Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists

Stacie Alford, LMFT, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselors

Jean Riojas-Foyt, MA, LPC


Clinical Psychologists

Lawrence Bramlette, Ph.D.
Amanda Norris, Ph.D.

 

Conveniently Located in West University Place. Only a short distance from Bellaire, South Side Place, and River Oaks in Houston, Texas.

 

 

 

Psychologists-Counselors-Therapist

West University Psychological Associates


The providers at West University Psychological Associates include:

Stacie Alford, LMFT, LPC

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor

Stacie Alford earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston and her Masters in Family Therapy (AAMFT accredited program) from the University of Houston at Clear Lake, where she was awarded outstanding graduate student in her program.  She completed her internship at the Houston Galveston Institute (AAMFT approved program). 

Stacie is licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy and is  a Board Certified Professional Counselor.  Stacie has taught Family Psychology as well as other Psychology courses at the University of Houston for over 8 years. 

Stacie emphasizes compassion, mindful presence, respect for each client’s unique path and strengths, and collaboration working in partnership with her clients.  She works with individuals and also specializes in system therapy, both large and small, from couples to organizations.  She has presented numerous workshops on communication skills, couples therapy, anger management, divorce, and parenting.  Stacie is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. 

 

Stacie Alford, LMFT, LPC – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor

Lawrence Bramlette, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Bramlette completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin.  Dr. Bramlette completed his Master’s Degree and Doctoral Degree at the University of Texas at Austin (APA accredited clinical psychology program) and was the recipient of the University of Texas Psychology Chair Scholarship.  Dr. Bramlette completed his residency training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (APA accredited Internship Program). 

Dr. Bramlette is licensed as a psychologist in Texas and has been providing therapy and evaluation services through WUPA since 1996. 

Dr. Bramlette is currently a guest lecturer at Texas Children’s Hospital’s Psychology Internship Training Program.

Lawrence Bramlette, Ph.D. – Clinical Psychologist

Amanda Norris, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Norris graduated magna cum laude from Louisiana State University with an undergraduate degree in psychology and English.  She received her Master’s Degree and Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University (APA accredited clinical psychology program), with an academic minor in marriage and family therapy.  Her internship training was completed at Baylor College of Medicine (APA accredited internship program). Dr. Norris received special training in child psychology during graduate school and on internship.  She is licensed as a psychologist by the state of Texas and has been practicing in Houston since 2001.  Dr. Norris’s experience includes conducting psychological evaluations as well as providing individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and adults.

Amanda Norris, Ph.D. – Clinical Psychologist

Jean Riojas-Foyt, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

In a warm and compassionate manner, Ms. Riojas-Foyt utilizes a variety of proven psychological techniques to address the often hidden and underlying struggles faced by many individuals and families. Ms. Riojas-Foyt offers over 12 years of training and experience working with couples, families, adolescents, individuals and groups. She has also worked extensively within the public school system to assist children and their families. 

Ms. Riojas-Foyt has worked with many individuals, families and couples struggling with depression, relationship conflicts, anger management, family conflicts, marital challenges, parent/adolescent life cycle struggles, and process groups, including work within the school system. Ms. Riojas-Foyt has also utilized her own diverse cultural background to work with a variety of cultural challenges.


Ms. Riojas-Foyt has received comprehensive training in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and collaborative therapy. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on the idea that your own thoughts and beliefs lead to your negative moods and unhealthy behavior. Collaborative therapy is utilized to help individuals to explore their dilemmas and challenges and to feel empowered to resolve them.


Ms. Riojas-Foyt received her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and completed her internship through the University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, where she was able to utilize a collaborative approach while she trained within the Family Medicine department. 

Jean Riojas-Foyt, LP – Licensed Professional Counselor

 

Our providers are experienced in treating a number of issues, including the following:

  • Emotional Health
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • Parent-Child Relationship Issues
  • Divorce/Family Restructuring
  • Blended Families
  • Couples/Marital Therapy
  • Stress Management
  • Life Transitions
  • ADHD
  • Child and Adolescent Behavior Problems
  • Psychological Testing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression
  • Co-Parenting Challenges
  • Workplace Issues

Please contact us at 713-838-9119