Licensed Psychologist & Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Dr. Wendy Morua is a licensed psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation, and psychological assessment, helping individuals better understand themselves and develop practical skills to navigate life's challenges.
With experience across public and private settings, Dr. Morua brings a compassionate, individualized approach to care. She believes therapy and assessment should be collaborative processes that provide not only support, but also clarity, understanding, and a path forward.
As the founder of Therapy Court, Dr. Morua created a practice centered around the idea that emotional and coping skills can be strengthened through practice—just like any other skill. Her goal is to provide a welcoming environment where clients and families feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Dr. Morua is a Licensed Psychologist with two active Texas state licenses through the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council/Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist (Texas License #37093) and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (Texas License #34057). For information on verifying a license, please click here.
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Dr. Mari Berry is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. She earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from University of Houston. Dr. Mari has over 18 years of experience working with children and adolescents of all ages including children with ADHD, autism, and social-emotional difficulties. She uses a Cognitive/Behavioral approach when working with clients. This type of therapy helps children and adolescents identify the thoughts and behaviors that are negatively impacting their life. Dr. Mari works collaboratively with clients and families in order to find healthy coping strategies, build positive relationships, and develop effective patterns of behavior.
Dr. Mari’s practice areas include:
ADHD, Emotional/Behavioral Difficulties, Anxiety,Depression, Autism, Social Skills, and Adjustment Issues
Dr. Sally Riggs is a licensed psychologist with more than 25 years of experience helping adolescents (ages 16+) and adults navigate life's most difficult challenges. She is passionate about helping clients better understand the connection between emotional and physical well-being and believes that healing occurs when people feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
Dr. Riggs works with individuals experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship concerns, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or persistent physical symptoms. She has a special interest in helping clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life they want to live.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based treatments. She works alongside each client to better understand the patterns that may be contributing to emotional distress while developing practical tools that promote resilience, healing, and lasting change.
Dr. Riggs welcomes adolescents, adults, and older adults and is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients can explore challenges, build on their strengths, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Michelle Dao is a counselor-in-training in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Northwestern University, a CACREP-accredited graduate program. She is currently training to become a licensed professional counselor in Texas under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, Dr. Marianne Berry, PhD.
As a future counselor, Michelle is passionate about being a part of her clients’ journeys to self-discovery, change, growth, and empowerment, as much as they will be a part of hers. She is interested in pediatric and perinatal mental health, with a focus on early intervention, prevention, wellness, and holistic, client-centered care. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, culturally sensitive, and culturally responsive. Drawing from a psychodynamic perspective, she believes that exploring early life experiences, while fostering a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment, can help cultivate a strong sense of self, foster the development of positive coping skills, strengthen resilience, and promote long-term well-being and growth across the lifespan. Life presents unique challenges for everyone, and seeking support is a courageous step toward growth.
Counselors can provide support and collaboratively work with clients to navigate life’s challenges, address mental health concerns, and discover ways to make meaningful, positive changes to live more authentic, fulfilling lives.
Bailey Cartwright is a Qualified Mental Health Professional who is pursuing her master’s degree in counseling with Northwestern University. She is currently training to become a licensed professional counselor in Texas under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, Dr. Wendy Morua, PhD.
Bailey graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of St. Thomas. Bailey is a crisis line counselor with over six years of experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation and emotional support with individuals facing a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. She aims to provide a supportive and collaborative environment that is safe and encouraging through a psychodynamic and strengths-based approach to help clients understand and explore their sense of identity and to promote autonomy in life when it can be so hard to feel in control with all the stressors anyone may be dealing with. Bailey is excited for the opportunity to work with those who are seeking mental health support to build on their strengths and to reach a place where it is easier to cope and manage everything they may be struggling with.
Our student counselors provide an opportunity for clients to access quality, affordable counseling while helping prepare the next generation of mental health professionals. Each student counselor practices under the close supervision of a licensed psychologist, ensuring clients receive thoughtful, supportive care.
Jadyn Sanders is a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Houston. She is currently training to become a licensed psychologist in Texas. Jadyn is under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, Wendy Morua, Ph.D.
Jadyn approaches therapy collaboratively and strives to cultivate a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. She recognizes that emotions can be powerful and, at times, frightening to navigate alone. She is committed to being present with clients in the uncertain and uncomfortable spaces of their lives while helping them develop greater autonomy, self-efficacy, and resilience.
Jadyn’s clinical interests include emotion regulation, trauma, and psychological assessment. She draws from evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to help clients understand their emotional experiences, strengthen coping skills, and develop greater confidence in managing life’s challenges.
Our doctoral-level students gain meaningful clinical experience while bringing fresh perspectives and supporting quality, evidence-informed care for our clients.
Alvaro Jaramillo serves as the Administrative Assistant at Therapy Court, helping ensure that each patient's experience is smooth, organized, and welcoming from the very first interaction.
He supports our team with patient communication, scheduling, administrative coordination, and the day-to-day operations that keep our practice running efficiently. With several years of administrative experience and a warm, professional approach, Alvaro is committed to providing exceptional service to the families we serve.
Whether he is assisting with scheduling, answering questions, or helping patients navigate the intake process, Alvaro enjoys creating a positive and supportive experience for every family who contacts Therapy Court.
