Who Are We?

Rosemary D. Behrens, PhD, LPC-S

Helping others has been Rosemary’s mantra for as long as she can remember. In working with counseling issues, she enjoys helping others to learn coping skills, move past relationship issues, and see their full potential. She sees significant value in assisting clients coping with chronic pain as they increase their understanding of the difference between acute pain and chronic pain.

She received her Masters of Arts in Counseling in 2008 and her license as a professional counselor from the state of Texas in 2011. In 2018, she received her doctoral degree (PhD) in Counselor Education. She is currently teaching as a parttime professor at Kairos University. 

Rosemary enjoys working with individuals, couples, children and adolescents. She utilizes Existential theories, Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Narrative, and she believes in addressing the whole person encompassing body, mind and spirit.

She has completed additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Each of these assist in gaining a deeper sense of the traumas and parts that put up walls within the individual that impede healthy relationships with self and others.

As a licensed professional counselor-supervisor, Rosemary also assists counseling associates, student interns and practicum students in accomplishing their goal of becoming counselors.

Rosemary is a member of American Counseling Association (ACA), Texas Counseling Association (TCA), the Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC) and Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES).

Lo siento, pero Rosemary no habla Español.

Martha Vallin, Practicum Student

Martha Vallin is a practicum student from Lamar University where she is currently working towards earning a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She holds a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Martha finds purpose and meaning through helping and guiding people improve their overall health, well-being, and life satisfaction. As a counselor, Martha is committed in providing a compassionate and nonjudgmental presence where anyone can safely explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Most of Martha’s techniques draw from several approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and relational-cultural therapy. These techniques create opportunities to examine concerns, recognize personal strengths, and pinpoint behaviors that better serve clients.

Martha Vallin has served Houston area communities for over 25 years. She has worked extensively with the underserved and uninsured as a community health worker and health educator. She is also trained in diabetes education, kidney health, and chronic disease self-management. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development, the National Association of Community Health Workers, and the Texas Department of State Health Services – Community Health Workers/Promotoras Network.

Martha habla Español.

Jordan Warren, Practicum Student

Jordan Warren is a native Houstonian. She graduated magna cum laude from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, with a concentration in PreK-12 Art Education, and a minor in Art History. Jordan is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lamar University.

Acknowledging life experiences are multifaceted and unique for each individual, Jordan’s intention is to empower clients to trust their own capabilities. She recognizes life can have moments where everything piles up blocking the light from helping one to see the path forward. As a counselor, she is committed to supporting clients facing the challenges of overwhelming life experiences to assist them in illuminating their path. With a fresh perspective entering the counseling field, Jordan will utilize theories and methods attuned to the lifestyle of each client with the objective of making the therapeutic process a smooth and effective integration into their daily life. She encourages honest and open communications with clients, inviting feedback to ensure the counseling process meets their distinctive needs.

Jordan is a member of TCA (Texas Counseling Association), ACA (American Counseling Association, AHC (Association for Humanistic Counseling), ACC (Association for Creativity in Counseling), and Honor Society®.

Lo siento, pero Jordan no habla Español.