Our Counselors
Heritage Behavioral Health Consultants is a family of therapists with a variety of specialties and areas of expertise bound by similar values and guiding principles making us uniquely able to treat you as an entire person; mind, body, and spirit.
Our therapists include licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed psychologists, counselor interns and athletic trainers. Our clinical staff has a wide diversity of specialized training to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, families and groups.
Staff
Julie Summers, M.A., LPC–Supervisor
Ms. Summers is the President of Heritage Behavioral Health Consultants, Inc. She is dedicated to developing a true group practice, where clinicians collaborate with each other for the benefit of all clients.
Jennifer Womeldurf Hofman, M.A., LPC
Jennifer holds a Masters Degree in Community Counseling with an emphasis in Mental Health from Stephen F. Austin State University. She focuses on anxiety disorders, grief and loss, mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorders, abuse issues (e.g. emotional, physical and sexual abuse) and ADHD with adolescents and adults. Jennifer also has experience working with women who have had miscarriages and fertility issues.
Julie Ottosen, M.A., LPC
Julie has a background in education as well as psychology and works primarily with children, adolescents and their parents. Julie's primary areas of clinical expertise include working with children who are dealing with issues relating to divorce, self-esteem, social skills, anger management, developmental disorders (autism, Asperger's), and ADD/ADHD.
Jill Early, M.Ed., LPC
Jill is a Licensed Professional Counselor who desires to provide a supportive, encouraging environment for her clients to address their areas of concern. Her naturally warm, nurturing style puts her clients at ease, which allows trust to develop in the therapeutic relationship.
Sarah Jane Paton, M.A., LPC
Sarah Jane is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University and her Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. She also completed an internship at Focus on the Family Institute in Colorado Springs, CO. Upon graduation from DBU, Sarah Jane worked as a therapist for the Meier Clinics Day Hospital Program in Richardson, TX.
Allie Sauls,
M.A., LPC
Allie earned her Masters of Psychology from Houston Baptist University. Her main area of focus is counseling children and adolescents alongside their parents and has clinical experience working with children ranging in ages from 3 to 18 and young adults. Her previous experience in working with children includes behavioral problems, developmental disorders, major transitions, ADD/ADHD, and adjustment issues such as children of parents going through divorce.
Ana Ince, M.Ed., LPC
Ana appreciates the strength and vulnerability it takes to seek professional help. Her goal as your therapist is to equip you and collaborate with you through the healing process. She approaches therapy from a Cognitive Behavioral perspective with consideration to family systems and interpersonal relationships. Ana ofrece terapia en Español.
Taylor Garcia, M.A., LPC
Taylor graduated with a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Upon graduating from Texas A&M Taylor served for a year as an intern in cross–cultural ministry. Once completing her internship she moved to Colorado to pursue a degree in counseling. Taylor holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado.
Dr. Angela Jones, LPC
Dr. Angela strongly believes that “you are the answer you’ve been searching for”. This belief has become the founding principle of her therapeutic work. She wants to serve as a teammate in thetherapeutic process that guides you through the journey of self–exploration, reconnection and learning to truly live with a purpose. Dr. Jones develops a trusting relationship with each client and provides a safe environment where you can feel heard and respected.
Dr. Jasmine Boone, Ed.D, LPC
Dr. Boone is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds a masters in Clinical Psychology, a doctorate in Counselor of Education from Texas Southern University and has worked in the mental health field for over 13 years. Dr. Boone work primarily with an adult clientele and specializes in issues or singlehood, relationships, life transitions, anxiety, abandonment, and adult survivors of childhood trauma.
William Kao, M.A., LPC
William Kao completed a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2008. Mr. Kao would go on to graduate with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Houston Baptist University in 2018.
Paige Cryer, M.A., LPC
Paige’s general approach to counseling is eclectic and person–centered. She enjoys working with a diverse group of clients and seeks to meet clients where they are. Paige believes that our past experiences shape the way we respond and react to present challenges. Her therapeutic interests include trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, family of origin issues, life transitions, and postpartum and maternal mental health.
Jennifer Welch, M.A., LPC
Jennifer 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.
She is dedicated to equipping others through empathy and understanding, by offering compassion and support, and providing hope to those in need of encouragement.
Chase Reed, M.A., LPC
Charles “Chase” Reed is a Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals and couples experiencing tumultuous seasons of life. He received a degree in Psychology from Baylor University and completed a Master’s in Counseling at Houston Baptist University. Chase has worked with individuals from 13 years to 95 years living with caretaker fatigue, depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, and specifically bereavement. His experiences include work as a crisis counselor in the field helping people through suicidal ideations, a group leader in an outpatient and inpatient psychiatric hospital, and a bereavement coordinator and chaplain for a local hospice. Chase would consider it an honor to get to know you and be a part of this massive transition in your life.
Elizabeth A. Warren, M.A., LPC
Elizabeth is a Licensed Professional Counselor who enjoys working with individuals, families, and couples navigating all stages and challenges of their relationships. Elizabeth is a Level 3 Trained Gottman Method Therapist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, and a Certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator. She employs Gottman Method techniques to improve connections and communications between individuals and various Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to work with people experiencing anxiety and depression. Elizabeth is also trained to assess individuals for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Hannah Barnes, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, Certified Birkman Method Consultant
Hannah Barnes is a Health and Wellness Coach and was certified at the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. She is also a Certified Birkman Method Consultant. She graduated from Baylor University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Clinical Counseling from the University of Houston.