Dr. Brandon Bates
Brandon Bates, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist licensed in Texas. He and his wife, Kerri, moved to Graham in 2006 to raise their children and be part of a community they both believe in. A native of Graham, Dr. Bates is excited to give back to the town that gave so much to him. He graduated from Tarleton State University in 1998 with a Bachelor’s degree and earned his Doctorate of Psychology from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in 2002.
Dr. Bates has served on several boards of directors in Graham and currently acts as a trustee for the Graham ISD. He also enjoys coaching youth sports and is an active member of Cornerstone Methodist Church. In addition, he has developed a passion for mission work. Following the 2009 hurricane, he traveled to Haiti to provide trauma assistance and has also supported the American Red Cross with trauma services after tornadoes in Oklahoma. He regularly participates in mission work at Big Heart Orphanage in Mexico.
Outside of work and family life, Dr. Bates is an avid outdoorsman—often joking about lobbying to hold “therapy sessions” in a deer stand. On a more serious note, he is deeply committed to his work. Those who meet with him quickly recognize his passion for helping others. Dr. Bates works with a variety of individuals from a cognitive-behavioral perspective to foster more rational thinking patterns, improve coping skills, and reduce symptoms. He provides individual and family therapy, as well as comprehensive psychological evaluations to assist with differential diagnoses, treatment planning, and answering specific referral questions.
Dr. Kerri Bates
Dr. Kerri Bates is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy as well as consultation with primary care providers as she has a specialty in health psychology. She has been in private practice since 2002. Through the years she has honed and developed her skills combining the science of psychology along with the art of therapy. Her goal is to provide a non-judgmental, respectful, and compassionate environment where individuals can feel comfortable sharing their struggles along with their successes. Dr. Bates has also recently joined the clinical research team at Grayline Research Center in Wichita Falls, which is a phase III clinical trial research center.
Dr. Bates graduated from Tarleton State University in 1998 with a BA in Psychology, then received her Masters and Doctorate from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in 2002. She completed a 12-month internship in Porterville, California, and a 12-month residency in South Texas.
Dr. Bates stays busy balancing her passion for her work, being a wife to fellow Psychologist, Brandon, and raising their two sons. She also believes in carving out some self-time for yoga and working outside on her flowers. Dr. Bates can treat a variety of disorders, work with individuals navigating life’s challenges, and assist individuals in creating their “best life.” She considers it a privilege when a client allows her to walk alongside them on life’s journey. She wants to empower individuals to gain new understanding and envision and create a new future.
“Just as despair can come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given to one only by other human beings.
~ Elie Wiesel
Sadie Vandehey, LPA, LPC
Sadie Vandehey is a Licensed Psychological Associate with Independent Practice and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and Spanish from Midwestern State University. Sadie continued her education at Midwestern State University and completed her Master of Clinical and Counseling Psychology degree in 2015.
Sadie provides a variety of clinical services including psychotherapy and psychological assessment. She has experience in providing psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, children, couples, groups, and families. Professional experience includes working with individuals struggling with mood disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders), trauma (e.g. domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse), relationship difficulties, parenting, job loss, grief recovery, the aging process, and crisis and stress management. Also, therapy can serve to strengthen resilience, build communication skills, improve self-esteem, increase confidence, aid with decision making, work on conflict resolution, and to rebuild trust. Sadie also provides psychological assessments to assist with differential diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and to answer a variety of other referral questions.
Sadie is a nature lover and enjoys spending time outdoors, especially horseback riding. She is married to her husband, Michael, and together they have a blended family of four children.
Andra Ray, APRN, PMHNP-BC, LPC
Andra has a keen awareness of all things health, melding degrees in psychology and nursing. A graduate of Texas A&M University (Psychology), with follow-up degrees at Midwestern State University (MA in Clinical Psychology, BS Nursing, and MSN Nursing), Andra provides psychiatric services with medication management. Andra is married to Bryan, and together, they have two adult daughters who are thriving in their respective occupations. In her free time, Andra enjoys the outdoors and being with family. Reflecting on providing mental health services for over twenty years, Andra reports, "I've been so blessed by the numerous people that have shared their life struggles and allowed me the opportunity to partner with them to improved wellness."
Bryan Ray, LPC
Bryan strives to empower individuals, couples, and families to bring about greater understanding and changes in both attitude and actions. With over thirty years of experience working in private practice and organizational settings, Bryan recognizes that sometimes people need a safe place to work through problems of all kinds. Compassion and honesty are what he strives to bring to each session, thereby helping clients find acceptance with themselves or finding the strength to make changes in their lives. A graduate of Abilene Christian University (BS) and Midwestern State University (MA), Bryan emphasizes cognitive and behavioral therapy. The focus of therapy is to change the way a person thinks and their actions to adapt to the world around them and achieve their goals.