Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church,
Welcome to your Parish Counseling Services page
Rejoice Counseling Apostolate is delighted to offer professional counseling services to parishioners of Sts. Simon and Jude. Through individual, marriage or family counseling we can journey with you through a variety of challenges that you are confronted with and 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 serve and to share the healing mission of Jesus Christ.
Es nuestro agrado poder ofrecer servicios de consejería de salud mental a los feligreses, tanto en las instalaciones de Sts. Simon and Jude como fuera de ellas. A través de asesoría individual, matrimonial o familiar, podemos proveerle con las herramientas necesarias para superar los desafíos de la vida diaria, a través de la fe católica. A continuación, encontrara la información sobre los servicios de asesoramiento católico disponibles para miembros de la Iglesia. Por favor comuníquese con nosotros; nuestro equipo de profesionales católicos está disponible para ayudarle.
– Dr. Chris Stravitsch, President
You can meet with your Parish Counselor in-person or via video, depending on your needs.
Contact us to discuss your scheduling options.
Se ofrecen sesiones de consejeria por video así como reuniones en persona.
Por favor contáctenos para más información y para hacer su cita.
How to Prepare for your First Counseling Session
Prepárese para su conversación con el consejero
“Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has called us to be “a Church that goes forth toward those who are ‘wounded’, who are in need of an attentive ear, understanding, forgiveness and love.” To help us fulfill this mission of healing, we work with Rejoice Parish Counseling to provide counseling services for our parish community. It is my heartfelt prayer that everyone who is wounded will receive Christ’s healing touch, so that we will join together in proclaiming the Gospel of Joy!”
– Fr. Pat Garrett, Pastor
Counselors serving the parishioners of Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church / Consejeros disponibles
On-Site Counselors
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. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, Hempstead
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Humble
Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, The Woodlands
Sylvia Ruiz, MS, NCC, LPC Associate; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Sylvia
Sylvia is an LPC Associate and National Certified Counselor. She earned an M.S. in Clinical Health Mental Counseling from the University of St. Thomas. She counsels individuals, couples, and families in both English and Spanish.
Sylvia es LPC Asociada y completó una Maestría en Consejería Clínica de Salud Mental en la Universidad de St. Thomas. Ella tiene experiencia aconsejando a niños, adolescentes, adultos, parejas y familias.
Locations / Localizada en:
Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, The Woodlands
Off-Site Counselors available to you in Spring and The Woodlands
Larry Freeney, Jr., PhD, LPC
Parish Counselor
Meet Dr. Larry
Dr. Larry is a Licensed Professional Counselor 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 (2014) and a Master of Arts in Counseling (2016) at Houston Baptist University. Read Dr. Larry’s full bio
Locations
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spring
St. Michael the Archangel, Houston
St. Theresa, Memorial Park, Houston
Michelle Miller, MS, LPC-A; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Michelle
Michelle is an LPC Associate with an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas. She counsels adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Locations / Localizada en:
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, Spring
St. Jerome Catholic Church, Houston
Barry Horn, MEd, LPC-A; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Barry
Barry is an LPC Associate with an M.Ed. in Counseling and Development: Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Lamar University, and a B.A. in Sociology from Texas Tech University. He enjoys journeying with clients to find alignment with their faith, education, career, family, and marriage.
Location
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Spring
Onsite Counseling Availability / Disponibilidad de Consejeros
- Mondays & Wednesdays – morning, afternoon, and evening options
- Miércoles (Español)
Offsite Counseling: Available Monday-Saturday
- Parishioners can also schedule appointments with any of our professional counselors at any of our other parish locations. Appointments are available Monday thru Saturday. Contact us for details.
- Los feligreses también pueden programar citas con cualquiera de nuestros consejeros profesionales en cualquiera de nuestras ubicaciones y seguir recibiendo el descuento de feligreses.
Fee / La Tarifa
- The fee for professional counseling is based on a sliding scale. All parishioners and families of Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church will be able to use a sliding scale. Your fee is determined by your annual household income and family size. We want to ensure everyone can receive counseling. Contact us for details.
- La tarifa por consejería de salud mental se basa en una escala de descuentos. Todos los feligreses de Sts. Simon and Jude podrán utilizar este beneficio. Su tarifa está determinada por el ingreso anual de su hogar y el número de miembros en su familia. Póngase en contacto con nosotros para más detalles.