Meet Our Staff

Tami is working towards her Bachelors in Human Services and certification in Child and Family Services.  She has spent many years volunteering with organizations that support cancer patients and their families, in addition to working with children going through their grief journey.  This is something she plans to continue after graduating with her Bachelor’s and working towards her Masters in Counseling. 

She has a passion for, and experience in, working with children and families that are working through difficult times.  With patience, empathy, and humor she feels that families can work together to maintain a strong foundation.

Tami is excited to be a part of the Cy-Hope Counseling team, and looks forward to helping clients find a counselor that is best suited for their needs.

Wendy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from The University of Houston and a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Texas Woman’s University. She has been working with children and their families for 20 years. For 13 years, she has held her certification with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as well as her Texas state licensure. For many years, Wendy had the opportunity to provide speech and language intervention for elementary and preschool-aged children as a classroom teacher in a private school setting that serves children with language and learning differences. She has most recently provided speech and language therapy services for preschool through fifth grade students at an elementary school in the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District. Wendy has a passion for engaging with children and their families, serving as a positive influence in their journey through speech, language and learning intervention.She believes whole-heartedly in the benefits of early identification and intervention. Communication is a fundamental human right which connects us all and Wendy strives to help others achieve increased self-esteem and their most effective communication skills. Wendy has experience working with children who have: Developmental Delays, Expressive/Receptive Language Disorders, Pragmatic/Social Language Disorders, Apraxia, Articulation/Phonological Disorders, Autism, Attention and Memory Disorders, and Fluency (stuttering) Disorders.

Patricia Gonzalez earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of the Incarnate Word and her Master’s in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University. She has worked for several years with a nonprofit that assists families with disabled and terminally ill children and holds a license in grief counseling.  She has worked with those in emergency and crisis situations as a 911 and police dispatcher and with military spouses and their many concerns. She embraces an integrative approach to counseling and looks forward to the journeys she will embark on with her clients.  A favorite quote that describes her personal vision as a counselor is one by Maxwell Diawuoh, "This is your healing.  It doesn't have to be pretty or graceful.  You just have to keep going." 

Tiffany graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Master of Arts in Counseling and a specialization in play therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Registered Play Therapist. She has worked with children and families with a variety of different presenting issues. She strives to work with clients to help them reach a more positive place in their lives. Tiffany has a great passion for working with children, and works with the hope and belief that she will make as much of a positive impact in the lives of children as they have made in hers. She is excited to be on the team at The Cy-Hope Counseling Center, and looks forward to meeting with you soon.​

Abbey graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University.  As a counselor, Abbey strives to create a safe environment where her clients can learn and recognize their own strengths and to feel empowered to best handle the challenges they are currently facing.  Abbey enjoys working with a wide variety of clients including, children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults. She uses an integrative approach to counseling to meet the client's needs that centers on Play Therapy techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions, and Mindfulness-Based Approaches.

Sara Robertson earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston in 2014 and her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Sam Houston State University. She has enjoyed her time working with adolescents and utilizing creative methods tailored to meet their needs. Sara has experience working with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Additionally, she has worked with clients in a community counseling center, private practice, and non-profits, and truly enjoys working with a variety of clientele. Counseling isn't always about fixing what's broken; instead we take those broken pieces and create something even better. Sara takes an integrative approach and enjoy applying cognitive-behavioral interventions when appropriate.

Mary graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated from Houston Baptist University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Mary believes early intervention is crucial; therefore, it is important to equip children and adolescents with the necessary tools to help them overcome obstacles. Mary takes an eclectic approach to counseling which includes many theories and techniques to serve all clients. Mary utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and expressive arts therapy.  She enjoys working with a diverse group of individuals such as children, teens, and families. Mary is excited to have the opportunity to help individuals and serve the community. 

Brandy graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston-Downtown.  Brandy is currently attending Abilene Christian University to obtain a graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Brandy has worked with at-risk children and families for many years and is excited to work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Brandy looks forward to helping individuals and families break through communication barriers and overcome obstacles. Brandy believes self-reflection and empowerment are key factors in building healthy relationships and participating in effective dialogue. Brandy’s goal is to encourage a healthy sense of self and build the confidence to navigate everyday life challenges. 

Kierra Fulks graduated with a Bachelors of General Studies degree from Texas State University. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Houston Baptist University. Her goal as your counselor will be to foster a welcoming environment using a supportive and collaborative approach. As a counselor, it is essential to establish a positive and trusting rapport to allow you as a client to feel confident and safe in the environment in which you engage. Collaboratively as a team you and Kierra will strategically plan an individualized treatment plan based on your desires. She looks forward to supporting you on your journey!