d-mars.com Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas Christina Runnels, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, PMH-C

2023 TOP P&E

Christina Runnels, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, PMH-C is a Licensed Professional CounsellorSupervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counsellor with more than 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is also certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She also graduated from the University of Houston-Victoria with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. Runnels is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Professional Counselling.

In the therapy room, Runnels enjoys helping pregnant and new moms’ bond with their baby, working through infertility, postpartum issues, birth trauma and adjustment to motherhood. Her passion is working with families and couples. Her therapeutic style is considered eclectic and tailored to each client.

She also enjoys providing clinical supervision to Associate-level clinicians as well as coaching clinicians in growing and flourishing in their own group practices (www.privatepracticediy.com).

As the founder and practice owner of Greater Houston Counseling Services, a seven-figure group mental health practice, a mom of 3 young kiddos, and a wife, she truly understands what it means to multitask and live in the moment.

Additionally, Christina is the creator of Brown Joy – Positive Affirmation Cards. Brown Joy strives to bridge the gap and create more positive and inclusive learning for children that enhances their self-confidence, leadership skills, and affirms truths. When Christina isn’t in the office, you can find her riding bikes with her children, catching a psych thriller or enjoying a warm cup of coffee.

Christina Runnels, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, PMH-C Practice Founder & Owner

Greater Houston Counseling Services

Christina@GreaterHoustonCounselingServices.com www.GreaterHoustonCounselingServices.com

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