Southern Breeze Counseling is home to caring, highly trained professionals dedicated to improving lives in Dexter and throughout Southeast Missouri. We understand this community because we are from here, and have made our lives here. Please discover more about us!

Summer McGowan, founder and licensed professional counselor

Summer McGowan founded Southern Breeze Consulting after transitioning from a successful career in the Bernie and Dexter Public Schools. She is a lifelong learner who thrives on finding the best, cutting-edge, and affordable treatment options for her clients. She also loves her dogs (and yours, too)! Find out more about Summer.

jamie howard, licensed professional counselor

Jamie Howard is a Licensed Professional Counselor with seven years of community mental health experience and seventeen years of experience in the public education system as a school counselor, psychological examiner, and behavioral interventionist. She and Teli, her professional therapy dog are passionate about client centered care with children and adult.

Makayla Maze, certified life coach

Makayla Maze is a passionate early career mental health professional and a certified life coach. She has experience working with all types of children, and particularly those on the autism spectrum. She is also certified to deliver the Safe and Sound Protocol and Focus System. Find out more about Makayla.