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Naomi.jpg Naomi Berger-Perez, Director of Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor
Naomi has worked in the field of mental health for over 16 years and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, holding a supervisor status for both.  She has a passion for guiding and teaching other counselors and takes pride in those that she has led to becoming fully licensed. As a native Houstonian Naomi has worked in a wide range of mental health settings starting out in the non-profit sector at a domestic violence agency and an organization for children, adolescents, and families in Houston's inner city.  She has also worked with those populations who have complex medical needs both physically and emotionally, and most recently, as an employee assistance program counselor for a large hospital system, offering a wide range of support through various counseling modalities for children, adolescents, and adults.  Naomi operates from a person-centered approach, and one of open-mindedness in that every day is a learning experience in which we can learn.

Location: OMB S280
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Brittany Boudreaux
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, Supervised Dr. Bernadette Smith, LPC-S
I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Texas State University and a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas. Since being in the mental health field, I have worked with individuals of all backgrounds including individuals from the BIPOC and LBGTQIA+ community who are dealing with life transitions, trauma, relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. I am experienced in cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy. However, I work from a person-centered eclectic perspective. This means first and foremost I want to get to know you and what brings you to therapy, then together we can build the proper form of treatment for you. Additionally, I am a Certified Trauma Professional. This means I have undergone specialized training to understand and treat trauma in its many forms—be it emotional, physical, or psychological. I believe that we should not just exist in this world but live to the fullest. I've faced my own challenges that have shaped me both personally and professionally. I understand that the journey through healing is deeply personal and can be complex. My role is to walk beside you on this path, while offering specialized knowledge and tools to help you navigate your journey towards healing. I am here to support you in moving from merely surviving to truly thriving.

Location: OMB S601

TimC.jpg Tim Coulter
Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor
“I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Houston-Downtown and a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Houston. Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years as a banker providing financial solutions to couples and individuals from all walks of life. In addition to financial counseling, I have worked with teenagers, young adults, couples, groups, cancer patients, and individuals in many areas including anxiety, depression, sexual identity, leading a purpose-driven life, career development, substance abuse, anger management, smoking cessation, grief, motivation, and mindfulness. I've worked in many environments including colleges, high schools, residential treatment facilities, private practice, and cancer centers doing both traditional counseling and meditation."

Location: OMB S280

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Christina Henry
Licensed Professional Counselor
Christina has worked in the field of mental health for over a decade and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Health Psychology from Texas State University in 2014.   Christina has experience in psychological testing & assessment and mental health in a multidisciplinary medical setting. She provides therapy for youth and adults focusing on concerns regarding anxiety, depression, stress, preventative health both physical and mental, smoking cessation, grief, and relationships. Her approach to treatment involves multiple treatment modalities, including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Center Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Location: OMB S601

Lizet Ivarra

Lizet Ivarra
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, Supervised by Timothy Coulter, LPC-S
I am a bilingual, first-generation Latina college graduate, and Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (Supervised by Yolanda Swope, LPC-S). Therapy can be a healing journey where you become more familiar with yourself and move towards desired change in your life. As your counselor, I will be committed to collaborating with you and prioritizing your emotional well-being. Since everyone has unique goals, I strive to customize my approach in counseling to meet individuals where they are in life. This could look like challenging your inner critic, acknowledging painful emotions, or understanding how your past affects your present. Some treatment modalities I use include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Over the past two years, I have gained experience working with adolescents, young adults, and college students presenting with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, career readiness, and relationship concerns. If you’re ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, it would be an honor to join you.   

Location: S280

 

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Jessica Peralta
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jessica Peralta is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She attended the University of Houston-Victoria in Katy, Texas where she earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2021. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Houston-Victoria and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2016.  She primarily works with adolescents, adults, and couples. She enjoys helping her clients identify the root of many of their initial concerns and working with them to overcome these obstacles to obtain more clarity of what they have gone through in their past, and the impact it has on their present.  Jessica approaches her clients with helping them speak their mind and openly work through their problems in a safe space. While working with couples who are willing and able to take that first step in strengthening the friendship within their relationship. What she strives to help all her clients achieve is a stronger sense of autonomy and confidence in themselves and abilities.

Location: OMB S601

Tiffany Wilson Tiffany Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Tiffany Wilson has been with the UHD community for 8 years with experience in the Admissions Department and the Davies College of Business Advising Office. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and earned her Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Prairie View A & M University in May 2014. Tiffany has experience in a variety of settings including residential mental healthcare centers, and community-based and outpatient community mental health centers. She provides therapy for adolescents and adults addressing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, mood disorders, emotional adjustments to health concerns, and relationship concerns. She uses a holistic approach in counseling from several treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. She believes that everyone has the gift to heal themselves with guidance and support.

Location: OMB S601

 

Master's Level Counselors in Training:

Donavon Davis, University of St. Thomas, Master's Level Trainee
Kimberly Turcios, University of St. Thomas Master's Level Trainee