Carol Sepulveda, MSW, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Carol Sepulveda has dedicated her life’s work to enhancing the well-being of others. With a deep understanding of the challenges that can disrupt family stability, she helps individuals heal from the past and strengthen their present. At the heart of her approach is the belief in building a strong, therapeutic relationship grounded in respectful honesty, open communication, and adherence to the highest ethical standards of her profession.
Carol is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, holding supervisor status through both licensing boards. She earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work. Over the course of her 35-year career in mental health, she has spent the past 30 years specializing in work with children, adolescents, and families.
Carol utilizes a range of evidence-based treatments, including Child-Centered Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed modalities such as EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT. Her clients often emerge from therapy with enhanced resilience and an improved ability to navigate their daily lives.
She has extensive experience supporting both children and adults facing stressors related to family transitions, divorce, relocation, adjustment disorders, abuse, family violence, trauma, grief, and loss. Carol also offers primary and adjunctive therapy for individuals dealing with behavioral and emotional challenges linked to anxiety, depression, shame, and anger.
Carol is trained in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, a research-supported parenting program that strengthens the parent-child bond.
Beyond her clinical work, Carol is an experienced speaker and educator. She has presented at local and state conferences and to general audiences on topics such as Child Teacher Relationship Training and Grief Therapy. Her work is published in the International Journal of Play Therapy and Recovery Today. She is also the author of Papa Gets Help: A Story of Hope for Children of Alcoholics, a therapeutic children’s book designed to support young readers coping with parental substance use.
Deborah Greco, MSW, LCSW, RPT
My passion is working with children and their families. Children use play to speak to us; play therapy is how we hear them. Through play, they are able to grow and heal at their own pace and developmental level.
I believe that we often possess the attributes we need to get through the difficult times in life but may have a hard time discovering where those attributes lie. As a therapist, my role is to walk the path of discovery with you. Grief and loss can be at the center of our struggles. Often our loss is not acknowledged, and we cannot stop to grieve what we have lost in our life journey. I enjoy helping individuals find their strength and discover that what they cannot do alone, they can achieve with help.
I have worked in schools, hospitals and non-profit sectors helping pre-school children through teenagers and adults. I bring 20 years of experience with me to our therapeutic partnership. I am committed to providing a safe and comfortable place for you and your child to celebrate the growth you achieve.
Mia Sepulveda, MSW, LCSW
As a therapist, I am committed to walking alongside you and your child on a journey of discovery, understanding, and growth. Children communicate through play; their toys become their words, and play becomes their language. As a therapist trained in Child-Centered Play Therapy, I believe play is a powerful way to validate young children, honor their experiences, and help them express feelings they may not yet have the words to communicate. My role is to provide a safe, supportive environment where children feel heard, understood, and accepted.
I am trained in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My experience includes working as a therapeutic coach at Monarch School, which specializes in educating autistic children, as well as working with young children in elementary school settings. During my graduate school internship at Menninger Hospital in Houston, I gained experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
I believe therapy is fundamentally about relationships. Healing and growth occur within the therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist, as well as within the relationships we share with the people we love. I recognize the important role parents play in fostering their child’s emotional well-being and strengthening the parent-child relationship. I also believe that learning to identify, express, and communicate genuine emotions is essential to healing, building trust, and developing healthier, more meaningful relationships.
Natalie Brooke Carley, LPC
Natalie Brooke Carley is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and School Counselor. Brooke received her bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in Elementary Education and her master’s degree from Sam Houston State University in School Counseling. Her areas of training include individual counseling, group counseling, guidance, consultation, assessment interpretation, advocacy, and working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Brooke believes individuals are responsible for their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. She hopes with her counselor services, clients will be empowered to resolve the conflict they struggle with. Additionally, as a counselor, she hopes to facilitate greater self-awareness for her clients through reflecting on their life experience during play; greater self-awareness will lead to increased confidence, self-esteem, independence, mental health, and the capacity to effectively navigate the challenges of life.
Celeste Ponce Rodriguez, LPC-A
Celeste Ponce-Rodriguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University–Kingsville, with a specialization in Sand Tray Therapy.
For the past two years, Celeste has worked at the Center for Counseling and Play Therapy, where she has provided therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. She is deeply passionate about supporting individuals of all ages, with a particular commitment to working with at-risk children and families.
Prior to entering the counseling profession, Celeste worked as a Migrant Coordinator at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where she guided and mentored students from migrant backgrounds. In this role, she helped students navigate systemic challenges, achieve academic success, and overcome generational barriers.
Celeste’s experience also includes international work as a Montessori guide, where she fostered children’s growth and development through a child-centered approach. She holds an International Montessori Teaching Diploma from the North American Montessori Center in Vancouver, Canada.
Celeste believes that meaningful therapy begins with trust, connection, and the creation of a safe, welcoming environment. She is committed to honoring each client’s unique experiences and autonomy, empowering them to make informed decisions and supporting them throughout their therapeutic journey with compassion, respect, and understanding.
