Licensed Professional Counselor

Joseph Davis is certified by the Texas State Board of Examiners as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He earned his Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Throughout his time studying, Joseph has been exposed to many styles of counseling and has worked with clients from various backgrounds and diverse ages. Therapeutically, Joseph gravitates toward Cognitive Behavioral and Narrative Therapies as well as Motivational Interviewing. Overall, Joseph believes in the power of a trusting therapeutic conversation. Having experienced that power himself, Joseph believes there is relief to be found for the issues we face.

Carol Cloteaux obtained  her M.Ed.  in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in Criminology and Sociology . While working as an elementary school teacher, she worked with students ranging from ages 5-10 years. She is interested in helping individuals who are […]

Ellen Russell has a Master of Arts in counseling from the University of Houston. Ellen received a BA in Psychology from the University of Houston, then completed courses at the Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies. She worked for a year and a half as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern with The Turning Point Inc. before returning to school to receive a master's degree. As an LPC-Associate at New Hope New Liberty Counseling, Ellen offers a strong therapeutic relationship for adults and children under a cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approach.

Kirsten Downs-Mauldin graduated with her M.Ed. in Marriage, Family, and Couple Counseling at Lamar University. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Kirsten has worked in various settings including behavioral clinics, research facilities, social work agencies, and education. Kirsten accepts individuals, couples, and families of varying ages with different degrees of presenting issues. Kirsten gravitates toward an Emotionally Focused Therapy approach and tends to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practices, but will find the best practices and approach that is effective for the client and their presenting issues. Kirsten believes by creating and maintaining a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients, she can help them feel more empowered within themselves, learn new and appropriate coping mechanisms, and find ways to change their negative maladaptive thoughts and feelings to more productive and positive ones.

Caly Nolen holds a Master's degree in Clinician Mental Health Counseling from LeTourneau university. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Caly utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral approach to therapy and automatic thought processing and uses an integrated approach to Christian counseling for those interested in exploring faith in their sessions. Caly enjoys working with all age groups. She also has a passion for helping pregnant women, as well as those dealing with postpartum depression, newly married couples, and young adults.

Taylor has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from California State University San Marcos. Taylor’s counseling approach is strength based, and includes elements of client centered, emotion-focused, and experiential approaches. Taylor values creating a safe and genuinely supportive therapeutic relationship grounded in warmth, trust, and mutual respect. Taylor has experience supporting clients who have experienced trauma and has completed additional professional training in trauma informed interventions that focus on the mind and body systems. Trauma-informed interventions foster emotional safety, self-awareness, body-awareness, self-connection, and self-compassion. Taylor recognizes that each person’s life experiences and barriers are unique and therefore strives to explore different interventions and resources to assist in successful therapeutic outcomes. She values collaborative goal setting, which aims to achieve the wellness goals that the client believes are most important. Taylor enjoys working with individuals and couples of any age, and is especially passionate about working with first responders and veterans.

Kelly Piecewicz is a current Master’s student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program with Grand Canyon University. She also earned her B.S in Psychology at Grand Canyon University. Kelly is completing her practicum and internship with New Hope New Liberty Counseling and is looking forward to growing as a therapist as well as further honing her own abilities. She believes in Person-Centered therapy and is committed to finding the best way to aid every client with evidence-based therapy on their journey to mental well-being.