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Mental Health Therapists For Those Seeking Affirming Care
Our team is composed of therapists and specialists who are part of the Black, queer, and polyamorous communities. When you sit with us, you're sitting with someone who already understands the world you're navigating.
Meet The People Behind Equity Counseling Services, PLLC
Rae McWilliams, M.S., LMFT-S, ASOTP
Clinical Director | Licensed in TX and FL
About Rae:
Rae is a Black Queer therapist in Houston who understands the complexities of identity and transition. They studied LGBTQ+ life at the University of Houston before getting his Master’s in Psychology. They spent years helping families and individuals find their way.
Rae’s approach is about helping you move through the fog to find your own clarity. Whether you are navigating polyamory and open relationships, They provide counseling that helps you reach your personal goals.
Sessions with Rae are $200 for individuals and all relationship types.
Araya Baker, M.Phil.Ed., Ed.M., LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Justyn Smith, LPC-S
About Araya:
Araya offers psychotherapy in Houston with a focus on heart and humility. They spent over 15 years working in LGBTQ+ centers and trauma informed spaces. They supported many people of color and immigrants as they figure out where they belong and how to be their authentic selves.
Araya’s sessions are a place to explore complex feelings like anxiety and cultural pressure. They bring a deep understanding of how power dynamics and marginalization affect our daily lives.
Sessions with Araya are $150 for individuals, couples, and families.
Dr. Elizabeth Y. Whittington, LMFT-Associate, Ph.D
Supervised by Rae McWilliams, LMFT-S
About Dr. Elizabeth:
Elizabeth is one of our sex positive therapists in Texas. She focuses on identity, parenting, and life transitions. She holds a Ph.D. in Intercultural Communication and sees therapy as a partnership built on mutual respect and connection.
She supports you as you navigate the complexities of your life regardless of your relationship structure. Elizabeth believes that curiosity and compassion lead to lasting growth and deeper connections with yourself and others.
Sessions with Elizabeth are $150 for individuals and all relationship types.
Shaune Sterling, LMSW
Licensed in TX & FL
About Shaune:
Shaune is an Afro-Latina woman dedicated to helping women and children of color who have survived abuse. She provides counseling for clients in Texas and Florida to help them process trauma and take back their power.
She focuses on working through the past so you can be fully present today, helping you address the root causes of self-doubt so you can find lasting peace and empowerment.
Individual sessions with Shaune are $150.
Ebony Pepin, MFT Student Intern
Supervised by Rae McWilliams, LMFT-S
About Ebony:
Ebony is a graduate student focused on Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and aims to make psychotherapy in Houston more accessible for everyone. She wants to fight the stigma around mental health in the Black community by offering an approachable and honest space to discuss your struggles.
Before she started her clinical training, Ebony worked to support community goals. She brings that same commitment to every person she works with to help them reach their objectives.
Sessions with Ebony are $50 for individuals and $75 for relationships.
Nigel Gregory, MFT Student Intern
Supervised by Rae McWilliams, LMFT-S
About Nigel:
Nigel is a biracial queer man raising six kids. He brings a huge amount of lived experience to his work as a therapist. His years in the professional world before starting his master’s degree deepened his commitment to affirmation for all family structures.
Nigel provides a grounded and respectful space where you can feel seen. He helps you navigate the beautiful complexities of race, identity, and your personal journey.
Sessions with Nigel are $50 for individuals and $75 for relationships.
Katrina Korenek, M.A. LPC- Associate
Supervised by Daniel Garza, LPC-S
My passion for counseling is rooted in the belief that healing is a collaborative act of resistance against systems that often overlook our lived experiences. I provide a trauma-informed sanctuary where your identity—whether it be your heritage, neurotype, relationship structure, or how you move through
Supervised by Daniel Garza, LPC-S
My passion for counseling is rooted in the belief that healing is a collaborative act of resistance against systems that often overlook our lived experiences. I provide a trauma-informed sanctuary where your identity—whether it be your heritage, neurotype, relationship structure, or how you move through the world—is honored as a source of strength, not a problem to be solved. I specialize in supporting those navigating life at the intersections of identity: individuals processing intergenerational trauma, systemic discrimination, or societal pressures; those in the "in-between" of bicultural identity or major life transitions; LGBTQ+ and Polyamorous communities seeking authentic affirmation; neurodivergent thinkers who've been forced to comply with "typical" standards; and professionals or creatives searching for a path back to themselves.
My approach reaches beyond standard talk therapy, integrating Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts for experiences words alone cannot carry, and Collaborative Narrative Therapy to help you reclaim your story from harmful narratives. I also draw from Systems-Informed Care to address family dynamics and cultural heritage, while incorporating mindfulness and mind-body practices to support your nervous system. Life often feels like performing a script you never signed up for, and you shouldn't have to explain your existence before you can begin healing. In our space, we honor your story without the pressure to be perfect—using creative tools and mindful reflection to build a life that feels authentic, safe, and entirely your own.
Sessions with Katrina are $150 as well for individual, family, and couples