Meet Our Team
Larneka Lavalais, LPC-S
Clinical Director
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Crystal English
Houston Christian College Graduate Intern
Bio:
Hello! My name is Crystal English and I am a Graduate Intern completing the Clinical Mental Health program at Houston Christian University. I am dedicated to providing compassionate support and guidance to individuals seeking to improve their mental and emotional well-being.
As a counselor intern, I focus on creating a safe and trusting environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, and I am committed to tailoring my methods to meet each client’s unique needs.
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and am passionate about helping clients navigate life’s challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals. Thank you for considering me as a partner in your journey toward healing and growth. I look forward to working with you!
Jenna Binford
LPC Associate
Jenna Binford, LPC-Associate supervised by Fabiola Williams, LPC-S.
Jenna Binford, current school counselor and LPC-A.
Bio: I have counseled for two and a half years at a middle and elementary school level. I am excited to utilize my skills in private practice to continue supporting people in all areas of life.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, blending evidence-based techniques with empathy and genuine care. Whether you're navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, or seeking deeper self-awareness, I’m here to support and empower you.
My goal is to help you build resilience, discover new perspectives, and foster meaningful change. I look forward to walking alongside you as we embark on this path toward healing and self-discovery. I look forward to talking with you soon.
Tonia Leblanc Garrett
LPC Associate
Tonia LeBlanc Garrett MA., LPC-associate, LCDC-Intern. Is a graduate of Liberty University with a master’s in Licensed Professional Counseling and a bachelor’s in psychology with a Christian Counseling Specialization. I am an ordained Pastor that have worked in ministry with my husband for nearly 30 years. I have a passion and desire for helping others find direction and purpose in life, and absolutely love witnessing individuals thrive in life. For the past 11 years I have worked as an educator and have dedicated most of my life to public service. I have been employed with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a Substance Abuse Counselor Intern in which I have worked with incarcerated individuals and their families, as they go through the process of regaining their sobriety and being reintegrated into society. I am the proud mother of two children Karli and Jaden, grandmother to Shia, Kior, and Shaion, and wife of 40 years to Bishop Ronald Garrett. As I embark upon this new journey of becoming an LPC, I look forward to seeing lives being changed, marriages being restored, and hope being instilled in those that has given up and have lost their way.
DeLisa Stacy
Walden University Practicum Student
DeLisa Stacy is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She is scheduled to complete her master's program in Spring 2025. Currently, Delisa holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. For several years, she has worked in public education as a math teacher, and has worked alongside school counselors and behavioral specialist to advocate for children's mental health in urban communities. Delisa has a passion for helping people on their healing journey, and bringing mental health awareness to lower income communities in her city. Her love for growth, self- compassion, and empowerment motivates her to pursue her goals as a counselor.Write something about this member of your team to introduce them to your visitors.
Leah George, M.ED.
LPC Associate
Bio: Leah George, M.ED., LPC-Associate. Leah is a graduate from University of Houston Clear Lake with Bachelors in Education. Leah graduated from Lamar University with Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2020. Leah has a passion for serving the community and helping people work through healing in their life journey. Leah enjoys counseling everyone. Leah has experience in counseling individual, couple/marriage, family, group, grief/loss, career, and academic counseling. Leah’s counseling approach is Person-centered, Reality/Choice therapy, Solution-focused therapy. Sometimes she will ask clients to complete homework assignments, as she believe that the work we do in sessions will be most effective if implemented in your life outside of therapy.Write something about this member of your team to introduce them to your visitors.
Crystal Williams
LPC Associate
Bio: Crystal Williams, a native of Port Arthur, TX is a 2001 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. Following graduation, she attended Lamar State College-Port Arthur, obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Lamar University-Beaumont, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies and Prairie View A & M University, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Counseling. Crystal is employed with the Diocese of Beaumont as a School Counselor, providing services to elementary and middle school students at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School in Port Arthur, St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School in Beaumont and St. Mary Catholic School in Orange, TX. Crystal plans to continue pursuing her passion of counseling, working with youth and adolescents, and being a Mental Health advocate in her community.