Lorena Dellanira Rodas
Master of Education in School Counseling
Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified School Counselor
Certified Animal-Assisted Counseling Team Associate
Lorena Dellanira Rodas is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Counselor who helps children, teens, adults, and families find hope, growth, and balance. She provides a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered to tackle life’s challenges.
She offers individual counseling and play therapy, including animal-assisted sessions with her professionally certified therapy dog, Fluffy. Lorena works with clients of all ages in both English and Spanish, helping them develop coping skills, achieve personal growth, and increase self-awareness while navigating life transitions.
Outside of counseling, she enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors, and being with her husband, three children, and two dogs, Crema and Fluffy.
Education & Training
- BA. in Bilingual Education | University of Houston–Downtown
- M.Ed. in School Counseling | Lamar University
- Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counseling | Lamar University
- Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy (In Progress) | Sam Houston State University
- Animal-Assisted Counseling Academy | Texas State University
- Animal-Assisted Counseling–Play Therapy (AAC-PT) | APT-Approved Provider #21-638
- Child-Centered AAC-PT
- Solution-Focused AAC-PT
- Play Therapy Consultation | Elizabeth K. Hartwig, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S
Recognition
- LSSSCA School Counselor of the Year Finalist (2023)
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (B.A., University of Houston–Downtown)
Services Offered (Available in English & Español)
- Individual Counseling: Children (ages 4+), teens, and adults
- Animal-Assisted Counseling (AAC)
- Play Therapy
- Animal-Assisted Counseling–Play Therapy (AAC-PT)
Session Rates
80-Minute Intake Sessions – $190
- Family: Includes parents/guardians and teen clients (ages 13+), family session plus individual time with the teen.
- Parent: For children ages 4–12; conducted with parents/guardians only to discuss history, goals, and next steps.
- Individual: For adult clients beginning therapy.
45–50 Minute Client Sessions – $165
- Individual Counseling: 45–50 minutes
- Animal-Assisted Counseling (AAC): 45 minutes
- Play Therapy: 45 minutes
- Animal-Assisted Counseling–Play Therapy (AAC-PT): 45 minutes
Professional Organizations
- Texas Counseling Association (TCA)
- Lone Star State School Counseling Association (LSSSCA)
To contact Lorena, call the office at (281) 719-0341 or email her at lorena@joyfulhearts.us