Hello, my name is Rusti Garcia. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Shawna Munson, M.A., LPC-S, LMFT-S.

​​ Prior to seeking a career in the Mental Health field, I worked as a Bereavement Coordinator for a hospice company. This experience opened my eyes to the need for mental health professionals and my heart to care for people’s mental health. While working there, I followed this passion, went back to school, and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Walden University in 2021. I continued at Walden University to complete my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling in May 2023.

​ I am passionate about working with people diagnosed with mental illnesses and disorders, people experiencing grief, suffering from addiction or a substance use disorder, and challenging life events. I believe the best therapeutic results come from a genuine client-therapist working relationship based on empathy and transparency in a non-judgmental, safe environment. My philosophy is that you know you best; my job is to walk beside you on your journey to self-development, healing, and growth.

​​ In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family, gardening, and volunteering at House of Mary. I look forward to celebrating your personal victories with you.

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“We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.” -Galileo Galilei

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Hi! My name is Bri Foresman, and I am a Counseling Student Intern from Lamar University, supervised by Shawna Munson, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S. I graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2009, followed by a Master of Science in Research Psychology in 2012. In pursuit of my M.S., I studied the social and emotional deficits associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder and individual differences in emotion perception across media. Following my graduation, I began a career in education and have taught self-contained special education for the past 12 years. During this time, I have seen the toll trauma, stress, and adversities can have on an individual and the family system. My time in the classroom has taught me the importance of making connections and shown me the impact feeling heard, valued, and supported can have on an individual’s outcomes. These realizations are what motivated me to start my journey to becoming a counselor.

I approach counseling from a client-centered perspective and incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral and strength-based therapy. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families and am interested in issues such as anxiety, mood disturbances, interpersonal relationships, and family dynamics. My goals as a counselor are to build a collaborative relationship with my clients and create a safe and nonjudgmental space for them to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and interactions. I believe people have the ability to solve their own problems and achieve change, they just might need a little help along the way.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and two very spoiled dogs. I am a very active person and love to be outside! I like to relax with a good book, catching up on my shows, or spending time in my butterfly garden.

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Hello! My name is Matthias Litzmann, and I am a dedicated counseling intern currently pursuing my Masters in Counseling at Sam Houston State University. Under the supervision of Shawna Munson, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, I am committed to providing empathetic support to facilitate positive change in the lives of my clients. With valuable hands-on experience in counseling individuals, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges.

With a compassionate and realistic approach, I am devoted to providing effective counseling services and supporting individuals on their path to personal growth and well-being. I actively engage in community outreach programs, workshops, and seminars as part of my commitment to promoting mental health awareness. I strongly believe in the transformative power of education and aim to empower individuals to overcome challenges, develop resilience, and lead fulfilling lives. I have a particular interest in working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, people in recovery from substance abuse, and individuals struggling with anger issues.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and contribute to your journey of self-discovery and positive change.

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Hello! My name is Matthias Litzmann, and I am a dedicated counseling intern currently pursuing my... Read More

Hi there, I am looking forward to meeting you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, supervised by Dr. Shawna Munson, LPC-S, LMFT-S. In counseling, my outlook and goals are that I hope to be able to help bring families together and provide services to children or teenagers struggling with everyday adversities. We can do this by building better relationships and making sure no one feels forgotten and remembering that help is always there and available for anyone and everyone who is ready. This can be done through providing services that will involve encouraging sessions to help develop, maintain, and repair those relationships while also growing individuality to help you on your path in this life.

Areas of Interest:

Group Counseling

Individual Sessions

Family Bond Repairing

Overcoming Strife by Building Confidence

Finding yourself while growing closer to your significant other and/or within your family

Anxiety, Depression, & Grief

Experience:

5+ years of experience working as a caregiver for families where I worked directly with children with special needs and adults in tough medical situations.

4+ years of experience working within a Home Health Agency as a supervisor in which I encountered many social and economic problems that me, my clients, and my aides would tackle together to overcome the issues and work together as a team in the end.

Education:

M.Ed. Counseling and Development with Lamar University (2023)

B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice (2016) from East Texas Baptist University

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