in social work degree with a minor in substance abuse counseling from the University of North Texas. Jordan prides herself on being compassionate, trauma informed and a driven leader for her team and her clients. She has significant experience on a local and national level, having worked as a Clinical Director, Admissions Director, Vice chair for the legal defense fund for the National Association for Social Workers (NASW) and having a decade of experience working with individuals and families as a therapist.

Edward

I am Edward, Pacetti, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I recently joined Wings of the Future. My educational journey and professional journey in learning to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) played a crucial role in my supporting individuals and communities. I have advocated for my client’s issues in my practice. One brief example of this advocacy is when one of my elderly clients was depressed and unable to resolve an issue. I advocated for this client. She did could have lost her home. I contacted the city council and found a way to prevent her from being homeless. I empower my clients by integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, helping them recognize and modify negative thought patterns. Additionally, I encourage mindfulness practices to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation.  My philosophy on therapy is believing in a holistic approach to therapy, considering the individual’s environment, relationships, and community I speak in a genuine way to have rapport and trust with my clients. I weave in cultural references or local anecdotes. As a Texan, I can draw from the rich Texan heritage, folklore, or regional experiences that resonate with my clients. I value the power that lies in the details—the emotions, struggles, and triumphs. 

Talitha

Hello, My name is Talitha. I have a passion for working with children, teens and young adults walking with them through the journey of growth and self discovery. With over 20 years in social service and the education profession, a Bachelor’s in psychology, and a Masters in professional counseling, I’ll meet you where you are on your unique journey and offer you the support you need to interact with the world starting with the family structure.

I specialize in working families struggling with children and teens with ASD or who have life experiences that create a significant barrier to experiencing their best life. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who doesn’t believe in “normal” and strives for creating individuals who are functional and emotionally healthy. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help individuals understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Therapy should be a place where you feel safe and not judged. Sessions with me are about building understanding of self and relating to others. 

Berenice

Therapeutic Approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Humanistic Therapy.

I am a licensed master social worker with experience working in school settings and hospice agencies. I enjoy working with children and at-risk youth. I have experience with individual and group therapy.

My educational journey began at Brescia University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2019. I continued my graduate studies at Brescia University and received my Master of Social Work in 2023. I recently became a licensed chemical dependency counselor-intern in the State of Texas and look forward to helping those who struggle with chemical addiction. I have worked at non-profit agencies for over 6 years with families of diverse backgrounds. As a Latina, and an immigrant, there is a growing need for more Spanish speaking mental health professionals, and it is important for me to help educate and empower our fellow Latinos and end cultural traumas.