MEET OUR TEAM

Dr. Gina Hudnall

My treatment approach is based on over 15 years of providing testing and treatment services. In every case, my primary treatment goal is to help my clients develop the necessary skills--both thinking and behaving-- to improve their health, academic performance, day-to-day functioning and sense of well-being and self-efficacy. I do not fix my clients but focus all my efforts toward helping them to fix or better manage their problems themselves. This is done through fostering client strengths.
​I am uniquely trained to provide both an excellent assessment of problems and treatment that incorporates SOLUTIONS! Both of these skills help me to work collaboratively with clients to provide evidenced based and fully informed services.

JOHANN M D’SOUZA, M.A.

Johann received his masters in psychology from Boston University and is pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology at University of Houston under a presidential fellowship. Johann practices forms of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) that utilize mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based action, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

​MELISSA JENSEN, M.S.

Melissa received her B.S. degree in Family and Consumer Science Education from South Dakota State University and recently earned her Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Lamar University.  She has a fondness in working with young adults and has been teaching and coaching in the high school environment for 7 years.   Even though the youth have been her focus, she has also worked with individuals of all ages in both an individual and group counseling setting.  She has provided counseling services and interventions over an array of topics.  Her counseling theory is integrative and utilizes Person-Centered Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Solution Focused Theory.  She looks forward to working with each individual and empowering them to be successful in their daily life.

LAQUISHA MCPHERSON, M.S.

Laquisha has a Masters of Science in Psychology. Her theoretical orientations include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solutions Focused Brief (SFBT). She provides testing and counseling services to both children and adults. Her primary goal is to help the client establish the necessary coping skills to overcome their problems, particularly those that commonly occur in family and marital systems.

SHEQUANA LIVING, M.A.

Shequana Living is coming from the field of Crisis Intervention and Youth Services. She has experience serving populations with Trauma Informed Care and her approach to therapy is SOLUTIONS driven.  Shequana has received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and is receiving a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is here, to help you strengthen your relationships, especially those with the inner self.

ANGELA RICHARDSON, M.A.

Angela Richardson received her master’s degree in psychology from Boston University and is pursuing her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the University of Houston. Angela’s clinical interests include trauma, stress, and emotional disorders. She has experience with multiple types of cognitive-behavioral and third-wave treatments (i.e. cognitive processing therapy (CPT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the Unified Protocol). As no therapy is “one size fits all”, Angela believes in working with the client to ensure they receive the most effective treatment.

CHERISH BROOKS, M.A.

Cherish Brooks bio-Reality is up to the dreamer. Life is more about what to look forward to than what to look past, especially when every moment is important. With that said, I believe problems, difficulties, disorders etc. should not grab more focus than the symptoms themselves and progressive treatment. I have worked over 10 years in the Mental Health field in various areas, however, the most important goal for all of my clients is growth. I received my BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and my MA in Clinical Psychology from Texas Southern University; both schools have a strong foundation of Research Statistics and Psychological Evaluations. I primarily conduct testing for all ages; fully battery psychological and medical evaluations. However, I also offer structured individual counseling for ages 5-45 including individuals with special needs.

JAKE LEAVITT, M.A.

Jake Leavitt received his master’s degree in psychology and is pursuing his doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Houston. His clinical interests include identity development, coping with life stressors, and mood and anxiety disorders, especially in adolescents and young adults. Jake primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, but also has experience with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), and likes to collaborate with his clients to develop treatment plans and strategies that best suit them.

LAURA LONG, M.A.

Laura received her Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University and her Masters in Psychology from the University of Houston.  She is continuing her studies at the University of Houston in pursuit of a doctoral degree in clinical psychology.  She uses a cognitive behavioral approach to working with clients who struggle with anxiety, trauma, and depression.  She also has a background in behavioral healthcare providing counseling services to patients with medical conditions such as cancer.

MAR'QIESHA STEPHENS, M.A.

Ms. Stephens believes that counseling has advantages for individuals of all ages. She has a Masters in Psychology and 7 years of experience in the mental health field, including working in a psychiatric facility providing services to individuals dealing with issues such as anger management, self-esteem, social skills and mood disorders. She has worked with individuals of all ages including children, adolescents and adults. She has a passion for working with adolescents and young adults.

MALKAH BERTMAN, M.A.

Malkah Bertman received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston and her ND from the Institute for Alternative Medicine and Cancer in Mountain View, Arkansas.  She is also a certified life coach.  Malkah is currently completing the last year of her Master’s program in Mental Health Counseling.  She has served the community as a wholistic health care practitioner for many years and is currently the director of client services for an ABA clinic serving the autistic community.  Malkah has a passion for assisting individuals in achieving wellness and balance in their lives.  Her counseling approach is integrative including such theories as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. ​

LANEETRA GUILLORY

LaNeetra Guillory is a second year  graduate student at The University of Texas Southern, majoring in the field of Clinical Psychology. She has experience working with children in need of behavioral training and guidance. She desires to work with women, men and children with negative behaviors that may have led to involvement with the legal system. She especially desires to improve the mental health concerns and emotional difficulties that help individuals practice positive behaviors that lead to successful functioning within their families and larger community.

KATIE BIGGS, M.A.

Katie Biggs received her B.S. in psychology and her B.A. in English- creative writing with a Spanish minor in 2018 from the University of Southern Indiana. While in her undergraduate studies, Katie served as the President for her university's mental health advocacy group. Working closely with the counseling center, the group focused on student outreach and helped her gain experience in suicide and risk assessment, as well as crisis intervention. Upon graduation, Katie took a position at Oaklawn Psychiatric INC. to work as a mental health technician. Katie gained experience in many of the programs Oaklawn provides including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Sexually Maladaptive Treatment (SMB). Since returning to school at Sam Houston State University for a M.A. in clinical psychology, Katie has worked with the correctional population via the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and with adolescents with eating disorders via Clementine programs. Clinically, she is fervent in her desire to help clients gain new coping skills and insight, assisting the client toward a solution. She is especially interested in working with clients from the LGBTQ+ community and minority communities to help them navigate the unique hurdles they may face. Additionally, she maintains a passion for working with clients overcoming trauma or struggling with suicidality, believing that there is always a reason to keep going.

NGUYEN PHAM, B.S.

Nguyen Pham received her B.S. degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University in the state of Michigan. She has previous experience as a psychometrist and has worked with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the correctional population. Currently completing the second year of her Master's degree at Sam Houston State University in Clinical Psychology, Nguyen has been involved in research and intervention development since 2015, investigating human decision making strategies, maternal mind-mindedness and developmental outcomes in children, enhancing empathy through role-play, brain imaging, male and female dynamics in the workplace, and pre-clinical explorations of novel antidepressants, specifically of the role of the gut microbiome in mood disorders. She is passionate about applying what she has learned and bringing real and practical solutions to clients, young and old alike. Nguyen is interested in working with clients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds but is especially enthusiastic about working with clients of minority populations and immigrants, and absolutely welcomes non-traditional and complex cases.

JASMIN BROOKS, M.A.

Jasmin Brooks received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master’s in Psychology from the University of Houston. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Houston. Jasmin believes trust and compatibility are essential to building a successful therapeutic relationship. Her highest priority is creating a collaborative, safe and accepting environment to help foster change and growth. Her clinical interests include trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, identity development, and self-esteem. She works primarily with adolescents and adults to help them identify healthy ways to resolve these challenges and find the tools necessary to restore balance in their lives. Her counseling approach is integrative and incorporates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT).