Brenda Slavinski Lopez, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S™

Clinical Director

In my role as Clinical Director at FBCCC, it is my intention to be able to meet the needs of those that are seeking direction by having a diverse group of clinicians that may approach mental wellness in different ways. Each clinician has their own experience and areas of specific knowledge as well as their own theoretical approach. They all are committed to excellence in their field and offer their best to those they serve.

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Texas Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, North Carolina Professional Mental Health Counselor, New Mexico Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™ EMDR Trained

I believe it is important for a person coming into counseling to feel accepted and understood as they seek support, comfort and healing. I seek to meet people where they are and help guide them into the direction in which they want to move by using all aspects of different theoretical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), REBT, Acceptance and Commitment, EMDR, Faith Based, and Humanistic. I am a Registered Play Therapist through the Association of Play Therapy. When working with young children, I use both directive and non-directive play therapy techniques as a means to help them overcome areas that may be causing anxiety, depression or other emotional disturbances. When working with older children and adolescents, I use a variety of techniques based on the needs of the client. I also work with families to address many areas such as behavioral concerns both at home and at school. In addition, I work with families to increase positive interactions, increase effective parenting, and much more. I have experience working with many issues such as anxiety, depression, life adjustments, family discord, and trauma (such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse as well as those who have experienced domestic violence).

I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and my Master of Arts in Psychology from Houston Baptist University.

LPC Associate SUPERVISION: I provide both individual and group supervision for LPC Associates. My rates for LPC supervision are $60 for group and $100 for individual. Both in-person and virtual supervision are option. If you are interested in supervision, you may call the office number and leave a message so that we may set up a meeting to discuss it further.

RPT SUPERVISION: I provide both individual and group supervision for those seeking status as a registered play therapist. My rates for RPT supervision are $70 for group and $125 for individual. Both in-person and virtual supervision are option. If you are interested in supervision, you may call the office number and leave a message so that we may set up a meeting to discuss it further.

I served on the board for the Sam Houston Chapter of the Texas Association of Play Therapy from 2019-2021 with the roles of President Elect, President and Past President.

I work with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan, Optum/UHC, Cigna, Aetna, and more.

Sparkle Reed, LPC

 Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas Professional Mental Health Counselor, New Mexico Divorce Mediator

I earned my master’s degree in mental health counseling from Walden University after completing my undergraduate degrees at Baylor University in Anthropology and Sociology. I am currently working on my doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision specializing in Trauma and Crisis counseling. I have experience working with individuals, couples, family, and group psychotherapy sessions. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. I am also experienced in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, sexual and physical abuse, emotional disturbances, self-esteem and self-worth issues, postpartum depression and new motherhood transitions, probation and parole support, work and academic burnout, professional compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and chemical dependency and addictions. I have worked in a variety of mental health care settings including inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, juvenile justice division, residential treatment centers for human trafficking, and community healthcare clinics. I have training in several treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, play therapeutic interventions, and motivational interviewing to provide clients with a personalized and positive experience through their mental health journey.

I work with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan, Optum/UHC, Cigna, Aetna, and more.

Tiffany Chen, LPC

 Licensed Professional Counselor

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and also a Nationally Certified Counselor. I have a Bachelors in Psychology from Walden University as well as a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling.

My clinical experience includes counseling adolescents (age 13 and up), adults, couples and families. I have expertise in the areas of relationship issues, reconciliation (with self and others), anxiety, depression and women’s issues. I provide individual counseling, couples therapy, family counseling as well as group counseling. ​

I believe therapy provides a therapeutic relationship where you can explore issues and work towards personal growth and healing in order to reach personal self goals. My aim is to walk alongside my clients in order to guide and support them in making healthy decisions and remove obstacles and challenges that they are faced with in their daily life. ​

I believe that each individual is uniquely and wonderfully made. I practice from a background of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), which can be tailored to meet each individuals many different needs in working towards healing. I also enjoy working from a Solution-focused, person centered and family systems method. In some cases, some approaches may be combined to create a successful experience for the client. ​ My experience in counseling comes from a background of working within Christian faith-based organizations. This enables her to offer her education and experience in integration of psychology and theology for those who desire Christian counseling. However, she sees clients from all backgrounds and respect the views of each individual client.

I work with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan, Optum/UHC, and Aetna.

Mary A. Huddleston, M.A., LPC, Registered Play Therapist™

 Licensed Professional Counselor & Registered Play Therapist

I earned my Master’s of Art degree in counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from Sam Houston State University in May 2016. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Tarleton State University. My education and training have equipped me to counsel individuals with a variety of needs and concerns. I specialize in providing Play Therapy.

I have been practicing since January 2017 and have experience of working with individuals in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, where I provided counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Prior to providing counseling, I worked within the community as a qualified mental health professional, providing mental health and crisis services for all ages. Additionally, I have led support and/or process groups for adolescents and parents to best support the family as a whole.

I believe we all have challenges and hardships to overcome in our lifetime. While working through difficulties, we can gain strength and empower ourselves to acquire a higher state of emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. To achieve our personal goals, we have to strive to make changes through processing our attitude, thoughts, and feelings. Although the obstacles we encounter can be grim to endure, we are worthy and competent of growth. It is important to nurture and treasure our ability to communicate with ourselves and others to support our emotional development and experience healing. I believe in viewing ourselves as valuable human beings who are worthy of love, self-respect, and success. We can change our behavior by addressing our thoughts and feelings. With support and encouragement, my focus is to help clients utilize strengths and weaknesses to express themselves as they create their own path in life.

I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan, Optum/UHC, Cigna, Aetna, and more.

Kay Gardner, LPC

 Licensed Professional Counselor EMDR Trained

I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Bible from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and received my Masters in Professional Counseling through Liberty University.  In addition, I have achieved certification in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level One. I have been a pastor’s wife for over thirty-five years. 

I believe that strong faith in the healing power of God and His unconditional love is the greatest resource in counseling. My counseling philosophy: “God has a plan for your life".  My goal is to assist you in being all that He has created you to be so that you can experience His love, joy, peace and all the blessings He has for you.  The life of a Christian is not without its trials and pain, but God’s purpose in allowing difficult times is to bring good.  I am here to use the tools gained in education and training to empower you to find the treasure in the trial.

I have worked with adolescents, young adults, and older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, anger management, grief and loss, as well as marital and parenting challenges. I use a variety of counseling theories including Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Theory which focuses on finding meaning in suffering, and Solution Focused Theory (SFT) which concentrates on solutions.  I employ other counseling theories as well when appropriate.  I desire to use every tool God has provided to assist you in your journey.  All truth is God’s truth and enables us to live in a new dimension of freedom (John 8:32).”

I accept BCBS and UHC/Optum at this time.

Jessica Morgan, LPC

 Licensed Professional Counselor

Given our unique challenges, I feel it is important to join with each person by understanding their story, embracing their sense of self, and collaborating to achieve personal goals. My experience working in private practice and community agency settings encouraged holistic treatment to achieve the best care. I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children dealing with the stressors of life: anxiety, depression, coping skills, and self-esteem. In addition, I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults impacted by family violence and/or sexual violence. Through these experiences, I have found that individuals are resilient. This resiliency is seen by being empowered to work through our struggles and overcome our challenges using our specific strengths. To these strengths, I add the therapeutic tools, such as cognitive behavioral and solution-focused skills, to guide you in this journey.

When working with children and teens, I am passionate about providing developmentally appropriate therapeutic skills like play interventions and art interventions to connect on their level. Alongside these skills, I feel it is important to work with the caregivers and the family to provide support, foster connections, and develop healthy boundaries to achieve holistic healing. My goal for every client is to facilitate an atmosphere of complete acceptance in order to achieve a place in which we can strengthen our sense of self as well as our purpose. Presently, I am working towards my Registered Play Therapist (RPT™) credential under the supervision of Brenda Lopez, LPC-S, RPT-S™. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Criminology from Florida State University and my Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Houston-Victoria.

I currently serve on the board for Sam Houston Chapter of the Texas Association of Play Therapy as their social media liaison.

I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan, Optum/UHC, Cigna, Aetna, and more.

Kimberly Sulak, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Sometimes we face difficult challenges in our life. I commend you for recognizing that there are times where we all need a little help. I would be truly honored to walk alongside you or your child on a journey toward healing and overall improved wellness. Developing a safe and comfortable relationship with each client is my first priority. I feel it is important to get to the root of an issue by figuring out when it began, process through it to find healing as well as acceptance, and then use tools and techniques to make specific changes in thoughts and behaviors.

I have always had a passion for helping others. Prior to my counseling journey, I was a high school and junior high science teacher for 10 years. While teaching, I then chose to pursue a degree to be a counselor in the school systems where I have been as a high school counselor for the last 14 years. During this time, I was also able to pursue my goal to become fully licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor. It has been one of the most rewarding moves I have made in my life.

My areas of specialties are working with children, adolescents, and adults. Specifically, I enjoy working with pre-teens and teens dealing with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, peer pressure, family struggles, self-harm, self-esteem, and suicidal ideation. Additionally, I am experienced in working with individuals suffering from depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), loss, and grief.

I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Education in Counseling from University of Houston-Victoria. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.

I accept with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan, Optum/UHC, Cigna, Aetna, and more.

Tammy Brown, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an undergraduate in Criminal Justice, a master’s degree in Counseling, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

I have 27 years experience working in the helping fields with my career beginning in the criminal justice system working in Juvenile Probation. It was here that I quickly learned that not all individuals are equipped with the skills to navigate life which resulted in severe consequences and more challenges in life.

My passion for helping others blossomed further within the public school systems. Specifically, I balanced between roles as a Special Education coordinator and a clinician for an alternative school. In these positions, I worked with adolescents with varying mental and emotional challenges. Despite their difficulties, I found great joy in watching students at the cusp of defining what roads their life would take.

My therapeutic competencies lie in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Algerian Therapy, and Reality Therapy. I have a successful track record of applying theories and skills across different settings that address the varying needs of my clients. Ultimately, it is my goal as a clinician to collaborate with clients in order to increase mental wellness, develop social skills, manage emotions, increase academic performance, and achieve overall life fulfillment.

Let me help you navigate through the challenges of life. Being a counselor that seeks to improve the lives of others is not what I do…. It is who I am.

Not taking new clients.

Jessica Campbell, LPC Associate Supervised by Brenda Slavinski Lopez, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S™

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

I received my undergraduate degree in psychology from Baylor University and my master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Houston Christian University. My experience in private practice allowed me to work with a wide range of clients dealing with many different mental health issues including anxiety, depression, grief, stress management, self-esteem issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders. I enjoy the challenges and unique experiences that come with working with older children and teenagers. My therapeutic techniques come from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and strength-based therapy. Additionally, I like to incorporate techniques from art/experiential therapy as it can be hard for many of us to express ourselves purely through the use of words. As a counselor, it is my goal to ensure that my clients feel safe and comfortable. I want my clients to feel empowered and supported through all of the struggles life may bring.

I accept Cigna and Aetna.