

I'm an LCSW with expertise in brain and behavior and additional specialty in addiction
As a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s degree from The National Catholic School of Social Services, I bring extensive experience from my work in university-based teaching hospitals and ambulatory care clinics. My practice focuses on supporting adults and their caregivers through challenges such as anxiety, depression, complex medical conditions (acute and chronic), medical trauma, loss, grief, and significant life transitions.
I have a specialization in guiding individuals and their caregivers through the cancer journey, encompassing every phase—from diagnosis and treatment to recovery, survivorship, and end-of-life care. I have also worked extensively with patients undergoing stem cell transplants, CAR-T and immunotherapy.
My training and experience also includes helping individuals manage disorders of the brain-gut interaction. Support, education and strategies address the connection between the mind and gastrointestinal health. Recognizing that everyday stressors can greatly affect your well-being, I adapt my clinical approach to suit a variety of life situations, always tailoring care to meet your unique needs.
My name is Shelly-Ann Jmaes-Perelion, and I have over 20 years of experience in education and 12 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I served as a high school counselor for seven years and am currently in my sixth year as a Mental Health Intervention Counselor in the CFISD school district.
Healing can begin even in the middle of pain, uncertainty, or major life change. Antoinette grew up in the Caribbean on the island of Grenada before moving to Texas for college, and she brings a deeply compassionate, culturally grounded perspective to her work. She believes every person is worthy of growth, healing, and hope, and that each individual has the capacity to move toward a more meaningful life.
Antoinette holds a doctoral degree in Mental Health and Human Services from Houston Baptist University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University. She has worked in the field of education for over 19 years, with the last 10 years focused on mental health counseling for school-aged children, teens, and adults. She also works in an IOP setting, supporting individuals transitioning from inpatient care to outpatient treatment. Antoinette works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, self-harm, emotional distress, mood changes, life transitions, and difficulty coping with overwhelming experiences.


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