CREATE Mental Health and Educational Center
is a place for self-discovery, learning and growth. We offer individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and community workshops that foster holistic wellness and meaning making. We also facilitate professional development training for helping professionals and consulting services for non-profits and faith communities. 

Mission:
Our goal is to partner with our clients to build safe, compassionate and creative spaces for meaning making through best-practices, evidence based interventions and nurturing connections. 

Values:
Courage, Curiosity, Creativity, Connection

CREATE Mental and Educational Center, Therapist, Psychotherapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Community Workshops, Professional Development, Houston, Spring TX.

Carolina Fuentes
LCSW-S, MDiv.
Therapist, Trainer, Founder
Bilingual English-Spanish

Carolina is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of master level professional experience. She enjoys working with individuals who are ready to explore their thought, behavior and relationship patterns and start creating new opportunities of acceptance, transformation and healing. Carolina approaches the therapeutic relationship as a partnership and brings deep compassion, strong clinical intuition, creativity and warmth. She believes that learning and healing are best approached in a holistic way that recognizes the connection between our physical and mental health, our past and present, our culture, and our worldview/spirituality.

Carolina has met all of the requirements set by the state of Texas to practice independently including 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice post-graduation and passing two exams regulated by the Association of Social Work Boards. Carolina is a psychotherapist, a trainer, a consultant, and adjunct lecturer at a graduate social work program.

Primary populations and current areas of interest:

*Teens and young adults
*Adults with bi-cultural or multicultural backgrounds
(immigrants and adult children of immigrants)
*Creatives
*Advocates, volunteers, professional helpers

Areas of specialty

*Trauma
*Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
*Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
*Anxiety
*Issues related to history of immigration

Primary therapeutic modalities/orientations

*Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
*EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
*IFS (Internal Family Systems)
*Mind-body interventions
*Expressive art
*Spiritually and culturally responsive

Accepts insurance:
Aetna, United Health Care, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield

Sliding scale option for limited number of clients through Open Path Collective
Psychotherapy.

CREATE Mental and Educational Center, Therapist, Psychotherapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Community Workshops, Professional Development, Houston, Spring TX.

Jeandell Arcilla
LPC
Therapist

Hi, my name is Jeandell. I appreciate you being here and getting to know a bit about me and our counseling team. It means that you are contemplating the beginning of your therapeutic journey. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas, I draw from extensive experience in the healthcare field working in hospitals, private clinics, and residential facilities with various populations. 

I support young adults, adults, and older adults in navigating through life transitions, identity issues, family and community dynamics, trauma, neurodiversity, and other challenges. By co-creating an authentic and harmonious healing space, together we can identify strengths, nurture coping skills, and gain personal insights with the goal of moving you towards a life involving the capacity for experiencing joy, freedom, and personal evolution, one that truly aligns with who you are. It takes courage to seek out mental health counseling and I intend to meet you where you are and support you with the best resources available.

Primary populations and current areas of interest:

*Young adults
*Adults
*Older adults (65+)

Areas of specialty:

*Trauma and PTSD
*Anxiety
*Career Stress and Self-Esteem
*Identity Issues
*Life Transitions
*Body-Mind Connection
*Minority Issues
*Relationship Challenges

Primary therapeutic modalities/orientations:

*Strengths-based and person-centered
*Solution focused
*Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
*Techniques inspired by mindfulness, movement and creative arts therapies

Professional Qualifications:

*Trained in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
*Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) 
*Certified in Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
*Therapeutic crisis intervention and risk management training
*Registered Yoga Therapist (RYT) for MS Society, Houston Area Parkinson Society

Accepts insurance:
Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, Oscar, and Oxford.

Favorite Quote:
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” – Rumi

Marty Caballero
LMSW
Therapist

I’m an LMSW therapist based in Houston, focused on anxiety, self-esteem, and teen/young adults and men’s issues. My style is practical and strengths-based, blending CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to help clients build emotional regulation, communication skills, and confidence. With a background in personal training, I integrate mind–body strategies for people who want therapy that’s actionable and grounded in real life. I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions. 
 
I practice under LCSW supervision at CREATE Mental Health & Educational Center and welcome individuals and families seeking a collaborative, culturally aware space to set clear goals and make steady progress.
 
Populations and current areas of interest
  • Adolescents
  • Young adults
  • Men’s issues
  • Self-esteem and identity exploration
  • Life transitions
  • Stress reduction
  • Sports performance
  • Physical and mental health connection
Therapeutic modalities and orientations
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused
  • Trauma informed 
  • Strengths Based
Out of pocket only; accepting sliding scale through Open Path Collective
 
Available evenings and weekends. 
 

Ana Martinez
LMSW
Bilingual Therapist, English/Spanish

Hi, I’m Ana Martinez, and I’m grateful that you are here seeking therapy. Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and I want you to know you don’t have to go through this journey alone. I’m a Licensed Master of Social Work and a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) clinician with experience supporting the Latino/a/e community. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can show up just as you are and explore both the everyday moments and the life-changing ones. I deeply value the trust and feedback I receive from my clients, and I’m committed to ensuring they receive the support and encouragement they need. I believe my greatest strength as a therapist is helping people feel comfortable enough to open up, so they can move toward a life that feels balanced and fulfilling.

A little more about me: in my free time, I enjoy rewatching movies like Harry Potter, Twilight, Coraline, and many others. I like to try new recipes, some delicious, others not quite as successful. Over the years, I’ve explored a variety of hobbies I’ve enjoyed (pottery, swimming, running, and more) and I’m always on the lookout for a new one to try.

Populations and current areas of interest
  • Adolescents
  • Young adults
  • Adults
  • Women’s issues
  • Life transitions
  • Stress reduction and coping strategies
  • Racial trauma and identity exploration
  • Holistic approaches
Therapeutic modalities and orientations
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused
  • Trauma-informed
  • Strengths Based

Out of pocket only; accepting sliding scale through Open Path Collective

Available evenings and weekends.