Parishioners of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church,
Welcome to your personalized Parish Counseling page!
Rejoice Counseling Apostolate is overjoyed to offer professional counseling services to parishioners, both onsite at Christ the Redeemer and offsite. Through individual, marriage or family counseling we can journey with you through numerous challenges that you want to overcome. And we will always bring the Catholic faith into the work that we do with you.
Read below to learn about the Catholic counseling services that are available for parishioners and then get in touch with us. We are here to help.
– Dr. Chris Stravitsch, President
– Fr. Sean Horrigan, Pastor
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Teenage Girls Support Group
The adolescent years can be the most challenging times in a young person’s life. Teenagers today face all kinds of struggles, including low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. To help teen girls thrive during this time of their lives, Rejoice Counseling Apostolate is offering a 5-week group to provide a safe environment for girls to grow in self-knowledge, foster their strengths, learn about healthy relationships, embrace a life of joy, and see themselves as made in the image and likeness of God—for they are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). The small group will meet on Mondays from 6:30-8:30pm on October 21, 28 & November 4, 11, 18. Participation is free for parishioners of Christ the Redeemer and open to girls aged 13-18 yrs. It will be led by one of our Parish Counselor Student Interns, Lauren Guido. To register, parents can contact Lauren at [email protected]
Counselors serving the parishioners of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
On-Site Counselors
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 and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Board Approved Supervisor for both licenses. 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
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, Houston
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy
St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, 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
Janet Sturtz, MA, MSW, LCSW
Parish Counselor
Meet Janet
Janet Sturtz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience as a therapist. She has a Masters in Spanish Literature from Kent State University (Ohio) and a Masters is Social Work from the University of South Florida (Tampa). She counsels individuals, couples, and families in both English and Spanish.
Janet Sturtz es una trabajadora social clínica licenciada con más de 20 años de experiencia como terapeuta. Tiene una maestría en literatura española de Kent State University (Ohio) y una maestría en trabajo social de University of South Florida (Tampa). Janet ofrece el servicio de consejería a individuos, parejas y familias en dos idiomas, Ingles y Español.
Locations / Localizada en:
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, Houston
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy
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
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, Houston
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Houston
Additional Rejoice Counselors available to you nearby
Laura Aguirre, MA, LPC
Parish Counselor
Meet Laura
Laura Aguirre is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. She counsels individuals, couples, and families in both English and Spanish.
Laura es una Consejera Profesional con Licencia. Ella logro su bachillerato de ciencia de psicología y su maestría de arte en consejería clínico en salud mental de la universidad de Sam Houston State. Laura ofrece el servicio de consejería a individuos, parejas y familias en dos idiomas, Ingles y Español.
Locations / Localizada en:
St. Jerome Catholic Church, Houston
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Humble
Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, The Woodlands
Larry Freeney, Jr., PhD (cand.), LPC Intern; Supervised by Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Larry
Larry is a Parish Counselor who is completing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Sam Houston State University. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, he receives supervision from Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Christianity (2014) and a Master of Arts in Counseling (2016) at Houston Baptist University. Read Larry’s full bio
Locations
St. James the Apostle, Spring
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spring
St. Mary Magdalene, Humble
St. Michael the Archangel, Houston
Sts. Simon and Jude, The Woodlands
Linda Refice Peters, MA, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Parish Counselor
Meet Linda
Linda is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and National Certified School Counselor. She earned her Masters in Counseling and Personal Development from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Read Linda's full bio
Locations
Christ the Good Shepherd, Spring
Gary Russell; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counseling Associate
Meet Gary
Gary is a Parish Counseling Associate who recently completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at Houston Baptist University and has applied to become an LPC Intern in Texas. He gained professional counseling experience in our Practicum & Internship Student Program from January-August 2019 and will continue to serve on our parish counseling team. He receives supervision from Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S. In counseling, Gary can address depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, addictions, emotional abuse, divorce trauma and recovery, parenting, and authentic masculinity from a Christian perspective. He works with adults, couples, and families. Read full bio.
Locations
St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, Houston
Counseling Hours Onsite at Christ the Redeemer
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- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (Variety of morning, afternoon, and evening appointments)
Offsite Counseling: Available Monday-Saturday
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- Parishioners can also schedule appointments with any of our professional counselors at any of our locations and still receive the parishioner discount. Appointments are available Monday thru Saturday.
Fee
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- The fee for professional counseling is based on a sliding scale. All parishioners of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church will be able to use a sliding scale. Your fee is determined by your annual household income and family size. Contact us for details.