About Our Office

Lamb Behavioral Health Center, LLC opened in 2013 to provide behavioral health services to children and families in the Brazos Valley. Dr. Gordon D. Lamb, licensed psychologist, oversees all clinical services.

Clinical Director

Dr. Gordon D. Lamb, Ph.D.

Dr. Lamb received his Ph.D. in School/Clinical Child Psychology from Texas A&M University (TAMU). Dr. Lamb’s prior experiences give him a unique perspective with his patients. He started as direct care staff in a group home for teenagers with autism and then a child psychiatric hospital. He later worked as a case manager securing services for individuals with disabilities, including advocating for students with disabilities in the schools. After completing his Ph.D., he worked for two years as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) and then as an assistant professor at Sam Houston State University (SHSU), teaching courses in therapy and assessment. After leaving the university to practice full time, he has continued to supervise practicum students from SHSU and TAMU. He has also supervised many recent graduates as they pursue licensure as a psychologist.

In terms of therapy, Dr. Lamb primarily utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, while drawing from more modern advances such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). With roots in child therapy, he also enjoys working with children and parents utilizing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).  

Dr. Lamb enjoys spending time with his wife and five children. He is active in his church congregation and volunteers as time permits. For hobbies, he enjoys basketball, cooking out, and other outdoor activities. For entertainment, he enjoys escaping reality in the realms of fantasy fiction, science fiction, and anime. 

Other Therapists

Dr. Michael Gotowka, Psy.D.

Dr. Gotowka (guh TUFF kuh) is a Licensed Psychologist with Provisional Status being supervised by Dr. Lamb. He received his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited program at Alliant International University-San Francisco Bay (formerly California School of Professional Psychology). He also holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Holy Names University. Dr. Gotowka has experience working with a variety of populations including children, families, adults, and couples; as well as many different settings including schools, community counseling centers, juvenile detention centers, and an agency for survivors of domestic violence. He has helped people with a multitude of diagnoses as well. He enjoys supporting families with the IEP process by advocating for students to obtain the services they need.

Dr. Gotowka has specific training to assist couples. He completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level I, and his dissertation investigated how first-time parents manage their relationships.

Before studying psychology, Dr. Gotowka was a trained chef. He is crazy about his dog Thor, football, video games, and rock music. Although he has lived all over the United States, Dr. Gotowka enjoys his home in Texas!

Dr. Michale Sferra, Ph.D.

Dr. Sferra (SFAIR-uh) is a Licensed Psychologist and a secondary supervisor at LBHC. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on working with children and families from the APA-accredited program at Texas A&M University (TAMU). He completed his predoctoral internship at the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical Center, where he completed the child clinical psychology track. Dr. Sferra also has experience as an instructor in the psychology department at TAMU.

Dr. Sferra has a passion for working with children, adolescents, emerging adults, and their families. He focuses on behavioral models of therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). He also frequently incorporates aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). For children and their families, Dr. Sferra has experience treating behavioral problems, school-related problems, and issues in the parent-child relationship. For emerging adults, Dr. Sferra has experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, academic problems, and those desiring to change their behaviors to improve overall life satisfaction.

In his free time, Dr. Sferra enjoys being with family, going on hikes or kayaking, cooking delicious meals, and taking it easy with movies or video games.

Credentials: Licensed Psychologist, #39585

Michale Sferra, PhD is a Licensed Psychologist with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TX License #39585; Expires 04/30/2026). For information on how to verify a license, please go to the following page: https://www.bhec.texas.gov/verify-a-license/index.html. For information on how to file a complaint, please go to the following page: https://www.bhec.texas.gov/discipline-and-complaints/index.html.

Office Staff

Receptionists (not pictured): Wendy Dobbs, Ingrid Retamoza