Houston Therapists: Meet the CliniciansCounseling & Therapy Services

Prasad Counseling and Training is proud to provide a variety of services in the Houston area with a group practice that includes several highly-trained clinicians.
OUR TEAM

Meet Our Clinicians

Jennifer Thomas counselor
Hannah Schaeffler counselor
Marty Texas therapist
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Carroll Prasad
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ABOUT MEJennifer Thomas

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Jennifer Thomas is an African American therapist in Houston, TX, offering culturally responsive, affirming care for individuals and families seeking a Black therapist who understands their lived experience. She works with children (8+), teens and adults. She providers therapy in Houston for:

  • Anxiety/depression
  • ADHD
  • Trauma
  • Addiction
  • Other challenges

Jennifer integrates evidence-based psychotherapy with cultural awareness to help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and practical coping skills. She offers both in-person therapy in Houston and online therapy across Texas. Her flexible schedule includes weekday and weekend appointments. Many clients are drawn to her grounded, empathetic approach.

Jennifer has spearheaded partnerships with local nonprofits to expand access to mental health services. She has also led community outreach and intervention programs for underserved populations in Houston.

She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) to deepen her clinical expertise.
If you’re looking for culturally competent therapy in Houston, Jennifer offers a thoughtful, effective path forward.

ABOUT MEHannah Schaeffer

LPC-Associate
Hannah Schaeffer is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who works with couples, adults, teenagers, and is an ally to the LGBTQI+ community. When working with couples, she employs several techniques to include the highly successful Gottman method. She is available to treat new patients either online or in person.

Hannah treats a variety of conditions including:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Grief
  • Relationship difficulties/break-ups (couples/individual work)
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Marty Counselor

ABOUT MEMarty Elkins

Licensed Professional Counselor
Marty brings more than 20 years of experience, passion, and expertise to her work with adults. She offers specialized trauma treatment to clients using EMDR. In addition, she has worked with first responders and victims of human trafficking.  
 
Marty treats many challenges to include:
  • Anxiety/Depression
  • Substance abuse
  • OCD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Trauma 

ABOUT METhomas Fryar

LPC-Associate

Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate who sees adults, teenagers, and families. He has a strong understanding of alcohol and drug disorders and the use of Gestalt Therapy, especially in the treatment of trauma. He emphasizes in-person visits while seeing some individuals virtually.

Thomas treats a variety of conditions including:

  • Substance abuse
  • Trauma
  • Autism
  • OCD
  • Personality Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
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Carroll Prasad

ABOUT ME Carroll Prasad

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Carroll offers group counseling and supervision to Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPC-A). She brings more than 20 years of experience as a school counselor and private practice trauma clinician using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Paired with Bill in some group psychotherapy offerings, the two produce an unrivaled group experience delivered by two clinicians who come from varied viewpoints and experiences, sparking maximum growth, healing, and education for patients.

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United Healthcare
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