Meet Our Team
Cathy Birden, M.Ed, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (832) 717-7166 |
Serving Clients In Spring & Katy
Hello, I am Cathy Birden, M.Ed, LPC and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I also graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Master’s degree in Counseling.
I believe therapy is a way for you to get extra help when you need it. If you are struggling with a personal crisis, overwhelming emotion, a life transition, problems with friends or family members, or the need to move on from past events, counseling can help. A counseling relationship is unique. You are the professional concerning your life and I respect that through the therapeutic process. I am able to help guide you through the self-exploration necessary to discover new thoughts and feelings for the purpose of healing. Counseling is a way to take complex problems and break them down into workable parts. This can make it safer and easier to achieve the changes you want. Outside of private practice, I have also worked as a Licensed Professional School Counselor in Klein ISD. I am a professional member of the Texas Counseling Association and a certified member of the National Board of Certified Counselors. I will continue to educate myself by attending national and local conferences, and keeping up with current therapy research. When I am not working with clients I enjoy traveling, reading and spending time with my family. |
Karen Everson, MA, LPC, RPT
Licensed Professional Counselor (832) 717-7166 |
Serving Clients In Spring
Karen Everson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Registered Play Therapist, and is currently working toward becoming a Certified LGBT Therapist as well. She has a Master of Arts degree, in Professional Counseling, from Amberton University; and has also attended Abilene Christian University (BA in history and journalism) and New York University (MA in cinema studies).
She works with individuals, couples, families, and sometimes conducts therapy groups. Karen is a Person-Centered Counselor who sees clients of all ages, starting with little ones around 3 years old. She has worked with clients on the Autism Spectrum, and is trained in EMDR to help clients suffering from PTSD, sexual abuse, and grief. She also has experience in affirmative therapy with transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, and those with issues regarding their sexual-orientation. Among Karen’s non-work interests are travel, music of all kinds, movies, and books. She’s a Dallas-native, but is ready to get to know Houston. Karen’s goal is to strive to create an atmosphere of trust and acceptance so that her clients can explore and define present problems, develop future goals for an improved life, and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. Call today to set up your appointment with Karen. |
Christina Runnels, MA, LPC-S, LCDC
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (832) 717-7166 |
Serving Clients In Spring & Katy
Christina Runnels, MA, LPC-S, LCDC is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She also graduated from University of Houston-Victoria with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Clinical Psychology.
She enjoys working with clients through issues such as various types of trauma, behavioral issues, concerns related to adoption and attachment, as well as anxiety and depression. Her passion is working with families, and couples as well as children. Her therapeutic style is considered eclectic and tailored to each client. She also finds enjoyment in providing clinical supervision services to growing clinicians in the field. When Christina is not working with clients she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family. Christina's goal is to help you and your family find solutions and move forward into happiness. |
Suzanne Hornbuckle, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (832) 717-7166 |
Serving Clients In Spring
Suzanne is an experienced counselor who has worked with all ages and types of people from all walks of life. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with the State of Texas and am also a nationally certified counselor (NBCC). A lifelong student of the human personality, she presented her original research on behavioral inhibition at Oxford University. Her work was published in Oxford's professional journal, THE FORUM. As a therapist, she has studied many ideas about how people grow and change. She uses all these ideas as invaluable "tools" for her craft.
Her basic premise is that people are smart about their own needs and wants. However, they have dilemmas and issues that may befuddle them temporarily. She uses as her basic underpinning a client-centered approach that respects the will and desires of the client. She believes that as we we grow up, we sometimes lose that "inner voice" or wisdom of the unconscious mind. Hence she also uses hypnosis and other "uncovering" and discovering tools. Call today to schedule an appointment with Suzanne. |
Shannon Eells
Licensed Professional Counselor (832) 717-7166 |
Serving Clients In Katy
Hello, I am Shannon Eells. I studied Counseling at The University of Northern Colorado, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Human Rehabilitative Services. I continued on there to achieve my master’s degree in Counseling with a psychology minor. I am credentialed by the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
It is my belief that counseling is a powerful process whereby the client is able gain perspective on the difficulties they are experiencing, and find effective ways to deal with their struggles. Life can be overwhelming to everyone at times, and it is helpful to have a trusted professional to assist in sorting things out. My therapeutic style is person-centered, or tailored to each individual. Sometimes in life a trauma, an unexpected event, or difficulty coping with everyday life situations can be greatly overwhelming. The therapeutic process can be very helpful in these situations. It is my goal to empower you as the client to make the changes you want to see in your life. I am a professional member of the National Board of Certified Counselors. I ensure that my education is kept up to date by taking online courses, reading journal articles and attending professional conferences. In my spare time, I enjoy playing with my dogs and other pets. I also enjoy spending time with my daughter friends. |
Monica Alexander, LPC-Intern
Licensed Professional Counselor - Intern (832) 717-7166 |
Monica Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern. She received her Bachelor's in Psychology and Masters in Counseling from Sam Houston State University.
Monica has experience in working with adults, and children (8yr and older). She enjoys individual and group settings. She is a person-centered counselor who enjoys utilizing many techniques to help goals to be reached. She also sees wisdom in the wellness approach to living. In her leisure time she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and reading. She has also discovered a new enjoyment in cooking. Monica is currently under the LPC Supervision of Christina Runnels, MA, LPC-S, LCDC. Call today to schedule an appointment with Monica. |
Christine Harvey
Administrative Assistant (832) 717-7166 |
Chris has enjoyed a rewarding and extensive career in the medical field. She loves sharing ideas with her daughter and two grandchildren in England, and spending time with her son and family in the Woodlands. She also enjoys reading, sewing, and baking. She is a warm welcome to clients and is ready to assist with your billing and scheduling needs. Give Chris a call today to discuss your insurance coverage and get scheduled.
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Cynthia Jackson
Virtual Assistant (832) 717-7166 |
Cynthia has spent many years working with various health professionals. She has a passion for helping people get connected to services they are in need of. With patience, empathy, and humor, she strives to make every client feel like they are apart of the Greater Houston Counseling Services family. When Cynthia is not in the office she enjoys traveling and spending time with family. Cynthia looks forward to helping clients find a counselor that best fits their needs.
Give Cynthia a call today to set up your appointment. |