Meet the Empowerment Advocate Behind the Practice
Larneka Lavalais, LPC-S serves as the Clinical Director and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, bringing both leadership and clinical expertise to the practice.
She is passionate about helping individuals find balance between personal growth and inner peace. Known for her supportive, down-to-earth approach, Larneka blends evidence-based counseling with genuine compassion to guide clients and clinicians alike on meaningful healing journeys.
Choosing the Right Counselor for You
Our team includes counselors at different stages of their professional journey. All providers are trained, supervised when appropriate, and committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate care.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
An LPC is a fully licensed counselor who has completed advanced training, licensing exams, and thousands of supervised clinical hours. They provide independent counseling services with extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families.
LPC-Associate
An LPC-Associate has completed their graduate degree and licensing exams and is gaining additional clinical experience under the supervision of a licensed counselor. They offer professional counseling while continuing to deepen their expertise.
Graduate Intern
Graduate interns are completing their master’s degree in counseling and provide services as part of their clinical training under close supervision from licensed professionals. This option often offers more scheduling flexibility while still providing thoughtful, guided care.
LPCs & LPC-Associates
Leah George, M.ED.
LPC
Leah George, M.ED., LPC. Leah is a graduate from the University of Houston Clear Lake with a Bachelor's in Education. Leah graduated from Lamar University with a Master's 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 individuals, couples/marriages, families, groups, 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 believes 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.
TyNeshia Waston
LPC-Associate
TyNeshia Watson, a native of Port Arthur, Tx, is a graduate of Lamar University holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Development. TyNeshia currently works as a Service Coordinator at Spindletop Center by assisting clients with IDD & Autism with receiving services within the community.
TyNeshia obtained her LPC-Associate status in 2025 and is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges to discover their inner strength.
TyNeshia has a deep commitment to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, working collaboratively with clients to address various concerns; she believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and strives to meet each client with empathy, authenticity, and respect.
TyNeshia Watson is an LPC-Associate supervised by Larneka Lavalais, LPC-S.
Ready to take the next step?
Request an appointment with a Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC-Associate.
Graduate Interns
Tishla Cherise Bellard
Lamar University Graduate Intern
Tishla Cherise Bellard is a graduate student at Lamar University pursuing a Master of Education in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, working toward licensure as both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
She currently serves as a Qualified Mental Health Professional, where she supports individuals on their journey toward improved emotional and psychological well-being.
Tishla is passionate about the field of mental health and believes that true wealth comes from caring for both our physical and mental health. Her work is guided by a commitment to helping individuals and families build healthier, more balanced lives.