Meet the TM Counseling Center Team

 Tracy Lambert (she/her) is an LPC-Supervisor as well as the owner and founder of TM Counseling Center. Her years of experience include a grief center in Chicago, various academic environments, foster care/post-adoption support, hospital units, and private practice. Tracy excitedly published her first book, “Why Do I Feel So Sad? A Grief Book for Children” in 2020, which can be found for purchase online at Amazon and Target. When not at the office, Tracy loves reading and spending time with her husband, twin daughters, and her dog Linus. 

 Ashlee Vines (she/her) is our wonderful LPC and Lead Clinician at TM Counseling Center. Ashlee earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Ashlee also attended Louisiana Tech University (HBTD!!) where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Studies. She has counseling experience in clinical, faith-based, and school-based settings. Ashlee enjoys people watching, the occasional book, sushi recommendations, and hanging out with her husband and domestic zoo.

 Katelyn Fertitta (she/her) is our fantastic Licensed Professional Counselor Associate at TM Counseling. Katelyn earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Lamar University. She taught elementary school in Houston and Humble school districts and has worked with youth and young adults in church settings for the last 15 years. Katelyn enjoys spending time at home with her husband and three children, reading, and taking long walks with her 90-pound lap dog, Rosie.

Katelyn is supervised by Tracy Lambert, LPC-S.

 Kendall (she/her) is our awesome Licensed Professional Counselor who graduated from Lamar University, completing her master’s degree in Marriage Couples and Family counseling in August of 2023. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies in 2020 from the University of Houston. 

Kendall’s passion for the counseling profession was sparked during a mentorship program she participated in during her undergraduate experience. While working with students in an underserved middle school, she discovered her life’s purpose in supporting others to make changes in their own lives and to then the world around them.

Kendall has experience in working with all ages, and especially enjoys working with adolescents. She specializes in working with those experiencing anxiety, self-esteem issues and bipolar disorder and is trained in non-directive play therapy. She takes an eclectic approach with her clients using a combination of Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to best fit their needs and therapeutic goals. Kendall is focused on walking alongside her clients, offering perspective to help create impactful changes in their lives, and offering additional resources with needed. She is available for individual, family, and couples’ sessions. 

 Peyton (she/her) is our amazing Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate who earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence Operations Studies from the University of Arizona. She has experience working with individuals of all ages and a variety of presenting concerns but currently specializes in supporting adults who struggle with OCD and couples seeking relationship or marital counseling.

Peyton takes a holistic approach to counseling, helping clients build self-efficacy by identifying their personal values and responsibilities, then developing the confidence to pursue what matters most to them. She emphasizes meeting basic human needs and reducing discomfort through positive psychology and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Outside of her counseling work, Peyton enjoys spending time with her two dogs: a miniature dachshund named Jaxson and a Belgian Malinois named Sniper. She is also an avid reader, a competitive long-range marksman, and enjoys video games, puzzles, coffee, travel, and the occasional Pilates class. Her friends and family lovingly describe her as a true renaissance woman.

Peyton is currently supervised by Tracy Lambert LPC-S.

 Shea Maness (she/her) is our magnificent Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist TM with over 25 years of experience guiding families with young children. She has worked in various settings including Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH), Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), private practice and various schools around the Houston area. Shea’s approach to working with children and their families is warm, compassionate and individualized, as she believes in utilizing creative problem solving when addressing areas of concern. She provides individual therapy to children under 8 years old who are experiencing developmental delays, anxiety, inattention/distractibility, or adjustment issues related to family changes. As a trained facilitator of Drs. Jim and Charles Fay’s Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood ® , Shea also offers parent education and coaching either as a component of therapy for a child or as a stand-alone intervention for parents. When away from the office, Shea finds herself traveling, reading, crafting, walking and enjoying time with her family and dogs.

Education:

Texas A&M University - Bachelor of Science in Psychology

St. Thomas University - Master of Education in Counselor Education

Registered Play Therapist™ credentialed through Association for Play Therapy

 Marissa (she/her) is our incredible Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate who attained her Master's degree in marriage and family counseling from Lamar University. She has earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Texas A&M University. Marissa began her career working for local elementary school as a Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher. Her counseling journey was sparked by her desire to offer children more individual social and emotional support. In her leisure time, she enjoys reading, running, and playing fetch with her dog, Finn.

Genesis Herebia (she/her) is our lovely Licensed Clinical Social Worker at TM Counseling Center. She has experience working with all age ranges in various settings, including schools, integrated health care clinics, and private practice. Genesis is passionate about supporting clients in building confidence, developing emotional regulation skills, and creating meaningful change in their lives. She takes a holistic approach to treatment, integrating evidence-based interventions to meet her clients’ unique needs. She approaches each client with curiosity, care, and unconditional support.
Genesis specializes in children and adolescents and views clinical treatment as a combination of individual therapy and team-based work with parents. She partners closely with parents and caregivers to strengthen communication, enhance emotional connection, and support overall family well-being.

She is bilingual in English and Spanish and has experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and stressors. She is trained in EMDR, Sandtray therapy, CBT, play therapy techniques, and Motivational Interviewing.
Outside of her clinical work, Genesis enjoys spending time with family, baking sweet treats, and training Brazilian jiu jitsu.