FBISD Mental Health Therapists

FBISD Mental Health Therapists provide support to all campuses in the district. 

Rashan is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana – a place she endearingly refers to “as home,” residing in Texas. She is the mother of a dapper 14-year-old student-athlete who keeps her schedule as busy as she does herself. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she possesses extensive skills in working with students of all ages who may be grappling with the tough stuff. She has a background in co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders (COPSD), substance use disorders (SUD), and trauma (with the use of ACES and the Trauma-Informed Care approach). She holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration Non-Profit Management providing consulting and coaching services. Recently, she pushed her passion into writing by authoring her first publication Purposeful Life: A passion-driven guided journal, and co-author to Taking the S of My Chest. She is a speaker on the Mind Matters Health and Wellness Channel which is featured on the Black House Media Streaming Network. Her work is truly her passion, and she allows that to drive her purpose.  

Kara Hatfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families, while addressing an extensive range of concerns. Kara’s experience includes individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychological assessment. Kara has worked in a variety of mental health settings including: residential treatment centers, hospital settings, school-based care, and outpatient care. Kara obtained a Master of Science from University of North Texas in Counseling Psychology. She enjoys implementing an eclectic and individualized approach in therapy to best meet each client’s needs. Kara values the importance of highlighting and exploring the unique strengths and resilience in each individual to help encourage hope, confidence, healing, and growth. She supports the Elkins and Ridge Point feeder patterns

Jesse Moreno is the Mental Health Therapist for the Dulles, Travis, and Willowridge feeder patterns.  He attended the University of Houston – Clear Lake and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology.  He obtained licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2008.  Jesse is a product of Fort Bend ISD attending Lakeview Elementary, Sugar Land Middle School, and graduated from Kempner High School in 1996.  Prior to working for Fort Bend ISD as a Mental Health Counselor in 2019, he worked for Family Services of Greater Houston, Houston ISD, and Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation.  In his spare time Jesse enjoys golfing, fishing, coaching baseball, and spending time with his wife, four sons, and daughter. 

Maritza Veliz is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor.  She graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and the University of Houston-Clear Lake with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. She spent 10 years working with adolescents at the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department and has been a mental health therapist with Fort Bend ISD since 2019. She supports the Bush and Clements feeder patterns as well as the Spanish-speaking students in the district. Mrs. Veliz is passionate about trauma-informed care, facilitating student healing and growth, strengthening family relationships, and working collaboratively with staff members and parents to provide support for students.  

Antwanette Weaver is a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor. She is currently a Mental Health Therapist but has served in various roles during her career with Fort Bend Independent School District. Prior to becoming a Mental Health Therapist, she was the School Professional Counselor for Juan Seguin Elementary in Fort Bend ISD for nine years. Throughout this time, she also provided mental health services to individuals and families in the private sector, as well as those involved with Children’s Protective Services.  Antwanette holds a Master of Education degree in Counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria. She also holds a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies degree from the University of Houston-Victoria. Moreover, she is a certified Professional School Counselor and certified Teacher. She has nearly 25 years of experience in Fort Bend ISD. In addition to her extensive career in Fort Bend ISD, she is also a graduate of Willowridge High School and has always been committed to giving back to the community that established her foundation. Her personal goal is to work with every client to reach optimal mental health while reaching their full potential.

Mallory Pryor is the Mental Health Therapist for the Austin and Kempner feeder patterns. Mallory is a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with over 16 years experience providing therapeutic services to youth. She is a native of Louisiana and graduated from LSU (Geaux Tigers!) with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as a Master’s degree in Social Work. She has primarily worked with students in a school setting to address mental health issues such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, ODD, as well as other diagnoses. Mallory uses an empathetic and individualized approach in order to help students recognize their strengths. She always strives to meaningfully connect with students, their families, and school staff to help students work through challenges and realize all they are capable of achieving. 

Invocare IMPACT 

Invocare IMPACT supports the following campuses through the use of the VOCA Grant:

• Armstrong Elementary
• Briargate/Blue Ridge Elementary
• Burton Elementary
• E.A. Jones Elementary
• Glover Elementary
• Goodman Elementary
• Heritage Rose Elementary
• Hunters Glen Elementary
• Lantern Lane Elementary
• Lexington Creek Elementary
• Quail Valley Elementary
• Quail Valley Middle
• Ridgegate Elementary
• Ridgemont Elementary
• Rosa Parks Elementary 

My name is Nicole Batiste. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working with children for the last 13 years with my career beginning in education as a teacher. I have worked with children, families and teachers in schools as a School Social Worker, School Counselor and Social Emotional Learning Specialist. I am a certified yoga instructor and specialize in using movement, art and play to integrate into engaging children in therapy. I’m
currently training to become a somatic experiencing practitioner to continue to help my kids regulate their nervous system. I look forward to getting to work with the kiddos and the rest of the Fort Bend Team.

Clearhope Counseling & Wellness

Clearhope supports the following campuses through the VOCA Grant, private insurance, and Medicaid:

• Arizona Fleming Elementary
• Austin High
• Baines Middle 
• Barrington Place Elementary
• Bowie Middle
• Brazos Bend Elementary
• Bush High
• Clements High
• Colony Bend Elementary
• Crawford High
• Crockett Middle
• Dulles Elementary
• Dulles High
• Dulles Middle
• Elkins High
• First Colony Middle
• Fort Settlement Middle
• Garcia Middle
• Highlands Elementary
• Hightower High
• Hodges Bend Middle
• Kempner High
• Lake Olympia Middle
• Marshall High
• McAuliffe Middle
• Meadows Elementary
• Mission Bend/Glen Elementary
• Mission West Elementary
• Missouri City Middle
• Neill Elementary
• Oyster Creek Elementary
• Pecan Grove Elementary
• Progressive High
• Ridge Point High
• Sartartia Middle
• Scalan Oaks Elementary
• Schiff Elementary
• Settlers Way Elementary
• Sugar Land Middle
• Sienna Crossing Elementary
• Thornton Middle
• Townewest Elementary
• Travis High
• Willowridge High

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Depelchin Children's Center

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Safe Place Counseling 

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