Distinctively Grown Counselors
These fully licensed counselors are endorsed by Distinctive Counseling and Consulting, PLLC Supervisors. They have received rigorous training in a private practice setting and are experts in mental health.
Paul Martinez, MS, LPC, LCDC, EMDR Trained
Paul was supervised by Dr. Jinnelle V. Powell, PhD, LPC-S, EMDR Trainer & Consultant, earning his license to practice as a professional counselor in 2021. He works at Distinctive Counseling & Consulting, PLLC full time. He was the first recipient of the Nikki Claudette EMDR Scholarship at Distinctive Counseling & Consulting, PLLC. He is also working toward becoming EMDR Certified through the EMDR International Association. Paul operates through a humanistic approach in his work with clients to facilitate their healing. He was the 2023 Counselor of the Year at Distinctive Counseling & Consulting, PLLC. We are proud to call Paul a Distinctive Counselor.
Heather Garcia, MS, LPC, EMDR Trained
Heather was supervised by Dr. Jinnelle V. Powell, PhD, LPC-S, EMDR Trainer & Consultant, earning her license to practice as a professional counselor in 2022. She works at Distinctive Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, full-time and is a Lead Clinical Consultant. Heather is often times referred to as our couples guru. She facilitates healing through a Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy approach in her work with clients to facilitate their healing. We are proud to call Heather a Distinctive Counselor.
Samantha Smart, MS, LPC, EMDR Trained
Samantha was supervised by Dr. Jinnelle V. Powell, PhD, LPC-S, EMDR Trainer & Consultant, earning her license to practice as a professional counselor in 2022. She works at Distinctive Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, full-time. She is presently working to become EMDR Certified through the EMDR International Association. Samantha facilitates healing through the use of EMDR and CBT. We are proud to call Samantha a Distinctive Counselor.
Iris Beltran, MS, LPC
Iris was supervised by Dr. Jinnelle V. Powell, PhD, LPC-S, EMDR Trainer & Consultant, earning her license to practice as a professional counselor in 2022. She works at Distinctive Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, part-time and works full time in community mental health. Iris provides care through a person-centered lens to facilitate the healing process for her clients. We are proud to call Iris a Distinctive Counselor.