33300 Egypt Lane, Magnolia, Texas 77354, United States
Suite I-420 / (936) 463-8185
Our Staff
Dr. A. Catherine Lunde, EdD, LPC, CSC
Catherine Lunde is a Licensed Professional Counseling and a Texas Certified School Counselor. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a BBA degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She has worked for ExxonMobil, Harvard University, and for The Woodlands High School as a Biology teacher and a Response to Intervention (RtI) specialist. She has been married for 21 years and has experienced the challenges and blessings of two 12th grade sons with special needs.
Catherine specializes in ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, parenting, anxiety, depression, infertility, grief, and stress management. She also provides guidance and assistance to help families learn how to collaborate and work effectively with schools when seeking special education services.
Catherine enjoys helping individuals set reasonable expectations and develop specific strategies to attain their personal goals. She helps clients identify and draw upon their own strengths to heal emotional wounds and experience positive change. She uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-focused Therapy to help individuals gain immediate and life-long coping skills. By developing these skills, individuals can better handle future challenges, experience personal growth, and enjoy healthier relationships.
Chantel Smith, MS, LPC
Chantel has a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Texas A&M at Commerce and a Bachelors of Business Administration degree is from the University of North Texas. She has worked in several inpatient hospitals, and those hospitals that have allowed her the experience to counsel military soldiers, clients with suicidal thoughts or attempts, people struggling with chronic addiction issues, and people with psychosis and bizarre behaviors. Those experiences helped her develop and hone effective counseling techniques and become familiar with counseling people of all walks of life. She has specialized in trauma informed care and with those struggling with PTSD. Trauma could be anything from grief, loss of a marriage or loved one, or abuse or domestic violence.
She understands that life brings unexpected transitions. During these transitions people sometimes need someone to help facilitate change, someone to listen without judgment, or voice their thoughts in order to gain a fresh perspective. She believes the goal in counseling is to help those in crisis, navigate through grief, anger, confusion, and those who feel out of control gain control. Her therapy approach is eclectic. She uses Bowen Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a humanistic approach to counseling. She enjoys working with both adolescents and adults.
Andrea Mitchell, M.Ed., LPC
Sometimes we just need guidance during transitions in our lives, whether it be relationship issues, parenting or family changes. Are you going through a separation/divorce, or going through a personal crisis? Do you feel overwhelmed and need help finding your way?
Together we can set up goals and work on skills to help you develop life-long coping skills. Andrea believes in creating a calm, approachable and non-judgmental space for clients to share their personal stories.
In sessions, she helps you feel empowered and you will always be heard. In building an honest and supportive relationship together, we can explore healthy ways to cope with life's challenges.
Arianne Valdez, LPC, NCC, CTP
Arianne Valdez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). She holds a Master of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. She has spent the last eight years primarily working in the field of child advocacy and welfare with survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse where she identifies and assesses symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children.
Additionally, Arianne was previously employed in the elementary school setting at Cy-Fair ISD where she provided counseling services for children regarding topics of grief (death of a parent, sibling, or classmate), bullying, self-esteem issues, improving social skills, improving coping skills, managing self-harm, and managing anxiety. When working with children, Arianne utilizes Child-Centered Play Therapy skills and strategies based on the work of Gary Landreth.
Moreover, Arianne enjoys working with couples where she can utilize her Level 1 Training in the Gottman Method to work with couples having communication difficulties, arguments, lack of trust, infidelity, understanding a neurodivergent partner, parenting style conflicts, divorce, and other marital dilemmas.
During her sessions, Arianne always operates first from a client-centered theoretical orientation to provide a warm, non-judgmental space for her clients to open up, feel heard, and be validated. She also recognizes the connection between thoughts, behaviors, and actions and often incorporates strategies from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work.
Brianna Cruthirds - Office Manager
Newest member of our team is Bri, a Texas native who has lived in the Magnolia area her entire life, is a newlywed with a strong desire to help people in need. Bri is dedicated to creating a welcoming and comforting office environment for those seeking therapy, ensuring each person feels valued and supported from the moment they walk in.
Her passion for building personal connections with clients is evident in her day-to-day interactions. Bri's extensive experience with children of all ages and individuals with special needs showcases her versatility and commitment to understanding and addressing diverse needs. Her loving and empathetic nature allows her compassion to shine, making her an invaluable asset to our team. Whether it's offering a comforting word or a helping hand, Bri's presence brings a sense of calm and reassurance, making our office a safe haven for everyone