Amy Thomas, LCSW-s

Amy Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with children and adults from hard places for many years.  Currently a professor of practice in social work at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, she also owns and provides online therapy through A Better Tomorrow Behavioral Health in person and online in Kingsville, Texas and online with her clinic Kelley Kids Ranch in Lewiston, Idaho.  She offers in-person talk, equine, and art therapy for individuals and family therapy as well as telehealth sessions.  At this time, therapy with Amy through A Better Tomorrow Behavioral Health is cash-pay only, though she does accept HSA payments.  

Amy has training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention,  reactive attachment disorder, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive  behavioral therapy, and children with developmental disabilities. Amy is a proud mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. 

Amy enjoys using horses, art, music, and  creativity to help her clients become healthy and happy.  She also has a blind and deaf puppy she is training to become a therapy dog.

Amy began training horses professionally when she was eight years old and teaching riding lessons when she was 16 years old, more than 35 years  ago.  She rode in Combined Training events throughout the northwest region and foxhunted on the east coast.  Amy graduated from United  States Pony Club in 1993 as an HA, a national ranking, then continued instructing.  She later returned to training young horses and became a 4-H leader.  Amy currently utilizes equine therapy as a non-traditional intervention for clients who are appropriate for that modality.

Edna L. Ramirez, LPC‑Associate, is a clinician at A Better Tomorrow, providing outpatient mental health counseling to adolescents and adults in the Coastal Bend region. She specializes in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma‑related symptoms, relational stress, and life transitions. Edna integrates evidence‑based approaches—including cognitive behavioral therapy, person‑centered counseling, and trauma‑informed care—to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. She is committed to culturally responsive, ethical practice and works under the supervision of Amy Thomas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.   

Marcos is a Licensed Master Social Worker providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and military veterans. He offers both in-person and telehealth counseling services in a supportive, compassionate, and judgement-free environment. 

Marcos utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and strength-based, client-centered practices. He is passionate about advocating for and educating individuals to build emotional resilience, improving coping skills,

navigate life challenges, and work toward personal growth. Marcos was drawn to social work by his passion to be an advocate for individuals. He believes that empowering individuals leads to self-efficacy and positive outcomes that leads to change. 

Marcos is a father of four and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoys spending time with his children, exercising, watching documentaries and podcasts, relaxing with his dog, and listening to music. 

Mayra is a Licensed Master Social Worker with experience supporting individuals navigating mental health concerns, life transitions, and emotional challenges. Her professional background includes providing care in immigration detention settings, hospice and palliative care, and adolescent substance use treatment. She is passionate about using her skills and experience to help individuals navigate life’s most difficult moments with compassion, respect, and empathy. 

Outside of her professional work, Mayra enjoys spending time on her farm as a form of self-care. Caring for her goats, chickens, ducks, and geese allows her to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find balance, reflecting the same values of patience, compassion, and intentional care that she brings to her work with clients.

Felicia is a Licensed Master Social Worker who provides individual counseling services to adolescents and adults. She offers both in-person and telehealth therapy, creating a collaborative space where clients are encouraged to grow, discover their strengths, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Felicia utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational

Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, strengths-based interventions, and trauma-informed care.

With more than 14 years of experience supporting individuals through personal, academic, financial, and emotional challenges, Felicia takes a personalized, client-centered approach to care. She is passionate about helping clients build self-efficacy, strengthen self-determination, and develop healthy coping strategies for life's challenges.

Outside of work, Felicia enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with her daughter, their two dogs, family, and friends. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Clinical Social Work (DSW), demonstrating her ongoing commitment to improving rural mental health and expanding access to accessible, evidence-based care for underserved communities.

For more than 25 years, Tracy has proudly served the Kingsville community and the surrounding areas, building lasting relationships through dedication and a passion for helping others. She has been married to her husband, Eddie Yzaguirre, for 19 years, and together they are proud parents to a 15-year-old daughter.

Tracy is the person you'll speak to as you start your journey with A Better Tomorrow Behavioral Health.  She welcomes clients and families, provides compassionate support, and helps create a positive experience for every child and caregiver who walks through our doors. She is honored to be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families in our community.