Laura Bownds brings a wealth of experience to her role as Treatment Director, holding a Master’s in Counseling from West Texas A&M and credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Dedicated to child and family services throughout her career, Laura is inspired by the ACH mission and takes pride in contributing to the team’s transformative work.

Outside of her professional life, Laura enjoys attending church, volunteering with community organizations, and supporting her children’s activities in cheer, volleyball, and basketball. She and her husband have three daughters, a son-in-law, and two grandsons. Her favorite quote, by Mother Teresa, serves as a guiding principle: “You are greater than you know.”