Corpus Christi Area
Darin Griffiths
Vice President of Family Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
361.991.8680
dgriffiths@stchm.org
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Master of Arts degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Christian EducationBio
Darin Griffiths is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and holds a License in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), both recognized by the Board of Examiners in Counseling of the State of Texas. He joined the STCH Ministries staff in 2005, was named Director of Education and Ministry in 2008, named Administrative Director of Corpus Christi and Satellite Offices in 2014 and became Vice President of Family Counseling in 2017.
Darin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and also graduated from Southwestern Theological Seminary. He holds three Master of Arts degrees in the areas of Marriage and Family Therapy and Christian Education. He specializes in working with couples and individuals who are experiencing relationship challenges and practices a Solution Focused approach to therapy. This involves tailoring interventions to fit a client’s specific needs, in hopes of maximizing positive results. Additionally, his work usually involves some cognitive-behavioral interventions.
Darin also has an extensive history working in a ministerial capacity with churches and is a licensed and ordained minister. He is available to speak in private seminar settings on a variety of parenting and marriage topics, as well as pulpit supply in the absence of a pastor or for special occasions. Additionally, Darin is available to lead Marriage Enrichment seminars upon request.
Darin is married to Caren and they have two children, Hadley and Hayden. The family enjoys the outdoors together, especially working with farm animals, as well as hunting, fishing, and shooting sports.
Joanna Berry
Vice President of Family and International Ministries, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
361.991.8680
jberry@stchm.org
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Education
Master in Clinical Social WorkBio
Joanna Berry is the Vice President of Family and International Ministries. After beginning in 1996 as a part-time therapist in Corpus Christi, Joanna was asked to assume the Director of Counseling position at STCH Ministries Family Counseling. Under her leadership Family Counseling grew and expanded significantly, and in 2017 she passed the baton to Darin Griffiths as this ministry’s new vice president. In addition to the counseling ministry, she also helped establish Christian Women’s Job Corp (CWJC) of Corpus Christi, which we now call Faith & Work.
In 2006, Joanna was asked to lead in the development of STCH Ministries International, focusing on ministering to children and families internationally, and was also named a vice president. Her passion has always been families, believing that the family is critical in the development of children, and that it is the foundation of churches and communities. She is available to speak on marriage and the family, and often speaks on the value of the family serving together, which is a strong focus of our international trips.
Joanna holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to STCH Ministries, Joanna worked in a family business with her husband and raised three children. She and her husband, John, are the proud grandparents of 11 grandchildren. They attend and minister at First Baptist Church, Corpus Christi.
Leslee O’Neal
Regional Director - Corpus Christi, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist (CGRS), EMDR Trained Clinician
361.991.8680
loneal@stchm.org
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Master of Science in Clinical CounselingBio
Leslee O’Neal, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) licensed by the State of Texas, joined STCH Ministries in 2008 as a Family Therapist. Since that time she has counseled multiple families and individuals, specializing in grief therapy, temperament profiling, and pre-marital & marriage counseling. Leslee is a certified ARNO Temperament Specialist, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist (CGRS), and is registered with Twogether in Texas as a pre-marital specialist.
With a BA in Elementary Education and an MS in Clinical Counseling, Leslee supervises graduate students presently in internship programs, as well as supervising soon-to-be licensed counseling interns. She also develops opportunities for fellow staff members to speak at seminars, workshops, churches, and other organizations.
Leslee is a former elementary teacher who has been married over 30 years, and has two grown sons, both of whom are pursuing their dreams in LA and New York.
Joely Diaczenko
Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate Supervised by Leslee O’Neal, M.S., LPC-S
361.991.8680
jdiaczenko@stchm.org
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Master of Science in Professional CounselingBio
Joely Diaczenko is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate (LPC-A) in the state of Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from Texas A&M University–College Station and a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling, with emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
Joely counsels individuals of all ages, couples and families. Joely is passionate about serving others as a counselor and hopes to join each of her clients in their unique journeys. She has a heart for working with people who are healing from and have survived, a trauma in their lives, those struggling with depression and/or anxiety and persons experiencing difficulties with adjustment.
Joely is originally from North Texas and loves living in Corpus Christi. She enjoys playing pickleball, learning new things, and being outside. Joely desires to continue to learn and grow as a Christ-follower and a counselor (both to the Glory of God) as long as she is able to do so.
Megan Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, NCC Supervised by Leslee O'Neal, M.S., LPC-S
361.991.8680
mrodriguez@stchm.org
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Master of Science in Professional CounselingBio
Megan Rodriguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate) in the state of Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Texas-Permian Basin and a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling, with emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
Megan provides counseling to individuals of all ages, couples and families. She uses a person-centered approach to counseling while integrating a variety of therapeutic skills and modalities. Megan is passionate about counseling and seeks to understand her clients in order to learn with them and help them throughout their healing.
Megan is a former elementary educator and a mother of four children. She and her husband have a heart for foster care, adoption and supporting those who seek to expand their families in this way. As a coach’s wife, Megan enjoys spending time on the sidelines supporting her husband and children, reading and learning about different cultures.
Houston Area
Charny Beck
Regional Director - Houston, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor, EMDR Trained Clinician
346.214.5020
cbeck@stchm.org
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Education
Master of Science in Social WorkBio
Charny Beck became the Regional Director of Family Counseling for the Houston area in September of 2016. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Supervisor. Charny holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Baylor University and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She received her certification as an Educational Diagnostician from the University of Houston and holds her teacher certification in Early Childhood to 6th grade and in Special Education from Pre-K to 12th grade.
At STCH Ministries, Charny spends most of her counseling time doing marriage counseling, infidelity work, men’s and women’s issues, anxiety, depression, and grief and trauma with adults. She is level 1 and level 2 Gottman trained, a Certified Parenting with Love and Logic facilitator, Prepare/Enrich and SYMBIS facilitator certified. Charny uses CBT, DBT, Family Systems and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in her treatment approaches. Being a pastor’s wife herself, she works with pastors and spouses in all areas of burn-out and brokenness. Charny has worn many hats in her career working with at-risk youth, Early Childhood Intervention programs, as well as has extensive experience in a variety of school settings working as a social worker, counselor, Educational Diagnostician and special education director. More recently Charny has done counseling in a private practice setting for twelve years. She now serves at STCH Ministries and each day looks forward to using her faith to pour into the lives of people. She calls it an honor and blessing to walk alongside marriages and families as they walk through their personal valleys of life.
Originally from Plano, Texas, Charny has called the Houston area home since 2004. She and her husband have been married since 1996 and are blessed with four daughters. Randy is a pastor at Waypoint Church in the Richmond area. Charny is active in her church through leading and teaching. She also has a heart for ministering internationally. She participates in multiple short-term mission trips a year to Belize and more recently Antigua and the Dominican Republic.
Kimberly Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR Trained Clinician
346.214.5020
kcollins@stchm.org
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Education
Master of Arts in Biblical CounselingBio
Kimberly Collins was first introduced to STCH Ministries as a graduate student, where she saw first-hand that counseling is more than a mental health practice, it is a ministry. Kimberly completed her practicum at our Family Counseling office in Victoria and was hired on as a family counselor in September 2016. Kimberly now serves at our counseling offices in the Houston area as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
A graduate of both Howard Payne University and Dallas Theological Seminary, Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and graduated with honors with a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling. She is trained in EMDR Therapy. Kimberly’s experience includes serving as a youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Palacios for two years. She has also served with the mission team at FBC Palacios in Cali, Columbia, since 2008. Kimberly makes it her daily goal in life to make Christ known and, as Philippians 3:13 says, looking forward to what lies ahead, an eternity with her Savior.
Kimberly grew up in Bay City and loves to travel, particularly when it involves a trip to her grandparents’ ranch in Blessing, Texas, or going to Disney World. She had the honor of performing at the 2012 Olympics in London with a gospel music group called Winds of Triumph. Kimberly is married to Matthew, a high school football coach. Kimberly and her husband attend church in the Richmond area.
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Master of Arts in CounselingBio
Mark Kass loves seeing the Holy Spirit bring beauty into broken places and restoration and redemption to hurting lives through Christ-centered gospel-driven counseling. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor who joined our Houston counseling team in 2018. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and a Juris Doctorate (Law) degree from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. After practicing as a licensed attorney for nearly twenty-five years, Mark sensed God calling him into full-time ministry and entered seminary. He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling, graduating Summa Cum Laude and Outstanding Graduate in Counseling, from Houston Graduate School of Theology in Houston, Texas.
Mark is Level 1 certified (clinical track) in Narrative Focused Trauma Care, trained by Dr. Dan Allender. He has trained under Jay Stringer (author of Unwanted) in Unwanted Sexual Behavior therapy and completed the AASAT Sex Addiction training program under Dr. Doug Weiss. Mark was trained by Dr. Terry Hargrave in Restoration Therapy, and completed training under Dr. Ricky Greenwald in the trauma therapies of Progressive Counting and Flash. Mark has also received training in Biblical Counseling from Christian Counseling & Education Foundation affiliated with Westminster Seminary. His work focuses on adult survivors of childhood trauma, men struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors including pornography, adultery, hookups and other forms of sexual acting out, couples counseling, personal issues of pastors, and other men’s issues. He sees clients both in person and online.
Mark has been married to his wife Kathy for 20 years and has raised two daughters and two sons. Mark has called Texas home for his entire adult life. He has spent three decades doing volunteer cross-cultural ministry work with youth, college-age, adults, married couples, as well as mission work in the Philippines and Kenya. He has previously served as a preaching elder for several years in a Filipino church and is currently a member of Kerusso Grace Church, a Hispanic inner-city community in Houston’s North Side Village.
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Education
Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health CounselingBio
Paige N. Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Houston Area. Paige earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University.
Before coming to STCH Ministries she worked as an Intern at Sagemont Counseling Center. She is SYMBIS and Gottman-Level two trained for premarital and marital counseling. Her greatest passion is being a part of the process that empowers people by giving them the tools to better understand themselves and their unique situations. Paige loves working with people of all ages and from all walks of life, understanding that each individual’s story is significant and set apart. She has experience working with children, and their families, through play therapy, skills training, and parenting classes. She has an extensive research background geared toward working with victims of trauma. Her areas of focus include working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, and couple/family dynamics.
Paige’s strongest conviction is that real healing can only come from the Great Counselor, Jesus Christ, who welcomes everyone with open arms. She operates with a model that combines truth-based principles with evidence-based counseling techniques, keeping the personality of Christ as the center at all times.
Paige grew up in Houston, Texas and spent seven years doing volunteer ministry work with college-age students while attending Sam Houston State University. Paige enjoys staying active, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Al Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Supervised by Dr. Jerry L. Terrill
346.214.5020
asmith@stchm.org
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Education
Master of Arts in CounselingBio
Al Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate in the Houston area. He graduated from Houston Graduate School of Theology in 2020. Al completed his practicum at Star of Hope Men Development Center. He found the experience very rewarding listening to the men share their stories and witness the power of God help them make positive change.
Retired Teacher/Coach from the Texas public-school system 2010. He had been involved as an associate with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for over 25 years. After being retired for a few years he felt God calling him to help people in ministry or counseling. He had a conversation with my pastor, and he said to him, you can help as many in counseling as in ministry. So, he decided to pursue counseling. As he thinks about it, counseling is ministry.
He enjoys working with youth, young adult men and premarital counseling. His experience as a high school teacher/coach helped him relate to youth and allowed him to quickly build rapport. His preferred approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Person Centered, and Existentialism. Finding meaning during tough situations can help move people forward. He began with STCH Ministries in September 2021. What he enjoys most about working at STCH Ministries is the freedom of sharing scripture, praying with clients, and inviting the Holy Spirit to come during the session.
Jenel Capes
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Supervised by Charny Beck MSSW, LCSW-S and Lorraine Turner, MA, LPC-S
346.214.5020
jcapes@stchm.org
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Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health CounselingBio
Jenel Capes is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate (LPC-A) in the state of Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in Biblical Languages and Communications along with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Both degrees are from Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist University).
Jenel counsels individuals ages 18 and up. She utilizes a combination of techniques that will uniquely apply to each individual’s needs. Jenel desires to build a strong alliance with her clients, partnering with them to find empowerment, safety, and restoration while they achieve their goals. She also respects working alongside individuals from any or no religious background, or who have experienced any trauma from religion.
Jenel has mostly lived in the Houston area and has worked previously in schools, universities, and churches. In all of these settings, she was mainly focused on one thing: helping people grow. Jenel has desired to pursue counseling since high school as she grew through her own adversity, but she went on some different adventures until that calling came back clearly after the death of her husband of 13 years. Now remarried to an adoring man she hadn’t seen in over 20 years from youth group, she continues to see how beauty can come from ashes. Having gone from one to four precious young people in her home, she enjoys learning about all the challenges of blending family.
Sandra Gomez
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Supervised by Dosely Antongiorgi Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
346.214.5020
sgomez@stchm.org
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Education
Master of Arts in CounselingBio
Sandra Gomez is a Licensed Professional Counseling – Associate. Sandra graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies with a minor in Biblical Counseling from the College of Biblical Studies. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling from the Houston Graduate School of Theology in 2021.
After high school, she began working for an inner-city nonprofit organization. During her first year there, she knew God was calling her to be equipped to serve individuals better. Since she speaks Spanish, she was able to bond with the Hispanic mothers in the community and be the listening ear they needed. She knew that God was calling her to be equipped as a counselor, and it was during grad school she knew her role was to help close the gap for Hispanics to receive mental health care. She wants to be a mental health advocate for the Spanish-speaking community, helping to reduce the stigma and seeing people gain new perspectives and healing in their lives. Her preferred approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) but she believes each individual may need different approaches to help them. She firmly believes that people need to be honest with God and themselves and willing to take the steps, even if it’s a baby step towards healing.
Sandra was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and loves reading Marvel Comics, playing her guitar and bass, watching movies and admiring nature.
Storrie Woerz
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Supervised by Lisa Latcham Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
346.214.5020
swoerz@stchm.org
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Master of Arts in CounselingBio
Storrie Woerz is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A) in the state of Texas. She is supervised by Lisa Latcham, LPCS, and serves as a family therapist for STCH Ministries in the Houston area, specifically working with children, adolescents and teens through the use of play therapy.
A graduate of both Texas A&M University and West Texas A&M University, Storrie earned a Bachelor of Science in Leadership and a Master of Arts in Counseling. Prior to joining STCH Ministries in July 2023, Storrie worked for Amanda Gray Counseling and Supervision for two years as a counseling student intern and eventual associate. She also served as a volunteer at her home church of Central Baptist Church in Bryan, Texas in the children’s, youth, special needs and sports ministries in various capacities. Throughout her schooling and volunteer opportunities, God has given Storrie a heart to serve and love those inside and outside of the church.
In her free time, Storrie likes to exercise, spend time outside, go thrift shopping and hang out with family and friends.
Vanessa Cordes
Licensed Master Social Worker Supervised by Charny Beck, MSSW, LCSW-S
346.214.5020
vcordes@stchm.org
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Education
Master of Social WorkBio
Vanessa Cordes is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University and a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Direct Practice with Families and Children from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Vanessa counsels children, adolescents and adults. She is trained in and uses multiple therapeutic approaches including TF-CBT, EMDR, CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Family Systems in treatment. Her areas of focus include working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation and family dynamics. She is passionate about helping people move beyond simply modifying behavior to deep transformational change. Vanessa has a particular passion to help children and individuals recover and heal from past traumatic experiences, as well as helping local churches raise awareness of trauma-informed care in their congregations.
Before joining STCH Ministries, Vanessa spent time as a high school French teacher, a children’s ministry director and a school counselor. As a fourth-generation Katy resident, she is happy to give back to the community where she was raised. Vanessa is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have four children and one perfect grandbaby. In her free time, you can find her curled up with a good book, traveling to far-away places or experimenting with a new recipe in the kitchen.
Rio Grande Valley Area
Caleb Barnet
Regional Director - Rio Grande Valley, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
361.991.8680
cbarnet@stchm.org
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Education
Master of Science in CounselingBio
Caleb Barnet is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas. Caleb holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from John Brown University and a Master of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Caleb grew up as a preacher-kid, missionary-kid in Spain and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Caleb met his wife Katherine in Spain and together they strive to glorify God in all that they do, especially in their ministry to international peoples. Caleb enjoys the outdoors and all things soccer.
Caleb joined STCH Ministries in 2021 as Regional Director for family counseling in the Rio Grande Valley. Caleb provides counseling services to children, adults and couples and has special clinical interests in loss, depression, anxiety and autism. Caleb is a firm believer that “people are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within” (Elisabeth Kubler-Ross). Caleb looks forward to working with you to find Christ’s light in your circumstance, even when life seems dark or dreary.
San Antonio Area
Dosely Antongiorgi
Regional Director - San Antonio, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
210.339.7576
dantongiorgi@stchm.org
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Master of Arts in CounselingBio
Dosely Antongiorgi is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) licensed by the State of Texas and holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from the University of Texas – San Antonio.
She brings over 15 years of counseling experience with individuals, families and couples and serves as the Regional Director for the San Antonio area. She uses an integrative approach to counseling, focused on building and strengthening therapeutic alliances with clients as the experts in their lives. Her life experiences and relationship with Christ form the foundation for her faith. As a strong advocate for trauma-informed care, Dosely aims to help her clients develop skills to overcome adversity and thrive. Dosely is an Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) trained clinician and has completed the Level 3 Practicum Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Other modalities Dosely uses include Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her experience includes working with at-risk children dealing with grief, trauma, and violence, couples and individuals. She is excited and humbled to be working for an organization that glorifies God and seeks to make His name known.
Dosely lives in San Antonio with her husband and son and three, affectionate and slightly mischievous, dogs. They attend Grace Point Church.
Angelica Ramirez
Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate, Supervised by Dosely Antongiorgi Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
210.339.7576
aramirez@stchm.org
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Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health CounselingBio
Angelica Ramirez is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate Supervised by Dosely Antongiorgi, LPC-Supervisor. Angelica was born and raised in Austin, TX. Angelica received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Studies with a minor in Cross-Cultural Studies from Howard Payne University in May 2020. She then received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health and Marriage and Family Therapy from Hardin-Simmons University in 2022.
Her two favorite verses are Isaiah 53:5, which states, “…by His wounds, we are healed.” Similarly, she believes that through our wounds and experiences of our own, we can also help heal others. The second verse that has influenced her life and passion for counseling is Isaiah 61:3 that God exchanges our ashes for beauty. This is what He has done in Angelica’s life, and she is a firm believer that God can take the broken parts of ourselves and our past and make them beautiful.
Angelica is passionate about working with a wide range of clients, particularly those with relational conflict, trauma and depression. Angelica is also passionate about restoration within families and enjoys having couples and all ages of adolescent and children in therapy. Angelica enjoys weightlifting, yoga, painting, playing Animals Crossing and watching anything Star Wars or Lord of the Rings related in her spare time.
Victoria Area
Irene Lorraine Turner
Regional Director - Victoria, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, EMDR Trained Clinician and Certified Irlen Screener
361.575.5151
lturner@stchm.org
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Master of Arts in PsychologyBio
Lorraine is the Regional Director for the Victoria area. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas. Lorraine holds a Bachelor of Behavioral Science degree in Psychology from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Houston – Victoria. Lorraine enjoys helping and teaching new counselors learn how to become effective counselors in their own areas of interest.
Lorraine has been with STCH Ministries since 2007. Prior to joining STCH Ministries, she worked at Gulf Bend MHMR Center for 14 years, working with adults, teens and children. Lorraine counsels from a Cognitive Behavioral approach, as well as using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), to help individuals work through difficulties in their lives. She combines these two techniques with God’s word and His principles to help individuals find peace and hope in their lives. Lorraine works with individuals and families, but especially enjoys working with couples to help strengthen their marriages. She is also a Certified Irlen Screener. When her daughter was diagnosed with Irlen Syndrome, she saw the difference this treatment made in her daughter’s academics and knew that she had to help others as well. Lorraine is available to provide training and presentations on a variety of topics, such as “Men are Like Waffles and Women are Like Spaghetti”, “Boundaries for Kids”, “Recognizing & Reporting Abuse and Neglect”, and “So You Want To Work With Kids?”. Lorraine enjoys helping church volunteers work more effectively with those they lead.
Lorraine and her husband, Gary, have two children, Colton and Emily. Her son works in the Dallas area. Emily is a licensed cosmetologist, pursuing her talent & call of helping others feel good about themselves and being an armchair therapist. The Turners are active members of First Baptist Church in Victoria.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR Trained ClinicianBio
Allison is a Licensed Professional Counselor working at the Homes for Children in Pettus. She has her B.S. from Mississippi College and M.A. in Counseling with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Allison had experience working with children and families during her internship at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She has classes in Trauma, Trust-Based Relationship Intervention, and is trained in EMDR therapy.
Allison grew up in Mississippi and is a huge Mississippi State Bulldogs fan. She loves sports of almost any kind and roots for the Saints and the Dallas Cowboys!
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Licensed Professional CounselorBio
Judith graduated from Baylor University in 1983 with a BS in Education, and in December 2019 with a MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Judith works as a family therapist at STCH Ministries family counseling location in Victoria, TX.
Judith has had several careers in her life, and the most recent is to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). After graduation she taught elementary school, specializing in PE and reading. Judith’s “2nd career” was as Program Director for Perpetual Help Home (a non-profit transitional housing ministry for homeless women and their children) in Victoria, TX for 13 years. Through it all, Judith served as pastor’s wife in several Baptist churches.
Judith has been happily married to Tim Williams since 1984, and together they have two adult daughters, one son-in-law, and one absolutely grand child. Tim, who serves as Director for Church Relations for STCH Ministries, was a senior pastor for 27 years in Baptist churches in Texas. Judith enjoys growing flowers and spending as much time outdoors as possible.
Lisa Latcham
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, EMDR Trained Clinician
361.575.5151
llatcham@stchm.org
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Education
Master of Education in CounselingBio
Lisa Latcham is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) and a Certified SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator. She serves as a family therapist at our counseling office in Beeville and counsels children in care at the Homes for Children Campus. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Southwestern University and a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Houston – Victoria.
Before coming to STCH Ministries in 2015, Lisa spent 26 years in the public school system as a teacher for both middle and high school and as a school counselor in elementary and high school. Her educator certifications are in Secondary Science and School Counseling.
Lisa and her husband, Chip, are active members of First United Methodist Church in Beeville. Lisa and Chip enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren, gardening, hunting and traveling.
Vincent Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR Trained Clinician
361.575.5151
vporter@stchm.org
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Education
Master of Education in CounselingBio
Vincent Porter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed by the Board of Examiners in Counseling for the State of Texas. Vincent has been with STCH Ministries Victoria Office since 2011. Vincent holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Oklahoma State University. He has a Master of Education degree in Counseling from the University of Houston – Victoria, where he graduated as a member of Chi Sigma Iota.
Vincent worked as a Special Education Teacher and Vocational Adjustment Coordinator for eleven years. He was also a School Counselor for fourteen years and is knowledgeable in the areas of career counseling, parent rights, and child advocacy for children of special needs. Vincent currently counsels couples, families, individuals, children, and adolescents. Vincent has a background in addictions counseling, has organized and leads codependency groups. Vincent also has training in EMDR therapy. Vincent’s approach to therapy is eclectic. He draws from a wide range of techniques including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution Focus Therapy interventions.
Vincent has attended and served Parkway Church, Victoria, leading in ministries such as children’s ministries, Divorce Care, and Celebrate Recovery since 1994. Vincent supports his son in church and in school, where he a member of the Gifted and Talented program. Vincent also enjoys hunting, fishing, weight training, and outdoor sports with his son.
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Education
Master of Science in Licensed Professional CounselingBio
Katie Jo is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Victoria, TX office. Katie Jo received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University – Texarkana and her Master of Science in Licensed Professional Counseling from Texas A&M University – Texarkana. She joined STCH Ministries in June of 2022. Before working in mental health care, Katie Jo served as a college professor and director for various programs across Texarkana College that allowed her to advise over 450 students. She also opened and ran a food bank for food-insecure students. Katie Jo has executive management experience for a Fortune 500 company, has worked as a 9-1-1 dispatcher, and proudly served our country in the United States Air Force.
Katie Jo has a heart for working with young adults, women, and couples. She has seen the power of God work in her life and how He has taken the pain of her past and turned it into a beautiful purpose, and she loves to help others see how God can do that for them as well. Her preferred methods of therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and focusing on Inner Child Wound work. Katie Jo’s priority in therapy is to show how the word of God aligns with therapeutic techniques and to provide a safe place for clients to heal and be heard.
Katie Jo is married to her adoring husband, Cody. They enjoy fishing together and have two beautiful and sweet fur baby girls, Charley and LullaBelle.
Amanda Rodriquez
Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate, Supervised by Lorraine Turner, M.A., LPC-S
361.575.5151
arodriquez@stchm.org
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Education
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health CounselingBio
Amanda earned her Associate of Arts degree in Education from Texas Southmost College, Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria.
Amanda joined STCH Ministries in 2022 as a counseling intern while in graduate school. Amanda became a family therapist in 2023 after graduating. With a background in elementary education, and working in the school district for many years, Amanda found her calling and knew God wanted her to help children and families at a deeper level. Amanda enjoys counseling children, young adolescents, adults and couples. She uses an integrated approach to better help her clients as she knows that not every client is the same.
Amanda is originally from the Rio Grande Valley area but is thrilled to be able to call Victoria home for the last seven years. Amanda is happily married to her best friend Anthony and together they have two spoiled dogs, Brady and Lacey. Amanda and Anthony enjoy the great outdoors and love to spend as much time as they can outside. They enjoy watching football (Go Cowboys), fishing, gardening and doing DIY projects.
