Today we’d like to introduce you to Tawana Mccou MS, PsyD(c).
Hi Tawana , please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
As the CEO, behavioral scientist, specialist, consultant & strategist originally from Memphis, TN. I founded Tranquil Horizon Health & Wellness of Central Texas LLC was founded in 2022 after moving to Austin, Texas in 2017. My commitment aimed to transform how individuals and organizations experience behavioral health, resilience, and leadership in environments. After witnessing firsthand the toll that chronic illness, workplace dysfunction, burnout, and trauma can take on both people and systems, I seen a need for a consulting model that focus on behavioral science and organizational strategy. My journey began with a vision: to create a service that not only supports individual well-being but also strengthens entire organizations through trauma-informed practices, behavioral insight, and evidence-based wellness strategies. This stems from my background in hands-on dental and medical health care as an assistant, student nurse, managerial & higher leadership roles.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
My professional path began in the dental field, where I served as an expanded function dental assistant for over 20 years. Although I deeply valued patient care, I felt called to expand my impact within the broader healthcare system.
Transitioning from dental assisting to nursing school presented both personal and academic challenges, balancing demanding coursework, clinical expectations, and family responsibilities. Yet, this experience strengthened my compassion and commitment to helping others. Over time, I realized that my true passion lay not in direct clinical care but in understanding the behavioral, organizational, and psychological dynamics that influence health outcomes.
After transferring from the (BSN) bachelors in nursing during clinical rotation as Aspen University School of Nursing Austin was pending closure, I earned a bachelor’s degree in health management, followed by a master’s degree in psychology with a specialization in health psychology with additional advanced course work in I/O psychology from Walden University. I didn’t stop there, I continued my education while currently completing the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD.) specializing in behavioral health leadership & completing the necessary, coursework in applied behavior analysis from Walden University. I gained additional specializations in epidemiology and biostatistics by taking the necessary coursework from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. This academic journey required determination, financial sacrifice, and the courage to redefine my professional identity. Each transition, from hands-on care to leadership, and from management to behavioral health, represented both a challenge and an evolution.
As you know, we’re big fans of Tranquil Horizon Health & Wellness of Central Texas. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Tranquil Horizon Health & Wellness of Central Texas LLC is a forward-thinking behavioral health organization dedicated to supporting emotional, psychological, and organizational wellness across the lifespan. Our mission is to promote healing, resilience, and behavioral insight through compassionate, evidence-informed care and consulting.
We specialize in adult, pediatric and adolescent behavioral support, with an emphasis on intervention, emotional regulation, and family collaboration. Our services extend beyond traditional care models to include non diagnostic behavioral readiness assessments/screenings, educational and prevention-based programs, and organizational behavioral wellness consulting. This dual focus allows us to support both individuals and systems in achieving sustainable behavioral health outcomes.
What sets us apart is our integrative and non-clinical approach, bridging health psychology, behavioral science, and leadership principles to create safer, trauma-informed environments where people can truly thrive. We are known for our commitment to behavioral insight, prevention, and empowerment, as well as our specialized consulting through OrgHealth Psychology Consultants, our organizational division that provides leadership and behavioral wellness solutions for healthcare and workplace settings.
Brand-wise, I are most proud of the mission-driven identity, I exist to restore balance, dignity, and purpose to those we serve. Our name, Tranquil Horizon, reflects the calm and clarity we aim to help individuals and organizations reach through every encounter.
What are your plans for the future?
My goal for the future centers on expanding the depth and reach of behavioral health integration across all our service areas. By 2028, I plan to fully integrate behavioral analysis across every division, ensuring that data-driven insights and behavioral science guide all aspects of care, consulting, and organizational wellness.
My goal is to harness data and behavioral metrics to better understand population trends, predict risk factors, and design preventive interventions that improve both individual and organizational outcomes. By merging epidemiological insight with behavioral analysis, I aim to help organizations identify systemic issues, reduce burnout, improve workforce health, and enhance operational efficiency through evidence-informed decision-making.
As an approved government vendor, Tranquil Horizon Health & Wellness is expanding its capacity to serve public institutions, schools, healthcare systems, and community programs across Texas and beyond. This designation enables us to deliver scalable behavioral health solutions that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and measurable in their impact.
My vision is to become a state and national leader in applied behavioral health strategy, bridging psychology, leadership, and data science to transform the future of wellness. Through strategic partnerships, education, and innovation, we are redefining what it means to create healthy people and healthy organizations.
Pricing:
- Free 15 min Consultation: We proudly offer a complimentary consultation across all divisions, including pediatric and adolescent behavioral support, organizational health consulting, and behavioral readiness assessments.
- Customized proposals and affordable pricing are then provided based on the scope, duration, and level of service required, ensuring affordability, transparency, and alignment with each client’s goals
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tranquilhorizonhealth.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583001516503
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawanacmccou
- Other: https://www.tranquilhorizonbehavioralhealth.com/our-services | https://www.orghealthpsychology.com/
Image Credits
Images: Tranquil Horizon Health & Wellness of Central Texas LLC.
