Meet Our Intern Team
Applications are open for Summer and Fall 2026 for HFC Houston
Supervisor Team
Steff Brand, M.S., LPC, NCC, CCATP
San Antonio Clinical Director
Licensed Professional Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
Child, Teen, Adult and Couples Therapist
Justyn Smith, PhD, LPC-S
Senior Lead Clinical Therapist &
Internship and Research Program Head
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor
Specializes in Adults, Burnout, Therapists/Helpers, LGBTQ+
Doctorate, Counselor Education and Supervision
Adjunct Faculty, University of St. Thomas
Counseling Intern Students
Marvin Nemons IV
Houston Therapist
Child, Teen, Adult, Family & Couples Therapist
Gottman Method Couples Therapist Trained
Psychometrist
Supervised by Justyn Smith, PhD, LPC-S
Lauren Applegate
San Antonio Therapist
Child,Teen, Adult & Family Therapist
Supervised by Steff Brand, M.S., LPC, NCC, CCATP