Catholic Charities School Counseling Program is currently available at six CROSS Academies of Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Catholic Schools and Lawson Academy. Qualified clinicians are available to provide services free of charge to students attending the previously mentioned schools.
Clinicians provide a wide variety of support at the schools they serve. Students can participate in individual sessions to help in his or her personal growth. During these sessions clinicians address concerns and build strengths. Clinicians are bilingual in English and Spanish.
1). How Clinicians Help
- Counseling to both students and families
- Educational presentations to students and parents
- Training to school staff
2). How Clinicians Aim to Help Parents
- Talk effectively with their children
- Reduce conflict and tension at home
- Learn about child development
- Find resources in their community
3). How Clinicians Aim to Help Children
- Have a positive school experience
- Develop healthy relationships and social skills
- Develop healthy coping skills for their everyday issues such as divorce, separation, loss, or any other change that might impact their everyday functioning
- Reduce stress, anxiety, worry
- Improve communications and self-esteem
- Manage changes and transitions
4). Current Schools We Serve In
- Holy Ghost Catholic School
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School – Galena Park
- Resurrection Catholic School
- St. Augustine Catholic School
- St. Christopher Catholic School
- St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School
- Lawson Academy
5). Contact
Srimaya Gurung, 713-874-6686 or sgurung@catholiccharities.org.
Jenifer Santos, LCSW, CCTP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She received both her Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University. Jenifer has over ten years of experience working with unaccompanied minors, families, and youth that have experienced trauma and mental health issues. Her professional training includes evidence-based interventions such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents, Child Centered Play Therapy, and art therapy. Jenifer is a U.S. born Salvadoran and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Gabriela Tornero, LPC, CCTP
Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Gabriela received her Master of Education in Counseling at Lamar University. Her professional training includes evidence-based interventions such as Positive Discipline, Conscious Discipline, Parent Child Interactive Therapy, Art Therapy, Trauma Informed-Care, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents (TGCT-A), and Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). Gabriela is Mexican American and bilingual in English and Spanish.
Nicole Duarte Galvan, LMSW
Bilingual and bi-cultural, Mrs. Galvan currently works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She has experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups struggling with a wide range of concerns. These include transitions, mental health, and other various concerns.