Heather Behr, LMSW
Heather Behr has been a Licensed Master of Social Worker since 2001. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas in Arlington and her undergraduate degree in social work from the University of Georgia. She has over 20 years’ experience working in the Dallas and Plano school districts as a school mental health counselor. She has also worked for a nonprofit agency as a private therapist with teens and their families. She specializes in adolescent, young adults and parents.
Andy Blum, LCSW-S
Andy Blum has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2004. She has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington and her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Andy has a wide range of experience including therapy, working in foster care, alternative schools and with students with special needs. For the last 15 years Andy has worked for Jewish Family Services in day schools providing guidance to students, parents and faculty. Andy specializes in working with children, adolescents, parents and teachers.
Suzie Hacker, LCSW
Suzie Hacker is a licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has a master’s degree in social work from Washington University in Saint Louis in 1995 and Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University. Suzie has experience working with children, early childhood through middle school, and their families. She has worked in a variety of family social service agencies in Austin and Houston. In Dallas, she has worked as an in-house school social worker/school counselor for several private preschool and elementary schools through Jewish Family Services of Dallas.
Staci Rubin, LCSW
Staci Rubin has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2001. She received her Bachelors and Master’s degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. Staci has experience working in a hospital setting for many years with children and families with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. She also has experience in private practice facilitating social skills groups with children. Staci specializes in grief and loss, including death of a loved one and divorce. She also has experience with ADHD, anxiety and children with learning differences. She works with children ages 10 and up as well as young adults and parents.
To shine your brightest
light is to be who you truly are.
-Roy T Bennett
Shine Bright’s counselors serve the greater Dallas-Ft Worth Metroplex with on-site counseling and consulting, and they also work with clients across the U.S. through phone and video sessions. With over 25 years of experience in child and family counseling, Heather Behr, Andy Blum, Staci Rubin, Christie Morris, and Suzie Hacker bring deep expertise and compassion to their work.
In addition to their private practice backgrounds, they have worked as a team in school settings, serving as mental health and guidance counselors. Together, they have supported children, families, and school administrators through challenges such as anxiety, depression, developmental delays, social concerns, self-esteem issues, anger management, and peer pressure.
Their collaboration blends complementary therapeutic skills, creating a well-rounded approach to care.
Known throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth community, Heather, Andy, Staci, Christie, and Suzie are trusted by parents and schools alike. Shine Bright takes pride in the emotional health success and ongoing trust of its strong base of returning clients. Contact Shine Bright today to ensure a brighter tomorrow.
