Parishioners of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church,
Welcome to your Parish Counseling Services 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
Meeting with your Parish Counselor remotely is still an option.
Given the importance of current COVD-19 precautions, many counseling sessions are still being offered via video and phone. We are also offering a limited amount of face-to-face counseling sessions as more parishes re-open. Contact us to discuss your scheduling options.
– Fr. Sean Horrigan, Pastor
Counselors serving the parishioners of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
On-Site Counselors
Allison Woolford; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
LCDC Intern; Parish Counselor Associate
Meet Allison
Allison Woolford graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and completed a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the University of West Alabama. She is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern. Read Allison's full bio
Locations
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, Houston
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Downtown Houston
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Houston
Lauren Guido, MS, LMFT Associate, LPC Intern; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Lauren
Lauren Guido is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Licensed Professional Counselor Intern who earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. 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. 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
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. Mary's Seminary, Houston
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
Kayla Adel; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor Student Intern
Meet Kayla
Kayla Adel is a graduate practicum student working towards a Master’s in Science from University of St. Thomas to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is currently gaining professional counseling experience in our Practicum & Internship Student Program, which aims to form the next generation of Catholic counselors. Read Kayla's full bio
Locations
Christ the Redeemer 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:
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Spring
St. Jerome Catholic Church, Houston
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Humble
Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, The Woodlands
Claudia Calero-Osborn, LPC Associate; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Claudia
Claudia Calero-Osborn is an LPC Associate with a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria in Katy. She is a Certified School Counselor and is working to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate.
Claudia Ariana Calero-Osborn es LPC Asociada con una Maestría en Educación en Consejería Clínica de Salud Mental de la Universidad de Houston-Victoria en Katy.
Locations: Localizada en:
St. Bartholomew the Apostle, Katy
St. Jerome, Houston
Larry Freeney, Jr., PhD (cand.), LPC
Parish Counselor
Meet Larry
Larry is a Licensed Professional Counselor completing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Sam Houston State University. 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
Christ the Good Shepherd, Spring
St. James the Apostle, Spring
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spring
St. Mary Magdalene, Humble
Sts. Simon and Jude, The Woodlands
Matthew Pici, M.Ed., LPC-Associate; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Matt
Matthew Pici is an LPC-Associate with an M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria. He is under the supervision of Dr. Chris Stavitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S and Judith Ramos Jordan, LPC-S. Matthew is also a certified School Counselor in the State of Texas. He has worked as a Catholic school counselor, principal, campus minister, art teacher, and theology teacher. He counsels individuals, couples, and families. Read full bio.
Locations
Virtual Only
Counseling Hours Onsite at Christ the Redeemer
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- Tuesdays, Thursdays, 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.