Meet Our Staff

Courtney A. Suddath, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S Clinical Director
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Courtney holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas Tech University and a Master’s degree in Psychology from Houston Baptist University. She has been working with children, teens, adults and families for over 12 years. Courtney has experience in working with children who have special needs, and their families as well as helping parents navigate the school system in the best interest of their children and teens. Her focus is to guide individuals and families to change patterns and routines, discover positive and productive communication techniques, and strengthen relationships therefore increasing success at home, at school, and in their community. Her work with parents is purposed to empower their family by learning effective communication techniques, creating appropriate boundaries within the framework of their family, as well as gaining tools to help them in parenting their children. My ultimate goal in counseling is to give children and families hope and tools to work towards healing what has been negatively affected by the circumstances of life.
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Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S Associate Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor
Kristin (O'Connor) Henshaw is the Associate Clinical Director and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor at Cy-Hope Counseling. In addition to her counseling services, Kristin serves as the Marriage & Family Therapy Program Coordinator and Practicum Student Supervisor for Cy-Hope Counseling, overseeing the work of practicum students & licensed interns.
Kristin graduated from Texas A&M University receiving a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. During her time at Texas A&M, Kristin volunteered at Giddings State School for incarcerated youth where she created and ran a Youth Mentor Program for adolescents. Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Kristin completed her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma State University where she worked as a clinical intern at The Center for Family Services seeing clients for marriage counseling, family counseling, and individual counseling. During her time at OSU, Kristin served as a clinical student intern at Payne County Youth Services, counseling teens and their families in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Kristin also served as the clinical student intern at Ripley High School, and Ripley Middle School counseling students and running counseling groups for teens.
Upon graduating from Oklahoma State University, Kristin joined the Cy-Hope Counseling staff as a founding member and helped build and establish the counseling center.
Kristin specializes in working with couples, families, adolescents, and individual adults. Kristin is a certified Prepare-Enrich pre-marital counseling provider and is also trained in play therapy, Filial Therapy, and Parent-Child Interactional Therapy. Visit Kristin's website, http://www.kristinhenshawtherapy.com/, to learn more about Kristin's counseling approach.
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Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S Associate Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor

Tami Lorch
Marketing Manager
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.
Tami Lorch
Marketing Manager

Taylor Williams
Intake Specialist
Taylor Williams is the Intake specialist for Cy-Hope Counseling. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in business marketing. She has a passion for helping people and looks forward to helping you find the perfect counselor and greeting you when you walk in!
Taylor Williams
Intake Specialist

Wendy Wiseman, M.S., CCC- SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
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.
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Speech Language Pathologist

Tahira Raza
Evening Intake Specialist
Tahira Raza is the evening Intake Specialist at Cy-Hope Counseling. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Houston with the hopes of becoming a counselor herself. She is looking forward to connecting individuals to a resourceful counselor and helping you take the first step in bettering your mental health!
Tahira Raza
Evening Intake Specialist

Yarely Ruiz, M.A., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Yarely holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Stephen F. Austin State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Fluent in both English and Spanish, Yarely is comfortable conducting sessions in both languages. Her training includes play therapy, family counseling, and individual counseling, and enjoys working with a wide range of ages including children, adolescents, and older adults. Yarely wishes to help the community in Cypress by addressing personal, familial, and systematic issues to help the individuals and families reach personal, educational, and emotional goals. Yarely also has a passion for art therapy, and when appropriate, will often incorporate expressive arts activities into her counseling sessions.
Yarely obtuo su Licenciatura de Sociología en la Universidad de Stephen F. Austin y termino sus estudios con una Maestría de Consejería en la Universidad de Sam Houston. Ella conduce sesiones en Español y en Inglés. Su entrenamiento incluye terapia de juego, terapia familiar y terapia individual, y disfruta trabajando con una amplia gama de edades, incluyendo niños, adolescentes y adultos mayores. Yarely desea ayudar a la comunidad Hispana en Cypress a superar obstáculos personales, familiares, y sistemático para que ellos puedan alcanzar sus metas. Yarely también se especializa en terapia de arte, y cuando sea apropiado, incorporará actividades de artes expresivas en sus sesiones de consejería.
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Licensed Professional Counselor

Bryan Roper, M.A., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Bryan graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Business. Upon graduation, Bryan worked as a youth pastor where he found his true passion, connecting with people of all ages to bring about positive change in one's life. While working as a youth pastor, Bryan graduated from Houston Graduate School of Theology with a Master of Arts in Counseling. He has a strong interest and experience in play therapy as well as a wide variety of tween, teen and young adult issues. Whether it is children, teens or young adults, Bryan's desire is to provide a safe environment where one feels comfortable to explore effective ways to resolve life's struggles and help clients feel better.
Bryan Roper, M.A., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Jasper Gates, M.A., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jasper Gates, M.A., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Angie McDonald, M.A., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Angie graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Christianity from Houston Baptist University. She then earned her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Angie enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. In particular, Angie enjoys helping people through difficult seasons of life including loss, divorce, mid-life changes, and other life-altering situations. Angie's goal is to come alongside her clients and assist them in navigating the path that is laid before them. In order to achieve treatment goals, Angie uses a variety of approaches depending on clients needs including person centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy (children), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
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Licensed Professional Counselor

Jacquie Andrews, M.A., LPC, RPT
Licensed Professional Counselor & Registered Play Therapist
I graduated from The University of Oregon with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis on child development and family theories. I earned a Master’s degree from Sam Houston State University in clinical mental health counseling where I specialized in play therapy and couples counseling. My areas of interest are developmental psychopathology, pediatric therapy, teen issues, marriage counseling, and child-parent interaction therapy. My goal is to help my clients realize their potential in life to reach wholeness, health, and happiness. In order to achieve treatment goals I use a variety of approaches depending on my clients needs including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy (children), and Gottman (couples). I have experience with ages 3-8, adolescents, teens, couples, individual, and parental training groups. I enjoy helping clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive, divorce, marital issues, trauma, child behavioral issues, suicide ideation, parent training, and parent-child bonding.
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Licensed Professional Counselor & Registered Play Therapist

Tiffany Noll, M.A., LPC, RPT
Licensed Professional Counselor & Registered Play Therapist
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.
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Licensed Professional Counselor & Registered Play Therapist

Patricia Gonzalez, M.A., LPC-Intern, GC
Supervised by: Courtney Suddath, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S
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."
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Supervised by: Courtney Suddath, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S

Lannie Cox, M.A., LPC-Intern
Supervised by: Courtney Suddath, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S
Lannie Cox completed his master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at West Texas A&M University. His passion is helping you find a new way to approach the challenges and questions you bring to counseling by being real, warm, and listening until the real problem is found. He wants to build on the strengths you have now and help you to get where you want to go as a person, in relationships, and in life.
Lannie has experience in various theories and techniques shown to help individuals, couples, and families. He believes opening a large toolbox to find the best tool that fits your challenge is key. He wants to focus on solutions, thinking about old problems in new ways. He wants to help you change the current behaviors you believe will help you get fresh results. He may consider approaches such as solution-focused brief therapy, CBT, family systems, Gottman, Adlerian, and others that fit your needs.
In addition to his therapeutic experience, Lannie had a 15-year career in the corporate world in communications and public relations. He has also worked for several years in Christian ministry, helping people find ways to get unstuck in life situations that get us all entangled. He is a husband and father and understands from the inside what individuals, couples and families are seeking.
Lannie looks forward to hearing you out completely and helping you find the change you want to have.
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Supervised by: Courtney Suddath, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S

Danielle Mikeska, M.Ed, LPC-Intern
Supervised by: Courtney Suddath, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S
Danielle graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Texas State University. She then went on to earn her Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Houston. Danielle enjoys working with a wide variety of people, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Danielle believes that every person has a unique and individual story, and has a passion for helping her clients work through the difficult times, while also celebrate the triumphs that life brings. Danielle uses different approaches to different clients depending on their situations, however, cognitive-behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy are typically the primary approaches used.
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Supervised by: Courtney Suddath, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S

Sara Robertson, LPC-Intern
Supervised by Courtney Suddath, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S
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.
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Supervised by Courtney Suddath, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S

Amelia Johnson, LPC-Intern
Supervised by: Courtney Suddath, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S
Amelia graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Grand Canyon University and her Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Grand Canyon University. Amelia is also a Certified Facilitator for Prepare-Enrich. Amelia uses an integrated approach, depending on each individual’s unique needs. She especially likes to incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Gottman approaches when applicable to help to build up and empower the individual, no matter their life circumstances. Amelia enjoys working with couples, as well as a diverse group of individuals, such as teens, adult individuals, and families.
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Supervised by: Courtney Suddath, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S

Shayla Schmidt, Practicum Counselor
Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S
Shayla graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. She is currently completing her practicum hours for her Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Sam Houston State University. She believes that individuals can heal and grow best when aided by a strong therapeutic relationship. Shayla believes a strong therapeutic relationship is built on genuineness, non-judgement, empathy, and a safe space. Shayla’s therapeutic style is rooted in Person-Centered Therapy, and integrating Solution-Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy to be able to fit the unique needs of each client. Shayla is excited to work with individuals, couples, families at Cy-Hope Counseling Center.
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Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S

Abbey Kniffin, Practicum Counselor
Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S
Abbey graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. As a counselor, she strives to create a safe environment where her clients can learn and recognize their strengths through personal discovery and self-growth. She is also passionate about Play Therapy and helping children express their thoughts and feelings through the act of play. Depending on the client’s needs, Abbey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with people of all ages, couples and families at Cy-Hope Counseling Center.
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Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S

Sarah Joyner, Practicum Counselor
Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S
Sarah graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Sam Houston State University in 2016. She is currently obtaining her practicum hours for her Master of Arts in Counseling program from Sam Houston State University specializing in play therapy. As a counselor, Sarah’s hope is to help facilitate for her client’s increased levels of independence, self-esteem, and confidence that can lead to a healthier and happier lifestyle. Sarah likes to incorporate Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Strength Based approaches depending on her client’s needs. Sarah is excited to have the opportunity to work with children, teens, adults, and couples at Cy-Hope Counseling Center.
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Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S

Barbara Johns, Practicum Counselor
Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S
Barbara graduated from Texas A&M University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Play Therapy certification from Sam Houston State University. Barbara’s approach to therapy is rooted in respect and empathy. She believes in creating a safe space where her clients can heal, grow, and learn more about themselves in working through their struggles and finding their strengths. She is passionate about helping people of all ages gain more insight about themselves as well as important life skills that will help them better navigate through challenging times. Barbara uses an integrative approach to therapy, blending elements from different approaches to tailor therapy to the specific needs of each client. She is excited to work with clients of all ages and backgrounds at Cy-Hope Counseling.
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Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S

Melissa Hoot, Practicum Counselor
Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S
Melissa Hoot is a practicum counselor who is pursuing a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She currently holds a bachelor’s degree from The College of Biblical Studies in Biblical Counseling. Melissa has been a sign language interpreter at a local school district for the past 13 years. She hopes to one day use her signing skills in her future practice. Melissa is excited to be able to work with a diverse population and is accepting couples, individuals, children, and adolescents.
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Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S

Tiffany Stout, Practicum Counselor
Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S
Tiffany graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Art from University of Nevada Reno in 2013. She is currently obtaining her practicum hours for her Master's of Arts in Counseling from Ottawa University. As a counselor, Tiffany hopes to help guide her clients into an increase of resilience and by extension, self-esteem, confidence and higher adaptability that can lead to a happier lifestyle. Tiffany believes in integrative approach to healing and likes to take a humanistic approach and based on need, Cognitive behavioral approach. Tiffany is excited to work with a multitude of people from children, teens, adults, families, and couples at Cy-Hope Counseling Center.
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Supervised by: Kristin Henshaw, M.S., LMFT-S