Meet Our Counseling Staff
Donna Beck Granato, M.S. LPC-Supervisor
Danielle Padilla, LPC Associate
Michell Hayden, LPC Associate
Owner and founder of Country Breeze Counseling Center since 1997, Ms. Granato provides mental health counseling for adults and supervises LPC Associates and student interns. With over 15 years of experience as an EMDR therapy practitioner, Ms. Granato addresses a variety of mental health issues, including Anxiety, Depression, and Dissocia
Owner and founder of Country Breeze Counseling Center since 1997, Ms. Granato provides mental health counseling for adults and supervises LPC Associates and student interns. With over 15 years of experience as an EMDR therapy practitioner, Ms. Granato addresses a variety of mental health issues, including Anxiety, Depression, and Dissociative Disorders. She is committed to expanding services and hiring new professionals to better serve the community.
Michell Hayden, LPC Associate
Danielle Padilla, LPC Associate
Michell Hayden, LPC Associate
Ms. Hayden, a graduate of Liberty University in May 2025, completed her internship and practicums at Country Breeze Counseling Center, where she now specializes in mental health counseling. She works under the supervision of Donna Beck Granato, LPC-S, and is gaining valuable experience as an LPC Associate. Prior to her master's program, M
Ms. Hayden, a graduate of Liberty University in May 2025, completed her internship and practicums at Country Breeze Counseling Center, where she now specializes in mental health counseling. She works under the supervision of Donna Beck Granato, LPC-S, and is gaining valuable experience as an LPC Associate. Prior to her master's program, Ms. Hayden was a parent educator and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marriage and Family Studies at BYU-I in 2020. She works with children, adults, and couples.
Danielle Padilla, LPC Associate
Danielle Padilla, LPC Associate
Danielle Padilla, LPC Associate
Graduate of Lamar University in May 2025, Ms. Padilla completed her internship and practicums working with children and adults at Country Breeze Counseling Center. Under the supervision of Donna Beck Granato, LPC-S, Ms. Padilla is now an LPC Associate. She is fully trained in EMDR therapy and specializes in mental health counseling for LGBTQ+ issues, working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Arnold J. Granato, M.S. LPC
Mr. Granato has retired from seeing counseling clients, including those seeking mental health counseling, but continues to provide consultation services to CBCC staff, as well as retaining his duties as CFO. He also remains involved with LPC Associates and supports their use of EMDR therapy.