Contact Counseling

Nkechi Uchegbu, MS, CRC, LPC
Nkechi.Uchegbu@hccs.edu 
Tel: 713/718-7977
1300B Holman St., William H. Harmon Building Room 111
Houston, TX 77004

BIO

Nkechi Uchegbu joined Houston Community College in 2024 as the Lead Counselor for the Central Campus. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Health from Prairie View A&M University in 2007, and a Masters of Science degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University in 2010. Nkechi is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). 

 

Rocio Tharp, MSEd, LPC, LMFT, CST 
Rocio.Tharp@hccs.edu 
Tel: 713/718-6165
1300B Holman St., William H. Harmon Building Room 111
Houston, TX 77004

BIO

Rocio is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist specializing in working with individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Rocio offers bilingual services, in English and in Spanish.

During the first nine years of her professional career, while in Guadalajara, Mexico, Rocio worked for an institution for higher education developing curriculum, coordinating and facilitating adult education programs for alumni, and for the working and entrepreneurial communities. Later, she lived in the Midwest where she facilitated an acculturation training for immigrants and provided to the community cultural training to local groups including the police and the fire departments to better support the Hispanic community. She also served refugees and other minorities.

A LGBTQI+ friendly graduate of Indiana University, with 14 years as a marriage and family therapist and business owner, she specializes in relationships, couples, family communication, and conflict problems, and support groups; in her private practice she has worked with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are sexual issues, relational problems, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), anxiety and depression, communication problems, conflict resolution, domestic violence, anger management problems, gender issues, stress management, career planning, and life transitioning issues.

In addition to being a successful and seasoned relationship therapist, Rocio has presented at an international conference level speaking on the topics of mental health issues for a Hispanic population.

Her interactive, solution-focused, and post-modern therapeutic approach provides support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach that is tailored to each client. With compassion, respect, and understanding, Rocio works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Education

Rocio holds a degree of Master of Science in Education from Indiana University with a major in Marriage and Family Therapy. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from a  Jesuit University of Guadalajara, Mexico, ITESO and completed an in-depth training in Gestalt Therapy.

License, Certifications & Awards

Rocio holds two licenses in Texas: Marriage and Family License, and Licensed Professional Counselor. She is also a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). In addition, she is a certified sex therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).

Additional Training

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma and Dissociation Training
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Gottman's Couples Training
• Cross-Cultural Conversation Project: Reflecting on Migration, Language, and Social Change
• Collaborative Therapy
• Dealing with Spouse Abuse
• Sexual Abuse Trauma
• Disaster and Trauma
• Positive Discipline
• Money Management

 

Nicole Loving, MA, LPC

Tel: 713/718-6165
Fax: 713/718-6128
nicole.loving@hccs.edu
1300B Holman St., William H. Harmon Building Room 111
Houston, TX 77004

BIO

Ms. Nicole Loving is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) within the state of Texas. Ms. Loving joined the Houston Community College-Central’s General Counseling Department in 2017. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Master’s of Art in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University. Ms. Loving has been working within the field of mental health for 10 plus years. Her areas of expertise include chronic mental illness treatment, substance abuse treatment, and individual and group counseling with at-risk populations.

 

 

Jette (Yetta) E. Lott, EdS, MA, LPC, CRC, NCC

Tel: 713/718-6164
Fax: 713/718-6179
jette.lott@hccs.edu
1300B Holman St., William H. Harmon Building Room 106
Houston, TX 77004

BIO

Ms. Jette E. Lott has been a Counselor since December 1999. In March of 2008, she began working as the ADA Counselor at Houston Community College Southeast and has been working as the ADA Counselor in the Ability Services Department at Houston Community College Central since September 2012. Jette E. Lott is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling in Higher Education from Western Michigan University in 1999 and earned her Education Specialist Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling from Wayne State University in 2004.

 

Senta Eastern, EdD, MEd, LPC-S, NCC

Tel: 713/718-6164
senta.eastern@hccs.edu
1300 Holman St., William H. Harmon Building Room 106
Houston, TX 77004

BIO

Ms. Senta Eastern is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas and holds National Certification in Counseling (NCC). Senta Eastern joined the Houston Community College family as an ADA Counselor in 2013. She began her career as a counselor after earning her Master’s Degree in Counselor Education from the University of New Orleans (UNO). Her mission to provide services in support of persons who are differently-abled began over 12 years ago. She has served as a re-integration counselor for individuals and families traumatized by natural disasters. She also specializes in student recruitment and retention measures, outreach, career coaching, and life skills training. She has over 10 years of experience in higher education and has provided clinical mental health services in both private and community mental health agencies

 

Jannina Meneses
Tel: 713/718-6174 

jannina.meneses@hccs.edu 

 

Nettie Muhammad, MS, LMFT-S
Tel: 713/718-7376
Nettie.Muhammad@hccs.edu
1900 Pressler Street, Ste. 101
Houston, TX 77030

BIO

Nettie Muhammad served as a part-time counselor and adjunct faculty at HCC Central from 2003-2006. In 2016 she became a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor in Texas. She started her professional journey as a Marriage and Family Therapist after earning her master's degree in human science from Prairie View A&M University (PV) and obtaining LMFT-S licensure in 2016. Nettie holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Education from PV and is pursuing a Ph.D. (ABD) in Business Psychology Consulting with The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. A Gottman's Level 1 trained therapist, Nettie has diverse clinical experience, providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, couples, and families with varied backgrounds and concerns in both private and community health settings. Beyond her professional roles, Nettie actively participates in volunteer activities and dedicates time to community service, including involvement in food and clothing drives, purposeful walks, and student recruitment initiatives.

 

Michelle King, JD, LPC-S
Tel: 713/718-7393
Michelle.King@hccs.edu
1900 Pressler Street, Ste. 308
Houston, TX 77030

BIO

I am Michelle King, JD, LPC-S, a Licensed Professional Counselor and legal consultant with 13 years of clinical counseling experience working with adults and adolescents as individuals and groups. My experience has allowed me to serve clients in settings like inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, partial hospitalization programs, residential treatment centers, juvenile, and adult forensics. I was drawn to the field of psychology as more and more people sought my advice and counsel growing up. I look forward to helping others become their best selves through brief solution-focused treatment.

Life can be tough to navigate alone and I’m here to help you! My approach is with empathy and compassion, along with a direct and straightforward style. Together we can challenge negative, ineffective thoughts and patterns and bring positive change to your life. I work with adults, couples, first responders, college and professional athletes, executives, and college students. So, whether it’s work stress, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, adjustment to new transitions in your life, LGBTQ+, or pre/post-surgical counseling, I can help with brief solution-focused treatment.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy has had some of the greatest success in research with a wide variety of disorders, from phobias to anxiety to depression. This therapy is one of the few empirically validated therapies on the market today. Does that mean it will work for you? Not necessarily, but it’s probably worth your effort to give it a try.

 

Ayesha Farr, MA, LPC, NCC
Tel: 713/718-8420
Fax: 713/718-8101
ayesha.farr@hccs.edu
Learning Hub Building
555 Community College Dr.
Houston, TX 77013

BIO

Ms. Ayesha Farr began working as a counselor in 2006 and joined Houston Community College in 2013. She earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Ayesha Farr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas and is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).

 

Kevin Fuller, MA, LPC

Tel: 713/718-2838
Fax: 713/718-8101
kevin.fuller@hccs.edu
Northline Campus
8001 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77022

BIO

Mr. Kevin A. Fuller has over 30 years of experience counseling in higher education. He began his journey as a Veterans Counselor at Texas Southern University prior to joining HCC in 1990. Mr. Fuller has worked in various locations within HCC to include Testing, Online Student Services, Veteran Affairs, Mobile-Go, General Counseling, and also Instructor-Guided Studies. Most recently, he serves as Lead Counselor and Interim Associate Dean. Mr. Fuller earned a Master of Arts in Guidance & Counseling from Texas Southern University and completed additional graduate studies at Prairie View A & M University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas.

 

Cynthia De los Santos, MA, LMFT
Tel: 713/718-8322
Fax: 713/718-8101
cynthia.delossantos@hccs.edu
Learning Hub Building
555 Community College Dr.
Houston, TX 77013

BIO

Ms. Cynthia De Los Santos has earned her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2004 from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and License in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2007. She has been in the counseling field for over 15 years. She has provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families involving with Texas Family Protective Services and also, with private insurance. She has also worked with a diverse disability population for the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for 8 years and was in an administrative role for two years.

 

Please contact any other NW College Counselor (nw.counseling@hccs.edu) or Interim Associate Dean Patrick Nguyen (patrick.nguyen@hccs.edu) for assistance.

 

Morgan Tuck, MA, LPC-S, NCC

morgan.tuck@hccs.edu (Preferred)
Tel: 713/718-7053

Alief Hayes Campus
2811 Hayes Rd.
Houston, TX 77082

BIO

Morgan D. Tuck is a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor in the State of Texas. She joined the HCC counseling team in 2023 as the ADA Counselor for Northwest College. Morgan obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio-Television from Sam Houston State University, and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University. Mrs. Tuck has over 13 years of Higher Education experience serving students through work in student life, recruitment, admissions, advising, and counseling. Morgan is a National Board-Certified Counselor and Certified Career Counselor. Her specialties include working with adults through career/life transitions, grief, and anxiety. In addition to Higher Education, Mrs. Tuck has worked professionally in private practice, K-12 education, and clinical settings throughout her 18-year career.

Morgan is an active member of the Texas Counseling Association, Texas Association for Counselor Education & Supervision, and past president of the Texas College Counseling Association. She is a Beaumont native, who enjoys volunteering, music, and spending time with her loving husband & friends.

 

Tamara Petty, MA, MS, LPC-S, NCC

tamara.petty@hccs.edu
Tel: 713/718-7518
Fax: 713/718-5630

Spring Branch Campus
1010 W. Sam Houston Parkway N.
Houston, TX 77043

BIO

Tamara Petty is a National Board-Certified Counselor who resides in Houston, Texas by way of the Midwest. Ms. Petty is a License Profession Counselor in the state of Texas. Ms. Petty has a B.A. degree in Psychology from Grambling State University. She also has two Master's degrees from Prairie View A&M one in Counseling and the other in Human Science.

Ms. Petty enjoys working with people and has been awarded the “Award of Champions” for managing a crisis counseling team during Hurricane Ike in 2009. Ms. Petty is currently a member of the Harris Co. Volunteer Organization National Disaster (VOAD).

Ms. Petty started working part-time at HCC as an advisor and as a Director of Admission/Counselor at the VAST Academy. Tamara has been working with HCC College for five years full-time as an ADA Counselor at the Northeast College and a General Counselor at the Northwest College. While working at HCC, Ms. Petty has been involved with the Diversity and Inclusion program and Ms. Petty is currently a member of the Houston Community College (CLP) program.

 

 

Lisa Parkinson, MEd, LPC

lisa.parkinson@hccs.edu
Tel: 713/718-5422
Tel: 713/718-5667
Fax: 713/718-5430

Spring Branch Campus - RC12
1010 W. Sam Houston Parkway N.
Houston, TX 77043

Katy Campus - Counseling Office Rm 130 (First Floor)
22910 Colonial Parkway
Katy, Texas 77493

BIO

Lisa Parkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas and a National Certified Counselor. She joined the HCC counseling team part-time in 2008 in Distance Education, now called HCC Online. She became a full-time HCC counselor in 2010 and has been a counselor for Northwest College since September 2012. Lisa obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 1997, and a Master’s Degree in Education in Counseling in 2008 from the University of Houston. 

Lisa also provides accommodations to students through HCC's Ability Services. In addition, she provides short-term personal counseling to enrolled students dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, and academic challenges using preferred counseling techniques including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Lisa is able to provide services to HCC students from application to graduation.

 

Dr. LaRonda Y. Ashford, Ed.D., LPC

laronda.ashford@hccs.edu
Tel. 713/718-5408
Fax: 713/718-7990

Katy Campus - Counseling Office Rm 130.32 (First Floor)
22910 Colonial Parkway
Katy, Texas 77493

 

BIO

Dr. Ashford’s student affairs experience includes working with students in multiple areas of advising and counseling, international student services, disability services and grant programs. Other counseling services experience for Dr. Ashford includes community mental health, residential treatment facilities, domestic violence, and juvenile offender counseling services.

Dr. Ashford uses a reality therapy approach integrated with cognitive behavior therapy. Her clinical interests include sports counseling, juvenile offenders, and Mental Health and Wellness. Dr. Ashford discloses her research interest as being first-generation students, at-risk adolescents, and ethical and legal aspects in the workplace.

 

Lilia Mitchell, DPC, LPC-S

lilia.mitchell@hccs.edu (Preferred method of contact)
Tel: 713/718-7132

Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic St. Learning Hub, Ste 113.23
Houston, TX 77087

BIO

Dr. Lilia Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas. Lilia has been working as a psychotherapist for the past 14 years. Lilia was a family counselor for an Early Childhood Intervention Program for 2 years. Lilia was an adjunct professor for HCC; she taught EDUC 1300 for 2 years. Lilia received her B.S. in Psychology from Louisiana State University in 1992, Master of Education in Counseling in 2004, and Doctorate in Professional Counseling in 2018.

Lilia believes in teamwork and collaboration whether with a student or coworkers. Lilia believes in working together to find direction and accomplish goals. Lilia has experience in working with adult students with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health issues. Lilia uses an integrated approach to counseling using mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and others.

 

Cynthia Castellanos, MS, LPC, NCC

c.castellanos1@hccs.edu
Tel: 713/718-7144; 713/718-2888

Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic St., Learning Hub, Ste. 113
Houston, TX 77087

BIO

Ms. Cynthia Castellanos joined the Houston Community College - Counseling and Ability Support Services as a Counselor in October of 2008. She began her career as a Counselor after earning her Master’s Degree in Counselor Education from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Cynthia Castellanos is EMDR certified and is an advocate for the mental health of all HCC students. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas and is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).

 

Please contact any ADA Counselor for assistance or email hcc.cares@hccs.edu. Counselors can work with students virtually or in-person.

 

Stephanie Glenn

stephanie.green@hccs.edu 
Tel: 713/718-7144

Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic St., Learning Hub, Ste. 113
Houston, TX 77087

 

 

Please contact any SW College Counselor or SW Associate Dean Dr. Sonya Scott-King @ sonya.scottking@hccs.edu. 

 

Crystal E Baldwin, MBA, MS, LPC

Tel: 713.718.5854
Crystal.Baldwin@hccs.edu
10041 Cash Road
Stafford, TX 77477

 

Roxanne Francis, M.A., LPC

Tel: 713.718.7448
Fax: 713.718.7781
Roxanne.Francis@hccs.edu
10041 Cash Road
Stafford, TX 77477

BIO

Roxanne Francis has a master’s degree in Counseling and is a Texas Board certified Licensed Professional Counselor.  Roxanne has over 16 years experience working in mental health with a strong emphasis on trauma-focused and person-centered care.   Roxanne works and volunteers with diverse populations, including individuals with mental health and legal involvement.  Roxanne has experience in partnership with the City of Houston, Harris County Juvenile Probation, and Harris County Sex Offenders programs.

Roxanne has provided professional leadership to bachelor’s level, master’s level, and licensed clinicians.  Roxanne is committed to providing support to students in need to promote overall wellness.

 

Leila Rucker, M.A., LPC

Tel: 713.718.7799
Fax: 713.718.5873
Leila.Rucker@hccs.edu 
5601 West Loop South, C136
Houston, TX 77081

BIO

Leila Rucker is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a native Houstonian, and has over 10 years of experience in mental health services and case management. Leila has worked in an expanse of therapeutic settings including serving as a college counselor, mental health specialist in public schools, recovery counselor with drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, and a vocational rehabilitation counselor.

Leila is passionate about serving students in the areas of transition, assisting with trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, grief, career, and academic pressures.

 

Becky A. Hauri, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist

Tel: 713.718.7909
Fax: 713.718.7781
becky.hauri@hccs.edu
5601 West Loop South, Rm C-136
Houston, TX 77081

BIO

Dr. Becky Hauri completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education and a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. She completed a Doctorate of Philosophy Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston. Dr. Hauri has been a licensed psychologist in Texas since 1992. She has worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor in inpatient and outpatient services, served as a Coordinator of the evaluation unit department, and finally was an Outpatient Clinical Supervisor of 5 outpatient clinics prior to joining HCC. Based on her clinical background in substance abuse, she wrote a FIPSE (Funds for the improvement of Post-Secondary Education Grant) for substance abuse prevention at HCC and was a member of the Gulf Coast Consortium Grant. She has served as an Outreach/Recruitment Coordinator, an Academic Advisor as well as an ADA Counselor. She is frequently called upon for crisis intervention and has presented crisis prevention programs at local, state, national, and international conferences. She supervises Master level practicum students from Houston Baptist University. Dr. Hauri has expertise in dealing with depression, anxiety, cross-cultural issues, crisis intervention, family issues, and sports psychology. She has helped thousands of individuals from 8 to 80 overcome obstacles allowing them to reach goals which lay the foundation to create the life they want to live.

 

Monica Perez
Tel: 713.718.6857
monica.perez@hccs.edu