Equity Counseling Services offers mental health counseling and therapeutic services to individuals, couples, teens, and families. ECS is an LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health practice. ECS also offers post-graduate supervision for LMFT-Associates licensed in the State of Texas.
Our location allows us to serve directly those seeking therapy or counseling in the Great State of Texas (virtual or in-person) and the State of Florida (virtual only).

ABOUT ARAYA
My most important commitment is that you feel truly affirmed, empowered, and heard. I listen with deep curiosity and humility, always honoring your unique story and how your lived experiences have shaped your values, hopes, and emotional needs.
Whether you’re grappling with anxiety, self-doubt, grief, people-pleasing, or power struggles in your relationships, I create a nonjudgmental space to explore complex feelings like guilt, insecurity, jealousy, regret, resentment, and more.
I also offer a deep understanding of cultural pressures, marginalization, and power dynamics. For over 15 years, I have worked alongside diverse communities in social services, public health, and education––from LGBTQIA+ centers, sexual health programs, and reproductive justice organizations, to disability centers, trauma-informed crisis lines, and under-resourced schools.
Across nearly two decades, I have supported numerous people of color and immigrants––many of them queer and/or trans––as they negotiated multiple perspectives on belonging, cultural authenticity, discrimination, failure/success, faith, family, sexuality, and social class.
Araya Baker, M.Phil.Ed., Ed.M. , LPC-A
*under the supervision of Dr. Justyn Smith LPC-S*
Rates:
$150 per session
(individual, couple, & family)

ABOUT Dr. Elizabeth
I believe that healing and growth flourish through curiosity, connection, and compassion—and these are the very principles that guide my work with you.
My focus is on supporting individuals navigating the complexities of identity, parenting, relationships, and life transitions. I see our work as a partnership; we wil
ABOUT Dr. Elizabeth
I believe that healing and growth flourish through curiosity, connection, and compassion—and these are the very principles that guide my work with you.
My focus is on supporting individuals navigating the complexities of identity, parenting, relationships, and life transitions. I see our work as a partnership; we will collaborate using narrative and solution-focused approaches to help you discover your strengths and desired path forward.
In every setting—from our private sessions to talks with couples or corporate groups—I offer a warm and engaging presence, creating a space where reflection can naturally lead to real and lasting change.
Dr. Elizabeth Y. Whittington, LMFT-Associate, Ph.D. (Intercultural Communication)
*under the supervision of Rae McWilliams, LMFT-S*
Rates:
$150 per session
(individual and all relationship types)

ABOUT EBONY
I am a graduate student pursuing my Master of Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). I decided to become a therapist to assist with fighting the negative stigma surrounding psychotherapy in the Black community.
I bring both clinical training and lived experience into my work. Before becoming a thera
ABOUT EBONY
I am a graduate student pursuing my Master of Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). I decided to become a therapist to assist with fighting the negative stigma surrounding psychotherapy in the Black community.
I bring both clinical training and lived experience into my work. Before becoming a therapist, I supported people through crisis and transition, which deeply shaped how I show up in the therapy room. I utilize a narrative therapy lens, helping you reclaim your story, rediscover your voice, and build healthier connections from the inside out.
If you’re ready to release the pressure and reconnect with your truth, I’d be honored to walk with you on your healing journey.
Ebony Pepin,
MFT Student Intern
*under the supervision of Rae McWilliams, LMFT-S*
Rates:
$50 per individual session
$75 per relational session

ABOUT NIGEL
As a cisgender, biracial man, a part of the queer community, raising six incredible kids who span the spectrum of race, identity, and age, I bring both lived experience and deep commitment to affirming all identities and stories.
Before pursuing my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I spent years in profession
ABOUT NIGEL
As a cisgender, biracial man, a part of the queer community, raising six incredible kids who span the spectrum of race, identity, and age, I bring both lived experience and deep commitment to affirming all identities and stories.
Before pursuing my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I spent years in professional healthcare, supporting individuals through crises, illnesses, and life's most challenging transitions. That work showed me how profoundly our stress and emotional state can manifest as illness and disharmony, and how healing begins when we expand our coping tools and reclaim our stories.
I utilize a narrative approach to help you navigate life's journey with confidence and wisdom. Whether you're processing grief, navigating polyamory or any complex relationship, supporting aging loved ones, confronting racial trauma, parenting with nontraditional/blended families, moving through major life transitions or professional growth, I'm here to hold space to see you and hear your truth.
When you're ready to rewrite the parts of your story that no longer serve you and step into who you're becoming, I'd be honored to walk alongside you on that journey.
Nigel Gregory,
MFT Student Intern
*under the supervision of Rae McWilliams, LMFT-S*
Rates:
$50 per individual session
$75 per relational session

ABOUT SHAUNE
I identify as an Afro-Latina women who enjoys working with clients, women and children of color who have experienced some form of mental, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.
I’m Dedicated to helping my clients work through past or current experiences that cause feelings of self-doubt, depression, anxiety, and shame. I also
ABOUT SHAUNE
I identify as an Afro-Latina women who enjoys working with clients, women and children of color who have experienced some form of mental, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.
I’m Dedicated to helping my clients work through past or current experiences that cause feelings of self-doubt, depression, anxiety, and shame. I also specialize in working with children who struggle with school issues that may cause anxiety, low self-esteem and/or suicidal ideation.
Throughout my mental health career, I have gained experience working in crisis management, substance use, domestic violence and severe mental health crises.
As your therapist, my goal is to ensure you feel heard, understood, and empowered. We will work together in a non-judgmental way to recognize you can achieve fulfillment in your life's journey.
Wherever you are in life, I want to meet YOU there.
*under the supervision of Kenya Whittington, LCSW-S
Shaune Sterling, LMSW
Licensed in TX & FL
Session Rates:
$150 per session
(individual)

ABOUT RAE
I am a Black-Queer therapist in Houston specializing in all relationship types, family, teens, and LGBTIA+ counseling and therapy services. I graduated in 2017 from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and LGBTQIA+ studies. After graduating, I immediately entered the mental health field assisting yout
ABOUT RAE
I am a Black-Queer therapist in Houston specializing in all relationship types, family, teens, and LGBTIA+ counseling and therapy services. I graduated in 2017 from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and LGBTQIA+ studies. After graduating, I immediately entered the mental health field assisting youth, adults, and families with various life goals in different sections of their lives. I attended the intensive three-year program at Our Lady of the Lake University where I received my Master’s in psychology. I have years of experience volunteering with LGBTQIA+ youth to build a better future for them and their families. My training and experience has enhanced my knowledge and approach to working in mental health.
Rae McWilliams, M.S., LMFT-S, ASOTP
Licensed in TX & FL
Rates: $200 per session
(individual & all relationship types)
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