Jamie Porter
MA., LMFT-S, LPC-S
CO-CLINIC DIRECTOR
About Jamie
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Supervisor to clinicians gaining hours for the State of Texas, both MFT and LPC Track. I have been a part of this Private Practice since 2012, and a clinician since 2008. I am proud to take Magnolia Counseling of Pearland to the next step of success as Co-Owner.
Here at Magnolia Counseling of Pearland, we have a solid group of clinicians with a wide range of specialties and passions to meet you right where you are!
Education
Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Licensed Professional Counselor, University of Houston Clear Lake, Graduated Class of 2008.
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor (LMFT#201362)
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC#64674)
Specialties
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Infidelity
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Anxiety and Depression
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Self Harm Prevention
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Systems Work
Julie Ung
MA., LMFT-S, LPC-S
CO- CLINIC DIRECTOR
About Julie
I have worked as a Marriage & Family Therapist in community mental health and private settings since 2008. I provide individual, family and couples counseling. I am trained in play therapy techniques and trauma focused care. I also am trained in working with couples using EFT (Emotions Focused Therapy) as well as specialized training in infidelity repair. Choosing to engage in counseling is a very courageous action and I am humbled to walk through the journey with my clients towards a healthy relationship with self and others. I am married and a mother to 2 boys who keep my life very busy and exciting. I enjoy hiking and fishing, playing piano/guitar, and tending to my orchids in my downtime.
As Co-Owner of Magnolia Counseling of Pearland, I am proud to have a team of clinicians that offer compassionate and qualified care to the Pearland community. I pride myself on building a diverse team who can provide specialized care in different modalities. We are honored to continue to be your trusted community mental health provider team.
Education
Master’s Degree: Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Houston – Clear Lake 2008
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor (LMFT-S #201258)
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S #64364)
Specialties
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Child or adolescent
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Family Conflict
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Relationship Issues
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Infidelity
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Anxiety and Depression
Victoria Armendariz
MEd, LPC
About Victoria (She/her)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about working with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and grief. I strive to create a safe place for clients to feel heard, accepted, respected, validated and supported. I love working with adolescents, teenagers and young adults and have a background as an educator and as a school-based therapist. Before joining Magnolia Counseling of Pearland, I worked in a high school setting, providing crisis counseling, group therapy (anxiety,/depression, grief and yoga ) and trauma therapy utilizing evidence based interventions to meet each client’s unique needs. I am trained in EMDR, ART (accelerated resolution therapy) and I am also a certified yoga teacher, RYT 200. My core approach is trauma informed and person centered. Person centered emphasizes the client-therapist relationship and the client’s role in healing, change and growth, however I also use other modalities such a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) , mindfulness and solution focused therapy. I am committed to creating a therapeutic environment where my clients feel empowered to achieve their goals.
I was raised in El Paso, Texas and moved to Pearland with my family in 2020. I have been married for 33 years and have 3 daughters. I love spending time with my family and with our rescue dogs and cats. I am an avid cyclist and enjoy riding with my husband all over Pearland and the surrounding areas.
Education
Master’s of Education, MEd, Mental Health Counseling from The University of Texas at El Paso, graduating class of 2017.
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #79302)
Specialties
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Trauma
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Adolescents/Teenagers
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Grief
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Self Harm
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Suicide
Ashley Haas
Graduate Intern
Supervised by Jamie Porter, LPC-S, LMFT-S
About Ashley
Ashley Haas is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University, where she serves as a graduate intern. Her professional journey is reinforced by a background in mental health crisis intervention, having worked extensively with diverse populations through a Mobile Crisis Outreach Team at Texas's largest mental health agency.
Ashley advocates for an integrative therapeutic approach, customizing interventions to best meet each client’s emotional, mental, and physical needs. She prioritizes active client participation in treatment planning and encourages collaborative exploration of various therapeutic modalities for optimal outcomes. Central to her practice is providing comprehensive psychoeducation, empowering clients to take charge of their therapeutic journey and achieve their desired goals.
Education
Ashley Haas holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland College Park. She is proficient in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), underscoring her commitment to evidence-based practices in mental health counseling. Ashley will be completing her program in December 2024 and go on to pursue her Licensed Professional Counselor licensure.
Specialties
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Anxiety and Depression
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Adjustment and Transitions
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Parenting
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Trauma
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Children/Adolescent
Deborah Henderson
MA., LPC
About Deborah
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years working in mental health and private settings specializing in eating disorders, anxiety and depression. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and motivational interviewing in treatment. I provide individual therapy for adults and adolescents as well as couples and marriage therapy.
My husband and I love to read and hike with our dogs.
Education
Masters Degree in Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University, graduating class of 2005.
License
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC# 65642)
Professional Affiliation
Houston Eating Disorder Specialists
Specialties
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Eating Disorders
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Relationship Issues
Johanna Krauter
LPC, NCC
About Johanna (she/her)
I am a licensed professional counselor who believes that every client is unique and strives to create a working atmosphere of collaboration, problem-solving, and acceptance. Before joining Magnolia Counseling of Pearland, I was working as a therapist at a behavioral hospital in the Houston area, specifically with children and adolescents. As such, I have a strong handle on collaborative treatment with medication management and can appreciate the decision on whether or not to involve medication. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solutions Focused Therapy to help those who come from a wide variety of backgrounds make the changes they need.
I have been married since April of 2020 (a Zoom ceremony, no less!), and my partner and I have two dogs and a cat, all rescues. We enjoy a variety of fun activities from skiing and hiking, to movie nights and video games.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Science at Texas A&M University
Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Sam Houston State University
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (License #83532)
Board Certified through the National Board for Certified Counselors (#1374412)
Professional Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Specialties
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Anxiety and Depression
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Mood Disorders
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Child and Adolescent
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Relationship Issues
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LGBTQ+
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Substance Use Concerns
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Trauma, Trauma Focused CBT
Catherina Lawson
MA, LPC
About Catherina
I am a passionate Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance and Movement Therapist. I have worked in schools, community agencies and outpatient settings for more than 10 years. I provide therapeutic support to children/ adolescents, individual adults and families. I utilize techniques from several theoretical perspectives, including wrap-around treatment model and person-centered care, with consideration of environmental influences on a social, cultural and generational level.
My work is solution focused and trauma informed, implementing behavioral analysis and behavior modification with considerations of early childhood and human development. My therapeutic practice includes expressive arts and dance and movement therapy to help uncover underlying causes and gain better awareness and insight for long-term change.
With compassion and understanding in my work with individuals and families, the focus is to assist you in identifying your patterns of interaction and underlying feelings/thoughts that drive those behaviors. We then move on to constructively learn how to effectively express those feelings to improve your interpersonal relationships
Education
Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Therapies with a Specialization in Dance Movement Therapy, Lesley University, Graduating Class of 2018
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC#82628)
Registered Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT#2467)
Professional Affiliations
ADTA (American Dance Therapy Association)
Specialties
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Children/Teens
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Parent/Child conflict
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Autism, ADHD and other developmental and learning disabilities
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LGBTQ+
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Anxiety and Depression
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Self Harm and Suicide lPrevention
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Domestic violence/ relationship abuse
Leaundria Hearne
Front Office Staff
About Lele
I have obtained my Bachelor's degree in 2022 from Prairie View A&M University in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. My passion is to aid and facilitate the recovery process for you as the Front Office Administrator for MCP and assist you with getting the help you deserve. I plan to further my passion by pursuing my own counseling degree as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the future. In my free time I enjoy building objects, reading, and serving at church in my young adult ministry.
