St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church,
Welcome to your Parish Counseling Services page
Rejoice Counseling Apostolate is pleased to offer professional counseling services to parishioners of St. Michael’s. Through individual, marriage or family counseling we can journey with you through numerous challenges you may want to overcome. And we will always bring the Catholic faith into the work 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
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
“In response to the need for Catholic Christian counsel, we have partnered with Rejoice Parish Counseling to provide healing and hope to our parishioners who experience suffering in their lives. By enhancing our pastoral care plan with their Parish Counseling Services, I have been privileged to witness a restoration of faith and families as they begin to weave healing into their daily lives–knowing that in this ministry God is truly present as Healer of our every ill.”
– Fr. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor
Counselors serving the parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
On-Site Counselors
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
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spring
St. Theresa, Memorial Park, Houston
Tami Ceaser; Site Supervisor: Larry Freeney, PhD(cand), LPC
Practicum Student
Meet Tami
Tami is a graduate student in the M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling Program at Houston Baptist University. She has worn multiple hats in the healthcare industry for over 20 years and most recently worked in Education within the public school system. Read full bio
Locations
St. John the Baptist, Alvin
St. Michael the Archangel, Houston
Off-Site Counselors Available Nearby
Melissa Abraham, LMSW; Supervised by Janet Sturtz, LCSW-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Melissa
Melissa Abraham is a Licensed Master Social Worker who graduated from Baylor University and receives counseling supervision from Janet Sturtz, MA, MSW, LCSW-S. She provides counseling and psychoeducation on topics such as grief, anxiety, addictions, depression, coping skills, women's issues, family relationships and more. She loves integrating Catholic faith with mental health. Read full bio.
Locations
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Downtown Houston
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Angleton
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Downtown Houston
Cindy Contreras, MS, LPC-A; Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Parish Counselor
Meet Cindy
Cindy 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:
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, Cypress
St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, Houston
St. Theresa Catholic Church, Memorial Park, Houston
Onsite Counseling
- Wednesdays: morning & afternoon
Offsite Counseling: Available Monday-Friday
- Parishioners can also schedule appointments with any of our professional counselors at any of our locations. Appointments are available Monday thru Friday. Contact us for details.
Fee
- The fee for professional counseling is based on a sliding scale. All parishioners and families of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church will be able to use a sliding scale. Your fee is determined by your annual household income and family size. We are committed to ensuring everyone can receive counseling. Contact us for details.