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Therapists
Meet Our Therapists
Selenia Pellerin
M.A., LPC-S
When people are faced with difficulties in life, we are presented with a beautiful opportunity to flourish in unimaginable ways. At Rise Wellness Group, our team of dedicated Houston mental health therapists believes in the resilient spirit within each individual to overcome obstacles. There are times, however, when it can be very difficult to connect with that resilient spirit. Reaching out for support can be one of the healthiest investments you make in yourself. It is my privilege to serve clients during their most challenging times and witness their growth.
Professional Background and Training
As a proud Houstonian, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston and a Master of Counseling from Houston Baptist University. Since 2014, I have practiced as a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. Additionally, I am licensed to supervise and train other therapists in Texas.I have been trained in numerous therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Therapeutic Yoga, and many more. I am a fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trauma therapist and well versed in somatic experiencing practices to compliment EMDR through healing trauma in our bodies.
I operate a general practice, giving me the ability to see individuals and families of all ages including individuals struggling with trauma, shame, anxiety, depression, self–esteem, divorce, and life adjustments of all types. I very much enjoy, yes enjoy, working with teenagers and young adults during the complicated and difficult transition to adulthood.
My favorite things in the world are spending time with the loves of my life, my husband and my sassy and smart daughter.
Alicia Gilpin
M.A., LPC-S
I was born to do this! It is an honor and privilege to live and thrive in my purpose as a psychotherapist. I believe in a customized therapeutic approach designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, couple, or group.
People possess remarkable resiliency and an innate drive to RISE above challenges and obstacles. I am committed to providing a safe space to explore vulnerabilities, address growth areas, and overcome past pains. Within this environment, you will learn positive coping skills, increase self-awareness, improve communication, and celebrate victories. My directive therapeutic style guides you as you work toward healing. It is my honor to walk with you on this journey.
I work with a diverse clientele, ranging in age from 3 to 103 years old, encompassing all genders, orientations, religions, and ability statuses. I specialize in treating emotional dysregulation, behavioral challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and self-esteem issues. Additionally, I support clients navigating life transitions such as grief, marriage, divorce, and professional challenges. I help you develop healthy boundaries, positive coping strategies, performance skills, and assertiveness.
To meet the diverse needs of my clients, I continually invest in professional development and training in evidence-based therapies. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2016. I earned my Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University and a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling at Houston Baptist University, where I was recognized as the Most Distinguished Student. I am fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Neurofeedback, and Biofeedback. As a certified Prepare-Enrich facilitator, I have also received extensive training in Play Therapy. I incorporate mindfulness, relaxation, CBT, art, and faith-based interventions as appropriate.
I am joyfully and peacefully married to my best friend and partner, Winston. Together, we have three daughters, a son-in-law, and two granddaughters who inspire us daily.
Celani Rodriquez
M.Ed, LPC
Let me start by saying, I truly love what I do. My role is to walk alongside my clients, lighten their burdens, and equip them with tools to lead more fulfilling lives. I believe our past and present experiences shape how we interact with life and engage with the world. Unfortunately, these experiences can sometimes hold us back from achieving what we truly want and shaping our desired relationships and lives. Therapy offers a space to grow, find better communication methods, and address challenging patterns. If you feel I’m the right fit, I would be honored to support you on this journey.
I work with clients ranging from adolescents to seniors, addressing various concerns and therapy goals. These include anxiety, boundary setting, depression, coping skills, divorce, grief, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, stress, trauma, and PTSD. I tailor my approach to each client’s needs, integrating different therapeutic methods to support their progress. As a fully trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner, I incorporate this technique to help clients overcome unhelpful thoughts and process distressing events.
My path to this career involved several meaningful experiences that ultimately enriched my counseling practice. I bring an extensive background in K-12 and higher education, which preceded my counseling work. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from The University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Education in Counselor Education from Houston Baptist University. I am an active member of the Texas Counseling Association (TCA) and the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
Finding the right counselor can be challenging, and I understand this from personal experience. It is essential to find someone who truly fits your unique needs. I would be delighted to meet with you and explore whether I am the right fit for your journey.
Paige Cryer
M.A., LPC
Paige Cryer adopts an eclectic, person-centered approach to counseling, meeting each client where they are on their journey. She enjoys working with a diverse clientele, recognizing that past experiences influence present reactions and behaviors. Her therapeutic interests include trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, family-of-origin issues, life transitions, and maternal mental health, including postpartum challenges. In addition to traditional talk therapy, Paige incorporates EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and play therapy to support healing and growth. She especially enjoys working with children under six, adolescents over sixteen, college students, young adults, and parents. Paige values every person and is committed to offering respect, care, and empathy in her sessions.
Recognizing the importance of the client-counselor relationship, Paige fosters a warm, empathetic, and trusting environment. Her goal is to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—by tapping into clients’ strengths to help them overcome their struggles. Paige feels honored to be entrusted with her clients’ stories and to walk alongside them through challenging moments.
Paige earned a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University. She began her career as a program director for a non-profit after-school enrichment program serving children and adolescents. Inspired by her work, she pursued a Master’s in Biblical Counseling from the Dallas Theological Seminary’s Houston campus. Her experiences both within and beyond the counseling office shape her compassionate, empathetic approach, making her a trusted therapist for a broad range of clients. Counseling is Paige’s calling, and she feels humbled by the journey that led her to this field.
Jennifer Welch
M.A., LPC
Jennifer approaches each client with empathy and understanding, providing compassionate support and offering hope to those seeking encouragement. She aims to empower clients to cultivate lasting qualities that enhance their overall well-being and quality of life. Jennifer’s goal is to guide individuals through accepting and integrating their life experiences, fostering a new sense of peace and understanding.
Jennifer specializes in working with adolescents, college students, young adults, and professionals. Her areas of expertise and interest include ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress and job-related issues, trauma, relationships, grief, identity concerns, bullying, self-esteem, and life transitions. She is experienced in conducting ADHD and psychoeducational assessments and focuses on helping clients understand their emotional responses, build regulation skills, establish healthy boundaries, and develop effective coping and communication strategies.
Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in Youth Development from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in Christian Counseling from Houston Baptist University. Her decade-long experience working with adolescents through various nonprofit organizations and ministries informs her therapeutic approach. Jennifer feels honored to enter into each client’s life journey, meeting them where they are and creating a safe space for healing and growth.
Jennifer primarily works with adolescents, college students, young adults and professionals. Her areas of experience and interest include: ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress and job related issues, trauma, relationships, grief, identity issues, bullying, self–esteem and life transitions. She offers expertise in conducting ADHD and psychoeducational assessments. Jennifer also focuses on guiding clients through understanding their emotional responses, building regulation skills, establishing healthy boundaries and developing healthy coping and communication skills.
She received a bachelor’s degree in Youth Development from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in Christian Counseling from Houston Baptist University. Jennifer’s experiences with adolescents in various nonprofit organizations and ministries over the past decade shape her therapeutic approach today, and she feels honored and privileged to enter into every client’s life and story. She values meeting each of her clients in whatever season of life they may be in and looks forward to creating a safe place for healing to flourish.
Cami Jones
M.A., LPC-Associate
Under the Supervision of Selenia Pellerin, M.A., LPC – S
I have been on a journey to my true calling as a therapist all of my life. My life experiences and subsequent journey for personal insight and healing, coupled with my educational pursuits have equipped me for the work ahead with you. I was built with the empathy, discernment, and compassion to do this!
Your pursuit of healing and wholeness can start here, today! I will honor your voice and partner with you in your journey or even help you to find your voice and learn how to use it. I know the deep impact the work towards wholeness can have on a person’s life and want you to experience the peace and clarity that you deserve.
My desire is to facilitate an environment that is safe for you to heal and grow. Some areas of my therapeutic focus include depression, trauma, living well with personality disorders, disordered eating, the mind-gut connection as well as major developmental stages and/or life transitions. My therapeutic focus is general and includes all ages, genders, races, religions, and abilities. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and I am an Eating Disorder Informed Professional with intensive experience at the partial-hospitalization level of care.
I love to rescue stray animals, read, be outside, and spend time with my husband and three little people. I have a knack for finding the funny in a tough situation, and I am passionate about encouraging others to do their work. Together we can RISE to the next level of peace, joy, and healing!
Emily Rucker
M.A., LPC - Associate
Under the Supervision of Selenia Pellerin, M.A., LPC – S
Emily’s approach to counseling is integrated, holistic, and eclectic. Emily emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship through creating a warm, empathetic, and trusting environment. Emily believes that integrating the whole person through a wide variety of tools enables one to be fully alive, connected, and whole in mind, body, and spirit. Emily strives to help her clients become more grounded and connected by using Person Centered Therapy along with other integrative and holistic resources. Emily’s areas of expertise include the following: anxiety, stress, trauma, self-esteem, holistic health and wellness, depression, life transitions, emotional regulation, identity, distorted eating, body image, autism, social pragmatic disorder, spiritual and religious struggles, sports/physical injury and recovery, and ADHD.
Emily works with clients of all ages from kids to adults. She has a realm of experience working with elementary aged children, middle to high school aged individuals, and young adults. Emily also uses her skill set to provide parent coaching that empowers parents to maintain healthy family systems.
Emily graduated from Baylor University with her undergraduate degree in Education and Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Counseling degree. Emily has a realm of experience in education, group leadership, youth ministry and mentorship, women’s ministry, and instructing in the fitness industry. Emily cherishes meeting her clients where they are and values getting to connect with them in a way that allows her clients to feel truly known, seen, and heard. She views her role as a counselor as a gift to empower and equip her clients to step into deeper integration and wholeness that establishes solidified identity and enables one to live truly alive, present, and whole.
Annie Petroshus
Graduate Student Intern
Under the Supervision of Alicia Gilpin, M.A., LPC – S
Every person has a unique and beautiful story. Annie developed a love for the power of stories while guiding at Wilderness Ranch, a Young Life camp where high schoolers spend a week in the mountains telling their life stories. Bearing witness to a person’s story is a sacred endeavor. Helping clients share their life stories and make meaning out of the highs and lows of life is something Annie considers the honor of her life.
Annie believes that understanding why you came to live and behave the way you do is an important piece of implementing long-term change. A central theme in her practice is facilitating self-knowledge which provides fertile soil for self-compassion. She also believes that healing happens in the context of relationships. Establishing a strong therapeutic alliance rooted in empathy, honesty, and unconditional positive regard is at the heart of Annie’s counseling approach. Her hope is that therapy would be a safe space where clients can openly navigate the challenges of life and heal from the wounds that left you feeling broken. Creating a safe and non-judgmental space allows her clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight, and develop a true sense of self-worth. Annie’s passion lies in helping people navigate life’s challenges, discover their inner strengths, and cultivate resilience.
Because each individual is unique, Annie tailors her approach to meet the specific needs and goals of her clients. Her therapeutic interests include anxiety, depression, grief recovery, behavioral concerns, emotion regulation, trauma and CPTSD, ADHD, learning differences, family of origin work, relationship issues, substance use, and life transitions.
Annie graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health. After graduating she worked as a medical assistant at a pediatrician’s office while applying to nursing school. During this time she realized her passion was caring for people’s mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. She moved to Dallas to pursue a master’s in counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary. There she adopted an integrated approach to psychotherapy based on a unity of truth model. As a native Houstonian and graduate of Memorial High School, Annie is thrilled to be home and serve in the community where she was raised. She is currently under the supervision of Alicia Gilpin, LPC-S.
