Practitioners

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Life sometimes throws curve balls that are difficult to handle alone. Using a collaborative approach, I’m here to help you gain more insight into personal growth and identify the strengths you already possess. Through psychotherapy you can learn new ways of coping through difficult times and determine goals for positive changes. I have worked with individuals who have experienced challenges on many levels. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, a Registered Yoga Teacher, I use modern talk therapy, along with yoga and breath techniques and meditation when appropriate. I am trained in several modalities, including play therapy. Experience as a schoolteacher and counselor augments my skill set when working with school-aged children. 

I primarily work with children, adolescents, and families struggling with stress, academic concerns, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Along with individual counseling, group counseling is available. Finally, being bilingual in Spanish extends my services to the Hispanic community as well.

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and a retired Jr High Teacher and Family Involvement Coordinator.

I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in Education (Psychology and Health) and certification in Elementary Education.  I worked 24 years in the Goose Creek Independent School District: 5 years at the elementary level and the rest at the Junior High Level.  I loved my time in Education and treasured the relationships I made with students and teachers.

I attended school at the IONA School for ministry and became an ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church. Then, I went to Liberty University in Virginia to receive my Masters in Counseling.

I work with couples, families, children, adolescents, and individuals, specializing in grief counseling.  My worldview is Biblically based, and I am keenly aware that not everyone works from that viewpoint. I work with those who have faith, a different faith, or no faith. I also work with those from other cultures and backgrounds.

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Meredith Crigler is an Episcopal priest ordained in 2010, currently serving as the Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Baytown, TX. Since 2016, she has also served with Backstory Preaching and is now their Steward for Formation training mentors and offering instruction in spirituality, process, and the craft of preaching. She serves as co-chair for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas Global Partnerships in Mission and serves on the board of the wider Global Episcopal Mission Network. She regularly directs pilgrimages, including to Greece/Turkey in the summer of 2025. Meredith is a Certified Daring Way® Facilitator, Certified Dare to Lead® Facilitator, facilitator of Prepare-Enrich (premarital), and Community Wellness Advocate with Living Compass. She is a co-founder of Unfurling Embodiment and is working to finish her disertation/thesis for her doctorate (of ministry), focusing on preaching Holy Saturday. 

During her master’s work, Meredith received training in Spiritual Direction from Catholic University. She brings to her practice a curious and open mind, a grace-filled heart, and a soul that swims in the deep end of the pool. She has known trauma, grief, disability, and joy.  

Meredith lives with her spouse Tim, dog Thurgood (who often joins her), and cat Pangur. Her core values are wholeness, wonder, authenticity, and grace. She is fond of traveling, crafting, sunshine, forest bathing, DIY projects, and conspiring with God. She’s especially bad at spelling, following oral driving instructions, and lawn care.

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Associates, Students & Support

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Angela is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate being supervised by LaJunta “Micki” Rios. She is also a certified teacher with experience teaching at the elementary level and working with the at-risk population. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Houston – Clear Lake and a Master’s degree in Counseling and Development from Lamar University. 

Angela’s passion for counseling has come from life’s experiences. Her background is very diverse, both culturally and occupationally. She brings knowledge and understanding from various aspects, such as single parenting and blended families, five (5) years’ experience in education, and seventeen (17) years experience in the oil and gas industry. Angela is also a busy mother to three (3) children; two (2) daughters, ages fifteen (15) and twelve (12), and one (1) son, that is nine (9) years old. 

Angela enjoys working with people from all age groups and various backgrounds including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She provides a safe space for everyone to be heard and understood. Angela aims to collaborate with clients to provide support and guidance to address life’s challenges and stressors. She looks forward to helping each client achieve a healthy mental well-being.

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Natalia has more than 24 years of experience working with youth, families, and adult
students, with Children’s Protective Services, Community Youth Services, and Harris
County Department of Education. As a Youth Services Worker in a school setting, she has helped at-risk children and their families achieve success in the classroom and in life by using her unique life experiences to highlight how resilience can be used to
overcome adverse situations and lead to success.

Degrees
– Bachelor in psychology- University of Houston–Central Campus
– Doctor of Jurisprudence- Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Work history
– Investigated abuse and neglect allegations for Harris County CPS
-Youth Service Worker, Goose Creek CISD
– Teacher for Harris County Department of Education
Natalia’s passions
“My passions include musical theatre and relationship building. I believe that
relationships are key to having successful educational and life experiences. My calling
has been to be a positive influence in the lives of others; relationships are key. Through
mentoring and creating support systems, young people and families can be successful
via those relationships.”
Natalia’s best training
Natalia has facilitated groups in the Parent Teen Survival Program, while with Harris
County Community Youth Services. After retirement in 2013, she continued learning
and volunteering with Mom’s Demand Action. As a church Elder, she was instrumental
in creating a food pantry at her church. It distributes food to the elementary and junior
high schools nearby.
What does Natalia do for fun?
She enjoys reading, attending musical theatre productions, and politics. She advocates for the eradication of injustice by using her voice for those that are marginalized and in need of hope.

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Clara Eaglin is a School Counselor working towards getting the necessary experience to sit for her License Professional Counselor certificate. She comes to the Well with 24 years, experience in the Education field. Eight (8) years as a Special Education teacher working with Emotionally Disturbed students. Four (4) years as a High School Counselor and twelve (12) years as a Junior high counselor.  

Clara has a bachelor’s degree Public Affairs with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Texas Southern University and a master’s degree in counseling from Prairie View A&M university.  

Clara is committed to her students and eager to help them make positive decisions. Clara will bring this same energy to the center. She will be working with all age groups to help the clients with techniques to use for making healthier choices when dealing with stress, anxiety, self -injurious behavior and suicidal behavior.  

In addition to her position as a school counselor, Clara is also a mother and wife.  Clara has been married for twenty-seven years to Leon Eaglin. Together, they have a son named Xavier and he plays basketball internationally on a professional level.  Clara also has a stepdaughter named Angel (Clint) who has blessed them with four grandchildren.  

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Sheryl was born and grew up in Houston. She worked at Champion Paper Mill (1980-2003). After the paper mill shut down, she went back to school and received a certification from the Texas School Of Business for Medical Billing and Coding. Afterward, Sheryl worked at several nursing homes in the business office. While working at St. James House of Baytown, she became acquainted with Micki. After stepping back from that work in order to care for her husband, Mike, she started working with Micki as administrative support. Sheryl also offers instruction to practitioners and interns on how to navigate the business side of a practice and the complicated systems of bookeeping and insurance.

Mike and Sheryl have been married for almost 24 years and have 17 grandchildren between them. They enjoy spending time with family and attend Trinity Episcopal Church.

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Are you a licensed counselor, certified coach, or trained spiritual director interested in applying to use space at The Well at Trinity?

Are you a counseling student whose values align with those of The Well and are seeking a supervisor or site supervision? Email LaJunta “Micki” Rios.