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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)

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Specialties

  • Infidelity

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Self Harm Prevention

  • 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)

 

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Specialties

  • Child or adolescent

  • Family Conflict

  • Relationship Issues

  • Infidelity

  • Anxiety and Depression

Ercelia Smith

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LPC, LCDC

About Ercelia (She/her)

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counseling who has experience working in mental health and private settings for over five years. During this time, I’ve assisted individuals with navigating through anxiety, depression, grief/loss and substance abuse. Techniques used: Cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy and motivational interviewing. I provide therapy for adults, adolescents/teens, couples and families.

 

My goal is to assist with tools to heal, gain strength, and challenge negative thoughts enabling forward movement to a brighter future. 

I enjoy meeting people, learning new things and socializing with family and friends. I strive to create a safe place for clients to feel heard, accepted, respected, validated and supported.  

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Education

Master’s Degree: Psychology and Dual Counseling: Marriage & Family Therapy and Professional Counseling, Letourneau University-2014 and 2016.

 

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #LPC# 79111) 

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC#14114)

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Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief/Loss

  • Teens and Adolescent 

  • Relationship Issues

  • Substance Abuse

Summiya Shaikh

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Graduate Intern
Supervised by Jamie Porter, LPC-S, LMFT-S

About Summiya:

 

Summiya is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Family Therapy at the Abilene Christian University with an expected graduate date in 2026. She has over 4 years of experience providing psychological services in diverse settings, including schools, rehabilitation centers, and community mental health programs. She is skilled in conducting individual, group, and family therapy, and relationship counseling using evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, and trauma-informed care.


Summiya's professional journey includes diverse experiences across Lahore and Doha, where she's had the opportunity to work in various multicultural settings to support children and families through academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges. These experiences have enriched her ability to understand and support clients from a wide range of backgrounds.  Her clinical experience also includes supporting clients through relationship and marital issues, infidelity, divorce and co-parenting adjustments, and the unique challenges faced by single parents. She has worked extensively with clients dealing with anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions — always with a focus on cultural sensitivity and family dynamics.

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Summiya is fluent to counsel in English, Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi (Indian).

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Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Adolescents/ Teens

  • Couples and Marriage Counseling

  • Children/Parenting/Family Counseling

Deborah Henderson

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 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

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Eating Disorders

  • Relationship Issues

Marisol Mendez

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M.Ed., LPC

About Marisol (she/her)

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated from the University of Houston with a Master's in Counseling in 2012 and have provided counseling in health systems, K-12 schools, colleges, individual therapy and crisis centers. My approach to therapy is warm and holistic. In therapy, we will lean on the client's innate strengths with support from different kinds of activities to process, reflect and break through blocks, keeping in mind the client's age, personality and issue at hand, all while honoring that they are the expert of their life. 

 

I love diversity of community. I was raised between the United States and Mexico and am fluent in written/spoken Spanish and learning beginning Urdu/Hindi. I identify as a cisgender, straight Latina woman and a person of color with a soul for social justice and decolonizing mental health. I have a deep appreciation for native world views and Eastern spirituality, which will often find their way into my therapeutic practice. In my free time I enjoy volunteering, spending time with friends and family and writing little stories of triumph.

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Education

Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Houston, Main Campus, graduating class of 2012.

 

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC# 81797) 

 

Professional Affiliations

Houston Counseling Association

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Specialties

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Trauma-focused CBT

  • Kids and teens (ages 10+)

  • Social justice issues

  • Spirituality and purpose

  • Yoga, breathwork, meditation

Leah Gillam

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MA, LCSW-S

About Leah
 

Leah provides trauma responsive care to tweens, teens, and adults. She is passionate about the healing power of connection in relational trauma. Leah is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained in DBT, and is also pursuing the designation of Certified Clinical Partner Specialist through an organization called APSATS (Affair Partner and Sex Addict Trauma Specialists). Leah is also A Door of Hope Peer Facilitator, with experience in providing group support for women with betrayal trauma. Her heart is to build safe communities where betrayed partners are educated, empowered, and experience hope. Leah lives in the Pearland area. Outside of the office she enjoys
spending time with family, CrossFit, good books, and sushi.

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Education 

Master’s Degree in Social Work From University of Houston 2010, Clinical Social Work License #61987

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Licenses and Certifications 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

APSATS (Affair Partner and Sex Addict Trauma Specialists)

 

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliation: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA) member 

 

Specialties

  • Couples Counseling

  • EMDR

  • Affair Repair

  • Trauma

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Teen Counseling

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Leaundria Hearne

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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. 

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