Meet the Team
At New Way, our team brings decades of experience and a shared commitment to helping people discover their new way forward — emotionally, relationally, financially, and professionally.
Shaun Burrow, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor • Licensed Professional Counselor
Supervisor • EMDR-Certified
Shaun holds a Ph.D. in family therapy from Texas Woman’s University, a master’s in marriage & family therapy, and a bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies from Abilene Christian University.
Focus Areas:
- High-conflict couples & marriages
- EMDR
- Trauma recovery
- Marriage counseling
- Infidelity recovery
- Sexual addiction
- Spiritual trauma
My Clients:
Couples, adults (18+), and families
With more than two decades of experience, Shaun is known for his ability to guide clients through even the most challenging seasons — and for mentoring emerging professionals as they develop their craft and confidence. He is passionate about helping families and couples build more connected and meaningful home lives, and he loves walking alongside people as they discover how their spiritual journey and family relationships are deeply intertwined. Shaun also has a heart for pastoral care, offering support and encouragement to people of all backgrounds and walks of life.
Emily Burrow, M.MFT, LMFT-S
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor • EMDR-Certified
Emily earned her master’s degree in marriage & family therapy from Abilene Christian University and her B.S. in mathematics from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Focus Areas:
- Play therapy
- Childhood trauma
- Childhood OCD
- Divorce adjustment
- Grief and loss
- Social anxiety and panic attacks
- Parenting, co-parenting, and step-parenting
- Behavior modification
My Clients:
Children (ages 4+), parents, adults (18+), couples, and families
Having a deep desire to help people feel seen, understood, and supported during life’s challenges, Emily walks alongside children, adults, couples, and families as they navigate some of the most difficult and tender seasons of their lives. She has a special passion for working with children and adolescents, particularly those struggling with trauma, anxiety, OCD, or adjusting to divorce and grief. Emily also enjoys equipping parents—whether biological, co-parents, or stepparents—with tools to understand and support their children more effectively.
Michael D. Hall, CPA
Personal Financial Coach • Wealth Strategist • Business Advisor
Michael holds a Master of Accountancy and a BBA in Accounting from Abilene Christian University and completed the Executive Education General Management Program at The Wharton School.
Focus Areas:
- Personal financial planning & wealth building
- Cash flow management & budgeting
- Retirement planning & long-term savings strategies
- Investment analysis & real estate guidance
- Debt reduction & risk management
- Business financial strategy & capital structure optimization
- Operational efficiency & growth planning
My Clients:
Individuals, families, and business owners seeking to strengthen their financial position, make informed decisions, and create a sustainable path toward their goals.
With over two decades of financial leadership, Michael applies the strategic insight of a CFO to help clients succeed both personally and professionally. His experience includes operational leadership, founding and scaling companies and guiding leaders through complex investment and operational decisions.
Michael is known for translating complex financial concepts into clear, actionable strategies. Whether helping a family prepare for retirement, guiding an individual through debt reduction, or advising a business owner on profitability and growth, he brings the same commitment to clarity, confidence, and results.
Passionate about empowering people to take control of their financial future, Michael partners with clients to develop customized, integrated plans that align with their values, reduce uncertainty, and create lasting impact.
Melissa Avery, MBA, PMP
Conflict Resolution Coach • Technology and Business Operations Advisor
Melissa holds a Masters of Business Administration from Abilene Christian University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Focus Areas:
- Team Building & Conflict Resolution
- Emerging Technologies & Change Management
- Operational efficiency & Strategic planning
My Clients:
Business owners seeking to build stronger teams, implement emerging technologies and support team members through difficult transitions.
Melissa spent years in the tech industry, where she was known for her ability to build trust and foster collaboration among diverse groups. Now, she brings those same principles of strategic planning, problem-solving, and empathetic leadership to her work in business leadership coaching. She is passionate about walking alongside clients, helping them find clarity, set realistic goals, and build the teams needed to take your company to the next level.
Melissa brings a wealth of experience from her career as a Program Manager in the technology sector, where she specialized in turning complex, large-scale projects into streamlined, successful outcomes.
Her background as a Project Management Professional (PMP) has given her a deep understanding of strategic planning, process development, and risk management. Melissa uses these same principles to help clients navigate company-wide changes and equip teams with the skills they need to manage conflicts in the workplace.