FBISD Mental Health Therapists

 

 

 

Kara Hatfield, LPC-S

Kara Hatfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas. Kara has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families, across a wide range of mental health concerns. Her background includes individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychological assessment. Kara brings experience from a variety of mental health settings, including residential treatment centers, hospital environments, school-based programs, and outpatient therapy.

Kara takes an eclectic and individualized approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to best meet each client’s needs. Kara believes in recognizing and building upon each individual’s unique strengths and resilience to foster hope, confidence, healing, and growth. Kara currently supports the Elkins, Crawford, and Ridge Point feeder patterns.

 

 

 

Jesse Moreno, LPC-S

Jesse Moreno is the Mental Health Therapist for the Dulles, Travis, and Willowridge feeder patterns. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston–Clear Lake. He became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2008. Jesse is a proud Fort Bend ISD graduate, having attended Lakeview Elementary, Sugar Land Middle School, and Kempner High School, where he graduated in 1996. Before joining FBISD as a Mental Health Therapist in 2019, he worked with Family Services of Greater Houston, Houston ISD, and Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation.

In his spare time, Jesse enjoys golfing, fishing, coaching baseball, and spending time with his wife, four sons, and daughter.

 

 

 

Maritza Veliz, LPC-S

Maritza Veliz is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Houston and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston–Clear Lake. Maritza spent 10 years working with adolescents at the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department and has served as a mental health therapist with Fort Bend ISD since 2019.

She currently supports the Bush, Clements, and Hightower feeder patterns, as well as Spanish-speaking students throughout the district. Maritza is passionate about trauma-informed care, promoting student healing and growth, strengthening family relationships, and collaborating with staff and parents to ensure students receive the support they need.

 

 

 

Mallory Pryor, LCSW-S

Mallory Pryor is the Mental Health Therapist for the Austin, Kempner, and Marshall feeder patterns. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 17 years of experience providing therapeutic services to youth. A proud Louisiana native, Mallory earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers!).

Her work has primarily focused on supporting students in school settings, addressing mental health challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and other diagnoses. Mallory takes an empathetic and individualized approach to therapy, helping students recognize their strengths. She is committed to building meaningful connections with students, families, and school staff to support students in overcoming challenges and reaching their full potential.