Business Details
Catholic Mental Health Counseling Services in Texas
In His Image Counseling Center was founded in the early 1990s by Sue Baars, whose vision for integrating Thomistic psychology with Catholic principles shaped our therapeutic approach. Our team of licensed clinicians specializes in treating emotional deprivation disorder, OCD, trauma, and relationship conflicts while grounding care in the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. With over 30 years of combined experience, we offer individual, family, and marriage therapy alongside pre-marital evaluations and educational workshops. Our clinical supervision programs train emerging therapists in evidence-based practices aligned with Catholic anthropology.We maintain strict compliance with Texas behavioral health regulations and provide transparent cost estimates as required by the No Surprises Act. Our telehealth services extend care to clients within Texas, while Baars Life Coaching supports out-of-state individuals through affirmational therapy principles. Featured in national media and professional associations, we remain committed to healing through faith-integrated mental health treatment.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
Marriage Therapy
Pre-Marital Evaluations
Workshops
Clinical Supervision
Teletherapy
Highlights and features
- We integrate Catholic theology with evidence-based Thomistic psychology
- Our team includes pioneers in Affirmation Therapy and Emotional Deprivation Disorder treatment
- 30+ years combined experience in trauma-informed and spiritually integrated care
- Specialized pre-marital evaluations using FOCCUS and Prepare/Enrich certifications
- Clinical supervision programs for therapists practicing faith-based mental health
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions address emotional deprivation, trauma, OCD, and relationship conflicts through evidence-based practices. Therapists combine cognitive-behavioral techniques with Catholic anthropology to help clients aged 6+ rediscover inherent dignity. Treatment incorporates Affirmation Therapy principles developed by Conrad Baars, focusing on emotional healing through faith-integrated care.
Marriage Therapy
Marriage therapy strengthens relationships using Theology of the Body principles and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. We help couples heal from emotional injuries, improve communication, and restore intimacy. Sessions focus on rediscovering complementary roles in marriage while addressing modern relationship challenges through a Catholic framework.
Pre-Marital Evaluations
Pre-marital evaluations prepare couples for marriage through FOCCUS and Prepare/Enrich certified assessments. We help engaged partners develop communication skills, identify relationship strengths, and align spiritual missions. Sessions include theological frameworks for marital complementarity and practical conflict resolution strategies.
Clinical Supervision
Our board-certified supervisors train emerging therapists in integrating Catholic anthropology with evidence-based practices. Supervision includes Affirmation Therapy techniques, case processing, and professional development. Associates gain skills in Thomistic psychology while developing their therapeutic identity within a faith-based framework.
Psycho-Educational Workshops
Workshops provide mental health education for clergy, educators, and lay professionals. Topics include emotional maturity, vocational preparation, and family dynamics through Catholic teachings. Presentations combine 40+ years of clinical experience with Thomistic anthropology to address modern psychological challenges.
People
Sue Baars
Clinical Director
Dr. Sue Baars founded In His Image Counseling Center in the 1990s, integrating Thomistic psychology with Catholic theology. A licensed supervisor with 30+ years experience, she specializes in emotional deprivation disorder and OCD treatment. She presents nationally on Catholic psychotherapy and maintains active roles in professional associations.
Anna Wiebold
Supervising Therapist
Anna Wiebold holds a master's in Clinical Psychology from Divine Mercy University. With 10+ years experience, she treats anxiety, depression, and trauma using CBT, DBT, and internal family systems therapy. She supervises associates while maintaining a practice integrating faith with evidence-based mental health treatment.
Suzanne Jolissaint
Art Therapist
Suzanne Jolissaint, a registered art therapist with 22+ years experience, specializes in trauma recovery through expressive arts therapy. She treats PTSD, child sexual abuse effects, and vicarious trauma using TF-CBT, EMDR, and ART techniques. Her military family background informs her culturally sensitive therapeutic approach.
Deb Karulf
Clinical Social Worker
Deb Karulf, a Harvard-trained clinical social worker, provides adolescent and adult therapy with 30+ years experience. She specializes in emotional deprivation disorder, grief counseling, and couples therapy. Her practice combines systems theory with cognitive-behavioral approaches within a Christian framework for healing.
Bernhard Streisselberger
Baars Life Coach
Bernhard Streisselberger offers Baars Life Coaching for out-of-state clients, applying Affirmation Therapy principles. With graduate degrees in psychotherapy science and theology, he guides clients in emotional and spiritual development through the Baars Model, focusing on human flourishing and affirmational practices.
Questions
What mental health specialties do your therapists treat?
Our therapists specialize in emotional deprivation disorder, OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, relationship conflicts, and spiritual integration issues using evidence-based practices.
How does Catholic theology integrate with therapy sessions?
Therapists incorporate Thomistic psychology and Catholic anthropology, viewing clients through St. Thomas Aquinas' understanding of human dignity while applying modern therapeutic techniques.
Are pre-marital counseling services available?
Yes, we offer FOCCUS and Prepare/Enrich certified pre-marital evaluations focusing on communication skills, relationship strengths, and spiritual mission alignment.
Do you provide telehealth counseling options?
Teletherapy services are available for Texas residents, with sessions conducted securely while maintaining compliance with state licensing requirements.
What clinical supervision programs exist for therapists?
Our board-certified supervisors train associates in Affirmation Therapy, Thomistic psychology integration, and evidence-based practices while developing professional therapeutic identities.
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