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Whether you are new to the City of Katy or have deep roots in our family-friendly “small town”, Rejoice Counseling Apostolate is here to support your emotional, relational, and psychological health. Our professional counseling services emphasize the value of marriage and family life, encourage personal growth and healing, and are based in traditional Christian and Catholic values. Take a moment to learn about the professional counseling services we can offer you as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Professional Counselors, and then get in touch with us. We want to journey with you to joy.
Meet the Rejoice Counselors serving Katy and West Houston
Dr. Chris Stravitsch, D.Min, LPC-S, LMFT-S
President and Founder
Meet Dr. Chris
Dr. Chris Stravitsch is the President and Founder of Rejoice Counseling Apostolate. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor. He earned a Doctor of Ministry from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and a dual degree in Pastoral Counseling from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, which consisted of a M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and M.A. in Pastoral Ministry. Chris oversees the counseling services that Rejoice Counseling Apostolate provides to Catholic parishes throughout the Greater Houston area and San Antonio. Read full bio
Locations
St. Bartholomew the Apostle, Katy
St. Cyril of Alexandria, Houston
Kelsey Johnson, MA, NCC, LPC Intern; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Kelsey
Kelsey is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, D.Min, LPC-S, LMFT-S. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University with minors in Neuroscience and Religious Studies (2015) and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a certificate in Christian Counseling (2018). Read full bio.
Locations
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, Houston
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Angleton
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy
St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, Houston
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Alvin
Nick LaRocca, M.Ed., LPC
Parish Counselor and Parish Services Director
Meet Nick
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nick is a Parish Counselor and our Parish Services Director. He earned a Master of Education in Counseling (2011) from The University of Houston-Victoria and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2005) while studying at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Additionally, Nick has attended graduate courses in Catholic Theology at the Augustine Institute in Denver. He has also completed Level 2 Gottman training in marriage counseling. He counsels individuals, couples, and families. Read Nick's full bio
Locations
Most Holy Trinity, Angleton
St. John the Baptist, Alvin
St. Michael the Archangel, Houston
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spring
Sts. Simon & Jude, The Woodlands
Lauren Guido; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor Student Intern
Meet Lauren
Lauren Guido is a graduate intern working towards a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. She is currently gaining professional counseling experience in our Practicum & Internship Student Program, which aims to form the next generation of Catholic counselors. She receives counseling supervision from Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S. Lauren earned a Bachelor of Arts in Catholic Theology from the University of Dallas (2015). In counseling, Lauren can address depression, anxiety, self-esteem, addictions, emotional abuse, relationships, marriage and family life, and more. Read full bio.
Locations
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Houston
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See Our Locations Near You
Joyful, skilled, encouraging counselors await you!St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church
St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church 10503 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77042
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church 5356 11th Street Katy, TX 77493
St. Jerome Catholic Church
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church
Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
St. James the Apostle Catholic Church
Bay Area: Rejoice Counselor location
www.CatholicCounselingBayArea.com