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, LMSW
As a therapist, I am committed to walk the path of discovery with you and your child. Children’s play is their language, their toys their words. I am trained in Child Centered Play Therapy. Play therapy is how we validate young children. I am here to help facilitate the expression of children’s feelings.
I am trained in and treat clients with evidenced based therapies including play therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children. My experience includes working as a therapeutic coach at the Monarch School, a school specializing in Autistic children. I have also worked with young children in elementary school settings. During my graduate school internship, I worked with substance use disorders at Menninger Hospital in Houston. I continue to receive training in Play Therapy as I work towards a Play Therapy certification.
Therapy is about relationship. It’s about the therapeutic relationship between client and the therapist as well as the relationship between you and your loved ones. I understand the importance of parenting to improve your relationship with your child. I also understand the importance of communicating real emotions to help heal or improve relationships.
Natalie Brooke Carley, LPC-A
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.
Brook Carley is receiving her LPC supervision from LaShamia Kamen, LPC-S.
Carrington Slaughter, LPC-A
Carrington Slaughter is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. Carrington received her master’s degree from the University of St. Thomas. With an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and as an LPC-Associate, Carrington is being supervised by Mark Berg, MA, LPC-S, CEAP, SAP.
Navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your child, a teen working through the complexities of growing up, or an adult navigating relationship trauma, attachment concerns, or life transitions, I am here to help. For children and teens, I create a safe and compassionate space where they can process emotions, develop self-awareness, and build healthy coping skills. My approach honors the unique needs of young clients, using creative techniques alongside evidence-based strategies to ensure they feel heard and supported.
For adults, I provide empathetic, non-judgmental care rooted in understanding your story and collaborating to meet your goals. My clinical focus on parenting, relationships, and attachment allows us to explore patterns, heal wounds, and foster meaningful change.
As a therapist, I prioritize trust, safety, and the therapeutic relationship, empowering all clients to lead the way in their healing journey. I believe that meaningful change happens when clients feel truly heard, understood, and valued. Together, we will create a space where vulnerability is met with compassion and challenges are faced with courage.
Brenda Sanchez, MS., Intern
Brenda received a master’s in education in counseling and development from the University of Lamar University and her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Sam Houston State University. Brenda has returned to receive her coursework to become a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapy. She is currently receiving play therapy supervision by Carol Sepulveda, LCSW-S, RPT-S.
Brenda has experience working with children and parents as a school counselor at Aldine ISD. She has provided individual and group counseling for children ages 3 and up. Brenda believes play is an essential way for children to communicate fears, anxiety and anger. Communicating feelings will help with behavioral issues clients may be exhibiting. Brenda is currently receiving her Play Therapy certification supervision by Carol Sepulveda, LCSW-S, RPT-S.
Celeste Ponce Rodriguez, Graduate Intern
Celeste Ponce-Rodriguez holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Psychology, along with a minor in Spanish, from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in counseling at Texas A&M University–Kingsville, with a specialization in Sand Tray therapy. Celeste is receiving clinical supervision from Carol Sepulveda, LCSW-S, RPT-S.
Celeste is deeply passionate about supporting at-risk children. In her previous role as a Migrant Coordinator at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, she guided and mentored students from migrant backgrounds, helping them overcome systemic challenges and break generational barriers.
Her experience also includes international work as a Montessori guide, where she nurtured children’s 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 effective therapy begins with trust and the creation of a safe, welcoming environment. She is committed to honoring each client’s autonomy, empowering them to make their own decisions, and walking alongside them throughout their therapeutic journey with compassion and support.
