Joyful Hearts Play Therapy & Counseling Center, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of our Practicum Counseling Student Intern (Counseling Interns). Counseling Interns are graduate students enrolled in Sam Houston State University's graduate counseling program. They are in their last two semesters of graduate school and will be completing their practicum work (field experience) in our office.
Counseling Interns will be under the weekly supervision of our clinical director as they see clients. These students will see clients at a reduced rate, as they gain experience and work towards the hours needed to meet graduation requirements. Our counseling interns can see individuals, couples, and families. Additionally, practicum students with Joyful Hearts are trained in Play Therapy.
Natalie Tabor is our counseling intern at Joyful Hearts! She is a master’s level intern in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Sam Houston State University and a student member of the Texas Counseling Association. She is also completing a Play Therapy Certificate through Sam Houston, deepening her knowledge and passion for working with children through developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices. Natalie earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston and has several years of experience supporting children and families as a Registered Behavior Technician. She brings a deep commitment to empathy, creativity, and connection into the counseling space.
She approaches the therapeutic relationship with unconditional positive regard, warmth, and authenticity, believing that feeling seen, heard, and accepted is the foundation for growth and healing. Drawing from person-centered, Adlerian, and expressive approaches - including play and sandtray therapy - Natalie has a strong passion for working with children and adolescents. Still, she welcomes clients from all walks of life and is honored to walk alongside individuals of any age on their unique journey.
Natalie is under the supervision of Amy Drury, MA, LPC-S (TX #74646), RPT-S™, EMDR, ICST, Certified SSP Provider. For more information about setting up an appointment with Natalie, please contact the office, 281-719-0341.
Services Provided:
- Play Therapy (ages 3–8)
- Expressive Arts/Play Based Activity Therapy (ages 9–12) ·
- Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy
Fees for Service:
- Intake Session (70-90 minutes) - $50.00
- Individual or Play Therapy Session (45-50 minutes) - $50.00
- Couples Counseling or Family Therapy Session (70-90 minutes) - $50.00
