Welcome – Your Journey to Joy Begins Here!
We want you to celebrate your life. But we understand that emotional pain and broken relationships can steal your joy. So, if you are in need of professional counseling for emotional, psychological, or relationship healing then you have come to the right place. As Catholic counselors, we will journey with you towards healing, stronger relationships, and the true joy that comes from our Loving God.
Meet the Rejoice Counselors serving Spring, The Woodlands, and Conroe
Jennifer Walcik, MS, LPC-A; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Jennifer
Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who completed two masters degrees at the University of St. Thomas: One in Psychology with a focus on cognitive development and another in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling.
Locations
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spring
St. Michael the Archangel, Houston
Gabriel Gonzalez, MA, LPC-A; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Gabriel
Gabriel Gonzalez is an LPC Associate who graduated from Houston Christian University with an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He earned his undergraduate degree in Religion from Saint Leo University and previously had a successful career in engineering and construction. Read his bio here.
Locations
Christ the Good Shepherd, Spring
Christ the Redeemer, Cypress
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spring
Sts. Simon & Jude, The Woodlands
St. Mary's Seminary, Houston
Paola Benitez, LMSW
Parish Counselor
Meet Paola
Paola is a LMSW with a Master’s in Social Work with a Specialty in Mental Health and Substance Misuse. As a therapist, she has experience in various areas, including grief, emotional loss, addiction, compulsive behaviors, parenting, anxiety, and depression.
Paola se graduó de la Universidad de Texas de Arlington con un Master en Trabajo social y una especialidad en Salud Mental y Uso de Sustancias Adictivas. Ella tiene experiencia en sanación de pérdidas emocionales, adicciones, comportamientos compulsivos, crianza, ansiedad y depresión.
Locations
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Conroe
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
Belinda Trujillo | Site Supervisor: Dr. Jessica Barboza, PhD, LMFT-S
Practicum Student
Meet Belinda
Belinda is a graduate student at Houston 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 Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology and a Master of Arts in Sacred Scripture from the University of St. Thomas, Houston.
Belinda es estudiante de posgrado en la Universidad Cristiana de Houston, donde cursa una maestría en Terapia Matrimonial y Familiar bajo la supervisión de la Dra. Jessica Barboza, PhD, LMFT-S. Obtuvo una Maestría en Teología Pastoral y una Maestría en Sagrada Escritura de la Universidad de St. Thomas en Houston.
Locations
Sacred Heart, Conroe
Sts. Simon & Jude, The Woodlands
Patricia “Patty” Amaya | Supervised by Dr. Larry Freeney, PhD, LPC-S, CCTP
Practicum Student
Meet Patty
Patty is a graduate student at the University of St. Thomas, pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is supervised by Dr. Larry Freeney, PhD, LPC-S. She completed her undergraduate studies in General Studies with a concentration in Psychology from the same university.
Locations
Sts. Simon & Jude, The Woodlands
The St. Austin Center, Houston
See Our Locations Near 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