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Jerry DR. JERRY DESOBE
The Reverend Gerald J. DeSobe, Ph.D., LPC
Executive Director
United Methodist

Individual, marital, family therapy; supervision
Ph.D. in Pastoral Psychology and Counseling
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Professional Counselor
Diplomate, American Association of Pastoral Counselors
Certified Pastoral Evaluation Specialist

   
Sue MS. SUE BARNES
Sue Barnes,LCSW
Director of Clinical Services
Catholic

Individual, marital and family therapy
Master of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Member - National Association of Social Workers

   
Samiha MS. SAMIHA BOUTROS
Samiha Boutros, MA, LPC
Pastoral Counselor
Non-Denominational Christian

Individual, family, child and adolescent therapy
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor

   
Robert DR. ROBERT BRECKBILL
The Reverend Robert L. Breckbill, D.Min., LMFT
Pastoral Counselor
United Methodist

Individual and marital therapy
Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Fellow, American Association of Pastoral Counselors
Clinical Member - American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

   
Susan MS. SUSAN BRIGGS
Susan Painter Briggs, MA, LPC, LMFT
Psychotherapist
Baptist

Individual, family, and marital therapy
Trauma issues
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

   
Araceli DR. ARACELI G. CASSO
Araceli G. Casso, MD
Consulting Psychiatrist
Baptist

Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
MD, Medical Doctor, Licensed in Texas
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

   
Suzanne MS. SUZANNE COUNTS
Suzanne Counts, MA, LPC
Psychotherapist
Non-Denominational Christian

Individual and family therapy
Master of Arts in Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor

   
Sandra MS. SANDRA DESOBE
Sandra L. DeSobe, MA, LPC, LMFT
Psychotherapist
United Methodist

Individual, marital and child therapy; supervision
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Member, American Association of Pastoral Counselors
Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor -
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
LPC & LMFT Approved Supervisor

   
Jo Ann DR. JO ANN FORMBY
Jo Ann Formby, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Baptist

Individual, marital, child, adolescent
and group therapy
Chronic health issues
Licensed Psychologist
Doctor of Clinical Psychology

   
Madonna MS. MADONNA HAARMANN
Madonna Haarmann, MA, LPC, LMFT
Pastoral Counselor
Catholic

Individual, marital, family, child and adolescent therapy; abuse survivors, divorce recovery
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Fellow, American Association of Pastoral Counselors
Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor-
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

   
Bob REV. BOB HUIE
The Reverend Robert W. Huie,M.Th., LMFT
Pastoral Counselor
United Methodist

Individual, marital and family therapy
Master of Theology
LMFT - Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist
Fellow - American Association of Pastoral Counselors Clinical Member - American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

   
Jason DR. JASON MARTIN
Jason Martin, MMFT, Ph.D., LMFT
Psychotherapist
Non-Denominational Christian

Individual, child, adolescent, couples, and family therapy
Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

   
Larry DR. LARRY NAHMIAS
Larry M. Nahmias, MD
Consulting Psychiatrist

Forensic psychiatry, disability evaluations
psychiatric consultation
MD, Medical Doctor, Licensed in Texas
Board Certified in Psychiatry

   
Athena DR. ATHENA PATELIS
Athena R. Patelis, Ph.D.
Director of Psychological Services
Greek Orthodox

Individual, marital, child, adolescent, art,
play and family therapy; Medicare provider
Objective and projective assessments
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Licensed Psychologist
Member, Christian Association of Psychologists

   
Ava MS. AVA PORTERFIELD
Ava Porterflied, MA, LPC
Psychotherapist
United Methodist

Individual, marital or family therapy
Child and adolescent therapy
Master of Arts in Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor

   
Derek MR. DEREK PRINS
Derek Prins, MA LPC
Director of Community Relations
Non-Denominational Christian

Individual, adolescent and family therapy
Master of Arts in Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor

   
Margaret MS. MARGARET TADLOCK
Margaret Tadlock, MA, LPA
Psychological Associate

Psychological Testing
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Licensed Psychological Associate

   
Mariana MS. MARIANA TARGHETTA
Mariana Targhetta, MA, LPC, LMFT
Director of Education
Baptist

Individual, marital and family therapy
Child and adolescent therapy
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

   
Sherri MS. SHERRI WOODWORTH
Sherri Woodworth, MA, LPC
Psychotherapist
Disciples of Christ

Individual, marital and family therapy
Master of Arts in Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor

   
Armando MR. ARMANDO ALANIZ
Armando A. Alaniz, LPC Intern, Ph.D. (Cand.)
Counseling Resident
Church of Christ

Individual, Marital, Family, Child and Adolescent,
and Medical Family Therapist
Spanish Speaking
M.A - Master of Arts Marriage & Family Therapy
Ph.D. Candidate - Philosophy; Marriage & Family Therapy
American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy

   
Ignacio REV. IGNACIO BARCENAS
Ignacio Barcenas, MA, LPC Intern
Counseling Resident
Church of Christ

Individual, marital and family therapy
Spanish speaking
Master of Arts in Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

   
Melissa MS. MELISSA COMMANDER
Melissa Commander, MSMFT, LPC Intern
Counseling Resident
Methodist

Individual, adolescent and family therapy.
Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

   
Frances REV. FRANCES JOHNSON
Frances Kay Johnson, M.Div, Ph.D., LPC Intern
Counseling Resident
Episcopal

Individual, couples, young adult and adolescent therapy
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Masters of Divinity
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

   
William DR. WILLIAM JULY
William July, MS, Ph.D., LPC Intern
Counseling Resident
Non-Denominational Christian

Individual, couples, young adult and family therapy
Ph.D. in Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

   
Faye MS. FAYE LEE
Faye Lee, MA LPC Intern, LMFTA
Counseling Resident
Non-Denominational Christian

Individual, child, adolescent, marital, and family therapy
Master of Arts in Behavioral Sciences - Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Member, American Association of Christian Counselors
Member Houston Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

   
Angela MS. ANGELA RALEY
Angela Raley, MA, LPC Intern
Counseling Resident
Presbyterian

Individual, child, adolescent and family therapy.
Master of Arts in Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

   
Aaron REV. AARON SIMPSON
Aaron Simpson, MACC, MDiv
Counseling Practicuum Student
Baptist

Individual, marriage, adolescent and child therapy
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
Master of Divinity

   
Joan MS. JOAN EVANS
Joan Evans
Office Administrator
   
Paula MS. PAULA FISCHESSER
Paula Fischesser, MBA, CPA
Accountant
   
Priscilla MS . PRISCILLA BARCENAS
Priscilla Barcenas
Administrative Specialist
Spanish Speaking
   
Heather MS. HEATHER BULLOCK
Heather Bullock
Client Service Specialist
   
Carmen MS. CARMEN HARRIS
Carmen Harris
Client Service Specialist
   
Venus MS. VENUS BYRD
Venus Byrd
Receptionist/Secretary
   
 
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