Meet The RCF Team

Dr. Mason is the founder of Resilient Children and Families. As an emerging philanthropist and entrepreneur, he is committed to providing psychological and social services to children and their families (particularly the disadvantaged). He previously held a dual faculty appointment as a neurodevelopmental psychologist and clinical assistant professor at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Ohio State University’s School of Medicine. He completed his postdoctoral residency training at Emory’s School of Medicine. Dr. Mason earned his Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychological from Seattle Pacific University in 2018. Before pursuing his academic and professional goals, Dr. Mason served as an enlisted service-member in the United States Army and completed two combat deployments in service of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

As a licensed social worker, I have a lot of experience working in various mental health and social service settings. I have a passion for working with youth, especially adolescents between the ages 12 and 17. As a Columbus native, my goal is to always serve the communities in which I come from. I graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor of science in public health with an emphasis on health promotion and education and then received a master degree in social work from Ohio State University. Since graduating I have acquired skills and knowledge through trainings and experience on working with at risk populations and how to implement solution focused practices when working with children and families.

Danielle Northcutt is a Licensed Social Worker at Resilient Children and Families (RCF). Danielle has over 5 years of experience supporting young children, teens, adults, and family units in various settings. She has worked with individuals in hospitals, schools, non-profit, and foster care facilities. Danielle is passionate about helping people heal, develop new skills, and navigate through their mental health journey with self-empowerment. Danielle utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. Danielle attended Miami University, there she earned applied-science degrees in both Education and Integrated Studies.  Danielle furthered her education earning a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University.

Danielle was influenced by her own experiences years ago to start her journey as a therapist and has worked to dispel the stigma, and negative perceptions held within culturally diverse communities. She provides a non-judgmental, safe space where you are encouraged to reflect and discover you.

Dr. Greer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Psychologist and partner at Resilient Children and Families. With over a decade of experience as a Health Service Provider working with children, adults, and families, he is passionate about empowering others to be active in developing positive mental health and well-being. He utilizes a holistic approach to provide an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard, empathic understanding and genuineness-authenticity for each person that he is fortunate to work with. Dr. Greer strongly believes exercising cultural humility is important in keeping the needs of the person as well as the respect of their psychosocial background at the forefront – to assist them through the process of therapeutic change. Dr. Greer earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Tennessee State University (TSU), Nashville, TN. Interesting to note, TSU is one of two public Historically Black College and Universities to house an American Psychological Association (APA) program in Counseling Psychology.

John Brazell is the Respite Care Director at RCF. Mr. Brazell is an emerging entrepreneur and business owner.  Mr. Brazell’s heart is grounded in providing human and social services to individuals affected by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). His maternal grandmother provided foster care for 4 children in her home and Mr. Brazell established sibling-like relationships with each one. In addition, Mr. Brazell served 8 years in the United States Army Reserves. He completed some college coursework in 2015 at Franklin University. Mr. Brazell earned his highschool diploma from Northland High in 2000, which is located in Columbus, Ohio. Currently, Mr. Brazell holds a position in accounting working for the Department of Defense.

Dr. Waters is a pre-licensed clinical psychologist. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology in Dayton, OH. Dr. Waters has experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and providing various forms of therapy (i.e., individual, group, couples, family) for individuals of all ages. She is most passionate about providing psychological services for children, adolescents, and families and working with neurodiverse populations (e.g., individuals living with ADHD and/or autism). Her other areas of focus include parenting concerns, behavioral issues, academic challenges, relationship difficulties, trauma processing, anxiety and other mood-related concerns, health psychology, spirituality, and diversity/multicultural psychology. Dr. Waters loves being able to support and connect with others, and she counts it a great privilege to serve you!

Dr. Maria N. Houston-Beck is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Co-Practicum Director at Resilient Children and Families as well as the Executive Director at LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence in Columbus, Ohio. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in trauma, grief, life transitions, and mental health challenges, using a strengths-based approach to foster healing and resilience. Dr. Houston-Beck also owns Houston Wellness Solutions, offering compassionate care to adults and families. A dedicated mentor, she finds fulfillment in supervising future clinicians and advancing mental health awareness, particularly for marginalized communities. She serves on the board of the Urban Development Family Center and is a trusted voice featured in local media. Guided by her faith, she remains committed to promoting equity and well-being for all. Dr. Houston will begin accepting new client on a case-by-case basis beginning May 1st, 2025.

Talea Foster is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, with a master’s degree in nursing. With over 9 years of experience working in mental health, Talea’s role working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner has been multifaceted, including working as a mental health advocate, counselor, and educator. Talea’s passion has always been to help those who do not have the ability to help themselves. She has much experience working with at risk populations including those suffering with homeless and addictions, ages 18 and older. Her care, compassion, and enhanced clinical skills have helped her build rapport with patients and families throughout all their many stages in life. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition to help guide patients to mental wellness. Talea brings a unique holistic approach blending faith and evidence-based modalities within her practice. 

Dr. Holowacz is a new member of Resilient Children and Families. Most of their work since 2015 centers around conducting research with adolescents who are homeless.  Eugene obtained their PhD in Human Development and Family Science in 2016 and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Ohio State University in 2017. Throughout that time, Eugene has provided trainings for staff, advocated for people who are homeless, lead multiple research projects, and instructed classes at the Ohio State University.

Stephanie is the executive office assistant at Resilient Children and Families (RCF). Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Women's Gender and Sexuality studies from the Ohio State University. From this sense, she tries her very best to understand the nuanced struggles of individuals and families as well as groups of people. She emphasizes practicing empathy, active listening, and identifying problem-solving solutions. To Stephanie, the world is a better place when we take care of ourselves and each other. In addition to her employment at RCF, Stephanie manages an office that serves our nation’s veterans. She is the mother of her three-year-old son, Elwood, who she describes as fearless and adventurous. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and writing. She tries to participate in yoga classes whenever she isn’t occupied. A fun and interesting fact about Stephanie is that she was a vegan for 10 years until the COVID-19 pandemic.