Ty Thornton, MS LPC
(417) 873-7418
tthornton003@drury.edu
Ty Thornton, LPC graduated with a Masters Degree in clinical psychology from Evangel University, and is an employee of Burrell Behavioral Health. Her primary area of focus is working with college students, addressing a variety of mental health concerns. She especially enjoys working with students athletes and was a former college basketball player herself. Ty has experience treating a wide range of concerns, such as mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, trauma, self esteem issues and relationship/family dynamics. In her time away from the counseling office Ty enjoys spending time with her husband and children, being outdoors or on the lake and is an avid runner and yogi.
Andrea Bench, MS LPC
abench003@drury.edu
Andrea Bench, LPC graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Southwest Missouri State University and is an employee of Burrell Behavioral Health. Her primary area of focus is working with college students as they transition into adulthood so they can achieve their goals. Andrea has experience working with a wide variety of mental health concerns such as substance use, anxiety, depression, communication, relationships, stress management, self-esteem, LGBTQ+ issues and trauma. Outside of the office Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, and dogs Jack and Blue, I enjoy running, reading and traveling for self care.
Alex Fox, MSW, LMSW
Alex Fox (he/him/his), MSW graduated with a Masters degree in Social Work from Missouri State University, and is an employee of Burrell Behavioral Health. His primary area of focus is working with students to enhance their happiness and resilience in life. He enjoys learning about students aspirations and challenges while offering encouragement and support to empower them to meet their goals. Alex has experience treating multiple mental health challenges which include symptoms related to anxiety, depression, bi-polar, borderline personality, schizophrenia, addiction, LGBTQ+ barriers, PTSD, ADHD, ASD, self-esteem, relationships, and others. Alex engages in self-care through spending time with his wife and their dog Harvey. playing video games and weightlifting.