MISSION: The Hope Project’s mission is to support and provide family-based services to families that will promote and empower families towards a happier and healthier lifestyle.

VISION: The Hope Project’s vision is that every family has the opportunity and tools to reach their highest potential in achieving a greater level of quality of life through inclusion and integration of all active participants.

OUR TEAM:

James Harrison

I’m James Harrison, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over five years of experience helping adults gain clarity, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful change. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or trying to make sense of your past while shaping your next steps, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

I work with adults who are ready to move forward. My approach is practical, collaborative, and paced to fit you. I meet you where you are and help you advance at a pace that feels right for you. I use an eclectic, strengths-based framework that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques. This combination helps us understand what’s holding you back and develops clear, actionable steps toward the life you want.

With a background spanning more than a decade in the Army, I bring extensive experience in counseling across career development, youth services, and criminal justice settings. This has given me a solid foundation for working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

If you’re seeking a space where you’re heard, challenged, and supported, I’m here to help. Together, we can pursue clarity, confidence, and lasting change.

Gloria Sanchez

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a heart for helping individuals and families find healing, strength, and hope. With more than eight years of experience in the mental health field, I have a special passion for serving Veterans, military families, and individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. I understand that life can be overwhelming, especially when you are carrying the weight of difficult experiences, transitions, or emotional pain. Therapy offers a space to pause, process, and begin moving toward healing.

Born in Florida and raised in Austin, Texas, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to the counseling relationship. I am a U.S. Army Veteran and a military spouse of 25 years, supporting my husband through long deployments, training exercises, military schools, and hardship tours where families could not accompany him. As a Latina and mother of three, I intimately understand the unique challenges faced by service members, spouses, children, and military families. These experiences shape the compassion and perspective I bring to my work.

I earned my graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, a CACREP-accredited program. My counseling approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, always meeting clients where they are.

I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and experiences openly. My role is to help you gain insight into patterns that may be holding you back, develop healthier coping strategies, and build resilience to move forward with confidence and clarity. Whether you are working through past experiences, managing emotional stress, addressing personal or family challenges, or seeking to reconnect with yourself, I believe healing and growth are possible.

You do not have to walk through it alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey.

Kelli Tzorin, LCSW

Have you ever thought that no one else in the world cares or could possibly relate to what you’re going through? Maybe you’ve tried therapy before and been disappointed with the results or maybe you’re afraid if you do try, you’ll have to add it to the growing list of things that hasn’t worked for you. Wherever you find yourself, whether it’s living with immense loss, reliving something unimaginable, stuck in a cycle of numbness and indifference, unable to shake anxiety, or just feeling stuck, my hope is to join you in your journey, working together to uncover and understand what’s going on in the inside, in order to unlock new ways of relating to yourself and the world.

While I have over 10 years of experience as a social worker and therapist working with all different age groups and a myriad of therapeutic approaches, I have found that using experiential modalities including “parts work” (Internal Family Systems), Coherence therapy, and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) work especially well to get to the root of symptoms and experience transformational change. My areas of specialty include: diagnoses of PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, as well as specific symptoms and areas of focus including childhood and/or relational trauma, religious trauma, suicidal thoughts, self-injury, struggles with disordered eating, substance use, guilt/shame, constant worry/anxiety, anger and grief/loss.

Sabri Ba’Alawy

I am a Qualified Mental Health Provider with over six years of experience delivering community-based services. I currently serve as a Community Living Supporter for the Wraparound program with The Hope Project at Blue Bonnet Trails, and as a Rehab Specialist for a Forensics Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team with Integral Care. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and am pursuing a Master’s degree in Psychological Research at Texas State University.

Professional Focus and Approach
Person-centered, mentorship-driven care: I prioritize meeting clients where they are and helping them identify realistic, meaningful recovery goals—whether newly developed or already in progress. Holistic support: I provide consistent mental and physical support to sustain progress and well-being across all facets of a client’s life. Diverse experience across settings: I have worked with children, parents, and adults in a variety of community-based and treatment settings, tailoring interventions to individual needs and contexts.

Key Qualifications
– Qualified Mental Health Provider, community-based services
– Current roles: Community Living Supporter (Wraparound) – The Hope Project, Blue Bonnet Trails; Rehab Specialist – FACT Team, Integral Care
– Education: B.A. in Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin
– Advanced studies: M.S. in Psychological Research (in progress), Texas State University
– Professional Philosophy
Empowerment through recovery-oriented practice
Collaborative goal-setting with clients and families
Ongoing assessment and adaptation of supports to maximize independence and quality of life

Personal Note
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and connecting with friends, which reinforces my commitment to building supportive communities.

Kevin Brooks Jr.

Hello, my name is Kevin Brooks Jr. I’m originally from Austin Texas, born and raised to be exact. I’m a huge football fan and enjoy sporting events and recreational activities. My passion is teaching and coaching and I am working on becoming a certified teacher for the state of Texas. I am really grateful for an opportunity to serve my community and lead by example for the next generation.

Camille Clark, LMSW

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I treat you as a unique individual, ensuring you feel heard and understood. I honor the wisdom you bring to our work while offering the structure, guidance, and tools you may need to reach your goals. I have had the privilege of serving youth and families in the Austin area for over 20 years. My clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, life transitions, parenting, fertility, adoption, and LGBTQ+ issues.

The type of therapy I use is tailored to your specific needs and preferences and will be discussed in detail during our first session. I’m a native Texan who moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas, where I earned a Master’s degree in Social Work. I chose to remain in this vibrant city as an advocate for community health and healing.

Ashley Coria

My name is Ashley Coria, and I am a Behavioral Health Specialist with over five years of experience providing case management and skills training in both community and clinical settings. I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with high-need populations, including individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and I enjoy helping clients navigate housing, medical, and behavioral health systems. My work is grounded in person-centered care, and I have experience using tools like IMR and ANSA to support individuals in reaching their goals. I’m passionate about helping people build stability and improve their overall quality of life, while also supporting growth within the teams I work alongside. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am currently working toward LPC licensure in 2026. Outside of work, I’m very family-oriented and enjoy staying active through social activities like basketball, bowling, and paddle boarding, which help me maintain balance and connection in my day-to-day life.

Nadia Rodriguez

Hi, I’m Nadia Rodriguez. I help individuals and families achieve healthier, more stable lives through mental health support, case management leadership, and evidence-based practices. I served as a Community-Based Services Supervisor, where I managed three programs supporting children and families: Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS), the Social Care Network, and Health Home Care Management services. In that position, I oversaw program operations, supported staff, and ensured that children and families received coordinated, comprehensive care tailored to their needs. I bring experience from my time at Friends of Guest House as a Director of Case Management, where I provided leadership support and oversight to staff while also delivering formal re-entry support to residents returning from incarceration. I have also worked as a Mental Health Counselor, providing one-on-one coaching and counseling to individuals navigating mental health challenges. Additionally, as a Reunification Program Supervisor, I provided reunification services to clients involved with the Department of Children and Families. I am currently back in school pursuing a second master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health, further strengthening my ability to support individuals and families in meaningful ways. I strive to promote positive change by helping others learn how to live happier and healthier lives through reframing, SMART goals, and solution-focused techniques. I also bring an extensive understanding of culture and identity to the children and families I serve.

Misty Von Bougie

I am passionate about strengthening families and keeping children safely in their homes. With a Bachelor’s in Applied Sociology and extensive experience across residential, community-based, and protective services, I support youth and families through reunification and in-home stabilization. I currently serve as a Case Manager for a nonprofit in Waco, providing a residential program that supports reunification, and I dedicate weekends to Community Living Services focused on keeping children thriving at home. My career has spanned roles from Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional to Conservatorship Caseworker, and I am committed to delivering practical resources and living-skill training tailored to each family’s needs.

Key strengths and impact
– Family-centered interventions: Skilled in developing proactive strategies to support families before crises arise.
– Reunification and in-home stabilization: Expertise in facilitating safe, sustainable reunification and keeping youth connected to their families.
– Resource coordination: Strong network-building across community resources to meet diverse needs (housing, education, mental health, financial stability).
– Living-skills education: Dedicated to teaching practical daily skills aligned with each youth’s development goals.
– Leadership and advocacy: Experience leading QIPD teams and advocating for children and families within protective services.

Latondria Fair

My name is Latondria Fair, working as a Human Resources Specialist with The Hope Project of Central Texas. I have 12 years of experience in Human Resources working mostly in the areas of recruitment and employment, human resources information systems, and benefits administration. I am very familiar with payroll, staff training, recruitment, and financial document support. I am dedicated to my job and abilities to take care of our employees.

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