Professional Counseling Can Bring You Healing and Better Relationships.
Begin Your Journey to Joy Today.
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

Liz Bencivengo, MS, LPC, LMFT
Team Leader and Parish Counselor
Meet Liz
Liz Bencivengo is an LPC and LMFT with an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria. Liz received her bachelor’s degree in Educational Development from Anahuac University in Mexico, and has a Master’s in Religious Sciences from Universidad Regina Apostolorum in Rome, Italy.
Liz Bencivengo es LPC y LMFT y se graduó de la Universidad de Houston-Victoria con una Maestría en Consejería Clínica de Salud Mental. Liz cursó la carrera de Educación y Desarrollo en la Universidad Anáhuac en la ciudad de México y obtuvo una Maestría en Ciencias Religiosas en la Universidad Regina Apostolorum en Roma, Italia. Read full bio.
Locations / Localizada en:
St. Bartholomew the Apostle, Katy
St. Faustina, Fulshear
Virtual

Huong Tina Cao, M.Ed., LPC
Meet Tina
Tina is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston and she is a certified facilitator of the Family-to-Family Education Program of the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). She specializes in supporting families with a severe mental health condition.
Tina là một Chuyên Viên Cố Vấn Cộng Sự tận tâm, đầy kinh nghiệm sống và chuyên môn trong lãnh vực của mình. Với bằng thạc sĩ từ Đại Học Houston về Trị Liệu Sức Khoẻ Tâm Thần, Tina kết hợp kiến thức chuyên nghiệp với hành trình cá nhân của cô để giúp đỡ những ai cần cố vấn để tìm một cuộc sống an vui và viên mãn.
Locations
Laetare Center of Katy

Dr. Jessica Barboza, PhD, LMFT-S
Meet Dr. Barboza
Dr. Barboza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Supervisor. She earned a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from Utah State University, and as a clinician she supports individuals, couples, and families in their journeys towards peace and healing. Her approach to therapy is informed by the latest advancements in trauma healing which foster resilience through emotion regulation, meaning-making, and interpersonal resolutions. She is a published author, accomplished speaker, and respected researcher in the field of family bereavement therapy. Read full bio
Location
Virtual only

Jairo Suarez, MS, LPC
Meet Jairo
Jairo is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at University of St. Thomas. He enjoys counseling adolescents, adults, couples and families in areas like parenting, domestic violence education, processing trauma, anger management, self-esteem, and grief.
Jairo es un consejero licensiado profesional con una Maestría en Consejería Clínica de Salud Mental obtenido de la Universidad de Santo Thomas. Jairo tiene experiencia aconsejando adolescentes, adultos, parejas y familias en áreas como crianza de los hijos, educación sobre violencia doméstica, procesamiento de traumas, manejo de la ira, autoestima y duelo. Read his bio here.
Locations / Localizada en:
Laetare Center of Katy
St. Bartholomew the Apostle, Katy
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spring

Samantha Tavares, M.Ed., LPC
Parish Counselor
Meet Samantha
Samantha is an LPC who earned a Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling at Lamar University.
Samantha es LPC y obtuvo una Maestría en Educación en Consejería y Desarrollo con una especialización en Matrimonio, Parejas y Consejería Familiar en Lamar University. Read full bio
Locations / Localizada en:
Laetare Center of Katy

Lara Hannaford, MA, LMFT-A; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Lara
Lara Hannaford is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Houston Christian University. Her care for families began long before her formal education in therapy: she has worked as a nanny for over twenty years, supporting parents as well as their children. Lara has a passion for helping others discover their inner strength and God-given abilities, with the hope that it brings them closer to God and His purpose for them. Read full bio.
Locations
St. Bartholomew the Apostle, Katy
St. Mary Magdalene, Humble
St. Vincent de Paul, Houston

Dr. Larry Freeney, Jr., PhD, LPC-S, CCTP
Director of Education & Assessments
Meet Dr. Larry
Dr. Larry is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Sam Houston State University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Christianity and a Master of Arts in Counseling at Houston Baptist University. Read Dr. Larry’s full bio
Location
Laetare Center of Katy

Loran Morello, MA, LPC-A; Supervised by Dr. Larry Freeney, PhD, LPC-S, CCTP
Parish Counselor
Meet Loran
Loran is an LPC Associate with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. She completed her undergraduate studies in psychology at Texas A&M University.
Locations
Immaculate Conception, Sealy, TX
St. Bartholomew the Apostle, Katy
St. Faustina, Fulshear

Janelle Miller | Site Supervisor: Dr. Jessica Barboza, PhD, LMFT-S
Practicum Student
Meet Janelle
Janelle is a graduate student at Abilene Christian University, pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is supervised by Dr. Jessica Barboza, PhD, LMFT-S. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Houston.
Location
St. Bartholomew the Apostle, Katy
Celebrate Love, Celebrate God
There's a lot we can do for you
See Our Locations Near You
Joyful, skilled, encouraging counselors await you!Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community, Spring
18511 Klein Church Road, Spring, TX 77379
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Angleton
1713 North Tinsley Street, Angleton, TX 77515
St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Houston
4213 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX 77092, USA
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy
5356 11th Street Katy, TX 77493
St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, Houston
10503 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77042
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, Spring
7810 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Alvin
110 E. South Street, Alvin, TX 77511
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Humble
527 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX 77338
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Houston
1801 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056
Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, The Woodlands
26777 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, Cypress
11507 Huffmeister Road, Houston, Texas 77065
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Houston
10727 Hartsook St., Houston, TX 77034
St. Theresa in Memorial Park, Houston
6622 Haskell Street, Houston, TX 77007
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, Hempstead
800 FM 1488 Road, Hempstead, TX 77445
St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, North Richland Hills
7341 Glenview Dr, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Laetare Center of Katy
THE OAKS AT MASON OFFICE PARK
2707 N MASON RD., SUITE 302
KATY, TEXAS 77449
St. Helen Catholic Church, Pearland
2209 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TX 77581
Laetare Center of New Braunfels
St. Faustina Catholic Church, Fulshear
28102 Farm to Market 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441
Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic University Parish, San Marcos
100 Concho St. San Marcos, TX 78666
St. Louis King of France, Austin
7601 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
Sacred Heart, Conroe
109 North Frazier St., Conroe, TX 77301
St. John the Baptist, San Juan
216 S. 1st St, San Juan, TX 78589
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Houston
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd, Houston, TX 77084