Leadership

President Rachael Longoria (she/her)	Rachael holds an LPC and NCC in the state of Texas. Rachael is the Clinical and Social Services Director at Out Youth in Austin, Tx. Out Youth serves the LGBTQIA2S+ population in individual, group, couples, and school-based counseling. Rachael is a current Doctoral Student at Texas Tech University in Counselor Education & Supervision with the College of Education. Academically, she teaches as an adjunct professor in the Master of Arts in Counseling program at St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX. Rachael also owns a group private practice. Rachael's research interests include implicit bias, cybervictimization, reverse ageism, and counseling competencies. Rachael participates in advocacy for LGBTQIA+ youth and gender-affirming care regularly. In her free time, Rachael enjoys going to the lake with her friends, brewery hopping, and watching all things Bravo with her partner. Rachael is beyond excited to be a part of CTCA, as she describes the Austin Area as the BEST part of Texas!
President Elect Kenneth Luna (he/him)	Kenneth is currently a Doctoral Student at Texas Tech University in Counselor Education & Supervision with the College of Education. Kenneth is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Central Texas area. Kenneth obtained his Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-Central Texas and his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Texas State University. Kenneth’s research interest includes affirming mental health care access for the LGBTQIA2S+ population and counselor educator access to quality mental health care training/education about the LGBTQIA2S+ community, pseudoscience related to counseling, affirming LGBTQIA2S+ services, social media related to counseling, and generational agism. When Kenneth isn't working, he enjoys watching his nephews little league games, decorating, and being around his partner.
Past-President Matthew Flinchum (he/him)	Matthew Flinchum is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. He currently practices at Austin Counseling and Trauma Specialists focused primarily on survivors of sexual assault, intimacy, and sexual wellness. Mr. Flinchum is also a doctoral student in the Texas Tech University Counselor Education and Leadership program, and he serves as President-Elect of the Capital of Texas Counseling Association. His research interests include human sexuality, sexual wellness, and the intersection between trauma and sexuality. He is currently pursuing research regarding implicit bias among counselors-in-training toward the Kink and Consensual Non-Monogamy communities. Academically, he teaches as an adjunct professor in the Master of Arts in Counseling program at St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX.
Senator Angela Hardin (she/her)	Angela Hardin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor in the great state of Texas and has been working in the field of counseling for over 15 years and within counseling supervision and training for more than ten years. She is working towards a Doctorate at Texas Tech University in Counselor Education. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas. She possesses a number of certifications, including Certified e-therapist, Certified Advanced Mediator, Certified Employee Assistance Professional, Certified Crisis Response Professional, and many others. She is an adjunct professor at St. Edward's University, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences in Austin, Texas, and provides LPC Associate supervision virtually at ThriveWorks Counseling. Angela also provides on-site and virtual EAP services for UnitedHealth/Optum and maintains a virtual private practice. Angela is an accomplished trainer and presenter with many years of experience delivering CEUs and psychoeducational training, as well as serving as a guest lecturer discussing a variety of topics, including virtual supervision and virtual group processes. She has also presented at various local, regional, and national Counseling-related conferences. Angela's research interests include new professional and Master level supervision, technology within the counseling field, ethics within the counseling field and beyond, and workplace trauma and mobbing.
Treasurer Lisa Shenk (she/her)	Welcome! My name is Lisa Shenk, I'm an LPC in private practice in South Austin where I specialize in working with adults in transition due to unexpected change, as well as adults living with Bipolar. I believe strongly in the inner strength that lies within each of us that often needs the presence of a compassionate caring other to fully emerge. I'm excited to have the opportunity to serve as the Treasurer for the Capital of Texas Chapter of TCA and support the mission of community, education, and advocacy for our field in the community and with the state legislature regarding mental health policy. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading, dancing, hiking, and getting crafty with embroidery and cross-stitch. I also like to drive like a speed-demon, however I work to keep that in check (sometimes in my own therapy, which my friends and family appreciate).

Secretary
Pedro Zapata-Diez (he/him)
Bio coming soon

Communications
Monica Godinez (she/her/ella)
Bio Coming soon

TCA Alternate Senator
Asha Creary (she/her)

Hi, I'm Asha M. Creary, licensed professional counselor who founded a private practice in the Austin, TX area in 2019. I grew up in Dallas, TX and transitioned to Austin in 2017 to embark on a new journey as a school counselor. I spent 4 years as a teacher, 2 years as a school counselor and 2 years as a district specialist. I now spend much of my time managing and training emergent clinicians within my practice Crave Counseling, volunteering with Hearts2Heal and supporting the CTCA board. I enjoy international travel, walking, learning new languages and cultures and most of all the sun.