State of the Practice: A Year of Reflection, Gratitude, and Growth at WindRose Counseling

Dear Clients, Colleagues, and Community Partners,

As we welcome 2026, we find ourselves reflecting on everything this past year has held for Wind Rose Counseling. Together, we’ve navigated change, supported one another, and continued our mission of providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. We are deeply grateful for every person who has been part of our journey.

2025 in Review: A Year of Milestones

Expanding Our Clinical and Administrative Team

This year, we were thrilled to continue building a strong and diverse team to better support the needs of our clients and community.

• We welcomed Ana Briz, LPC Associate, a skilled bilingual therapist providing services for children, teens, and adults with over 7 years of total clinical experience. She utilizes age-appropriate play therapy with children aged 4 and older.

• Our administrative department experienced a complete transition, and we are proud to now have our office manager, Teresa R.

This shift required flexibility and collaboration from all clinicians at the Pearland Counseling Center. As a team, we adapted, learned new skills together, and emerged more connected and resilient.

Enhancing Communication and Resource Access

We remain committed to providing relevant mental health education and support beyond the therapy room.

• Our Facebook page continues to be a hub for news, updates, and resources.

• Our blog library on the Wind Rose Counseling website provides information on common emotional, relational, and mental health concerns.

We welcome topic suggestions from clients and colleagues. It keeps our content relevant. If there is an issue you’d like us to write about, please share it with our administrative staff or your clinician.

Increasing Care Accessibility

To continue breaking down barriers to mental health services, we successfully established insurance supervisor billing for LPC Associates with Aetna and Cigna. This allows more clients to obtain care using insurance while still benefiting from the expertise of associate level clinicians.

To Our Clients: Thank You

To each client who entrusted us with your story and emotional work this year, “Thank you”. Your persistence, courage, vulnerability, and growth inspire us daily. Supporting you through both challenges and victories is an honor we do not take lightly.

We also want to express special appreciation to the established and new clients who walked with us through the administrative transition this summer. Your patience, flexibility, and kindness did not go unnoticed.

Looking Ahead: What to Expect in 2026

Expanding Couples Counseling Services

We are in the process of recruiting an additional therapist with specialized expertise in relational and couples’ work. We look forward to offering expanded support for couples seeking deeper emotional connection and healing.

Increasing Access to Care

In 2026, our goals include:

• Adding additional therapists to broaden our range of specialties

• Continuing to offer income-based sliding-scale fees

Commitment to Professional Excellence

Ongoing education and clinical training remain a core value for our team. Continuing to grow as clinicians ensures that our clients receive the highest standard of care.

With Gratitude and Hope

As we close out 2025, we are struck by the depth of connection, growth, and community we’ve shared. We are honored to support you, to learn alongside you, and to be part of your mental health journey.

From all of us at Wind Rose Counseling, we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful, meaningful, and fulfilling 2026. We look forward to continuing this work together, grounded in compassion, guided by curiosity, and strengthened by connection.

With warmest regards,

The Wind Rose Counseling Team

Dr. Shawn D. Quintanilla, LPC-S, LMFT, RPT, EMDR Certified

Ana Briz, LPC Associate (supervised by Courtney Gabriel, LPC-S)

Teresa R. – Office Manager