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Our Team at the Laetare Center of Katy
2027 N. MASON ROAD, SUITE 302 * KATY, TEXAS 77449
Doctoral Clinicians
Clinicians with a PhD, PsyD, or other doctoral degree and who are often experienced in teaching, training, research, and/or supervision of other clinicians.
Dr. Larry Freeney
PhD, LPC-S, CCTP
Dr. Freeney is the Director of Education and Assessments for the Laetare Group. He earned a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Sam Houston State University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with extensive experience in psychological assessments, counseling, and education.
Services
Fully Alive – Personal Mastery Program
Psychological Assessments
Financial Counseling
Speaking Engagements
Supervision
Expert Clinicians
Clinicians with an LPC, LMFT, LCSW with 10+ yrs experience, specialized training/certification, or are Board-Approved Supervisors
Samantha Tavares
M.Ed., LPC
Samantha is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Counseling and Development in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling from Lamar University. Originally from Brazil, Samantha began her counseling career in 2005 and expanded her practice to the U.S. in 2021. She is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
Samantha é uma terapeuta (Conselheira Profissional Licenciada) com mestrado em Aconselhamento e Desenvolvimento com enfase em Aconselhamento de Casais e Familias pela Lamar University. Natural do Brasil, Samantha iniciou sua carreira de psicóloga clínica em 2005 e expandiu sua prática para os EUA em 2021, se tornando conselheira. Ela é fluente em português, inglês e espanhol. Samantha é especialista em desenvolvimento infantil, aconselhamento familiar, ansiedade, terapia para controle da dor crônica, compulsões, luto, depressão e dinâmica de relacionamentos.
Services
Marriage & Couple Counseling
Family Counseling
Child & Adolescent Counseling – Parenting Support
Play Therapy
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Clinicians
Clinicians have an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW and have been counseling for 3-9 years
Tami Ceaser
MA, LMFT
Tamara "Tami" is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Houston Christian University. She earned a second Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Wellness Management from Houston Baptist University in 2015. Prior to becoming a therapist, Tami wore multiple hats within the healthcare industry for over 20 years. Her most recent experience has entailed working with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, substance abuse, and grief as a behavioral therapist.
Services
Behavior Therapy for Children with Autism, ADHD, ODD, and any Neurodivergent Issues
Marriage & Couple Counseling, especially for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Family Counseling
Child & Adolescent Counseling – Parenting Support
Tina Cao
M.Ed., LPC
Huong Tina Cao is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a unique mix of life experiences and expertise in her field. She works with individuals, couples and families, and she particularly enjoys guiding families through the challenges of severe mental illnesses. Tina volunteers with the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) and is a certified facilitator of their Family-to-Family Education Program.
Huong Tina Cao là một Chuyên Viên Cố Vấn Cộng Sự tận tâm, đầy kinh nghiệm sống và chuyên môn trong lãnh vực của mình. Với bằng thạc sĩ từ Đại Học Houston về Trị Liệu Sức Khoẻ Tâm Thần, Tina kết hợp kiến thức chuyên nghiệp với hành trình cá nhân của cô để giúp đỡ những ai cần cố vấn để tìm một cuộc sống an vui và viên mãn.
Services
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Family Counseling
Child & Adolescent Counseling – Parenting Support
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Jairo Suarez
MS, LPC
Jairo is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of St. Thomas. Jairo has experience counseling adolescents, adults, couples and families in areas like parenting, domestic violence education, processing trauma, anger management, self-esteem, and grief.
Jairo es un consejero licensiado profesional con una Maestría en Consejería Clínica de Salud Mental obtenido de la Universidad de Santo Thomas. Jairo tiene experiencia aconsejando adolescentes, adultos, parejas y familias en áreas como crianza de los hijos, educación sobre violencia doméstica, procesamiento de traumas, manejo de la ira, autoestima y duelo.
Services
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage & Couple Counseling
Family Counseling
Child & Adolescent Counseling – Parenting Support